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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

BMW i3
Six months later, how is the BMW i3 selling in the United States?
By Luke Ottaway on
It has now been half a year since the radical BMW i3 first arrived on U.S. shores. We review its progress so far.
What the China-US climate change agreement means for electric cars
By Luke Ottaway on
Decades from now, historians may look back on November 12, 2014 as a turning point in the struggle against climate change. Will it prove to be a turning point in the electric car movement as well?
Jaguar XE Cabrio
Will the 2016 Jaguar XE decide to go Cabrio?
By Joseph Scott on
Jaguar has already shown us the XE sedan but rumors are swirling about the possibility of a XE Cabrio model and I am ready to see the renderings.
Scion iM concept
Signs of life from Scion as the company announces the iM hot-hatch
By John Goreham on
Perhaps rumors of Scion's death are exaggerated?
The action-packed season finale of Subaru Launch Control is here [video]
The action-packed season finale of Subaru Launch Control is here [video]
By Denis Flierl on
The season finale of the award winning Subaru Launch Control Series is here. See the 2014 Subaru WRX STI in action-packed recap of the season.
New 2.0-liter turbo Subaru Outback
New 2.0-liter turbo Outback to be launched exclusively for China
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2015 Subaru Outback is coming to China, but it gets a new engine for this market only. Why does China get the new 2.0-liter turbo and U.S. and other global markets get left out?
2015_Honda_HR-V-Hatch
2015 Honda HR-V Crossover Fit's sibling sports-jock
By Parks McCants on
Honda’s done it before: By introducing extreme variations of a base world-car platform, Honda expands the line-up while holding the bottom $ line. Is HR-V a Fit by another name?
2016 Cadillac ATS-V
2016 Cadillac ATSV Leaks with Only 450 Horsepower
By Patrick Rall on
The first batch of images and information on the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V have leaked and surprisingly, the ATS-V has only 450 horsepower from a specially tuned version of the twin turbo V6 that powers the CTS VSport that is far less powerful than the previous V Series coupe – yet powerful enough to take on the new BMW M4.
2015 dodge challenger rt scap pack in sublime
Get Your Sublime 2015 Dodge Challenger While You Can
By Patrick Rall on
While speaking recently with a Chrysler Group representative about the 2015 Dodge Challenger, he offered me an interesting warning to convey to my readers – if you want a 2015 Challenger Sublime Green, you had better get one as soon as you can.
2015 Jaguar Lineups
Why would I buy a Jaguar today
By Joseph Scott on
Can the Jaguar win you over with its new car lineup and award winning excellence or are you not brand loyal?
Toyota FCV Fuel Cell Car
Popular Science names Toyota FCV fuel cell car to Best of What’s New 2014
By John Goreham on
Popular Science names Toyota FCV fuel cell sedan to Best of What’s New 2014. This will not a popular choice with EVangelists.
2015 Corvette Z06 with Z07 package
A Closer Look at the Three Aero Packages on the 2015 Corvette Z06
By Patrick Rall on
Production of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 began earlier this week and to kick off production, General Motors has rolled out a video showing the full details for the three different aero packages for the new C7 Z06.
2015 ford f150 debut
2015 Ford F150 Popularity Could Cause Supply Shortages
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company is expecting the 2015 F150 ever and if the demand increases enough from what we saw last year when Ford sold over 763k trucks, the automaker might run into a problem meeting the demand for F150 pickups with their current production plan.
An electric car without batteries, powered by its body panels, is a long way off
By Luke Ottaway on
Research at the Queensland University of Technology claim to have developed a graphene-based supercapacitor that is so lightweight the researchers think it could ultimately be integrated into body panels to power an electric car. Their time frame is extremely optimistic, however.
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Do some Certified Pre-Owned vehicle owners become addicted?
By John Goreham on
A new study by TrueCar sheds some interesting insight on how much Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle buyers like the cars and brands they buy.
Fisker Rocket Mustang
Henrik Fisker Bringing a Carbon Fiber 2015 Ford Mustang to LA
By Patrick Rall on
Well known automotive designer Henrik Fisker will be bringing a customized 2015 Ford Mustang to the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show with a unique carbon fiber body and the name Rocket – but it is unknown what exactly Fisker plans to do with his modified Mustang.
Certified Pre-Owned Cars
Certified Pre-Owned vehicle programs – How do they work?
By John Goreham on
A basic overview of Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs and why they make sense.
Subaru defeats 11 top brands to win another prestigious award
Subaru defeats 11 top brands to win another prestigious award [video]
By Denis Flierl on
The 2015 Subaru Forester, XV Crosstrek and Outback impress customers six different ways. Why does Subaru have the most satisfied customers of any auto brand?
Mercedes-Maybach
Remarkable Mercedes-Maybach sets new benchmark for luxurious-exclusivity
By Denis Flierl on
The Mercedes brand just got a whole lot more luxurious with the return of the Maybach sub-brand. What is Mercedes up to now?
Jaguar XJR
With the 2015 Jaguar XJR your chauffeur will work for free
By Joseph Scott on
Jaguar continues to wow us with sophisticated new cars and the new 2015 XJR is about to blow your mind with luxury and performance in a combination that you may have to see to believe. How is it possible to have a sedan weighing over 4100 lbs. and be able to sprint from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds?
2015 corvette z06
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Production is Underway
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors hasn’t made any official statement on the production of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 beginning, but a moderator at the enthusiast forum StingrayForums.com was recently taking a tour of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant when he witnessed Z06 #1 rolling off of the assembly line – with more copies of the new super-Vette on the line.
2015 Challenger and 1971 Challenger
The 2015 Challenger and 1971 Challenger Head to Head Styling Comparison
By Patrick Rall on
The exterior design of the 2015 Dodge Challenger was inspired by the 1971 Dodge Challenger so while testing the 2015 Challenger Scat Pack recently, I had a chance to shoot some pictures with the new Mopar muscle car next to the 1971 model that served as the inspiration for design – showing the similarities and differences of the two muscle cars in the clearest fashion possible.
Lexus LF C2 Concept
Lexus to reveal new convertible concept LF C2
By John Goreham on
We suspect this is the updated IS 350C and that it will share many of the updates that car has yet to see.
Lexus EV
Lexus is at it again with EV attack ads, still doesn’t get it
By Luke Ottaway on
Oh, Lexus. We know you are proud of those hybrids of yours, and we know your parent company (Toyota) does not think highly of battery electric vehicles. But this is not a race for political office.
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby
3rd 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Teaser Confirms Mustang, V8 (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has rolled out its third tease video of what I still believe pertains to the 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350, with this newest video offering a quick glimpse of the engine bay and the undercarriage – both of which further confirm that these shadowy shots do indeed show a new Mustang with a V8 engine.
Project Titan
Nissan, Wounded Warrior Project Release Short Film from Project Titan
By Aaron Turpen on
As a Veteran's Day tribute, Nissan and the Wounded Warrior Project have released a short film about the Alaskan trek two wounded veterans took in a crowd-sourced Titan.
2015 Ford F150 Production Begins Today, Arriving in Dealerships Next Month
By Patrick Rall on
Production of the all-new 2015 Ford F150 officially began at the automakers Rouge Assembly Plant this morning and as the first aluminum Ford trucks roll off of the assembly line and enter the early quality control phase, consumers can expect to see these trucks at their local dealership sometime next month.
2014 Prius Hybrid
2015 Prius hybrid now matches the cost per mile of Leaf EV in some markets
By John Goreham on
Due to increasing electricity costs and decreasing gasoline costs, the most popular EV and most popular hybrid now have nearly identical costs for energy per mile of operation.
Want more power for your BRZ/FR-S/GT86? Cosworth has a 280 hp solution [video]
Want more power for your BRZ/FR-S/GT86? Cosworth has a 280 hp solution [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Cosworth has the answer for Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S/ Toyota GT/86 performance enthusiasts. How about 280 hp?
2015 Subaru Legacy
4 reasons 2015 Subaru Legacy is the best value on the market today [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Car Connection says there’s 4 reasons the 2015 Subaru Legacy is the best car to buy. Find out why they think Legacy is the best value on the market today.
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