Latest 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.

By Luke Ottaway G+ Aug 21 2014 - 8:35am

Should the EPA change the way it rates electric range?

Earlier this week we looked at how the Environmental Protection Agency tests battery electric vehicles to determine the electric range that gets reported on the window sticker. But why is there just one number?

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 21 2014 - 6:56am

7 reasons why Subaru achieved remarkable 7 2014 IIHS Top Safety Picks

The 2015 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Outback shine in IIHS small overlap test earning more top safety awards. How do they keep doing it?

By John Goreham G+ Aug 20 2014 - 8:28pm

Mazda’s SPCA gift is also a good neighbor gift

It’s never easy being neighbors with a racetrack. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Mazda do what they can to help the neighbors' causes.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 20 2014 - 3:12pm

Buy Your Kid a 2015 Ford Mustang GT Pedal Kart

Among the many sights to see in the Ford display at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise was the 2015 Mustang GT pedal cart shown above – giving Mustang lovers a chance to put their little ones behind the wheel of a next generation pony car that will provide hours of healthy fun.

By Parks McCants G+ Aug 20 2014 - 2:16pm

2015 Honda Accord holds price on exceptional standard features value

With less than a $200 price increase over 2014, Honda takes America’s best selling car to new heights for 2015. Torque News takes a closer look.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 20 2014 - 12:37pm

The Hellcat Automatic Transmission Could Save the Dodge Viper

Sales of the Dodge Viper SRT have gotten bad enough that the Chrysler Group has extended production downtime, leading many to question the future of the Mopar supercar but I have the solution – put the automatic transmission from the Challenger and Charger Hellcat in the Viper.

By Luke Ottaway G+ Aug 20 2014 - 12:34pm

As EV battery prices fall, is greater range or lower cost more important?

A new study brings an old topic back to the forefront: how much range is enough, and is it better to use battery advancements to decrease price without improving range or make electric vehicles go further on a charge?

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 20 2014 - 11:36am

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the Heaviest Corvette Ever

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is slated as the most track capable Corvette ever and the LT4 V8 is the most powerful Corvette production motor ever, but what we didn’t expect is for the C7 Z06 to be the heaviest Corvette ever…and it is.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 20 2014 - 7:46am

Brabus wants to build you the hottest 2015 Mercedes C-Class on the planet

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ready to make its dealer launch here in the U.S. What does tuner Brabus have planned?

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 20 2014 - 6:35am

Newest Legacy and Outback achieve “superior” in very important top safety test

The new 2015 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Outback have been awarded the highest standard of safety from IIHS. Why so much emphasis on safety?

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 19 2014 - 6:04pm

A Detailed Look at the 2015 Ford F150 Lariat

We have previously looked at the King Ranch, Platinum and FX4 packages for the 2015 Ford F150 and as we continue our in-depth looks at the next generation half ton pickup, we move onto the 2015 F150 Lariat – a model which will help the F Series continue to be the bestselling vehicle in America.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 19 2014 - 5:39pm

What class of car will the Toyota FT-1 be and what engine will it have?

Toyota has not yet confirmed what the drivetrain in the new FT-1 Concept will be. What it packs will help determine what class it will be in. Here’s what our experts guess.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 19 2014 - 4:52pm

A Look at Why the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Needs a 4-Cylinder

While covering the rumors that the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro could pack a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, we have received quite a bit of feedback from readers who don’t see the need so I wanted to take a quick look at why General Motors “needs” to offer a 4-cylinder engine – at least in European markets.

Lamborghini Huracan Blancpain Super Trofeo unveiling

By Aaron Turpen G+ Aug 19 2014 - 2:11pm

Lamborghini Huracan LP 620-2 Super Trofeo race monster Unveiled

The latest in Lambo's stable of race machines is the Huracan LP 620-2 Super Trofeo for Blancpain Super Trofeo. And it's a serious monster.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Aug 19 2014 - 1:54pm

Ricardo Sanchez Becomes Latest GT Academy Champ, Headed for NISMO

It's every race gamer's dream come true and for Ricardo Sanchez of Mexico, the dream became a reality when he won the Nissan Playstation GT Academy showdown this weekend.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 19 2014 - 1:10pm

Meet the First Ever Right Hand Drive Ford Mustang

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the first ever marketed on a global scale including a variety of right hand drive markets and the Motor Company has rolled out an image of the first ever production-based right hand drive Mustang that will lead to consumer models for Australia, the UK, India and other markets where they drive on the “wrong side of the road”.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 19 2014 - 11:39am

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Tells You What a Valet Did with Your Car

One of the most exciting features of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the new Performance Data Recorder that can help make the most of track days or spirited romps along a country road but when coupled with the new Valet Mode – the 2015 Corvette can show and tell owners whether their car was abused when left with some questionable parking attendant.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 19 2014 - 10:33am

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is Underrated at 707hp

The folks from Motor Trend recently took the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to the dyno at the K&N Engineering shop and they found that the official figures 707 horsepower and 650lb-ft of torque are underrated – possibly by a whole lot.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 19 2014 - 10:30am

Mazda Miata PRHT's top is the best convertible roof on any roadster

The Mazda MX-5's hard top is a marvel of simplicity and works better than any convertible top we have ever tested.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 19 2014 - 7:10am

Winning Outlander PHEV technology to be passed on to Lancer EVO successor

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid wins a key rally race. How will this effect the 2015 Lancer Evolution successor?

By Luke Ottaway G+ Aug 19 2014 - 6:42am

How the EPA determines an electric vehicle’s range - not as simple as it sounds

One of the most important factors in the consideration of battery electric vehicles is driving range before the battery is fully discharged. The EPA calculates this number using procedures unique to electric vehicles – here is how it works.

By Luke Ottaway G+ Aug 18 2014 - 4:44pm

The newest electric supercar on the block revisits an American classic

Though most of us will never attain the level of wealth required to own one, the list of hybrid and pure electric supercars is growing. The latest comes from Silicon Valley and may look familiar.

2015 Toyota Prius Persona Series Special Edition

By John Goreham G+ Aug 18 2014 - 4:01pm

Special Edition 2015 Prius adds to evidence of an all-new 2016 model

The 2015 Prius Persona Series Special Edition will help keep buyers interested until the all-new Prius arrives.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 18 2014 - 1:32pm

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Grabs a Top Ten Finish in Trans Am Debut

The Chrysler Group is looking to make an even bigger splash in the world of road racing with the introduction of the new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Trans Am racecar that hit the track for the first time this past weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – with a top ten finish and a very real chance of taking home the season championship even though there are only 4 races left.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 18 2014 - 12:54pm

An emotional review of the 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

If you want to understand the Miata, you need to set aside the analytical and focus on the emotional.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 18 2014 - 11:41am

Vaughn Gittin Jr Teases His 2015 Ford Mustang RTR

Formula Drift Champion and hardcore Mustang lover Vaughn Gittin Jr introduced his own line of customized, high performance Mustangs with the current generation, but with the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang – Gittin and his team have big plans for the next generation RTR Mustang.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 18 2014 - 10:37am

Next Corvette ZR1 Could Be Mid Engine - Again

According to reliable inside sources who spoke with the folks at Motor Trend, the next Corvette ZR1 could be unique from the current C7 lineup thanks to a mid engine design – and this could be the car which wears the Zora name that was trademarked earlier this year.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 18 2014 - 8:02am

Will hot new WRX S4 sport superior environmental friendly hybrid power?

The 2015 Subaru WRX S4 will be revealed on August 25. Will it be coming with hybrid power?

By Parks McCants G+ Aug 17 2014 - 5:22pm

We revisit best in class 2014 Honda CR-V

On a recent visit to Santa Cruz Ca., we spent a day in the mountains driving Honda CR-V.. Stiff but!

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 17 2014 - 7:34am

Extraordinary Subaru 2015 WRX STI is suddenly a global success

The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX STI is a global success and now makes its debut in Thailand.