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 Denis Flierl G+ Oct 30 2015 - 3:05pm

Video: Watch a 360 degree view from the Subaru WRX STI’s roof at LSPR

Look through the roof of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car at the record-setting run at LSPR.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 30 2015 - 2:11pm

2 Key Reasons Why the Dodge Viper is Dying

According to the fine print in the new labor contract between the UAW and the Chrysler Group, the Dodge Viper will no longer be built at the Connor Ave plant after 2017 and it seems that the Mopar supercar will be killed off altogether – and there are two key reasons why this is happening.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 30 2015 - 11:50am

Shelby Brings a 700hp F150 to SEMA

The folks at Shelby American have announced that they will roll out a heavily modified 2015 Ford F150 pickup at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with a 700hp engine and the proper mods to make one wicked off-road racer – serving as a stand-in for the SVT Raptor until that factory go-fast truck arrives next year.

By Parks McCants G+ Oct 30 2015 - 11:18am

Honda taking purchase orders for 2016 Civic Type-R

We’re told by Honda that the initial run of the much anticipated 2016 Civic Type will be limited to 750 very fortunate buyers picked by lottery.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 30 2015 - 6:01am

How Subaru scores in top 5 automakers for reliability

The newest Consumer Reports reliability findings are out and Subaru ranks in the top 5 automakers. What emerging trend is not problematic for Subaru?

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 30 2015 - 5:34am

Introducing the 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 luxury edition

The 2016 Scion FR-S gets a luxury offering for the first time. How many of the exclusive sport coupes will be produced?

By Parks McCants G+ Oct 29 2015 - 7:37pm

Customized 2016 Civic Sedan caught rolling through cyberspace

It doesn’t take long for 10th generation Civic fans to kick start the customization of Honda’s latest Sedan.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 29 2015 - 4:08pm

Used car facts - VW diesel values start to show decline

Three important industry organizations show that the fallout has already started.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 29 2015 - 11:16am

Mazda RX Vision Rotary-powered Dream Car

Mazda keeps rotary hope alive.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 29 2015 - 9:54am

How Lexus’ LF-FC Flagship Concept Differs From Cadillac’s and Lincoln’s

Lexus seems to know where it is heading.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 29 2015 - 8:32am

Video: 3 things to look for on the new-generation Subaru Forester

Subaru unveils the future in the VIZIV Concept revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show. What will we see in the new-generation Forester?

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 29 2015 - 6:47am

Why Subaru needs to build this luxury WRX STI S207 SporVita: Gallery

Subaru needs a 328hp WRX STI S207 with the luxury cabin from the Subaru WRX S4 SporVita. Will Subaru ever build one?

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 28 2015 - 2:34pm

Hellcat Dodge Charger Coming to Hot Wheels for 2016

The folks at Mattel got in on the popularity of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat for 2015 and according to a Hot Wheels collectors website, the Hellcat Charger will be the next new Dodge SRT product to hit the toy car world – although like the Challenger, the Charger toy won’t actually sport the Hellcat name.

By Parks McCants G+ Oct 28 2015 - 2:08pm

2016 Honda Civic leads compact segment in power and fuel efficiency

For 2016, Honda Civic comes out swinging with superior horsepower, torque and fuel economy. It's what's under Honda's hood that sets Civic well above the competition.

2016 Nissan Altima rolls off the factory floor

By Aaron Turpen G+ Oct 28 2015 - 1:45pm

2016 Nissan Altima Gets Pricing, Enters Production in Tennessee

Production on the 2016 Nissan Altima sedan began in Smyrna, Tennessee and pricing for the significantly refreshed car has been announced ahead of it's entry into dealerships next month.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 28 2015 - 8:25am

High-performance BMW M4 GTS will make U.S. debut in LA

The all-new 2016 BMW M4 GTS will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show 2015. When will it launch in the U.S.?

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 28 2015 - 7:32am

Subaru Impreza Concept hints at sporty future for the brand: Full gallery

Subaru unveils the Impreza 5-Door Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. What does it reveal about the direction for the brand?

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 28 2015 - 6:29am

Exclusive 2016 Subaru WRX STI S207 unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show

STI unveils the 2016 Subaru WRX STI S207 at the Tokyo Motor Show. How much more hp does the Japan-only STI get?

By Parks McCants G+ Oct 27 2015 - 5:50pm

2016 Acura RDX voted 'Favorite Compact Premium Crossover'

2016 Acura RDX is the highest safety rated award winning premium compact SUV in North America. But, is this compact 2-row SUV fun to drive?

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 27 2015 - 3:36pm

2016 Dodge Challenger and Charger in Dealers Now - Including the Hellcat

We have been getting questions about when the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger for the 2016 model year will arrive in dealerships around the country and we have positive confirmation that the 2016 Hellcat Challenger is being delivered and sold at dealerships around the country.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 27 2015 - 3:09pm

4 More EcoBoost Mustang Show Cars Teased Before SEMA

We have already had an early look at a 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with 900 horsepower which will certainly be a showstopper at the 2015 SEMA Show, and today we bring you a look at four other new EcoBoost Mustang show cars that will help fill Ford’s huge indoor display.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 27 2015 - 12:31pm

2016 Camaro Begins Shipping to Dealers This Week

General Motors announced yesterday afternoon that production of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is well underway and the first examples of the 6th gen muscle car will ship from the factory in Lansing, Michigan to dealerships around the country – meaning that those folks who put money down for a new model could be driving their new Camaro within the next couple of weeks.

Is your ride part of this huge new Toyota recall?

By John Goreham G+ Oct 27 2015 - 11:34am

Check to see if your ride is part of this huge new Toyota recall

Toyota is recalling RAV4, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Tundra, and many more vehicles.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 27 2015 - 7:50am

Broken suspension doesn’t stop Subaru WRX STI at Pacific Forest Rally

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI was the car to beat at Pacific Forest Rally in Merritt, B.C. this past weekend. How did the STI win in Canada?

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 27 2015 - 7:12am

Range-topping performance 2016 Forester tS is headed to Australia

The 2016 Subaru Forester tS is headed to the Australia market for performance enthusiasts. How many will they get?

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 26 2015 - 3:47pm

Chrysler 300, Ram Rebel Joining AWD Challenger at SEMA

This past Friday, the Chrysler Group teased a few of the vehicles that they are bringing to SEMA and while we were enamored with the prospect of an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger – there were also teasers of what appear to be the Chrysler 300, the Ram 1500 Rebel and a Fiat 500X which will join the AWD muscle car in the huge Mopar display.

By Parks McCants G+ Oct 26 2015 - 3:44pm

Acura publishes full specifications for 2017 NSX Supercar

Alright, it looks like we’ll actually be sitting in the cockpit of Acura’s Halo Car sooner than later.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 26 2015 - 2:18pm

The Next Cobra Jet Mustang - It's Coming (Video)

Ford Motor Company rolled out a video this morning teasing what is almost surely the next generation Ford Mustang Cobra Jet race car – with the promise of “big performance news is in store for the 2015 SEMA Show”.

2016 Camaro SS Black Accent Package Concept

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 26 2015 - 12:36pm

Two More 2016 Camaro Concepts Arrive Ahead of SEMA

General Motors has released information and images of two more customized 2016 Camaro Concepts headed to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas – with both of these being production-friendly packages that owners can create from the GM performance catalog.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 26 2015 - 8:54am

Lexus begins building its top-selling ES 350 in Kentucky

Toyota and Lexus continue to in-source in America.