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+ Sep 23 2015 - 6:49am

2017 Subaru Forester could be getting new suspension and AWD upgrades

Subaru is in a mid-cycle with the popular Forester SUV and they may reveal the 2017 Forester next month. What changes are coming?

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 22 2015 - 5:30pm

The New Victims of the VW Scandal

As the EV reporter here, I find the recent scandal involving VW and its falsification of emission data somewhat ironic. This scandal is now likely to become a criminal investigation in the USA and claimed the VW CEOs job as reported today on Bloomberg or maybe not.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 22 2015 - 4:32pm

Cadillac Escalade V Could Pack Corvette Z06 Power

There are rumors floating around the internet that the Cadillac brand could look to expand the Escalade lineup further, including a possible Escalade V packing the 650 horsepower LT4 V8 from the Corvette Z06 and an advanced all-wheel drive system that would make it one of the baddest SUVs in the world – one that would rival the big utes from the likes of Bentley and Mercedes Benz.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 22 2015 - 1:20pm

Ford Mustang GT Leads 21 Sporty Cars in Bang for the Buck

If you are shopping for a 2-door sporty car here in the USA and you want as much power as possible for as little as possible, the 2016 Ford Mustang GT is still the top dog – beating the best performance cars from around the world in bang for the buck.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 22 2015 - 1:01pm

Volkswagen and Audi's uphill climb to regain trust

As Volkswagen’s managers slowly own up to cheating on diesel emissions, the path back to owner trust appears steep. Truth in engineering is not helping.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 22 2015 - 8:18am

Volkswagen says dirty diesels were sold in Europe as well

VW says that its cheating was not just limited to the U.S. market.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 22 2015 - 7:52am

How SIA gets ready for new Subaru 7-seat SUV

Subaru of Indiana Automotive has announced plans to expand it Indiana plant. Is Subaru getting ready for the new 7-seat SUV?

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 22 2015 - 7:42am

3 reasons why the BMW 3 Series makes 10 Best Cars of 2015

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is getting more recognition. What new top ten list did the 3 Series make?

By Parks McCants G+ Sep 21 2015 - 7:06pm

2016 Honda Civic hatchback makes 3 in the ‘Year of Honda’

Not too long ago, the only subcompact or compact hatchback in the U.S. Honda stable was the Japanese upstart Fit. Is 3 hatchback choices too many?

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 21 2015 - 2:09pm

2016 Hellcat Challenger Still Leads in Premium Bang for the Buck

The 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat costs a few grand more than 2015 model, but when compared to other American high performance cars and packages – the Hellcat Challenger still offers more bang for your buck than any of the American premium performance cars on sale this fall.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 21 2015 - 12:27pm

Detroit Cancer Charity Auction has GT350R Mustang, Super Bowl Tickets, More

A 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang and a long list of amazing items will be auctioned off for cancer charities this Saturday at Detroit’s Cobo Hall as part of the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball – allowing attendees the chance to go home with the rights to a 2016 Shelby Mustang, tickets to the Super Bowl, tickets to the American Idol finale and even a lunch with Ford boss Mark Fields.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 21 2015 - 11:28am

Watch and Listen to the Camaro Six ZL1 Workout on the Nurburgring

Last week I talked about my experiences in seeing what I believed to be the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 test cars in my home town and today, we have video of the new super-Camaro soaring around the world’s most famous road course – the Nürburgring in Germany – with plenty of chances to see and hear the ZL1 flexing its muscles.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 21 2015 - 9:21am

Mazda wins design award from who?

Mazda’s design team wins an award from an unlikely group.

Consumer Reports yanks VW diesels off recommended list

By John Goreham G+ Sep 21 2015 - 7:49am

How will Volkswagen’s “dirty diesel” recall impact your vehicle?

Will VW’s required fix affect performance? An important car guide thinks it could.

Volkswagen’s diesel cheating charges could spread to Europe

By John Goreham G+ Sep 21 2015 - 7:05am

Will Volkswagen’s diesel cheating charges spread to Europe?

The EPA says that Volkswagen has admitted to cheating on diesel car emissions. Is Europe the next shoe to drop?

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 21 2015 - 6:59am

Why 2016 Subaru Forester Active Edition is more than a commuter vehicle

Subaru Motor who is the official distributor of Subaru cars in Russia and Belarus, has introduced the 2016 Subaru Forester Active Edition. What sets it apart?

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 21 2015 - 6:16am

Video: How 2016 BMW M3 improvements surpass the BMW M1 Procar

Oktoberfest started in Munich and BMW designed a 2016 M3 with a special livery for the occasion. Watch race driver Martin Tomczyk push it hard. [video]

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 21 2015 - 6:03am

Video: Watch how Subaru BRZ GT300 is slowed down by crazy pit stop debacle

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 race car finishes 5th at SUGO Sports Land round six. What happened in the pits?

By Parks McCants G+ Sep 20 2015 - 11:54pm

2016 Honda Civic preview earns Torque News thumbs up

It’s rare that a production car stays true to its concept show car roots, Honda’s done it! 2016 Honda Civic sedan earns Honda-Torque News thumbs up.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 20 2015 - 8:09am

3 new technologies to look for on the 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek gets a suite of new active safety features. What safety upgrades can you now get on the crossover?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 19 2015 - 1:08pm

What Will the U.S. Infiniti Q30 Look Like?

Details on the all-new Infiniti Q30 compact crossover for the North American market have been released. Think turbocharged with a manual transmission option.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 18 2015 - 9:55pm

EPA’s incredible charges against Volkswagen’s diesel cheaters

Read the damning letter here. Fines could be staggering.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 18 2015 - 4:49pm

Build Your Dream 2016 Camaro Online - Sans the Prices

If you are one of the thousands of Chevrolet Camaro fans who is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to buy the all-new 2016 Camaro, your wait is one step closer to ending, as GM has launched the first build page for Camaro Six – with a long list of customization options that allow you to design your cream muscle car, without the price.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 18 2015 - 3:04pm

EPA accuses Audi-VW of cheating on diesel emissions since 2009, demands recall

The EPA says Volkswagen and Audi used software to cheat.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 18 2015 - 1:19pm

Fords Newest F150 Costs More Than $63,000

Ford Motor Company announced earlier this year that the 2016 F150 would benefit from a new top of the line package named the Limited and while we speculated that it would be expensive, the pricing is far beyond what we would have guessed – with the four wheel drive version starting over $63,000.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 18 2015 - 11:45am

You won’t believe the cause of this Toyota RAV 4 recall

About a half million RAV 4 and RAV 4 EVs are being recalled for a windshield wiper defect with a ridiculous cause.

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 17 2015 - 5:02pm

Audi Trying To Make It Into The EV Space with e-tron Quatro

Are European auto manufacturers feeling the pressure to launch electric vehicles? Has Audi seen the light? Is their new concept car competitive in this increasingly competitive marketplace?

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 17 2015 - 2:47pm

Ford Focus RS Costs More, Will Beat the STI and Evo

The Ford Focus RS is finally coming to the US after dominating the hot hatch segment in Europe for ages, and today, we have the most important bits of information for a car like this – including the price, the top speed and the 0-60 time of the turbocharged hatchback.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 17 2015 - 12:32pm

Four Door Corvette Gets a Facelift for 2016

The Chevrolet SS – the car billed by General Motors as a four door Corvette – has gotten some minor changes for the 2016 model year, although basic performance features and figured will all remain the same for the new year.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 17 2015 - 12:07pm

U.S. Toyota Tundra, Tacoma plant tops 4 million engines

The Alabama plant reaches a milestone.

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