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 Parks McCants Nov 6 2015 - 9:03pm

2017 Ridgeline design directive confirmed by Honda

Well sort of. We look to the Baja 1000 Ridgeline desert race truck for a clue or two.

By Denis Flierl Nov 6 2015 - 8:06am

How Subaru Impreza and Legacy bests the compact and mid-size segments

The 2014 Subaru Impreza compact and Legacy sedan are tops in the retained value compact and mid-size segments.

By Denis Flierl Nov 6 2015 - 7:09am

Video: 2016 BMW 340i M Performance MPPK bumps up power significantly

The new top 3 Series model, 2016 BMW 340i is at the SEMA Show and new M Performance parts will bump up the hp significantly.

By John Goreham Nov 5 2015 - 4:23pm

2015 Lexus SEMA RC F Show Highlights

Here’s what Lexus brought to the annual celebration of aftermarket add-ons.

By Patrick Rall Nov 5 2015 - 1:56pm

The Ram Rebel Gets Bigger and Badder at SEMA

The new Ram 1500 Rebel is the biggest and baddest factory half ton Dodge or Ram truck of the modern era, but at the 2015 SEMA Show, the Mopar crew has taken this rough and rugged factory package to an even more extreme level – with a fairly brief modification list.

By Patrick Rall Nov 5 2015 - 1:12pm

14 Z06 Components Now Available for Corvette Stingray

C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray owners got some good news this week, as General Motors used the 2015 SEMA Show to introduce 14 new components of the Corvette Z06 which can now be purchased for the Corvette Stingray – lifting the “base” Corvette to a whole new level of performance.

By Patrick Rall Nov 5 2015 - 12:24pm

The 2016 Ford Cobra Jet Mustang Races into SEMA, Runs 8s (Video)

As expected, Ford Motor Company introduced the 2016 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing package at this week’s 2015 SEMA Show and along with the news of the certified 8 second quarter mile times comes an awesome video showing just a quick glimpse of the quickest Mustang ever in action.

By Patrick Rall Nov 5 2015 - 11:16am

Viper ACR Smashes Lap Records at 13 Tracks, Including Laguna Seca

According to the folks at Dodge and the SCCA, the new Dodge Viper ACR has proven itself to be the most capable street legal track car in the world by setting new lap records at 13 different tracks around the United States – defeating cars that cost ten times as much at well-known road courses like Virginia International Raceway, Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca.

By John Goreham Nov 5 2015 - 10:22am

Track day comparison – Cadillac ATS-V vs. Lexus RC F

We drove two of the best track-day cars on the market to see how they compare.

By Denis Flierl Nov 5 2015 - 9:15am

There’s not much to smile about for SRT USA in Las Vegas

SRT USA wraps up a disappointing season in Las Vegas with three Subaru WRX STI GRC cars. What happened in the last round?

By Denis Flierl Nov 5 2015 - 7:00am

Video: Introducing the 2016 Subaru WRX with new wah-wah accelerator pedal

What is a wah-wah guitar pedal doing on the 2016 Subaru WRX? Watch the video from Subaru Australia and see.

By Denis Flierl Nov 4 2015 - 7:22am

Why 2016 Subaru WRX STI leads all models in the stable

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI is the top model in Subaru’s lineup for the highest percentage of increase in sales for 2015. Why is the STI so popular?

By Denis Flierl Nov 4 2015 - 7:13am

BMW brings new M Performance enhanced M4 to SEMA

The BMW M4 Coupe gets new performance parts at SEMA. What’s new for the BMW M4?

By Denis Flierl Nov 4 2015 - 7:00am

How Subaru plans automatic driving by 2020

It’s called the VIZIV Concept and its at the Tokyo Motor Show now. What does this vehicle reveal about Subaru’s future plans?

By Patrick Rall Nov 3 2015 - 3:51pm

Reasons to Embrade The Dodge Dart GLH at SEMA

The information on the Dodge Dart GLH Concept has come out of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and due to the standard 2.0L base engine, some enthusiasts who had high hopes for an SRT-level Dart are hating on the sporty compact sedan – but we should all look at what this car could lead to rather than what it is right now.

By John Goreham Nov 3 2015 - 2:39pm

Electric cars fail to rebound in October

EVs continue their sales slump even as manufacturers post record sales numbers overall.

By Patrick Rall Nov 3 2015 - 2:29pm

Yes, Mopar Built an All Wheel Drive Challenger for SEMA

When the Chrysler Group offered up a teaser image of the new Dodge Challenger with a badge that read GT AWD, we speculated that it would be an all-wheel drive muscle car and we were right – as this mean looking Mopar muscle car will indeed spin all four wheels with Hemi power.

By John Goreham Nov 3 2015 - 11:35am

2016 Toyota Tacoma outsells Chevy Colorado 2 to 1 in October

Apparently, the 2016 Tacoma changes have only helped sales.

By John Goreham Nov 3 2015 - 7:26am

Are all diesels dirty? EPA calls out fancy Porsche Audi VW diesels

EPA issues its second Notice of Violation to the Volkswagen group. This time it is the pricey six-cylinder diesels EPA says are dirty.

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX S4 SporVita

By Denis Flierl Nov 3 2015 - 7:00am

2016 WRX S4 SporVita has the luxury interior every Subaru needs

Subaru chose the 2016 WRX to get the luxury interior that every Subaru needs as an option. What other model also gets has the Mario Levi luxury cabin?

By Denis Flierl Nov 3 2015 - 6:45am

First M Performance parts for 2016 BMW M2 revealed at SEMA

The 2016 BMW M2 and BMW M4 are all about more performance parts at SEMA. What’s new for the BMW M2?

By Denis Flierl Nov 3 2015 - 6:39am

David Higgins will run DirtFish WRX STI at GRC Las Vegas

SRT USA announced David Higgins will run a special Subaru WRX STI at the last round of Global RallyCross in Las Vegas. What’s the special livery?

By Patrick Rall Nov 2 2015 - 10:52pm

The 2016 COPO Camaro is Here

General Motors has rolled out the next generation of the Chevrolet Camaro COPO drag racing package at the 2015 SEMA Show in a custom livery inspired by drag racer Courtney Force – with this unique muscle car headed to auction for charity in the future.

By Patrick Rall Nov 2 2015 - 2:42pm

Cadillac CT6 Starts at $54,490, Tops Out at $84,460

General Motors has announced the pricing for the 2016 Cadillac CT6 and with a price starting at just $54,490 including destination, the new flagship Caddy is a full sized luxury bargain – even when it is loaded up in the top of the line trim.

By Patrick Rall Nov 2 2015 - 1:58pm

Superchips Lifts the 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost to 408hp, 493tq

The folks at Superchips have just rolled out their tuning packages for the 2015 Ford F150 in base 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 and 3.5L EcoBoost V6, with the EcoBoost V6 picking up 43 horsepower and 73lb-ft of torque for a total output of 408 horsepower and 493lb-ft of torque.

By Patrick Rall Nov 2 2015 - 11:50am

Dodge Teases AWD Challenger, Mystery Dart Ahead of SEMA

The folks at Dodge posted this shadowy teaser image yesterday showing what looks to be the alleged all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger, what is obviously a Dodge Dart and the date and time of their SEMA Show press conference.