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 Oct 24 2015 - 6:46am

Higgins’ 2015 WRX STI gets special livery for Rally GB

David Higgins had a special Rally America season by going undefeated. Now he gets a chance to go back home to Rally GB in a special 2015 Subaru WRX STI.

By Parks McCants Oct 23 2015 - 8:20pm

Upsized 2016 Honda Civic lighter than outgoing sedan

It’s that Honda engineering magic that keeps driving the lineup to new sales records. How does Honda up-size Civic while reducing weight?

By Patrick Rall Oct 23 2015 - 2:51pm

Petty Edition Mustang GT will Challenge the Hellcat

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that a new limited edition version of the Mustang GT – named the King Edition – will offer 727 horsepower in its most powerful form and in announcing this new package, Ford took a direct shot at Dodge’s Hellcat cars with “only” 707 horsepower.

By Patrick Rall Oct 23 2015 - 1:19pm

Dodge Might Bring an All Wheel Drive Challenger to SEMA

The Chrysler Group offered up a few teaser images ahead of the 2015 SEMA Show and one picture shows the back of a new Dodge Challenger with GT and all-wheel drive badging, leading us to believe that the Mopar crew is bringing an all-wheel drive muscle car to SEMA.

Three nifty changes to the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

By John Goreham Oct 23 2015 - 8:28am

Three nifty changes to the back of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

The 2016 Tacoma is all-new, but some of its important updates ride in back.

By Denis Flierl Oct 23 2015 - 6:58am

Video: BMW M2 will make virtual launch first in Need for Speed

Do you want to get the BMW M2 feeling before the performance car makes its official launch? BMW will reveal the new 2016 M2 Coupe experience ahead of market launch in Need for Speed.

By Patrick Rall Oct 22 2015 - 12:53pm

900hp EcoBoost Mustang Coming to SEMA

We are likely to see a great many new Ford Mustangs on display at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, but one particular EcoBoost model will surely demand more attention than its counterparts – due to the 900 horsepower 4-cylinder mill tucked under the hood.

By Patrick Rall Oct 22 2015 - 12:16pm

2016 Camaro Red Line Series Concept Coming to SEMA

General Motors has started showing off the vehicles coming to the 2015 SEMA Show and Camaro fans will surely get their fill of 2016 models, with the first 6th generation Camaro to break cover being the gorgeous silver, red and dark grey Red Lines Series Concept shown here.

By John Goreham Oct 22 2015 - 9:57am

Hands-free devices can distract for 27 seconds of driving time

A study by the University of Utah and AAA finds that hands-free devices are not the solution for distracted driving we may think.

By Denis Flierl Oct 22 2015 - 6:55am

How BMW M reduced weight in the all-new BMW M2 Coupe

The all-new 2016 BMW M2 Coupe is fast and light. How did BMW M reduce the weight in the new M2?

By Denis Flierl Oct 22 2015 - 6:46am

Is automatic driving coming to the next generation Subaru Outback?

Subaru unveils a new VIZIV Concept and it will feature advanced safety technologies. Will we see a new Outback with automatic driving?

2015 Lexus RC F Compared to the Hellcat and Sporty Cars On a Racetrack

By John Goreham Oct 21 2015 - 7:49pm

2015 Lexus RC F Compared to Muscle Cars and Sporty Cars On a Racetrack

We took the Lexus RC F on-track back to back with some popular muscle cars and sports cars. Here is one opinion.

By Parks McCants Oct 21 2015 - 2:49pm

2016 Honda Civic shares World-Compact-Car-Platform with Type-R

2016 Civic Sedan features a handful of Type-R driven performance attributes.

By Parks McCants Oct 21 2015 - 1:40pm

30 Honda Genuine Accessories available for 2016 Honda Civic

American Honda Motors makes personalizing your 2016 Civic simple, easy and affordable.

By Patrick Rall Oct 20 2015 - 5:42pm

Official 2016 Dodge Charger Lineup Pricing

We have known for some time now that the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat would cost a few grand more than the 2015 models, but today we bring you pricing on the rest of the 2016 Charger sedan lineup – which includes some other prices going up, some going down and some staying the same for the new model year.

By Patrick Rall Oct 20 2015 - 2:38pm

Win a 2016 Ford Mustang GT by Playing Forza 6 on Xbox One

Those Xbox One gamers who are proficient with the racing simulator Forza Motorsport 6 have a chance of winning a trip to Los Angeles and a 2016 Ford Mustang GT – all for literally doing nothing more than playing a video game.

By Patrick Rall Oct 20 2015 - 1:29pm

COPO Camaro, C7 Corvette Z06, Ford F150 Raptor Lego Kits Coming

Have you been pining over the COPO Camaro, the Ford F150 Raptor or the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but there is no real way for you to afford the real thing in the near future, you will soon be able to park a Lego version of these legendary performance vehicles on your desk for less than $20.

By Patrick Rall Oct 20 2015 - 12:43pm

Hellcat Jeep Could Pack Less Power, Will Still Dominate SUVs

A new report based on insider information suggests that the supercharged Hemi in the Hellcat powered Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will have less power than the Challenger or Charger – although it should still be enough to make it the best performing utility vehicle in the world.

By John Goreham Oct 20 2015 - 8:28am

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Buyer Surprises

The all-new fourth generation Mazda Miata has a few big changes buyers should be aware of.

Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang in yellow and black

By Patrick Rall Oct 19 2015 - 3:31pm

Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, GT350R Hit the Dyno and 1/4 Mile

Since the Shelby GT350 and GT350R packages for the newest generation Ford Mustang were introduced, the internet has been chock full of discussions on how much they would actually differ in terms of performance and today, we have the best look yet courtesy of the folks at Motor Trend – who found a slight difference in wheel horsepower, but a far more significant different in all-out acceleration.

By Patrick Rall Oct 19 2015 - 2:55pm

Official 2016 Dodge Challenger Lineup Pricing

The official pricing for the 2016 Dodge Challenger has hit the internet and in addition to the pricing increases for Hellcat package that we discussed a few weeks back, we know that some other models also get pricing increases for the 2016 model year – although the bestselling packages will remain unchanged for the new model year.

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By Parks McCants Oct 19 2015 - 2:07pm

2016 Honda Civic Sedan shreds L.A.’s Mulholland Drive

The west end of L.A.’s much storied Mulholland Drive was the backdrop of an event that would forever change our perception of Honda’s bread and butter sedan.

By Patrick Rall Oct 19 2015 - 12:44pm

Corvette Boss Explains Why the C7 Z06 Struggled with Motor Trend

Earlier this month we talked about the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 running into engine problems while participating in Motor Trend’s “Driver’s Car” tests at Laguna Seca Raceway and the Corvette’s chief engineer offered up an explanation on CorvetteForum.com – claiming that the car had been incorrectly prepped by GM for the Motor Trend trials.