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 Patrick Rall Oct 5 2015 - 3:14pm

Beckman's Dodge Charger Wins, Sets Records and Moves into 2nd

This past weekend was another big one for the Dodge Charger funny car team and driver Jack Beckman, as “Fast Jack” set a new NHRA funny car ET record in route to winning his 7th event of the season and the 15th of the year for Don Schumacher Racing – all while moving the 2nd spot in the championship race, just 16 points out of 1st with two events left.

By Armen Hareyan Oct 5 2015 - 11:26am

Would Cadillac do better if it had Japanese mechanical parts and American interior exterior design?

Should Cadillac change its style and design radically or moderately? Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen and GM product development boss Mark Reuss are having a running debate over Cadillac's edgy styling, according to a Bloomberg report last week. Here is what each of them says and here is what Cadillac owners say.

By John Goreham Oct 5 2015 - 10:29am

2016 Lexus RC coupe gets two new engine options

Lexus’ one-year-old RC now has four engine choices.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Oct 5 2015 - 8:04am

How Subaru became a lifestyle choice not a car company

Subaru just keeps setting new records every month with 2016 Forester, Outback and Crosstrek models. What is their unique selling proposition?

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition

By Denis Flierl Oct 5 2015 - 7:50am

Video: See how Mitsubishi says goodbye to the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Editions are rolling off the assembly line. Watch this production video saying goodbye to the last models ever.

By Denis Flierl Oct 5 2015 - 7:27am

How blistering hot 2016 Subaru WRX/STI beats the 2015 model

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI new generation performance car continues to be a hot seller. How does it compare to the 2015 model?

By Parks McCants Oct 4 2015 - 8:00pm

2016 Honda Accord Touring Coupe conquers roads of Los Angeles

As I darted in and out of stop and go Los Angeles freeway traffic, it occurred to me: Honda’s 2016 Accord Touring Coupe may be in fact-- the perfect Los Angeles freeway commuter.

By Denis Flierl Oct 3 2015 - 7:23am

Why the 2015 Subaru WRX STIs will not be at GRC Barbados

Why will Subaru not be bringing the two 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC cars to Red Bull Global Rallycross Barbados?

By Parks McCants Oct 2 2015 - 1:52pm

Honda recalls 2014-2015 Civic, Fit for possible CVT component failure

143,000 model year 2014-2015 Honda Civic and Fit vehicles equipped with CVT automatic transmissions have been recalled for a possible defective drive shaft pulley component. Is your’s one of them?

By Patrick Rall Oct 2 2015 - 12:29pm

Engine Problems Plague Corvette Z06 in Motor Trend Test

Randy Pobst recently took to the hills of Laguna Seca Raceway in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 as part of Motor Trend’s Best Driver’s Car testing process and the results were shockingly bad – with the Pobst slamming the LT4 V8 for a lack of power on the straightaways caused by unknown engine problems.

By John Goreham Oct 2 2015 - 11:50am

U.S. buyers demonstrate consensus on electric vehicles

EV sales have been below prior year’s level for many months.

By Patrick Rall Oct 2 2015 - 11:48am

This is the 1st Ever American Ford Focus RS Ad

The 2016 Ford Focus RS will be the first “RS” badged vehicle sold here in the United States and today, we have the first ever advertisement for the high performance all-wheel drive hatchback – featuring a whole lot of tire smoke and drifting.

By John Goreham Oct 2 2015 - 10:51am

Jaguar’s 2017 XE 3-Series Segment Sedan- First Look

The new 2017 Jaguar XE joins a crowded, but popular segment.

By Denis Flierl Oct 2 2015 - 7:50am

Mitsubishi tames the 2016 Lancer by dropping EVO and Relliart

Mitsubishi drops the EVO and Relliart performance models from the Lancer lineup. When will performance fans see the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition?

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI, Hyper Blue

By Denis Flierl Oct 2 2015 - 7:05am

Full specs announced for Hyper Blue 2016 Subaru WRX/STI

Subaru Australia announces full specs for the 2016 Hyper Blue Subaru WRX STI and WRX. The U.S. won’t get the WRX.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 1 2015 - 10:34pm

Nissan Sales Soar, Rogue and Murano Fly High

Nissan saw a huge sales gain for September, led mainly by the Rogue and Murano crossovers, which customers can't seem to get enough of.

By Patrick Rall Oct 1 2015 - 2:38pm

2016 Camaro Could Give GM NA Car of the Year 3-Peat

The short list for the 2015 North American Car of the Year has been announced and the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is on the list – giving General Motors a chance at a 3-peat while Chevrolet could claim back to back titles with performance cars.

By Patrick Rall Oct 1 2015 - 1:07pm

2015 Already Best Modern Dodge Challenger Sales Year

The sales numbers for September are in and while the monthly totals weren’t great for the Dodge Challenger, last month officially made 2015 the best year for the modern Mopar muscle car - topping all years since the new Challenger was introduced back in 2008.

By John Goreham Oct 1 2015 - 12:18pm

Volkswagen-Audi Green Car Awards Yanked – Are Guinness Records Next?

Volkswagen fooled the judges hook, line and stinker.

By Patrick Rall Oct 1 2015 - 11:56am

Mustang Soars Over Camaro, Challenger in September Sales

The Ford Mustang continued the streak of beating the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger for an 11th straight month, dating back to November 2014 and helping the Mustang to extend its massive lead in the 2015 muscle car sales race.

By John Goreham Oct 1 2015 - 11:37am

2016 Toyota Tacoma beats Colorado & Canyon in first month of sales

Tacoma sales drop back during the switchover month, yet the Tacoma still beats Chevy and GMC.

By Denis Flierl Oct 1 2015 - 5:37am

2016 Subaru Crosstrek STI sneak peek

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is at dealers now and Japan already has a XV Crosstrek STI package available. When will fans see one in the U.S.?

By Denis Flierl Oct 1 2015 - 5:22am

2016 Subaru BRZ tS sells out quickly in Japan

In Japan, the limited number of 300 2016 Subaru BRZ tS sports coupes sold out quickly. Will fans in the U.S. see an STI enhanced BRZ soon?

By Parks McCants Oct 1 2015 - 1:31am

2016 Honda Civic a wake up call for world-compact-car segment

American Honda's roll out of the 2016 world-compact-platformed Honda Civic may be perceived as a warning shot fired across the bow of U.S. and world automotive manufacturing, It's that good. A ‘wake up call’ for all manufacturers participating in automotive's largest car segment.

By Patrick Rall Sep 30 2015 - 1:14pm

2015 Ford F150 Recalled for Oversensitive Adaptive Cruise Control

Ford Motor Company has issued a voluntary recall of roughly 37,000 examples of the 2015 F150 pickup over a concern that the adaptive cruise control feature could be incorrectly calibrated and as a result, the system could cause the vehicle to brake suddenly when passing a particularly shiny vehicle – potentially leading to an accident.

By Patrick Rall Sep 30 2015 - 11:29am

First 2016 Corvette Z06 C7R Edition Raises $500k for Charity

Earlier this year GM announced the new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition appearance package for the 2016 model year and this past weekend, the right to own the very first racing-inspired was auctioned off at the Barrett Jackson Las Vegas event – with the winning bid bringing in a half million dollars for charity.

By John Goreham Sep 30 2015 - 11:14am

New Mazda Sports Car Concept to be Revealed

Saying very little, Mazda teases us with a sexy shape.

2015 Subaru WRX STI, 2016 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Sep 30 2015 - 6:30am

2 things stand out about JRM’s 2015 Subaru WRX STI NR4-spec

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI NR4-spec developed by STI and JRM is getting attention. Who is looking at the rally car?

By Denis Flierl Sep 30 2015 - 6:09am

Video: How BMW gets you and your M4 ready for winter driving

Is your BMW M4 rear-drive performance car ready for winter driving?

By Patrick Rall Sep 29 2015 - 2:46pm

Wealthy Ford Mustang Fans Still Want a High Powered Convertible

The fastback-only 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang is the most track-capable Mustang of all time, but those folks who have shelled out big money in the past for the likes of the drop-top 2013-2014 GT500 are eagerly anticipating a proper high performance pony car with a folding top – which shows even more need for a new Shelby GT500.

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