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 Aaron Turpen Sep 25 2015 - 2:34am

Finally a Sales Date for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD

The Titan XD plowed into Texas for the State Fair and Nissan's Fred Diaz gave it a date for the showroom floor.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 25 2015 - 2:18am

New 2016 Nissan Altima Detailed as Nissan's Best-seller Fully Refreshes

A more than significant refresh was given to the 2016 Altima, introduced this week by Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn in New York and then detailed at an same-day event in Detroit. We have details on the car plus a showroom date.

By Parks McCants Sep 24 2015 - 10:49pm

2016 Acura TLX released to dealerships with little fanfare

Without the arrival of our weekly news bulletin from our friends at Acura, we wouldn’t have known of the arrival of the 2016 TLX to select dealers Thursday September 24.

By John Goreham Sep 24 2015 - 6:15pm

Why is this 2016 Tacoma tackling tire piles?

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma test shows dealer education takes all forms.

By Patrick Rall Sep 24 2015 - 2:59pm

The 2017 Ford Super Duty is Aluminum, Lighter and Stronger

Ford Motor Company has dropped the first bits of information on the 2017 F Series Super Duty pickups and while that information is brief at best, today’s announcement offers us our first images and the first official information on the next generation heavy duty Ford trucks – including the facts that they are lighter, stronger and wrapped in an aluminum skin.

By Patrick Rall Sep 24 2015 - 1:25pm

2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcats Production Figures are Low for a Good Reason

The production numbers for the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have arrived online courtesy of the same site that posted the Hellcat Challenger productions numbers that we discussed yesterday, but for the 707hp sedan, production numbers are considerably lower for the 2015 model year.

By John Goreham Sep 24 2015 - 10:47am

Report casts doubt on all future diesels, not just VW’s cheat-fleet

The agency that coordinated the study that brought Volkswagen’s cheating to light has some sobering news for diesel advocates, particularly those with any environmental conscience. According to the researchers, there is no diesel technology to meet coming standards

By Denis Flierl Sep 24 2015 - 5:11am

Why Subaru Legacy is the #1 safest car for your teen under $18K

The Subaru Legacy and Outback are two of the safest vehicles under $18,000 according to the IIHS. What makes Legacy the safest vehicle?

By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2015 - 3:51pm

The Most Popular 2015 F150 Colors - Black, White and Grey

Ford Motor Company has offered up an infographic that breaks down the most popular exterior colors by trimline while also giving us an idea of what colors are the most popular in prime areas around the country – and across the board, black, white and grey are the most popular colors for the new F150.

By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2015 - 3:00pm

Was an LS7 Cadillac ATS-V Spotted in Dearborn?

There have been rumors floating around the internet that General Motors might be working on a higher performance version of the Cadillac ATS-V with the LS7 V8 from the Camaro Z28, and local photographer Nathan Smith may just have witnessed one of these beasts in person parked along the streets of Dearborn, Michigan.

By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2015 - 2:27pm

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Production Numbers Surface

A chart with the production numbers for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat popped up on my Facebook wall today with a Hellcat.org watermark, leading me to believe that these are the official production numbers by color and transmission for the 707hp Mopar muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2015 - 1:02pm

Facing Jail Time for Diesel Cheating, VW CEO Winterkorn Quits

The investigation centering around Volkswagen Auto Group’s emission-cheating system on their popular diesel cars has taken an interesting turn, as CEO Martin Winterkorn has resigned from his position atop the massive automotive corporation – possibly in an effort to avoid jail terms that could come as a result of the diesel emission scandal.

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2015 - 7:26am

Subaru issues updated TSB for excessive oil consumption issue

2011-2014 Subaru Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza and Legacy oil consumption issue gets a new TSB. What will Subaru do now?

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2015 - 7:10am

How BMW plays catch-up with new 3 Series parking assist feature

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is getting Parking Assistant for parallel and transverse parking. When will it be available?

By Denis Flierl 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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?

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