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.

All-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma goes on sale today

By John Goreham Sep 10 2015 - 11:30am

Who will be the first person to drive home the 2016 Toyota Tacoma

The new generation hits dealers September 10th, 2015. Here is a recap on the new Tacoma.

By John Goreham Sep 10 2015 - 11:02am

Will this Toyota Tacoma's brakes stop it in time? See the result

This Toyota Tacoma owner was distracted by a Ford Raptor. Can rear drum brakes get the job done?

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 10 2015 - 9:41am

Self-Driven Car Implementation Hinges on V2V WiFi Spectrum

Self-Driving Cars have been in the news lately and one key ingredient in the mix is becoming an issue. Turns out back in 1999 the FCC granted WiFi Spectrum to the auto industry and now technology has changed everything. At odds are the self-driving cars made by tech industry heavyweights Google and Apple compared to Nissan, Ford, GM and others. The prize now is the WiFi Spectrum and the tech industry has eyes on the automakers allocation.

By Denis Flierl Sep 10 2015 - 8:06am

How Subaru improves blind spot safety on the 2016 Outback

Subaru has announced new safety upgrades on the Japan 2016 Outback. What new features will we see on U.S. models?

By Denis Flierl Sep 10 2015 - 7:08am

What the hot Subaru WRX and the ugly Pontiac Aztek have in common

The Subaru WRX and the Pontiac Aztek are not at all alike. What do they have in common?

By Patrick Rall Sep 9 2015 - 5:46pm

Watch the Hellcat Challenger Dash to 60 in Under 4 Seconds

I recently had a chance to spend a week behind the wheel of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, during which time I put together some videos of the most powerful muscle car of all time flexing those very big muscles – all of which are best captured in a few videos of the beast blasting from 0-60 in under 4 seconds.

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 9 2015 - 3:12pm

3 Reasons 2015 Likely to Not Reach 2014 EV Sales Figures

Many factors are contributing to the decline in Electric Vehicles Sales. This is trending to the lightest EV sales year since the modern days EV sales started back in 2011 when the category was virtually empty.

By Patrick Rall Sep 9 2015 - 2:11pm

2015 Ford Mustang is the World's Bestselling Sports Car

According to a survey by IHS Automotive, the Ford Mustang is the bestselling sports car in the world during the first six months of 2015, with even greater sales expected later this year as the first right-hand drive models reach those markets around the world.

By Patrick Rall Sep 9 2015 - 12:36pm

39 States Won't Get the 2016 Chevy Volt at All

General Motors has confirmed that the new 2016 Chevrolet Volt will only be available in California and 10 other “CARB” states, leaving prospective Volt buyers in the other 39 states waiting for the 2017 model year to buy a new range extended Chevy EV at their local dealership.

Can your car beat the Camry in reliability?

By John Goreham Sep 9 2015 - 10:52am

Can your vehicle beat the Camry's reliability? Check it here.

This reliability study goes way beyond the scope of most you may have read.

By Denis Flierl Sep 9 2015 - 8:17am

Video: How real are the Rouge Nation BMW M3 stunts?

Tom Cruise takes the BMW M3 through the narrow streets of Morocco on a high-speed chase. How real are the stunts?

Toyota Reveals New 2016 Prius – Pictures and Specs

By John Goreham Sep 9 2015 - 7:52am

Toyota Reveals New 2016 Prius – Your Thoughts?

The all-new Prius will move the bar on fuel efficiency, style and safety in the green-car segment.

By Denis Flierl Sep 9 2015 - 7:22am

How 2015 Subaru WRX shell is used to demo the brands crashworthiness

A 2015 Subaru WRX used in side impact testing has been saved from the crusher. What does Subaru do with the destroyed performance car?

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 8 2015 - 8:21pm

Nanotube Film: The Cold Temperature solution For Electric Cars

If you have ever driven in a Nissan Leaf in the middle of the winter in a snow storm in the Northeast you have inevitably felt some range anxiety prior to getting you to your destination.

By Patrick Rall Sep 8 2015 - 4:29pm

63% of Ford F150 Pickups Sold in August Pack EcoBoost Power

Ford Motor Company rolled the dice when they introduced the twin turbocharged EcoBoost V6 for the F150 pickup a few years back and that gamble continues to pay off, with a whopping 63% of new F150 pickups sold in August 2015 coming with one of the two EcoBoost engine options – accounting for an improvement of 86% compared to the same month last year.

By John Goreham Sep 8 2015 - 3:50pm

Watch the 2016 Toyota Prius Revealed Live Here Tonight

Here is your link to the exclusive reveal.

By Patrick Rall Sep 8 2015 - 1:02pm

Beckman Wins Again, Dodge Charger Wins 14 of 18

The domination of the NHRA Funny Car class by the 2015 Dodge Charger teams of Don Schumacher Racing continued this past weekend, with Fast Jack Beckman winning his 6th of the season and the 14th win in 18 events for the Schumacher Charger funny cars.

By Patrick Rall Sep 8 2015 - 12:22pm

Mustang Sales Climb in August - Camaro Falls, Challenger Steady

Following one of the worst sales months of 2015 in July, the Ford Mustang bounced back with strong sales in August and when combined with slumping Chevrolet Camaro sales – the Mustang built its lead in the annual muscle car sales race.

By Patrick Rall Sep 8 2015 - 11:41am

How GM Rebuilt the 1 Millionth Corvette

After a sinkhole under the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky opened up and swallowed 8 classic Chevrolet Corvette display vehicles, General Motors vowed to fully restore the 1,000,000th Corvette ever built – a project which has been completed in a surprising way.

By Denis Flierl Sep 8 2015 - 8:09am

How you can win this $110K Dinan Club Edition BMW M4 Coupe

BMW Car Club of America is raffling off a $110,000 Dinan Club Edition BMW M4 Coupe. How can you get a ticket?

By Denis Flierl Sep 8 2015 - 7:00am

JRM offers special limited time pricing on 2016 Subaru WRX STI

Buy a new 2016 Subaru WRX STI now and JRM will give you thousands off the base model price. Who gets this special limited time pricing?

By Denis Flierl Sep 8 2015 - 6:47am

The 2016 BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo is how fast from 0-60?

BMW says on their 2016 3 Series website that the new 2016 BMW 335i xDrive Gran Turismo is lightning fast. How fast is it from 0-60?

By Denis Flierl Sep 8 2015 - 6:36am

4 reasons why 2016 Subaru WRX/STI achieves best August on record

The Subaru 2016 WRX STI and XV Crosstrek see the best August on record. What are keys to their success?

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 7 2015 - 8:37pm

Has The Plug In Hybrid Broken Into The Super Car Space?

Recently I wrote about the BMW i8 and wondered who would want to buy this car.

By Parks McCants Sep 7 2015 - 4:24pm

2016 Honda Civic Compact Global Platform ‘Sporty and fun’ to drive

With Honda and Toyota punching it out for #1 in the world’s largest car market, in rolls the 10th generation 2016 Civic. Honda places the emphasis on “sporty and fun to drive.” Will it be innovative enough to take the market lead for 2016?

Dr. Gill Pratt will bring autonomous Toyota cars to the masses

By John Goreham Sep 7 2015 - 9:37am

Meet the man who will bring autonomous Toyota cars to the masses

Dr. Gill Pratt from DARPA will head Toyota’s bi-coastal team.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, 2015 BRZ Series.Hyper.Blue

By Denis Flierl Sep 7 2015 - 7:37am

Will limited edition 2016 WRX STI be a collector's car?

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI and BRZ Series.Hyper.Blue models are coming soon. Will they become collector cars like the Australian 2012 WRX Spec 11?

By Denis Flierl Sep 7 2015 - 7:14am

How 2016 Subaru Outback helps Australia reach new milestone

The 2016 Outback is popular all over the globe and helps Subaru set a new milestone. How many vehicles have they sold in Australia?

By Aaron Turpen Sep 6 2015 - 2:05am

Unique Ferrari Shooting Brake Showing at Salon Prive

A unique Ferrari 365 GTB/4 'Daytona' Shooting Brake is being showcased at the Salon Prive.

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 5 2015 - 10:55pm

2016 Nissan Leaf Redesign Concepts Found

Earlier I wrote about some design and concept changes that could be part of the 2016 or 2017 Nissan Leaf. While many people do not appreciate the current Nissan Leaf design, there are those that appreciate the design elements like the headlights that have a very distinct reason for looking the way they look. Either way, whether you love the Nissan Leaf’s current design or not, there have been some concept visions of found online that show some interesting ideas as to what the Nissan Leaf could become.

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