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.

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.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 5 2015 - 3:03pm

Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Unveiled "For the Fans"

Bugatti has unveiled its first-ever digital car for the PlayStation Gran Turismo game. The Vision Gran Turismo will unveil in person and on-screen at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show.

By John Goreham Sep 4 2015 - 2:04pm

All-new 2016 Toyota Prius -Three things to expect

The new 2016 Prius is almost here. Here are three things to look for.

By Denis Flierl Sep 4 2015 - 11:54am

Rare vintage Subaru WRX STI motorsport cars are headed to LA

A surprise announcement by SRT USA reveals a must-see for Subaru performance enthusiasts. What is Subaru bringing to LA GRC?

By Denis Flierl Sep 4 2015 - 7:39am

Limited Edition 2016 Subaru WRX STI and BRZ pricing announced

Subaru has announced pricing on limited edition 2016 Series.HyperBlue WRX STI and BRZ models. What’s special about the exterior and trim?

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 3 2015 - 9:01pm

Video Shows Nissan LEAF Engulfed in Flame, Details Unknown

Based on all the fire hysteria from a few years ago regarding electric vehicle car fires, it is with sadness that I report a Nissan LEAF was caught on fire in Texas on September 1st.

By Parks McCants Sep 3 2015 - 5:20pm

Fit sales take backseat to upstart 2016 Honda HR-V

Although 2015 Honda Fit sales continue to outpace 2014 year to date numbers, they’re down 50.2 % when compared to August sales 2014. In rolls 2016 Honda HR-V crossover.

Toyota and Chevy discount 2015 Prius and Volt up to $5,000 to move outgoing models

By John Goreham Sep 3 2015 - 3:36pm

Toyota and Chevy offer hard-to-believe discounts on 2015 Prius and Volt

Here’s why Toyota and Chevy are throwing money at the Prius and Volt.

By Parks McCants Sep 3 2015 - 2:44pm

Second recall issued for 2015 Honda Fit

Wednesday found American Honda Motors issuing a second recall for its popular 5 place hatchback, what’s up Honda?

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 3 2015 - 10:46am

Would You Like Nissan To Improve These 5 Things in Your LEAF?

Could Nissan have done better with the LEAF? Could various simple tweaks actually have improved the overall sales of this record setting electric car? Could they have fixed things without increasing the cost of the LEAF dramatically?

By Denis Flierl Sep 3 2015 - 7:13am

Why you shouldn’t wait for the 2016 BMW 3 Series and get the 2015 model now

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is making its dealer launch. Why should you get a 2015 model now before they are gone?

By Douglas Stansfield Sep 2 2015 - 10:08pm

5 Things Toyota Got Wrong with the Prius; It's no wonder it's Grandma’s car

Could you really poke fun at Toyota Prius? This is the car that launched the Hybrid Category and has been the leading innovator in creating high MPGs (Mile Per Gallon Cars).

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