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 Aug 28 2015 - 9:04am

STI reveals all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC liveries

Subaru will bring new liveries for the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross cars to LA. Are there more surprises coming?

By Denis Flierl Aug 28 2015 - 7:06am

3 reasons why now is the best time to buy a Subaru BRZ

If your’e thinking about buying a Subaru BRZ sports coupe, here’s 3 reasons why now could be the best time to get the new 2016 BRZ.

By Aaron Turpen Aug 28 2015 - 12:54am

Small-overlap Crash Test Takes Its Toll as IIHS Releases Results for Nissan

The 2015 model year is well on its way and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is nearing completion of its crash test results publications for various makes and models. Among them, Nissan has been hit especially hard with the problematic small-overlap front crash test.

By Patrick Rall Aug 27 2015 - 4:06pm

Vaughn Gittin Jr is Taking His Mustang Road Racing

Vaughn Gittin Jr is arguably the most famous American ever to compete in the action packed world of drifting, but this weekend, Gittin and his trusty Ford Mustang are going road racing in the multi-class Trans Am Series.

By Patrick Rall Aug 27 2015 - 1:12pm

Chrysler, GM Offer the Most Manual Transmission Models

If you are a Chrysler Group or General Motors fan who likes to row your own gears, you are in luck, as "FCA" and GM offer far more models with manual transmissions than do any of the other automakers doing business in the United States – with the Chrysler Group taking the slight edge overall.

By Patrick Rall Aug 27 2015 - 12:36pm

The Hellcat Jeep Trackhawk Confirmed - Unofficially

In addition to the big Dodge rumors that we covered yesterday, the Chrysler dealer announcement event earlier this week introduced the Hellcat powered Jeep SRT Trackhawk – a 707 horsepower beast that will almost surely be the quickest, the fastest and the most powerful factory-stock sport utility vehicle anywhere in the world.

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By Parks McCants Aug 27 2015 - 12:04pm

What buyers want from 10th Gen 2016 Honda Civic

Arguably the best selling car in Honda history, Civic sedan and coupe remain a good value for your car buying dollar. So what’s the big deal, what are buyers looking for in the 10th generation Civic?

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl Aug 27 2015 - 6:57am

What Subaru has in common with BMW, Mercedes, Tesla and Rolls Royce

Subaru vehicles like the 2016 Outback and Forester now have something in common with BMW, Mercedes, Bentley and Rolls Royce.

By Patrick Rall Aug 26 2015 - 5:40pm

How the Corvette ZR1 Will Inspire the Final Holden Commodore

The Holden Commodore high performance sedan is likely to meet its demise after the 2017 model year, but before the car known in the US as the Pontiac G8 and the Chevy SS drives off into the sunset, the Australian brand wants to make one final super-sedan sporting the Commodore name – with the heart of the C6 Corvette ZR1.

By Patrick Rall Aug 26 2015 - 2:44pm

5 Key Dodge Rumors from the Dealer Announcement Event

Based on unofficial information coming from Chysler’s national dealer announcement event yesterday in Las Vegas, the Dodge Challenger, Charger, Dart and Durango could all be getting exciting new performance packages in the coming years – although they are all at least a couple of years away.

By John Goreham Aug 26 2015 - 2:23pm

2016 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda6 take safety to a new level

If you thought all Top Safety Pick Plus-rated vehicles were the same, think again.

2016 Mazda3 Celebrates National Dog Day with new award

By John Goreham Aug 26 2015 - 1:57pm

Mazda Celebrates National Dog Day with new 2016 Mazda3 award

Autotrader puts the Mazda3 on a list of best cars for dogs.

By Patrick Rall Aug 26 2015 - 12:52pm

Ford Ranger Could Return to the US in 2018

According to the folks at the Detroit News, the Ford Ranger could return to the US market sometime in 2018 or 2019, with production based at the Wayne Assembly Plant which currently builds the Ford Focus – but when the Focus production moves to Mexico, the Ranger could return to the Motor City and the United States.

By Denis Flierl Aug 26 2015 - 6:57am

How Pastrana will try to upset Higgins perfect season in the 2015 WRX STI

The Ojibwe Forests Rally starts tomorrow and Higgins driving the 2015 Subaru WRX STI is shooting for a perfect season. Will teammate Travis Pastrana spoil it?

By Denis Flierl Aug 26 2015 - 5:58am

Subaru is recalling new Outback and Legacy for possible fire risk

Recall notice: 2015-2016 Subaru Outback and Legacy models. Why is there a possible fire risk in these models?

By Patrick Rall Aug 25 2015 - 3:35pm

Update on the 1000hp Forza Tuning Hellcat Challenger

The folks at Forza Tuning have rolled out the latest video showing their Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat project car, complete with a stage 4 package that the company states will produce better than 1,000 horsepower at the crankshaft.

By Patrick Rall Aug 25 2015 - 2:53pm

6 Interesting Facts on British 2015 Ford Mustang Buyers

Ford UK has offered up some information on the popularity of the 2015 Ford Mustang in the local market, including the most popular options and the fact that the new Mustang is sold in in the UK until the middle of 2016.

By John Goreham Aug 25 2015 - 12:06pm

New 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Cup Racer Looks Sweet

America’s favorite race car looks the part in new duds.

By Patrick Rall Aug 25 2015 - 10:46am

Old Camaro Plant Gets New Life Through 2017

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be built in Michigan and that led many to believe that the plant which built the 2010-2015 Camaro would be shut down, but General Motors has increased production of the popular Chevy Equinox crossover – giving the Oshawa plant workers hope through the 2017 calendar year.

2016 Subaru BRZ tS, 2016 Subaru Impreza Sport hybrid

By Denis Flierl Aug 25 2015 - 7:57am

STI displays 2016 BRZ tS and first Levorg STI at Suzuka Circuit

Subaru Tecnica International brings 2 examples of their tuning abilities to round 5 of the SUPER GT at Suzuka Circuit. A 2016 BRZ tS and the first Levorg STI.

By Patrick Rall Aug 24 2015 - 3:38pm

Camaro Funny Car Gets Win #3, Hight's 1st of 2015

This past weekend in Brainerd, Minnesota was a big one for both John Force Racing, Camaro fans and Chevrolet drag racing fans, as Robert Hight scored his 1st win of the 2015 NHRA season, giving the new Camaro funny car program its 3rd win of the season while improving his chances of making the playoff run for the season title.

By Patrick Rall Aug 24 2015 - 3:07pm

Beckman, Hagan Pilot the Dodge Charger to New Records

While the Dodge Charger teams weren’t able to tie down their 14th win in the 17 races this season this past weekend in Brainerd, Jack Beckman and Matt Hagan were both able to lay down record-setting runs with their Hemi powered funny cars while also extending their lead in the season standings.

By Patrick Rall Aug 24 2015 - 1:20pm

The New Shelby GT350 Mustang is Almost Here

Ford Motor Company announced that late last week, the first 2015 Shelby GT350 Mustang rolled off of the assembly line at the Flat Rock, Michigan facility – meaning that prospective buyers are that much closer to taking home their new road race-ready muscle car.

By John Goreham Aug 24 2015 - 11:51am

Toyota hybrids outsell EVs 8 million to 1 million to date

Milestones continue to be made even as U.S. green-car sales drop like a rock.

By Denis Flierl Aug 24 2015 - 7:25am

Where the ultra-exclusive BMW 340i 40th Anniversary Edition is headed

Japan will be getting a special 40th Anniversary Edition 2016 BMW 3 Series Sedan. What sets it apart and how many of the special editions will make it to Japan?

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Legacy

By Denis Flierl Aug 24 2015 - 7:13am

Why EyeSight is catching on in the new Subaru Outback

Subaru EyeSight is selling at a 43 percent clip in the 2015 Subaru Outback, Forester and Liberty. Why is the preventive safety system so popular?

By John Goreham Aug 24 2015 - 7:07am

2016 Tacoma TRD - Goodyear beats out BF Goodrich K/O Michelin ORP

The all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma comes with Goodyear tires.

By Aaron Turpen Aug 23 2015 - 12:21am

American Engineering Student Wins Formula One Internship

Infiniti just completed their annual Performance Engineering Academy trials and an American student took one of five global spots as an engineering intern for Formula One with the Infiniti Red Bull team.

By Douglas Stansfield Aug 22 2015 - 12:18pm

Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle long distance Road Trip gone bad

Can you plan a long distance trip with a Nissan Leaf? Should you even attempt it? How scary is it to go outside the 80 mile safe zone of the Nissan Battery’s comfortable range? Can eco driving and expert planning prevent inevitable “fill up” problems from occurring?

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By Parks McCants Aug 21 2015 - 6:51pm

Honda retains ‘Truck-tough’ in 2016 Pilot [Video]

2016 Honda Pilot Elite tops the mainstream 3-row SUV segment in high- tech driven convenience features, but how about “truck-toughness” and utility, something that Pilot owners count on.

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