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 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.

By Patrick Rall Aug 21 2015 - 4:10pm

7 Options for the 2016 Challenger, Charger Hellcat Priced

We have already brought you a look at the initial pricing figures for the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, and today we bring you pricing on the short list of options available for the new model year including 7 choices for the coupe and 6 for the sedan.

By Aaron Turpen Aug 21 2015 - 3:30pm

Nissan Murano Hybrid Announced, but Not in the U.S. (yet)

Nissan has announced that the all-new Murano crossover will have a hybrid variant, which will debut in the Chinese market. It may come to North America, but Nissan is playing that close to the vest.

By Patrick Rall Aug 21 2015 - 1:50pm

2016 Camaro Priced Much Higher than Mustang, 2015 Camaro

General Motors has announced the pricing for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and not surprisingly, the 6th gen Chevy muscle car costs more than the new Ford Mustang while in V8 form, the new Camaro SS costs a couple grand more than the outgoing models.

By Patrick Rall Aug 21 2015 - 11:34am

How Roush Makes the 2015 Ford F150 Very Raptor-Like

The next generation SVT Raptor might not hit dealerships for another year, but those 2015 F150 owners who want a more Raptor-like driving experience can turn to the folks at Roush, who have created a modern sport truck package that carries over many cues from the previous generation SVT pickup.

By John Goreham Aug 21 2015 - 8:30am

How many more Tacomas could Toyota sell if it offered a diesel in the U.S.?

The answer is zero. Here’s why.

By Patrick Rall Aug 20 2015 - 1:22pm

Detailed Pricing Information for the 2016 Ford Mustang

The configurator page for the 2016 Ford Mustang is live and while there are some additions and some deletions compared to the 2015 model year, the most surprising aspect is that there appears to be no price increases anywhere in the 2016 model year Mustang lineup.

Hellcat Charger and Challenger at Woodward

By Patrick Rall Aug 20 2015 - 12:49pm

Hellcat Voucher Makes the 2016 Challenger, Charger Far Less Expensive

Now that we know the pricing for the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2016 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat along with knowing the voucher value for the cancelled 2015 orders – it is clear that the Chrysler Group went the extra mile in making things right for those buyers who couldn’t get a Hellcat car in 2015.

By Parks McCants Aug 20 2015 - 11:29am

Acura lineup sweeps NHTSA 5 Star safety rating

2016 Acura RDX earns National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) overall 5 tar safety rating, This gives Acura a 5 star safety rating across the entire lineup; the only luxury nameplate in 2015 to do so.

By Denis Flierl Aug 20 2015 - 6:56am

How the 2015 Subaru Impreza makes 3 impressive Top-10 lists

The 2015 Subaru Impreza sometimes gets lost in the Subaru lineup after siblings Forester and Outback get all the press. How did Impreza make 3 Top-Ten lists?

By John Goreham Aug 19 2015 - 3:33pm

Toyota Prius fun facts ahead of the all-new 2016 reveal

The all-new 2016 Prius will be revealed to journalists on September 8th in Las Vegas. Here are a few Prius facts some other publications may leave out of their announcement.

By John Goreham Aug 19 2015 - 2:14pm

Two Reasons Lexus is Turning to a Turbo on the 2016 Lexus GS 200t

We discuss Lexus' moving to turbo engines with Dr. LT, TN reader, contributor, and owner of three Lexus cars.

By John Goreham Aug 19 2015 - 1:40pm

2016 Mazda CX-3 tops in Car and Driver Comparison Testing

Car and Driver tests the field and finds the all-new CX-3 the best small crossover on the market. Here’s why.

By Patrick Rall Aug 19 2015 - 1:35pm

Build Your 2016 Ford Mustang GT California Special Online Now

The 2016 Ford Mustang configurator has gone live on Ford.com and the key addition to the 2016 build options is the arrival of the newest California Special package – which adds a collection of unique appearance goodies for $1,995.

By Patrick Rall Aug 19 2015 - 11:59am

Viper ACR, Corvette Z06 Nurburgring Battle Set for 2016, Records Will Fall

The Nürburgring battle between the new Dodge Viper ACR and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will almost surely take place in 2016, after the track management has had a chance to smooth out a portion of the track which will then allow them to lift the speed limit through certain sections – which could also lead to new track records.

2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Aug 19 2015 - 7:13am

Guess where Subaru sets Guinness record for largest parade of their vehicles in the world

This past weekend, Subaru set a new world record by staging the biggest parade of Subaru cars anywhere in the world. Can you guess where?

By Parks McCants Aug 18 2015 - 7:15pm

2016 Honda Accord: Better, or simply different?

With all the (highly qualified) hype heaped upon the news feeds by auto reviewers like myself, sometimes it’s a bit tough to measure the positive attributes of a new model offering, as measured against existing inventory: in rolls the 2016 Honda Accord.

By Parks McCants Aug 18 2015 - 4:32pm

Last Drive: We bid farewell to the 9th gen 2015 Honda EX

With 2016 Honda Civic coming off the line in late October, is now the time to purchase Honda’s finest Civic built to date? Looking to the “ Honda Summer Clearance Event,” we hear that dealers are “Dealing!”

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