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 Patrick Rall Aug 18 2015 - 2:09pm

275hp, 296tq for the Focus ST from Ford Performance

The Ford Focus ST is one of the hottest hatchbacks sold in the US market, but with new competition offering new power levels, Ford Performance has teamed up with Mountune to create a warranty-friendly upgrade package for the Focus ST that lifts the output to 275 horsepower and 296lb-ft of torque.

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2015 - 12:39pm

Official 2016 Hellcat Challenger, Charger Pricing (Updated)

While there has been no official word from the Chrysler corporate offices, what appears to be the pricing for the 2016 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat models has arrived online and if these are accurate, the price increases for the 707hp muscle cars is a bit smaller than we had expected – and there appears to be new standard equipment to offset that price hike.

By Denis Flierl Aug 18 2015 - 8:17am

How BMW will celebrate 100 year anniversary

The new 2016 BMW 3 Series is the top seller for the brand around the globe. What did BMW start building 100 years ago?

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI, 2016 Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl Aug 18 2015 - 7:21am

2016 Subaru WRX STI Hyper Blue will be even more exclusive in Australia

Australia will get a very limited number of the 2016 Subaru WRX and WRX STI and BRZ Hyper Blue models. How exclusive will they be?

By Patrick Rall Aug 17 2015 - 1:09pm

Fiskers Ford Mustang Rocket Speedster Looks Great, Still Seats 4

This past weekend at the Pebble Beach Concours event, the drop-top version of Henrik Fisker’s Ford Mustang Rocket debuted, with this new Rocket Speedster adding a unique aero panel behind the front seats, but doing so without losing the functionality of the roof or the rear seats.

By Patrick Rall Aug 17 2015 - 12:36pm

New Quickest Hellcat Challenger Runs 10.00

A new claim has been posted online for the quickest Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat on the quarter mile, with this latest record setting muscle car laying down an awesome 10.008 run with a fairly short modification list – but we are still without a 9 second quarter mile Hellcat run.

By John Goreham Aug 17 2015 - 11:37am

2016 Toyota Tacoma V6 Towing vs. Chevy Colorado Diesel Duramax

The 2016 Chevy Colorado Diesel and Toyota Tacoma V6 gasoline specifications are in. It’s closer than you think.

By John Goreham Aug 17 2015 - 7:56am

2015 Toyota RAV 4 XLE AWD vs. Jeep Patriot Latitude 4X4 – Which to buy

Two 5-passenger vehicles that can turn all four wheels when necessary. Same price but opposite personalities.

By Denis Flierl Aug 17 2015 - 7:52am

Where you can still get a 6-speed manual in the 2016 Subaru Outback

The 2016 Subaru Outback gets a feature that U.S. buyers won’t ever see. Where can you still get a 6-speed manual Outback?

By John Goreham Aug 17 2015 - 7:35am

2016 Toyota Tacoma Engine Specs and Fuel Economy Numbers

The all-new Tacoma has finally be revealed. Here are the numbers you’ve been waiting for.

By Denis Flierl Aug 17 2015 - 7:28am

2016 Subaru WRX takes runner up in Best Buys list

Subaru’s 2016 WRX gets mentioned as a top 3 pick for Car Guide’s Best Buy, Sports Car and Coupes under 50K. Who wins the top spot?

Ken Block, #43 Hoonigan Racing Division Ford Fiesta ST

By Denis Flierl Aug 17 2015 - 6:49am

Ken Block gets 5th podium extends GRC points lead in Wash., DC

Ken Block in the #43 Hoonigan Racing Division Ford Fiesta ST rolled into Washington, DC as the points leader and after the race he extended his lead.

By Parks McCants Aug 15 2015 - 7:20pm

2016 Acura NSX launch scrapped until Q2, 2016

Unfortunately, NSX is quickly becoming the “Boy that cried wolf” story of the supercar world. What’s going on with NSX now?

By Douglas Stansfield Aug 15 2015 - 9:19am

Millions of Miles of Range In A Standard Nissan LEAF

What if you could drive from Maine to Florida and not even need to stop for a charge while driving your Nissan Leaf. Forget about all the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) that has been installed by Tesla for their Model S Electric Car. Technology is scheduled to be tested in England that will enable just that. Long Distance travel with no stops for charging.

By Denis Flierl Aug 15 2015 - 9:15am

Why 2016 Subaru Outback is named “Best Buy” 7 years running

The 2016 Subaru Outback is named a “Best Buy” for the seventh straight year. What keeps Outback on the annual list?

By Parks McCants Aug 14 2015 - 4:23pm

Update: 2016 Acura NSX color and trim specifications

2016 Acura NSX takes Monterey Car Week by storm with 3 NSX color and trim variants on display for all to view.

By Aaron Turpen Aug 14 2015 - 1:57pm

Nissan Has a Coupe in Team Up With Enterprise CarShare

Enterprise has announced that its CarShare rental program for universities will use Nissan vehicles exclusively.

Matthew Simmons, Winner of 2015 GT Academy

By Aaron Turpen Aug 14 2015 - 1:44pm

GT Academy 2015 Wraps Up, Winner Announced

The Nissan PlayStation GT Academy International Race Camp took place at Silverstone with competitors going from game-winners to race track stars. Mentoring and judging took place after a final race between contestants found a winner.

By John Goreham Aug 14 2015 - 9:25am

2016 Lexus LX 570 gets safety updates a new look and more

Lexus largest SUV makes a leap forward in technology.

By John Goreham Aug 14 2015 - 9:05am

2016 Mazda CX-3 Now On Sale

The all-new subcompact crossover from Mazda is ready and waiting at a dealer near you.

By Denis Flierl Aug 14 2015 - 7:01am

Track-ready BMW M4 GTS Concept breaks cover at Pebble Beach

The BMW M4 GTS Concept breaks cover at Pebble Beach and is ready for high-performance enthusiasts. Is this car street legal?

By Parks McCants Aug 13 2015 - 7:21pm

Refreshed Accord alludes to very high-tech 2016 Civic lineup

With 2016 Honda Civic slated for U.S. dealer delivery sometime in late Oct, early November 2015, Civic fans are looking for a bit of news as to what performance and options they may find in Honda’s most advanced Civic produced to date. We look to 2016 Accord for an answer or two.

By Patrick Rall Aug 13 2015 - 2:59pm

Build Your 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Online Now

The configurator for the 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang has fired up on Ford.com – allowing us to price out and build our ideal super-Stang, along with verifying prices and options for the newest Shelby GT350 pairing.

By John Goreham Aug 13 2015 - 1:36pm

Be sure to get real carbon fiber on your 2016 Lexus RC F

Our research shows that what is marketed as carbon fiber is not always the actual material.

By Patrick Rall Aug 13 2015 - 11:31am

3 Way Dodge Hellcat, Viper Burnout for America!

Last night at the Roadkill Tour event outside of the Pontiac Silverdome, the folks from Dodge hitched a 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a 2015 Dodge Viper to each other for a “3-way tug-o-war” that was really an incredible 3-way burnout – with the resulting smoke painting the sky red, white and blue.

By Denis Flierl Aug 13 2015 - 8:30am

How Subaru made Levorg safer than their other models

The new 2016 Subaru Levorg sports tourer that is launching in the UK will be safer than all other models in the lineup. How did they make Levorg safer?

By John Goreham Aug 12 2015 - 2:20pm

The interesting thing one Toyota Exec sees as Toyota’s top strength

If you are expecting Bill Fay, General Manager of Toyota to say “our people” or “our reliability” you guessed wrong.

By John Goreham Aug 12 2015 - 1:45pm

If the passenger floor of your RAV4 is wet – here is the fix

The RAV4 seems to have more than its share of wet passenger floors. Here is how to troubleshoot the issue.

By Patrick Rall Aug 12 2015 - 11:41am

Heritage Colors of the Dodge Challenger and Charger Ranked

Yesterday we brought you the news that the 2016 Dodge Charger and 2016 Dodge Challenger would be available in the striking Plum Crazy purple and today, we bring you a breakdown of the unique special edition colors features on these two Mopar muscle cars since returning to the lineup in the mid-2000s.

By Denis Flierl Aug 12 2015 - 7:39am

How 2016 Subaru Legacy beats the mid-size sedan competition in safety

There’s more new safety features on the 2016 Legacy and it sets it apart from the competition. What new safety upgrades beats the competition?

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