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 Jul 13 2015 - 8:11am

Why BMW M3 is the reason to see new Mission Impossible Rogue Nation [video]

The 2015 BMW M3 could steal the show in the new Mission Impossible “Rogue Nation” movie starring Tom Cruise. How many M3s get destroyed in the movie?

By Aaron Turpen Jul 13 2015 - 1:26am

2015 Infiniti QX80 Wins AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award

The QX80 won the Best-in-Class Luxury Segment award from the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards.

By Douglas Stansfield Jul 12 2015 - 11:38pm

When will Nissan Leaf Drivers declare Range Anxiety Dead?

Recently I posted an article that Nissan’s next version of the Leaf is planned to have 330 miles of range. Another article read that Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn stated range will be 3 and 4 times the current Leaf Range. Well that means 300 to 400 miles. So you know it is coming and the energy density of LiFePo4 cells are improving every day. Here is my surprise.

By Denis Flierl Jul 12 2015 - 6:56am

How BMW pulled off historic 1-7 DTM finish

BMW Motorsport made history in the seventh race of the DTM season, claiming all of the top seven positions.

By Denis Flierl Jul 11 2015 - 6:58am

Why Aussie Subaru executive flied to Japan to plead for more Outbacks

Subaru Australia is experiencing incredible sales of the new 2015 Subaru Outback. A Subaru exec in Australia pleads with FHI for more to sell.

By John Goreham Jul 10 2015 - 4:52pm

How Lexus turns up the spindle grill on new 2016 ES 350

Lexus is finding customers prefer the spindle grill and is making the most of it.

By Patrick Rall Jul 10 2015 - 3:18pm

How the Turbo Camaro Could Beat the EcoBoost Mustang

We have been so focused on talking about the real world specifications of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro that we didn’t look at one of the most important aspects of a new vehicle – and a lower purchase price could play a big part in the new turbocharged 4-cylinder Camaro RS challenging the more powerful EcoBoost Mustang.

By Parks McCants Jul 10 2015 - 1:40pm

Dealers offer ‘Real’ July discounts on 2015 Honda Civic

Working in and around the auto industry, one sees a bit of shenanigans from time to time as to dealer promoted buyer’s incentives. How “Real” is Honda’s July Civic incentive?

By Patrick Rall Jul 10 2015 - 12:39pm

Don't Fear the Manual Transmission Hellcat Challenger

As buyers have been quick to snatch up the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with the new 8-speed automatic transmission, it has created a surplus of models with a manual transmission so if you want to buy the 707hp muscle car this year, the 6-speed manual transmission shouldn’t be a sticking point in your purchasing decision.

2015 Toyota Camry supports American workers

By John Goreham Jul 10 2015 - 11:20am

Toyota Camry supports three-times more American workers than other top-ranked American cars

Cars.com’s annual ranking of the most American-made vehicles is a little different than other rankings. Here’s why.

By Denis Flierl Jul 10 2015 - 7:38am

Australia getting Levorg and 4 new special limited edition Subarus

The WRX based 2016 Subaru Levorg is heading to Australia. What will make this new model different from the Japan model?

By Patrick Rall Jul 9 2015 - 4:35pm

8-Speed, Packages Gone from Dodge Challenger Hellcat Build Page

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat has basically been not-for-sale for several months now due to the massive backlog of orders and as the company begins to wind down the hectic 2015 model year, several items have been removed from the build page on Dodge.com, including the 8-speed automatic transmissions and all of the option packages.

By Patrick Rall Jul 9 2015 - 3:56pm

2 Promising Engines Rumors for Next GT500 Mustang

While Ford Motor Company is focused on the launch of the new Shelby GT350 Mustang, the muscle car community is still eagerly discussing the prospect of a GT500 Mustang to rival the Dodge Challenger Hellcat and in those discussions, two interesting rumors have cropped up – including a Mustang with the monster EcoBoost from the Ford GT and a forced induction version of the GT350 flat plane V8.

By Patrick Rall Jul 9 2015 - 1:08pm

2016 Turbo Camaro Could Be Far Lighter than EcoBoost Mustang

We still don’t have the official weight figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but based on comments made by Camaro mastermind Al Oppenheiser when speaking with Autoblog, it sounds as though the turbocharged 4-cylinder Chevy muscle car could weigh significantly less than the popular EcoBoost Mustang – which could help make up for the power differential between the two.

By Douglas Stansfield Jul 9 2015 - 10:21am

This New Technology Could Extend Nissan LEAF's Range to 338 Miles

How far do you need to go in a single day? If you spend 6 hours a day in a car and have an insane commune as a salesman or making delivers the future of unbelievable EV Range may be here for you. This recently released video shows one thing that is truly going to be the real time game changer for sure.

By John Goreham Jul 9 2015 - 10:14am

2015 Lexus CT 200h owners happier with car than BMW 3-Series owners

A new survey reveals an uncomfortable truth about car ownership and the divide between what car magazines like and what real owners like when it comes to cars.

By Douglas Stansfield Jul 9 2015 - 9:53am

This Electric Van Is The Solution for EV Fans, Who Need More Than 7 Seats

Do you want to drive an Electric Vehicle, but need more seating capacity than a Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt? Do you have a small church or small school that needs to ferry little ones from one place to another, but can’t fit them all in a Nissan Leaf?

By Denis Flierl Jul 9 2015 - 8:40am

Do you want a manual gearbox in that BMW M3/M4? BMW says not for long

According to recent reports, you won’t be able to get a manual gearbox in the new BMW M3 or BMW M4. Why is BMW likely dropping the manual?

By Denis Flierl Jul 9 2015 - 8:25am

Why these 2 cheap Subarus are car thieves top choice

The Subaru Forester and Subaru Impreza are in the top ten most stolen cars in New Zealand. Why are the two Subarus popular targets with car thieves?

By Aaron Turpen Jul 8 2015 - 1:23pm

Infiniti Recreates 'Blond in a Ferrari' Scene From Lampoon's Vacation

The video features the 2015 Infiniti QX60 and, of course, a blond in a Ferrari in tribute to National Lampoon's Vacation. But with a surprise twist.

By John Goreham Jul 8 2015 - 11:36am

Consumer Reports - 2015 Toyota Tacoma ride like being stung by wasps

Consumer Reports takes a stab at truck reporting and disses the Tacoma while calling the Chevy Colorado “elite.”

By Patrick Rall Jul 8 2015 - 11:05am

GM: No 7:08 Nurburgring Lap for the C7 Corvette Z06

After talking yesterday about the rumored 7:08 lap time turned in by the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at the Nürburgring, a new report citing information from General Motors unequivocally states that the 7:08 Ring time did not happen.

By Patrick Rall Jul 8 2015 - 10:37am

Ford Punishes the 2017 F150 Raptor in the Desert

While Ford Motor Company has continued to hold back all of the key details of the 2017 SVT Raptor F150, the automaker recently issued a brief statement explaining that the newest Ford sport truck has completed over a thousand miles of desert testing – and it did so with flying colors.

By Denis Flierl Jul 8 2015 - 7:50am

Ride along on 780hp Subaru “Gobstopper II"s incredible Goodwood run [video]

Olly Clark set the fastest Goodwood Festival of speed hillclimb run this year. Climb aboard the 780hp Subaru WRX STI and see how fast it really is.

By Denis Flierl Jul 8 2015 - 7:36am

Sinister looking zero emissions BMW i8 goes 300 miles on unlikely power source

BMW brings out a new i8 prototype that is sinister looking. What kind of new power source does it have?

By John Goreham Jul 7 2015 - 6:12pm

Toyota first company with a 300-mile range zero emissions vehicle

EPA estimates Toyota Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle has 312 miles range.

By Patrick Rall Jul 7 2015 - 4:17pm

The 600hp Hennessey 2015 F150 Proves Itself Underrated on the Dyno

Last December we brought you a first look at the Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 package for the new 2015 Ford F150 and now that those monster performance trucks are hitting the street, we have a video of one of those beasts in action on the dyno – and the results are pretty impressive.

By John Goreham Jul 7 2015 - 2:58pm

2016 Mazda3 comes with more standard goodies and a lower price

Mazda will package more standard content into its popular compact and starting prices come down a bit.

By Patrick Rall Jul 7 2015 - 1:14pm

Rumor: C7 Corvette Z06 Lapped the Nurburgring in 7:08

While there has still been no official word from General Motors, a new report citing inside information insists that the C7 Corvette Z06 rocketed around the Nürburgring in just 7 minutes and 8 seconds, which seems far more reasonable than the previous rumored time that was in the 6 minute range.

By Patrick Rall Jul 7 2015 - 12:10pm

Scat Pack Challenger Available, but Very Limited for 2015

A recent report stated that the 485hp Scat Pack model of the 2015 Dodge Challenger was sold out and while there are some examples of this incredible performance car bargain available at dealerships – this is quickly becoming almost as tough to get as the 707hp Hellcat Challenger.

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