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 Jun 22 2015 - 11:11am

2016 Camaro Convertible Coming Wednesday, Teased Today (Video)

General Motors really hasn’t had much to say about the arrival of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, but a new 15 second video on the official Chevrolet YouTube page suggests that the new drop top muscle car will debut this Wednesday – we just don’t know when or where or how.

By Denis Flierl Jun 22 2015 - 8:14am

2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC fans disappointed again at Daytona

The two 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross cars were nowhere to be found at the Final GRC Daytona yesterday. What happened to SRT USA?

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By Denis Flierl Jun 22 2015 - 8:05am

One powerful reason why buying a BMW will give you immense delight

Three BMW models are the top ranked vehicles in their categories according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality Study. What are the top 3 BMW’s?

By Denis Flierl Jun 22 2015 - 7:53am

4 reasons why Subaru’s overachieving Legacy could be the best mid-size sedan

Subaru received two Best Value Awards from Edmunds.com. The 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan and WRX performance compact. What did They say about Legacy?

By Aaron Turpen Jun 21 2015 - 1:29am

Nissan NISMO Didn't Win Le Mans, But They Will Make 2016 Awesome

The Nissan team made their first entry into the P1 class at Le Mans this year and though the team didn't win, yet the top teams that have dominated the circuit for years now should be worried.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 20 2015 - 7:59am

Would you spend $159K on a Subaru WRX STI to destroy it on the rally course?

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI can be transformed by JRM into the 2015 NR4-spec Subaru WRX STI rally car. Will many people spend $159K on this rally car?

By Patrick Rall Jun 19 2015 - 6:41pm

Why the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Launch Control is the Best (Video)

One of the coolest features of the 2015 Ford Mustang GT is the launch control system and while testing the new Blue Oval pony car, I found the Mustang’s system to be the best of the modern muscle cars - and I put together the brief video below that lets you hear the roar of the 5.0L V8 when launching hard from a stop and running through a few gears.

By Patrick Rall Jun 19 2015 - 1:53pm

Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat is on the Road Now

We have been talking about the possibility of a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT packing the Hellcat Hemi for months and according to the folks at Motor Authority, that vehicle has not only been given the greenlight – but these same sources insist that there are Hellcat-powered Jeep test mules on the road right now.

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By Parks McCants Jun 19 2015 - 12:58pm

2016 Honda Pilot takes 'Mud Bogging' to new level [Video]

How many times have you been stuck in mud, sand or snow, or simply required a bit more traction when pulling that overweight trailer?

By Denis Flierl Jun 19 2015 - 8:46am

How taking risks on new BMW M3/M4 paid off big for the brand

One feature stood out on the new BMW M3/M4 to experts so much, it wins the brand a big accolade. Why did BMW drop V8 power and go with an inline 6?

By Denis Flierl Jun 19 2015 - 7:56am

You can only look and not touch Subaru’s new Impreza Sport hybrid

Subaru is launching a new 2016 Impreza Sport Hybrid in Japan. Will other global markets get the new hybrid?

By Aaron Turpen Jun 19 2015 - 1:34am

2015 Nissan Sentra Named Top Compact Car in JD Power Quality Study

The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study is out and guess who's got the top spot in compact cars? Better still, the study is the result of consumer surveys. Find out why this matters to you.

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2015 - 5:21pm

How the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Quiets Itself

The 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will have a high performance exhaust mode with different settings for different volume levels and thanks to a YouTube user who was positioned perfectly behind the new super-Stang – we have a chance to hear exhaust system as the drivers toggles between the different modes.

2015 Toyota Tacoma highest resale value projection Edmunds

By John Goreham Jun 18 2015 - 5:00pm

2015 Tacoma Leads Toyota to Best Projected Retained Value Award

Edmunds chooses Toyota trucks as the most likely to retain value.

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2015 - 2:51pm

2016 Camaro Could Go on Sale August 13th

While there has been no official word from General Motors, a new rumor indicates that the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro could go on sale on August 13th, 2015 with production beginning the following week – a rumor that makes sense from some angles but not others.

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2015 - 1:17pm

Why You Shouldn't Expect Changes for the 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat

There have been a few rumors floating around about changes coming for the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat so I wanted to address these rumors while offering an explanation as to why we shouldn’t expect any real changes for the 2016 model year.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 18 2015 - 8:58am

Subaru scores very low on J.D. Power Initial Quality study

The 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study is announced and the Subaru brand is nowhere to be found on the top brands list. Were did Subaru rank?

By Denis Flierl Jun 18 2015 - 7:40am

Top global competition proves why revolutionary BMW i8 is the best

When it comes to proving why BMW is the best engine builder in the world, The 2015 Engine of the Year awards tell the story. Why is BMW i8 the best?

By John Goreham Jun 17 2015 - 8:30pm

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD's secret weapon - sensible shoes

We drive the updated 2015 RAV4 XLE and find out why it handles and rides so well.

By Parks McCants Jun 17 2015 - 5:26pm

2016 Honda Pilot arrives in showrooms June 18 with a surprise or two

Although the headline may be a bit vague, while driving 2016 Honda Pilot for the first time, I discovered the key to Honda’s next success story.

By John Goreham Jun 17 2015 - 3:26pm

Toyota and Lexus now ranked equally in 2015 Initial Quality Study – Why?

In the latest J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study, Toyota’s quality now equal to Lexus.'

By Patrick Rall Jun 17 2015 - 2:02pm

1 Reason the 2016 Camaro Won't Compete Globally with Mustang

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro looks primed and ready to compete with the new Ford Mustang here in the USA, but in the global muscle car war, the 6th gen Camaro will have a hard time competing with the Mustang without the right hand drive configuration that is needed in many markets.

By John Goreham Jun 17 2015 - 2:01pm

Toyota fixes Tacoma’s most annoying issue for 2016

For 2016, Toyota finally adds what owners have been asking for a long time.

By Patrick Rall Jun 17 2015 - 1:08pm

Dodge Viper Leads LeMans Early, Drops Out Late

This past weekend marked the return of the Dodge Viper to the 24 Hours of LeMans Race and while both the drivers and the car looked great throughout much of the race, mechanical issues in the final hours forced the Viper team to watch the end of the race from the garage area.

By Patrick Rall Jun 17 2015 - 12:28pm

How the 2015 Shelby Mustang Will Hunt the Hellcat: Meet the Super Snake

The 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang has been built to beat any other muscle car around a road course, but for those 2015 Mustang fans who want a Shelby that will challenge the Dodge Hellcat in a straight line, the 2015 Shelby Super Snake has arrived – with power levels reaching 750+ horsepower.

By Denis Flierl Jun 17 2015 - 8:35am

See how not to drive your BMW M4 on the Nurburgring [video]

What happens when a drivers gets over confident in is driving abilities? See what happens when a BMW M4 driver takes on the Nurburgring.

By Denis Flierl Jun 17 2015 - 8:26am

Watch worlds fastest Scion FR-S run the quarter mile in 9 seconds [video]

They say it’s the fastest street legal Scion FR-S on the planet. Watch this Raven Black FR-S run the quarter mile on the drag strip in 9 seconds.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 16 2015 - 10:18pm

See How Nissan Leaf, Ford C-Max Energi Compare at Recent Test Drive

So Nissan Leaf owners, and Ford C-Max Energi owners, how do you think your brand of car did at a recent consumer drive event? Do you think the Hybrid did better or the fully electric models?

By Patrick Rall Jun 16 2015 - 1:46pm

John Force Camaro Beats Johnson's Dodge Charger in New England

It has been a frustrating first season for John Force Racing and their new Chevrolet Camaro funny cars, but this past weekend, the living legend scored his second win of the season and his second win in the new Camaro race car – beating one of the dominating Don Schumacher Dodge Charger teams.

Prevent your Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being stolen

By John Goreham Jun 16 2015 - 1:17pm

Keep your Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being stolen

We offer ideas to keep your non-locking Toyota Tacoma tailgate from being carried away.

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