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 Parks McCants Jun 25 2015 - 1:02pm

Acura NSX Supercar to pace 2015 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Once again Honda is co-sponsoring the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. For 2015, Acura’s pulling out all stops and releasing something highly anticipated by fans worldwide.

By Patrick Rall Jun 25 2015 - 11:26am

General Lee Dodge Charger Banned from Future Production

Warner Brothers has announced that the bright orange Dodge Charger from the Dukes of Hazzard television and movie series will never again be produced as a die cast toy or collectable due to pressure to eradicate the Confederate flag from modern day America.

By Denis Flierl Jun 25 2015 - 8:01am

Higgins wants improvements made to $159K Subaru WRX STI NR4

The most expensive 2015 Subaru WRX STI on the planet is undergoing some final testing. What improvements does Higgins think it still needs?

By Denis Flierl Jun 25 2015 - 7:52am

Customer receives unique 2015 BMW M4 Individual 25th Anniversary model

As unique as the customer who requested this 2015 BMW M4 Individual 25th Anniversary model, so is the car itself. What makes this M4 unique?

By John Goreham Jun 24 2015 - 2:59pm

Lexus reveals hoverboard - no comment on T34 hovercar project

Wait, hoverboards are real?

By Patrick Rall Jun 24 2015 - 1:12pm

2016 Ram Packs 900lb-ft of Torque, Tows 31,210lbs

The Chrysler Group has announced some changes for the 2016 Ram trucks and with 900lb-ft of torque, the new Ram HD has more torque than any mass-produced vehicle ever sold anywhere in the world – which also leads to the highest towing capacity ever offered by a consumer-grade pickup truck.

By Patrick Rall Jun 24 2015 - 11:31am

Here is the First 2015 Ford Mustang Race Car

This morning, Ford Motor Company offered up the first bit of information on the 2015 Ford Shelby GT350R-C Mustang race car, which will make its on-track debut this weekend at Watkins Glen in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge.

By Patrick Rall Jun 24 2015 - 10:46am

5 Ways the 2016 Camaro Convertible is Better than Ever

General Motors has rolled out the first official information on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible and this new drop top has five vital features that make it better than any Camaro Convertible in the past – while also having a distinct advantage over the Ford Mustang Convertible.

By Denis Flierl Jun 24 2015 - 8:51am

2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy may have problems in emergency braking

2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Legacy (Liberty) have been recalled in Australia. What’s the potential issue with the brakes?

By Denis Flierl Jun 24 2015 - 8:32am

Why experience won’t help Walker pilot the Scion FR-S at 14,110 ft. Pikes Peak

Scion will race the FR-S sports coupe at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Robert Walker has three years experience but it may not help.

By Parks McCants Jun 23 2015 - 4:16pm

2016 Honda HR-V lake camping adventure

Smaller than Honda CR-V, and powered by Honda’s iconic 1.8 Liter Civic engine, many future crossover buyers may pass on HR-V, due to a misperception or two. Let’s get them out of the way now! We take Honda HR-V on a lake camping weekend and love it!

By John Goreham Jun 23 2015 - 11:47am

2016 Chevy Camaro Convertible Images Sneak Out

The folks at GM dribbled out a few images on their site yesterday. Here is a sneak peek if you can’t wait.

By John Goreham Jun 23 2015 - 10:53am

2016 Mazda6 beats all other mid-size sedans in comparison

The Mazda6 is chosen as the best mid-size sedan by Automobile Magazine. Here’s why.

By Denis Flierl Jun 23 2015 - 7:21am

Why you don’t want to buy the 2016 Subaru WRX in 5 years

The 2016 Subaru WRX is the best buy in the compact performance class today according to Edmunds. Why did they rate the new Subaru WRX so high?

By Denis Flierl Jun 23 2015 - 7:05am

How 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 outshines larger displacement engines

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 qualified 11th and finished in six place at round 3 SUPER GT. How does BRZ catch the larger displacement engines?

By Aaron Turpen Jun 23 2015 - 1:39am

Nissan Becomes Official Automotive Partner of Wounded Warrior Project

After several collaborations, Nissan and the Wounded Warrior Project decided to make their partnership closer with Nissan being named the official automotive partner for WWP.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 23 2015 - 1:03am

Infiniti Q30 Will Debut at Frankfurt As First-ever Infiniti Compact

Infiniti, Nissan's premium brand, will unveil its new compact car, the Q30, at the Frankfurt International Auto Show later this year. Will it eventually come to the U.S.?

By John Goreham Jun 22 2015 - 7:33pm

Lexus will attack the clock at Pikes Peak in this insane RCF

Lexus will finally start to show off its V8 coupes in racing.

By John Goreham Jun 22 2015 - 4:45pm

Will this be the 2015 Mazda Miata's last award?

The New England Motor Press has awarded the NC-generation MX-5 Miata its “Affordable Convertible Award." Will this be the last award for this vehicle?

By Patrick Rall Jun 22 2015 - 1:24pm

2015 Charger Wins in Bristol in All-Mopar Final Round

This past weekend, the 2015 Dodge Charger funny cars entered the 11th race of the 2015 NHRA season and when the final round had been run, Matt Hagan had claimed his 4th win of the season while the 2015 Dodge Charger claimed its 88h win – once again in dominating fashion.

By Patrick Rall Jun 22 2015 - 11:52am

TopSpeed Cooks Up the 2016 Shelby GT350S Mustang

Based on comments made by Shelby brand manager Jim Owens, there is a Ford Mustang Shelby GT350S race car on the way and the folks at TopSpeed have already drawn up what they expect this new road racer to look like, as shown in the image above.

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?

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