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 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.

By Patrick Rall Jun 16 2015 - 1:07pm

Forza 6 Coming September 15th, Ford GT Trailer Available Now

The Ford GT supercar will make its virtual debut in the Xbox One racing simulator Forza Motorsport 6 when the new game debuts on September15th, but you can see and hear the new Ford supercar in the first Forza 6 trailer video today.

By Parks McCants Jun 16 2015 - 12:09pm

We discover a feature that will make Honda HR-V #1 in 2015

Buyers are discovering the do-almost-anything utility in Honda’s latest sub compact entry. In a week of driving HR-V, we discover what sets this exceptional crossover apart from the crowd.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 16 2015 - 8:59am

Would current Tesla owners want to switch to this?

Success breeds competition and imitators. Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has stated that he thought one of the company’s biggest successes would be to see what Tesla could push the other auto companies into doing that they wouldn’t have done otherwise. And it is coming.

By Denis Flierl Jun 16 2015 - 8:43am

Go big or small with 2016 Subaru WRX STI that is the question

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI gets a new option for performance fans. Would you choose to go big or small with the new STI?

By Denis Flierl Jun 16 2015 - 8:28am

Did $4.5 Million Super Bowl XLIX ad spur BMW i3 sales? [video]

Remember the Super Bowl ad for the BMW i3? Did it create new momentum for the all-electric vehicle?

By Denis Flierl Jun 16 2015 - 8:19am

3 important updates are coming on 2016 Subaru Forester

Subaru announced pricing and updates for the 2016 Forester. What new refinements do consumers get for the modest price increase?

By Parks McCants Jun 15 2015 - 4:28pm

American Honda axes ‘Green’ GNG, Hybrid Civic

I’ve been asking the question for months, today American Honda answered. What does the future hold for Honda built alternative-fueled personal transportation?

By John Goreham Jun 15 2015 - 3:38pm

How much do you know about the only location that makes the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata?

There is only one place that makes Miatas. It history goes deeper than one day in 1945.

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2015 - 3:20pm

5 Tips to Get a Hellcat Dodge Sooner Than Later

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat are two of the hottest American performance cars ever and that has made them very hard to get, but with these 5 simple tips, you can put a Hellcat car in your garage sooner than later – along with one good tip for those buyers willing to wait a while.

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2015 - 1:44pm

How the Raptor Could Exist in Australia, Where the F150 Does Not

The Raptor name is known in the US as making the Ford F150 the most off-road capable factory half ton truck on the market, but when this dinosaur-themed name comes to the Australian market, it could be a factory off-road package for the smaller Ford Ranger – a truck that Americans won’t be seeing on their local roads anytime soon.

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2015 - 11:49am

Corvette Racing Wins the 24 Hours of LeMans

The Chevrolet Corvette C7R showed that it is one of the best production based race cars in the world this past weekend, with the Corvette Racing crew claiming the 2015 24 Hours of LeMans win in the GTE Pro class – winning by 5 laps after a 24 hour long battle with a Ferrari 459 Italia.

By John Goreham Jun 15 2015 - 9:15am

Lexus fans – does this Britt McHenry pic make you cringe or grin?

ESPN’s infamous Britt McHenry’s Lexus photo on Instagram makes us wonder. Yes, she's the one that went off on the tow truck employee.

By Denis Flierl Jun 15 2015 - 8:31am

4 ways Subaru will increase fuel mileage: # 1 is a new plug-in hybrid

Subaru has a business plan that includes a new plug-in-hybrid model. When will Subaru unveil the new PHEV?

2015 Subaru WRX STI, 2015 Ford Fiesta R5

By Denis Flierl Jun 15 2015 - 8:21am

Ken Block unveils new M-Sport Ford Fiesta Subaru WRX STI killer

Ken Block brings a full squad of rally cars to compete at New England Forest Rally, including a new M-Sport Ford Fiesta R5. Will he beat the 2015 Subaru WRX STI?

By Denis Flierl Jun 15 2015 - 8:09am

Watch the fastest lap at Nurburgring 24hr from winning 2015 STI NBR [video]

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI won the 2015 Nurburgring 24 hour race in convincing fashion. Check out the fastest lap video in the SPT3 class.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 14 2015 - 9:16pm

How Does Your EV Rate? Plug In America Releases EV Report

What is it going to take to move more drivers over to PHEV and pure EVs and what needs to be done by current EV drivers or by governments? Is there more to the story that can be done by manufacturers.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 14 2015 - 6:51am

How One Nissan LEAF Driver Gets The Most Out of His Battery Pack

If you are like me, you want to make sure you get the most out of your Nissan Leaf’s battery. This article will give you an overview of my battery philosophy which under full disclosure is my very own attitude toward the battery and is not backed up by data hungry research however, that being said, I do have 41,000 miles on my Leafs pack and do take very good care of it.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 13 2015 - 5:19pm

Nissan To Show Whacked Out Juke R NISMO at Goodwood

Nissan has teased the Juke R NISMO and says they'll be unveiling a "wild" version of the sport crossover at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. What could it be?

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 13 2015 - 9:01am

How to drive Tesla owners out of your state

At this point, the direct sales model that Tesla has employed since it began, has caused controversy from state dealership lobbyists. The news today is yet again, another problem for Tesla.

By Denis Flierl Jun 13 2015 - 8:17am

Are you looking for the perfect car enthusiasts Father’s Day gift?

Are you looking for that perfect gift for dad? Micahdoodles has the answer for any father or any gearhead. What special car would you like him to draw?

By John Goreham Jun 12 2015 - 2:14pm

Look at which cars unavailable 2016 Mazda Miata beats to get awards

The Mazda Miata you cannot yet buy in America is already racking up awards.

By Parks McCants Jun 12 2015 - 2:06pm

2016 Acura RLX Hybrid reported missing in action ( Video)

I was introduced to Acura’s flagship sedan back in August of 2014, and was immediately hooked. However, the RLX Sport Hybrid failed to materialize in the U.S. for 2015. Acura’s shipping 2016s, but where are they?

By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2015 - 1:05pm

Watch the World's Quickest Hellcat Challenger (Video)

While this record has not been verified by any official body, it appears as though the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in the video below is currently the quickest factory supercharged Mopar muscle car in the world – turning a quicker quarter mile time than any other Hellcat car that I have seen online or in person.

By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2015 - 11:38am

Ford GT Returning to LeMans in 2016 (Video)

The 2015 24 Hours of LeMans race starts tomorrow and today, Ford Motor Company announced their plans to return to LeMans in the 2016 race with the new Ford GT race car – which looks a great deal like the Ford GT street car with some extra aero bits and a flashy paint scheme completing the package.

By Denis Flierl Jun 12 2015 - 8:13am

AWD Legacy has lower fuel costs than 7 of its front-wheel-drive competitors

Cars.com, the premier online resource for car buying listed the most affordable midsize sedans currently for sale. Where does 2015 Subaru Legacy rank?

By John Goreham Jun 11 2015 - 1:35pm

Tesla Motors' low rank on Newsweek green company list is shocking

Newsweek’s annual ranking of the 500 largest public companies has an unexpected twist when it comes to Tesla.

By Patrick Rall Jun 11 2015 - 1:31pm

Second Sinkhole Corvette Restoration in Progress (Video)

The General Motors team tasked with restoring three of the eight historic Chevrolet Corvette show cars that were swallowed up by a sinkhole under the National Corvette Museum have started on the second of the cars, this time working on fixing up the 1992 Corvette that was the 1 millionth Corvette ever built.

By Patrick Rall Jun 11 2015 - 12:52pm

Diablosport Adds Big Power to the 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost

The tuning experts at Diablosport have announced the details for their 2015 Ford F150 EcoBoost products, with big power gains for both the new 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and the bigger 3.5L EcoBoost V6.

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