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 Jun 10 2015 - 8:38am

How Subaru and Ferrari are a lot alike

Subaru builds the 2016 WRX/STI performance car, Ferrari builds the 488 GTB and other sports cars. What makes the two automakers a lot alike?

By Denis Flierl Jun 10 2015 - 8:23am

Blue heron, snapping turtles, coyote, deer and bald eagles love Subaru [video]

The 2016 Subaru Outback and Subaru Legacy are built at the Subaru plant in Indiana. Why is it good for the environment?

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 9 2015 - 6:49pm

Elon Musk: 5 Reasons EVs Will Rule The Market

Yesterday Elon Musk was speaking to the Edison Electric Annual conference and as usual he made news, just like a politician with a controversial speech.

By Patrick Rall Jun 9 2015 - 6:45pm

Build Your 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Online Now

The configuration pages for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V sedan and coupe have officially gone live on Cadillac.com, giving prospective buyers the chance to virtually build and price their ideal high performance compact luxury sedan – with prices starting at $62,665 for the coupe and $60,465 for the sedan.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 9 2015 - 6:08pm

Tesla Dads, Your Kid's Electric Car is ready

How many miles of range will Tesla's new Model III have? Elon Musk reveals some details about Model III.

By Patrick Rall Jun 9 2015 - 3:28pm

2005-2014 Ford Mustang Added to Takata Airbag Recall List

More and more vehicles are joining the long Takata airbag recall list and the latest is the Ford Mustang from the 2005 through 2014 model years – effectively recalling the entire previous generation pony car for the same problem that is hammering over a million vehicles from multiple automakers.

By Parks McCants Jun 9 2015 - 12:32pm

Crook blames capture on stolen 1997 Honda Civic

In Tuesday’s news we find a story of a getaway gone wrong, and a bonehead thief blaming his capture on the Honda he was driving.

By Patrick Rall Jun 9 2015 - 12:03pm

2015 Ram Rebel Price Starts at $42,790 with Hemi Power

The Chrysler Group has announced the pricing for the new 2015 Ram Rebel in both two wheel drive and four wheel drive as well as with your choice of the 3.6L Pentastar V6 and the 5.7L Hemi V8, with the most affordable build starting at $42,790.

By Denis Flierl Jun 9 2015 - 8:28am

Watch 2015 Subaru Legacy go airborne before a violent head on crash [video]

A driver of a 2015 Subaru Legacy makes a scary flight through the air and crashes violently into a building. Check out the video.

By Denis Flierl Jun 9 2015 - 7:22am

2016 Subaru BRZ gets no change in price, power or features

The 2016 Subaru BRZ sports coupe is released in Canada with no changes in price, specs or features. What is up with BRZ?

By Parks McCants Jun 9 2015 - 12:12am

2015 Honda CR-V sets large wheel and tire trend for segment

Back in late 2014 Honda announced a “standard” alloy wheel redesign and size increase across the CR-V lineup. looking around, we find the competition following suite.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 8 2015 - 4:39pm

Three Reasons I Do Not Recommend Honda Fit EV

What does Honda do to its loyal buyers who want an electric car?

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 8 2015 - 3:42pm

Audi Possibly Converting This Popular Model as Tesla Model X Competitor

Audi is noticing there is an electric car competitive threat and look what it is possibly doing.

By Patrick Rall Jun 8 2015 - 2:34pm

67% of 2015 F150 Buyers Buy a V6

While most automakers continue to focus on getting the best fuel economy possible from a V8, the 2015 Ford F150 is flourishing in today’s market mainly with V6 power, thanks to the application of EcoBoost technology and a powerful, new naturally aspirated base 6-cylinder.

By Patrick Rall Jun 8 2015 - 2:07pm

2015 Dodge Charger Funny Car Wins in Englishtown

The 2015 Dodge Charger funny car continued its domination of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series this past weekend in Englishtown, New Jersey, as Matt Hagan won his 3rd race of the season, giving the 2015 Charger 7 wins in the first 9 events of 2015.

By Patrick Rall Jun 8 2015 - 11:46am

GM Preparing to Announce 2015 Corvette Z06 Nurburgring Record

While we don’t know the exact number just yet, General Motors has reportedly turned in a record Nürburgring lap of some sort for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and according to chief engineer Tadge Juechter, we should all know how fast the C7 Z06 got around the Ring very soon.

EV mandates will apply to small automakers Mazda and Subaru

By John Goreham Jun 8 2015 - 11:31am

Will Mazda, Subaru, and others be exempt from CARB EV mandates?

CARB’s most recent meeting verifies that small U.S. automakers will have to produce Zero emissions vehicles or pay the price, but there is one interesting twist.

2016 Honda HR-V vs. Mazda CX-3 fuel economy

By John Goreham Jun 8 2015 - 10:56am

2016 Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V tie with disappointing fuel economy

Mazda says it has class-leading numbers, but that is not our reading of the numbers.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 8 2015 - 10:32am

Tesla Model X needs to be sure to include this

The Tesla X has some great things going for it prior to its initial launch which is expected soon (I fail to put a date here because Tesla has missed the dates on more than one occasion). What features are people waiting for?

By Denis Flierl Jun 8 2015 - 8:26am

Subaru’s ad team masterfully tugs at your heart strings: Is it working?

Subaru has a new ad out for the 2015 Subaru Forester that pulls at your heart strings. Who keeps coming up with these tear jerkers?

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 8 2015 - 8:18am

Nissan LEAF Owners have always wanted this to happen, maybe it is closer than you think

New and amazing video shows Nissan's electric sports car ESFLOW in action - something LEAF owners always wanted.

By Denis Flierl Jun 8 2015 - 8:05am

2015 Subaru WRX STI gets 5th consecutive win of season at STPR

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car driven by David Higgins wins another victory for Subaru at STPR. How close was the race?

By Denis Flierl Jun 8 2015 - 7:51am

All three Subaru STIs get dusted at X Games Austin

The two 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC cars and Pastrana’s 2014 WRX STI get no medals at X Games. What happened in Austin?

By Denis Flierl Jun 8 2015 - 7:32am

First look at new Hyper Blue Subaru WRX/STI and BRZ coming this fall

Subaru brought two new cars to the Wicked Big Meet this weekend. A 2016 Subaru WRX STI and a 2016 BRZ both in new Hyper Blue. Do you like the new color?

Carlos Ghosn in Self-Driving Nissan LEAF

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 8 2015 - 7:27am

Here is How Nissan's Carlos Ghosn Test Drives Self-Driving LEAF

Have you seen a self-driving Nissan LEAF? A new video shows Nissan's CEO Carlos Chosn test driving self-driving Nissan LEAF and sharing his opinions about when these cars may be on the roads.

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 6 2015 - 9:49pm

Current Leaf Owners Long for One Thing Maybe Nissan will Deliver

Every Nissan LEAF driver has likely experienced a common, typical challenge from time to time, but will Nissan be there with a remedy soon? Every LEAF owner has probably forgotten to plug in the car and experienced that "oh no" feeling of, "I am in trouble now." I can’t remember ever forgetting to plug in my Nissan LEAF, but my wife has. So I do know the feeling.

By Denis Flierl Jun 6 2015 - 8:04am

Is Subaru more concerned about your dog than they are your children? [video]

Subaru continues its support of pet safety through its partnership with the Center for Pet Safety. Why do they put such emphasis on pet safety in their vehicles?

By Douglas Stansfield Jun 5 2015 - 10:56pm

How can BMW improve i3 sales with its dealers and its perception?

When a multinational car company like BMW spends three to four years and three cars to perfect its electric car offering, why are sales so pathetic?

By Aaron Turpen Jun 5 2015 - 6:26pm

2016 Nissan Maxima Enters Showrooms

The all-new 2016 Maxima has entered showrooms around the nation and is now wowing buyers the same way it wowed audiences at its unveils at auto shows globally.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 5 2015 - 6:16pm

Nissan Versa Note Named a Best Car for Recent College Graduates

A popular automotive publication has named the Nissan Versa Note to its list of "10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates." It's obvious why.

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