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 Apr 9 2015 - 12:35pm

Listen to the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Roar (Video)

This morning, the Ford Performance YouTube page posted the best video we have seen thus far of the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, giving us our first chance to really hear the roar of the flat plane V8 when it is being pushed towards its limits.

By John Goreham Apr 9 2015 - 9:29am

Toyota's 2015 RAV4 has an important safety change

Toyota made changes to the 2015 RAV4 that shoppers of new and used RAV4s should know about.

By Denis Flierl Apr 9 2015 - 8:38am

Listen to the 450hp 2015 Subaru BRZ STI Concept [video]

The 2015 Subaru BRZ STI Concept makes its debut at the New York International Auto Show. Listen to the 450hp 2.0-liter turbo engine.

By Denis Flierl Apr 9 2015 - 8:14am

STI ramps up involvement with 2015 WRX STI Global Rallycross

The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car sits at the New York International Auto Show already making a statement. How will STI’s new involvement affect results?

By John Goreham Apr 8 2015 - 6:16pm

Toyota releases details on new 2016 RAV4 including new SE

Toyota is making substantive changes to the 2016 RAV4 in the areas of safety, content and styling. Here is what is coming.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2015 - 5:31pm

Hennessey to Build 1,000hp 2016 Cadillac CTS-V

If you buy one of the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V super sedans when they arrive later this year and you quickly decide that 640 horsepower isn’t enough, the folks at Hennessey Performance have a trio of upgrade packages already planned for the new high performance luxury sedan – including an HPE1000 package that lifts the output to a stunning 1,000 horsepower.

By John Goreham Apr 8 2015 - 4:17pm

Watch MotorWeek's surprise test result of the 2015 Lexus RC F

MotorWeek's is just the latest automotive track test that concludes the Lexus RC F is comparable to the 2015 BMW M4.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2015 - 2:17pm

Beware of Dealerships Taking Hellcat Challenger, Charger Orders

After receiving a handful of emails from people who have recently ordered a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat or 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, it seemed like a good time to explain the difference between ordering a car through the order bank and simply placing an order with a dealership – as orders being accepted right now aren’t getting you much closer to owning a 707hp Mopar muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2015 - 11:49am

Shocking News: GM's Mark Reuss Expects Camaro Six to Beat Mustang

Fox News recently spoke with General Motors’ Mark Reuss about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and while this might come as a surprised to some – GM’s Executive Vice President of Global Product Development expects that the 6th gen Camaro will beat the new Ford Mustang in pretty much every way.

By Denis Flierl Apr 8 2015 - 8:54am

Subaru takes Most Trusted Brand in America crown away from Honda

When it comes to crowns, Honda has worn this one for a long time and now it’s been taken away by Subaru. What award did Subaru just pick up?

By Denis Flierl Apr 8 2015 - 8:35am

How the BMW i8 won the World Green Car award

The BMW i8 was declared the 2015 World Green Car at the New York International Auto Show. How did the i8 get there?

Toyota Sasafety Sense, Lexus Safety System+

By John Goreham Apr 7 2015 - 5:57pm

Toyota and Lexus launch new lower cost active safety systems

Toyota and Lexus dramatically reduce the cost of important safety systems and begin the roll out.

By Patrick Rall Apr 7 2015 - 2:55pm

Drive the 2015 Dodge Challenger, Charger on Forza Horizon 2

The 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2015 Dodge Charger made their video game debut last month as part of the new Forza Fast and the Furious standalone expansion pack, but today, the cars of the Fast and Furious series come to the full Forza Horizon 2 game as part of the April DLC car pack.

By Patrick Rall Apr 7 2015 - 1:36pm

Ford Breaks Down 2015 F150 Weight Savings

The 2015 Ford F150 has gotten a ton of attention for its weight saving aluminum body, but in designing the new half ton F Series pickup, the Ford team cut weight in more areas than just the body panels – and a new statement from the Motor Company breaks down where engineers helped to reduce the overall weight of the new models.

By Patrick Rall Apr 7 2015 - 10:07am

Cadillac XTS Doesn't Have a Future

The new Cadillac CT6 will serve as the flagship of the American luxury brand and as a result, the current top of the line Cadillac XTS will not see a next generation as the company phases out the old names and the old models.

By Denis Flierl Apr 7 2015 - 8:32am

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: One of 10 Best Hybrids under $30K

Kelly Blue Book names the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid to their “10 Best Hybrid cars under $30,000” list. What sets the XV apart from the rest?

By Denis Flierl Apr 7 2015 - 8:05am

BMW M4 gets V8 engine swap by EAS for best April Fools joke

European Auto Source says they swapped the I6 turbo in the new BMW M4 for a S65 V8 powerplant. Or did they?

By Denis Flierl Apr 7 2015 - 7:50am

2015 Subaru Outback DNA helps it soar Down Under

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is soaring in Australia where the multi-purpose vehicle received its DNA.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 7 2015 - 2:17am

The promise of Formula E

It is not hard to tell that the Formula E all-electric racing series is in its inaugural season, or that advanced electric vehicle technology is still young. But oh, what potential the future holds.

By John Goreham Apr 6 2015 - 8:05pm

2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport finishes last in Car and Driver Comparison

The test we had been waiting for has now come to pass. Lexus’ RC 350 F Sport does not continue the IS 350’s win streak.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2015 - 2:42pm

A Look at Australian 2015 Ford Mustang Pricing

While the 2015 Ford Mustang is being priced extremely high in many global markets due to high import costs, those new Mustang buyers in Australia will be paying a much smaller price than those muscle car lovers in the other non-North American countries we have discussed in the past few months.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2015 - 1:57pm

Hellcat Challenger Stomps Tesla in Quarter Mile Rematch

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat driver who took a beating from a new Tesla Model S P85D a few months back has gotten his rematch and this time, the 707 horsepower muscle car handed the world’s quickest EV a proper beating.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2015 - 12:36pm

2016 Chevrolet Camaro V6 Could Pack More than 335hp

While there isn’t likely to be new official news on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro until Thursday, the introduction of the new Cadillac CT6 with a new version of the 3.6L V6 with 335 horsepower has us thinking that the 6th gen Camaro base model will pack the same 335 horsepower – if not more.

By John Goreham Apr 6 2015 - 9:30am

2015 Toyota Tacoma best mid-size pickup value – Vincentric

Although the Tacoma is not the newest vehicle in the mid-size pickup segment, it is still the best value. Here’s why.

By Denis Flierl Apr 6 2015 - 8:57am

Performance M3/M4 help BMW top Lexus and Mercedes in luxury car sales

With help from BMW’s performance division, BMW is sitting on top as the luxury car leader in the U.S. What is attracting buyers to BMW M?

2015 Lexus RC #1 Small Upscale Car US News

By John Goreham Apr 6 2015 - 8:28am

US News names 2015 Lexus RC #1 Upscale Small Car

Setting aside that the 2015 Lexus RC 350 and RCF are not small cars, Lexus RC fans will agree with the overall sentiment.

2015 Subaru WRX, 2015 Subaru WRX STI, 2015 Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl Apr 6 2015 - 7:53am

Subaru is now the Best Performance Brand in America

With the help of the 2015 Subaru WRX, WRX STI and BRZ sports cars, KBB ranks the Subaru brand the best performance brand in America. Who did Subaru beat?

By Denis Flierl Apr 6 2015 - 7:22am

2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 takes a risk at rainy Okayama opener [video]

In the first round of the SUPER GT Series, the 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 finishes 17th. What happened at the rain-soaked Okayama opener?

By Aaron Turpen Apr 5 2015 - 3:06pm

Nissan Details New Driver Attention Alert System Now Available in 2015 Murano, 2016 Maxima

The 2015 Nissan Murano has a surprise system that many may not be aware of: Nissan's new Driver Attention Alert program meant to let drivers know when their attention is not on the road.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 5 2015 - 2:41pm

2016 Maxima Unveil Has Surprise Nissan Connect Services and SiriusXM ConnectSM Announcement

Nissan and SiriusXM satellite radio are teaming up to provide extended Nissan Connect services in select 2016 model vehicles, including the all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima. The announcement caught many in the technology industry by surprise.

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