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 Armen Hareyan Mar 31 2015 - 9:53am

Has Pennzoil Made the Best Hellcat Drifting Video?

About five days ago on March 25, Pennzoil unveiled an ad featuring a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in it. Some auto enthusiasts have already named it as the best Hellcat video made so far.

By Denis Flierl Mar 31 2015 - 8:47am

Will iconic Subaru WRX STI meet challenge from Ford’s hot hatch Focus RS?

The new 2016 Ford Focus makes its official debut at NYIAS this weekend. How will this new competition from Ford affect Subaru’s 2015 WRX STI?

By Denis Flierl Mar 31 2015 - 8:33am

First customer takes delivery of ultra exclusive BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition

The BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition is super expensive and ultra-exclusive. The first customer took delivery of the Marco Wittmann model.

By Craig Couture Mar 30 2015 - 10:42pm

McLaren Is Expanding Faster Than Starbucks

While you won't see a new McLaren every time you venture out in your hometown, your chances of spotting the exclusive marque in the wild are getting better.

By Brian Rutter Mar 30 2015 - 7:29pm

Hellcat Jeep Could Bring Back Respect

By Parks McCants Mar 30 2015 - 6:26pm

Dreams of Honda Ridgeline Hybrid top New York Auto Show speculation

American Honda Motors is pulling off the biggest anticipatory, suspense building announcement in recent memory. Top of the wish and want list for many Ridgeline loyal is a 2016 edition featuring greater fuel economy. How will Honda achieve it?

By Craig Couture Mar 30 2015 - 5:41pm

2015 Mercedes AMG C63 Could Be The Best Euro Performance Value

Affalterbach's answer to the M3 trumps the BMW in power and style. With performance on par with its Munich competition, the C63 may be the performance choice in European sedans.

By Patrick Rall Mar 30 2015 - 4:58pm

Hellcat Charger Top Speed Record Challenged by BMW

The new Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the quickest and fastest 4-door production sedan in the world, but when the newest Alpina version of the BMW M5 arrives later this year with 591 horsepower and 590lb-ft of torque, it will have a top speed that will challenge that of the 707 horsepower Charger.

By John Goreham Mar 30 2015 - 4:15pm

New 2016 MX-5 Miata prices and trims set by Mazda

One part of the new 2016 Mazda Miata stays the same. Its value.

By Armen Hareyan Mar 30 2015 - 2:57pm

How a 5.0 Mustang GT Can Sound

TorqueNews reader This is my Ford Mustang 2013 GT - SWEETGT. "I bought her new the minute I saw the new 2013 body styles.

By Patrick Rall Mar 30 2015 - 2:19pm

Listen to the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Roar in the Wild

We have seen the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang in person at a couple auto shows and we have even gotten a chance to hear the new high performance pony cars rev their engines in and around the displays, but this new video showing a Shelby GT350 test car out in the wild still grabs my attention.

By Patrick Rall Mar 30 2015 - 12:24pm

The New Lincoln Continental Concept is a Stunning Glimpse of the Future

This morning, the new Lincoln Continental Concept debuted ahead of its grand introduction at the 2015 New York International Auto Show – previewing what will be Ford Motor Company’s next super sedan arriving in dealerships next year.

By Patrick Rall Mar 30 2015 - 10:59am

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Could Weigh Less than the Mustang

General Motors offered up their newest batch of details on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro today and the most important bit of information is that the 6th generation Camaro will weigh at least 200 pounds less than the comparable outgoing model – which could put it in the same weight range as the 2015 Ford Mustang.

By Denis Flierl Mar 30 2015 - 10:37am

Super-tuned 2015 Scion FR-S by Super Street to appear at NYIAS

At this year’s New York International Auto Show, Scion will feature the 2015 Scion FR-S by Super Street.

By Denis Flierl Mar 30 2015 - 10:28am

2015 Subaru Outback in South Africa: One new model stands out

Subaru just released the new 2015 Outback in South Africa with three models and three powerplants. What makes the Outback unique among SUVs?

By John Goreham Mar 30 2015 - 7:10am

Lexus best luxury value in America – 2015 Vincentric Awards

Vincentric names Lexus the top value luxury brand for 2015.

By Craig Couture Mar 28 2015 - 5:28pm

Can Mercedes AMG and Lewis Hamilton Keep Their Streak Alive in Malaysia?

With the weather wreaking havoc this weekend at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Hamilton takes the pole, but a familiar face was in the rear view mirror.

By Aaron Turpen Mar 28 2015 - 4:29pm

Nissan GT-R NISMO Flies Into Crowd at Nurburgring - End of Mardenborough?

Jann Mardenborough's Nissan GT-R NISMO literally stood on its tailfin and flew into the crowd on a corner of the Nurburgring during the first VLN endurance race, crashing through the safety fence and into spectators, injuring several and killing one.

By Parks McCants Mar 28 2015 - 1:56pm

Eversley takes 2015 Acura TLX-GT to Pole Position St. Petersburg Round 3 (Video)

Taking advantage of Acura TLX-GT all-wheel-drive traction and handling capabilities on a wet St. Petersburg Florida 1.8 mile street course, Real Time Racing’s Ryan Eversley takes the Pole Position for Pirelli World Cup G.T. class in this weekends two race event.

By Patrick Rall Mar 27 2015 - 5:13pm

The Top Ten Chrysler 300 Show Cars from LX Spring Festival

The Chrysler 300 was one of the models that helped to introduce the world to the Chrysler LX platform and while there weren’t as many of the big luxury sedans in the 2015 LX Spring Festival in Irvine, California, the Chrysler 300 owners had just as much to show off as those driving Dodge Challengers and Chargers.

By Patrick Rall Mar 27 2015 - 1:37pm

2016 Ford Mustang Colors Leaked Online

While the most critical bit of information on the 2016 Ford Mustang relates to the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R packages, those who will be buying a higher volume 2016 Mustang will get 10 exterior colors from which to choose, according to a leaked brochure at Mustang6g.com.

By Patrick Rall Mar 27 2015 - 12:19pm

New John Force Camaro SS Race Car Debuting This Weekend

The John Force Racing team has had a tough 2015 NHRA season in their new Chevrolet Camaro race cars, but when Force arrives at the Four-Wide Nationals this weekend in Concord NC, his Camaro SS funny car will have a new Chevrolet-branded livery – hopefully bringing with it some luck for Force and his team.

By John Goreham Mar 27 2015 - 11:50am

Study says run-flat tire customer satisfaction lower

J.D. Power and Associates have conducted a study. The results say that customers are less satisfied with Run-flats than they are with standard designs.

By Denis Flierl Mar 27 2015 - 7:36am

5 things set 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek apart from the competition

The 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek wins a Vincentric Best Value in America award for the 3rd year in a row. What sets the XV Crosstrek apart?

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2015 - 7:35pm

The 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Could Gain HP from Focus RS

The new Ford Focus RS will make its American debut next week at the 2015 New York International Auto Show with a new, more powerful 2.3L EcoBoost engine that could end up in the Ford Mustang EcoBoost for the 2017 model year as well – bringing new levels of power to the fuel-sipping pony car.

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2015 - 6:47pm

The Top Ten Dodge Magnum Show Cars from LX Spring Festival

Today we bring you a look at some of the Dodge Magnum show cars in attendance at the recent 2015 Spring Festival after featuring the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger over the past two days – with the sporty wagon not being as common at the show, but Magnum owners made sure that their cars were as well represented as the others.

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2015 - 1:42pm

Race the 2015 Corvette Z06 in Vegas for $299

If you have been dreaming of rocketing around a race track in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but you cannot deal with the $80k+ price tag, those dreams can become a reality in Las Vegas for just $299 – as Exotics Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway has added the new Corvette Z06 to their fleet of high performance cars available for on-track rental driving.

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2015 - 12:54pm

The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Gets a Few More Ponies, Better Performance

The 2016 Cadillac ATS-V hasn’t reached owners yet, but General Motors has already announced an increase in horsepower for the high performance luxury sport sedan with the official SAE rating of 464 horsepower - in addition to boasting better performance numbers than originally expected.

By Denis Flierl Mar 26 2015 - 8:42am

Big reveal for Mitsubishi at NYIAS will be 2016 Outlander not new Lancer EVO

The big reveal at the New York International Auto Show for Mitsubishi will be the new 2016 Outlander. Why won’t fans see a next-generation Lancer EVO sedan?

By Denis Flierl Mar 26 2015 - 8:30am

Subaru boss says new Levorg sports tourer won’t be sold in the U.S.

The 2015 Subaru Levorg won’t be going on sale in the U.S. What’s the reason Subaru won’t bring the sports tourer to the U.S. market?

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