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 Aaron Turpen G+ Jan 2 2015 - 2:11am

Nissan Sets Pricing as 2015 Sentra Enters Showrooms

The 2015 Nissan Sentra sees little change in its price structure from 2014, though the lineup of trim points has been simplified to only six.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 1 2015 - 7:30pm

Kelly Blue Book names 2015 Toyota Highlander Best Buy in class

KBB picks the Toyota Highlander as the Best Value in its mid-sized SUV class.

2015 Toyota Hybrids safer than electric vehicles

By John Goreham G+ Jan 1 2015 - 1:10pm

Why 2015 Toyota hybrids are rated safer than EVs

Not a single electric vehicle presently has the IIHS Top Safety Pick rating, yet five different Toyota/Lexus hybrids do. Here’s why

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 1 2015 - 9:34am

Are Subaru Forester owners the most financially astute of all SUV shoppers?

The new 2015 Subaru Forester ranks #2 on the list for vehicles that retain their value. Are Forester owners more financially astute?

By Parks McCants G+ Dec 31 2014 - 6:37pm

$2 gasoline stalls Honda Accord Hybrid sales in North America

We’ve watched Hybrid sales tank this year as Honda retired Insight, discontinued Acura ILX Hybrid and disappeared Acura RLX. Has cheap gasoline stalled hybrid car and light truck sales in North America?

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 31 2014 - 4:49pm

Why the Hellcat Challenger Didn't Destroy the Corvette Stingray in This Race

A video surfaced online recently showing two journalists drag racing in a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and when the 707hp Challenger only beat (and didn’t destroy) the 460hp Corvette, the clueless masses took to the internet to claim very conspiracy theories but there is a very simple reason why the Mopar muscle car didn’t annihilate the Vette.

By Joseph Scott G+ Dec 31 2014 - 2:46pm

How Jaguar takes vehicle testing to the Extreme

Extreme testing is just the beginning of how Jaguar is testing their cars today. Quality and reliability are not just catch phrases used by Jaguar; they are words that exemplify the brand.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 31 2014 - 2:24pm

Petersen’s 4-Wheel Names 2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 4X4 of the Year

Petersen’s picks the 4Runner TRD Pro over Ram and Jeep.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 31 2014 - 1:51pm

2015 Toyota Highlander is the safest crossover in its class

The 2015 Toyota Highlander is the only IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rated 3-row SUV in its market segment.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 31 2014 - 12:24pm

Next Gen Chevy Volt Takes Design Cues from the Corvette

While General Motors has rolled out a collection of short videos teasing the next generation Chevrolet Volt, the most intriguing aspect of the new electric Chevy is the fact that it should wear design cues borrowed from the popular Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

By Joseph Scott G+ Dec 31 2014 - 10:59am

One of Jaguar’s legends is honored

Jaguar Test driver, Development engineer, and Ambassador is honored with an Award. Norman Dewis received the award as a tribute to the more than 70 years of automotive involvement.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 30 2014 - 9:02pm

There Will Be a Dodge Viper in the Rolex 24

Right after winning the 2014 United SportsCar Championship GT title, Dodge announced the end of the factory Viper racing program and while those championship teams are still out of commission, there will be at least one Dodge Viper race car participating in the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 30 2014 - 7:10pm

2015 Ford F150 Ads to Debut During College Football Championship Playoffs

The first television commercials showing off the 2015 Ford F150 will debut during the NCAA college football bowl playoff series, allowing the Motor Company to introduce the next generation pickup to one of the biggest TV audiences of the year.

2015 Lexus RC F and RC 350 earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating

By John Goreham G+ Dec 30 2014 - 4:49pm

2015 Lexus RC is the safest car in its class

The new 2015 Lexus RC is the only coupe in its class with the industry’s highest safety rating.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 30 2014 - 12:08pm

2015 Ford Mustang Gets Foreign Sports Car Pricing in Europe

Ford Motor Company has announced the prices for the 2015 Ford Mustang in Europe and as we could have guessed, owning a new Mustang overseas will cost quite a bit more than it would here in the US – hitting European buyers with the same “foreign sports car upcharge” that Americans often deal with when buying cars built across the pond.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 30 2014 - 10:20am

BMW i8 leads 15 stunning performance car show lineup with one big surprise

The BMWi8 heads an all-star lineup of performance cars for the Performance Car Show at Birmingham’s NEC. There’s one Subaru sedan that’s a surprise.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 30 2014 - 7:49am

2015 WRX/STI reach highest levels ever after unpopular model changes

As Subaru of America reaches a historic milestone, the 2015 Subaru WRX/STI performance cars are more popular than ever.

1988 Jaguar XJR-9 Race Car goes to auction

By Joseph Scott G+ Dec 29 2014 - 10:51pm

Get your bidder paddle ready, a rare Jaguar going to auction!

Let the bidding begin! A rare Jaguar race car is going to auction in 2015 and it’s not only race proven, but it’s a 1990 Daytona 24 hour race winner.

By Parks McCants G+ Dec 29 2014 - 8:34pm

2015 Honda CR-V may be safest SUV in North America

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) has rated 9 Honda, Acura vehicles as top safety picks for 2015. Is CR-V the safest small SUV in North America?

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 29 2014 - 5:45pm

The C7 Corvette Daytona Prototype Racer Looks Championship Ready

The first images of the C7 Corvette Daytona Prototype racecar have been released and this dark blue beauty looks primed and ready to back up this year’s championship in the IMSA Tudor United SportCar Championship endurance racing series.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 29 2014 - 4:55pm

The Upcoming F150 Raptor Could Be Powered by the EcoBeast

Ford Motor Company has moved to trademark the name EcoBeast, which I believe could be the name of the EcoBoost engine that could power the upcoming 2016 Ford F150 Raptor – with more power than we have seen from any other production EcoBoost engine.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 29 2014 - 1:22pm

Tale of the Tape: 2016 Cadillac CTS-V VS 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

Now that General Motors has announced the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V with the drivetrain from the 2015 Corvette Z06, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat finally has some competition from another Detroit automaker and today, we take a look at how these two super-sedans will match up.

Signature Edition GT500 Mustang Super Snake

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 29 2014 - 11:53am

Shelby Rolls Out One Last Special Mustang GT500 Super Snake Package

Although the performance world has turned its attention to the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the folks at Shelby American have rolled out one final limited edition package for the previous generation GT500 Mustang – with the new Signature Edition Super Snake packing up to 850 horsepower.

2014 Jaguar F-Type at Jaguar Performance Driving Academy

By Joseph Scott G+ Dec 29 2014 - 10:55am

Jaguar offers the performance test drive of a lifetime

Are you ready for an adrenaline rush that will leave you wanting more? The Jaguar Performance Driving Academy begs for you get behind the wheel and take a new Jaguar to the limits.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 29 2014 - 9:50am

2015 Audi A3 2.0T Quattro vs. Mazda3 s Grand Touring: Which to buy?

In our continuing series, we turn our attention to two small sedans with a surprising number of similarities.

2015 Subaru Forester tS, 2015 Subaru Forester XT

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 29 2014 - 8:58am

New 2015 Forester STI won’t be rocking NAIAS

The new 2015 Subaru Forester tS is making its show debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon next month.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 29 2014 - 8:11am

Dynamic 2015 BMW M3/M4 twins score big in 2014

The 2015 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe received multiple awards in 2014, and there’s more to come.

By Joseph Scott G+ Dec 28 2014 - 11:02pm

Classic showcase, 1973 Jaguar XKE Series 3 Roadster

Most cars from the early 70’s were not that sought after, but that’s not the case for the 1973 XKE from Jaguar. This V12 Roadster was ahead of its time and still looks good beside today’s cars.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 28 2014 - 8:28am

Mitsubishi announces 473 hp 2015 Lancer Evolution X Final Edition

It’s the last 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X model and it’s going out with a big bang.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 28 2014 - 8:01am

First 2015 BMW M4 Convertible from EAS gets unique blacked-out look

The first 2015 BMW M4 Convertibles are arriving and this Black Sapphire beauty is already getting a new look.

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