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 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.

By Denis Flierl Apr 4 2015 - 8:08am

Watch STI bring 4 generations of WRX STI to life at NYIAS [video]

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI has a long and storied race history. Check out the video as STI is on the stage at NYIAS.

By Parks McCants Apr 3 2015 - 6:30pm

Breaking News: Civic Type R destined for United States not based on Euro-Spec

What you see is not always what you get in the world of automotive performance. Such is the case with the much sought after high performance Civic Type R.

By Patrick Rall Apr 3 2015 - 5:21pm

The Ford Mustang gets a Huge Price in India

The 2015 Ford Mustang is headed to India with a factory right hand drive layout for the first time and while this new Mustang will be less expensive at the local Ford dealerships than it was through importers – it is still more expensive in India than in the other foreign countries getting a new Mustang for the first time.

By Patrick Rall Apr 3 2015 - 1:35pm

2015 Indy 500 Camaro Festival Cars Arrive at Dealerships

The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible will serve as the official Festival Car of the 99th running of the Indy 500 and for the first time ever, a small collection of those specially equipped Camaros will head straight to area Chevy dealers – with the first examples already at Bill Estes Chevrolet.

By Denis Flierl Apr 3 2015 - 10:07am

BMW i8 sprints away with prestigious World Green Car Award

The new BMW i8 wins another award and sprints away with the World Car Award in the World Green Car category. What other World Car Award did i8 narrowly miss?

By Denis Flierl Apr 3 2015 - 8:34am

2015 Subaru Legacy and Impreza are best sedans in America under $25K

Kelly Blue Book says the 2015 Subaru Legacy and Impreza are among the best sedans in America under $25K.

By Denis Flierl Apr 3 2015 - 8:07am

Meet the fastest Subaru WRX STI on the planet: 0-60 in 2 seconds

Subaru’s 2015 WRX STI Global Rallycross car will launch from 0-60 in a lightning quick 2 seconds. What part is STI playing in the new cars development?

By Craig Couture Apr 3 2015 - 12:06am

The 2016 Mercedes AMG G65 Is Not Your Grandpa's G-wagon

Who doesn't want an AMG V12 biturbo? How about a V12 biturbo in a G-wagon? Well, ready or not, it's coming to America.

By Patrick Rall Apr 2 2015 - 7:25pm

2015 Dodge Charger Funny Car Continues Unbeaten Streak

The 2015 Dodge Charger funny car continued its domination of the 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, as Jack Beckman was the first car driver across the line in all three rounds of the 2015 Four Wide Nationals – making it four wins in four events for the new Charger race car.

By Patrick Rall Apr 2 2015 - 3:54pm

There Could be a 2016 Ford Mustang GT/CS Coming Soon

There hasn’t been any exciting news on the 2016 Ford Mustang coming out of the 2015 New York International Auto Show, but a new report states that there will be a new GT/California Special package offered for the 2016 model year.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 2 2015 - 2:26pm

New 2016 Infiniti QX50 Unveiled at NYAIS with Bigger Luxury Interior

The 2016 Infiniti QX50 was unveiled as all-new at the New York International Auto Show yesterday, showcasing the next-generation of the compact luxury crossover, focusing on looks, power and performance to go along with its luxurious fittings.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 2 2015 - 1:24pm

2016 Nissan Maxima Unveiled in New York as '4-door Sports Car'

Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Nissan, pulled the covers off the all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima, the flagship sedan for Nissan's lineup of cars in the U.S. and Europe. The Maxima features a more power engine, a re-tuned chassis, new body design, and more. With an MSRP that might surprise when it enters showrooms later this year.

By Patrick Rall Apr 2 2015 - 12:50pm

C7 Corvette Posts Near Record Sales, Doubles Up Porsche in March

The Chevrolet Camaro had a fairly slow month in March 2015, but just when it looked like the popularity of the new C7 Corvette had started to fade, the new Stingray and Z06 posted the second best sales month of the generation – trailing only the very first month that the C7 was available and beating the Porsche lineup by a massive margin.

By John Goreham Apr 2 2015 - 12:29pm

Vincentric says Toyota is number one car company for value in 2015

Is it still news when Toyota leads in value year after year?

By Denis Flierl Apr 2 2015 - 8:54am

450hp BRZ STI Concept points to STI expansion in 3 key performance areas

Subaru fans have a lot to be excited about after the Japanese automaker revealed the new BRZ STI Concept at NYIAS. What’s next for Subaru?

By Patrick Rall Apr 1 2015 - 6:23pm

Dodge Challenger Outsells Chevrolet Camaro in March

The Dodge Challenger did something in March 2015 that it has not done before, outselling the Chevrolet Camaro for the first time since the 5th generation Camaro was introduced for the 2010 model year – showing just how big of a difference the light refresh and the extra injection of Hellcat horsepower made as Challenger sales numbers continue to grow.

By Denis Flierl Apr 1 2015 - 4:39pm

No joke, Subaru unveils first 2.0-liter turbo BRZ STI at NYIAS

Subaru unveiled a turbo Subaru BRZ STI Concept car at the New York International Auto Show today. Will this vehicle ever make it to production?

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