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 John Goreham Mar 23 2015 - 2:18pm

KBB calls 2015 Mazda CX-5 a Most Fun and Best Under $25K SUV

The refreshed 2015 Mazda CX-5 takes home two awards from Kelly Blue Book.

By Denis Flierl Mar 23 2015 - 8:26am

Subaru plans to differentiate itself with new 7-seat SUV

The all-new Subaru 7-seater that will be the Tribeca replacement will likely go on sale in the next two years. Will the new Subaru flagship look like the 2015 Outback?

By Denis Flierl Mar 23 2015 - 8:07am

BMW finishes disappointing 4th and 8th at scorching hot Sebring

The BMW Team RLL driving the Z4 race cars miss out on a podium finish at the scorching hot 12-hr race. How hot was it at Sebring?

By Parks McCants Mar 22 2015 - 8:22pm

2016 Acura MDX may be safest foul weather SUV in North America

Driving 2016 Acura MDX SH-AWD with advanced drivetrain and safety features is much akin to running on train-tracks, even in the rain! MDX may be the safest SUV offered in North America today, here’s why…

By Parks McCants Mar 22 2015 - 6:29pm

No logic to Euro-Spec Civic hatchback import with 2016 HR-V ready for sale

Granted; the much speculated and long awaited return of a Honda Type-R to North America continues to rock the Civic owner forums. But, with the 2016 Honda HR-V crossover sitting in the wings, and on-shore manufactured turbocharged engines just months away, we digress.

By Parks McCants Mar 22 2015 - 4:33pm

2016 Acura MDX: 9-speed transmission puts the thrill back into SUV driving

Initially we questioned why Acura opted for a 9-speed Sequential SportShift ™ automatic transmission with IDS for the best selling premium SUV in North America. A SportShift ™ transmission with electronic IDS drive mode selection for a truck-based SUV seemed to rest on the edge of “gadget overkill,” Then we drove it!

By Aaron Turpen Mar 22 2015 - 1:10pm

DeltaWing GT Race Car Concept Announced, New Road Car Specs

DeltaWing, whose V-shaped race car became a sensation in Formula racing, has announced plans and shown a concept for GT racing with the design as well as updates on the road car planned for possible production.

By Denis Flierl Mar 22 2015 - 7:34am

Watch significant side by side changes to 2015 BRZ GT300 from 2014 BRZ [video]

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 official test at Okayama International Circuit video shows some big changes that have been made to the new race car. Watch the video.

By Denis Flierl Mar 22 2015 - 7:18am

2015 Subaru WRX STI on hand for engaging motorsports fan day

The All Japan Rally Championship 2015 Subaru WRX STI is unveiled for fans at the Subaru motorsports fan day. How does Subaru engage their fans?

By Patrick Rall Mar 20 2015 - 5:49pm

Hellcat Challenger and Charger Orders Suspended - Not Production

Since the Chrysler Group announced that they had suspended the ordering process for the Hellcat powered Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, there are quite a few people and media outlets reporting that Hellcat production has been suspended – which simply isn’t the case.

By Patrick Rall Mar 20 2015 - 5:43pm

Watch Vaughn Gittin JR's 2015 Mustang RTR Drift on Ice

Drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr. has himself a new 2015 Ford Mustang RTR race car and today, we have our first footage showing Gittin getting sideways in this season’s race car – but rather than sliding around a paved track, he has taken to the ice to show off his new muscular Mustang.

By Patrick Rall Mar 20 2015 - 5:27pm

Cadillac CT6 will Introduce a New 400hp Twin Turbo V6 and More

When the Cadillac CT6 debuts next month at the New York Auto Show, it will introduce a new pair of V6 engines, with the top of the line twin turbocharged V6 delivering a whopping 400 horsepower while cylinder deactivation will help make it more fuel-friendly than the other twin turbo V6s already in use.

By John Goreham Mar 20 2015 - 10:40am

2016 Lexus RX coming April 1st, will it grow a row?

Only a fool would miss this important reveal.

By John Goreham Mar 19 2015 - 3:36pm

2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in will rival Volvo XC90 and Tesla Model X

Starting this fall three new premium crossovers with a plug hit the market. Here’s what BMW’s X5 xDrive40e has to offer green SUV buyers.

By Parks McCants Mar 19 2015 - 12:21pm

2016 Acura MDX features exceptional color pallet

Acura Division has upped the stakes in the premium SUV segment by presenting an exceptional premium 3 row of lasting quality, exquisite finish and impressive color pallet. In steps the 2016 MDX, draped in high end leather and exquisite color pallet.

By Parks McCants Mar 19 2015 - 10:12am

Rumors of imported European Civic Hatch for North America

It’s no surprise that North American Honda fans wish for the return of a sport-tuned hatchback. Could the U.S. and Canada see the return of the iconic compact Civic hatchback as soon as 2016?

By Denis Flierl Mar 19 2015 - 9:10am

2015 WRX STI extreme ice driving school is high on the fun meter

2015 WRX STI Ice driving school in Finland is the ideal place to test the performance vehicle.

By Denis Flierl Mar 19 2015 - 8:46am

2015 Subaru Forester comes with more comfort for off-road enthusiasts

2015 Subaru Forester is designed for off-road adventures. The new Russian variant gets more comfort on the inside for enthusiasts.

By John Goreham Mar 18 2015 - 3:10pm

Jaguar passes Lexus on dealer service visit Customer Satisfaction Survey

Among all luxury makes Lexus is no longer the top dog in terms of customer satisfaction following dealer service visits according to J.D. Power and Associates.

By Patrick Rall Mar 18 2015 - 1:49pm

Build Your 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Today

We have already looked at the detailed pricing of the R/T, SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat versions of the 2015 Dodge Charger and today, we look at the most budget minded go-fast package for the Mopar muscle sedan – the 2015 Charger R/T Scat Pack.

By Aaron Turpen Mar 18 2015 - 1:02pm

Nissan Announces Major Expansion for Smyrna, Tennessee Facility - 1,000 new jobs

Nissan is expanding, again, in Tennessee, this time adding around 1,000 new jobs as the company continues growth.

By Patrick Rall Mar 18 2015 - 11:53am

Watch the World's First 9-Second C7 Corvette Z06 (Video)

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is marketed as the most track capable Corvette ever and while this GM supercar is engineered to be a beast on a road course, there is already one lightly modified C7 Z06 that has gotten into the 9-second quarter mile range – which is said to be the first new super-Vette to break the 9-seconr barrier.

By Denis Flierl Mar 18 2015 - 9:16am

Watch 360 degree video onboard the Subaru WRX STI on clay at Charlotte

Check out this interactive 360 degree video onboard the Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car at Charlotte.

By Denis Flierl Mar 18 2015 - 9:01am

Gregory thinks new Subaru STI is best product by FHI/STI in past 15 years

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car finished in first place on day one of the Russian Rally Championship. Day two had very different results.

By Patrick Rall Mar 17 2015 - 6:51pm

2015 Dodge Charger Funny Car Makes it a Perfect 3 in a Row

This past weekend, the 2015 Dodge Charger funny car continued its domination of the class in the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, with Don Schumacher Racing’s Ron Capps winning his first event of the season, the third win in three events this year for Schumacher’s team after Capps’ team Matt Hagan won the first two events of 2015.

By Patrick Rall Mar 17 2015 - 5:58pm

Bad News Camaro Fans: 6th Gen Launch Event is Sold Out

Yesterday we brought you the news that the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro would be introduced at a special “public” event on Detroit’s Belle Isle and today, we bring you the unfortunate news that the event – while free – is officially sold out, and then some.

By John Goreham Mar 17 2015 - 5:17pm

Autotrader ranks Porsche and Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Programs 1-2

Autotrader evaluated every certified pre-owned program. Here’s how Lexus and Toyota’s programs ranked.

By Patrick Rall Mar 17 2015 - 1:03pm

New Shelby GT350, GT350R Mustang Could Be Limited to 5,500 Units

The Mustang community is eagerly awaiting the dealership arrival of the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R versions of the 2016 Ford Mustang, but leaked information suggests that the two premium performance pony cars will have limited production numbers – especially for the GT350R.

By Denis Flierl Mar 17 2015 - 7:45am

2015 Subaru WRX STI Launch Edition makes Hagerty’s hot list of future classics

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI Launch Edition is sold out. What does the collector-car insurance company Hagerty say about the future value?

By Denis Flierl Mar 17 2015 - 7:34am

How Subaru aims to become the #1 brand for overall safety [video]

Subaru brought the EyeSight equipped 2015 Outback to Geneva. Subaru boss says they aim to be the number one brand for overall safety. How will the brand accomplish this?

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