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 Feb 22 2015 - 4:20pm

Nissan Pathfinder Named on KBB's 15 Best Family Cars of 2015

Every year, Kelley Blue Book names its fifteen best family cars for the new model year. This year, the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder made the list. Again. Here's why.

By Denis Flierl Feb 22 2015 - 6:42am

2015 Subaru Outback deemed most worthy of family duty

Kelly Blue Book has included the 2015 Subaru Outback on its 15 Best Family Cars list 2015.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 22 2015 - 12:59am

Infiniti QX30 Concept Revealed Before Geneva Unveil

The world premier of the Infiniti QX30 Concept, a new small crossover from the premium brand, will happen at the Geneva International Motor Show early next month. Infini has released a sneak peek and some information on the new cross as lead-up to the unveiling.

Nissan Titan XD front grille, Detroit Auto Show

By Aaron Turpen Feb 22 2015 - 12:11am

Nissan Titan Truckumentary #3 Released, focusing on design

The third in a series of Truckumentary films about the 2016 Nissan Titan features Diane Allen, Senior Design Manager at Nissan Design America. This film, titled "Sketch Pad," talks about the design of the truck itself and its big new look.

By Denis Flierl Feb 21 2015 - 8:05am

How Subaru used BRZ to help develop 2015 Subaru WRX/STI [video]

Subaru engineers used the BRZ sports coupe to develop the new generation 2015 WRX and WRX STI. What did they learn from BRZ?

By Patrick Rall Feb 20 2015 - 6:25pm

Dodge Needs a Challenger TA Inspired by the Viper TA - and a Hellcat

Now that the 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat has proven itself as the most powerful muscle car in the world, the only true gap in the Dodge lineup is a Challenger TA inspired by the Viper TA and powered by the Hellcat Hemi – which would be ideal for the prospective Mopar muscle car buyer who wants high performance without the luxury goodies.

By Joseph Scott Feb 20 2015 - 4:26pm

Jaguar’s Super F-Type spotted testing?

Larger intakes in the front bumper and a taller wing will make the Jaguar SVR F-Type even more irresistible. Has the elusive “Super” F-Type with north of 600 horsepower been spotted?

By Patrick Rall Feb 20 2015 - 3:34pm

Estimated Power Figures for the F150 Raptor, GT350 Mustang are Played Out

Ford Motor Company has introduced some incredible performance models over the past few months, including the new Raptor F150, the Shelby GT350 Mustang and the Focus RS, but they have only offered up estimated power figures on all of those models – a decision which has quickly gotten to be very played out in the modern performance vehicle segment.

By Joseph Scott Feb 20 2015 - 2:44pm

Jaguar going full EV on F-Pace

The all-new crossover from Jaguar named F-Pace is slated to go full-on electric and it could set the pace with a 300 miles range per charge.

By Patrick Rall Feb 20 2015 - 11:10am

History of the Chevrolet Camaro Engines Part 2: 1970-1981

As part of our ongoing series detailing the engine history of the Chevrolet Camaro, we move to the second generation, which was the longest running era of the Camaro, covering the 1970 through 1981 models.

By Denis Flierl Feb 20 2015 - 8:02am

Is 2015 Subaru WRX/STI the best handling ever? [video]

Subaru's goal: Create the best handling WRX and STI ever. The only question was, how.

By Patrick Rall Feb 19 2015 - 7:50pm

2015 Ford Mustang Gets an Even Bigger Price in the UK

Back in December, we talked about the European pricing for the 2015 Ford Mustang and while that pricing applied specifically to the German market, it looks as though new Mustang buyers in the UK will be paying an even bigger price to rule the road in the newest American muscle car.

By Joseph Scott Feb 19 2015 - 7:37pm

Jaguar hands out top awards to US retailers

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) North America just awarded its top US retailers some very prestigious awards and it’s a rare honor to get one. Which dealers will win the top honors this year?

By Patrick Rall Feb 19 2015 - 3:03pm

Hellcat Charger Beats the Best Sedans in the World (Video)

Since the day that the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was introduced, the Chrysler Group has insisted that it was the quickest, fastest and most powerful 4-door production sedan in the world – but a new video shows the Hellcat Charger backing up that claim against five of the highest performance sedans in the world.

By Patrick Rall Feb 19 2015 - 1:11pm

GM Talks Camaro Engines - We Detail 1st Generation

While General Motors has been unfortunately quiet about the upcoming 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro, the automaker has seemingly begun the slow teasing process for the 2016 model, running through a list of the engines that have motivated the classic Chevy muscle car since it was introduced for 1967.

By Denis Flierl Feb 19 2015 - 8:39am

Can you name this ugly vehicle that started Subaru’s AWD craze?

Subaru has achieved another significant milestone with the production of its 14 millionth All-Wheel Drive system. Can you name this iconic vehicle?

By Denis Flierl Feb 19 2015 - 8:23am

Subaru makes an 11 year-old boys wish come true

This month, Subaru and Make-A-Wish Utah made an 11 year-old boys wish come true. His name is Derek and he gets to go fishing in Alaska.

By Patrick Rall Feb 18 2015 - 2:10pm

Still Plenty of Room for a New Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang

While the Mustang community has turned all of its attention to the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R models, we should all keep in mind that there is plenty of room left in the company lineup for a new GT500 Mustang that would compete with the Hellcat Challenger.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 18 2015 - 2:03pm

Nissan Wins AdBlitz Super Bowl 2015

Nissan's "With Dad" Super Bowl ad won YouTube's AdBlitz 2015 this year.

2016 Nissan Titan interior at Detroit Auto Show

By Aaron Turpen Feb 18 2015 - 1:45pm

Why the 2016 Nissan Titan Doesn't Have a Floor Shifter

Nissan moved the shifter in the new 2016 Titan to the column. The reason why might surprise you with its Captain Obvious cliche.

By Patrick Rall Feb 18 2015 - 1:05pm

The 4-Door Corvette Could Get Camaro 1LE Inspiration

In an effort to spur sales by improving performance capabilities, the Chevrolet SS sedan – the car once referred to by GM as the 4-door Corvette – could get a new handling package similar to the 1LE setup for the Camaro.

By Patrick Rall Feb 18 2015 - 11:58am

This 2017 Dodge Charger isn't Real

The image shown above of what is stated to be the 2017 Dodge Charger is not an image from the Chrysler Group and I can say without question that the car shown above will not be coming to your local Dodge dealership in 2017 – or ever.

By Denis Flierl Feb 18 2015 - 9:05am

2015 Subaru WRX STI wins Peno 2015 with skinny tires

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car wins Peno 2015. What’s up with the skinny tires?

By Denis Flierl Feb 18 2015 - 8:49am

2015 Subaru Outback earns Best Retained Value Award 6 years running

The 2015 Subaru Outback, has earned a Canadian Black Book (CBB) Best Retained Value Award in the mid-size car segment for the sixth consecutive year.

Jaguar’s new Heritage Race Series E-Type on track

By Joseph Scott Feb 17 2015 - 10:44pm

Details emerge about Jaguar’s new Heritage Race Series

The Jaguar Heritage Challenge Racing Series has released more details about the dates, classes, and eligible cars. Get your car tuned up and your vintage goggles ready and let’s hit the track.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2015 - 5:00pm

The Slow Hellcat Challenger Owner Wants a Rematch with the Tesla

About a month back or so, a video hit YouTube showing a Tesla P85D beating the tar out of a poorly driven Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, but a new video showing that same 707 horsepower Challenger has it running proper quarter mile times – and reportedly wanting a rematch with the 691hp Tesla.

By Mike Thomas Feb 17 2015 - 4:31pm

Minivan Shortage in North America this spring into summer

I have been in the Car Business at a Large Ram Jeep Dodge Chrysler ( FCA ) Store for the past 13 years, and sales targets and objectives are mentioned on a daily basis. Who in the car business has not heard on a regular basis : “ Let's get these cars out for month end ! Got to hit our target.“

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2015 - 2:06pm

Cadillac ATS-V Options, Prices Revealed Online

General Motors has only offered up the base pricing for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V sedan and coupe, but a posting in an enthusiast forum has offered up a look at some of the options for the high performance compact luxury car, as well as the pricing for those options.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2015 - 11:45am

The 2015 Ford Mustang is the Safest, Too

The 2015 Ford Mustang has gotten a great deal of attention for being the fastest, the most powerful and the most efficient Mustang ever, but with the announcement of the NHTSA crash test scores for the new pony car – the 2015 Mustang is also the safest ever.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2015 - 10:18am

Camaro6 Gets a Side View of the 2016 Camaro

General Motors hasn’t given us much to talk about with regard to the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but the devout Chevy muscle car lovers at Camaro6 have gotten ahold of an image that gives us our best look yet at the basic profile and the rear quarter panel of the 6th gen car.

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