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.

2015 Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, XV Crostrek, WRX/STI, BRZ, Impreza

By Denis Flierl Feb 14 2015 - 12:17pm

KBB says Subaru ranks lowest among all U.S. car brands

Subaru has been named Best Brand in Kelly Blue Book’s Cost to Own awards.

By Denis Flierl Feb 14 2015 - 8:13am

2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car Russian style

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car is getting ready for the Peno-2015 Russia rally race this weekend.

By Parks McCants Feb 13 2015 - 6:42pm

Injected ‘Sportitude’ takes 2016 Acura RDX to next level

With the introduction of a much refined and more powerful 2016 RDX SUV, Team Acura's perseverance in recapturing the U.S. manufactured mark's last century dominance is paying dividends in the resurgence of a great American made brand. We believe that Acura RDX represents the greatest value found in a compact entry level premium SUV today.

By Patrick Rall Feb 13 2015 - 4:42pm

The Full 2015 Corvette Z06 Configurator is Online Now

If you have been holding off on ordering your 2015 Corvette Z06 until the normal build page was live on Chevrolet.com, your wait is over as the full configurator tool has been added to the website with a full list of options and prices.

By Patrick Rall Feb 13 2015 - 12:46pm

Ford Dealer: 2015 EcoBoost Mustang Selling Quicker than V8 GT

The 2015 Ford Mustang is selling very well in its first few months and while the Motor Company hasn’t offered up any official take rate numbers for the three engine options, a Ford dealership representative explained that the EcoBoost is moving quicker than the V8, while V6 sales are nearly nonexistent.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 13 2015 - 12:34pm

Nissan 370Z NISMO Roasdster Concept Hits Chicago Show

On press preview day for the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan unveiled a new Roadster Concept for the 370Z NISMO. Meant to study interest in a NISMO version of the popular Roadster option for the 370Z, the car has the power of the 370Z NISMO and the fun of the topless coupe.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 13 2015 - 12:01pm

Nissan Issues Recall for 2009 GT-R and Infiniti Crossovers

A steering issue has prompted Nissan to recall certain GT-R models from the 2009 model year as well as some Infiniti crossover models of the same period.

By Patrick Rall Feb 13 2015 - 11:04am

2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker on Sale Today

The Chrysler Group has announced that they are now accepting orders for the 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker models, bringing even more retro styling to the already extensive Challenger lineup – with orders for the more powerful Scat Pack Shaker beginning next month.

By Denis Flierl Feb 13 2015 - 9:19am

Subaru teases BRZ STI you will never see in production

Subaru brings a new BRZ tS Concept to the Auto Messe 2015 in Osaka Japan. Don’t expect to see this BRZ STI in production.

By Denis Flierl Feb 13 2015 - 8:45am

2015 Legacy is just another hot model in Subaru’s lineup

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced the 2015 Subaru Legacy as the 2015 Canadian Car of the Year.

By Patrick Rall Feb 12 2015 - 8:06pm

Hellcat Challenger Battles Corvette Z06, Crushes Mustang GT500 (Video)

We have seen plenty of videos showing the Hellcat Challenger and the C7 Corvette Z06 racing other cars and each other, and today we have a new clip of these two heavy hitters going head to head on the open road – along with a Mustang GT500 that is badly outmatched by the blown Mopar muscle car.

By John Goreham Feb 12 2015 - 4:29pm

New 2016 Toyota Avalon - Photos and More

Toyota has updated the new 2016 Avalon. Here's what changes.

By Joseph Scott Feb 12 2015 - 4:08pm

Classic Showcase, 1938 Jaguar SS

This one-off Graber bodied 1938 SS Jaguar 3.5 liter FHC (Fixed Head Coupe) is a stunning example of a custom car that won a few prestigious awards.

By John Goreham Feb 12 2015 - 4:04pm

Don't fear the Toyota Tacoma frame replacement – Six-month update

It has been six months since our story on the Toyota Tacoma frame replacement. We check in with our man Pete.

By Patrick Rall Feb 12 2015 - 3:21pm

6th gen Camaro Teased Again in Chicago, but No Debut

The 2015 Chicago Auto Show opened to the media this morning and as was the case in Detroit, the next generation Chevrolet Camaro was only shown in a brief background video during a presentation for an unrelated vehicle – leaving us hoping that the 2016 Camaro will debut in New York in April.

By Patrick Rall Feb 12 2015 - 2:08pm

Detailed Pricing on the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT 392

We have previous looked at the detailed pricing on the 2015 Dodge Charger in SXT, R/T and Hellcat form, but today, we take a look at the prices and options for the SRT 392 Charger – a model which will likely end up being the stronger-selling of the SRT packages.

By Parks McCants Feb 12 2015 - 12:44pm

2016 Honda Pilot design trends toward Odyssey, Acura MDX

Today’s Chicago Auto Show unveiling of the all new 2016 Pilot confirms Honda’s design direction confirmed through a much refined Pilot and yet another teaser image of Ridgeline pickup truck. Honda’s on a roll!

By Patrick Rall Feb 12 2015 - 12:12pm

Watch the Hennessey 2015 Ford Mustang GT Hit 195mph

The folks at Hennessey Performance have added their HPE700 package to a 2015 Ford Mustang GT, and the result is a blue oval-clad pony car that will cruise up past the 195 mile per hour mark – and they made a video showing the amazing run.

By Denis Flierl Feb 12 2015 - 8:38am

This Galaxy Blue Pearl 2015 Subaru WRX sets a huge milestone in Texas

Subaru of America sells its 7 millionth new Subaru from Gillman Subaru of Houston South, a 2015 WRX.

By John Goreham Feb 12 2015 - 8:35am

Is Lexus Bringing back the V8-powered IS F for 2016?

Lexus just made a very odd move in the Australian Supercars race series that has us wondering.

2015 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru BRZ, 2015 Subaru Outback and 2015 Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl Feb 12 2015 - 8:11am

These 4 vehicles help Subaru earn ALG’s Best Mainstream Brand award

The 2015 Subaru Legacy, 2015 BRZ, 2015 Outback and 2015 Impreza help Subaru Canada earn Best Mainstream Brand for 2015.

By Parks McCants Feb 12 2015 - 12:42am

2015 Acura TLX voted to ‘Best Cars for the Money’ by automotive press

Acura continues its “E-Ticket” ride to near segment domination as Honda’s premier car and light truck division celebrates 2015 “The Year of Honda.” Now, “U.S. News and World Report” names 3 Acura marks to top "best Car" honors in their respective segments. Could Acura TLX truly be that good?

By Joseph Scott Feb 11 2015 - 10:55pm

Jaguar walks a thin line between modern design and classic style

Automakers face the difficult task of pushing their brand forward with new styling while paying tribute to the classic lines of their vintage cars. Can Jaguar build a modern interpretation of a timeless design?

By Parks McCants Feb 11 2015 - 8:54pm

2015 Honda Fit beats Ford Fiesta in latest ‘best buy’ award

In fact, 2015 Fit was awarded “ 2015 Best Car For The Money” by “News and World Report” in 2 categories, “compact car and hatchback,” beating Ford Fiesta and all comers to the podium. Is Honda Fit superior to Ford Fiesta in the compact car class?

By Patrick Rall Feb 11 2015 - 8:25pm

Dodge Viper Excluded from 24 Hours of LeMans (For Now)

After winning the GTD class in the Rolex 24, the Riley Motorsports Dodge Viper GT3-R team had hoped to take a run at the GTE Am class of the 24 Hours of LeMans, but when the official entry list was announced late last week, the Viper team finds themselves on the outside looking in.

By Patrick Rall Feb 11 2015 - 4:53pm

Modified 2015 Corvette Z06 Beats Up an Audi R8 (Video)

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is marketed as the most track capable Corvette of all time by General Motors and today, we bring you a first look at a lightly modified C7 Z06 in action on the quarter mile as it beats up on an Audi R8.

By John Goreham Feb 11 2015 - 4:25pm

Toyota reveals new 2015 Corolla Special Edition

Toyota’s new Corolla Special Edition works from the Sport Plus grade.

By John Goreham Feb 11 2015 - 3:04pm

Can the 2015 Lexus RC F drift like a BMW M4?

Autocar’s new video answers the question.

By Patrick Rall Feb 11 2015 - 2:43pm

2015 Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition Sporting Huge Dealer Markups

We can always expect to see dealerships adding their own price increases over MSRP for limited edition models, but even though the 2015 Ford Mustang has been in dealerships for months now – there are still some dealerships adding massive markups on the special 50th Anniversary Mustang GT.

By Patrick Rall Feb 11 2015 - 1:55pm

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Headlight Shows Up on eBay

We haven’t seen the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro in anything other than spy shots thus far, but it looks like one of the driver’s side headlights has already shown up as used on eBay.com – which leads to a great many questions about this very unusual situation.

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