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 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.

2015 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl Feb 17 2015 - 8:29am

2015 Subaru Legacy, Outback, BRZ receive accolades at Chicago Auto Show

The Subaru brand received multiple awards at the Chicago Auto Show for 2015 Legacy, Outback and BRZ.

By Denis Flierl Feb 17 2015 - 8:08am

Subaru Boxer engine has 15 million reasons to celebrate 49th birthday [video]

The Subaru Boxer engine hits the 15 million milestone in production. Can you name the first car it powered in 1966?

By Joseph Scott Feb 16 2015 - 3:47pm

Jaguar, from C-Type Racing to F-Type Winning

The legendary race cars from Jaguar may have paved the way for the more modern street cars today like the F-Type, but they have never forgotten their storied history birthed on-track.

By Joseph Scott Feb 16 2015 - 12:29pm

Should James Bond drive a Jaguar F-Type?

The British Spy known as James Bond is the definition of sophisticated swagger, so why not have him drive a new Jaguar F-Type. It’s the power he needs and the sexy style that Bond is known for.

By Denis Flierl Feb 16 2015 - 8:46am

There’s more to the BMW M4 DTM than a new livery

BMW Motorsport and Shell work together to produce high-performance oil for the BMW M4 DTM race cars.

By Denis Flierl Feb 16 2015 - 8:32am

How Subaru WRX STI went 14 miles on a rim alone to win rally stage

Subaru Rally Team USA uses Method wheels on the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car. Can it really run on the rim only for extended periods?

By Denis Flierl Feb 16 2015 - 8:16am

BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car with water injection revealed [video]

BMW reveals the M4 MotoGP Safety Car that will be the “Official Car of MotoGP” in 2015. BMW says it will feature new water injection?

By Aaron Turpen Feb 15 2015 - 4:39pm

2015 Nissan Murano Takes US News, Motorweek Awards at Chicago Show

The 2015 Murano won both the coveted Motorweek Drivers' Choice Award and the U.S. News Best SUV for the Money at the Chicago Auto Show.

By Denis Flierl Feb 15 2015 - 8:03am

Subaru Japan announces 2015 BRZ tuner-ready model

Subaru Japan announces improvements for the 2015 BRZ and a new customization model.

By Denis Flierl Feb 15 2015 - 7:45am

2015 Subaru Forester XT turbo is sought after in the UK

The 2015 Subaru Forester is named Best Family 4X4 by Motors North in the UK.

By Joseph Scott Feb 14 2015 - 8:39pm

Jaguar- Stalking its prey

The male lion (king of the jungle) marks his territory and defends it with ferocious aggression. Jaguar instills fear into their competitors and roars like a lion if they feel any threat on the streets.

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.

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