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 Feb 9 2015 - 4:53pm

Lexus video puts the 2015 RC F up against the BMW M4

In the latest Lexus College video, Ming-Jou Chen shows how the RC F measures up.

By Parks McCants Feb 9 2015 - 4:17pm

Acura to 'substantially refresh' RDX SUV for 2016

We witnessed Honda's not so minor refresh of CR-V, now Acura improves the best selling small premium SUV in North America. What's Acura up to? We look to the second generation 2015 Acura RDX for a clue or two.

By Patrick Rall Feb 9 2015 - 1:36pm

Camaro Qualifies 1st in NHRA Debut, Stumbles in Eliminations

This past weekend marked the racing debut of the new Chevrolet Camaro funny cars from John Force Racing and while Courtney Force’s Camaro turned in the quickest qualifying time, all three JRF Camaros fell victim to traction problems and failed to make much impact in their first event of the season.

By Patrick Rall Feb 9 2015 - 12:33pm

Maybe Ford Doesn't Need an SVT Lightning F150

Prior to the debut of the 2017 Ford SVT Raptor F150, we weren’t sure if the new SVT pickup would be an on-road or off-road performance truck, but based on the rumored specs of the next gen Raptor, it could satisfy the performance needs of both types of go-fast truck buyers.

By Denis Flierl Feb 9 2015 - 8:52am

21 year-old spends 30k on aftermarket upgrades for new 2015 BRZ

The auto aftermarket industry is a $33 billion force in the U.S. This 21 year-old is helping by spending 30K on a $26,000 Subaru BRZ.

By Denis Flierl Feb 9 2015 - 8:24am

You won’t find Subaru WRX/STIs sitting in Canadian garages

Subaru Canada reports sales for the 2015 WRX STI are up an incredible 91.9 percent.

By Denis Flierl Feb 8 2015 - 8:12am

Watch Swiss Championship driver take BMW M4 on thrilling hill climb [video]

Watch Swiss Championship driver Albin Machler take the BMW M4 on amazingly fast hill climb.

By Denis Flierl Feb 8 2015 - 7:50am

Is mystery Subaru hatch prototype the refreshed 2016 XV Crosstrek?

Last week we were wondering if the mystery hatchback prototype seen testing in the U.S. could be a WRX/STI hatch model. It turns out its likely the new 2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek.

By Joseph Scott Feb 7 2015 - 11:58pm

The Jaguar B99 Concept by Bertone was radical

The Geneva 2011 Car Show was the birthplace of a radical concept car from two icons, Jaguar and Bertone and it celebrated the 99th Anniversary of Bertone. Was the sexy look of this car too much?

By Joseph Scott Feb 7 2015 - 10:40pm

Recall for Jaguar Land Rover in some US vehicles

Safety recalls are necessary for the well-being of consumers and Jaguar Land Rover are not taking any chances after National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues notices for Brakes and Lighting.

By Denis Flierl Feb 7 2015 - 11:21am

Watch BMW M4 vs Toyota Tacoma in a snowy tug-of-war [video]

Watch a BMW M4 vs 2009 Toyota Tacoma in a tug of war in the snow. It should be no contest, right?

By Denis Flierl Feb 7 2015 - 7:20am

Subaru confirms Lasek, Isachsen and Pastrana are back for 2015 GRC

Svere Isachsen and Bucky Lasek will contend the full 2015 GRC season, while Travis Pastrana will join the team at select rounds in the Subaru WRX STI.

By Joseph Scott Feb 6 2015 - 11:41pm

Jaguar Land Rover sales hitting the skids or just drifting

With new models, crossovers, possible Super F-Type, and now news that Jaguar Land Rover sales may be declining, how can Jaguar turn things around?

By Parks McCants Feb 6 2015 - 6:24pm

Acura holds price on 2016 MDX while increasing standard featured value

Just when we thought Acura had hit the pinnacle of price-point meets exceptional value, they take the best selling 3 row SUV in North America to the next level of comfort-driven performance.

By Parks McCants Feb 6 2015 - 1:24pm

Record 2015 Honda Fit sales buck auto buying trend

With record SUV and truck sales being driven by lower gasoline prices, Honda’s Fit sales doubled January 2014 sales numbers. It looks like smart Millennials are looking past the cheap gasoline hype.

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2015 - 12:35pm

Early Mustang EcoBoost Popularity Shows Need for a Turbo-4 6th Gen Camaro

While the individual sales numbers for each engine are not available yet, the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost has been such a hit with the media and the performance aftermarket alike make it very clear that the American performance car market is accepting of a 4-cylinder muscle car – further showing the need to follow suit and roll out a 6th gen Camaro with their own turbo 4.

By Denis Flierl Feb 6 2015 - 7:41am

European spec Subaru Levorg will be unveiled in Geneva

Subaru’s new hot Levorg wagon is headed for Europe and will make its debut in Geneva.

By Denis Flierl Feb 6 2015 - 6:56am

Subaru "mystery" hatchback prototype seen testing in the US

A mysterious Subaru hatchback prototype has been spied here in the U.S. Is this the next generation Subaru WRX/STI 5-door?

By Parks McCants Feb 5 2015 - 6:23pm

2016 Acura ILX to feature attainable ‘performance, proportion, prestige’

With TLX exceeding predicted sales in its first 90 days of production, Acura introduces a much improved 2016 ILX on the road to sports-sedan segment domination. Will the substantially refreshed ILX return Acura to market dominance as experienced last century?

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2015 - 5:43pm

Dodge Challenger Sales Boom Thanks to Refreshed 2015 Models

While the Dodge Challenger trailed both the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in January sales, the numbers from the first month of 2015 are a very clear sign that the 2015 Challenger has led to a big spike in muscle car sales for the Chrysler Group – one which is likely to continue as we get into the summer.

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2015 - 1:15pm

Nevada Gold Mining Company Orders 35 2015 Ford F150 Pickups - Why This Matters

Ford Motor Company recently announced that Barrick Gold Corp ordered 35 new 2015 F150 pickups for their company vehicles and this is an important piece of information because Barrick was one of the companies that secretly and unknowingly tested the first aluminum body components that are used on the 2015 F150.

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2015 - 11:50am

Three Corvette C7R Teams on the 24 Hours of LeMans Entry List

The official entry list for the 2015 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race has been announced and Chevrolet Corvette fans will have three teams to root for in this year’s race – including two teams in the GTE Pro class and one team in the GTE Am class.

By John Goreham Feb 5 2015 - 11:09am

Toyota bringing 2016 Special Edition Camry just one year after redesign

Camry will introduce a Special Edition trim that enhances the SE trim.

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2015 - 8:20am

2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car pumps up the thrill level [video]

The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car takes the thrill level to a whole new level. Watch the STI take on the snow video.

2015 Toyota Camry XSE TRD Performance Package

By John Goreham Feb 5 2015 - 8:11am

2015 Toyota Camry to get TRD factory performance package

The Toyota Camry will be the next vehicle to benefit from the Toyota Racing Development team’s magic that is so popular with Tacoma owners.

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2015 - 7:11am

BMW gives sneak peak at new M6 GT3 racer

BMW rolls out the new M6 GT3 at the BMW factory test track in Dingolfing.

By Joseph Scott Feb 4 2015 - 5:11pm

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) may open a plant in Southeastern US

Report are surfacing that JLR may open a plant in Georgia after executives spoke with Georgia Governor last month. If this deal goes through, what vehicle will they build in the US?

Roush Exhaust 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall Feb 4 2015 - 4:38pm

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with Roush Exhaust Sounds Delightfully Turbolicious

The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost brings a whole new type of buyer into the pony car family and the new Roush cat-back exhaust system for the next generation Mustangs powered by the turbocharged 2.3L 4-cylinder is an incredible upgrade for those owners looking to let their modern turbo Mustang clear its throat just as loudly as the V8 cars.

By Patrick Rall Feb 4 2015 - 3:53pm

Dodge Viper ACR Approved for Production, Here's What to Expect

Dodge got everyone’s attention at the 2014 SEMA Show when they introduced a Viper ACR Concept that looked very much like a production friendly model and according to an insider who spoke with Allpar, the Viper American Club Racer will become a production reality this summer.

By Patrick Rall Feb 4 2015 - 1:46pm

2015 Corvette Stingray Crushes AWD Tesla P85D (Video)

A video has surfaced showing the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray drag racing against the all-wheel drive Tesla Model S P85D and unlike the video showing the Tesla victimizing a Hellcat Challenger with a terrible driver, the pilot of this new Corvette shows the electric sedan how it’s done – even though the Corvette has far less power and rear wheel drive.

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