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 Nov 17 2014 - 3:07pm

Toyota names fuel cell vehicle Mirai, pledges fueling stations in Eastern US

Toyota gives its fuel cell vehicle an interesting name that EVangelists will have fun with. Makes surprising pledge to assist Eastern states with hydrogen fueling stations.

By Patrick Rall Nov 17 2014 - 2:26pm

The Dodge Charger Hellcat Could Be Challenged by the Fisker Karma - Sort Of

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is currently the most powerful, the quickest and the fastest 4-door sedan in the world, but the 707hp Mopar beast could soon have some stiff competition from a GM-powered 4-door, but it isn’t the Chevrolet SS – it is the Fisker Karma.

By Patrick Rall Nov 17 2014 - 12:57pm

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is Ready to Dominate the Road Racing World

Ford has finally confirmed what we had suspected for a very long time with the introduction of the new Shelby GT350 Mustang, featuring a high tech suspension setup, a monster brake package, a revamped exterior design and a brand new V8 engine that are all designed to make this a road racing monster that you can drive every day.

By Parks McCants Nov 17 2014 - 12:51pm

2016 Acura ILX to feature serious sports sedan tendencies

For 2015 Acura ILX is the maker’s second best selling car, second only to TLX. The brand remains in transition as TL and TSX join a not too long list of Acura memorabilia.

By Denis Flierl Nov 17 2014 - 9:22am

New BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M get significant increase in performance

The new 2015 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M performance SUV’s will make their global debut in LA with increased performance. How about 0-60 in 4.0 seconds?

By Joseph Scott Nov 17 2014 - 8:49am

The Hennessey Jaguar F-Type R Coupe, when 550 Horsepower is not enough

John Hennessey and his team decided to give the big cat just a little more growl and you’ll be amazed how much power they get from the 2014-2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe and R Models.

By Bridgett Davis Nov 17 2014 - 8:27am

Aston Martin Racing Competes With An Aggressive Strategy in Bahrain

Aston Martin Racing proudly wins the GTE Am class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Six Hours of Bahrain. With three Gulf-lubricated Aston Martin Vantages finishing in the podium, Martin Racing picks up the Endurance Trophy for GTE Am Team and the Endurance Trohpy for GTE Am Drivers at the penultimate round of the 2014 championship.

By Denis Flierl Nov 16 2014 - 7:56am

Why new Subaru WRX STI delays are exceptionally long

2015 Subaru WRX/STI buyers are having to wait 4-6 months to get their new performance cars. Why such long waits and what is Subaru doing about it?

By Joseph Scott Nov 15 2014 - 11:03pm

Why are Jaguar owners so passionate about their cars?

Jaguar owners are proud of their cars, but do most owners know where the heritage began and how the company’s success was shaped on the track?

By Parks McCants Nov 15 2014 - 3:44pm

Brilliant price and performance strategy slated for 2016 Acura ILX

I’ve witnessed this price and performance strategy propel Honda CR-V to all-time sales records. Will Acura Division travel the same road to greater ILX successes?

By Aaron Turpen Nov 15 2014 - 12:58pm

Infiniti Jumps In Rank On New JD Power Satisfaction Index

Infiniti saw a fifteen point jump in the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index consumer survey.

By Bridgett Davis Nov 15 2014 - 9:56am

Aston Martin Comments on Rumor of Impending Merger

While rumors are a stir of a possible purchase of Aston Martin, by Daimler, the German automaker once again expresses that they have no intentions of taking over the British Marque. Daimler shares this simply will not happen for many reasons, the number one being the sizable difference between the two companies.

By Denis Flierl Nov 15 2014 - 8:20am

250 hp 2015 GT86 CS-R3 Rally Car to go on sale next year [video]

Toyota Motorsport GmbH has been testing the 250 hp 2015 Toyota GT86 CS-R3 and it’s about to be released for sale.

By Patrick Rall Nov 14 2014 - 12:44pm

The 4th 2016 Mustang GT350 Teaser Video Shows a Stunning Silhouette

Ford has rolled out the 4th teaser video for the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and in addition to showing more tightly cropped images of the new high performance muscle car, this newest video gives us a look at the silhouette of the new Shelby Mustang – one that should really get your blood pumping.

By Aaron Turpen Nov 14 2014 - 11:35am

2015 Nissan Murano Wins Popular Science Award

Popular Science magazine has named the 2015 Nissan Murano as the Best of What's New. Why did the Murano win out over thousands of other products this year?

By Patrick Rall Nov 14 2014 - 11:12am

The Wait is Over: Dodge Challenger Hellcat Shipping to Dealers Now

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful muscle car of all time and after months of eager anticipation, the first examples of the 707 horsepower Challenger have begun shipping to dealerships around the country so it shouldn’t be long before Hellcats start popping on a road near you.

By Denis Flierl Nov 14 2014 - 11:00am

Hot new 503 hp Volkswagen GTI Roadster to make N.A. debut in LA

Volkswagen will display the spectacular GTI Roadster in North America for the first time at the LA Auto Show. How about 503 hp?

By Joseph Scott Nov 14 2014 - 10:59am

With the C-X17 Concept is Jaguar ready to enter the Space Race?

No, but Jaguar is finally ready to hit the Crossover/SUV market with its all new 4x4 C-X17 Concept, shown in a video here.

By John Goreham Nov 14 2014 - 10:23am

Will BMW move from run-flat tires to Michelin airless tweels?

No other automaker is as brave as BMW when it comes to trying new tire and wheel technology. A big move by Michelin has us wondering.

By John Goreham Nov 14 2014 - 9:27am

Mazda now offers unlimited mileage warranty, but will your car be covered?

Mazda has announced that all Canadian market cars will now have warranties based only on years, with distance no longer a limit.

By Denis Flierl Nov 14 2014 - 8:30am

New Outback suddenly tops Forester in newest government safety test

The new 2015 Subaru Outback achieves a five star rating in the NHTSA safety tests. Why did it get a better rating than the 2015 Forester?

By Luke Ottaway Nov 14 2014 - 12:23am

Six months later, how is the BMW i3 selling in the United States?

It has now been half a year since the radical BMW i3 first arrived on U.S. shores. We review its progress so far.

By Luke Ottaway Nov 13 2014 - 12:19pm

What the China-US climate change agreement means for electric cars

Decades from now, historians may look back on November 12, 2014 as a turning point in the struggle against climate change. Will it prove to be a turning point in the electric car movement as well?

By Joseph Scott Nov 13 2014 - 10:06am

Will the 2016 Jaguar XE decide to go Cabrio?

Jaguar has already shown us the XE sedan but rumors are swirling about the possibility of a XE Cabrio model and I am ready to see the renderings.

By John Goreham Nov 13 2014 - 9:14am

Signs of life from Scion as the company announces the iM hot-hatch

Perhaps rumors of Scion's death are exaggerated?

By Denis Flierl Nov 13 2014 - 8:07am

The action-packed season finale of Subaru Launch Control is here [video]

The season finale of the award winning Subaru Launch Control Series is here. See the 2014 Subaru WRX STI in action-packed recap of the season.

By Denis Flierl Nov 13 2014 - 7:34am

New 2.0-liter turbo Outback to be launched exclusively for China

The new 2015 Subaru Outback is coming to China, but it gets a new engine for this market only. Why does China get the new 2.0-liter turbo and U.S. and other global markets get left out?

By Parks McCants Nov 12 2014 - 8:43pm

2015 Honda HR-V Crossover Fit's sibling sports-jock

Honda’s done it before: By introducing extreme variations of a base world-car platform, Honda expands the line-up while holding the bottom $ line. Is HR-V a Fit by another name?

By Patrick Rall Nov 12 2014 - 7:16pm

2016 Cadillac ATSV Leaks with Only 450 Horsepower

The first batch of images and information on the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V have leaked and surprisingly, the ATS-V has only 450 horsepower from a specially tuned version of the twin turbo V6 that powers the CTS VSport that is far less powerful than the previous V Series coupe – yet powerful enough to take on the new BMW M4.

2015 dodge challenger rt scap pack in sublime

By Patrick Rall Nov 12 2014 - 5:56pm

Get Your Sublime 2015 Dodge Challenger While You Can

While speaking recently with a Chrysler Group representative about the 2015 Dodge Challenger, he offered me an interesting warning to convey to my readers – if you want a 2015 Challenger Sublime Green, you had better get one as soon as you can.

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