Automotive News (Page 738)

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.

Fire up the 2016 Subaru WRX/STI with new interactive online brochure

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2015 - 7:55AM

Subaru has released a new interactive online brochure for the 2016 WRX/STI performance sedan. What’s new for 2016?

Build Your 2015 Dodge Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker Online Today

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2015 - 6:17PM

The final piece of the 2015 Dodge Challenger puzzle has finally been unlocked, as the 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker has arrived on Dodge.com, allowing dreamers like myself the chance to build and price their 485 horsepower Mopar muscle car with the vintage Shaker hood design.

Ford Mustang Lovers - Your New Golf Cart has Arrived

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2015 - 1:45PM

If you are a 2015 Ford Mustang owner and you love to golf – or simply love to drive around in a golf cart – a new mini-Mustang has hit the market that will surely turn heads everywhere it goes, but having the sportiest golf cart on the block doesn’t come cheap.

Mazda fixes MX-5 Miata's worst fault for 2016

By John Goreham on May 19, 2015 - 12:23PM

If you ever owned a Mazda Miata, you know what its worst drawback was.

Final 5th Gen Camaro to Be Built on November 20th

By Patrick Rall on May 19, 2015 - 11:53AM

The automotive world is still abuzz from the debut of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro this past weekend in Detroit, but the news has surfaced that production of the 5th generation Camaro in Canada will come to an end on November 20th, 2015 – marking the end of an era that has spanned the last two generations of the GM muscle car.

Did new Bilstein shocks make a difference in Subaru’s WRX STI NBR win?

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2015 - 8:02AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI wins Nurburgring 24-hour race supported by new Bilstein shocks. Did the new shocks make a difference this year?

G-Power tunes BMW M6 to a mind numbing 1001 hp

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2015 - 7:43AM

German tuner G-Power takes a BMW M6 and gives it a massive dose of power. Who did they build this powerful M6 for?

Subaru launches new Impreza Sport Hybrid with advanced safety technology

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2015 - 7:08AM

Subaru introduces a new 2016 Impreza Sport Hybrid model in Japan. Will we see Subaru’s new Impreza hybrid in other global markets?

Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce Laps the Nurburgring in 6:59 (Video)

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2015 - 8:01PM

A new video has surfaced showing a new Lamborghini Aventador SuperVeloce lapping the famed Nurburgring in under 7 minutes – potentially making it just the second normal production road car to make it around The Green Hell in less than 7 full minutes.

Tiny Airbag Recall Issued for 2015 Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2015 - 6:32PM

The Chrysler Group has issued a very small recall for the 2015 Dodge Challenger due to a concern that part of the airbag system may not have been installed correctly and if the airbag has not been properly installed, it may not provide proper protection in the event of an accident.

Three ways the 2016 Toyota Tacoma will be number one

By John Goreham on May 18, 2015 - 2:14PM

For 2016, the Toyota Tacoma is all-new. Here are three ways the new Tacoma will be tops in the mid-size truck category.

2016 Honda HR-V 'Official Site' features unique approach to car shopping

By Parks McCants on May 18, 2015 - 2:03PM

Fumbling around manufacturer's online shopping tools comes with the territory for automotive review journalist. We just discovered the easiest, simplest to use shopping tool we’ve experienced to date. Honda presents a unique approach to crossover shopping. Keeping it simple 2016 HR-V style.

A Closer Look at the 2016 Camaro Performance Details

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2015 - 1:18PM

When the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro debuted this past Saturday afternoon at a rainy event on Detroit’s Belle Isle, we brought you live images of the debut and the basic details of the next generation muscle car – but today we take a closer look at the key performance details of Camaro Six.

2016 Ford Mustang Pricing Remains Unchanged, New Packages Priced

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2015 - 11:48AM

The folks at Mustang6g have dug up the pricing for the 2016 Ford Mustang lineup and while we sadly don’t have pricing for the new Shelby GT350 – it looks as though none of the pricing figures for the Mustang have increased for the 2016 model year.

2015 Subaru WRX STI blows turbo at Olympus Rally and still wins

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2015 - 8:57AM

SRT USA wins the 2015 Olympus Rally this weekend in the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI. How many consecutive victories does Higgins and Drew have?

BMW Z4 GT3 finishes closest second at Nurburgring 24-hour since 1970

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2015 - 8:39AM

The 2015 BMW Z4 GT3 finishes a close second at the 2015 Nurburgring 24-hour race. Just how close was the finish?

2015 Subaru WRX STI wins big at Nurburgring 24-hour

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2015 - 5:37PM

The STI team gets an impressive victory at the 2015 Nurburgring 24-hour race with the 2015 Subaru WRX STI NBR race car. How big was the win?

Images from the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Debut in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2015 - 5:01PM

After months of speculation and waiting, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro made its grand debut at a private event on Detroit’s Belle Isle and here are just a few shots of the 6th gen GM muscle car from the big debut.

2015 BMW M6 Coupe, 2015 BMW M6 Gran Coupe, 2015 BMW M6 Convertible

BMW M6 Competition Package sets new speed mark

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2015 - 7:20AM

BMW M GmbH will replace the existing Competition Package for the 2015 BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Gran Coupe and BMW M6 Convertible with an upgraded version. How fast is the new M6?

Autonomous Driving Technology: Lessons learned from Acura’s MDX, RLX recall

By Parks McCants on May 15, 2015 - 8:26PM

“Old School”, “New School,” it doesn't matter. Want it or not, autonomous-like active safety technology has become a marketing tool for many if not all automotive manufacturers. What lessons do we learn from Acura’s latest MDX. RLX recall?

2016 Mazda CX-5 named Best Family Car Value

By John Goreham on May 15, 2015 - 11:39AM

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 crossover is singled out for value.

Here is the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro (Leaked Images)

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2015 - 10:36AM

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will make its grand debut tomorrow at a special event on Detroit’s Belle Isle, but the folks at CNBC let the cat out of the bag this morning, revealing the 6th gen Camaro on their show Squawk Box – and members of the forum at GM Inside News were quick to get screen shots.

2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, 2015 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Impreza

Subaru adds Stitcher entertainment to STARLINK in-vehicle technology

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2015 - 8:24AM

The 2015 Subaru Outback, XV Crosstrek, Legacy and Impreza models equipped with STARLINK now get Stitcher. What is this new entertainment system?

2016 Honda HR-V coming to a dealer near you: When?

By Parks McCants on May 14, 2015 - 7:18PM

While Torque News-Honda has put in the call to our local and regional sources, they have no arrival news as of yet. Here’s what American Honda Motors is saying.

Acura Direct Injection Engine idle “ticking” explained (Video)

By Parks McCants on May 14, 2015 - 6:03PM

The first time Torque News drove a pre-production direct injected V6 powered Acura, we wondered if something wasn’t faulty with our test mule. The cars engine idle note didn’t seem quite right.

Challenger, Charger Engine, Transmission Plants to Run All Summer

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2015 - 5:32PM

The Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and a long list of other Chrysler Group vehicles that rely on the Hemi or Pentastar engines will skip their normal summer downtime in order to keep up with the high demand for these engines

Nissan Versa "Best Green Car Value" In 2015, Says AAA

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2015 - 4:38PM

AAA has given its "Best Green Car Value" award to the best-selling Nissan Versa sedan and gave the second place to its best-selling hatchback twin, the 2015 Versa Note.

2015 Nissan Murano Earns TSP+ Rating From IIHS

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2015 - 4:26PM

The Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is not easily earned, but the 2015 Nissan Murano becomes one of the few midsize crossovers to make the cut.

2016 Camaro to Reach Dealers by Year's End

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2015 - 1:08PM

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will make its grand debut this weekend at Detroit’s Belle Isle and according to a new report, the first examples of the next generation Camaro will reach dealerships around the US before the end of the 2015 calendar year.

2016 Mustang GT Convertible Performance Package

2016 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Gets Performance Package

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2015 - 11:44AM

The 2016 Ford Mustang has gotten a spread of appearance packages for the new model year, but performance upgrades haven’t been forgotten – as the Mustang GT Convertible now has an optional Performance Package that prepares the droptop pony car for extended track time and improved lap times.

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