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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.

Hennessey to Build 1,000hp 2016 Cadillac CTS-V

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2015 - 5:31PM

If you buy one of the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V super sedans when they arrive later this year and you quickly decide that 640 horsepower isn’t enough, the folks at Hennessey Performance have a trio of upgrade packages already planned for the new high performance luxury sedan – including an HPE1000 package that lifts the output to a stunning 1,000 horsepower.

Watch MotorWeek's surprise test result of the 2015 Lexus RC F

By John Goreham on April 8, 2015 - 4:17PM

MotorWeek's is just the latest automotive track test that concludes the Lexus RC F is comparable to the 2015 BMW M4.

Beware of Dealerships Taking Hellcat Challenger, Charger Orders

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2015 - 2:17PM

After receiving a handful of emails from people who have recently ordered a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat or 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, it seemed like a good time to explain the difference between ordering a car through the order bank and simply placing an order with a dealership – as orders being accepted right now aren’t getting you much closer to owning a 707hp Mopar muscle car.

Shocking News: GM's Mark Reuss Expects Camaro Six to Beat Mustang

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2015 - 11:49AM

Fox News recently spoke with General Motors’ Mark Reuss about the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and while this might come as a surprised to some – GM’s Executive Vice President of Global Product Development expects that the 6th gen Camaro will beat the new Ford Mustang in pretty much every way.

Subaru takes Most Trusted Brand in America crown away from Honda

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2015 - 8:54AM

When it comes to crowns, Honda has worn this one for a long time and now it’s been taken away by Subaru. What award did Subaru just pick up?

How the BMW i8 won the World Green Car award

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2015 - 8:35AM

The BMW i8 was declared the 2015 World Green Car at the New York International Auto Show. How did the i8 get there?

Toyota Sasafety Sense, Lexus Safety System+

Toyota and Lexus launch new lower cost active safety systems

By John Goreham on April 7, 2015 - 5:57PM

Toyota and Lexus dramatically reduce the cost of important safety systems and begin the roll out.

Drive the 2015 Dodge Challenger, Charger on Forza Horizon 2

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2015 - 2:55PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2015 Dodge Charger made their video game debut last month as part of the new Forza Fast and the Furious standalone expansion pack, but today, the cars of the Fast and Furious series come to the full Forza Horizon 2 game as part of the April DLC car pack.

Ford Breaks Down 2015 F150 Weight Savings

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2015 - 1:36PM

The 2015 Ford F150 has gotten a ton of attention for its weight saving aluminum body, but in designing the new half ton F Series pickup, the Ford team cut weight in more areas than just the body panels – and a new statement from the Motor Company breaks down where engineers helped to reduce the overall weight of the new models.

Cadillac XTS Doesn't Have a Future

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2015 - 10:07AM

The new Cadillac CT6 will serve as the flagship of the American luxury brand and as a result, the current top of the line Cadillac XTS will not see a next generation as the company phases out the old names and the old models.

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: One of 10 Best Hybrids under $30K

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2015 - 8:32AM

Kelly Blue Book names the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid to their “10 Best Hybrid cars under $30,000” list. What sets the XV apart from the rest?

BMW M4 gets V8 engine swap by EAS for best April Fools joke

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2015 - 8:05AM

European Auto Source says they swapped the I6 turbo in the new BMW M4 for a S65 V8 powerplant. Or did they?

2015 Subaru Outback DNA helps it soar Down Under

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2015 - 7:50AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is soaring in Australia where the multi-purpose vehicle received its DNA.

The promise of Formula E

By Luke Ottaway on April 7, 2015 - 2:17AM

It is not hard to tell that the Formula E all-electric racing series is in its inaugural season, or that advanced electric vehicle technology is still young. But oh, what potential the future holds.

2015 Lexus RC 350 F Sport finishes last in Car and Driver Comparison

By John Goreham on April 6, 2015 - 8:05PM

The test we had been waiting for has now come to pass. Lexus’ RC 350 F Sport does not continue the IS 350’s win streak.

A Look at Australian 2015 Ford Mustang Pricing

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2015 - 2:42PM

While the 2015 Ford Mustang is being priced extremely high in many global markets due to high import costs, those new Mustang buyers in Australia will be paying a much smaller price than those muscle car lovers in the other non-North American countries we have discussed in the past few months.

Hellcat Challenger Stomps Tesla in Quarter Mile Rematch

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2015 - 1:57PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat driver who took a beating from a new Tesla Model S P85D a few months back has gotten his rematch and this time, the 707 horsepower muscle car handed the world’s quickest EV a proper beating.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro V6 Could Pack More than 335hp

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2015 - 12:36PM

While there isn’t likely to be new official news on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro until Thursday, the introduction of the new Cadillac CT6 with a new version of the 3.6L V6 with 335 horsepower has us thinking that the 6th gen Camaro base model will pack the same 335 horsepower – if not more.

2015 Toyota Tacoma best mid-size pickup value – Vincentric

By John Goreham on April 6, 2015 - 9:30AM

Although the Tacoma is not the newest vehicle in the mid-size pickup segment, it is still the best value. Here’s why.

Performance M3/M4 help BMW top Lexus and Mercedes in luxury car sales

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2015 - 8:57AM

With help from BMW’s performance division, BMW is sitting on top as the luxury car leader in the U.S. What is attracting buyers to BMW M?

2015 Lexus RC #1 Small Upscale Car US News

US News names 2015 Lexus RC #1 Upscale Small Car

By John Goreham on April 6, 2015 - 8:28AM

Setting aside that the 2015 Lexus RC 350 and RCF are not small cars, Lexus RC fans will agree with the overall sentiment.

2015 Subaru WRX, 2015 Subaru WRX STI, 2015 Subaru BRZ

Subaru is now the Best Performance Brand in America

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2015 - 7:53AM

With the help of the 2015 Subaru WRX, WRX STI and BRZ sports cars, KBB ranks the Subaru brand the best performance brand in America. Who did Subaru beat?

2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 takes a risk at rainy Okayama opener [video]

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2015 - 7:22AM

In the first round of the SUPER GT Series, the 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 finishes 17th. What happened at the rain-soaked Okayama opener?

Nissan Details New Driver Attention Alert System Now Available in 2015 Murano, 2016 Maxima

By Aaron Turpen on April 5, 2015 - 3:06PM

The 2015 Nissan Murano has a surprise system that many may not be aware of: Nissan's new Driver Attention Alert program meant to let drivers know when their attention is not on the road.

2016 Maxima Unveil Has Surprise Nissan Connect Services and SiriusXM ConnectSM Announcement

By Aaron Turpen on April 5, 2015 - 2:41PM

Nissan and SiriusXM satellite radio are teaming up to provide extended Nissan Connect services in select 2016 model vehicles, including the all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima. The announcement caught many in the technology industry by surprise.

Watch STI bring 4 generations of WRX STI to life at NYIAS [video]

By Denis Flierl on April 4, 2015 - 8:08AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI has a long and storied race history. Check out the video as STI is on the stage at NYIAS.

Breaking News: Civic Type R destined for United States not based on Euro-Spec

By Parks McCants on April 3, 2015 - 6:30PM

What you see is not always what you get in the world of automotive performance. Such is the case with the much sought after high performance Civic Type R.

The Ford Mustang gets a Huge Price in India

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2015 - 5:21PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang is headed to India with a factory right hand drive layout for the first time and while this new Mustang will be less expensive at the local Ford dealerships than it was through importers – it is still more expensive in India than in the other foreign countries getting a new Mustang for the first time.

2015 Indy 500 Camaro Festival Cars Arrive at Dealerships

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2015 - 1:35PM

The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible will serve as the official Festival Car of the 99th running of the Indy 500 and for the first time ever, a small collection of those specially equipped Camaros will head straight to area Chevy dealers – with the first examples already at Bill Estes Chevrolet.

BMW i8 sprints away with prestigious World Green Car Award

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2015 - 10:07AM

The new BMW i8 wins another award and sprints away with the World Car Award in the World Green Car category. What other World Car Award did i8 narrowly miss?

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