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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.

2015 Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Forester in snow

Update: Watch the 2015 Toyota RAV4 beat Forester, Cherokee and CR-V in snow

By John Goreham on March 9, 2015 - 8:52AM

This Toyota video shows what happens when RAV4 takes on the Subaru, Jeep, and Honda in the snow.

Subaru creates a problem for an active generation with 2015 Outback

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2015 - 8:46AM

The 2015 Subaru Outback is the number one selling vehicle in the Subaru lineup and an active generation of buyers is having a hard time getting one.

2015 Toyota Sienna vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee

Watch 2015 Toyota Sienna AWD beat the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 on snow and ice

By John Goreham on March 9, 2015 - 8:44AM

Of course the 2015 Toyota Sienna AWD beats the Odyssey and Town and Country in winter conditions, but how well does it stack up to a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4X4?

2015 Subaru Forester is destined for dirty weekends [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2015 - 8:18AM

Subaru Forester reaches the 200,000 milestone in Australia. Is Forester more popular than Outback now?

2016 Civic Type R ‘or something like it’ destined for North America

By Parks McCants on March 8, 2015 - 9:56PM

With all the hype circulating the Internet as to a pending North American version 2016 Civic Type R, could Honda’s record setting front FWD be closer to reality than simply a wish and a dream?
Torque News-Honda thinks so.

Will the 2015 Subaru BRZ sports coupe slide into irrelevance?

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2015 - 8:11AM

Sales of the 2015 Subaru BRZ continue to slide backward. What’s going on with the sports coupe?

STI hoping 5 changes made to WRX STI NBR will bring victory

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2015 - 7:53AM

The STI team gathered at Fuji Speedway for a press day and a shakedown of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race car.

Acura 2015 TLX GT to tag-team Pirelli World Challenge

By Parks McCants on March 7, 2015 - 4:34PM

We watched PD Cunningham of Acura Motorsports, Real Time racing walk away from a high-speed rear-end collision in 2014; effectively ending his points run for the 2014 Pirelli. the premier edition 2015 TLX-GT race edition was damaged beyond repair.

Engineering Students! Infiniti Is Looking for You To Work in Formula One

By Aaron Turpen on March 7, 2015 - 12:32PM

One of the dream jobs of every automotive engineering student is to work in Formula One racing at the pinnacle of motorsport. Infiniti is once again offering a spot on its team and guarantees it to an American student for the upcoming F1 season.

A rusted out Chevy Chevette with snows will run circles around a Subaru with all-seasons

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2015 - 10:55AM

Subaru took the 2015 WRX STI to the slopes and gave fans a demonstration of the STI’s all-wheel-drive capabilities in the deep snow on a ski slope.

Subaru engineers used Australian conditions to develop 2015 Outback

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2015 - 10:44AM

Subaru’s new generation 2015 Outback has established a new sales record in Australia and Tasmania. Why did Subaru listen to the Australian market first?

Lucky winner takes home new 2015 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2015 - 9:20AM

Subaru Canada gives away a new 2015 WRX STI. What did this lucky winner have to do to be given the keys to the performance car?

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek hybrid

Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid vs. UPS truck in the snow: Who wins? [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2015 - 9:03AM

Watch a new 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid pull a delivery truck out of a wintery mess.

Fun to drive 2015 Honda Fit pushes segment performance to higher ground

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2015 - 6:58PM

Honda’s sub-compact 5 door hatchback places a new spin on “throwing a Fit,” as the car buying public drives Fit sales to month over month double digit volume increases. Fit continues to kick proverbial sales butt in a segment crowded with initially affordable alternatives. Could 2015 Fit be that good?

Lexus IS 350C: Garage or drive a convertible in winter?

By John Goreham on March 5, 2015 - 6:30PM

The Lexus IS 350C convertible coupe is a four season car. Or is it?

New Chevy Malibu, Cadillac CT6 to Debut in NY, Camaro Might Not

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2015 - 3:48PM

General Motors announced yesterday that the next generation Chevrolet Malibu will debut next month at the New York International Auto Show and with the new Cadillac CT6 also slated for a Big Apple debut, it has me questioning whether the next generation Camaro will be introduced alongside two other big time debuts.

Meet the World's Fastest 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2015 - 12:39PM

We have been watching the progress of the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost project car of the Mustang performance experts at American Muscle but today, we bring you a look at an even quicker turbocharged 4-cylinder Mustang – one which is claimed to be the fastest of its type in the world.

Newly enhanced 2015 Subaru WRX STI NBR unveiled in Geneva [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2015 - 8:38AM

The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race car is unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. What enhancements did the new STI get?

Subaru launches kids into space program again

By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2015 - 8:17AM

Subaru invests in the scientists, astronauts and engineers of tomorrow through the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.

Infiniti QX30 Concept Wows Geneva

By Aaron Turpen on March 5, 2015 - 12:30AM

One of the most anticipated concepts to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show was the Infiniti QX30 compact luxury crossover, which wowed audiences with its style and appeal.

2016 Acura MDX Tech drives V6 SUV performance off the charts

By Parks McCants on March 4, 2015 - 9:13PM

Acura takes the best selling premium 3 row SUV in North America and drives its notable comfort and sport-like-performance to a level normally reserved for V8 powered suburban crawlers. Torque News takes a closer look at 2016 Acura MDX

2015 Corvette Z06 Debuts in Geneva with a Big Price Tag

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2015 - 4:15PM

While the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has already reached buyers around the United States, the 2015 Geneva Motor Show brings European supercar fans a chance to meet the 650 horsepower Vette in person, but with a price that is considerably higher in Europe than it is in the US – the most track capable Corvette of all time is reserved for fans with the deepest pockets.

4-Season Mazda3 test by Automobile Mag reveals cost of ownership truths

By John Goreham on March 4, 2015 - 4:12PM

Automobile Magazine put 21K miles on their Mazda3. Their comprehensive test confirms our conclusions.

2015 Dodge Charger Coming to Xbox One Later This Month for Furious 7

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2015 - 1:54PM

Those gamers who have been looking forward to driving the 2015 Dodge Charger in the virtual world only have to wait a few more weeks, as the redesigned Charger R/T will debut on Xbox One’s Forza Horizon 2 later this month as part of the new Fast & Furious expansion package – along with a handful of other cars ranging from the Jeep Wrangler to the Toyota Supra to the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.

Ford GT to Cost Around $400k, Which is Disappointing for Several Reasons

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2015 - 12:06PM

While no new technical specs have come from the new Ford GT supercar’s European debut in Geneva, information on both production numbers and price have come from the massive Swiss show, with global production limited to just 250 units and a price that could start up around $400,000 – almost guaranteeing that this car will not serve as a proper competitor to the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 or Dodge Viper.

Demand for 2015 Subaru WRX/STI reaches record levels

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2015 - 8:26AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX/STI line is selling at record levels in 2015. You can find a 2015 Subaru WRX on dealer lots. If you want a 2015 STI, you will have to order one and wait.

No performance oriented Levorg 2.0 GT-S for the UK market [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2015 - 8:13AM

The 2015 European spec. 2015 Subaru Levorg sports tourer was unveiled in Geneva. The UK won’t be getting the performance Levorg 2.0 GT-S.

Op-ed: It is time to stop debating whether electric cars are cleaner than gasoline

By Luke Ottaway on March 4, 2015 - 12:29AM

Another mainstream media outlet, in this case USA Today, has put its name and influence behind an inaccurate and misleading assessment disputing the environmental benefits of electric cars.

2015 Dodge Charger Leads Strong Sales Growth in February

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2015 - 6:39PM

The redesigned 2015 Dodge Charger is gradually reaching dealerships from coast to coast and even though a great many internet know-it-alls guaranteed that the new high tech looking front end was certain to lead to a sales flop – the numbers are in for February 2015 and they are very good for the new Charger.

Win a 2015 Corvette Z06 or 67 Corvette Stingray for $3, Help a Great Charity

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2015 - 1:11PM

If you have been wanting to put a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in your garage but you cannot handle the $80k price tag, you are in luck as the Ronald McDonald House is holding a raffle for the new super-Corvette and a 1967 Corvette Stingray with prices beginning at just $3 per ticket.

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