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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.

Camaro Qualifies 1st in NHRA Debut, Stumbles in Eliminations

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2015 - 1:36PM

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.

Maybe Ford Doesn't Need an SVT Lightning F150

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2015 - 12:33PM

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.

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

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2015 - 8:52AM

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.

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

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2015 - 8:24AM

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

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

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2015 - 8:12AM

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

Is mystery Subaru hatch prototype the refreshed 2016 XV Crosstrek?

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2015 - 7:50AM

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.

The Jaguar B99 Concept by Bertone was radical

By Joseph Scott on February 7, 2015 - 11:58PM

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?

Recall for Jaguar Land Rover in some US vehicles

By Joseph Scott on February 7, 2015 - 10:40PM

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.

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

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2015 - 11:21AM

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

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

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2015 - 7:20AM

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.

Jaguar Land Rover sales hitting the skids or just drifting

By Joseph Scott on February 6, 2015 - 11:41PM

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?

Acura holds price on 2016 MDX while increasing standard featured value

By Parks McCants on February 6, 2015 - 6:24PM

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.

Record 2015 Honda Fit sales buck auto buying trend

By Parks McCants on February 6, 2015 - 1:24PM

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.

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

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2015 - 12:35PM

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.

European spec Subaru Levorg will be unveiled in Geneva

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2015 - 7:41AM

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

Subaru "mystery" hatchback prototype seen testing in the US

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2015 - 6:56AM

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

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

By Parks McCants on February 5, 2015 - 6:23PM

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?

Dodge Challenger Sales Boom Thanks to Refreshed 2015 Models

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2015 - 5:43PM

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.

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

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2015 - 1:15PM

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.

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

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2015 - 11:50AM

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.

Toyota bringing 2016 Special Edition Camry just one year after redesign

By John Goreham on February 5, 2015 - 11:09AM

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

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

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2015 - 8:20AM

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

2015 Toyota Camry to get TRD factory performance package

By John Goreham on February 5, 2015 - 8:11AM

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.

BMW gives sneak peak at new M6 GT3 racer

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2015 - 7:11AM

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

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

By Joseph Scott on February 4, 2015 - 5:11PM

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

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with Roush Exhaust Sounds Delightfully Turbolicious

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2015 - 4:38PM

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.

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

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2015 - 3:53PM

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.

2015 Corvette Stingray Crushes AWD Tesla P85D (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2015 - 1:46PM

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.

Listen to the Focus RS EcoBoost Roar as Ken Block Hoons It Up (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2015 - 11:19AM

Yesterday morning, Ford Motor Company introduced the first Focus RS that will be sold in the USA and today, we have a video that lets us hear the high performance EcoBoost engine that is borrowed from the Mustang as the ultimate hoonigan – Mr. Ken Block – puts the Focus RS through the paces in and around the German production facility.

New Subaru WRX/STI is riding high now but competition is coming

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2015 - 8:46AM

The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX/STI leads the brand’s lineup in percentage of sales increase. How will Subaru respond to the new hot hatch from Ford?

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