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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.

New Subaru WRX STI rally car gets significant chassis upgrades [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2015 - 7:21AM

Vermont SportsCar spends one year on chassis development on the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car.

How 2015 Honda Fit earned KBB 'Best Resale Value' award

By Parks McCants on January 29, 2015 - 8:04PM

Known for bulletproof mechanics and reasonable fit and finish, the made in Japan Fit held the line on high resale value. Will the same be true for the manufactured in Mexico Fit? We'll look at how and why 2015 Honda Fit earned KBB's "Best Resale Value" award.

John Belushi helps us understand the 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat

By John Goreham on January 29, 2015 - 6:57PM

A first-hand account of the 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat explained by a classic scene we all know and love.

Prius Camry Hybrids and Fuel Cell Vehicles by Toyota

Toyota’s next-gen hybrid and fuel cell technologies take a step forward

By John Goreham on January 29, 2015 - 5:59PM

Toyota’s promising new silicon carbide Technology moves to the street testing stage.

Watch the Hellcat Challenger Run Down a 665hp Hennessey SUV

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2015 - 3:55PM

A new video showing the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat racing on the quarter mile against a 665 horsepower, supercharged GMC SUV shows just how well the brawny Mopar muscle car covers ground in a very short distance.

The Jaguar XE is already winning awards

By Joseph Scott on January 29, 2015 - 1:25PM

It did not take long for the all-new Jaguar XE is rack up an award. The XE was just named “Most Beautiful Car of 2014” at Paris Festival.

GM Recalls a Handful of 2015 Corvette Models for Loose Nuts

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2015 - 12:43PM

General Motors has issued a recall for a very small group of Chevrolet Corvettes over a concern that the a rear suspension component may not have been properly tightened during assembly - which could cause a major drivability issue if it comes completely unfastened.

The Ford Mustang V8 isnt Going Anywhere

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2015 - 10:58AM

There have been some publications insisting that the Ford Mustang V8 is slowly being phased out, with EcoBoost V6 engines replacing them, but any reports that suggest that Ford wants to kill off the V8 is nothing but pure foolishness.

Watch 800hp Toyota GT86 drift on a mountain pass [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2015 - 8:58AM

Fredric Aasbo drifts his 800 horsepower 2JZ Speedhunters Toyota 86-X on a mountain pass in Norway.

4 reasons why i8 will keep BMW number one in performance for decades to come

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2015 - 8:31AM

The BMW i8 receives the “International Paul Pietsch Award” due to its status as an “all-new sports car”

McLaren 675LT To Debut at Geneva Show, Reviving the Longtail Moniker

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2015 - 11:51PM

Fans of F1 of the 1990s will recall the McLaren F1 GTR nicknamed "Longtail" that dominated the circuit at the time. Well, it's back as a new McLaren 675LT.

Jaguar takes flight to help the XE’s aerodynamics (Video)

By Joseph Scott on January 28, 2015 - 5:52PM

What do flying in a glider with a world champion and aerodynamics of Jaguar’s all-new XE Sedan have in common? You will be surprised just how much you can learn while flying in an un-powered aircraft.

Unreserved Hellcat Challenger Available For Sale in Huntsville, Alabama

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2015 - 3:07PM

I have been receiving a great many emails from readers who are trying to find a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat for sale, but they have been unsuccessful in doing so at their local dealerships, so here is an automotive Public Service Announcement of sorts – there is an unreserved Hellcat Challenger available for sale at Landers McLarty CJD in Huntsville, Alabama.

Build Your 627hp 2015 Shelby GT Mustang Online Now

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2015 - 2:04PM

While the performance world was so focused on the new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang that debuted in Detroit, the arrival of the 625 horsepower Shelby GT Mustang almost snuck by without much notice, but today, we bring you the first look at the build page for the next generation Shelby GT.

The 2015 Corvette Z06 Did Not Lap Nurburgring in 6:59.13

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2015 - 1:04PM

There is a report going around the internet that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe lapped the famed Nurburgring in just 6 minutes and 59.13 seconds, but General Motors has been quick to point out that these rumors are not accurate.

2015 Dodge Challewnger SRT Hellcat for sale wrecked

Update –Wrecked Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat for sale

By John Goreham on January 28, 2015 - 12:06PM

The Hellcat Challenger is a unique car and not many are likely to come to market totaled. Here’s your chance to buy the most powerful restoration or project car in America.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, successor?

New Mitsubishi concept won’t be the next Lancer EVO successor

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2015 - 8:54AM

Mitsubishi teases a new Compact SUV Concept before Geneva Motor Show 2015. How will it be related to the new EVO successor?

2015 BMW i3 gets price increase before Super Bowl splash

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2015 - 8:44AM

BMW will raise the price of the 2015 i3 in the U.S. market. 2015 models will be arriving soon.

2016 Acura ILX designed to ignite sports-car enthusiasm (Video)

By Parks McCants on January 28, 2015 - 12:52AM

The day of the Integra ‘R’ and ILX 6 speed ‘S’ type is all but a distant memory for many young Acura enthusiasts. Enter the 2016 Acura ILX performance sedan, a small car that’s sure to reignite Acura sports-car enthusiasm.

The Jaguar XE will be your next car

By Joseph Scott on January 28, 2015 - 12:32AM

The reviews are in and Jaguar intends to impress you with a car that is everything you need and want. Jaguar’s XE sedan is currently being tested and the praise is plentiful.

Followup: 2015 Corvette Z06 with Blown Motor Fixed, Racing at Road Atlanta

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2015 - 2:54PM

Last month we brought you the news of a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe that had blown the motor with just 891 miles on the odometer and today, we are glad to report that General Motors has that C7 super-Vette back up and running – well enough that the driver has had the 650hp beast out to the track at Road Atlanta.

Toyota can’t grow 2015 or 2016 Tacoma sales – here’s why

By John Goreham on January 27, 2015 - 1:15PM

Toyota’s vehicle sales continue to grow faster than the industry rate, but Tundra and Tacoma can’t, and it has nothing to do with the competition.

Rumors Claim GT350R Mustang Crushed the Camaro Z28 Nurburgring Record

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2015 - 12:14PM

While it has not been confirmed by Ford Motor Company, a rumor floating around the internet suggests that the new Shelby GT350R Mustang has lapped the Nurburgring substantially quicker than the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, which makes the GT350R the quickest muscle car to lap the Ring – if the rumor is true.

Performance Kits Lift the Dodge Viper to 900 Supercharged Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2015 - 11:02AM

While the modern Dodge Viper is one of the most powerful American production cars of all time, the age of adage that there is always someone faster is why The Viper Exchange has rolled out a collection of high performance packages that lift the output from 640hp up to a whopping 900hp.

Importance of the dealer relationship at Jaguar

By Joseph Scott on January 27, 2015 - 10:23AM

Just how important is the relationship with your local auto dealer? Jaguar is poised to do things that other automaker can’t accomplish and they will do it in style.

BMW leaks i3 Super Bowl XLIX ad before the big game [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2015 - 8:17AM

BMW releases i3 Super Bowl ad before the big game. Watch Katie Couric and Bryant Gumbel in a famous 1994 Today Show clip initial confusion surrounding “what is the internet?”

Rally-ready Toyota GT86 CS-R3 launch delayed and it gets less hp

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2015 - 8:03AM

Toyota Motorsport has released details on the Toyota GT86 CS-R3. Why is the debut delayed?

2015 Acura MDX bests EPA fuel efficiency estimates

By Parks McCants on January 26, 2015 - 6:42PM

On a recent real-world combination test drive from Phoenix to Sedona, Arizona, 2015 Acura MDX threw a curveball in the EPA average fuel efficiency rating; it bettered it!

2015 Ford Mustang Headed Overseas Now

By Patrick Rall on January 26, 2015 - 6:25PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the first batch of 2015 Ford Mustang models destined for dealerships in Asia, Australia and Europe are nearing delivery to these foreign ports – a move which will almost certainly help the Mustang because the bestselling muscle car in the world.

Hemi V8 Outselling V6 in 2015 Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on January 26, 2015 - 5:25PM

A new report indicates that since the 2015 Dodge Challenger went on sale late last year, those packages with one of the various Hemi V8 engines are comfortably outselling the V6 models – marking a surprising shift in take rate in a segment where the less-powered V6 engine usually dominates sales figures for all of the Detroit muscle cars.

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