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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.

Aston Martin Hits the Road in the Ultimate Evolution Tour

By Bridgett Davis on November 24, 2014 - 1:01PM

A busy year for Aston Martin with new partnerships formed with Mercedes and AMG, Aston Martin is launching its Production line-up into the future with new innovations and technologies. With the goal in mind to ensure the brand maintains its beloved British heritage, while partnering up in new business relationships to further enhance the brand, Martin will maintain its independence as the successful brand we have all come to love and know.

I'm Loving Everything About Fisker's Rocket Mustang Except the Grille

By Patrick Rall on November 24, 2014 - 12:59PM

One of the most surprising introductions at the ongoing 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show is the new Rocket Mustang that was designed by Galpin Auto Sports and Henrik Fisker, with a very unique facelift to the 2015 Mustang GT and while I love almost everything about Fisker’s Rocket Mustang – I just cant love that huge grille opening.

Fight of the Century, 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe vs 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo

By Joseph Scott on November 24, 2014 - 12:51PM

Jaguar just released the 2016 Jaguar F-Type with manual shift transmission but it’s only offered in the V6 model- If they make a Manual V8 AWD (All Wheel Drive) F-Type, it will set the stage for an “Ultimate Showdown” vs. the Porsche 911 Turbo.

Lucky 21 year-old wins 2nd exclusive new BMW M4 Coupe

By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2014 - 8:22AM

Marc Marquez has just won a 2015 BMW M4 Coupe which makes two now that he has won from BMW M GmbH. Is it luck, or he just good?

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution successor?

High-performance will be a part of new Mitsubishi branding

By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2014 - 6:59AM

The new Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV may not be the successor to the 2015 Lancer Evolution, but it points to a future with high-performance.

With seating for five, 2016 Volt may have lost its last excuse to not be a mass-market vehicle

By Luke Ottaway on November 23, 2014 - 3:24PM

Violators of a certain non-disclosure agreement have revealed that the next-generation Chevrolet Volt will have seating for five. Is there any real reason why the 2016 Volt should not target the mass market?

3 consecutive podiums clinches NA Rally Cup for 2015 WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2014 - 8:39AM

Subaru and the 2015 WRX STI have officially clinched the North American Rally Cup for Marques based on all North American rally event results.

New 2015 Subaru BRZ Special Edition is arriving in showrooms now

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2014 - 8:01AM

Subaru’s Special Edition 2015 BRZ sports coupe is arriving now in Australian showrooms. How close is Subaru getting to a real BRZ STI?

New BMW 2 Series Convertible drop top fun comes at a premium

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2014 - 9:17AM

There’s 4 ways the new 2015 BMW 2 Series Convertible trumps the outgoing 1 Series model. And it comes in two flavors for driving enthusiasts.

New Impreza continues Subaru’s commitment to deliver the highest safety

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2014 - 8:35AM

Do you know which brand has the most Top Safety Picks? The new 2015 Subaru Impreza received the highest safety award possible. But this is not new for the brand.

Infiniti Q50 Direct Adaptive Steering Wins Another Award

By Aaron Turpen on November 22, 2014 - 12:28AM

The Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference of Japan has awarded the "steer by wire" steering in the Infiniti Q50 with its Technology of the Year Award 2014-2015, giving it its third such accolade since its entering production this year.

2015 Lexus IS 250 AWD buyer’s guide

By John Goreham on November 21, 2014 - 4:15PM

The IS 250 AWD sedan has a lot going for it. Here are the details on this very popular model.

Looking to the future, Can Jaguar keep the excitement going?

By Joseph Scott on November 21, 2014 - 4:03PM

Over the past couple of years Jaguar has released some great new cars and the excitement has never been higher for the brand, but what are the consumers and so called experts saying about them?

How Subaru adds 5 new features and holds line on new XV Crosstrek pricing

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2014 - 11:48AM

Subaru added new features on the new 2015 XV Crosstrek gas and hybrid models but only gets a small increase in price. How did they do it?

Celebrity Owned 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda Hits the Market

By Bridgett Davis on November 21, 2014 - 10:11AM

Evel Knievel taking things to the extreme on many levels in life did no less in his personally owned vehicles. Recently hitting the market and coming available for sale is a one of a kind 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda owned by the legendary stunt man himself, Evel Knievel. An amazing piece of history that has hit the market will soon reside in a new home.

Report: BMW Z4s are the most reliable sports cars in the world

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2014 - 7:44AM

The BMW brand and specifically the Z4 sports car gets a very interesting award. Just how reliable is BMW?

Subaru brings a very special record-breaking 2015 WRX STI to LA [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2014 - 6:48AM

Subaru brought a very special 2015 WRX STI to the LA Auto Show. Do you remember what Mark Higgins did in this iconic STI?

Jaguar says you can Tweet from your seat

By Joseph Scott on November 20, 2014 - 9:44PM

Full Smartphone Integration is the goal for Jaguar as they announced this week a new JustDrive technology that will allow you to run most smartphone apps by voice command while driving.

The 2016 Ford Explorer Dawns with a New Look and Mustang Power

By Patrick Rall on November 20, 2014 - 6:53PM

The 2016 Ford Explorer is on display now at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show with a sleek new exterior design, a new premium trimline and a new midrange engine in the form of the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder that is featured in the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Look Out BMW M3 & M4 - Here Comes the Cadillac ATS-V

By Patrick Rall on November 20, 2014 - 2:40PM

Last week we looked at the leaked images of the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe and with the start of the 2014 LA Auto Show, the full details for the new ATS-V in both coupe and sedan form have been rolled out in California.

The First Good 2016 Chevrolet Volt Teaser Looks Remarkable

By Patrick Rall on November 20, 2014 - 1:04PM

General Motors offered up a rear end teaser of the 2016 Chevrolet Volt back in August, but this newest teaser showing the front end of the next gen EV paints the portrait of a remarkable good looking vehicle – one that I cannot wait to see in person at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show debut.

GM needs to change the lower grille on the 2016 Volt

By Luke Ottaway on November 20, 2014 - 1:00PM

Until yesterday, all we knew about the next-generation Chevrolet Volt’s looks came from a teaser image of the liftgate of the car. Los Angeles-area Volt owners got a full preview of the new Volt, plus a partial front-end view for the rest of us.

2015 Chrysler 300 Gets a New Look, No SRT for the US

By Patrick Rall on November 20, 2014 - 11:09AM

The 2015 Chrysler 300 is currently on display at the 2014 LA Auto Show with a revised exterior, an even more luxurious interior, a new 8-speed transmission, a variety of new high tech goodies and a new super-premium trimline, but what you won’t see in the 2015 300 lineup is a high performance SRT model – at least not in the United States, anyway.

Mazda reveals 2016 CX-3 promises bigger engine in North America

By John Goreham on November 20, 2014 - 10:35AM

Mazda unveiled the new 2016 CX-3 compact crossover in LA and fans of the brand in the US market will be happy to hear about the engine it will get.

Lexus Convertible concept LF-C2 is the 2016 IS 350C

By John Goreham on November 20, 2014 - 9:32AM

Lexus should switch the model name to RC 350C, but this Lexus convertible is clearly an updated IS 350C.

With a Sinister Creation Aston Martin Displays a Work Of Art

By Bridgett Davis on November 20, 2014 - 8:42AM

Q, the unique Aston Martin program that allows the buyer to personalize and create an Aston Martin that is truly yours in every sense, recently released images of a satin black 2015 Vanquish that is nothing less than a vision of stunning beauty and perfection.

What makes Subaru WRX STI the best performance buy of 2015

By Denis Flierl on November 20, 2014 - 8:06AM

Performance fans who already bought a new 2015 Subaru WRX STI should feel very good about their purchase. Why is STI the best performance buy of 2015?

Jaguar F-Type manual shift, but only in the V6?

By Joseph Scott on November 19, 2014 - 8:47PM

When the paddles shift car first began it was all the rage, but Jaguar just released the 2016 Jaguar F-Type with manual shift transmission, and most fans are jumping for joy.

The 2015 Corvette Z06 Fuel Economy: Landmark Performance Meets Impressive MPGs

By Patrick Rall on November 19, 2014 - 6:23PM

While the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will land in the automotive history books for its breathtaking performance capabilities, the freshly announced fuel economy figures aren’t mind-blowing, but they are very impressive considering that this is the most track capable Corvette or all time.

Auto systems designed for the X-box generation but sold to the VHS generation are a disaster

By John Goreham on November 19, 2014 - 3:15PM

Toyota, Lexus and Acura make Daylight Savings simple. Why can't all the automakers be this smart?

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