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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.

Take a peek under the hood of this surprising 2015 Toyota Camry - video

By John Goreham on November 4, 2014 - 5:17PM

Toyota is working hard to inject some fun into their brand and what they did to this new 2015 Camry for a trade show is pretty outrageous.

2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in TorRed

Detailed 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Pricing and Options

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2014 - 5:10PM

Last month we announced the MSRP of the new 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and thanks to the Mr Bob Frederick, we have a detailed look at the options and pricing for the world’s most powerful sedan.

The 2015 Chevrolet COPO Camaro Debuts with a New Look, 4 Engines

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2014 - 4:31PM

General Motors is once again using the SEMA Show in Las Vegas to show off the new model year Chevrolet Camaro COPO race car, with the 2015 COPO Camaro getting a unique appearance package and the buyer’s choice of four different engines that apply to unique NHRA Stock and Super Stock classes.

Meet Ken Block's New AWD Ford Mustang - the Hoonicorn RTR

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2014 - 1:50PM

Among the many Ford Mustang show cars debuting today at SEMA is the Ken Block Hoonicorn RTR – a super modified 1965 Ford Mustang featuring the all-wheel drive system that Block will require when he films Gymkhana Seven with this wicked pony car.

Infiniti Still Struggles, Sees Hope In Big Q50, Q70 upticks

By Aaron Turpen on November 4, 2014 - 12:49PM

Infiniti is still struggling to keep up with sales goals in the United States, but sees some hope in the sales increases seen by the Q50 and Q70 models.

Nissan Sales Continue To Climb - LEAF and Versa Dominate

By Aaron Turpen on November 4, 2014 - 12:29PM

Nissan is still seeing sales records, marking more than a year of sales records being set year-on-year. The LEAF and Versa are stealing the show.

Galpin modified 2015 Acura TLX will generate dealership accessory line

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2014 - 11:26AM

I knew it the minute I set eyes on 2015 Acura TLX, the foundation had been laid for one of the best looking cars in Acura history. Galpin Auto Sports takes TLX to the next level at the 2014 Las Vegas SEMA Show. Dealership assessory line coming soon.

1 reason you don’t want the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

One reason why you don’t want the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2014 - 8:16AM

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is getting ready to make its dealer launch, but it will be missing one important component.

2015 Subaru WRX STI keeps assembly line humming but fans aren’t happy

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2014 - 7:04AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI performance cars are helping Subaru hit record sales. But why are buyers unhappy?

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT#50 valve cover

The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 to Debut on November 17th, Teased Today (Video)

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2014 - 5:14PM

Ford has offered up a video that talks about high performance in a way that leads me to believe that this is the first official teaser for the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, including a reference to the date of November 17th, 2014 – leading me to believe that the next generation Super-Stang will make its world debut in a few weeks.

Game changing 2015 Honda CR-V: Superior standard feature driven performance

By Parks McCants on November 3, 2014 - 5:10PM

As reported Monday by American Honda Motors: CR-V drove Honda to a new sales record for October. We believe that 2015 Honda CR-V offers exceptional best in class superior standard feature driven performance.

Toyotas named the most-fun, the most reliable, and the best-selling all in one month

By John Goreham on November 3, 2014 - 3:31PM

Yes, Toyota gets a lot of criticism for some of its cars not being all things to all people, but critics forget that Toyota is the company that comes closest to that ideal.

Restyled 2015 Toyota Camry beats Accord and Fusion in first month of sales

By John Goreham on November 3, 2014 - 2:27PM

The new 2015 Camry increased its sales by 14% in October. We’ll consider the new styling a success.

GM Says Goodbye to the 5th Gen Camaro with the 2015 Commemorative Edition

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2014 - 2:08PM

The 2014 SEMA Show begins tomorrow and among the big debuts is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Commemorative Edition – a sort of “end of the line” package to celebrate the final year of the immensely popular 5th generation Camaro.

Over 5,000 PreOrders Placed for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2014 - 12:14PM

After hearing a rumor on the internet that over 5,000 examples of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat I checked with the folks at the Chrysler Group and they have confirmed that more than 5,000 orders have indeed been received for the 707hp Mopar muscle car.

6 safety improvements Subaru made to the new 2015 Legacy

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2014 - 8:22AM

The all-new Subaru Legacy is one of the safest new sedans on the road. 6 new improvements set the new Legacy apart.

2015 Subaru WRX STI Super Production Rally Car thrills SOA

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2014 - 7:25AM

Subaru of America employees get some extremely fun perks for working at company headquarters. Do you have this much fun at work?

Why Subaru BRZ/FR-S and WRX rank highest on the fun-to-drive meter

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2014 - 8:28AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ/FR-S and 2015 WRX are both desirable sports cars. Why did Consumer Reports rank them highest on the fun-to-drive meter?

Watch Mitsubishi Lancer EVO set new 202 mph 1/2 mile record [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2014 - 7:57AM

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will be the last one ever build for performance fans. But fans will continue to make it even faster.

GT86 CS-V3 wins TMG GT86 Cup 2014 [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2014 - 7:24AM

The Toyota GT86 CS-V3 sports car wins the TMG GT86 Cup 2014. Take a ride with TMG and experience the start from the driver's seat of their GT86 CS-V3 [video]

2015 Subaru WRX STI is quickly making this group absolutely giddy

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2014 - 8:49AM

Even though Subaru sales in Japan have fallen, 2015 Subaru WRX STI sales are booming and one group couldn’t be happier.

Nissan sets £2 Challenge with e-NV200

By Aaron Turpen on October 31, 2014 - 11:50PM

A leading building services company in the United Kingdom has accepted Nissan's £2 Challenge with the e-NV200 electric van. This is pretty cool.

No Early 2015 Ford F150 Test Drives for Detroit

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2014 - 5:14PM

Ford Motor Company is in the middle of a 38 city tour where regular Joes can get a chance to drive the new 2015 Ford F150, but surprisingly, that tour doesn’t make a stop in Detroit – leaving the folks in Ford’s back yard without a chance to drive the new F150 before it arrives in dealerships later this year.

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro by chazcron Looks Just About Perfect

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2014 - 11:50AM

Our latest look at the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro comes from automotive artist chazcron and while we have seen some excellent artwork depicting the next generation Camaro – this work might just be the most accurate in predicting what the new Chevy muscle car will look like when it hits the street.

Not many will drive the exclusive new Scion tC Release Series 9.0 everyday

By Denis Flierl on October 31, 2014 - 11:24AM

Scion has just revealed the new 2015 tC Release Series 9.0. But don’t expect to be driving one.

2015 Dodge Challenger 392 Scat Pack Rapture Teased Before SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2014 - 11:15AM

Among what is likely to be more than a few 2015 Dodge Challenger show cars at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas will be the customized Mopar muscle car shown above, which features unique body work, a striking paint job, more than a few performance modifications and – best of all – the name Rapture.

A clever way to make electric vehicles cheaper than gas-burners

By Luke Ottaway on October 31, 2014 - 8:14AM

The city of Indianapolis will demonstrate over the next decade or so the easiest way to make electric cars cheaper than their conventional counterparts, thanks to a clever financing program.

New Scion FR-S T1 shows why the brand desperately needs a convertible

By Denis Flierl on October 31, 2014 - 7:59AM

Scion unveiled its lineup for SEMA with 4 FR-S models and one is a turbocharged Targa Top. FR-S T1 shows why the brand desperately needs a new convertible FR-S.

2015 Nissan Quest Pricing Announced and It's Better Than Expected

By Aaron Turpen on October 30, 2014 - 3:48PM

The Nissan Quest is one of the boldest and most luxurious minivans on the market today. Here's the new 2015 model year price structure for it.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Stats Show Why V6 Muscle Cars Exist

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2014 - 3:30PM

I frequently see people posting on forums and social networks about how muscle cars should only be offered with V8 engines, but production statistics for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro paint a very clear picture as to why all three American automakers offer their muscle cars with smaller engines in addition to the powerful V8.

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