Latest 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.

By Luke Ottaway G+ Jun 28 2014 - 10:03am

Pennsylvania decides to allow Tesla stores, but not very many

Continuing the highly publicized saga of Tesla’s state-by-state attempts to sell its electric vehicles direct to consumers, Pennsylvania has voted to compromise.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 28 2014 - 7:38am

CLA-Class shows why a low-carbon future won’t be void of high-performance cars

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and 2015 GLA-Class have won the 2014 International Engine of the Year award in the New Engine category.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 27 2014 - 3:09pm

Just released: Watch 2015 Subaru WRX STI IOM full record lap [video]

Watch the full lap of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Isle of Man record run narrated by Mark Higgins.

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 27 2014 - 11:43am

Honda Fit EV and HPD B-Spec to race 2014 Broadmoor Pikes Peak IHC

2014 will find 2 Honda Fit HPD equipped racers attacking the course to the top of Pikes Peak. Torque News takes a closer look.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 27 2014 - 11:20am

2015 Ford F-150 aluminum kills hope for new Ranger to fight Chevy Colorado

There are three main reasons why a new Ford Ranger will not be created any time soon by Ford.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 27 2014 - 6:59am

2015 Subaru Outback sets new fastest road-rallying world record

The 2015 Subaru Outback has set a new fastest road-rallying Guinness record in Russia.

By Luke Ottaway G+ Jun 27 2014 - 1:06am

First look at official specs for 2015 Volkswagen Passat plug-in

The German automaker continues its push into the electrified vehicle sector with the upcoming release of the Passat plug-in hybrid. The preliminary specs are fairly predictable – the key will be price, which remains unknown.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 26 2014 - 4:03pm

Why Toyota should and should not market its fuel cell vehicle as a Camry

The Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle has arrived. Should it be its own line or should Toyota leverage its most powerful name to make it work?

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 26 2014 - 1:29pm

2014 Broadmoor Pikes Peak IHC: Honda AirFence will promote faster run times

With the installation of a Honda sponsored AirFence strategically placed along the route, 2014 will be the fastest run to the clouds in history.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jun 26 2014 - 12:34pm

Could we 'Boost' the Mustang even more?

There have been recent questions regarding engine options for the new S550 Ford Mustang. The largest among them has been whether or not there is room for a V6 EcoBoost model between the midrange inline 4-cylinder EcoBoost and the high-end naturally aspirated 5.0 Liter V8.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 26 2014 - 12:25pm

Launch challenges leave 2014 BMW i3 owners inconvenienced, not discouraged

The all new BMW i3 electric sedan is now well into its second month of US sales. Some trouble spots have appeared, but overall owners are continuing to be excited about their new driving machines.

By Luke Ottaway G+ Jun 25 2014 - 11:53pm

Why Tesla doesn’t really care about battery swapping

Proponents of battery swapping once touted it as the ideal replacement for gas stations. A year ago Tesla put on a flashy demonstration of battery swap capability, and has scarcely mentioned it since. Here’s why.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 25 2014 - 5:39pm

There is Still Room for an EcoBoost V6 in the New Ford Mustang

It is widely expected that the new 2.3L EcoBoost engine in the 2015 Ford Mustang will eventually replace the 3.7L V6 as the base model engine, there is still plenty of room in the Mustang lineup for a V6 engine – packing EcoBoost power and sitting in the middle of the engine lineup.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 25 2014 - 11:45am

Ford's newly announced 2015 F-150 Electric pickup will beat rivals to the punch

The newest Ford electric vehicle is sure to be a hit. The only question that remains is how its performance will stack up to other trucks.

Toyota Releases Final FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle Design

By John Goreham G+ Jun 25 2014 - 10:40am

Toyota shows off final FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle Look

Toyota's FCV design is now finished. The vehicle has a familiar look to our eye.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 25 2014 - 7:59am

Who is behind the beautiful 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class interior?

The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a gorgeous interior. Who designed the beautiful cabin?

By Luke Ottaway G+ Jun 24 2014 - 11:59pm

Electric vehicle sales will reach significant milestone by September

Since the dawn of the modern electric vehicle era in late 2010, over 220,000 EVs have been sold in the United States. That means a big milestone lies just around the corner.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 24 2014 - 3:43pm

The Lexus IS 200t will strike the perfect balance

In the next year or two Lexus will finally give the Lexus IS sedan a great base engine. Here's why we think it will also be the best overall car in the IS lineup.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 24 2014 - 7:59am

How Mitsubishi will use Outlander PHEV for future EVO development

The new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will compete in the grueling Asia Cross Country Rally 2014. Mitsubishi isn’t done Rally racing yet.

Subaru WRX STI pace is there but Lasek and Isachsen are not

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 24 2014 - 6:47am

Subaru WRX STI pace is there for DC GRC but Lasek and Isachsen are not

The Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross team was at the inaugural Washington DC Global Rallycross this weekend. What happened?

By Luke Ottaway G+ Jun 23 2014 - 11:16pm

Tesla is world’s most important automaker because of the present and the future

A prominent Morgan Stanley analyst has called Tesla Motors “arguably the most important car company in the world.” We agree based on the impact Tesla has on the auto industry right now but also its influence on the future.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 23 2014 - 9:33pm

The turbocharged Lexus IS 200t will hit BMW 328i where it hurts

Lexus is about to replace the sedate IS 250 with a punchy new engine. This new Lexus model will beat BMW at its own game.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 23 2014 - 7:24pm

What's missing on the 2015 BMW M4 sports coupe?

After our first look at the new 2015 BMW M4, we felt like there a few things missing on the car. Maybe you will disagree.

By Parks McCants G+ Jun 23 2014 - 7:16pm

Honda commits to extraordinary airbag inflator recall initiative

Taking no chances with customer safety, Honda is opting to participate in the biggest airbag- systems related safety recall to date. We tip our hats to Honda in this latest preventative recall measure.

By Luke Ottaway G+ Jun 23 2014 - 6:31pm

Like the Mercedes B-Class, every electric vehicle should offer extra range as an option

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is being offered with an optional $600 package that extends range by 17 miles. It is an option that makes a whole lot of sense if used wisely.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 23 2014 - 6:01pm

Preparation for Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang Has Begun

Production of the 2014 Ford Mustang officially ended this past weekend so with the start of the new week comes the start of the retooling process required to prepare the Flat Rock Assembly Plant for production of the 2015 Ford Mustang.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 23 2014 - 4:30pm

Ford Claims Top Four Spots in VW-Sponsored GRC Event, VW Teams Suffer Engine Problems

This past weekend marked the third event of the 2015 Red Bull Global RallyCross event with the Volkswagen Rallycross DC and for the first time this season, Scott Speed and his VW failed to take the win as Ford Fiesta racers claimed each of the top four spots after both VW teams ran into engine problems.

By John Goreham G+ Jun 23 2014 - 4:24pm

New XSE trim will make the 2015 Camry the best Camry ever

Buyers of the 2015 Toyota Camry XSE will no longer have to choose between the sporty SE and luxurious XLE trims. They can have it all.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jun 23 2014 - 2:46pm

SRT Viper GTSR to Wear Classic Dodge Viper Look at Watkins Glen

It was announced recently that the SRT Viper would become the Dodge Viper in the near future as the Chrysler Group discontinues to standalone SRT brand and to celebrate the return to Dodge, the two SRT Viper GTS-R race cars in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship will wear the livery of the unstoppable Team Oreca Dodge Vipers of the 1990s and early 2000s.

2015 Ford F-150 Chevy Colorado Toyota Tundra Tacoma

By John Goreham G+ Jun 23 2014 - 12:45pm

Ford's 2015 F-150 and Chevy's Colorado hit Toyota Tundra and Tacoma with one-two punch

Toyota's 2015 Tundra and Tacoma seem woefully unprepared for what Ford's F-150 and Chevy's Colorado are about to throw at them.