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 Patrick Rall Jul 18 2014 - 4:36pm

The First Images of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Look Strangely Familiar

General Motors has done a very good job of keeping the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro completely hidden from the prying eye of spy photographers over the past few months, but the first batch of spyshots have surfaced online – showing a heavily camouflaged car that looks far more like a refreshed current Camaro than a radical redesign.

By Luke Ottaway Jul 18 2014 - 4:15pm

Quant flow cell-powered stunner cleared for on-road testing in Germany

Another of those “battery breakthrough” technologies has progressed to real-world testing, but we won’t get our hopes up just yet.

Nissan LEAF Autonomous Drive test vehicle

By Aaron Turpen Jul 18 2014 - 3:28pm

Autonomous Drive coming sooner than you think, Ghosn explains

At a press conference in Japan, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn talked about the company's plans for self-driving vehicles, but the details were far more interesting than the headlines.

By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2014 - 2:12pm

The 2015 Dodge Challenger V8 Lineup Carries Bargain Pricing

While everyone (including me) was busy focusing on the incredibly low price of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, many failed to look at the pricing for the rest of the 2015 Challenger lineup – with pricing for the other V8 models that make them great bargain buyers relative to the competition.

By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2014 - 12:21pm

First Official 2015 Ford Mustang Power Figures Fall Short of Estimates - But That's Ok

Ford has announced the first official power figures for the entire 2015 Mustang lineup and while the numbers are a touch lower than rumors had suggested, the numbers are still sure to make the S550 Mustang an awesome performance model – from bottom to top.

By John Goreham Jul 18 2014 - 11:49am

2015 Lexus V8 RC F coupe will mean the end of the IS F sedan

Our prediction is that the coming RC F will mean the end of the unique Lexus IS F super-sedan.

This extreme 2015 Mercedes Unimog dwarfs all other all-terrain vehicles

By Denis Flierl Jul 18 2014 - 10:31am

This extreme off-road 2015 Unimog dwarfs all other all-terrain vehicles

The largest most extreme 2015 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 4x4 ever rolls off assembly line in Worth. Why is it called the most extreme off-roader?

By Patrick Rall Jul 17 2014 - 8:09pm

This Chevrolet Camaro Saleen 620 Black Label is Awesome, But Far Too Expensive

The folks at Saleen Performance are best known for tuning the Ford Mustang, but they also have a variety of high performance packages for the Chevrolet Camaro and one of their retailers recently posted a video and eBay listing online with a price of $101,255 – which is a crazy high price for this 575 horsepower GM muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Jul 17 2014 - 7:01pm

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Will Seemingly Fall Short of 200mph

While we had initially expected that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would hit 200 miles per hour, word on the street is that the 707 horsepower Mopar muscle car will fall just short – with a top speed of 199 miles per hour.

By Patrick Rall Jul 17 2014 - 3:39pm

The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Sounds Incredible Attacking the Nurburgring

While we still don’t know for sure what the highest performance version of the 2015 Ford Mustang will be called, video has surfaced of the next gen super-Stang in action on the German Nürburgring, giving us the best opportunity yet to see and hear fastest pony in action and honestly – it sounds incredible.

2016 Toyota Tacoma To Fight 2015 Colorado and 2016 Frontier

By John Goreham Jul 17 2014 - 12:03pm

Can the Toyota Tacoma survive the 2015 Chevy Colorado and 2016 Nissan Frontier?

Toyota is losing share to Nissan already. Can it do anything to stop that considering that a new 2015 Chevy Colorado and a new 2016 Nissan Frontier are coming?

By Denis Flierl Jul 17 2014 - 8:02am

This fuel-stingy GLA-Class will absolutely be the most economical in the lineup

Mercedes-Benz adds a new 2015 GLA-Class diesel model to the compact luxury SUV lineup. Just how fuel-stingy is it?

By Denis Flierl Jul 17 2014 - 6:59am

Subaru introduces attractive new 7 seat 2015 Exiga Airbreak SUV

Subaru has introduced a new 2015 Exiga Airbreak 7 seat SUV for the Japan market. Is this the forerunner of the U.S. model?

By Luke Ottaway Jul 16 2014 - 10:55pm

2015 Chevrolet Volt unexpectedly gets increase in battery capacity, range

Everyone seems to be holding out for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, the model year due for a significant redesign. Yet even the unheralded 2015 model has received an unexpected improvement.

By Luke Ottaway Jul 16 2014 - 8:33pm

Tesla continuing trend of unoriginal names with Model III just feels right

As far as names go, Tesla doesn’t delve too deeply into the depths of creativity. Somehow it seems to work quite well, and the naming of their most important car yet follows the pattern.

By Patrick Rall Jul 16 2014 - 8:02pm

707hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Priced Similarly to Mid-Level Corvette Stingray

The Chrysler Group has announced the pricing for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and amazingly, this 707hp monster is actually less expensive than I had expected with a price of $59,995 – putting it in the range of the midlevel Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2LT with 455 horsepower.

By John Goreham Jul 16 2014 - 4:10pm

2014 Toyota Prius Plug-in completes Nurburgring using 5 tablespoons of gas

The Prius you love, but with a Plug just ran the famous race course following all the track rules on 2.5 ounces of gasoline.

By John Goreham Jul 16 2014 - 12:53pm

Lexus IS proves it is often not how many you sell, but who buys the car that matters

Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 buyers trend younger, more affluent, and more male. Lexus could not be happier.

By Patrick Rall Jul 16 2014 - 11:10am

Exclusive Video of 2015 Challenger Hellcat on the drag strip

Here is your quick look at the 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat launching on the drag strip as it was launched in Oregon yesterday on July 15, 2014.

By John Goreham Jul 16 2014 - 9:01am

Evidence of a 2015 Mazda3 2.5 liter manual stick shift mounts

The chatter from Mazda’s dealer network is that the Mazda3 will soon be offered with the most-powerful engine and also a 6 speed manual for the new model year.

By Denis Flierl Jul 16 2014 - 8:11am

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO bows out among hundreds of angry fans

The last 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution was unveiled at the Mitsubishi Owners Day. Why are EVO owners so unhappy?

By Denis Flierl Jul 16 2014 - 7:13am

What is billionaire Warren Buffett buying? It’s a Cadillac, not a Subaru Outback

Why is Warren Buffett not buying a new 2015 Subaru Outback? The billionaire drives a Cadillac XTS.

By Luke Ottaway Jul 15 2014 - 11:27pm

Tesla lemon law case ends quietly with $126,836 settlement

Just over three months after the news was made public that a Wisconsin lawyer planned to file a lemon lawsuit against Tesla on behalf of his client, the self-proclaimed “lemon law king” released yet another video concluding the saga.

By Luke Ottaway Jul 15 2014 - 8:43pm

Hyundai, Tesla exchange barbs over refueling networks – one of them has a point

A misinformed jab at Tesla’s Supercharger network by fuel cell-minded Hyundai and a counter-punch from the electric automaker remind us that car companies really don’t like being linked to government backing, yet this will become an increasingly important issue.

By John Goreham Jul 15 2014 - 2:46pm

2015 Mazda6 Touring ideal for tech-savvy drivers looking for a sporty sedan

Our review of the 2015 Mazda6 mid-sized sedan with the 6-speed manual finds that the car is a unique blend of old-school sporty driving at a great value, but you will need a smart phone.

By John Goreham Jul 15 2014 - 11:22am

How the 2014 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 made history

One year ago Lexus launched the new generation of IS 250 and IS 350 sports sedans. Its success has been shocking. Here are its biggest accomplishments.

5 features that set stunning 2015 Mercedes S65 AMG Coupe apart from the crowd

By Denis Flierl Jul 15 2014 - 8:07am

5 features that set stunning Mercedes S65 AMG Coupe apart from the crowd

Mercedes-Benz introduces the stunning new 2015 Mercedes S65 AMG Coupe. What are 5 things that set it apart?

By Denis Flierl Jul 15 2014 - 6:50am

How you can win exclusive 2015 Subaru WRX STI from eBay Motors Sweepstakes

Subaru announces they will give away a new-generation 2015 WRX STI Launch Edition. How can you win?

By Parks McCants Jul 15 2014 - 12:09am

Ohio built 2015 Acura TLX staged to dominate Euro, Japanese performance sedan sedan segment

With Acura’s announced release of the U.S. built TLX Performance Sedan to dealerships in August, BMW, Mercedes and Lexus dealers will take note as former customers head for the new benchmark in affordable sports performance.

By Luke Ottaway Jul 15 2014 - 12:02am

Drastic price cuts place Cadillac ELR where it should have been all along

The Cadillac ELR has not sold well, mainly due to its disproportionately high sticker price. Cadillac and its dealers are getting desperate to move the vehicles.

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