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 John Goreham Jul 9 2014 - 8:00am

2014 Toyota Camry ahead in sales but design switch may put 2015 Ford Fusion on top

The 2014.5 Camry is so far ahead in sales it seems unlikely Accord will catch up. However, when the new model launches late year will production issues give Accord or Fusion a brief shot at a number one in sales?

By Denis Flierl Jul 9 2014 - 7:58am

Top Subaru exec says BRZ sports coupe won’t be one and done

The 2015 Subaru BRZ is making its dealer launch and a top Subaru executive confirms the BRZ/GT86/FR-S sports coupe will continue to be produced.

By Denis Flierl Jul 9 2014 - 6:49am

The last 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to debut at MOD 2014

Mitsubishi will unveil the 2015 Lancer Evolution at the Mitsubishi Owners Day in Cypress California. Will this be the last EVO?

By Aaron Turpen Jul 9 2014 - 12:38am

NISMO drivers shuffled before SPA 24 Hours

The next Blancpain circuit will see some shakeup in the NISMO team's driver lineup going into SPA 24 Hours.

By Aaron Turpen Jul 9 2014 - 12:23am

Coming updates to the 2015 Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster

Nissan has announced the full suite of changes coming for the 2015 model year 370Z offerings, including some new trim levels and bundles. What's coming?

By Luke Ottaway Jul 8 2014 - 11:32pm

A Miata can smoke a Tesla in a drag race – an electric Miata, that is

Beloved by car enthusiasts everywhere, the Mazda Miata now has a unique accomplishment to add to its trophy case: it beat a Tesla Model S P85 in a drag race. And ‘beat’ might be the understatement of the year.

By Luke Ottaway Jul 8 2014 - 11:23pm

Volvo unveils more details on powerful plug-in XC90 to arrive late this year

For those who like SUVs and saving money on gas, numerous plug-in options are on the way. The Volvo XC90 T8 promises to be the first and one of the most desirable.

By Parks McCants Jul 8 2014 - 7:02pm

Controversial redesign pushes 2014 Civic sales to 10 year high

Honda is right on the money as a controversial front end redesign pushes 2014 Civic sales into the record books. Torque News asks the question: What do you think of Honda's redesigned Civic?

By Patrick Rall Jul 8 2014 - 5:54pm

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro May Struggle with the Hellcat Challenger

When the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro debuts for the 2016 model year, General Motors will have their work cut out for them to have a muscle car that will compete with the 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – and it is questionable whether GM will try at all since they probably wont want to trump the Corvette Z06.

By Patrick Rall Jul 8 2014 - 5:15pm

Corvette Dominates American Supercar Sales as Viper Declines

Sales figures for the Chevrolet Corvette dipped just a bit through June 2014, but GM still moved enough C7 Stingray coupes and convertibles to outsell the SRT Viper by almost 7000% - allowing the Corvette to very comfortably dominate the American high dollar performance car market while the Viper struggles.

By Patrick Rall Jul 8 2014 - 3:59pm

The New Focus ST Diesel Could Preface a 2015 Ford Mustang Diesel

Ford Motor Company recently introduced the new Focus ST with a new high performance diesel engine and while that powerful little oil burner isnt strong enough to power the newest Ford Mustang – that new Focus ST engine option could offer a first look at a performance oriented diesel that could end up under the hood of the S550 Ford Mustang.

By Parks McCants Jul 8 2014 - 2:56am

Honda, Chevrolet power battle for the win Pocono IndyCar 500

Sunday’s Pocono IndyCar 500 fans witnessed the fastest IndyCar 500 in history as Honda powered Andretti Autosports went head to head with Chevrolet Team Penske. Torque News takes a closer look at the finish line.

By Luke Ottaway Jul 7 2014 - 11:27pm

LG Chem will make big EV battery investment in China

The electric vehicle market in China has yet to gain traction, but the prevailing wisdom is that it will catch on big. LG Chem plans to build a large battery factory in China to take advantage of the huge potential market there.

By John Goreham Jul 7 2014 - 8:11pm

Plug-ins now outselling electric-only vehicles in green car buying shift

Over the past year American green car buyers have started to switch from all-electric to plug-in electric vehicles. Why are the battery electrics losing ground?

By Luke Ottaway Jul 7 2014 - 7:15pm

Palo Alto sets the standard for EV readiness

The California hometown of Tesla Motors has made it even easier for residents to own electric vehicles with new infrastructure requirements for apartments, hotels, and commercial buildings.

By Patrick Rall Jul 7 2014 - 5:59pm

Critics Claim 2015 Ford Mustang Turned Saleen S302 Looks Too Much Like Camaro

Last week we brought you the first look at the 2015 Ford Mustang that has already been redesigned by the folks at Saleen, but after seeing the 2015 Saleen S302 Mustang, critics all over the internet are crying foul because they believe that this aftermarket package makes the next generation Mustang look too much like the current Chevrolet Camaro.

2105 Ford Fusion Energi Passes Tesla Sales

By John Goreham Jul 7 2014 - 4:53pm

2015 Ford Fusion Energi's surprise move to number two spot in EV sales in June

In a move that was hard to see developing the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid jumped up to the number two spot for electrified vehicle sales last month. Why aren't the full electrics doing better?

By Patrick Rall Jul 7 2014 - 4:46pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 4 Could Make a Great 2015 F150 SFE

As all of the automakers work to come up with the most fuel efficient vehicles possible, the 2015 Ford F150 could call upon the new 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder that will power the 2015 Ford Mustang to create a Super Fuel Economy model that would offer far less trucking capabilities and far better fuel economy – essentially battling the fuel economy of the midsized truck market with an F150.

By Patrick Rall Jul 7 2014 - 3:35pm

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Delivers 707hp with Manual or Automatic Transmission

When the Chrysler Group announced last week that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would pack an incredible 707 horsepower along with a beefier 8-speed automatic transmission, some were concerned that there wouldn’t be a manual transmission for the Hellcat – but I am happy to report that the most powerful American production car ever will indeed have a manual transmission option.

By Patrick Rall Jul 7 2014 - 1:48pm

A 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with 2nd Generation Styling is an Interesting Rumor

Since we began talking about the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro coming for the 2016 model year, it has been expected that it would look like a revised version of the 5th generation models, but a new rumor indicates that it could undergo a more substantial exterior refresh that could have styling more similar to that of the second generation Camaro.

By John Goreham Jul 7 2014 - 11:42am

A 31 MPG 2016 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 4WD pickup is possible

Until Lexus launched its new NX 300h AWD hybrid crossover thoughts of a Toyota Tacoma Hybrid pickup were unrealistic. Now that Toyota family AWD hybrids the same weight as the Tacoma have arrived, the fantasy is becoming more fun to consider.

By Patrick Rall Jul 7 2014 - 11:22am

4 Days Left to Win Premier Edition Corvette Stingray Convertible #550

If you have been hoping to score one of the limited production Premier Edition 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertibles in Limerock Green without spending much money, you have four days left - as the latest National Corvette Museum is set to end on July 10th and fortunately for you they have a few tickets remaining.

By Denis Flierl Jul 7 2014 - 8:08am

The global 2015 Mercedes C-Class will stay the volume leader

The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is about to launch here in the U.S. The new C-Class will stay the volume leader.

By Denis Flierl Jul 7 2014 - 7:14am

The 2015 Subaru BRZ points to why Subaru owners are so loyal

The 2015 Subaru BRZ has made its dealer launch and points to one reason why Subaru owners are so loyal.

By John Goreham Jul 7 2014 - 5:22am

Deaths in Tesla Model S crash might have been prevented by common safety system

This weekend at least three people were killed in a Toyota Corolla when a driver in a Tesla Model S rear-ended them. Could a safety feature found on most cars in the Tesla’s price range, but not on Teslas, have prevented the tragedy?

By Denis Flierl Jul 6 2014 - 8:19am

How a Mercedes E 300 Hybrid goes from Africa to England on one tank of fuel [video]

A new 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has travelled from Africa to England on one tank of fuel. How did they do it?

By Denis Flierl Jul 6 2014 - 7:39am

Subaru WRX STI blows away expectations with whopping 47 percent increase

The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI are selling like crazy in Canada. What’s going on up North?

By Denis Flierl Jul 6 2014 - 6:49am

Why Subaru and Toyota won’t axe the global BRZ two-door sports coupe

The 2015 Subaru BRZ arrives at the Taipei Motor Show. Why will Subaru keep producing the global BRZ?

By Parks McCants Jul 5 2014 - 4:07pm

Tough June for Honda: Exploding airbag recall, faulty seatbelt litigation

Every mass manufactured automotive product is subject to recall despite stringent quality control measures. June was a tough month for American Honda Motors. Torque News takes a closer look at the headlines.

By Denis Flierl Jul 5 2014 - 8:08am

Why fans will storm showrooms for the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution successor

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has just started production in Japan and will make its dealer launch here in the U.S. soon. Will fans buy a PHEV EVO?

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