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 G+ Mar 4 2014 - 10:00am

A sneak peek at the new Mazda 2

Mazda will show its Hazumi concept today. To build excitement Mazda is still threatening a diesel engine for the US market.

2015 Subaru WRX STI will take on best European sports cars and win

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 4 2014 - 8:21am

2015 WRX STI will take on best European sports cars and win

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI makes its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2014.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 4 2014 - 7:10am

Subaru VIZIV2 Concept comes with a big surprise in Geneva [video]

The new Subaru VIZIV2 Concept has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 today with a new twist.

By Parks McCants G+ Mar 4 2014 - 12:05am

60,000 new buyers propel Honda to yet another record sales month

Despite a seasonal “cool down” experienced in the auto industry following the holidays and “ year end” clearance sales, American Honda Motors is reporting yet another record sales month. We take a look at what’s bringing 60,000 news buyers a month to the mark.

The Ruby Red 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary Edition

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 3 2014 - 6:22pm

The 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Corvette is Out of the Sinkhole - But It’s Not Pretty (Video)

After removing the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil Prototype from the National Corvette Museum sinkhole this morning, the crew spent the afternoon successfully lifting the 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Edition Chevrolet Corvette out of the hole as well – although the damage to this classic Corvette is far too bad for it to drive away from the scene.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 3 2014 - 5:05pm

Nokian creates deployable studs for winter tires

Watch the video. The coolest thing since the Speed Racer Mach 5 may soon be a reality.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 3 2014 - 4:24pm

Prius, not Tesla, the best Green Car according to Consumer Reports

2014 Toyota Prius the best Green Car according to Consumer Reports. "This one goes to eleven."

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 3 2014 - 3:46pm

Ford Uses Heavy Duty Humans to Test the Seats of the 2015 F150

Ford Motor Company wanted to make sure that the new 2015 F150 was better in every way so they’ve gone to unusual testing procedures – including using some big men to help test the resiliency against wear of the new leather seats rather than robotic testing.

The 2009 Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil being lifted out of the sinkhole

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 3 2014 - 2:52pm

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil Drives Away from the Sinkhole! (Video)

Finally the people at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky had some good news today as the first of the historic Corvettes to be swallowed by the sinkhole has been exacted – marking the start of a careful auto-archeological dig that is expected to take several weeks.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 3 2014 - 1:45pm

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, C7R Set for European Debut; Stingrays to Hit Europe in April

General Motors will use high performance to capture attention at this week’s Geneva Motor Show with the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Corvette C7R race car serving as the collective center piece of a display which focuses on American muscle.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 3 2014 - 12:41pm

Late Run Rush Pushes Ford Mustang Past Chevrolet Camaro in Feb Sales

The 2014 Ford Mustang is the final model year for the S197 generation and a typical late-run sales rush helped to push the Mustang ahead of the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in February 2014 sales – although the Camaro still leads the sales race for the 2014 calendar year.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 3 2014 - 12:11pm

Nissan announces February sales results and they're all good

Every Nissan brand division was up significantly in February 2014 sales figures over February 2013. Here's the details.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 3 2014 - 11:04am

You won't guess which EV in your neighborhood is the sportiest

It is also the longest running EV in your neighborhood, and is really cool.

Apple’s CarPlay premieres in Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Volvo in Geneva

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 3 2014 - 6:01am

How Apple’s CarPlay will revolutionize the driving experience

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Volvo will be the first automakers to debut the new Apple software called CarPlay at the Geneva Auto Show.

Apple’s “iOS in the Car” to be revealed in Geneva, will it be a game changer?

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 2 2014 - 8:01am

How Apple's "iOS in the Car" could change the way we view automobiles

Reports says Apple’s “iOS in the Car” will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 in Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, and Volvo. Will it be a game-changer?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 1 2014 - 6:00pm

Pricing for 2014 Nissan NV200 begins at $20,240

Introduced only a year ago, the little NV200 van has become a popular go-to choice for businesses and those needing a small van with lots of capability.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 1 2014 - 11:19am

Nissan announces 2014 Juke NISMO RS pricing

Want a new Nissan Juke NISMO RS? It's available now in dealerships nationally with a price tag starting out lower than you might think.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 1 2014 - 11:06am

Pricing announced for 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO

The long-awaited GT-R NISMO for the 2015 model year has received pricing for the U.S. market. We remind you why you need one.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 1 2014 - 10:49am

These four AWD versions set Subaru vehicles apart from competition

Subaru uses four versions of Symmetrical AWD for 2014-2015 Forester, XV Crosstrek, Legacy, Outback and WRX STI models.

The sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 28 2014 - 2:12pm

Three Corvettes Coming Out of the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Starting Monday

We have some good news about the tragic sinkhole which swallowed up 8 historic Chevrolet Corvettes at the National Corvette Museum – extraction of the damaged cars is scheduled to begin on Monday March 3rd.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 28 2014 - 1:11pm

TorqueNews Exclusive: Watch the 2015 Ford Mustang GT in the Wind Tunnel (Video)

Ford Motor Company put more than twice the research and development time into the aerodynamics of the 2015 Ford Mustang and to show off the slippery form of the newest muscle car – Ford invited a select group of media to their wind tunnel facility for a closer look.

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 28 2014 - 9:01am

The most fuel-stingy car in America isn’t a Prius, it’s a Mercedes?

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is the most fuel-efficient car in America? According to Road & Track, it beats the Toyota Prius.

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 28 2014 - 7:21am

2015 Subaru Forester models get eight new standard features

Subaru announces pricing on the new 2015 Forester and it gets a small price increase of $225, but gets many more standard features.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Feb 28 2014 - 1:29am

Nissan LEAF NISMO RC will electrify Australia at Clipsal 500

The Clipsal 500 is a huge event in Australian racing and Nissan plans to electrify its Nissan Time Attack on the street circuit.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Feb 28 2014 - 1:14am

First glimpse of Nissan Juke given before Geneva reveal

The new Nissan Juke has been teased prior to its official unveiling at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 27 2014 - 8:33pm

2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker Sold Out in 4 Days, Headed to Dealers Now

The new 2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker was made available for orders on January 7th and by January 10th all 2,000 units planned for production this year had been spoken for – and those vintage themed Mopar muscle cars are headed to dealerships around the country right now.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 27 2014 - 5:59pm

New Chevrolet Corvette C7R to Compete at the 24 Hours of LeMans

Corvette Racing confirmed recently that they will be sending a pair of Chevrolet Corvette Z06-based C7R race cars to the fabled 24 Hours of LeMans race in France for the 15th consecutive year – with the hopes of winning their 8th class victory over that 15 year span.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 27 2014 - 2:53pm

Why Consumer Reports hating the Lexus IS 250 is great

Consumer Reports drove the 2014 Lexus IS 250AWD and panned it. This is great news for Lexus. Here’s why.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 27 2014 - 1:17pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible Top Will Be the Fastest Ever (Video)

Ford Motor Company designed the 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible canvas top assembly to answer every consumer concern about the current drop top Mustang – with the most significant change being the top-down time being 50% faster than the current models.

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 27 2014 - 7:52am

Why 2015 Subaru WRX STI uses a very special AWD hardware

All Subaru vehicles except for BRZ use Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD, but the 2015 WRX STI gets a special system called Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD). What’s so special about the 2015 WRX STI DCCD system?

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