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 May 29 2014 - 5:31pm

A Look at 50 Years of Design Heritage in the 2015 Ford Mustang (Interactive Infographic)

Ford Motor Company has issued a statement and the simple infographic above showing how the 2015 Ford Mustang shares design cues that have not just been found on previous generations of the famed pony car in the past half century.

By Patrick Rall May 29 2014 - 12:11pm

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Orders to Begin in July, Deliveries in September

Earlier this week we brought you the news of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray getting a few new appearance packages and today, we have an idea as to when those first 2015 models can be ordered and when they will begin arriving in showrooms around the country.

By Denis Flierl May 29 2014 - 7:27am

How Mercedes uses Instagram to brilliantly sell new 2014 CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz is brilliant when it comes to marketing the new 2014 CLA-Class. What are they doing to attract new buyers to the brand?

By Denis Flierl May 29 2014 - 7:11am

2015 Subaru Outback gets ready to launch but is it too soft for recreation?

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is getting ready to launch, but the fourth generation outgoing model is selling surprisingly well.

By Luke Ottaway May 28 2014 - 10:33pm

GM takes workplace charging to a new level, others should follow

General Motors is doing its best to convince the world that it is fully committed to the success of electric vehicles. The company now boasts 401 electric vehicle charging stations at its U.S. locations.

By Luke Ottaway May 28 2014 - 9:16pm

Despite roadblocks, Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will arrive in US in fall 2015

The plug-in sport utility vehicle that has sold well in Europe and Japan is at last on its way to the United States, and will arrive sooner than some recent reports feared.

By John Goreham May 28 2014 - 4:12pm

No EVs make it to the top 5 of AAA’s Green Car Guide best value list

We have made the case off and on over the years that EVs and diesel cars may not be the best value for those trying to buy a green car. AAA’s branch in the heart of green-car country now makes that point.

By Patrick Rall May 28 2014 - 3:56pm

Check Out This SEMA Bound Widebody C7 Corvette Stingray from Gurnade

It is May 28th, 2014 and while the 2014 SEMA Show is almost 6 months away, we already have out look at the first possible preview in the form of the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray wearing an elaborate widebody package from Gurnade. Yes, SEMA previews already… and it’s a good one.

By John Goreham May 28 2014 - 2:58pm

Tesla Model S bumps Toyota RAV4 EV from top spot on Green Car list

AAA of Southern California’s annual Green Car Guide chose the most expensive electric car as its top choice. Surprised?

By Patrick Rall May 28 2014 - 1:57pm

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Drive Modes Offer High Tech Handling Customization

In order to help drivers of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT make the most of the 485-600 horsepower, the Chrysler Group has included a new Drive Mode system that adjusts a variety of parameters including the suspension, the shift points, the traction control, the stability control and more – allowing the driver to make adjustments to fit his or her style and abilities.

By John Goreham May 28 2014 - 11:56am

Chevy Colorado will come with innovative child safety seat feature

The Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon will launch with innovative feature that parents will appreciate. Toyota's next Tacoma and Nissan's final Frontier had better be something very special coming if they want to retain their sales.

By John Goreham May 28 2014 - 11:34am

Four things besides the steering wheel Google's self-driving car will eliminate

Google announced its new self-driving car prototype has no steering wheel. That is the least interesting thing self driving cars will cut out.

By Luke Ottaway May 27 2014 - 11:03pm

Top Gear host to buy a BMW i3 for ‘different sort of pleasure in motoring’

James May, a host on the popular UK car show, is planning to purchase a BMW i3 REx. He conceded that electric motors are better for propelling vehicles than the combustion engines that his show typically favors.

By John Goreham May 27 2014 - 7:44pm

You can bet your life that the Toyota Tundra and Tacoma are good on rocks and sand

Toyota’s tough trucks and its partnership with the San Diego lifeguard crew have provided proven results.

By Patrick Rall May 27 2014 - 6:54pm

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Will Have More Power - and So Will the Base V6

When the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro introduces the 6th generation of the fabled GM pony car, it will likely feature the same LT1 V8 that currently powers the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, but having that monster V8 in the Camaro SS could create a huge gap between the entry level V6 and these high volume V8 models – a gap that the company will need to fill somehow.

By Patrick Rall May 27 2014 - 3:45pm

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Gets New Appearance Package, New Colors and a New Transmission

General Motors has dropped all of the details on the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, including the new 8-speed automatic transmission that we knew was coming along with a couple new exterior colors and some new exterior appearance package options – all of which should only help improve the already incredible C7 Corvette.

By John Goreham May 27 2014 - 3:30pm

BMW and MINI show stunning MINI Superleggera Vision concept

BMW and MINI have teamed with Touring Superleggera to create the best looking MINI ever.

By John Goreham May 27 2014 - 2:45pm

Volvo shows off its best interior ever in the 2015 XC90

Volvo reveals photos of its new 2015 XC90 SUV. The company is banking that Scandinavian interiors will make buyers forget its engines now have only four cylinders.

By Patrick Rall May 27 2014 - 12:40pm

Less Than 500 Dodge Dealers Could Sell the "New" Dodge Viper at First

There is a good chance that when the new Dodge Viper arrives in 2015, less than 500 Dodge dealerships around the country will be able to sell the newest Mopar supercar due to the requirements set forth by the Chrysler Group management to sell the Viper under the short-lived SRT brand.

By Denis Flierl May 27 2014 - 8:02am

Subaru launches sportiest 2015 Forester 2.0XT ever offered

The new 2015 Subaru Forester “2.0XT EyeSight Advantage Line” on May 30 in Japan.

By Denis Flierl May 27 2014 - 6:52am

If you want a new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class stand in line

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is selling so well, dealers can’t keep them on the lots.

By Luke Ottaway May 26 2014 - 11:45pm

Panasonic still hesitant about Gigafactory, Tesla doesn’t appear worried

As battery supplier Panasonic continues to demonstrate a reluctance to commit to Tesla’s planned Gigafactory, the California automaker is pushing on and plans to break ground soon.

By Parks McCants May 26 2014 - 6:18pm

Honda Performance Developement unsung heros of 2014 Indianapolis 500

Honda Performance Development has been in the racing game since 1993. With Andretti Autosport dropping Chevrolet for Honda in 2013, Torque News notes a paradigm shift in the Racing Universe.

By Tim Esterdahl May 26 2014 - 2:13pm

Top 2015 Ford F-150 Features Every Truck Needs

The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 has been a hot topic lately with its extensive use of aluminum. However, that's not the only thing on this new truck that people should be talking about. Ford's new F-150 has five smart features that should become standard on all trucks.

Why Subaru won’t sell 2015 Legacy wagon here in U.S.

By Denis Flierl May 26 2014 - 8:12am

Why Subaru won’t sell their new 2015 Legacy wagon here in U.S.

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan gets ready to launch here in the U.S., but we won’t see the new 2015 Legacy wagon.

By Denis Flierl May 26 2014 - 7:00am

Rosberg and Hamilton do it again at 2014 Monaco Grand Prix

Nico Rosberg has won the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix for the second year running! Lewis Hamilton finishes second. Can Mercedes AMG Petronas be beat?

By Aaron Turpen May 25 2014 - 10:59am

2015 Infiniti QX70 and 2015 QX50 get pricing

Infiniti has announced pricing for the QX70 and QX50 luxury SUV and crossover. The QX70 starts at under $46,000 and the QX50 at $35,000 with two and four model options respectively.

By Aaron Turpen May 25 2014 - 10:27am

Getting under the skin of the Nissan ZEOD RC electric race car

The above image shows some of the innovation within the ZEOD RC that will make history at the upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours. Let's dissect it.

By Denis Flierl May 25 2014 - 8:07am

Why 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class will be an attractive entry into U.S. market

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has received the AUTO BILD Design Award 2014 for most beautiful SUV.

By Denis Flierl May 25 2014 - 7:14am

24-hour Nurburgring is the proving ground for 2015 Subaru WRX STI

The Nurburgring is the proving ground for the 2015 Subaru WRX STI and has been for 20 years and counting.

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