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 14 2014 - 12:55pm

The Future of Chrysler's SRT Division Looks Very Bright

The news that the Chrysler Group is discontinuing the SRT brand has lead to a great many reports of the Street and Racing Technology branch being “dead” and while things are certainly changing a great deal within the company structure – the SRT division is alive and well with a collection of new models set to hit the market in the next five years.

By Patrick Rall May 14 2014 - 12:15pm

Indy Champ: Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Shatters Preconceptions of American Muscle

IndyCar Champ Dario Franchitti will rely on a new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 to lead the field of the 2014 Indianapolis 500 in 11 days and having spent some practice time in the official pace car ahead of the big race – the 4-time series champ and 3-time Indy 500 winner claims that the new Camaro Z/28 shatters preconceived notions about American muscle cars.

By Patrick Rall May 14 2014 - 11:25am

2015 Ford Mustang GT, EcoBoost Performance Pack Details Leaked

A while back we learned that the 2015 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost would each feature a Performance Pack option and thanks to a leaked order form, we have a look at what appears to be a full list of components of each of those go-fast upgrade packages.

By John Goreham May 14 2014 - 10:24am

We put BMW run-flat tires to the test and give them a thumbs-down

Run-Flat tires are standard on most BMWs. Why we think you should avoid them, and a selection of other opinions on the subject.

VW has delivered almost 2 million passenger cars from January-April.

By Mechele Dillard May 14 2014 - 9:54am

VW Passenger Car Sales Rise Along with Shareholder Dividend

With passenger cars hitting a record high delivery for Volkswagen in the January-April period, it's not surprising that a significantly higher dividend has been approved as well.

By Luke Ottaway May 14 2014 - 9:49am

BMW i8 ad campaign will give you the chills

Some automakers have failed spectacularly at marketing their plug-in offerings. After the spine-tingling launch of the i8 global campaign, it is clear that every automaker should take lessons from BMW.

By Denis Flierl May 14 2014 - 6:38am

2014 Subaru GRC STI debuts at Red Bull Global Rallycross this weekend

The all-new 2014 Subaru GRC STI will debut this weekend at Red Bull Global Rallycross in Barbados.

By Patrick Rall May 13 2014 - 7:40pm

Ford F150 EcoBoost Sales Top a Half Million

Ford introduced the F150 with the high tech EcoBoost V6 engine for the 2011 model year with quite a bit of skepticism, but those naysayers have been proven to be very, very wrong as the Motor Company has sold more than a half million F150 pickups powered by the EcoBoost V6 in just over three years – accounting for 45% of all Ford light duty truck sales during that period.

By Patrick Rall May 13 2014 - 6:49pm

The Hellcat Hemi SRT Dodge Challenger Could Debut at the Woodward Dream Cruise

After months of speculation as to when the Hellcat Hemi powered Dodge Challenger SRT would be unveiled and some disappointment for those of us who expected it to drop in New York last month, it looks as though the next generation SRT Challenger with the blown Hemi could debut at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit.

Volkswagen feels all parties walked away with a good deal in its Scania buyout.

By Mechele Dillard May 13 2014 - 2:16pm

Volkswagen Declares Scania Buyout Unconditional with Required Shares

The deal fell short the first time around, but with a deadline extension on VWs cash offer on Scania shares, Volkswagen feels all parties are walking away with a good deal.

By Patrick Rall May 13 2014 - 1:58pm

The 2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Will Offer Prospective Corvette Buyers More Power, More Exclusivity

If you are a fan of General Motors performance and you like the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but you want something with more power and more exclusivity – without waiting for the upcoming 2015 Corvette Z06 – the final edition of the current Cadillac CTS-V Coupe has you covered.

By John Goreham May 13 2014 - 1:14pm

The 2014 Mazda3 wins an important comparison test, just as we predicted

Our full review of the Mazda3 explained why we think it should be compared to cars costing twice as much. Car and Driver likes it too.

By Patrick Rall May 13 2014 - 11:37am

Watch the 2015 Ford Mustang Go Into Space and Plummet Back to Earth (Video)

Ford Motor Company teamed up with a Ford dealership in Stockton California to send a 2015 Ford Mustang toy into space, allowing the Mustang to be the first pony car climb into the heavens while also creating a remarkably cool video of an item traveling 21 miles away high and then falling back to Earth.

By Patrick Rall May 13 2014 - 10:28am

The Dodge Dart SRT Could Conquer the American Sport Compact Segment

The Chrysler 5 year plan revealed that a new Dodge Dart SRT will arrive late in 2016 with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and all wheel drive, which very well could allow the high performance Dart to dominate the American sport compact segment – but what does it need to become a legend like the Dodge Neon SRT?

By Luke Ottaway May 13 2014 - 10:23am

Lexus apologizes for misleading and inaccurate anti-EV, pro-hydrogen ads

It is no secret that Toyota believes the future of zero-emission transportation lies with hydrogen fuel, not batteries. The company’s Lexus brand went a bit too far attempting to force their opinion upon visitors to their website.

By Denis Flierl May 13 2014 - 7:44am

2015 Subaru WRX/STI goes drifting at Taiwan debut [video]

The 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI made its debut in Taiwan this weekend. But it came with a thrilling drifting show.

By Denis Flierl May 13 2014 - 7:36am

The new Mercedes-GLA-Class gets put to the female test [video]

Mercedes-Benz Reporter Yasmine Blair puts the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and GLA45 AMG to the test. Which does she like better?

Could the redesigned 2014 Torejia be Subaru’s new electric vehicle?

By Denis Flierl May 13 2014 - 7:24am

Could the redesigned 2014 Trezia be Subaru’s new electric vehicle?

Subaru is releasing an improved Trezia in Japan. Could this be the platform for Subaru’s electric vehicle?

By Patrick Rall May 12 2014 - 5:21pm

GM to Sell Camaro Z/28 Components to Non-Owners - But Only Some of Them

We reported a few weeks back that General Motors was going to make an effort to prevent people from “cloning” the new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 by restricting the components that make the new Z/28 so unique and while the company will restrict the sale of some of those items in order to prevent people from making their own Z/28 at home – it looks like some of the components will be available to owners of other 5th gen Camaros.

By John Goreham May 12 2014 - 3:07pm

Average annual cost to own a car drops noticeably

In case you haven't felt the bump in your checking account, AAA has announced that the cost to own a car came down last year by about $300.

By Patrick Rall May 12 2014 - 3:06pm

Win a Unique 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible for $20 and Support a Great Charity

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will build one 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible with the 50 Year Edition package to be given away via an ongoing online raffle – with the winner to be announced at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise and all proceeds going to charity.

By Patrick Rall May 12 2014 - 2:23pm

Ride Along in a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the Nurburgring

While this video of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray doesn’t offer the on-board telemetry or lap times for the newest American sports car on the most famous European road course, this 10 minute long video of the C7 lapping the Nürburgring is our first look at the new Stingray on the Ring – even though this is far from a record-setting lap attempt.

By John Goreham May 12 2014 - 1:27pm

What will the used Tesla Model S market look like?

As the Tesla Model S enters its second year of production the car edges closer towards the used car market.

By Luke Ottaway May 12 2014 - 12:13pm

Boulder turns to the sun for public EV charging

Solar power and electric vehicles are an obvious pairing for carbon-free transportation. The city of Boulder, Colorado has deployed two public charging stations powered entirely by the sun.

By Patrick Rall May 12 2014 - 11:52am

The Demise of the Chrysler 300 SRT Saddens Fans but Won't Hurt Chrysler Much

The news surfaced last week that the Chrysler Group’s SRT division was being consolidated into the Dodge brand and with that came the news that the high performance SRT variant of the Chrysler 300C would be discontinued – a move that will most certainly sadden Mopar fans, but it won’t have much negative impact on the company going forward.

By Mechele Dillard May 12 2014 - 10:40am

Volkswagen Announces Pricing of 2015 Golf Models, Details Trim Packages

Starting at $17,995 MSRP, consumers can purchase their own 2015 Volkswagen Golf this fall.

The Argentina leg of the FIA World Rally Championship was under less-than-perfect conditions!

By Mechele Dillard May 12 2014 - 9:57am

Volkswagen Leading FIA World Rally Championship after Argentina

The external conditions were not good, but Volkswagen drivers did not let that stop them this weekend as they pressed forward for a one-two finish in Argentina.