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 May 2 2014 - 2:39pm

Driving impressions of the new BMW i3 electric vehicle

BMW has created its own space in the EV market in terms of price and content, but does this car actually drive and feel like a BMW? The answer is interesting.

By Patrick Rall May 2 2014 - 1:07pm

Chevrolet Corvette Sales Through April Up 200%

When the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray made its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, many of the loud mouthed, old school Corvette owners cried foul at the new look – insisting that this car wouldn’t succeed due to the unconventional look – but after the first four months of 2014 the new Corvette is outselling the previous model by almost 200%.

By Denis Flierl May 2 2014 - 10:29am

How you will benefit from WRX STI Rally Team this weekend [video]

How does the average new car buyer benefit from Subaru's 2015 WRX STI motorsports involvement? Here’s how.

By Denis Flierl May 2 2014 - 7:31am

Why 5-door hatch makes WRX STI hottest selling car in Subaru’s lineup

Subaru announced all-time record sales for WRX STI. Why is it the hottest selling car in the lineup?

By Aaron Turpen May 1 2014 - 11:37pm

Nissan sales up. Again. With more records set

Nissan's U.S. sales figures are in and they're still climbing month-on-month and year-on-year. Find out which cars made the biggest gains and why Infiniti is still seeing gains as well.

By Luke Ottaway May 1 2014 - 7:15pm

California injects $25 million to extend electric vehicle rebates through summer

Recently the California Air Resources Board has been suffering from a shortage of resources, namely cash. The wildly successful Clean Vehicle Rebate Program needed an infusion of funds that the agency has now provided.

By Aaron Turpen May 1 2014 - 5:35pm

Nissan LEAF dominates plug-in sales for 2014 so far

The Nissan LEAF is the best-selling electric vehicle in the world and the United States and so far in 2014 it has beaten all comers off the sales floor. Also of note is how it compares to gasoline-powered Versa sales.

By Patrick Rall May 1 2014 - 5:05pm

Mark Fields to Become Most Powerful Man in the US Auto Industry

Ford Motor Company announced today that current Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally will officially retire from his position on July 1st and, as expected, long time Ford bigwig Mark Fields will take over as the top dog at the Motor Company – effectively making Fields the most powerful man in the US auto industry.

By Patrick Rall May 1 2014 - 4:08pm

New Shots of the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Showing the Engine and Car Surface

On Tuesday we looked at a picture of the Hellcat Hemi engine that will power the next generation SRT Challenger sitting on a factory engine stand from our friend The Mopar Man and today, The Mopar Man has new, spicy shots of the Hellcat Hemi in the Challenger’s engine bay along with some spy shots showing what we believe to be the new SRT Challenger.

By Tim Esterdahl May 1 2014 - 3:02pm

Automakers Buy EPA Credits to Buffer Against Fines - CAFE Impact Minimalized

The EPA said in an April, 2014 report that it is pleased with the progress automakers have made toward meeting fuel economy standards. While the report had many interesting facts, one item stood out: Automakers have begun trading large sums of EPA emissions "credits" with one another. This practice of buying and selling EPA credits is both a tribute to capitalism and an area of concern for environmentalists.

By Patrick Rall May 1 2014 - 2:57pm

Camaro Posts Best Month Since 2012, Drubs Mustang and Challenger in April

Last month, the Chevrolet Camaro moved more than 9,000 units for the first time since the first half of 2012 – allowing the Camaro to soundly pummel both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales while also giving the Camaro back the lead in annual muscle car sales for 2014.

By John Goreham May 1 2014 - 2:56pm

Lexus' sales rate poised to pass BMW and Mercedes in 2014

After four months of sales in 2014 it is becoming clear than unless something changes Lexus will pass both BMW and Mercedes Benz in North American sales.

By Patrick Rall May 1 2014 - 10:58am

How the 2015 Ford Mustang Line Lock Will and Won't Void Your Warranty

When Ford Motor Company announced the Line Lock feature for the 2015 Mustang GT, they talked about how it would help benefit racers only to finish by saying that racing will void your engine warranty – leaving many people to wonder when you should be using Line Lock as to not void your warranty.

By Mechele Dillard May 1 2014 - 10:31am

Can Volkswagen Get Needed Scania Shares Second Time Around?

After not getting the shares they needed to own over 90% of Scania, Volkswagen extended the deadline, and are confident that they will get the shares needed this time around--but will they?

By Mechele Dillard May 1 2014 - 9:01am

Porsche Is Counting on Macan for Sales Boost in 2014

Porsche is seeing a growth in jobs connected with the Macan, and is expecting additional increases in sales, as well.

By Denis Flierl May 1 2014 - 7:58am

This 2015 WRX STI will outperform more expensive sports cars

EVO Australia magazine has given the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI a “turbocharge tick”, rating it four and-a-half stars in their May edition.

By Denis Flierl May 1 2014 - 7:35am

Which multi-use vehicle would you buy if you were a Canadian?

The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2014 Forester sales are surging in Canada. Which multi-use vehicle would you buy?

By John Goreham Apr 30 2014 - 3:55pm

Toyota Tacoma fans want a safer design to match 2015 Chevy Colorado

The 2015 Chevy Colorado is very likely going to be one of the safest mid-size pick-up trucks ever built. Shouldn't the next Toyota Tacoma be that good?

By Patrick Rall Apr 30 2014 - 2:50pm

16 Universities to Make Chevrolet Camaro More Efficient in the EcoCar3 Challenge

The US Department of Energy and General Motors have teamed up with 16 universities around the country to make the Chevrolet Camaro more eco friendly as part of the EcoCar3 Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition.

By Patrick Rall Apr 30 2014 - 2:10pm

2015 Ford Mustang GT Featured in Weird 80s Dance Battle Video

Ford Motor Company is looking to market the 2015 Mustang to as many people as possible and through as many unusual channels as possible with the most recent (and most unusual) being this new 80s Dance Battle video by musicians Scott and Brendo– showing the Mustang from a variety of angles both moving and stationary.

By Patrick Rall Apr 30 2014 - 1:34pm

Stunning Superman Ram 2500 Power Wagon Being Auctioned Off for Charity

The wicked 2013 Ram 2500 Power Wagon shown above was designed and built for the New York City premier of the movie Man of Steel and after that red carpet debut, this gorgeous pickup is being auctioned off for charity – giving a Superman or Ram truck lover a chance to own a unique 1-off collectable.

By Patrick Rall Apr 30 2014 - 12:30pm

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus Caught in the Wild

2015 Dodge Challenger test mules have been running around the Metro Detroit area for months now, but with the New York debut of the new look, the camouflage is coming off of these mules and I recently stumbled across one in Milford – offering a good idea as to what to expect from the 2015 Challenger SXT Plus.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 30 2014 - 11:42am

An intriguing cure for range anxiety allows any EV to take a road trip

Electric vehicle manufacturers have come up with different solutions for alleviating range anxiety, none of them ideal. A company called ebuggy has its own intriguing proposed fix.

By John Goreham Apr 30 2014 - 11:41am

Elon Musk "bites the hand" eliminating California as a site for gigafactory

Elon Musk says that California’s environmental nonsense rules it out as a spot for the gigafactory.

By Denis Flierl Apr 30 2014 - 8:06am

Why most active people voted 2014 Subaru Forester best Light SUV

The People's Jury of the national award "Car of the Year in Russia 2014" has recognized 2014 Subaru Forester winner in the "Light SUVs."

By Denis Flierl Apr 30 2014 - 7:19am

Why you want the 2014 Subaru BRZ over the 2015 WRX STI

Subaru UK has announced pricing on the 2014 BRZ and it’s less than last years model. Why does Subaru want to differentiate it from the 2015 WRX STI?

By Patrick Rall Apr 29 2014 - 5:26pm

2015 Chevrolet SS to Get More Corvette Features

The 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan has been marketed by General Motors as a 4-door Corvette and when the 2015 SS models begin arriving in dealerships later this year, they could feature a pair of new features to back up the Corvette relation of this full sized sedan.

Young talent sees Audi as a preferred career choice.

By Mechele Dillard Apr 29 2014 - 3:35pm

Audi Seeks Top Engineering Talent to Increase Electric Innovation

Audi's status as one of the top performers for Volkswagen Group may be helped by its status as one of the most sought-after employers for new graduates.

By Patrick Rall Apr 29 2014 - 2:59pm

TorqueNews Exclusive: This Might Be the First Picture of the SRT Challenger Hellcat Hemi

While some images have caught what is believed to be the new Hellcat Hemi under the hood of a Dodge Challenger test mule, this image appears to be the first full engine image that we have seen of Chrysler’s new 600+ horsepower supercharged Hemi.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 29 2014 - 11:00am

Are electric vehicles cleaner than gasoline? Absolutely

A popular refrain from critics and some news outlets is that electric vehicles may not represent an environmental benefit over conventional vehicles due to pollution from power plants and battery production. It is time to put an end to the misinformation.

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