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 Aaron Turpen Apr 18 2014 - 3:36pm

Nissan GT-R tuner clocked at 7.81 second quarter mile

Who owns the fastest GT-R supercar in the world? Well, we know now. Two tuners have held the record and a new rivalry has been assumed. We have video.

By Patrick Rall Apr 18 2014 - 2:46pm

2015 Dodge Charger R/T Gets Performance Timers, Launch Control

When the 2015 Dodge Charger R/T arrives in showrooms later this year, owners will get to enjoy the same performance timers and engine parameter gauges that have been offered on the Charger SRT for the past few years – joining up with a new launch control system that will make for an even more engaging performance driving experience.

By Parks McCants Apr 18 2014 - 2:45pm

Honda, Acura posts high recall numbers despite record quality rating

Honda has a higher rate of recall than G.M.,Ford and Toyota. But it’s not due to what you think. Acura and Honda hold claim to some of the highest manufactured quality and resale ratings in the industry. We look to the numbers.

By Patrick Rall Apr 18 2014 - 11:44am

Fans Help Put the Ford Mustang in the Guinness Record Book

Ford Motor Company and the Guinness World Record folks have announced that the Ford Mustang has officially set the record for the most virtual signatures on an electronic greeting card – with 55,720 signing the online birthday card for the Mustang’s 50th.

By Denis Flierl Apr 18 2014 - 8:59am

Mercedes AMG Petronas will run new power at 2014 Chinese Grand Prix

The first practice sessions for Mercedes AMG Petronas took place at the UBS Chinese Grand Prix. The team will run new power units.

By Denis Flierl Apr 18 2014 - 7:25am

Subaru drops two significant features on 2015 Subaru Outback to get 33 mpg

The 2015 Subaru Outback is dropping two significant mechanical features but now gets 33 mpg highway fuel mileage.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 18 2014 - 2:01am

Proposal to eliminate California rebate for expensive EVs is both logical and unfair

The California Air Resources Board is to be commended for encouraging EV sales with substantial rebates. Now in debt, however, CARB is debating removing the state rebate for electric vehicles with a price tag above $60,000.

By Patrick Rall Apr 17 2014 - 6:09pm

Dodge Uses Very, Very Old People to Celebrate 100 Years and the 2015 Challenger

The Dodge brand is celebrating 100 years in business in 2014 and to talk about the advantages of existing for that long, Dodge introduced a new minute long clip showing a great many people over the age of 100 talking about what can be learned – with this unusual video featuring the new 2015 Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker.

By Patrick Rall Apr 17 2014 - 5:32pm

Chevrolet Offers More Performance Than Any Brand with Camaro, Corvette and SS

Now that General Motors has offered up the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, the biggest of the American automakers now offers 14 different performance vehicles under the Camaro, Corvette or SS performance sedan nameplates – more performance cars than any other automaker doing business in the US.

By John Goreham Apr 17 2014 - 5:22pm

Do electric vehicle subsidies make sense?

If the goal is to increase sales and make EVs affordable to the average consumer the answer appears to be "no."

By Mechele Dillard Apr 17 2014 - 4:53pm

Volkswagen Brings Google Technology to Innovative Touareg

Volkswagen is offering networking to consumers with its technology updates on the new generation of Touareg with "mobile online services."

By Patrick Rall Apr 17 2014 - 3:26pm

Happy 50th Birthday to the Ford Mustang - A Quick Retrospect of Power

The first Ford Mustang was introduced on April 17th 1964 at the New York World’s Fair so with the arrival of April 17th 2014, the mighty Mustang has officially turned 50 years old – making it the longest running nameplate for a car in the US auto industry.

By Parks McCants Apr 17 2014 - 3:10pm

Honda 2015 HR-V takes North America back to the future

Honda resurrects a model moniker from a not too distant past in naming the latest addition to the light truck line. Honda takes North America back to the future with the all new 2015 HR-V.

By John Goreham Apr 17 2014 - 1:41pm

The 2015 Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 is track-oriented

Scion adds a bit of track bling to an already very track-able car.

By John Goreham Apr 17 2014 - 1:15pm

CX-5 and 2014 Mazda6 help Mazda dominate Edmunds' Top Rated Vehicles list

Only Audi comes anyplace close to matching the Mazda result.

By Patrick Rall Apr 17 2014 - 1:03pm

The 2015 Dodge Charger Debuts with a Controversial New Look

The first images of the 2015 Dodge Charger leaked onto the internet last night, revealing the refreshed exterior styling that has proven to be more than a touch controversial due to a high tech look that critics are accusing of being too much like the smaller Dodge Dart,but regardless of what else the new Charger might look like - this four door muscle carlooks sharp from all angles.

By Patrick Rall Apr 17 2014 - 12:45pm

The 2015 Dodge Challenger Packs 1971 Style and New Hemi Power, No Supercharger

After much anticipation, the 2015 Dodge Challenger made its Big Apple debut this morning and while there are some exciting bits of information on the engine lineup and a stylishly revised exterior and interior for 2015 – the 600 horsepower supercharged Hellcat Hemi has gone unmentioned.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 17 2014 - 11:22am

Nissan streamlines public charging, offers free access for LEAF

The makers of the range-limited LEAF have invested heavily in public charging infrastructure to support sales of their all-electric vehicle. Now they are making another huge investment that is proven to provide a great boost to sales, but not in all markets.

By John Goreham Apr 17 2014 - 8:51am

Turbocharged engine for the Lexus IS 250 confirmed

Lexus will use new turbocharged engines in its sports sedan line according to company officials.

By Denis Flierl Apr 17 2014 - 7:45am

Launch Control: Will new 2015 WRX STI help Rally team repeat this year?

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI cars arrive at the Vermont SportsCar shop to be disassembled and prepped for the season. Can they repeat as champions?

By Denis Flierl Apr 17 2014 - 7:19am

Why 2015 Subaru Outback won’t be messing with successful formula

The 2015 Subaru Outback makes its world premiere today at the New York International Auto Show. What can we expect to see?

By Parks McCants Apr 16 2014 - 7:25pm

2015 Acura TLX New York unveiling provokes premature criticism

The unveiling of the 2015 TLX in New York received more than a few disappointing reviews online from Acura fans. Many found the TLX prototype to be bolder and a bit edgier than the production offering. We disagree.

By Denis Flierl Apr 16 2014 - 6:42pm

Secret STI revealed: It’s the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross car

Subaru unveiled the mystery STI car that they teased yesterday. It’s the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross race car.

By John Goreham Apr 16 2014 - 5:35pm

Mazda shows new MX-5 Miata chassis and reveals details

Mazda teased us a little more today, but the overall Miata picture is starting to come into focus.

By Mechele Dillard Apr 16 2014 - 5:27pm

Volkswagen Golf GTI Only $195 Over Previous Generation Base-Price

Consumers who are considering a 2015 Golf GTI will have options that are surprisingly affordable for this next-generation Volkswagen model.

By Mechele Dillard Apr 16 2014 - 3:29pm

Minority Shareholders Walking Away from Volkswagen-Scania Deal

Volkswagen is still confident that their offer for Scania will be completed, but small investors are not inclined to agree to the company's cash offer.

By John Goreham Apr 16 2014 - 2:51pm

2015 Camry gets an extreme makeover

The 2015 Toyota Camry borrows some stylish new clothes from the Corolla and Avalon. Will that be enough to keep ahead of the competition?

By Patrick Rall Apr 16 2014 - 2:15pm

Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package Viper GTS Gets New Time Attack Group

When the SRT Viper Time Attack model was introduced last year, it built specifically onto the “base model” SRT Viper, but the Chrysler Group announced today that the new Time Attack Group for the Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package will bring some of the enhancements of the Viper TA to the Viper GTS in the stunning matte black paint.

2014 Chevy Corvette Premier Edition Contest News

By Patrick Rall Apr 16 2014 - 1:10pm

You Could Win a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Premier Edition for $250

General Motors made only 500 examples of the Laguna Blue 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premium Edition - making them both hard to find and very expensive – but you could win one for just $250 through the National Corvette Museum’s most recent fundraising raffle.

By Patrick Rall Apr 16 2014 - 12:25pm

The 50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang GT Debuts in New York

The original Ford Mustang was introduced 50 years ago tomorrow at the New York World’s Fair and to commemorate the pony car’s golden anniversary, Ford has announced the 50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang – a loaded up package that will be limited to just 1,964 units.

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