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.

Map of Tesla Model S Fast Chargers in the USA

By Luke Ottaway Apr 11 2014 - 12:17pm

Tesla Model S owner is on a 12,000-mile road trip - and fuel is free

Norman Hajjar is more than halfway through the “Epic Electric American Road Trip” in his all-electric Tesla Model S. His journey will take him to all four corners of the United States without using a drop of gasoline. Here’s why what he is doing is so important.

By Parks McCants Apr 11 2014 - 11:00am

ASIMO to introduce 2015 Honda Fit New York International Auto Show

What does ASIMO and Honda Fit have in common? Voice command interface, great agility and Honda engineering. We believe that ASIMO will introduce the 2015 Fit to New York.

By Denis Flierl Apr 11 2014 - 9:46am

Sadly, 395 hp 2015 Cosworth WRX STI won’t be coming to the UK

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STi will launch in the UK later this year but won’t be getting a domestically-tuned Cosworth variant.

By John Goreham Apr 11 2014 - 9:42am

Lexus details the 2015 NX 200t and NX 300h crossovers, shows first full photos

The new NX family from Lexus has three engines, not just two, and will have the styling and power to make a big splash in the luxury compact crossover segment.

By Denis Flierl Apr 11 2014 - 7:27am

Why the 2015 Subaru Outback will be the safest wagon on the planet

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback wagon will make its world debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014. Why will it be the safest wagon on the planet?

By John Goreham Apr 10 2014 - 3:53pm

How the 2014 Mazda3 earned a Ward's 10 Best Interiors spot

How did the Mazda3 earn a place on a list with cars costing ten times its price?

By Patrick Rall Apr 10 2014 - 2:20pm

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Caught on Camera... or Not?

The image above shows what many people believed was the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro after being posted on Tuesday by Instagram user motorcitygreek, but further investigation has revealed that these are simply a trio of customized current production Camaros that were being filmed for an upcoming automotive reality show.

By Patrick Rall Apr 10 2014 - 11:32am

The Final Chevrolet Corvette Has Been Pulled from Sinkhole in Shocking Condition

When the National Corvette Museum issued a picture of the Mallett Hammer Corvette upside down in the dirt earlier this week with the rear wheels and suspension seemingly intact, there were hopes that this super tuned Corvette would be in better shape – but when the car was removed it turned out to be the most severely damaged of the 8 cars in the sinkhole.

By Patrick Rall Apr 10 2014 - 10:45am

Help the Ford Mustang Set a Guinness World Record

The folks at Ford Motor Company have launched a very simple campaign that will allow Mustang fans around the world to help put the car in the Guinness Book of Records by signing the virtual birthday card shown above.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 10 2014 - 9:12am

Tesla cries foul in response to suspicious lemon law claim

In a case that is starting to resemble last year’s New York Times test drive debacle, Tesla alleges factual inaccuracies in the story of a Wisconsin Model S owner and his lawyer, who has filed a lawsuit against the company under the state’s lemon laws.

By Denis Flierl Apr 10 2014 - 7:52am

Why 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class will be a global hit with millennials

German motoring magazine "Auto Zeitung" has voted the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class with the best car design.

By Denis Flierl Apr 10 2014 - 7:09am

Is a 2015 Subaru XV STI Performance Edition really in the works?

Subaru is launching the new 2015 WRX and WRX STI in Malaysia and is working on a 2015 XV Crosstrek STI variant.

By Patrick Rall Apr 9 2014 - 5:25pm

Hellcat Hemi Testing Going Right Now on for the SRT Cuda

I had a conversation today with an industry insider who explained to me that he was working with a Dodge Challenger powered by the new Hellcat Hemi - a car which those folks handling the car explained was being used for durability testing for the upcoming Cuda.

By Patrick Rall Apr 9 2014 - 3:39pm

Breaking News: UAW Workers at the Bowling Green Corvette Plant Vote to Strike

The Union Auto Workers at General Motors’ Bowling Green Kentucky facility where the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray held a vote last night whether or not they should strike – with a whopping 93% voting in favor of refusing to work until their demands are met.

By Patrick Rall Apr 9 2014 - 3:08pm

Anticipation and Speculation on the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Grows

While Ford is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their fabled pony car with the 2015 Mustang on display at the 2014 New York International Auto Show and a variety of enthusiast events around the country, the attention of the internet chatter has turned to the 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang – the car slated to be the top of the line performance model for the new S550.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 9 2014 - 2:07pm

Bentley jumps on board the plug-in bandwagon

The luxury automaker will introduce a Mulsanne plug-in concept at the Beijing auto show and will follow with a production SUV in 2017. Bentley plans to electrify 90% of its vehicles by 2020.

By Mechele Dillard Apr 9 2014 - 2:06pm

Supporting the Arts Creates Basis for Innovation Says Volkswagen

With a new exhibit of contemporary artist Sigmar Polke's work being presented today by Volkswagen Group of America and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, some may wonder why support the arts? When Volkswagen explains, however, it makes perfect sense.

By Mechele Dillard Apr 9 2014 - 12:48pm

Volkswagen Orders US Dealers to Stop Selling Some Cars Due to Fire Hazard

A potential problem with bad O-rings can cause a transmission leak and lead to a fire, a VW spokesman has indicated. U.S VW dealers are now under mandatory stop-sale orders on the affected models.

By Patrick Rall Apr 9 2014 - 11:23am

Help the National Corvette Museum - Win a 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible

The National Corvette Museum has a raffle running and the grand prize is a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in Arctic White – but those who want to donate to the museum and grab a chance to win the gorgeous white Stingray shown above will need to act fast as they will stop selling tickets tomorrow.

By John Goreham Apr 9 2014 - 10:41am

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray left off Automobile Mag’s All-Star list – for good reason

How could Automobile Magazine leave this Corvette off its list of favorite cars that were new for 2014? Here's their excuse.

By John Goreham Apr 9 2014 - 10:04am

The new thing the Porsche Cayman S and 2014 Scion FR-S have in common

These two vehicles are more alike than it might seem. Now they have one more thing in common.

By Denis Flierl Apr 9 2014 - 7:50am

How the 2015 Subaru WRX maintains its cult-like following

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX is about to launch in Australia and gets recognition from EVO Australia magazine. Why does the car have a cult-like following?

Why the 2014 Subaru BRZ is an All-Star player in the field

By Denis Flierl Apr 9 2014 - 6:55am

Why the 2014 Subaru BRZ is a perennial All-Star player in the field

The 2014 Subaru BRZ has been honored as one of Automobile Magazine’s 2014 All-Stars for the second year in a row.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2014 - 5:31pm

Wicked 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Police Car Up for Sale

Even though the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette has been on the market for less than a year, the new Stingray is already popping up on the used car market and one particular 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe covered in a sharp looking police livery has caught my eye on the Swedish classifieds site Blocket – illustrating that the new Vette looks awesome as a cop car.

By Luke Ottaway Apr 8 2014 - 3:01pm

GM’s $450M investment in next-generation Volt hints at grand plans

Today GM officially announced it will invest $449 million to support the launch of the next-generation Chevrolet Volt and two upcoming unspecified models. The investment reaffirms GM’s commitment to the Volt and raises speculation about the mystery cars.

By John Goreham Apr 8 2014 - 2:35pm

2014 Toyota Highlander earns highest safety rating, Top Safety Pick+

Most mid-size SUVs cannot earn the top rating in this class. The new Highlander is simply better.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2014 - 1:41pm

The 2015 Mustang Could Kill Other Ford Performance Cars Around the World

The 2015 Ford Mustang is the first Mustang to be marketed on a global level, but there is a concern that this new marketing approach for the fabled pony car will kill other Ford performance models in “foreign” markets such as the European Focus RS and the Australian Falcon sedan.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2014 - 12:39pm

A Closer Look at the 2015 Dodge Charger Teaser

When the news dropped yesterday that the 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2015 Dodge Charger would debut at the upcoming 2014 New York International Auto Show, I was so enamored with the promise of an all-new Challenger that I skipped over the fact that the company issued a teaser of the new Charger – so here it is today.

By Patrick Rall Apr 8 2014 - 11:56am

The Final Corvette has Been Discovered in the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole

The National Corvette Museum announced last night that the construction crew had unearthed the 8th and final Chevrolet Corvette lost in the sinkhole that swallowed the floor of the Skydome exhibit back on February 12th – although this final car will likely be the most difficult and the most time consuming to remove.

By John Goreham Apr 8 2014 - 11:51am

Why the Mazda3 was named to Automobile’s All-Star list for 2014

Why did Automobile include the Mazda3 on a list of cars like The Audi RS-7, BMW 4-Series, Jaguar F-Type, and Porsche Cayman? Because it deserves it.

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