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 12 2014 - 12:57pm

Nissan wants road warriors to go T to T

Want to caravan with Nissan and some of the coolest cars on the planet? Nissan is planning a road trip running from its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to the NISMO Fiesta in San Marcos, Texas.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 12 2014 - 12:34pm

2015 Nissan Versa Sedan to debut at New York - we have specs

The new Versa Sedan is set for unveil at the New York International Auto Show next week, but we have a photo and specifications. What updates are coming to this fast-selling little car?

Would you trade your Subaru WRX STI for a BRZ Rally car?

By Denis Flierl Apr 12 2014 - 9:01am

Would you trade your Subaru WRX STI for a BRZ STI Rally car?

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI is a Rally-bred race car. Why is Subaru rolling out a 2014 BRZ Rally car?

2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive BMW i3 / Leaf killer rolls off the line

By Denis Flierl Apr 12 2014 - 7:19am

2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive BMW i3 / Leaf killer ready to launch

The first all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive has rolled off the assembly line in Germany.

By John Goreham Apr 11 2014 - 4:57pm

2014 Toyota Tundra rated more American than Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, and GMC Sierra

If you like to buy American the 2014 Toyota Tundra should be a serious consideration when shopping for a pickup.

By Patrick Rall Apr 11 2014 - 3:29pm

Ford F Series, Chevrolet Corvette Named Most American Cars in New Study

The Kogod School of Business has conducted a study of “how American” the vehicles sold in America really are and the Ford F Series pickup and the Chevrolet Corvette – two vehicles which are American icons – finishing tied for the top spot in this new report.

By Patrick Rall Apr 11 2014 - 2:31pm

I Think I Heard a Hellcat Hemi Challenger - and It Sounded Awesome

Last night I was sitting in traffic in downtown Milford Michigan when I noticed a camouflaged Dodge Challenger driving the other direction a few lanes over and when those lanes began to move and the Challenger pulled away – the hearty roar from the exhaust leads to believe me that this was a Hellcat Hemi test mule.

By John Goreham Apr 11 2014 - 2:20pm

Why does the 2104 Toyota Prius have a 42% better resale value than the Nissan Leaf?

You will be surprised at the answer. Basically, it’s all your fault.

By Denis Flierl Apr 11 2014 - 2:20pm

Will the new 2016 Mercedes MLC-Class be a BMW X6 killer?

Mercedes-Benz has released the first images of the Concept Coupe SUV. Could the new 2015 Mercedes MLC-Class SUV be a rival for the BMW X6?

By Patrick Rall Apr 11 2014 - 1:53pm

GM Recalls 2.2 Million of the Same Small Cars for Another Ignition Related Issue

General Motors has announced a new ignition recall that is technically separate of the previous ignition recall – although the 2.2 million cars included in this “new” recall are included in the previous recall so the total number of recalled vehicles won’t increase.

Kyle Koop unveils the 2015 Silverado High Country

By Aaron Turpen Apr 11 2014 - 1:11pm

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country unveils in Denver

The Denver Auto Show saw the unveiling of the beautiful new Chevrolet High Country pickup truck. We gave the truck the once-over on its Rocky Mountain stage.

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.

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