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 Mar 28 2014 - 5:16pm

Toyota Tundra sales surge mystery solved

The Toyota Tundra sold very well in the first part of 2014 while Toyota's sales overall declined. Here's why.

By John Goreham Mar 28 2014 - 4:45pm

Tesla has fire fix - No you can’t download it

Tesla has come up with a solution to its Model S catching fire after hitting road debris. Unlike the previous idea, this one can’t be downloaded over the air.

By Patrick Rall Mar 28 2014 - 2:11pm

Launch Control, Track Apps Standard on Most 2015 Ford Mustangs

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the most technologically advanced version of the fabled pony car in its 50 year existence and the S550 Mustang GT will be the first to feature both Track Apps and Launch Control as standard equipment – with the slightly less powerful EcoBoost Mustang also coming with Track Apps.

By Patrick Rall Mar 28 2014 - 12:12pm

An Update on the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Progress: Removing the Dirt

It has been two weeks since our last update on the National Corvette Museum sinkhole and while the crew has made significant progress on, they haven’t been able to extract any of the final three buried Corvettes from the rubble beneath the museum’s Skydome.

By Luke Ottaway Mar 28 2014 - 10:14am

Workplace charging could be key to widespread EV adoption

Public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles is expanding, but it is difficult to make a profit on and drivers do most of their charging at home. Charging at the workplace could increase the scale of EV adoption but it would come at the expense of public infrastructure.

By John Goreham Mar 28 2014 - 9:59am

New study proves that fire related recalls are serious business

Study proves that taking in your car after a recall for a fire related issue significantly reduces the chance of a problem. Also proves ignoring it can be costly.

By Luke Ottaway Mar 28 2014 - 7:43am

Tesla's Model X will be an even bigger hit than Model S

There is no doubt that the Tesla Model S has been wildly successful so far, but America’s newest automaker is just getting started. The upcoming SUV/crossover Model X will be even more popular, particularly in the United States.

By Patrick Rall Mar 27 2014 - 6:25pm

GM's New 8-Speed Automatic Should Push the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Past 30mpg

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will feature a new 8-speed automatic transmission which will eventually make its way into the option list for the 2016 Corvette Stingray and when it does, the high performance “base” Corvette should most certainly be able to offer better than 30 miles per gallon on the highway.

By Tim Esterdahl Mar 27 2014 - 5:41pm

60s and Early 70s Muscle Cars Keep Bringing Top Dollar

While there's debate on if the classic car market is growing or declining, there is data suggesting 60's and early 70's muscle cars are only going to climb in value. This segment held steady during the recession. Now a growing group of buyers is sparking more interest. The question is, why?

By John Goreham Mar 27 2014 - 3:55pm

Panasonic’s hesitation over Tesla Gigafactory not surprising

Panasonic is signaling some hesitation to partner on the Tesla Gigafactory. Here’s one person’s view on why this might be.

By John Goreham Mar 27 2014 - 3:01pm

Cars are about to become free, which will you choose?

Car deals are growing ever closer to being free of charge. Here are a couple of examples available today.

By Patrick Rall Mar 27 2014 - 2:38pm

2015 Chrysler 200 Tops Toyota Camry, Rivals Ford Fusion in Fuel Economy

The official fuel economy figures for the 2015 Chrysler 200 have been announced and while they are still a touch lower than the real world figures I experienced while driving, the full spread of fuel economy numbers are good enough for the next generation 200 to rival the bestselling cars in the segment – including the Ford Fusion and the Toyota Camry.

By Luke Ottaway Mar 27 2014 - 9:58am

A123 Systems is slimmed down but still around

The battery company A123 Systems has been best known for its failure since it filed for bankruptcy protection in October 2012. Yet the company is still operating under its old name with new ownership and has sold its grid storage division to focus on the automotive sector.

Exclusive Special Edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X announced

By Denis Flierl Mar 27 2014 - 6:43am

440 hp Special Edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, WRX STI killer announced

Mitsubishi Motors UK announces details of the 2015 Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR special edition model.

By Parks McCants Mar 26 2014 - 4:47pm

Detroit Grand Prix fans first to view Acura TLX GT in action

The much anticipated HPD powered Real Time Racing 2015 Acura TLX GT will debut in May 30-31 at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. We believe that the TLX will catapult Acura to the next level in customer appreciation.

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2014 - 3:50pm

Hellcat Hemi Dodge Challenger SRT Could Pack More Power than the Viper

Since the automotive world first learned that the Dodge Challenger would eventually be powered by a supercharged Hemi nicknamed the Hellcat, there have been long discussions pertaining to how much power this new Hemi will make - and recent comments by SRT boss Ralph Gilles has spiced those discussions up even more.

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2014 - 2:14pm

Chevrolet Corvette Buyers Finally Learn to Drive with Ron Fellows Stingray School

The new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the best performing version of the fabled American performance car and to make sure that owners have a good idea of how to handle the power of the new Corvette, General Motors has teamed up with the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School to form Stingray School.

By John Goreham Mar 26 2014 - 1:10pm

Just how worried about sales is Toyota?

Worried enough that they put out an odd mid-month press release that seems to say "Don't panic."

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2014 - 1:01pm

Whipple to Boost the 2015 Ford Mustang GT to 700hp - or Beyond

The folks at Whipple Superchargers have offered up the first bit of information on their upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang GT supercharger package and while the company has stated any exact power figures – simple math suggests that Whipple will likely push the 2015 Mustang GT up to 700 horsepower and maybe even beyond that lofty number.

By Patrick Rall Mar 26 2014 - 11:46am

The 2015 Chrysler 200 V6 AWD Rated at a Surprisingly Low 29mpg

The Chrysler Group hasn’t announced any fuel economy figures for the awesome new 2015 200 sedan, but the first official figures from the government have popped up on the FuelEconomy.gov website with numbers that I find to be surprisingly low after my time spent driving the new midsized sedan.

By John Goreham Mar 26 2014 - 9:39am

Tesla owners want autonomous driving in their Model S

The majority of actual owners of Model S cars say that they would pay $5,000 for autonomous driving features.

By Luke Ottaway Mar 26 2014 - 8:57am

California’s green HOV-lane access stickers are running out fast

One of the notable perks of buying an electric vehicle in California has been the coveted right to drive in the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane even without passengers. Soon, though, there will be no more green stickers left for new owners of plug-in hybrids.

By Denis Flierl Mar 26 2014 - 8:26am

2015 WRX ranks number one in Subaru’s lineup in this important category

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX is about to make its dealer launch and is the top performer in one very important category.

By Denis Flierl Mar 26 2014 - 8:13am

2014 Mercedes CLA-Class takes home ALG top residual value award

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has received ALG’s top residual value award for the premium compact car class.

By Parks McCants Mar 25 2014 - 6:12pm

Honda Smart House will charge your 2015 Fit EV with solar power

In Davis California, Honda has built a working model of “tomorrows” self sustaining zero carbon footprint urbane environment. Torque News looks into the $ cost viability of low to no environmental impact living.

By Patrick Rall Mar 25 2014 - 1:59pm

Dario Franchitti to Drive 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

General Motors has announced that the 2014 Indianapolis 500 will be paced by a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 driven by three time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti – marking the 8th time that a Camaro has led the field to the green flag and the 25th time that a Chevrolet product has been the official pace car of the fabled American race.

By Patrick Rall Mar 25 2014 - 12:47pm

SRT Viper Race Teams Decline 24 Hours of LeMans Invitation - Why This Is and Isn't a Big Deal

The news hit the wire late last night that the SRT Viper GTS-R race teams had declined the invitation to participate in the 2014 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race in France and while this really isnt a big deal in the grand scheme of the auto industry, this is a big deal for the racing community – particularly at the fan level.

By Patrick Rall Mar 25 2014 - 11:21am

Ford Cuts Apart the 2015 Mustang Convertible for an Epic Publicity Stunt

The 2015 Ford Mustang will help the Motor Company celebrate the 50th anniversary of the fabled pony car and to continue the massive media coverage of the next generation Mustang, Ford will park a 2015 Mustang Convertible on the observation deck of the Empire State Building – by cutting it apart and taking it up to the roof in the elevators.

By John Goreham Mar 25 2014 - 9:51am

Fisker sale to Chinese automaker is complete, now what?

The sale of Fisker’s assets is now complete. Will the car re-emerge?

By Luke Ottaway Mar 25 2014 - 9:19am

Star Wars fans will love Formula E racing

A new breed of motorsport is coming later this year, and it’s powered by electricity. Critics say it will lack excitement without the tremendous noise of high-speed combustion engines, but the man in charge thinks its unique sound will capture fans around the globe.

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