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 10 2014 - 1:25pm

Will Lexus' new NX turbo crossover use a BMW engine?

The widely rumored BMW/Lexus sports car collaboration makes no sense. Engine sharing does.

By Luke Ottaway Mar 10 2014 - 8:52am

Proterra’s "infinite range" electric bus is coming to a city near you, but you won't hear it

With last month’s announcement that the Nashville MTA will purchase seven all-electric buses from Greenville, S.C.–based Proterra Inc., the zero-emission bus manufacturer continues its steady upward climb.

By Denis Flierl Mar 10 2014 - 8:14am

Is Bucky Lasek an actor or a Global RallyCross driver? [video]

Bucky Lasek and the 2015 WRX STI are going to star in a new film called “The Ride of Her Life.” Is Lasek an actor or RallyCross driver?

By Denis Flierl Mar 10 2014 - 7:44am

Why these two Subarus are the most likely to go 200,000 miles

2015 Subaru Legacy sedan and 2014 Subaru Outback wagon are in the top ten cars most likely to go 200,000 miles. What sets them apart from the competition?

New Mexico should be tesla Gigafactory location

By Luke Ottaway Mar 9 2014 - 9:40am

Why New Mexico, not Texas, should win the Gigafactory

The potential location for Tesla’s Gigafactory has been narrowed down to four states: Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. The Lone Star State looks like the most attractive option on paper and Nevada and Arizona are both very viable candidates, but the relationship thus far between Texas and Tesla compared to New Mexico’s enthusiasm for the company’s vision could tip the scales in favor of New Mexico.

By Denis Flierl Mar 8 2014 - 9:14am

2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe steals the show in Geneva [video]

The focal point of the Mercedes-Benz presence at the 84th Geneva Motor Show is the 2015 S-Class Coupe. It's easy to see why it was a big hit at the show.

By Luke Ottaway Mar 8 2014 - 8:42am

Chevrolet Volt to receive much-needed upgrade for 2016

The Chevrolet Volt has been the gold standard among plug-in hybrid electric vehicles since its much-hyped debut in 2010, but the vehicle has remained largely unchanged since and appears to be due for a refresh as sales have stalled in recent months. GM hopes the second generation of the Volt will rejuvenate its flagship plug-in.

VIZIV-2 reveals next-generation plug-in hybrid Subaru XV Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Mar 8 2014 - 7:56am

Four reasons why Subaru will stay number one in AWD technology [video]

VIZIV-2 reveals future Subaru plug-in hybrid AWD technology that will power their next-generation XV Crosstrek crossover for urban families with active lifestyles.

By Aaron Turpen Mar 8 2014 - 2:11am

Nissan announces pricing for 2014 NV Cargo Van and NV Passenger Van

Got a big Nissan NV hankerin'? Pricing for the 2014 models has just been announced for the U.S. market, starting far lower than might be expected.

By Patrick Rall Mar 7 2014 - 8:30pm

Chrysler is Contractually Obligated to Crush 93 Early Dodge Vipers

The internet has been on fire with stories criticizing the Chrysler Group for ordering that 93 early examples of the Dodge Viper that were originally donated to schools around the country be crushed – but those media sources have failed to mention that these cars were slated for destruction before they were built.

By Patrick Rall Mar 7 2014 - 6:04pm

Canadian Chevrolet Camaro Plant Shutting Down Due to Excess Inventory

Rumors have surfaced that the Oshawa Ontario Assembly Plant where the Chevrolet Camaro is built will be shut down for a while early this month for a week and then again for several weeks – not this shutdown is rumored to be caused by an excess of Camaro inventory.

By Patrick Rall Mar 7 2014 - 4:40pm

Need for Speed Custom Ford Mustang GT Hero Car Headed to Auction for Charity

The custom 2014 Ford Mustang GT shown above was built by Ford Motor Company to serve as the hero car in the action packed racing movie Need for Speed and this unique muscle car will be auctioned off in April with the proceeds benefiting the Henry Ford Health System.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray at the NAIAS

By Patrick Rall Mar 7 2014 - 4:12pm

GM Raises 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pricing to Ease Demand

General Motors has already received enough orders for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to cause a yearlong backlog on certain configurations so to help slow the demand of the new C7 Stingray – the automaker has decided to raise the prices of both the Corvette and the most popular package.

By John Goreham Mar 7 2014 - 2:55pm

Green car sales have the winter blues

US monthly sales rate of leading EVs and hybrids dip over the past couple of months. Prius down shockingly compared to prior year.

By Luke Ottaway Mar 7 2014 - 1:29pm

CarCharging rescues struggling Blink network of EV chargers

It was a big blow to the electric vehicle charging industry when government-backed ECOtality, the company that supplied public and residential chargers for the EV Project under the name Blink network, filed for bankruptcy in September 2013.

By Denis Flierl Mar 7 2014 - 9:22am

2015 Subaru WRX earns a big 5 stars from ANCAP

The 2015 Subaru WRX has received a five star rating for safety from ANCAP.

By Denis Flierl Mar 7 2014 - 7:50am

2015 Subaru WRX STI has deep connection to NBR race car

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hr race car makes its European debut on the stand next to the 2015 WRX STI production car. Which car comes first?

By Luke Ottaway Mar 6 2014 - 6:48pm

How Tesla's Gigafactory will remove doubts about battery production

One of the criticisms of electric vehicles that you may hear from knowledgeable skeptics is that the production of lithium-ion batteries is energy-intensive and therefore significantly reduces the “cleanliness” of EVs compared to their conventional counterparts. Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker enjoying a meteoric rise on the heels of the successful launch of their flagship Model S, has a couple of answers to that criticism.

By Patrick Rall Mar 6 2014 - 6:35pm

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Could Get Lime Rock Green, Laguna Blue Tintcoat

There aren't many changes expected for the Chevrolet Camaro until the next generation arrives for the 2016 model year, but to keep the interest of prospective Camaro buyers around the country, General Motors could introduce Lime Rock Green and Laguna Blue Tintcoat for the 2015 model year.

By John Goreham Mar 6 2014 - 4:57pm

Nobody cares about the new Lamborghini Huracan

Supercars and exotic cars are no longer interesting. Here's why.

By John Goreham Mar 6 2014 - 2:12pm

$57,000 BMW 435i has no Bluetooth and no navigation system

BMW‘s new coupe is a great looking car, but the commonplace equipment it lacks makes us wonder if it is a premium car brand anymore.

By Patrick Rall Mar 6 2014 - 2:12pm

The PPG Pace Car Corvette is Out of the Sinkhole - Nearly Cut in Half

The crew working on the National Corvette Museum surprised us all late yesterday afternoon when they pulled the 1984 PPG Pace Car up out of the sinkhole – but this surprise wasn’t as great as the 1,000,000th Corvette coming out of the hole as the customized ’84 Pace Car is by far the most badly damaged thus far.

By John Goreham Mar 6 2014 - 11:55am

Why Tesla’s 2014 Model S cannot earn the US' top safety rating

The Tesla Model S cannot even be considered for the industry's highest rating because it lacks an important safety system now common in affordable family cars.

Apple’s new CarPlay debuts in new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

By Denis Flierl Mar 6 2014 - 8:07am

Apple’s brilliant CarPlay debuts in new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Apple’s new CarPlay infotainment system makes its global debut in the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class at the Geneva International Motor Show.

By Denis Flierl Mar 6 2014 - 7:14am

Subaru WRX STI returns to UK with strong demand after one year absence

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI returns to the UK one year after its predecessor was withdrawn from the market. Demand is already high for the performance flagship.

By Parks McCants Mar 5 2014 - 9:45pm

Honda Civic Type R concept reveal will dominate Geneva Motor Show

Honda design, labels the Civic Type R a “race car for the road.” Being old-school gear-heads we hold these truths to be self evident. None the less, Civic based race fans and Tuners wait for the Geneva unveiling of the 2015 Civic Type R Concept. Here’s why.

By Patrick Rall Mar 5 2014 - 7:58pm

Even the Chevy Bowtie Grille Emblem on the Camaro Z/28 is High Performance

The engineers behind the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 looked at literally every aspect of the super muscle car – going so far as to design even the smallest details including the Bowtie emblem in the grille to yield improved performance of the most track capable Camaro of all time.

By Patrick Rall Mar 5 2014 - 7:27pm

The One Millionth Chevrolet Corvette is Unexpectedly Removed from the Sinkhole

The Corvette world got a surprising piece of news today as the white 1992 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible which was the one millionth Corvette ever built was extracted from the sinkhole in the floor of the National Corvette Museum.

By Patrick Rall Mar 5 2014 - 12:36pm

2015 Ford Mustang GT Makes its Grand European Debut in Geneva

The 2015 Ford Mustang was designed to compete on a global level like no American muscle car before it and the first step to global domination took place yesterday with the opening of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show – marking the grand European debut of the next generation Mustang.

By Patrick Rall Mar 5 2014 - 11:11am

The 2015 Ford F Series Super Duty Becomes the Most Powerful Truck in the Class

The latest shot heard round the auto industry came today as Ford Motor Company announced that the 2015 F Series Super Duty lineup will feature a revised 6.7L PowerStroke diesel that will have more horsepower, more torque and the highest towing capacity in the class – although there is a catch of sorts.

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