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 Feb 10 2014 - 12:19pm

Mazda celebrates the MX-5 Miata turning 25 with special tribute

Mazda has created a website to celebrate a quarter century of the world’s favorite drop-top. Any Miata fan will want to check it out.

Five safety features on 2015 Subaru Legacy buyers can’t ignore

By Denis Flierl Feb 10 2014 - 8:41am

Five safety features on 2015 Subaru Legacy buyers don't want to miss

Subaru introduces the all-new 2015 Legacy sedan with a multitude of safety features buyers can’t ignore.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0 Diesel is green

By Denis Flierl Feb 10 2014 - 7:47am

2014 Forester and XV 2.0-liter diesels are green, but why not in U.S.?

There’s good news for 2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek 2.0-liter diesel fans in the UK. They are in the top 10 in the Green Car Guide for 4x4's.

By Denis Flierl Feb 9 2014 - 7:08am

2015 Subaru Legacy offers key feature other top sedans don’t

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy excels in one key area where the other leading mid-size sedans don’t even offer it.

2015 Mercedes GLA is already creating buzz in New York

By Denis Flierl Feb 8 2014 - 9:27am

How Mercedes uses fashion to create buzz for new GLA-Class

The all-new 205 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is already creating a buzz in New York. How is Mercedes using the trend-setting fashion industry to do it?

By Denis Flierl Feb 8 2014 - 7:55am

Subaru drops two significant fixtures on 2015 Legacy to get 36 mpg

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy drops the manual and five-speed automatic and gets a new CVT transmission and now gets 36 mpg.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 8 2014 - 12:36am

Nissan LEAF still best-selling electric car in the UK

Although we tend to focus a lot on American sales of electric vehicles like the LEAF, it's also a popular car in Europe and leads the pack in sales in the United Kingdom.

By Parks McCants Feb 7 2014 - 9:23pm

2014 Honda Insight most affordable hybrid at Chicago Auto Show

Amid industry-wide speculation of this hybrid’s exit from the Honda lineup, Insight makes an appearance at the Chicago Auto Show. Torque News takes a closer look at the original and least expensive hybrid car in North America.

By Denis Flierl Feb 7 2014 - 8:45am

What’s new for the 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan [video]

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy has been unveiled at Chicago Auto Show 2014. What’s new on the new 25th anniversary sedan?

By Denis Flierl Feb 7 2014 - 7:27am

Subaru improves WRX STI Global RallyCross team and cars for 2014

Subaru has confirmed their return to the Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) for the 2014 season. They improve both drivers and the 2014 Subaru WRX STI cars.

New Dodge Challenger, Charger and Chrysler 300C

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2014 - 5:32pm

SRT Introduces New Satin Vapor Edition for the Challenger, Charger and 300C in Chicago

As the 2014 Chicago Auto Show opened this morning in the Windy City, the new Satin Vapor Edition of the Dodge Challenger SRT, Dodge Charger SRT and the Chrysler 300C SRT arrive with a sharp exterior look for those who want some uniqueness from their Mopar muscle car.

The Black Widow Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2014 - 2:53pm

New Captain American Movie to Feature the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

General Motors has just announced that the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be featured in the upcoming action adventure movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier with as the slick ride of Scarlett Johansson – serving as the first major movie role for the 2014 (or ’15) Corvette Stingray.

By John Goreham Feb 6 2014 - 2:29pm

Toyota dominates in Consumer Reports Survey, but Tesla steals the show

Toyota simply owns this new brand perception survey, but Tesla grabs the trophy like Kanye. Here's the scoop.

By John Goreham Feb 6 2014 - 12:21pm

Special Edition Toyota Camry Hybrid SE adds to evidence of 2015 model update

This new Toyota Camry hybrid SE limited edition could be more evidence of a 2015 Camry redesign.

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2014 - 10:19am

Massive Global RallyCross News: Tanner Foust and Scott Speed Leave Ford for VW

Ford Racing’s RallyCross program took another huge hit this morning when it was announced that 2-time GRC champion Tanner Foust was leaving Ford to race in an Andretti Autosport Volkswagen Polo for the 2014 Global RallyCross season. Whoa is right.

By John Goreham Feb 6 2014 - 9:06am

Lexus brand rated best in cost of ownership

Kelly Blue Book awards Lexus the best luxury brand rating for 5 year cost to own

By Denis Flierl Feb 6 2014 - 8:34am

Subaru encourages WRX/STI owners to be involved in motorsports

Subaru is offering an incentive for WRX/STI owners to be involved in the Targa Newfoundland International Rally 2014.

By Denis Flierl Feb 6 2014 - 7:37am

2015 WRX STI makes Canadian premiere alongside its Rally roots

The Canadian International Auto Show 2014 is coming and the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will make its Canadian premiere.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 6 2014 - 12:30am

Nissan creates Google Maps-based virtual detour drive with 2014 Rogue

The 2014 Nissan Rogue can now be virtually driven on the Nissan website on what the automaker is calling a "cinematic detour". Check it out!

By Parks McCants Feb 5 2014 - 8:40pm

Accord not first Honda investigated for faulty airbag system

In the wake of Tuesday' news that the Honda Accord is being investigated for premature airbag deployment, Torque News looks further into allegations of Honda safety and quality problems.

The Grand Full Course at the Corvette museum motorsports park

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2014 - 4:16pm

National Corvette Museum Racetrack Brings Road Racing to the Kentucky Masses

While some automotive enthusiasts might not know this, there is a massive motorsports complex being built on property next to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky and while this multi-track facility is some 7 months from being ready to race – the management has already received well over a hundred reservations for planned events.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 5 2014 - 2:07pm

The 2014 Nissan Rogue on ice

A key selling point for crossovers like the Rogue is their improved capability in inclement weather. To prove that the 2014 Rogue is as capable as ever, Nissan took the all-new crossover to Montreal, Canada during the recent heavy storms. Here's video.

By John Goreham Feb 5 2014 - 11:59am

Evidence mounts that the Chevy Spark EV is the best overall electric vehicle

Coming up the ranks quietly behind the Tesla Model S and the Nissan Leaf is an EV that is starting to win all of the comparison tests it enters. Would you have guessed it is the Chevy Spark EV?

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2014 - 11:44am

Incredible Ford Mustang Pinball Machine to Debut at the Chicago Auto Show

Ford Motor Company has announced that the upcoming Chicago Auto Show will offer a new look at the 2015 Ford Mustang – this time on the backbox of an awesome new pinball machine that is covered head to toe in pieces of Mustang history.

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2014 - 10:53am

The 2014 Global RallyCross Schedule is the Biggest and Richest Yet

The Global RallyCross Championship announced details this morning on their 2014 schedule with 10 races and over a half million dollars in prize money – making the 2014 GRC season the biggest and richest in the history of the rapidly growing sport.

By John Goreham Feb 5 2014 - 10:41am

Toyota Corolla tops all hybrids, diesels, EVs in small family car cost of ownership

Kelly Blue Book’s annual ranking of the 5-year cost to own of various car types has an interesting side-story. The hybrids and diesels are ranked worse than larger economy cars and Corolla beats all the EVs of similar size.

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2014 - 7:54am

2014 Subaru Forester is getting hot in frigid cold Russia

The Russians are coming and they are very impressed with the 2014 Subaru Forester.

2015 Subaru Legacy revealed ahead of Chicago Auto Show

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2014 - 7:07am

2015 Subaru Legacy images leaked ahead of Chicago Auto Show

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan will be officially unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show with much-needed styling updates. Here are leaked images before the reveal.

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2014 - 8:00pm

Rally fans will get to see new 2014 WRX STI Rally car on NBC

Subaru fans will get to see the new 2014 WRX STI Rally car in action. NBC Sports and Rally America have reached an agreement to bring eight episodes of the 2014 Rally America National Championship to NBC viewers.

By John Goreham Feb 4 2014 - 6:00pm

Update - VW workers vote to reject UAW bid in Tennessee

An historic vote in the coming weeks may make or break Volkswagen's future in America.

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