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 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.

By Parks McCants Feb 4 2014 - 5:27pm

Honda will expand Civic Natural Gas availability for 2014

Torque News explored the viability of the Civic Natural Gas and many of our readers responded as to the positive aspects of a natural gas fueled Honda. The manufacturer listened and as of February, 15 is expanding availability of the Civic NG to 37 states.

By Patrick Rall Feb 4 2014 - 4:00pm

The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is the Most Efficient Full Size Truck Ever

The Chrysler Group has announced the official EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Ram EcoDiesel pickup and with a highway number of 28 miles per gallon – this new diesel Ram 1500 is the most efficient half ton pickup ever.

By Patrick Rall Feb 4 2014 - 3:21pm

Help Find This Stolen 1,000hp Custom Dodge Challenger

The unique custom Dodge Challenger shown above is aerodynamically tuned and packed with over 1,000 horsepower to allow this brawny Mopar muscle car break the 200 mile per hour barrier and sadly – it was stolen this past weekend but you can help find this car by spreading the word.

By Patrick Rall Feb 4 2014 - 2:33pm

Chevrolet Camaro Bests Ford Mustang in Snowy January 2014

Even though the Camaro had one of its worst sales months since rejoining the Chevrolet lineup for 2010, the bowtie clad muscle car was still able to claim the muscle car sales title in January 2014 – comfortably beating both the Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang.

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2014 - 7:18am

2014 Forester and XV help carry momentum into new year

Subaru has announced record January sales as 2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek lead the way.

Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2015 V-Class MVP

By Denis Flierl Feb 4 2014 - 7:00am

Does the world really need another minivan? Mercedes V-Class is coming

Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2015 V-Class MVP with room for up to eight people. What sets this minivan apart from the rest?

By John Goreham Feb 3 2014 - 8:57pm

Electric vehicles sales drop sharply in January

US sales of the Leaf, Volt, Tesla Model S, and Prius Plug-in lost ground in January compared to their 2013 run rate.

By Parks McCants Feb 3 2014 - 8:31pm

Honda launches safety rating damage control via Super Bowl ad

Super Bowl Sunday television audiences found Hollywood tough guy Bruce Willis and Portlandia’s Fred Armisen spreading the word about Honda safety with 50 million viewers just like you.

By John Goreham Feb 3 2014 - 7:29pm

Lexus sales speed up as Toyota stalls in January

January was a down month for Toyota and Scion, but Lexus is still accelerating.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 3 2014 - 5:46pm

Nissan, Infiniti both report sales up in January despite weather slump

Despite the impact the hard weather had on automotive sales nationally in January, both Nissan and Infiniti are reporting record sales and increases for last month.

By Patrick Rall Feb 3 2014 - 4:38pm

Ford to Build 55,000 more F Series Super Duty Pickups in Kentucky Annually

The Ford F Series is Ford Motor Company’s bestselling vehicle while also being the bestselling vehicle in the US auto industry for more than thirty years running and FoMoCo expects that the F Series will continue to grow. Thus, the massive American automaker has announced plans to increase production capacities for the Super Duty pickups by 15% - meaning that the company can build up to 55,000 more pickups each year.

By Patrick Rall Feb 3 2014 - 4:02pm

2015 Ford Mustang Production Could Begin Much Later Than Expected

When Ford Motor Company chose to unveil the 2015 Mustang to the world in December it led many to believe that the newest Mustang would be ready to purchase exactly 50 years after the very first Mustang went on sale but a piece of new dealership information leads us to believe that the S550 Mustang will actually be reaching consumers much, much later than mid April.

By Patrick Rall Feb 3 2014 - 10:39am

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a Masterpiece of Information Technology (Video)

When the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 hits the road early next year it will pack an impressive collection of high tech features that should make it the best performing General Motors vehicle ever but it will also feature just as much technology in the cabin as any new car sold in the US.

Is 2014 Subaru Forester spot better than Super Bowl winning Budweiser ad?

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2014 - 7:52am

Is Subaru Forester spot better than Super Bowl winning Budweiser ad?

The winner of the Super Bowl ad was the Budweiser “Puppy Love” commercial that won on USA TODAY's Ad Meter. Is the 2014 Subaru Forester ad better?

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6 at Super Bowl XLVIII

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2014 - 7:18am

Should Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 become official vehicle of the Seattle Seahawks?

The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6 makes U.S. debut in New York for Super Bowl XLVIII and is there as the Seattle Seahawks trounced the Denver Broncos.

By Denis Flierl Feb 2 2014 - 7:14am

How 2014 Forester is “12th man” for Seattle Seahawk fans

2014 Forester and Outback are favorites of the fans in Super Bowl cities Seattle and Denver. What are the advantages of the Forester for Seahawk fans?

By Aaron Turpen Feb 1 2014 - 11:52pm

Nissan has yet another year of impressive production gains

Nissan has announced its 2013 global production, sales and export figures and they are indicative of the carmaker's overall fast-growth strategy and prove that CEO Ghosn's plans for aggressive expansion are paying off.

Super Bowl cities Denver and Seattle love 2014 Subaru Outback and Forester

By Denis Flierl Feb 1 2014 - 7:28am

What is most popular car brand in Super Bowl cities Denver and Seattle?

Subaru is the most popular brand in the Super Bowl cities of the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. The 2014 Subaru Outback is number one for Denver fans, 2014 Forester in Seattle.

By John Goreham Jan 31 2014 - 9:07am

Toyota halts sales of Corolla, Camry, Sienna, Tundra, Tacoma, and Avalon over seat material

Material used in seats with heaters is not approved for use in the US. Fire risk cited.

2014 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG

By Denis Flierl Jan 31 2014 - 8:57am

Mercedes CLA-Class says performance is alive and well

With the introduction of the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, it opened doors for the A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG. Mercedes-AMG sees a record year.

By Denis Flierl Jan 31 2014 - 7:22am

Coupe-like 2015 Legacy revealed ahead of Chicago Auto Show

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy flagship model will make its world debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show on February 6.

By Parks McCants Jan 31 2014 - 12:33am

You can’t buy Honda’s 2014 Fit EV in North America

While that may read a bit strangely to the Honda loyal and electric car enthusiasts, Honda’s only true electric car available in North America is not for sale. Today we look at the 2014 Fit EV.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 30 2014 - 3:40pm

Ground-breaking 3-cylinder engine powers 'electric' ZEOD RC

A ground-breaking new engine from Nissan's research and development team will be the powerplant inside the new ZEOD RC race car for Le Mans. Learn about this engine and why it's so extraordinary.

By John Goreham Jan 30 2014 - 10:40am

Production styling of Lexus LF-NX Turbo even more exciting than concept

During a recent presentation Lexus showed a slide of the production version of the new LF-NX crossover.

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