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 Jan 29 2014 - 12:52pm

Why a compressed natural gas plug-in electric hybrid makes sense

Since the Prius arrived about 14 years ago all of the hybrids in America have been gasoline electric. Why not marry the two cleanest methods of propulsion we have?

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

By Denis Flierl Jan 29 2014 - 7:55am

2014 Mercedes CLA already receiving recognition from unlikely places

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is already getting awards, but from an unlikely place.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2014 - 7:59pm

Lingenfelter Builds Chevy Silverado Fans a Proper Ford F150 Raptor Fighter

Since the Ford F150 SVT Raptor was introduced, Chevrolet Silverado fans haven’t been able to do any more than piece together a truck that will compete with the Raptor but the folks at Lingenfelter are looking to change that with their new Chevrolet Reaper package.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2014 - 2:52pm

Ford Inks Deal for High Performance Goodyear Tires on 2015 Mustang V6 and EcoBoost

As information on the 2015 Ford Mustang continues to trickle out of just about every automotive stream in the industry we have learned that the new base V6 and EcoBoost Mustangs will ride on Goodyear tires that should further increase the performance capabilities of these non-V8 models.

By John Goreham Jan 28 2014 - 2:27pm

Should you be concerned the Prius C failed this new test?

Shoppers considering a Prius C should be aware that the car rated poor on a new crash test. Here is the scoop on why they should still consider the Prius C.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2014 - 1:50pm

The Hennessey Twin Turbo 2014 Corvette Stingray Screams on the Dyno

We have already watched the new Hennessey Corvette Stingray with the HPE600 package break the 200mph barrier and today we get to watch as the Texas tuner unleashes their HPE700 package for the 2014 Corvette Stingray on the dyno – with very impressive aural output.

2015 Subaru WRX carves a mountain canyon road

By Denis Flierl Jan 28 2014 - 8:00am

2015 Subaru WRX vs 2014 Ford Focus ST: Who wins?

Motor Trend takes the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and pits it against the 2014 Ford Focus ST. Which one is best to drive?

2015 Subaru WRX STI in 24 hr Nurburgring race trim

By Denis Flierl Jan 28 2014 - 7:25am

How 2015 Subaru WRX STI benefits from Nurburgring racer technology

The production 2015 Subaru WRX STI benefits directly from what Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) learns from the Nurburgring 24-hour race car.

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2014 - 7:08pm

Ford Working to Make Fixing the 2015 F150 Easier, Less Expensive for Shops and Owners

Last week we looked at the growing concern that the 2015 Ford F150 will be more expensive to both insure and repair due to the high tech aluminum body panels but to put those fears to rest, Ford Motor Company is offering an aluminum repair tooling package at a discount to those dealerships with body shops that want to be able to work on the next generation F150.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 27 2014 - 7:01pm

Bad luck sidelines Nissan Continental SportsCar Challenge Teams at Daytona

A wreck, breakdown, and miscall during the race put Nissan's driving affiliates out of the Daytona 24, but they're looking forward to Sebring for a comeback.

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2014 - 6:05pm

Corvette, Oreca, Porsche and Ferrari Win at the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona (Complete Results)

The 2014 Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona International Speedway took place this weekend and thanks to complete television coverage by a handful of Fox network channels, endurance racing fans got the best possible look at the fabled event as Corvette, Oreca, Porsche and Ferrari each claimed class wins with the Corvette taking the overall win.

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2014 - 2:58pm

Chevrolet Corvette DP Wins the Rolex 24 While Mechanical Gremlins Spoil the C7R Debut

This weekend’s 2014 Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona International Speedway had its upsides and downsides for Chevrolet Corvette fans as a Corvette Daytona Prototype claimed the overall win while the new Chevrolet Corvette C7R teams struggled with mechanical problems.

By John Goreham Jan 27 2014 - 2:05pm

Driving impressions of BMW's diminutive 2014 X1 XDrive28i

The 2014 BMW X1 wants so badly to be a compact, sporty, luxury crossover, but it is really just a small BMW. Is that a bad thing?

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2014 - 12:50pm

SRT Viper GTS-R Beats Corvette C7R, Finishes 3rd in Return to Daytona 24 Hour Race

While the SRT Viper GTS-R teams that took to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway for the 2014 Rolex 24 weren’t able to repeat the victory posted by the Viper team back in 2000, this week proved to be a very successful return to the legendary event for the modern Viper race program – finishing 3rd in class, 12th overall and beating both of the Chevrolet Corvette C7R teams.

By John Goreham Jan 27 2014 - 10:52am

Fans long for improvements to the aging 2014 Scion FR-S

Now in its third year, the Scion FR-S is starting to slide in sales as those that wanted one have one. Will Toyota and Scion change the car to attract new buyers?

By John Goreham Jan 27 2014 - 9:17am

The 4 main reasons fans will love the 2014 Toyota Highlander

Here are the 4 main things that make the 2014 Toyota Highlander even better than the previous generation besides the obvious.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek gets award in Scotland

By Denis Flierl Jan 27 2014 - 7:39am

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek is "Crossover of the Year" in Scotland

The 2014 Subaru XV has been awarded the "Crossover of the Year" by Press & Journal in Scotland.

2014 Subaru WRX STI and 2008 WRX STI Snow* Drift victories

By Denis Flierl Jan 27 2014 - 7:02am

Subaru WRX STI wins two of top three spots at Snow* Drift Rally

2014 Subaru WRX STI wins at Snow* Drift in the Overall and 2008 WRX STI in the Super Production categories.

By Parks McCants Jan 26 2014 - 10:57pm

Honda promotes new 2012 Civic Natural Gas with huge rebate

We look at possibly the "greenest" fossil fueled car in the United States, and why Honda can’t give away the CNG fueled Civic Natural Gas

2014 Subaru WRX STI wins Snow* Drift Rally

By Denis Flierl Jan 26 2014 - 8:07am

2014 Subaru WRX STI beats L’Estage to win Sno* Drift Rally

At Sno* Drift 2014 the 2014 Subaru WRX STI wins the first victory of the season in the 2014 Rally America National Championship. They beat Rockstar Energy Drink Rally Team’s Antoine L’Estage and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to take the victory.

By Denis Flierl Jan 26 2014 - 7:41am

2015 Subaru WRX vs 6 inches of snow: Who wins? [video]

Consumer Reports took the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX into a snow-covered field. How did the new WRX perform?

2015 Subaru WRX STI 24 hr Nurburgring car completes shakedown

By Denis Flierl Jan 26 2014 - 7:31am

2015 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24H completes shakedown

Subaru has just completed a "shakedown" of its all-new 2015 WRX STI race car for the 2014 Nurburgring 24 hour Race.

Scott Fisher and his 1967 Fairlady Roadster

By Aaron Turpen Jan 26 2014 - 1:17am

Enthusiast documents his ultimate road trip in a 1967 Datsun Fairlady

For many of us, when we need to unwind we take a drive. Sometimes, that drive becomes epic. For Scott Fisher, it was a 30,000 mile journey across America in his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 26 2014 - 1:04am

Renault, Nissan combine manufacture and R&D. Is Renault coming to America?

Nissan and Renault, long partners who share the same CEO, is finally combining its research and development as well as some of its manufacturing lines in Europe and Asia. So does this mean that Renault vehicles might come to the U.S.?

By Aaron Turpen Jan 25 2014 - 2:39pm

Nissan settles deceptive advertising suit with FTC

Nissan and TBWA Worldwide have settled a deceptive advertising suit with the Federal Trade Commission just days before the SuperBowl inundates the airwaves with some of the most expensive TV advertising in the world.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 25 2014 - 9:49am

BMW i3 in German Autobahn: Few Exciting Videos

BMW i3 fans always look for existing videos of this electric car and these few videos show the testing of the vehicle's reliability in German Autobahn.

By Denis Flierl Jan 25 2014 - 8:45am

Watch this 2014 Subaru Forester ad that ranks as strangest ever

Subaru of Japan released a must-see new commercial for the 2014 Forester XT. But be careful, it could be unsettling.

By Denis Flierl Jan 25 2014 - 7:12am

2014 Subaru WRX STI leads Sno* Drift despite big challenges

After a very challenging start, the 2014 Subaru WRX STI ended Day 1 of Snow* Drift Rally with a 27 second lead over rival Antoine L’Estage.

By Patrick Rall Jan 24 2014 - 4:08pm

The New 2.3L EcoBoost Looks Right at Home in the 2015 Mustang Engine

Although Ford has talked about the new 2.3L EcoBoost in the 2015 Mustang at length, the company has been careful not to show off the underhood area of the new EcoBoost Mustang but thanks to an onlooker who was quick with the cell phone camera, we have a video showing the new turbocharged Mustang engine.

By John Goreham Jan 24 2014 - 3:08pm

What our nose can tell us about the health of our car

People often try to explain a problem with their car by imitating its sound. Our noses can also be a great diagnostic tool.

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