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 Denis Flierl Jan 18 2014 - 12:16pm

2015 Mercedes C-Class comes in two new flavors. Which would you choose?[video]

Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled the all-new 2015 C-Class at the North American International Auto Show. It’s coming in two distinct flavors. Which one would you choose?

By Denis Flierl Jan 18 2014 - 9:50am

2015 Subaru WRX makes Canadian debut at Montreal Auto Show

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX makes Its Canadian debut at the Montreal International Auto Show.

By Denis Flierl Jan 18 2014 - 8:19am

2015 Subaru WRX STI returns to UK $6K cheaper

Subaru has made the decision to return the all-new 2015 WRX STI to the UK. It will make its launch this summer, and it's even cheaper than the outgoing model.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 18 2014 - 1:14am

Aston Martin celebrates 100 years of excellence [video]

Aston Martin turned 100 years old on January 15th and has spent the last year celebrating. Those celebrations have been encapsulated in a stunning three minute video.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 17 2014 - 2:47pm

Nissan takes #ProjectTitan to the next level at SHOT

Nissan is working on the second installment of its Project Titan series which puts the Titan pickup truck into the hands of consumers who'll use it and continues the evolution of the next-generation truck's design. This time, they visited the SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

By Patrick Rall Jan 17 2014 - 1:44pm

The Ford F150 EcoBoost V6 Could Power the Next Nurburgring Record Setter

British supercar builder Radical has pulled the sheets back from their new RXC Turbo and with the help of the EcoBoost V6 from the Ford F150 – the new Radical RXC Turbo could be the latest street legal car to lap the famed Nürburgring in Germany.

By Patrick Rall Jan 17 2014 - 12:37pm

First 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 First 2014 COPO Camaro Auctioned for Charity This Weekend

General Motors has announced that the first production units of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and the 2014 Chevrolet COPO Camaro will be auctioned off to the highest bidder(s) this weekend at this weekend’s Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale Arizona – with the proceeds going to two different charities.

By Denis Flierl Jan 17 2014 - 11:26am

Tommi Makinen tests 2015 Subaru WRX STI on the Nurburgring [video]

Subaru did extensive testing on the new-generation 2015 WRX STI before it made it to production. They solicited the services of race driver Tommi Makinen.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 17 2014 - 9:20am

Winter of discontent - BMW i3 and the Electronaut community

The Electronauts are not a happy bunch these days. For those who ask Electrowho?, this is a group of 700 people, who took delivery of BMW ActiveE all-electric vehicles two years ago and are doing the field trial for BMW, paying big money for that privilege.

By Denis Flierl Jan 17 2014 - 9:02am

Is the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI too refined for performance fans?

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI arrives with a new upgraded interior. Do performance fans want all these new refinements?

By Armen Hareyan Jan 16 2014 - 6:03pm

2015 A3 sedan pricing details unveiled by Audi

The makers of the Audi A3 series are showing their cards, revealing details, today, of what Audi fans can expect with the 2015 A3 sedan models. For those planning to save up some cash to buy one, the car manufacturer also released the pricing details.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2014 - 1:03pm

The New C7R Chevrolet Corvette Race Car Looks Poised to Win in Detroit

Although the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has garnered much of the attention at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the new C7R Corvette race car made its formal debut alongside the new Z06 – with the first planned track appearance coming later this month at the Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona International Speedway.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2014 - 11:52am

A Look at the Wicked Cool Interior Controls of the 2015 Ford Mustang

The auto show debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang gave us a chance to see the newest pony car in a variety of colors but more importantly – it gave me a chance to spend a few minutes sitting in the driver’s seat of the new Mustang GT to check out all of interesting interior features that are new to the 2015 Mustang.

By Parks McCants Jan 16 2014 - 11:18am

TMI’s Honda Racing HPD Edition Ariel Atom Supercar

The North American manufactured TMI Ariel 3 is by all measures a world class bare bones supercar with a power to weight ratio approaching 600 hp per ton. While the supercharged 2 liter Honda i-VTEC engine will do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds, HPD and TMI team up to push the Atom to the next level in extreme open wheel club racing.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2014 - 10:56am

Stolen and Wrecked Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Saga Has a Happy Ending for the Owners

Last week we brought you the story of a Delaware couple whose 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 had been stolen by a dealership employee and totaled only to have the dealership refuse responsibility and today I am happy to report that the owners of the stolen ZL1 will be receiving a brand new Camaro thanks to intervention by General Motors and a different Chevy dealership.

By John Goreham Jan 16 2014 - 10:46am

J.D. Power study proves why Tesla and the Model S are so popular

So far, the only thing limiting sales at Tesla is production constraints. A new study done by J.D. Power helps explain why Tesla is poised for more growth in 2015 and beyond.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2014 - 9:45am

New 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Will Make 2015 Ford F150 the Most Efficient Truck in USA

While Ford Motor Company hasn’t divulged many details on the new 2.7L EcoBoost V6 that will power the 2015 Ford F150 but based on some of the minor details offered, we can make a few guesses as to what to expect – including the fact that the next generation F150 with the 2.7L EcoBoost will almost certainly be the most efficient half ton pickup sold in America.

By Denis Flierl Jan 16 2014 - 7:32am

2015 Subaru WRX STI: Same hp but how did it get faster? [video]

Subaru has introduced a completely redesigned 2015 WRX STI that has the same 305 hp but is faster than the outgoing model. How did they do it?

By John Goreham Jan 15 2014 - 3:21pm

Can you guess how many liters of gasoline Toyota's hybrids have saved?

Toyota’s global hybrid sales top 6 million. The amount of gasoline saved is pretty amazing. What would you guess?

By Patrick Rall Jan 15 2014 - 1:51pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Dashing in Triple Yellow at the 2014 NAIAS

The 2014 North American International Auto Show will offer many people their first chance to see the 2015 Ford Mustang in person but for those of us who attended the December 5th Mustang debut – the 2014 Motor City show allowed us a chance to check out the S550 in the new bright yellow hue.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 15 2014 - 12:34pm

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn talks 2014, says trucks and compacts are 'it'

Nissan's CEO Carlos Ghosn sat down for a video interview in which he detailed the company's plans for 2014. Here's a rundown of the highlights as well as the full video interview.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 15 2014 - 12:11pm

Nissan Micra returns to Canada

Nissan will be bringing back the uber-compact Micra to the Canadian market, unveiling the new tiny mobile at the Montreal Auto Show tomorrow.

By Denis Flierl Jan 15 2014 - 8:05am

Pastrana returns to Subaru at Global RallyCross X Games

Travis Pastrana will be driving a 2014 Subaru WRX STI this year for the Subaru Team at the Global RallyCross round at X Games Austin this June.

Travis Pastrana rejoins 2014 Subaru WRX STI team!

By Denis Flierl Jan 15 2014 - 7:04am

Travis Pastrana rejoins 2014 Subaru WRX STI Rally Team USA!

Subaru has announced former Subaru Rally Team USA driver Travis Pastrana will be driving a 2014 Subaru WRX STI for Rally Team USA.

By Patrick Rall Jan 14 2014 - 6:55pm

The 2015 Ford F150 Debuts in Detroit as the Strongest and Most Durable Ever

There were a great many new product debuts that we expected to see at the 2014 North American International Auto Show but the 2015 Ford F150 was not one of them – with the new half ton truck being billed as “the strongest and most durable F150 ever” by the company while a bold new looks separates this new generation Ford truck from the previous years.

By John Goreham Jan 14 2014 - 5:13pm

2015 Lexus RC F coupe will have unique split cycle V8 with over 450 horsepower

As we predicted the new Lexus RC F will have a V8 with about 460 horsepower. It will also have an industry first Atkinson/Otto cycle engine for maximum power and maximum fuel economy.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 14 2014 - 2:01pm

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge breaks cover as next-generation sports sedan

Infiniti unveiled the new Q50 Eau Rouge concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, showcasing the next-generation of this refined sports sedan.

By John Goreham Jan 14 2014 - 1:23pm

New Photos: 2013 Tesla Model S recalled for fire risk by NHTSA

Now it is official. Despite already taking action, Tesla is formally issued recall notice by National Highway Transportation Safety Administration for concerns over possible charging fires.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 14 2014 - 11:33am

Nissan Sport Sedan Concept - we were kinda close

We dug deep a couple of weeks ago, making predictions about the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept and were.. well, in the general ballpark. Sort of. Here's what it really is.

By Denis Flierl Jan 14 2014 - 10:14am

Subaru reveals what’s new on 2015 WRX STI at NAIAS

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI just made its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show. What’s new on the performance flagship?

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