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 Jan 8 2014 - 11:08am

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Horsepower, Torque Accidentally Posted Online by GM

The most commonly debated aspect of the upcoming 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 over the past few weeks pertains to what we will find under the hood and what kind of power figures that engine produces but thanks to an accidental by whoever made the 2015 Z06 minisite – we have some very impressive power numbers for the next generation Z06.

By Denis Flierl Jan 8 2014 - 8:26am

BRZ outperforms Forester and XV Crosstrek in snowy Canada

Subaru Canada has announced the 2014 BRZ is the top performing car in the lineup for December. It even outperforms the 2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek including in snow conditions.

By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2014 - 7:10pm

The New Dodge Challenger's Hellcat Hemi Could Debut Next Week in Detroit

There have long been rumors that the Dodge Challenger will soon be powered by a new Hemi V8 codenamed the Hellcat and while many Mopar muscle enthusiasts were expecting to wait until April to meet the new high performance Hemi – word on the street indicates that it could debut next week at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2014 - 6:39pm

Ford F Series Leads US Auto Sales for the 32nd Straight Year, Toyota Camry Takes Top Car

Sales numbers for the 2013 calendar year are in and for the 32nd straight time, the Ford F Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in the United States with an incredible year-end total of nearly 800,000 new trucks sold – while the Toyota Camry moved over 408,000 new models to claim the title for the top car.

By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2014 - 3:28pm

Internal Ford Sketches Offer Insight into the 2015 Mustang Design

The 2015 Ford Mustang brings about the newest generation of the fabled muscle car and with the design being such a hot topic, these internal sketches from Ford Motor Company lend a ton of insight into the inspiration of the S550 Mustang both inside and out.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 7 2014 - 2:57pm

Nissan unveils the new face of the London Taxi

Nissan's new London Taxi is unveiled in Europe, designed by the company's European design center in Paddington, with production launch planned for late this year and a zero-emissions version early next.

By John Goreham Jan 7 2014 - 1:40pm

Toyota is the number one retail brand in America in 2013

Toyota is the top seller of automobiles to American families in 2013. Camry is still the top selling car and across the board Toyota models met or exceeded expectations.

By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2014 - 11:37am

Watch the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Performance Data Recorded in Action (Video)

Yesterday we got our first look at the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s new Performance Data Recording system and today we get a closer look at the innovative new system in action as the folks from Engadget hit the track with the 2015 Stingray.

By John Goreham Jan 7 2014 - 11:20am

Lexus' Hybrid cars dominate the premium green vehicle market even as gas prices decline

Lexus Hybrids outsell all other premium luxury brands’ hybrids, electric vehicles, and diesel models. How Lexus came to dominate this important segment and why its relationship with Tesla matters.

By Denis Flierl Jan 7 2014 - 8:02am

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG uncovered ahead of NAIAS

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG has been uncovered before it launches at NAIAS.

2015 Subaru WRX STI has rich history in Australia motorsports

By Denis Flierl Jan 7 2014 - 6:57am

2015 Subaru WRX STI coming to Australia with rich WRC history

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be launching in the first quarter in Australia. It’s roots run deep in the country down under.

2015 Hyundai Genesis BlueLink technology

By Keith Griffin Jan 6 2014 - 9:48pm

2015 Hyundai Genesis Will Have Amazing Technology

Hyundai, fresh off an announcement about embracing the Android operating system, premiered the amazing technology coming in the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. It's the rival of anything being produced by the German luxury brands.

By Parks McCants Jan 6 2014 - 9:20pm

Future Honda clean diesel CR-V will average 70 mpg

As a clean diesel technology Honda City goes on sale today in India, I am reminded that in a not too distant future the Honda CR-V will average 70+ mpg on diesel fuel.

Open Automotive Alliance Android Operating System

By Keith Griffin Jan 6 2014 - 6:45pm

Automakers, including Hyundai, Back Android Platform for Cars

The autonomous car took a step closer to reality today in Las Vegas with the announcement that major car manufacturers are backing a common Android platform for their vehicles. That's important for a lot of reasons.

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2014 - 8:10am

First look: 2014 Subaru LEVORG 2.0 GT-S sports tourer [video]

The all-new 2014 Subaru LEVORG 2.0 GT-S sports tourer is about to launch this year. Here is a first look from Subaru.

By John Goreham Jan 6 2014 - 7:47am

You will love this early adopter Tesla Model S owner's true story

If you are a Tesla fan it would be hard to beat this great story of one man's experience with the Tesla brand, Tesla people and Model S.

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2014 - 7:20am

Mercedes confirms all-electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class [video]

The Mercedes-Benz F125! is the future and the 2025 S-Class luxury saloon is already much more than just a dream.

David L Zuchowski CEO and president Hyundai Motor America

By Keith Griffin Jan 5 2014 - 10:05pm

Challenges Lie Ahead for New Head of Hyundai

Dave Zuchowski is hitting the ground running as the new CEO/president of Hyundai Motor America. He faces some big challenges in his first week on the job, including softened sales predictions for Hyundai worldwide.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 5 2014 - 12:11pm

Check out Nissan's new high-octane, fan-based adventure series!

Called "Open the Briefcase," the online adventure series gets the reader involved in some high-speed, action-oriented excitement with the all-new Nissan Rogue.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

By Denis Flierl Jan 5 2014 - 8:25am

Mercedes laps the field with all-new impressive 2014 CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz has taken the luxury car crown away from BMW and the new 2014 CLA-Class is leading the way.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 5 2014 - 1:47am

Nissan and Muscle Milk make it official - Nissan back in Le Mans with NISMO

Nissan's NISMO is now officially sponsoring Muscle Milk for the 2014 series and will have driver exchanges for races like the Rolex 24, Sebring, and Petit. Will the company dominate like it did in the 80s?

By Keith Griffin Jan 4 2014 - 8:54pm

Interesting Things People Install in their Hyundai Genesis Coupes

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a great vehicle for customizing with exhausts, spoilers and other mechanical goodies but some folks have taken customization to an extreme by adding interior items like iPads, laptops, and even holsters for their sidearms to their coupes.

2014 Subaru Forester and 2014 XV Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Jan 4 2014 - 6:30am

New active buyers for Forester and XV Crosstrek fuel Subaru's success

Subaru has set an all-time sales record for 2013 as new buyers snatch up 2014 Forester and 2014 XV Crosstrek.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 4 2014 - 1:15am

Nissan Leaf Sales Scored in Triple Digits

Nissan has returned stellar sales reports for both December 2013 and for 2013 as a whole. Big winners in terms of sales increases are the LEAF and Pathfinder, both scoring in the triple digits.

By Keith Griffin Jan 3 2014 - 9:23pm

Why Was This Only Kia's Second Best Sales Year?

Kia Motors America announced that 2013 was the company's second best year but a drop in sales from 2012 doesn't seem to bode well when the rest of the automotive industry saw 7.6% sales growth on average.

By Keith Griffin Jan 3 2014 - 8:44pm

Hyundai Has Record Sales But Not All is Perfect

Hyundai had its best sales year ever in the United States but 2013 was a year of problems for the Korean manufacturer. Its sales could have been a lot better and its fleet sales have increased.

By Denis Flierl Jan 3 2014 - 3:56pm

Subaru's performance flagship 2015 WRX STI set to debut at NAIAS

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will make it’s global debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2014.

By John Goreham Jan 3 2014 - 10:13am

Mainstream media confirms the 2014 Lexus IS 350's dominance

The auto press tested and loved the new Lexus IS 350 last year and found it to be better than the BMW 335i. Now the mainstream media is catching up.

By Denis Flierl Jan 3 2014 - 8:51am

Expect 2015 GLA to be best-selling Mercedes U.S. model of all time

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is set to launch later this spring and it’s positioned to be a great success for the brand.

By Denis Flierl Jan 3 2014 - 7:07am

Racing pedigree points to best 2015 Subaru WRX STI yet

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is set to be unveiled and we are anticipating the best performance Subaru from STI yet.

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