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 Keith Griffin Dec 22 2013 - 7:50pm

Why Is Only One Hyundai a Top Safety Pick?

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is out with its Top Safety Pick rankings for 2014 models – and only one Hyundai makes the list. Even worse, no Hyundai is rated a Top Safety Pick +.

By Aaron Turpen Dec 22 2013 - 3:29pm

Nissan goes full throttle action with its latest TV commercial for the 2014 Rogue

In a creative, but wholly unrealistic portrayal of a daily commute in the all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue, a new commercial pushes the crossover as not only ultra-capable, but also very fun. Can they do that?

By Aaron Turpen Dec 22 2013 - 10:09am

Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 drops as new luxury sports car to replace Gallardo

Lamborghini has unveiled the new Huracan as a successor to the Gallardo. With a 610 horsepower V10 and a 3.2-second 0-62 mph time, it's difficult to ignore this new Lambo.

By Aaron Turpen Dec 22 2013 - 8:18am

1996 Nissan Maxima sells on Craigslist to surprising buyer

Luke Aker decided to sell his well-loved 1996 Maxima on Craigslist and produced one of the greatest ads of all time, complete with gravel-voiced narration and professional video. The $1,400 asking price seemed a bargain given the excellent ad and to someone, at least, it was bargain basement. Who that someone is will surprise you.

By Parks McCants Dec 21 2013 - 3:40pm

2015 Honda Fit ‘Hecho in Mexico’ will meet market resistance in the U.S.

As reported here in November, Honda will build the next generation Fit in Celaya Mexico. As Honda joins Chrysler, G.M. and Ford south of the border, I believe that the Earth Dreams Technology Fit will lose a bit of market share as consumers weigh the price and quality of the "Hecho in Mexico" Fit.

2015 Subaru WRX STI, Levorg STI, Forester tS, BRZ tS

By Denis Flierl Dec 21 2013 - 10:25am

LEVORG STI could point to more performance cars from STI

The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI may not be the only Subaru STI for long. Subaru will be unveiling the new LEVORG STI Concept performance sports tourer at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2014.

Subaru BRZ Sports Tourer / Subaru GT Vision

By Denis Flierl Dec 21 2013 - 8:32am

Ultra high-performance Subaru BRZ Sports Tourer revealed

Following in the footsteps of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo, Subaru develops the high-performance BRZ Sports Tourer for Gran Turismo 6.

By Keith Griffin Dec 20 2013 - 10:31pm

What Will the New Kia 2+2 Concept Be?

Kia is unveiling a concept car at the Detroit Auto Show but it's being coy, as expected on what the new 2+2 concept will be when it debuts. There's speculation on what it might turn out to be across the web.

By Keith Griffin Dec 20 2013 - 8:22pm

Could Safety Help Slumping Kia Sales?

It's just been announced the 2014 Kia Soul has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 5-Star overall safety rating. Could a renewed focus on safety be the key to turning around Kia's slumping sales?

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2013 - 4:02pm

1-Off 2013 SRT Viper GTS Sports a Sophisticated Italian Flare for Charity (Video)

Next month’s Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction in Scottsdale Arizona will feature a unique 2013 SRT Viper GTS that has been designed for the Sons of Italy Foundation with a unique interior and exterior design that reflects the colors of the Italian flag – with the proceeds of the Viper auction going to support the Sons of Italy charity.

By John Goreham Dec 20 2013 - 2:46pm

Why a hybrid house helps the environment much more than a hybrid car

Forget the electric or hybrid car, make your house a hybrid if you really want to save gas and oil and help the environment.

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2013 - 2:33pm

2004 Subaru WRX STI changed the performance landscape [video]

Subaru is ready to launch the all-new 2015 WRX STI. Meet the first STI, the 2004 WRX STI that started it all here in the U.S.

By Patrick Rall Dec 20 2013 - 12:43pm

The Very 1st 2015 Ford Mustang to be Auctioned for Children's Diabetes Research

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the very first 2015 Ford Mustang sold to the public will go to the highest bidder at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale Arizona and what will likely be massive proceeds of said auction will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2013 - 11:34am

How Mercedes plans to smoke BMW and Audi [video]

Mercedes-Benz boss Steve Cannon gives a holiday message to Mercedes fans and reveals some of the German automakers future plans. It includes the 2015 GLA-Class but there is much more to come.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid and XV Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2013 - 10:13am

Get a sneak peak at the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

Subaru has just introduced the all-new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid and XV Crosstrek in a new digital brochure. Get an exclusive sneak peak at their first hybrid.

By Denis Flierl Dec 20 2013 - 8:44am

Subaru nails the handling on the all-new 2015 WRX [video]

Subaru has released a new development video on the all-new 2015 WRX that shows how they have improved the driving performance and handling of the WRX. Did they succeed?

By Keith Griffin Dec 19 2013 - 8:16pm

EPA Falsely Calls Mazda Most Fuel Efficient - It's Hyundai

There's an amazing story of government retribution from the Environmental Protection Agency against Hyundai. The government, in an apparent hissy fit, has denied Hyundai its rightful place as the most fuel-efficient manufacturer in the United States.

By John Goreham Dec 19 2013 - 4:52pm

New Lexus F hot rod teaser photo revealed

The all-new Lexus F sports coupe is coming in a couple of weeks. The big build up is making us wonder if this car might be a BMW M4 challenger.

By Aaron Turpen Dec 19 2013 - 4:25pm

Nissan GT Academy Season 3 finishes with new winner

Nissan has crowned a new winner for the GTA this year, with the final episode airing on Spike TV in a dramatic last lap, earning the victor the red helmet in the gamer-to-racer quest.

By Aaron Turpen Dec 19 2013 - 4:17pm

Taxi of Tomorrow follow up report shows the Nissan NV200 working in the wilds of NYC

Cabs in New York City see things no one else will likely ever see. Find out what the new NV200 Taxi from Nissan has been seeing for the past few weeks.

By Patrick Rall Dec 19 2013 - 1:07pm

New Proof That the Next Generation Range Topping Ford Mustang Will Be Called GT350

It has been expected for some time that the next generation range topping Ford Mustang will be named the GT350 rather than the GT500 that SVT-buyers have been snatching up since 2007 and according to a Ford dealership website via an enthusiast community – there is now definitive proof that there is a Mustang GT350 on the way very soon.

By Patrick Rall Dec 19 2013 - 12:14pm

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Named Best Car in Detroit, Silverado Named Best Truck

The Detroit Free Press has announced that they have chosen the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray as their Car of the Year while the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the truck and SUV segment from the Motor City newspaper.

By John Goreham Dec 19 2013 - 9:31am

Top 5 amazing Tesla Motors milestones in 2013

2013 will be remembered as the year that Tesla Motors broke out and became a true manufacturer of top quality automobiles. Here are the most amazing things the world’s most exciting electric car maker did in 2013.

By Denis Flierl Dec 19 2013 - 8:24am

Subaru will unveil new performance LEVORG STI in Tokyo

Subaru has announced they will be unveiling a new performance LEVORG STI at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2014. Will this be the 2015 WRX STI replacement for Europe?

By John Goreham Dec 18 2013 - 3:16pm

Toyota's new FCV fuel cell sedan concept hints it may skip EVs

Toyota has the most green car cars in the world. However, it has no EV of its own. Does its new concept car mean it might just skip over EVs?

By Patrick Rall Dec 18 2013 - 1:47pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Will Be the Star of the 2014 CES in Vegas

The 2015 Ford Mustang hasn’t even been official for a month and already it is receiving big recognition as it will serve as the Official Car of the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Swho that runs from January 7th through the 10th in Las Vegas.

By John Goreham Dec 18 2013 - 12:18pm

Modern gasoline powered cars approaching hybrid mileage levels

Gasoline powered vehicles are starting to match the first generation of hybrids in terms of combined MPG. Here's how they did it without using any electric drive.

By Patrick Rall Dec 18 2013 - 10:45am

The Hennessey HPE600 Corvette is the Fastest C7 Stingray in the World - For Now

On Monday we featured a short clip of a Hennessey tuned 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray as it blasted down a Texas toll road and as expected we now have a great video showing the blistering fast run from a variety of angles – with a verified top speed of 200.6 mph making the HPE600 C7 Corvette the fastest new Stingray in the world (right now).

By Denis Flierl Dec 18 2013 - 7:33am

2015 C-Class is a sports sedan without actually being one

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a new sporty suspension and the world’s first air suspension in the luxury mid-range class.

Steve Marsh, his LEAF, and Governor Jay Inslee

By Aaron Turpen Dec 18 2013 - 5:40am

How a Nissan LEAF owner commutes over 130 miles daily

Electric cars are just for short distances. Right? Well, with the right circumstances, they can do more than that as Steve Marsh proves with his 130-mile daily commute, which has put over 100,000 miles on his Nissan LEAF and saved him thousands in gasoline costs.

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