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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.

Two 2015 Ford Mustang SEMA Show Cars Teased, At Least 10 More Coming

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2014 - 1:29PM

Ford Motor Company announced their plans for the 2015 Ford Mustang at this year’s SEMA Show today with promises of more than a dozen examples on the show floor and with this announcement comes artwork and some brief information on two of those next gen Mustangs.

2015 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Will Crush the Chevy SS for Thousands Less

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2014 - 11:03AM

While the vast majority of the attention surrounding the 2015 Dodge Charger has focused on the new 707hp SRT Hellcat models, the new Charger Scat Pack will likely be a far more popular option for those folks looking to have a sport sedan that will crush competition like the Chevrolet SS while carrying a starting price below $40,000.

New 2015 Subaru XV STI launches in Asia but won’t be coming to the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2014 - 8:37AM

The new 2015 Subaru XV STI Performance crossover launches in Malaysia. Would you like to see it in the U.S.?

Subaru WRX S4 achieves remarkable anaerobic intensity in largest cycling event

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2014 - 7:15AM

Subaru brings the 2015 WRX S4 to the largest cycling event in Asia. How does the performance car exceed the anaerobic intensity of a cyclist?

Volkswagen e-Golf range is confirmed: unimpressive and unsurprising

By Luke Ottaway on October 21, 2014 - 11:57PM

Any hopes that the Volkswagen e-Golf would distinguish itself from the EV pack with a surprisingly high electric range were quelled by the EPA as it released the official ratings. The numbers aren’t bad – they are just the same as everyone else.

2015 Honda Fit finalist ‘Green Car of the Year’

By Parks McCants on October 21, 2014 - 2:35PM

The Tuesday morning announcement of 2015 Honda Fit making Green Car Journal’s “Green Car of the Year” top 5 list of finalist is just the latest in accolades for Fit.

2015 Nissan Pathfinder Pricing Announced

By Aaron Turpen on October 21, 2014 - 1:38PM

With several new additions to standard equipment in each of its four trim levels, the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder is a compelling SUV offering.

Nissan Storms Final European Le Mans Series With Wins and Walls

By Aaron Turpen on October 21, 2014 - 1:01PM

With some wins and a close encounter with the safety wall, Nissan had a mixed, but strong finale for its European Le Mans Series this year.

Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima to be electrified in 2015 at a reasonable price

By Luke Ottaway on October 21, 2014 - 9:31AM

And so the trend of plug-in hybrid conversions of existing models continues. Even Hyundai/Kia is in on the game now, with a recent announcement of an electrified Sonata and Optima coming next year. The most important part may be the sticker price.

Subaru introduces surprise 2015 Forester STI to future motorsports fans

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2014 - 8:44AM

Subaru and STI introduced a surprise 2015 Forester tS Concept to motorsports fans. Is a new performance Subaru Forester STI coming?

How new 2015 Mercedes C-Class helps lead the way for climate protection

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2014 - 8:11AM

Mercedes leads the way in climate and environmental protection. How does the new 2015 Mercedes-Class contribute in a big way?

‘Substantially New’ 2016 Acura ILX to fill small performance car gap

By Parks McCants on October 20, 2014 - 5:21PM

What’s that mean Acura? We read between the lines for a clue or two as to how “substantially New” ILX may be for 2016. will it fill Acura’s small performance car gap?

F-Sport trim on new 2015 Lexus NX 200t is money well spent

By John Goreham on October 20, 2014 - 4:04PM

Unlike every other Lexus, this writer says that on the NX, the F-Sport option is well worth the money.

2015 Honda HR-V: Fit platformed compact SUV with sports-coupe attitude

By Parks McCants on October 20, 2014 - 1:58PM

Today, American Honda announced that the physical debut of the 2015 Honda HR-V is scheduled for November,19 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Ford Focus Electric slashes sticker price, but will it matter?

By Luke Ottaway on October 20, 2014 - 11:57AM

A big price cut puts the 2015 Ford Focus Electric on par with the industry-leading Nissan LEAF – but don’t expect it to lead to dramatically increased sales.

Toyota's green hybrid car dominance grows as 2015 approaches

By John Goreham on October 20, 2014 - 8:31AM

We already knew Toyota's hybrids outsell the entire plug-in and EV market. A new milestone highlights that lead just keep getting bigger.

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE – a good looking stealth hybrid

By John Goreham on October 20, 2014 - 8:22AM

We drive the new 2015 Camry SE hybrid and discover a sharp looking body over a drivetrain that seems entirely normal aside from the exceptional mileage.

Subaru BRZ owners seriously drive like grandma compared to FR-S drivers

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2014 - 7:37AM

For some reason, Subaru BRZ drivers are seriously more cautious than Scion FR-S drivers. Why do FR-S owners get a lot more tickets?

2015 Ford Mustang Already Recalled for Seat Belt Risks

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2014 - 11:12PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang has barely hit the market and the Motor Company has already issued a recall due to a concern that a component of the safety restraint system may not have been calibrated correctly by a third party supplier.

2015 Ford F150 Teased with Action Sports Design for SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2014 - 10:32PM

The 2015 Ford F150 will almost surely be one of the most popular trucks at the 2014 SEMA Show and today we have our first look at two of the new half ton trucks that will help fill the massive Ford Motor Company at the annual Las Vegas convention - with design help from “action sports” celebrities Vaughn Gittin Jr and Brian Deegan.

Nissan Begins LEAF to Home Grid Demand Response Testing

By Aaron Turpen on October 19, 2014 - 4:19PM

Nissan has been testing a LEAF to Home system for some time, a technology that allows the electric Nissan LEAF to power a home during blackouts and crisis. Now they're expanding that system to help electrical grids.

What makes Tesla’s batteries so great?

By Luke Ottaway on October 19, 2014 - 12:54PM

Even casual followers of the auto industry know that the Tesla Model S offers more than double the range of any other electric vehicle on the market. How has Tesla achieved this? The answer lies in their fundamental battery strategy.

Exclusive high-end S550 Coupe comes with 2 new performance features

Exclusive high-end S550 Coupe arriving now with 2 new performance features

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2014 - 8:03AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC Coupe arrives this fall. The growl of the 449 hp biturbo V8 says it’s for real.

Higgins pilots Subaru WRX STI at LSPR to an extra soggy and muddy win

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2014 - 6:45AM

David Higgins pilots the Subaru WRX STI to a wet and muddy win in the final rally race at LSPR. What happened to Travis Pastrana?

Nissan Gets Perfect Score in CDP Global 500 Climate Change Report.. Again

By Aaron Turpen on October 18, 2014 - 12:53PM

For the second year running, Nissan has been ranked as a "100A" in the CDP Global 500 Climate Change Report, marking the company as a leader in environmental impact disclosures and corporate governance.

Introducing the eagerly-awaited 2015 WRX STI Super Production Rally Car

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2014 - 7:59AM

Subaru releases the first 2015 WRX STI rally car images at Lake Superior Performance Rally. Will this Super Production Rally Car be released for sale?

Dodge Charger Hellcat Pricing is Just as Impressive as the Performance

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2014 - 8:04PM

The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat pricing has been announced and starting at just $63,995 including the $1,700 gas guzzler tax, the supercharged 4-door muscle car is substantially less expensive than any of the other cars on the list of the world’s most powerful sedans… while also being the most powerful car on that list.

New 2015 Camry XSE drives as great as it looks

By John Goreham on October 17, 2014 - 4:11PM

Toyota Camry’s new top-spec trim is going to give Acura and Audi fits.

Nissan Announces Pricing for 2015 Armada With Low Starting MSRP

By Aaron Turpen on October 17, 2014 - 2:59PM

The new Armada has been upgraded for 2015 with several revisions, one of which is a low starting price.

Infiniti Red Bull Formula One, Sebastian Vettel, and the Q50 Eau Rouge Going to Austin

By Aaron Turpen on October 17, 2014 - 2:49PM

On October 29, the streets of Austin, Texas will be taken over by Infiniti Red Bull Racing and the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge supercar.

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