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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.

2015 Mazda Miata 25th Anniversary Edition

25th Anniversary Mazda Miata Owners take delivery in grand fashion

By John Goreham on September 30, 2014 - 11:16AM

Two of the select 2015 25th anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata owners took delivery this week along with some local celebrities and enthusiasts.

Lexus Enform Remote App lets you spy on those that drive your car

By John Goreham on September 30, 2014 - 10:35AM

Lexus joins those automakers that now have methods to spy on drivers of the car they own.

2015 Mercedes CLA-Class buyer will get a monumental surprise upon delivery

By Denis Flierl on September 30, 2014 - 9:05AM

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a big hit in the U.S. What makes this silver CLA45 AMG model so special?

Who’s buying the pavement-blistering 2015 Subaru WRX/STI?

By Denis Flierl on September 30, 2014 - 7:15AM

Sales of the new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI are hot all over the globe. Who is buying the performance car?

2015 Honda CR-V sets new industry benchmark

By Parks McCants on September 30, 2014 - 2:23AM

Honda’s 2015 CR-V mid-cycle refresh lands closer to a major refitting than a cosmetic face lift and electronic-tech upgrade. CR-V just put the automotive industry on notice.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Valet Mode Might Be Illegal to Use

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2014 - 8:07PM

The unique Valet Mode of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette lineup which uses the an in-car microphone and video camera to capture what goes on with the car when the owner is not around is a super-cool feature that no automaker has offered in the past – possibly because it is illegal in some places.

2015 Ford F150 Officially Crushes Ram and Silverado in Towing and Hauling

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2014 - 6:55PM

Ford Motor Company still hasn’t rolled out all of the information on the 2015 Ford F150, but they announced the towing and payload numbers for the next generation pickup and – as I expected – the new lightweight F150 is the most capable F150 ever with towing and payload figures that make it by far the best in the half ton truck class.

First Hellcat Challenger Auction Raises $1.65 Million for Charity

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2014 - 5:02PM

This past weekend saw the auction of 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat #1 and NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick made the winning bid of $825k, which a charitable organization matched to raise the total charitable contribution from the Hellcat sale to $1.65 million – more than has been contributed by any other single car in Barrett Jackson history.

The philosophy behind Toyota holding the 2015 Tacoma back this year

By John Goreham on September 29, 2014 - 2:32PM

Toyota’s 2015 Tacoma is facing an incredible market challenge from the Ford F-150 and Chevy Colorado. How it will “bend like a reed in the wind” this year, rather than face a stiff wind head-on.

2015 Chevy Camaro Z/28 vs. ZL1 on-track comparison

By John Goreham on September 29, 2014 - 1:48PM

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and ZL1 are like typical siblings. They look alike to outsiders, but those in the family see only the differences.

Volkswagen to unveil Passat GTE plug-in hybrid – when will it make it to the U.S.?

By Luke Ottaway on September 29, 2014 - 12:50PM

Why do you tease us so, Volkswagen? Following in the footsteps of the (for now) Europe-only Golf GTE plug-in hybrid, the European spec Passat GTE will be unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show this week. When will we be graced with its presence across the pond?

Demand is unbelievably high for Subaru Levorg Sports Tourer

By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2014 - 8:52AM

Subaru has released sales info the performance Levorg Sports Tourer and demand is high. Will we see the performance wagon here in the U.S.?

2015 Outlander PHEV completes toughest test yet for future EVO development

By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2014 - 7:43AM

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV completed the tough Australasian Safari 2014. MMC will use the technology for future electric vehicles like the Lancer Evolution successor.

Isachsen rockets Subaru WRX STI to first win at GRC Seattle [video]

By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2014 - 6:37AM

Isachsen battled all year in the Subaru WRX STI and gets first win at Red Bull Global Rallycross Seattle. What happened to points leader Ken Block?

Exclusive Mercedes-AMG C63 Edition 1 revealed ahead of Paris Motor Show

By Denis Flierl on September 28, 2014 - 8:32AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes C-Class gets two new models from AMG. The exclusive Mercedes-AMG C63, and C63 Edition 1.

McLaren 625C to hit Asia with 650S bang

By Aaron Turpen on September 28, 2014 - 3:14AM

In the British sport car maker's first regionally-tailored model, the McLaren 625C aims to entice Asian buyers into a supercar embrace.

Nissan LEAF Cleans More Than Air Pollution in London

By Aaron Turpen on September 27, 2014 - 11:41PM

A Nissan LEAF is powering a "reverse graffiti" artist in London, creating street art out of street grime.

2015 Honda CR-V: Superior standard features value and utility

By Parks McCants on September 27, 2014 - 8:42PM

Honda’s a company known for superior initial purchase value, reliability, safety and the highest residual resale value in the industry. We believe that the refreshed 2015 CR-V will raise the bar for standard feature value across North America’s growing SUV segment.

Wildcard gets dirty in the 600hp DirtFish Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2014 - 1:49PM

Higgins is a wild card driving the new DirtFish Subaru WRX STI today at Red Bull Global Rallycross in Seattle. Will the conditions give him an advantage?

5 ways Subaru improves fuel mileage on new 2015 Impreza

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2014 - 10:37AM

To boost fuel efficiency on the new 2015 Impreza, Subaru pulled out all the stops. Here’s 5 ways they went all-out to do it.

There’s no serious competition for new Mercedes GLA45 AMG

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2014 - 8:46AM

The new 2015 Mercedes GLA45 AMG is set to launch. Can anyone really compete with the high-performance SUV from AMG?

2015 Ford Mustang Owners App is Awesome - and Free

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 6:13PM

In addition to all of the other exciting new features of the 2015 Ford Mustang that will make owning one a complete delight, Ford Motor Company has also cooked up a unique smartphone app that will allow owners to explore the features of the new Mustang with some interactive help – while also learning more about the history of the Mustang and finding the closest drag strip.

Could the Trackhawk Replace the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - or Pack Hellcat Power?

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 4:27PM

When the SRT brand folded earlier this year, the future of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT was questionable and while there is still no official word from Chrysler, it seems that the SRT Jeep could end up wearing the name Track hawk - or this could be the name of the Hellcat Hemi powered SUV.

Build Your Dream 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Online Now

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 12:55PM

The configurator page for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z06 is now live on Chevrtolet.com, giving us our best chance yet to see the new American supercar in full detail, including all of the wheel, color and trimline feature information – but all without the pricing.

Newest Subaru WRX STI GRC with special DirtFish livery revealed

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2014 - 12:03PM

David Higgins will be driving a new Subaru WRX STI car at Red Bull Global Rallcross in Seattle. What’s the new DirtFish livery about?

New 2015 Subaru Impreza will be the safest compact car on the planet

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2014 - 8:43AM

The new 2015 Subaru Impreza gets a new look, but it will be available with one new technology. Why will it be now be the safest compact in the world?

A new breed of Mercedes GLA buyers will want this recreational option

A new breed of Mercedes GLA buyer will want this recreational option

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2014 - 6:52AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class is here and it’s a multi-talented machine. What’s so attractive about the new compact luxury SUV?

Why the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid will be a success

By Luke Ottaway on September 25, 2014 - 10:11PM

For the 2015 model year, Porsche has ditched the outgoing Porsche Cayenne Hybrid in favor of a plug-in version. Here’s why it will do well.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Named America's Best Driver's Car by Motor Trend

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2014 - 6:16PM

The folks at Motor Trend have compiled their list of the best driver’s cars for 2014 and after putting 10 performance models head to head, the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 was chosen as the best of the bunch – beating a collection of cars that vary from the Ford Fiesta ST to the Porsche 911 Turbo S to the BMW i8.

Build Your Aluminum 2015 Ford F150 Online Today

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2014 - 5:15PM

If you have eagerly been waiting for your chance to build your ideal 2015 Ford F150 today is your day, as the configurator tool on Ford.com for the next generation F150 is finally live – with all of the pricing and option information you could want.

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