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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 Mercedes GLA-Class voted the most beautiful car in the world

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2014 - 8:20AM

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class hasn’t even launched yet and it’s already getting awards. What did readers of German "auto motor und sport" magazine say?

3 Subaru WRX STIs will need extra parts for today’s Global Rallycross in LA

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2014 - 8:05AM

The three Subaru WRX STIs looked good on Friday, but had a tough day on Saturday. Where did they finish up?

2015 Subaru Legacy celebrates 25 year anniversary in a remarkably strange way

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2014 - 12:45PM

The new-generation 2015 Subaru Legacy celebrates 25 years of production. What happened that was really strange at the celebration?

Nissan Wants An American Star for Le Mans

By Aaron Turpen on September 20, 2014 - 11:20AM

Nissan has begun a search for an American to join its new LM P1 Le Mans 24 Hour team through its GT Academy program. Are you it?

2015 Mercedes C63 AMG launching with new powerful Biturbo V8

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2014 - 9:23AM

The power source of the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 is a new Biturbo V8 engine. What new AMG sports car is it related to?

Pastrana won’t be driving the new 2015 WRX STI GRC car in LA today

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2014 - 7:07AM

Red Bull Global Rallycross kicks off today in LA, but fans won’t see the 2015 Subaru WRX STI car on the track. Where did it show up?

American Honda Motors: No comment as to future Fit EV development

By Parks McCants on September 19, 2014 - 4:26PM

Our source at Honda, while not stating that stand-alone EV is dead, points to Fuel Cell and Hybrid focus for North American markets. Has EV sales hit the wall in North America?

These 3 unique features make the 2015 Subaru Outback rugged like a Bison

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2014 - 12:49PM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is a rugged performer. What similarities does it share with the North American Bison?

4 ways Subaru will improve performance and technology of future WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2014 - 8:25AM

Subaru has a new building to display the 2015 WRX S4 and 2015 WRX STI. What does it tell us about the brands performance future?

2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Officially Rated at 22mpg, Not That it Matters

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2014 - 12:31PM

The Chrysler Group announced this morning that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with 707 horsepower offers a very impressive 22 miles per gallon on the highway, making it far more efficient than the Camaro ZL1 and a collection of other ultra high performance vehicles – although that likely doesn’t matter to anyone who will buy one.

30 Years of NISMO Engineering Celebrated As #30YearsOfMaverick

By Aaron Turpen on September 18, 2014 - 12:12PM

Nissan is celebrating thirty years of "maverick engineering" as its performance arm, NISMO, has its birthday ensconced in a hashtag.

Will the Renault Eolab – a 282 MPG hatchback of the future – make it to the U.S.?

By Luke Ottaway on September 18, 2014 - 12:05PM

Step aside, Volkswagen with your landmark XL1. The Renault Eolab achieves similar efficiency benefits in the form of a more practical hatchback – though it may be a while before a similar version hits the States.

Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid beats 2015 WRX STI for new patrol car job

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2014 - 8:08AM

The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will be used as a patrol car on the Yamanashi Prefecture Highway. Why not the 2015 WRX STI?

American Honda evasive on HR-V crossover release date

By Parks McCants on September 18, 2014 - 12:49AM

HR-V branded Vezel in Japan has experienced one major recall. American Honda hopes to recall proof The assembled in Mexico, Fit platformed sub-compact crossover.
Release date? Honda’s not saying. Torque News looks to the back-story.

The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor is Sinister and Awesome

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2014 - 5:48PM

While the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT hasn’t changed all that much for the new model year, but the new Red Vapor special edition package brings about a sinister, sporty look for the new model year while all of the other attributes of the SRT Jeep make it the coolest SUV on the market today.

2015 Ford Mustang GT is Slower Than 2014 Models

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2014 - 2:41PM

Those print publications who were the first to sample the 2015 Ford Mustang GT have published their results and while the figures that we are seeing across the internet vary by source, the quickest reported times thus far come from Motor Trend, where they hit 60 in just 4.4 seconds en route to a 12.8 quarter mile – making the 2015 model slower than a similarly equipped 2014 model.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray #1 to be Auctioned for Charity

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2014 - 1:25PM

Just like the first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the first 2015 Corvette Z06, the first production example of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – which is the first retail unit ever with the new 8-speed automatic transmission – will head to the Barrett Jackson auction block to raise money for charity.

7 Reasons Why You Really Don't Want to Own the 2015 Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2014 - 12:05PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful American production car ever and while this car has quickly become the unattainable object of desire for many muscle car lovers, there are 7 good reasons why you really don’t want to own the Hellcat Challenger – which should help make everyone who cannot afford it feel a little better.

Chicago to purchase quiet, clean, expensive all-electric Motiv garbage trucks

By Luke Ottaway on September 17, 2014 - 9:45AM

Garbage trucks are not generally associated with being clean or green, but pretty soon Motiv Power will provide the city of Chicago with the cleanest, greenest garbage trucks you’ve ever seen.

How the unique new 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class will blow away Chicago

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2014 - 8:56AM

The unique new GLA arrives in Chicago tomorrow for the Evolution Tour. Why will it blow away a new generation of buyers?

Lucky golfer wins biggest prize in UK amateur golfing history

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2014 - 7:45AM

This lucky amateur golfer in the UK has won a new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. What did he do to win it?

Dealers sitting on surplus 2014 Honda Civic inventory

By Parks McCants on September 17, 2014 - 2:27AM

With Honda’s announcement of the pending 2015 Civic delivery, we thought we’d drop in on our local Honda dealership and snoop around a bit.

No EV or hybrid can match the 2015 Toyota Corolla LE Eco

By John Goreham on September 16, 2014 - 6:53PM

In terms of practicality, size, and cost of ownership, the very-green Toyota Corolla LE Eco is unrivaled.

Even the Paint, Plastic and Chrome of the 2015 Ford F150 is Tougher

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2014 - 2:15PM

Ford Motor Company wanted to make the new 2015 F150 better than ever in every possible way so in addition to the new lightweight, rustproof aluminum body and a lineup of engines that offers a great mix of power and efficiency – the exterior components of the next generation F150 have been subjected intense sunlight exposure to ensure that they do fade during prolonged exposure to the sun.

Toyota video makes understanding the 2015 Camry changes easy

By John Goreham on September 16, 2014 - 12:53PM

The 2015 Toyota Camry is new for 2015. This short video makes the changes clear.

An electric S-Class is the spearhead of the Mercedes plug-in hybrid offensive

By Luke Ottaway on September 16, 2014 - 12:41PM

Sure, it is the approximate size of a small yacht and will cost about the same. But the new Mercedes S550 plug-in hybrid represents just the first in what is promised to be a long line of electrified vehicles bearing the distinctive three-point star.

World's Fastest Utility Vehicle Packs Camaro ZL1 Power (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2014 - 12:06PM

General Motors' Holden brand in Australia has just announced that their new GTS Maloo will be the fastest and most powerful "ute" in the world thanks to a power plant borrowed from the mighty Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

Would you buy a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata with just 130 hp?

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

Motor Trend says the new Miata will loose 37 horsepower. Say it ain't so!

Dodge Challenger Hellcat Good for 825hp, Not Good for Emissions

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2014 - 10:35AM

We already knew from the first published dyno videos that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat seemingly makes more than 707 horsepower and a new report suggests that the Hellcat Hemi is capable of making as much as 825 horsepower, but that same report also suggests that Chrysler is having problems getting the Hellcat Hemi to pass some emission tests.

Comparing the 2015 Lexus RC F, RC 350, and IS 350 on-track

By John Goreham on September 16, 2014 - 10:12AM

Torque News has driven all the Lexus RCF, RC 350 F Sport, and IS models on track. Our observations.

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