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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.

Musk raises expectations for Tesla with more bold statements

By Luke Ottaway on August 4, 2014 - 12:25AM

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is always one to think big and talk big. He usually delivers, too, which is what makes a couple of his comments from Thursday’s conference call so interesting.

Announcing pricing and launch timing on eagerly awaited 2015 GLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2014 - 7:38AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class pricing has been announced. Just how affordable is the new compact luxury SUV?

1 powerful reason Subaru says no to a fun BRZ convertible model

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2014 - 6:40AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ sports coupe has best July ever sales. Why don’t they offer a fun convertible model?

Nissan LEAF sales pummel the market with growth

By Aaron Turpen on August 3, 2014 - 1:47AM

Nissan LEAF sales were up so high, they set more than just another sales record for July, but saw high double-digit percentage growth to boot.

2015 Acura TLX GT effort red flagged Mid-Ohio

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2014 - 4:20PM

The 2015 Acura TLX GT looked at home in the midst of international and domestic superstars. the 11th round of PWC was red flagged for rain and ended. We think Acura would have dominated Mid-Ohio in rain conditions.

Why 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution fans are feeling blue today

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2014 - 9:50AM

The all-new 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is getting ready to launch and fans are feeling blue. Why are fans discouraged?

Smokin’ hot 2015 Subaru WRX STI is seeing remarkable sales

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2014 - 8:00AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is a hot commodity at Subaru dealers across the nation. Can you find one?

Roush Teases Their 2015 Ford Mustang - We Reveal More with Crude Editing

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 6:07PM

The Ford tuning experts at Roush have released the first teaser image of their modified 2015 Ford Mustang in a shadowy picture which, with some very crude photo editing, we have lightened up to show more than what the pictures that was posted online reveals.

Camaro Crushes Mustang in July Sales, Builds Big Lead in Annual Race

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 5:26PM

For the 4th straight month and the 5th time this year, there were more Chevrolet Camaro models sold than any other sports car in America – comfortably crushing both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger while also building the lead in the annual sales race.

The 707hp Dodge Charger Hellcat Could Debut at the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 4:11PM

Based on comments made by Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis, it seems as though the 707 horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat could make its grand debut at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, with the official announcement coming on Tuesday and the public debut of the car coming on Saturday, August 16th.

Upcoming Lexus IS 200t will be more than 1 second faster to 60 MPH

By John Goreham on August 1, 2014 - 3:50PM

Based on our analysis, the upcoming IS 200t will have a significant improvement in acceleration over the IS 250 when the new Lexus 2-liter turbocharged engine is introduced in the sedan.

Acura 2015 TLX buzz gains momentum Mid-Ohio

By Parks McCants on August 1, 2014 - 2:31PM

2015 TLX GT comes up against a pack of international supercars at this weekends Pirelli World Challenge Series, Mid-Ohio. Can a four wheel drive HPD V6 give Bentley, Ferrari and Porsche a run for the money? We believe it can.

Win a Nissan in the Keep Summer Rolling Sweepstakes

By Aaron Turpen on August 1, 2014 - 11:49AM

Loyal Nissan owners will already be fans of the Keep Summer Rolling Service Sweepstakes held every year. New owners, here's your chance to win too!

2015 Lexus NX 200t will dominate the premium crossover market

By John Goreham on August 1, 2014 - 11:48AM

Torque News spent two days with the new Lexus NX crossover line. That was more than enough time to develop our first impressions and predict this vehicle’s future success.

Affordable 2015 Lancer is Top Safety Pick, Lancer Evolution gets left out

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2014 - 7:08AM

The new 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has been named a IIHS Top Safety Pick. Why didn’t 2015 Lancer Evolution get the award?

Tesla beats quarterly sales estimate again, expects big volumes by end of 2015

By Luke Ottaway on July 31, 2014 - 6:21PM

Though overshadowed by big Gigafactory news, Tesla released strong second quarter sales numbers and repeated its lofty target for the end of the year.

Gigafactory takes big step forward as Panasonic signs contract with Tesla

By Luke Ottaway on July 31, 2014 - 6:11PM

It was a big news day for Tesla – in addition to releasing strong second quarter sales numbers, the company announced the long-awaited Gigafactory deal with battery supplier Panasonic.

2015 Acura TLX sets new benchmark for mid level sport luxury performance

By Parks McCants on July 31, 2014 - 4:09PM

A tall order but Acura engineering has achieved something that automotive manufacturers can only hope to achieve. They’ve set the new manufacturing benchmark for a very competitive automotive segment. The 2015 TLX will change the way you perceive economy driven fuel economy, luxury and performance.

GM Could Beat the Viper with a Slightly More Powerful 2016 Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 2:35PM

While the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will likely prove to be the performance leader in the American supercar segment, adding a bit more power to the Corvette Stingray in the near future could allow the far less expensive Chevy sports car to knock off the mighty Dodge Viper in almost any performance venue.

Range Rover Sport SVR Sets Stage for Showdown with Hellcat Jeep

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 2:00PM

Now that the new Range Rover Sport SVR has set the new Nürburgring SUV record, there is a clear competitor for a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Hellcat, as a 707 horsepower Jeep would very likely challenge the Range Rover on the world’s most grueling race course – the Nürburgring.

F35 Lightning II Edition 2015 Ford Mustang GT

Fighter Jet Inspired 2015 Ford Mustang Charity Car is the Coolest S550 Yet

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 1:09PM

Ford Motor Company has once again worked with the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture to create a customized 2015 Ford Mustang GT that will be auctioned off to raise money for the group’s Young Eagles program – while also showing off some design cues that make this the coolest looking S550 Mustang I have seen thus far.

2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Series Prices

Toyota announces prices of the much anticipated 2015 Tacoma TRD Pro Series off-road trucks

By John Goreham on July 31, 2014 - 11:00AM

The 2015 Tacoma TRD Pro Series offers a lot of content and capability for the dollar.

4 cutting edge trappings show why 2015 C-Class is called the Baby S-Class

By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2014 - 7:02AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been called the baby S-Class because it has many new 2015 S-Class features. Here’s 4 new upgrades.

With 2015 BRZ, Subaru has 7 proven models to make you feel secure

By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2014 - 5:45AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ is not only high on the fun to drive meter, but it’s also a safe vehicle. What distinction did BRZ get?

All-electric Infiniti LE with greater range back on track for 2017 production

By Luke Ottaway on July 30, 2014 - 7:41PM

The Infiniti LE has emerged from its slumber in the shadows of the electric vehicle industry where it had been residing for the past year. With an anti-EV former Infiniti boss out of the way, the promising LE has once again been given the green light.

Ford is Eating Aluminum Costs on the New 2015 F150

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 4:27PM

We brought you the first pricing for the 2015 Ford F150 earlier this week which includes increases across the board, but those increases are very minimal when you take into consideration the added cost of the aluminum combined with the new standard features, it leads me to believe that Ford Motor Company is eating some of the added cost of the aluminum body panels – at least on the lower prices trimlines.

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Could Be an Affordable Camaro Z28 Killer

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 3:00PM

It seems like every day brings a new rumor that suggests that the 2106 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 will be more like a higher performance version of the 2013 Boss 302 and if the next generation Shelby Mustang is priced in the ballpark of the previous Boss – Ford could have themselves a bargain budget Camaro Z/28 killer.

Buy a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat at MSRP from Frederick Scat Pack

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 2:16PM

Yesterday we talked about how dealerships were charging $10-20k over MSRP for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and today we bring you all a man who can get you a 707 horsepower Mopar muscle car at the factory MSRP – Bob Frederick…”The Challenger Guy”.

GM Could Be in More Hot Water Over Camaro Seat Recall Timing

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 1:43PM

General Motors could be facing more problems as it has been revealed that the company knew about the Chevrolet Camaro adjustable seat problem in 2013, but they opted not to address the problem – even after a GM test engineer experienced the problem firsthand in a Buick Regal.

Mercedes introduces this unique first-ever 2015 Mercedes C-Class

By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2014 - 7:18AM

The first ever long-wheelbase version of the 2015 C-Class for the China market marks another key milestone for Mercedes-Benz’ global strategy.

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