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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.

This electric vehicle company is surely doomed

By Luke Ottaway on September 23, 2014 - 4:35PM

GreenTech Automotive has released the prices for its MyCar and G2 vehicles, and neither appears to have much chance of succeeding.

Dear Chrysler: Please Build a 2015 Dodge Challenger V6 with a Manual Transmission

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2014 - 4:20PM

While the 2015 Dodge Challenger is still a little bigger and a little heavier than the competition, the 2015 models improved in every way except for one – the fact that there is still no manual transmission option with the base model V6 and that is one feature that could further help bolster Challenger sales.

This Could Be the Most Realistic 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Render Yet

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2014 - 2:38PM

Over the past few months we have looked at quite a few renderings of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with some being outlandish and some being just plain gross, but the artwork we are featuring today of the 6th generation Camaro could prove to be very realistic based on what we have seen and heard over the past year or so – with a look that is an evolution of current models.

Nissan LEAF at the Head of a Record-setting Pack

By Aaron Turpen on September 23, 2014 - 1:05PM

What electric car was the most-represented at the world's largest-ever electric vehicle parade? You guessed it..

2015 Lexus RC F vs. BMW M3 - Which is your better track car?

By John Goreham on September 23, 2014 - 1:04PM

The answer largely depends on who "you" are. Here is our take after driving both on-track.

Consumer Reports underwhelmed by first drive of Mercedes B-Class Electric

By Luke Ottaway on September 23, 2014 - 12:20PM

The influential publication came away largely unimpressed with its first experience with the new all-electric offering from Mercedes. Here’s why that is not a surprise.

I'm Liking the Look of the 2015 Saleen Mustang from the Side

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2014 - 12:16PM

This past weekend at a small gathering at the company headquarters in California, the newest look at the 2015 Saleen Mustang was shown off and thanks to one fan who recorded the unveiling of this new image – everyone who didn’t make it to the Saleen HQ gets to see the next generation Saleen Mustang as well.

Early reviews agree the new 2015 Toyota Camry is a winner

By John Goreham on September 23, 2014 - 10:18AM

We compile multiple sources who have seen and driven the new Camry to bring you a succinct summary of what people are saying after testing the new 2015 Camry.

2015 Honda CR-V features evolved tech-rich environment

By Parks McCants on September 23, 2014 - 2:09AM

Looking to the first generation CR-V, one can see how far CR-V developement has come in the past 15 years. Will the 2015 CR-V offer enough to keep it at #1 in North America?

No trend setting redesign for 2015 Honda CR-V

By Parks McCants on September 23, 2014 - 12:10AM

Honda has opted not to fix something that isn’t broken. The best selling SUV in North America will receive a minor cosmetic refresh. Will this be enough to keep CR-V at the top of its segment?

2015 Ford Mustang Coming to a Dealership Near You Next Month

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2014 - 5:59PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang has been arguably the most popular topic in the American auto industry since it was introduced around the world last December and after fans have read about it online and in magazines, seen it at big auto shows and obsessed about it on social media – the next generation pony car will finally be arriving in your local dealership next month.

2015 Toyota Corolla LE Eco review - green, affordable, family car excellence

By John Goreham on September 22, 2014 - 2:45PM

The Corolla LE Eco is the star of the affordable family car class. Here’s why.

Why it may not be a good idea to re-launch the old Fisker Karma

By Luke Ottaway on September 22, 2014 - 10:34AM

The Fisker Karma is making a comeback, as the company’s new owners plan to bring the plug-in hybrid sedan to life once more next year. Will the rush to get the Karma back to market hurt its chances of success?

2015 Lexus RC F destroys the 2014 IS F on track

By John Goreham on September 22, 2014 - 9:58AM

We had the chance to lay down dozens of fast laps in the 2014 Lexus IS F sedan and 2015 Lexus RC F coupe. What is clear is that Lexus built upon the IS F, and that the RC F is now miles ahead.

Is new 2015 Mercedes C-Class ready to take on the BMW 3 Series?

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2014 - 8:35AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ready to launch. Will it be able to compete with the BMW 3 Series?

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.

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