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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.

Chevrolet Corvette Sales Up 212% Through May with 2015 Models on the Way

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2014 - 4:06PM

While sales of the stunning Chevrolet Corvette dipped just a bit in May 2014, the numbers are still substantially better than they were in the same month one year ago, allowing the C7 Corvette to continue to improve its annual growth rate – now up to 211.6% on the year.

2015 Honda Pilot features economical truck tough refinement

By Parks McCants on June 4, 2014 - 1:25PM

For 2015 the 8 passenger Pilot SUV is the only true light truck chassis you will find in Honda’s lineup. We like the Pilot for bullet-proof reliability, decent off-road manners and economical truck-tough refinement.

2015 Honda Fit sets industry standard, inclusive roadside assistance feature

By Parks McCants on June 4, 2014 - 11:53AM

The marketing department at American Honda Motors just gave you another reason to make Honda Fit and Odyssey # 1 in segment sales for 2015. These 2 Hondas will come standard with comprehensive roadside assistance feature.

Camaro Posts Best Sales in Years, Beats Mustang Comfortably in May 2014

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2014 - 11:23AM

All of the attention in the muscle car world was focused on the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger last month, but that didn’t stop the Chevrolet Camaro from once again posting the best sales figures in the segment – beating both of the cross town rivals and extending its lead as Chevy looks for their 5th straight annual sales title.

Here’s the first look at 2015 WRX STI attempting to break IOM record run

By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2014 - 7:42AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI that will be driven by Mark Higgins is ready for the Isle of Man record attempt. Here’s the first look.

Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie Quintarelli win RD 3 of 2014 AUTOBACS SUPER GT

Nissan GT-R dominates the Super GT

By Aaron Turpen on June 4, 2014 - 12:37AM

Taking the pole position wasn't good enough for the No. 23 MOTUL AUTECH GT-R in Sunday's race, it had to stomp the competition without mercy as well.

2015 Nissan Altima gets pricing plus a lot of extras

By Aaron Turpen on June 3, 2014 - 11:49PM

Nissan has added a lot of updated standard equipment to the next model year Altima, which has become the carmaker's top-selling model. And for good reason.

Moparpalooza and Dodge Contribute $50k to Military Charity from Huge DC Car Show

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2014 - 6:07PM

This past weekend brought us the 7th annual Moparpalooza all-Chrysler car show in the DC area and with cooperation with the folks from the Chrysler Group, Moparpalooza 2014 helped to raise a whopping $50,000 for charity.

Lexus passes Mercedes in monthly sales becoming number two luxury brand in the US

By John Goreham on June 3, 2014 - 3:51PM

Our prediction comes true as Lexus overtakes Mercedes on its quest to be the number one luxury automaker in the US. New vehicles could allow Lexus to outpace BMW by year's end.

2014 Prius Plug-In defies skeptics with sales leap as California HOV lane stickers run out

By John Goreham on June 3, 2014 - 2:54PM

The predicted drop in Prius Plug-In sales by some EV advocates does not come to pass. Rather, sales quadrupled in May and the PIP outsold every green car except the Leaf.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06-Based C7.R Looks Strong in First LeMans Practice Session

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2014 - 2:34PM

The new Chevrolet Corvette C7.R teams both took to the Circuit de la Sarthe track this past weekend for their first practice session leading up to the 2014 24 Hours of LeMans and while the results arent as good as they could be – it seems that the Corvette Racing teams are very pleased with their early lap times.

Steeda Clarifies Standpoint on 2015 Ford Mustang Weight

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2014 - 11:53AM

Steeda Autosports seemingly dropped some bad news about the 2015 Ford Mustang recently when they claimed that it would be 200-300 pounds heavier, but the Mustang accessory gurus have since clarified that those figures are based solely on their best guess – meaning that this weight increase for the S550 Mustang is anything but official.

Why 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be wildly popular in Russia

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2014 - 7:36AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI make their launch in Russia. Why will the performance cars be wildly popular in Russia?

How this Gray Metallic 2015 Subaru Outback shows us the way to success

How this Gray Metallic 2015 Subaru Outback shows you the way to success

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2014 - 6:51AM

How does the first 2015 Subaru Outback that rolled off the assembly line show us the way to success?

Awesome News: Forza Horizon 2 Coming to Your Xbox One and 360 This Fall

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2014 - 6:38PM

Lovers of the Forza racing series rejoice – Forza Horizon 2 is in production and we can expect this latest open world racer to hit stores sometime this fall for both the Xbox One and the Xbox 360.

Honda takes a beating from Team Penske IndyCar, Duel 2 at Detroit

By Parks McCants on June 2, 2014 - 5:50PM

Racing is racing and unknowns dominate an expensive game of corporate sponsored cat and mouse. Sundays “Duel 2” at Detroit witnessed Chevy power dominance as Team Penske took the checkered flag for the win. No worries…

Dodge Uses Two Keys and Valet Mode to Limit the Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2014 - 4:05PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat will come with a supercharged 6.2L Hemi that will deliver at least 600 horsepower and at least 575lb-ft of torque – but it will also come with two different ignition key fobs that will allow the driver to limit the capabilities of this monster for different driving situations.

Lingenfelter Offers 2 Monster Supercharger Packages for the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2014 - 3:26PM

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 is the most track capable Camaro of all time, but it is not the most powerful so for those folks who must have the most powerful GM muscle car on the road or the track with the accompaniment of the supercharger whine, the folks at Lingenfelter have introduced two different forced induction packages for the new LS7 Z/28.

How aluminum trucks like the Ford F-150 and forward crash prevention systems may save your life

By John Goreham on June 2, 2014 - 1:57PM

Two big things are coming to affordable vehicles like the 2015 Ford F-150 that could save your life in a crash, but it has to be in the other car to save you.

Lexus IS outscores rivals on IIHS Front Crash Prevention test

By John Goreham on June 2, 2014 - 11:40AM

The 2014 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 scored "Advanced" on the IIHS' front crash prevention system test and scored higher than the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes CLA, Infiniti Q50, and 2 Audi models.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Might Be 300lbs Heavier - and That Would Be Shocking

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2014 - 11:39AM

According to Mustang aftermarket gurus Steeda Autosports, the 2015 Ford Mustang curb weight has increased by 200- to 300 pounds – although no detail has been offered as to which components caused this very significant curb weight jump.

2014 Mazda5 named the most affordable 3-row vehicle by KBB

By John Goreham on June 2, 2014 - 10:37AM

The Mazda family wins awards and accolades every week. It is nice to see the Mazda5 join the rest of the gang.

2015 Acura MDX delivers highly rated luxury value and 28 mpg

By Parks McCants on June 2, 2014 - 9:07AM

Coming off of a year of record sales and industry wide accolades, the 2015 Acura MDX goes on sale Tuesday as Acura’s best selling luxury SUV. We believe it to be an exceptional SUV value.

Solar Roadways would be great, but won't happen

By Luke Ottaway on June 2, 2014 - 7:58AM

You may have heard the idea of replacing many of America’s roads with durable solar panels that could generate electricity. It’s a great idea, but here’s why it probably won’t work.

2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 gets first podium of the season

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2014 - 7:56AM

The 2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 started in the pole position and finished in second place for their first podium of the season.

Subaru WRX STI dominates at fast Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2014 - 6:38AM

David Higgins and Craig Drew’s 2014 Subaru WRX STI took first place at the Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally.

Porsche 911 plug-in is inevitable and will be spectacular, but is not official yet

By Luke Ottaway on June 1, 2014 - 12:14PM

Last week it was reported that a patent filed by Porsche confirmed the development of the rumored 911 plug-in hybrid. Not so fast: it still is not official.

Think the 2015 Subaru BRZ needs more power? Cosworth has a 230 hp solution [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2014 - 7:16AM

Do you think the 2015 Subaru BRZ needs more power? Cosworth offers new power upgrades for the BRZ, FR-S and GT86.

2015 Subaru BRZ builds on its sports car design with these five new features

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2014 - 7:20AM

Subaru of America announces the 2015 BRZ and it comes with new features that will improve the two-door sports car.

Nissan adding 500 new jobs to production of 2015 Murano

By Aaron Turpen on May 31, 2014 - 1:23AM

The 2015 Nissan Murano is going to being production soon and Nissan is adding about 500 new jobs to its Mississippi plant in order to make that happen.

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