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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.

Why a 2016 Tacoma Diesel makes more sense than a Tacoma Hybrid

By John Goreham on July 9, 2014 - 3:07PM

Which future engine would make more sense in a small truck for the US market? A Toyota Tacoma Diesel would have decent torque. A Tacoma Hybrid would have tremendous fuel economy advantages. Is there a wrong answer?

Callaway Corvette Stingray Packs 627hp, 610tq for $23k

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2014 - 2:01PM

The folks at Callaway have announced the official specs for their 2014/2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray package and for around $23,000, the Callaway Corvette packs an incredible 627 horsepower and 610lb-ft of torque – coming in a touch under the Z06 in power while likely costing far less.

Recalled Camaro Owners Want to Keep Their Switchblades

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2014 - 1:22PM

General Motors recently announced a recall of every 5th generation Chevrolet Camaro to replace the switchblade style key fob, but in reading all over the internet and in speaking with some Camaro owners it is very clear that many owners want to keep their key fobs – even if they go through with the recall repairs.

Current Ford F Series Sales Dip as Buyers Wait for 2015 F150

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2014 - 12:28PM

The Ford F150 and the rest of the F Series lineup have been selling in incredible numbers over the past 18 months, but as the arrival of the all new 2015 F150 draws near, sales of the current F150 have slowed as consumers are likely waiting for the launch of the next generation Ford pickup – either to buy that new model or to try to score a deal on a current model.

Justifying the Dodge Challenger Hellcat as America's Most Powerful Ever

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2014 - 11:55AM

When it was announced last week that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would come with 707 horsepower and 650lb-ft of torque, I referred to it as the most powerful American production car of all time and after getting some feedback on that claim, I wanted to take a moment to justify why I believe that to be true.

2014 Toyota Camry ahead in sales but design switch may put 2015 Ford Fusion on top

By John Goreham on July 9, 2014 - 8:00AM

The 2014.5 Camry is so far ahead in sales it seems unlikely Accord will catch up. However, when the new model launches late year will production issues give Accord or Fusion a brief shot at a number one in sales?

Top Subaru exec says BRZ sports coupe won’t be one and done

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2014 - 7:58AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ is making its dealer launch and a top Subaru executive confirms the BRZ/GT86/FR-S sports coupe will continue to be produced.

The last 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution to debut at MOD 2014

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2014 - 6:49AM

Mitsubishi will unveil the 2015 Lancer Evolution at the Mitsubishi Owners Day in Cypress California. Will this be the last EVO?

NISMO drivers shuffled before SPA 24 Hours

By Aaron Turpen on July 9, 2014 - 12:38AM

The next Blancpain circuit will see some shakeup in the NISMO team's driver lineup going into SPA 24 Hours.

Coming updates to the 2015 Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster

By Aaron Turpen on July 9, 2014 - 12:23AM

Nissan has announced the full suite of changes coming for the 2015 model year 370Z offerings, including some new trim levels and bundles. What's coming?

A Miata can smoke a Tesla in a drag race – an electric Miata, that is

By Luke Ottaway on July 8, 2014 - 11:32PM

Beloved by car enthusiasts everywhere, the Mazda Miata now has a unique accomplishment to add to its trophy case: it beat a Tesla Model S P85 in a drag race. And ‘beat’ might be the understatement of the year.

Volvo unveils more details on powerful plug-in XC90 to arrive late this year

By Luke Ottaway on July 8, 2014 - 11:23PM

For those who like SUVs and saving money on gas, numerous plug-in options are on the way. The Volvo XC90 T8 promises to be the first and one of the most desirable.

Controversial redesign pushes 2014 Civic sales to 10 year high

By Parks McCants on July 8, 2014 - 7:02PM

Honda is right on the money as a controversial front end redesign pushes 2014 Civic sales into the record books. Torque News asks the question: What do you think of Honda's redesigned Civic?

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro May Struggle with the Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall on July 8, 2014 - 5:54PM

When the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro debuts for the 2016 model year, General Motors will have their work cut out for them to have a muscle car that will compete with the 707 horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – and it is questionable whether GM will try at all since they probably wont want to trump the Corvette Z06.

Corvette Dominates American Supercar Sales as Viper Declines

By Patrick Rall on July 8, 2014 - 5:15PM

Sales figures for the Chevrolet Corvette dipped just a bit through June 2014, but GM still moved enough C7 Stingray coupes and convertibles to outsell the SRT Viper by almost 7000% - allowing the Corvette to very comfortably dominate the American high dollar performance car market while the Viper struggles.

The New Focus ST Diesel Could Preface a 2015 Ford Mustang Diesel

By Patrick Rall on July 8, 2014 - 3:59PM

Ford Motor Company recently introduced the new Focus ST with a new high performance diesel engine and while that powerful little oil burner isnt strong enough to power the newest Ford Mustang – that new Focus ST engine option could offer a first look at a performance oriented diesel that could end up under the hood of the S550 Ford Mustang.

Honda, Chevrolet power battle for the win Pocono IndyCar 500

By Parks McCants on July 8, 2014 - 2:56AM

Sunday’s Pocono IndyCar 500 fans witnessed the fastest IndyCar 500 in history as Honda powered Andretti Autosports went head to head with Chevrolet Team Penske. Torque News takes a closer look at the finish line.

LG Chem will make big EV battery investment in China

By Luke Ottaway on July 7, 2014 - 11:27PM

The electric vehicle market in China has yet to gain traction, but the prevailing wisdom is that it will catch on big. LG Chem plans to build a large battery factory in China to take advantage of the huge potential market there.

Plug-ins now outselling electric-only vehicles in green car buying shift

By John Goreham on July 7, 2014 - 8:11PM

Over the past year American green car buyers have started to switch from all-electric to plug-in electric vehicles. Why are the battery electrics losing ground?

Palo Alto sets the standard for EV readiness

By Luke Ottaway on July 7, 2014 - 7:15PM

The California hometown of Tesla Motors has made it even easier for residents to own electric vehicles with new infrastructure requirements for apartments, hotels, and commercial buildings.

Critics Claim 2015 Ford Mustang Turned Saleen S302 Looks Too Much Like Camaro

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2014 - 5:59PM

Last week we brought you the first look at the 2015 Ford Mustang that has already been redesigned by the folks at Saleen, but after seeing the 2015 Saleen S302 Mustang, critics all over the internet are crying foul because they believe that this aftermarket package makes the next generation Mustang look too much like the current Chevrolet Camaro.

2105 Ford Fusion Energi Passes Tesla Sales

2015 Ford Fusion Energi's surprise move to number two spot in EV sales in June

By John Goreham on July 7, 2014 - 4:53PM

In a move that was hard to see developing the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid jumped up to the number two spot for electrified vehicle sales last month. Why aren't the full electrics doing better?

The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost 4 Could Make a Great 2015 F150 SFE

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2014 - 4:46PM

As all of the automakers work to come up with the most fuel efficient vehicles possible, the 2015 Ford F150 could call upon the new 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder that will power the 2015 Ford Mustang to create a Super Fuel Economy model that would offer far less trucking capabilities and far better fuel economy – essentially battling the fuel economy of the midsized truck market with an F150.

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Delivers 707hp with Manual or Automatic Transmission

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2014 - 3:35PM

When the Chrysler Group announced last week that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would pack an incredible 707 horsepower along with a beefier 8-speed automatic transmission, some were concerned that there wouldn’t be a manual transmission for the Hellcat – but I am happy to report that the most powerful American production car ever will indeed have a manual transmission option.

A 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with 2nd Generation Styling is an Interesting Rumor

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2014 - 1:48PM

Since we began talking about the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro coming for the 2016 model year, it has been expected that it would look like a revised version of the 5th generation models, but a new rumor indicates that it could undergo a more substantial exterior refresh that could have styling more similar to that of the second generation Camaro.

A 31 MPG 2016 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid 4WD pickup is possible

By John Goreham on July 7, 2014 - 11:42AM

Until Lexus launched its new NX 300h AWD hybrid crossover thoughts of a Toyota Tacoma Hybrid pickup were unrealistic. Now that Toyota family AWD hybrids the same weight as the Tacoma have arrived, the fantasy is becoming more fun to consider.

4 Days Left to Win Premier Edition Corvette Stingray Convertible #550

By Patrick Rall on July 7, 2014 - 11:22AM

If you have been hoping to score one of the limited production Premier Edition 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertibles in Limerock Green without spending much money, you have four days left - as the latest National Corvette Museum is set to end on July 10th and fortunately for you they have a few tickets remaining.

The global 2015 Mercedes C-Class will stay the volume leader

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2014 - 8:08AM

The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is about to launch here in the U.S. The new C-Class will stay the volume leader.

The 2015 Subaru BRZ points to why Subaru owners are so loyal

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2014 - 7:14AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ has made its dealer launch and points to one reason why Subaru owners are so loyal.

Deaths in Tesla Model S crash might have been prevented by common safety system

By John Goreham on July 7, 2014 - 5:22AM

This weekend at least three people were killed in a Toyota Corolla when a driver in a Tesla Model S rear-ended them. Could a safety feature found on most cars in the Tesla’s price range, but not on Teslas, have prevented the tragedy?

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