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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.

2014 Honda Civic drives North America car sales to record highs

By Parks McCants on July 2, 2014 - 1:16AM

North America is buying the slightly redesigned 2014 Civic in record numbers. Torque News takes a look at the hows and whys of North America’s best selling compact.

Nissan LEAF continues impressive monthly sales hot streak

By Luke Ottaway on July 1, 2014 - 11:36PM

Nissan’s all-electric pioneer has been on a tear of late. Coming off a record-setting May, the LEAF didn’t disappoint in June.

1970 Dodge Challenger Hemi Shaker Convertible

Happy 100th Birthday to the Dodge Brand

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2014 - 8:50PM

Brothers John and Horace Dodge founded Dodge Brothers Inc on July 1st 1914 so with the rising of the sun this morning, the Dodge brand of the Chrysler Group has officially turned 100 years old – and they celebrated this monumental event by introducing the most powerful American car of all time with the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

Ford Recalls 2014 F150 for Steering Risks, Tells Owners Not to Drive Trucks Until Fixed

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2014 - 8:13PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for a select group of 2014 F150 pickups over a concern that there could be a manufacturing problem with the Electronic Power Assist Steering system – a problem that is severe enough that the company has instructed owners to avoid driving their trucks until the problem is fixed.

Corvette Z06 Based C7.R Wins Third Straight IMSA Race

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2014 - 7:05PM

The new Chevrolet Corvette Z06-based C7.R race car was introduced for the 2014 Tudor United SportsCar Championship and while the teams got off to a rough start in the first two events of the season – the #3 Corvette C7.R has claimed the GT LeMans class win in each of the past three races.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat is the Most Powerful American Car - Ever

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2014 - 5:02PM

The Chrysler Group has just announced the official specs for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and with a shocking, stunning and absolutely amazing 707 horsepower and 650lb-ft of torque, the supercharged Challenger is the most powerful American production car ever – packing significantly more power than anything ever offered for street use by General Motors or Ford Motor Company.

Chevrolet Camaro Narrowly Beats Mustang in June, Builds Lead for 2014

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2014 - 11:54AM

For the third straight month, the Chevrolet Camaro beat the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales, with the small advantage in June 2014 allowing the Camaro to build its annual lead as GM strives for a stunning 5th straight yearly muscle car sales title.

Mardenborough smashing Supercar record at Goodwood

Gamer-turned-Racer pwns Supercar record at Goodwood

By Aaron Turpen on July 1, 2014 - 11:33AM

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is many things, but for this NISMO driver, it was a chance for the rookie to take on the Hillclimb record and totally pwn it.

A Look at Why the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Matters

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2014 - 11:17AM

While Ford Motor Company is expecting the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost to be fairly popular both in the United States and overseas, some are brushing off this new turbocharged engine as little more than a short-run redeux of the old SVO Mustang – but there is a good chance that this engine could play a very big role in the future of the model.

How 2015 Mercedes C-Class Estate accomplishes more with less

By Denis Flierl on July 1, 2014 - 7:57AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate is announced by Mercedes. How does it accomplish more with less?

Is there a future for electric pickup trucks?

By Luke Ottaway on June 30, 2014 - 10:04PM

The electrification movement has largely ignored the segment that arguably needs it the most: pickup trucks. With one notable exception, we still won’t be seeing electric pickups on the road for some time.

The Dodge Viper GTS-R Claims Two Podium Spots in New York

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2014 - 4:55PM

The TUDOR United SportsCar Championship took to the track of Watkin’s Glen this past weekend for the 7th race of the 2014 season and in its first race as the Dodge Viper GTS-R – the modern Viper race teams claimed two of the three podium spots trailing only one of the cross town rivals from Corvette Racing.

Like the 2015 Ford F150, the Future F250 and F350 Should Rely on Aluminum

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2014 - 3:34PM

While we know for sure that the 2015 Ford F150 will feature a variety of weight saving aluminum body components including the rear cargo box, there has been some speculation as to whether the heavier duty F250 and F350 will feature similar aluminum panels – but I don’t think that there is any reason why the next gen Super Duty pickups wouldn’t have the same construction as the upcoming F150.

Katherine Legge brings experienced girl power to Formula E

By Luke Ottaway on June 30, 2014 - 2:51PM

The Formula E electric racing series coming this September will feature at least one female driver: 33-year old Katherine Legge of England.

GM Recalls 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Over Suspension Failure Risks

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2014 - 2:00PM

The seemingly endless stream of General Motors recalls has brought about a notice for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray over a concern that the rear shock absorbers could crack and fail altogether – or simply reduce the life of the suspension components – so the company is getting these sports cars back to the dealerships for repairs.

2015 Ford Mustang Narcs on You When You Crash

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2014 - 12:54PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be equipped with the next generation Sync system which includes the new 911 Assist system that will help first responders know a great deal of information about the collision before they get there – but it will also essentially alert the police if you were driving at an excessively high rate of speed at the time of the accident.

New Reports Claim That There Could be a 4-Cylinder 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on June 30, 2014 - 11:52AM

Back in late 2013, we talked about a quote from Chevrolet Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser that there would not be a 4-cylinder option in the 2016 Camaro, but new rumors from around the automotive media suggest that the company might actually offer a turbocharger 4-cylinder similar to the 2.3L EcoBoost that will power the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Replacement battery cost bodes well for used LEAF market

By Luke Ottaway on June 30, 2014 - 10:00AM

A big unknown when it comes to resale value of electric vehicles is battery degradation and the cost of replacing the battery pack. Nissan has addressed this concern with aggressive pricing of Nissan LEAF replacement batteries.

Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III dominates Electric Modified Division at Pikes Peak

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2014 - 7:51AM

The all-electric Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III dominates with a first and second place in the Electric Modified Division at Pikes Peak. Are we looking at 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution successor technology?

Subaru WRX STI wins and smashes course record at Mt. Washington Hillclimb

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2014 - 6:54AM

Higgins and Drew win the Mt. Washington Hillclimb in the Subaru WRX STI. Higgins breaks course record again.

2015 Fit drives Civic Concert Tour as Team Honda heads for Pikes Peak

By Parks McCants on June 29, 2014 - 11:48PM

There’s a bit more to it than that as Torque News reviews June’s top stories. The big Honda keeps rolling with a couple of surprises.

Is 84 MPG for $6,800 too good to be true? Not with a few compromises

By Luke Ottaway on June 29, 2014 - 11:43AM

Yes, Elio Motors plans to introduce a $6,800 vehicle next year that will be capable of 84 miles per gallon the highway. The catch: it isn’t entirely a car.

Why Mitsubishi will dominate global EV advancement

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2014 - 8:11AM

The Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III is set to take on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb today. Why does Mitsubishi do it?

Subaru WRX STI attempts to set record today at Mt. Wash Hillclimb

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2014 - 6:56AM

This is day three at the Mt. Washington Hillclimb and records could be set by the 2014 Subaru WRX STI.

Pennsylvania decides to allow Tesla stores, but not very many

By Luke Ottaway on June 28, 2014 - 10:03AM

Continuing the highly publicized saga of Tesla’s state-by-state attempts to sell its electric vehicles direct to consumers, Pennsylvania has voted to compromise.

CLA-Class shows why a low-carbon future won’t be void of high-performance cars

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2014 - 7:38AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and 2015 GLA-Class have won the 2014 International Engine of the Year award in the New Engine category.

Just released: Watch 2015 Subaru WRX STI IOM full record lap [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 27, 2014 - 3:09PM

Watch the full lap of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Isle of Man record run narrated by Mark Higgins.

Honda Fit EV and HPD B-Spec to race 2014 Broadmoor Pikes Peak IHC

By Parks McCants on June 27, 2014 - 11:43AM

2014 will find 2 Honda Fit HPD equipped racers attacking the course to the top of Pikes Peak.
Torque News takes a closer look.

2015 Ford F-150 aluminum kills hope for new Ranger to fight Chevy Colorado

By John Goreham on June 27, 2014 - 11:20AM

There are three main reasons why a new Ford Ranger will not be created any time soon by Ford.

2015 Subaru Outback sets new fastest road-rallying world record

By Denis Flierl on June 27, 2014 - 6:59AM

The 2015 Subaru Outback has set a new fastest road-rallying Guinness record in Russia.

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