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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.

First look at official specs for 2015 Volkswagen Passat plug-in

By Luke Ottaway on June 27, 2014 - 1:06AM

The German automaker continues its push into the electrified vehicle sector with the upcoming release of the Passat plug-in hybrid. The preliminary specs are fairly predictable – the key will be price, which remains unknown.

Why Toyota should and should not market its fuel cell vehicle as a Camry

By John Goreham on June 26, 2014 - 4:03PM

The Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle has arrived. Should it be its own line or should Toyota leverage its most powerful name to make it work?

2014 Broadmoor Pikes Peak IHC: Honda AirFence will promote faster run times

By Parks McCants on June 26, 2014 - 1:29PM

With the installation of a Honda sponsored AirFence strategically placed along the route, 2014 will be the fastest run to the clouds in history.

Could we 'Boost' the Mustang even more?

By Armen Hareyan on June 26, 2014 - 12:34PM

There have been recent questions regarding engine options for the new S550 Ford Mustang. The largest among them has been whether or not there is room for a V6 EcoBoost model between the midrange inline 4-cylinder EcoBoost and the high-end naturally aspirated 5.0 Liter V8.

Launch challenges leave 2014 BMW i3 owners inconvenienced, not discouraged

By John Goreham on June 26, 2014 - 12:25PM

The all new BMW i3 electric sedan is now well into its second month of US sales. Some trouble spots have appeared, but overall owners are continuing to be excited about their new driving machines.

Why Tesla doesn’t really care about battery swapping

By Luke Ottaway on June 25, 2014 - 11:53PM

Proponents of battery swapping once touted it as the ideal replacement for gas stations. A year ago Tesla put on a flashy demonstration of battery swap capability, and has scarcely mentioned it since. Here’s why.

There is Still Room for an EcoBoost V6 in the New Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on June 25, 2014 - 5:39PM

It is widely expected that the new 2.3L EcoBoost engine in the 2015 Ford Mustang will eventually replace the 3.7L V6 as the base model engine, there is still plenty of room in the Mustang lineup for a V6 engine – packing EcoBoost power and sitting in the middle of the engine lineup.

Ford's newly announced 2015 F-150 Electric pickup will beat rivals to the punch

By John Goreham on June 25, 2014 - 11:45AM

The newest Ford electric vehicle is sure to be a hit. The only question that remains is how its performance will stack up to other trucks.

Toyota Releases Final FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle Design

Toyota shows off final FCV Fuel Cell Vehicle Look

By John Goreham on June 25, 2014 - 10:40AM

Toyota's FCV design is now finished. The vehicle has a familiar look to our eye.

Who is behind the beautiful 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class interior?

By Denis Flierl on June 25, 2014 - 7:59AM

The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has a gorgeous interior. Who designed the beautiful cabin?

Electric vehicle sales will reach significant milestone by September

By Luke Ottaway on June 24, 2014 - 11:59PM

Since the dawn of the modern electric vehicle era in late 2010, over 220,000 EVs have been sold in the United States. That means a big milestone lies just around the corner.

The Lexus IS 200t will strike the perfect balance

By John Goreham on June 24, 2014 - 3:43PM

In the next year or two Lexus will finally give the Lexus IS sedan a great base engine. Here's why we think it will also be the best overall car in the IS lineup.

How Mitsubishi will use Outlander PHEV for future EVO development

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2014 - 7:59AM

The new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will compete in the grueling Asia Cross Country Rally 2014. Mitsubishi isn’t done Rally racing yet.

Subaru WRX STI pace is there but Lasek and Isachsen are not

Subaru WRX STI pace is there for DC GRC but Lasek and Isachsen are not

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2014 - 6:47AM

The Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross team was at the inaugural Washington DC Global Rallycross this weekend. What happened?

Tesla is world’s most important automaker because of the present and the future

By Luke Ottaway on June 23, 2014 - 11:16PM

A prominent Morgan Stanley analyst has called Tesla Motors “arguably the most important car company in the world.” We agree based on the impact Tesla has on the auto industry right now but also its influence on the future.

The turbocharged Lexus IS 200t will hit BMW 328i where it hurts

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 9:33PM

Lexus is about to replace the sedate IS 250 with a punchy new engine. This new Lexus model will beat BMW at its own game.

What's missing on the 2015 BMW M4 sports coupe?

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 7:24PM

After our first look at the new 2015 BMW M4, we felt like there a few things missing on the car. Maybe you will disagree.

Honda commits to extraordinary airbag inflator recall initiative

By Parks McCants on June 23, 2014 - 7:16PM

Taking no chances with customer safety, Honda is opting to participate in the biggest airbag- systems related safety recall to date. We tip our hats to Honda in this latest preventative recall measure.

Like the Mercedes B-Class, every electric vehicle should offer extra range as an option

By Luke Ottaway on June 23, 2014 - 6:31PM

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is being offered with an optional $600 package that extends range by 17 miles. It is an option that makes a whole lot of sense if used wisely.

Preparation for Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang Has Begun

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 6:01PM

Production of the 2014 Ford Mustang officially ended this past weekend so with the start of the new week comes the start of the retooling process required to prepare the Flat Rock Assembly Plant for production of the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Ford Claims Top Four Spots in VW-Sponsored GRC Event, VW Teams Suffer Engine Problems

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 4:30PM

This past weekend marked the third event of the 2015 Red Bull Global RallyCross event with the Volkswagen Rallycross DC and for the first time this season, Scott Speed and his VW failed to take the win as Ford Fiesta racers claimed each of the top four spots after both VW teams ran into engine problems.

New XSE trim will make the 2015 Camry the best Camry ever

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 4:24PM

Buyers of the 2015 Toyota Camry XSE will no longer have to choose between the sporty SE and luxurious XLE trims. They can have it all.

SRT Viper GTSR to Wear Classic Dodge Viper Look at Watkins Glen

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 2:46PM

It was announced recently that the SRT Viper would become the Dodge Viper in the near future as the Chrysler Group discontinues to standalone SRT brand and to celebrate the return to Dodge, the two SRT Viper GTS-R race cars in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship will wear the livery of the unstoppable Team Oreca Dodge Vipers of the 1990s and early 2000s.

2015 Ford F-150 Chevy Colorado Toyota Tundra Tacoma

Ford's 2015 F-150 and Chevy's Colorado hit Toyota Tundra and Tacoma with one-two punch

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 12:45PM

Toyota's 2015 Tundra and Tacoma seem woefully unprepared for what Ford's F-150 and Chevy's Colorado are about to throw at them.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 LT4 Will Be Built in Kentucky and New York

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 12:37PM

The supercharged LT4 V8 that will motivate the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be most powerful production engine from GM ever and unlike the previous generation super-Vette engines – the new LT4 will be built both at the Bowling Green Corvette plant and at the Tonawanda engine facility in New York.

The New 2015 Ford Mustang Will Be the Safest Mustang Ever

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 11:14AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the first marketing global, the fastest ever and the most efficient ever which is all very impressive, but what we have failed to consider thus far is that the next generation Mustang will also be the safest of the fabled pony cars with extensive safety innovations inside and out.

How Mercedes ensures top quality in the global 2015 C-Class

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2014 - 8:14AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes C-Class is made in U.S. plant for the first time. Can Tuscaloosa workers master the new sedan?

2015 Subaru WRX STI finishes 4th in crash-plagued Nurburgring 24-hr

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2014 - 7:12AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race results are in. It was a tough day for the team.

Why the 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be super hot property in South Africa

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2014 - 8:30AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will launch in South Africa but will be ultra-exclusive. What will make it such hot property?

U.S. buyers get left out again with this 2015 Subaru Outback feature

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2014 - 7:12AM

Subaru Canada announces the 2015 Subaru Outback and it comes with a feature U.S. buyers don’t get.

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