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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.

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: Manual or Automatic?

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2014 - 1:46PM

Since driving the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, I have been asked by countless people whether the 6-speed manual transmission or the new heavy duty 8-speed automatic transmission is the better choice so today I will answer the $60,000 question – although there is really no “right” answer to that question.

Introducing the safest automobile on the planet: Mercedes S 600 Guard

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2014 - 8:13AM

Mercedes-Benz introduces the new 2015 S 600 Guard that they say is the safest car in the world. What makes it special?

In case you haven’t heard, Big Oil is pretty much the worst

By Luke Ottaway on August 5, 2014 - 11:04PM

A new study has found that oil and gas giants paid an effective 11.7% federal tax rate in the United States from 2009 to 2013 against 46.2% abroad. Though they aren't the only villains, we are putting too much money back in the pockets of oil and gas corporations.

The Challenger Hellcat Hemi Won't Fit in THIS Dodge Viper - Note, This

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2014 - 5:27PM

At the recent Dodge Challenger launch, SRT powertrain boss Chris Cowland was asked about the possibilities of seeing the new Hellcat Hemi under the hood of the Dodge Viper and while he was quick to point out that the blown Hemi won’t fit in this Viper – we have to wonder if there isn’t something spicy coming with the promised 2015 refresh of the Mopar supercar.

2015 Ford F-150 Ecoboost 2.7 Fuel Economy

Ford's 2015 F-150 mileage to top rivals' compact truck MPG

By John Goreham on August 5, 2014 - 4:56PM

As we approach the launch of the all new aluminum 2015 Ford F-150, experts go on-record predicting the fuel economy numbers the new truck can achieve with the new 2.7-liter EcoBoost. The news is not good for the Tacoma and Frontier.

2016 Nissan Titan, 5 Things to Expect

By Tim Esterdahl on August 5, 2014 - 4:21PM

In just a few months, Nissan will unveil an all-new Titan at the 2015 North America International Auto Show in Detroit, MI. Now lead by former Ram truck chief, Nissan is poised to make big waves with a new Titan.

50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang 1964 to be Auctioned for Heart Charity

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2014 - 3:48PM

To celebrate the 50th birthday of the mighty Mustang, Ford will build 1,964 examples of the 50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Mustang GT and the very last of those limited edition pony cars will be auctioned off at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in September – with the proceeds going to the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute.

Dodge Charger Hellcat Could Be Faster Than the Challenger Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2014 - 12:56PM

The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is all but official at this point and when the 707 horsepower 4-door sedan arrives later this year, it will offer at least the same level of performance as the Hellcat Challenger and depending on how the Chrysler Group equips the supercharged Charger - there is chance that the Charger could offer up some better figures.

Styling comparison of the 2015 Lexus NX 200t and the Audi Q5

By John Goreham on August 5, 2014 - 12:16PM

At a glance the Audi looks much wider, but isn't. One wears a business suit, the other is dressed for an evening out.

Corvette Power Helps Hennessey Venom F5 Shoot for 290mph

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2014 - 11:38AM

The Hennessey Venom GT has positioned itself as one of the fastest cars in the world with the power coming from a 7.0L V8 similar to the one found in the Corvette Z06 (C6), but with the next generation of Hennessey supercar – a model to be known as the Venom F5 – the Texas tuner is looking to go 290 miles per hour.

Ultimate Venom F5 supercar makes more power to blow away current records

Ultimate Venom F5 supercar makes 1400bhp to blow away world record

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2014 - 7:50AM

The Hennessey Venom F5 is the ultimate supercar and raises the performance bar even higher. What world records will it blow away?

250 hp turbo Subaru BRZ overtakes best challengers and wins

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2014 - 7:11AM

As the 2015 Subaru BRZ production car launches, the sports coupe is making inroads into racing around the globe.

July is a largely positive mixed bag for plug-in vehicle sales

By Luke Ottaway on August 4, 2014 - 10:38PM

The month of July saw electric vehicle sales in the United States continue a strong 2014, but the third highest-selling month of the year had its ups and downs among the individual cars available.

Are turbo gas engines and diesels killing Volkswagen America?

By John Goreham on August 4, 2014 - 6:53PM

In the US market VW and Mazda now have the same rate of sales selling the same sized and priced vehicles. One automaker uses turbos on every model, and one uses none. One has very few models and one many.

A Closer Look at the 2015 Ford F150 FX4 Details

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 6:31PM

The recently released 2015 Ford F150 Appearance Guide revealed that the FX4 Off-Road package will return for the next generation F150, but the new FX4 will be marketed in a new way with a bigger emphasis on off-road performance for every 2015 model sold.

A New Look at the Possible 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Engines, Power Figures

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 4:30PM

We expect that the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro which will likely arrive for the 2016 model year will be powered by a V6, a naturally aspirated V8 and a supercharged V8, the reveal of the 2015 Ford Mustang and 2015 Dodge Challenger power figures leads us to take a guess as to the power figures of the 2016 Camaro when it arrives sometime next year.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Weighs 4,439lbs

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 2:23PM

Since we learned that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would have 707 horsepower from a new supercharged Hemi, the critics have demanded to know the weight and not surprisingly, the Hellcat Challenger is pretty heavy with a curb weight of 4,439lbs – but that weight is hardly noticeable whether you are blasting down the quarter mile or rocketing around a road course.

Next Gen Ford Super Duty Burns in Public, Melts Like Aluminum

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 1:32PM

Reports flooded the internet this morning that a next generation Ford F Series Super Duty pickup prototype test truck had caught fire and literally burned to the ground – and that the result of the towering inferno was melting action that suggest that the Super Duty will use similar aluminum panels to those used on the 2015 F150.

A True Sign of the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Excellence - Clarkson Likes It

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 12:24PM

Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson is quick to speak ill of cars that he doesn’t like but when the Brit recently climbed into the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the outcome was quite a surprise – as the globally infamous, outspoken automotive personality loved the new Corvette.

2015 Subaru Forester reaches 2 new significant milestones

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2014 - 8:04AM

The 2015 Subaru Forester keeps blistering the pavement as the SUV contributes significantly to the company’s strong July.

3 reasons why you can’t beat the improved 2015 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2014 - 7:04AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI are setting new records in Canada. Why is WRX and WRX STI so popular?

Musk raises expectations for Tesla with more bold statements

By Luke Ottaway on August 4, 2014 - 12:25AM

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is always one to think big and talk big. He usually delivers, too, which is what makes a couple of his comments from Thursday’s conference call so interesting.

Announcing pricing and launch timing on eagerly awaited 2015 GLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2014 - 7:38AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class pricing has been announced. Just how affordable is the new compact luxury SUV?

1 powerful reason Subaru says no to a fun BRZ convertible model

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2014 - 6:40AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ sports coupe has best July ever sales. Why don’t they offer a fun convertible model?

Nissan LEAF sales pummel the market with growth

By Aaron Turpen on August 3, 2014 - 1:47AM

Nissan LEAF sales were up so high, they set more than just another sales record for July, but saw high double-digit percentage growth to boot.

2015 Acura TLX GT effort red flagged Mid-Ohio

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2014 - 4:20PM

The 2015 Acura TLX GT looked at home in the midst of international and domestic superstars. the 11th round of PWC was red flagged for rain and ended. We think Acura would have dominated Mid-Ohio in rain conditions.

Why 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution fans are feeling blue today

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2014 - 9:50AM

The all-new 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is getting ready to launch and fans are feeling blue. Why are fans discouraged?

Smokin’ hot 2015 Subaru WRX STI is seeing remarkable sales

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2014 - 8:00AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is a hot commodity at Subaru dealers across the nation. Can you find one?

Roush Teases Their 2015 Ford Mustang - We Reveal More with Crude Editing

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 6:07PM

The Ford tuning experts at Roush have released the first teaser image of their modified 2015 Ford Mustang in a shadowy picture which, with some very crude photo editing, we have lightened up to show more than what the pictures that was posted online reveals.

Camaro Crushes Mustang in July Sales, Builds Big Lead in Annual Race

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 5:26PM

For the 4th straight month and the 5th time this year, there were more Chevrolet Camaro models sold than any other sports car in America – comfortably crushing both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger while also building the lead in the annual sales race.

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