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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.

The 2016 Toyota Prius will top 60 MPG

By John Goreham on June 20, 2014 - 1:45PM

Toyota has always delivered a 10% increase in each new generation Prius. This next one will do much better.

VW Andretti Rallycross team unveils 2015 Beetle for GRC competition

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2014 - 10:18AM

The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team today unveiled the definitive 2015 Volkswagen Beetle GRC rallycross car. How fast is it?

Stop the presses – Harley-Davidson has built an electric motorcycle and it looks spectacular

By Luke Ottaway on June 20, 2014 - 10:16AM

Could it be? The maker of some of the loudest, most hallowed cruiser motorcycles in the world has succumbed to the allure of electric mobility?

Watch 2015 Subaru WRX STI blow away Isle of Man record [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2014 - 7:35AM

Subaru has released the 2015 WRX STI Isle of Man record run video. Be the first to watch Higgins set the production car record.

Chevrolet Volt passes a significant milestone, makes the most of electric range

By Luke Ottaway on June 19, 2014 - 8:09PM

Despite its limited electric range, the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt has surpassed 500 million miles powered exclusively by electricity. Ensuing milestones will be reached in short order as the number of Volts on the road grows.

Honda targets ‘Gen-Y’ to drive 2015 Fit sales to top of class

By Parks McCants on June 19, 2014 - 9:56AM

Honda is targeting resourceful Gen-Y customers with a fun multi-media campaign capitalizing on the flexibility and utility of the all new 2015 Fit. Torque News takes a closer look.

Why the exclusive 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora is nothing but “blue sky”

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2014 - 7:06AM

Subaru Canada has introduced the new 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora and its all blue sky. Should you buy the new model?

How you can win a 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class for a dream road trip

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2014 - 6:47AM

Mercedes-Benz has a contest to win a 2015 GLA-Class for a dream road trip. What do you need to do to win?

2014 Honda Accord, Civic sales drive Harris Poll ‘Brand of the Year’

By Parks McCants on June 19, 2014 - 1:31AM

With the economic recovery of North America comes new car sales. Once again consumers have voted Honda “ Full Line Automotive Brand of The Year” Torque News looks to the numbers.

Survey provides fascinating insight into the reasons people buy electric vehicles

By Luke Ottaway on June 18, 2014 - 10:26PM

A survey of California EV owners came up with some interesting results about, among many other things, the main reasons people choose to go electric.

Breaking down the pricing of the 2015 Lexus NX 200t

By John Goreham on June 18, 2014 - 7:02PM

The mainstream motor press is wrong on the price of the 2015 Lexus NX 200t. We break it down and come up with an MSRP of $39,700 in its most popular configuration.

Massachusetts EV rebate program is now online, looks to boost short-term sales

By Luke Ottaway on June 18, 2014 - 5:08PM

Incentives for electric vehicle purchases are hotly debated and not all programs are successful. Massachusetts is now one of the most generous states as it kicks off its rebate program for new EV buyers.

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Offers the Most Bang for the Buck

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2014 - 5:07PM

Yesterday we took a close look at the pricing and options for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback and today, we price out the more affordable non-Premium GT Fastback, a model that packs all of the power and none of the frills so for those looking to go fast on a budget – this is your car.

The Challenger's Hellcat Hemi Could Make the SRT Jeep the World's Baddest SUV

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2014 - 4:28PM

Since the supercharger Hellcat Hemi was introduced for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT, we have talked about the likelihood of seeing that monster motor in the Dodge Charger, the Chrysler 300C and the Dodge Viper, but we have failed to consider the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT – which would be the most powerful production SUV in the world.

GM LT Engine Trademarks for the Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette Revisited

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2014 - 12:35PM

After learning so much about the current Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette engine lineup over the past year, it seems like a fitting time to look back at an interesting list of engine name trademarks filed last year – revisiting my predictions from early 2013 and looking towards possible future engines.

The 2014 BMW 228i is the only real BMW left

By John Goreham on June 18, 2014 - 10:18AM

We thought the BMW brand had given up its heritage completely. We were wrong.

Will these two features help 2015 Mercedes CLS Coupe light it up? [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2014 - 7:52AM

The new revised 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe that inspired the 2014 CLA-Class gets two features that will upgrade the stylish four-door coupe.

Subaru attempts extreme fastest road-rallying record with 2015 Outback

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2014 - 6:33AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback had begun production and will now attempt to set a new Guinness record. Is Outback getting too soft?

Could active thermal battery management in Nissan e-NV200 foreshadow future LEAFs?

By Luke Ottaway on June 17, 2014 - 11:30PM

The Nissan LEAF is notable for spurning active cooling and heating systems in favor of passive thermal management for its battery pack, which has its pros and cons. The company’s all-electric e-NV200 commercial van manages battery temperatures differently, but might future LEAFs do the same?

What was it about the 2014 BMW 228i that made this woman smile?

By John Goreham on June 17, 2014 - 9:04PM

We will give you a hint. There was a lot of tire screeching, smoke from the brakes, and a bit of sideways sliding involved.

We know why Acura ILX Hybrid is discontinued for 2015

By Parks McCants on June 17, 2014 - 7:43PM

Looking to the price-point, size and specifications of the 2015 Acura ILX, we noticed something missing and we believe we know why.

2015 mustang gt premium fastback config still

In Depth Pricing for the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Premium Fastback

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2014 - 5:48PM

While we have previously looked at the basic pricing breakdown for the 2015 Ford Mustang in all trims, the full configurator for the next generation Mustang is live on Ford’s site – giving us a chance to price out our dream 2015 Mustangs and begin trimming expenses for the big purchase.

Prediction: There Will Be a Dodge Charger Hellcat - but Not with a Manual Transmission

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2014 - 2:52PM

The new Hellcat Hemi will make the 2015 Dodge Challenger one of the most powerful cars sold in America and that supercharged V8 could make the Dodge Charger the most powerful sedan sold in America – and I believe that it will – but not with a manual transmission.

GM Recalls 712 Chevrolet Corvette Stingrays with Competition Seats

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2014 - 1:09PM

The General Motors recall bug has now turned its attention to the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, with 712 units fitted with the awesome Competition Seat option being recalled over a concern that the a side impact air bag might not work as expected – but with a collection of very odd and very vague variables.

2015 Toyota Camry 2.0 turbo could add some zest to the company's leading seller

By John Goreham on June 17, 2014 - 11:08AM

Toyota has confirmed both a new Camry design, and separately, a new 2.0 liter turbocharged engine in the Lexus family. This is could be a match made in heaven.

How one lucky winner takes the wheel of 2014 Mercedes CLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2014 - 7:50AM

Mercedes-Benz gave away a new 2015 CLA-Class to one lucky winner. How did she win it?

2015 Subaru Legacy the only car in its class with this standard feature

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2014 - 7:05AM

The first 2015 Subaru Legacy rolls off U.S. assembly line at the Subaru plant in Indiana. It’s the only sedan in it’s class with this feature.

BMW, Nissan, and Tesla – the big three EV makers want to team up on fast charging

By Luke Ottaway on June 16, 2014 - 11:30PM

The nascent electric vehicle industry still has not agreed on a universal standard for fast charging, but that could soon change if the three biggest players in the EV industry join forces.

Why the Chevrolet Camaro Recall isn't Such a Huge Problem for Owners

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2014 - 6:36PM

The news that General Motors is recalling every single current generation Chevrolet Camaro hit yesterday as big news, but that is more because of the long list of ignition-based recalls in the past few months and the media frenzy surrounding those recalls and less because it poses a significant risk to owners – making this a much less critical recall for the owners than the one that pertains to the Chevrolet Cobalt.

The Challenger's Hellcat Could be the First Viper V8 Engine

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2014 - 3:37PM

Since the Dodge Viper was introduced in the early 90s, it has been powered by a V10 engine because the levels of power offered by that 10 cylinder mill weren’t available in a 50-state street legal V8, but with the introduction of the 600+ horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – the new blown V8 could prove to be a proper V8 for the Mopar supercar.

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