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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.

Dodge Uses Very, Very Old People to Celebrate 100 Years and the 2015 Challenger

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2014 - 6:09PM

The Dodge brand is celebrating 100 years in business in 2014 and to talk about the advantages of existing for that long, Dodge introduced a new minute long clip showing a great many people over the age of 100 talking about what can be learned – with this unusual video featuring the new 2015 Challenger 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker.

Chevrolet Offers More Performance Than Any Brand with Camaro, Corvette and SS

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2014 - 5:32PM

Now that General Motors has offered up the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, the biggest of the American automakers now offers 14 different performance vehicles under the Camaro, Corvette or SS performance sedan nameplates – more performance cars than any other automaker doing business in the US.

Do electric vehicle subsidies make sense?

By John Goreham on April 17, 2014 - 5:22PM

If the goal is to increase sales and make EVs affordable to the average consumer the answer appears to be "no."

Volkswagen Brings Google Technology to Innovative Touareg

By Mechele Dillard on April 17, 2014 - 4:53PM

Volkswagen is offering networking to consumers with its technology updates on the new generation of Touareg with "mobile online services."

Happy 50th Birthday to the Ford Mustang - A Quick Retrospect of Power

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2014 - 3:26PM

The first Ford Mustang was introduced on April 17th 1964 at the New York World’s Fair so with the arrival of April 17th 2014, the mighty Mustang has officially turned 50 years old – making it the longest running nameplate for a car in the US auto industry.

Honda 2015 HR-V takes North America back to the future

By Parks McCants on April 17, 2014 - 3:10PM

Honda resurrects a model moniker from a not too distant past in naming the latest addition to the light truck line. Honda takes North America back to the future with the all new 2015 HR-V.

The 2015 Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 is track-oriented

By John Goreham on April 17, 2014 - 1:41PM

Scion adds a bit of track bling to an already very track-able car.

CX-5 and 2014 Mazda6 help Mazda dominate Edmunds' Top Rated Vehicles list

By John Goreham on April 17, 2014 - 1:15PM

Only Audi comes anyplace close to matching the Mazda result.

The 2015 Dodge Charger Debuts with a Controversial New Look

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2014 - 1:03PM

The first images of the 2015 Dodge Charger leaked onto the internet last night, revealing the refreshed exterior styling that has proven to be more than a touch controversial due to a high tech look that critics are accusing of being too much like the smaller Dodge Dart,but regardless of what else the new Charger might look like - this four door muscle carlooks sharp from all angles.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger Packs 1971 Style and New Hemi Power, No Supercharger

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2014 - 12:45PM

After much anticipation, the 2015 Dodge Challenger made its Big Apple debut this morning and while there are some exciting bits of information on the engine lineup and a stylishly revised exterior and interior for 2015 – the 600 horsepower supercharged Hellcat Hemi has gone unmentioned.

Nissan streamlines public charging, offers free access for LEAF

By Luke Ottaway on April 17, 2014 - 11:22AM

The makers of the range-limited LEAF have invested heavily in public charging infrastructure to support sales of their all-electric vehicle. Now they are making another huge investment that is proven to provide a great boost to sales, but not in all markets.

Turbocharged engine for the Lexus IS 250 confirmed

By John Goreham on April 17, 2014 - 8:51AM

Lexus will use new turbocharged engines in its sports sedan line according to company officials.

Launch Control: Will new 2015 WRX STI help Rally team repeat this year?

By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2014 - 7:45AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI cars arrive at the Vermont SportsCar shop to be disassembled and prepped for the season. Can they repeat as champions?

Why 2015 Subaru Outback won’t be messing with successful formula

By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2014 - 7:19AM

The 2015 Subaru Outback makes its world premiere today at the New York International Auto Show. What can we expect to see?

2015 Acura TLX New York unveiling provokes premature criticism

By Parks McCants on April 16, 2014 - 7:25PM

The unveiling of the 2015 TLX in New York received more than a few disappointing reviews online from Acura fans. Many found the TLX prototype to be bolder and a bit edgier than the production offering. We disagree.

Secret STI revealed: It’s the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross car

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2014 - 6:42PM

Subaru unveiled the mystery STI car that they teased yesterday. It’s the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross race car.

Mazda shows new MX-5 Miata chassis and reveals details

By John Goreham on April 16, 2014 - 5:35PM

Mazda teased us a little more today, but the overall Miata picture is starting to come into focus.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Only $195 Over Previous Generation Base-Price

By Mechele Dillard on April 16, 2014 - 5:27PM

Consumers who are considering a 2015 Golf GTI will have options that are surprisingly affordable for this next-generation Volkswagen model.

Minority Shareholders Walking Away from Volkswagen-Scania Deal

By Mechele Dillard on April 16, 2014 - 3:29PM

Volkswagen is still confident that their offer for Scania will be completed, but small investors are not inclined to agree to the company's cash offer.

2015 Camry gets an extreme makeover

By John Goreham on April 16, 2014 - 2:51PM

The 2015 Toyota Camry borrows some stylish new clothes from the Corolla and Avalon. Will that be enough to keep ahead of the competition?

Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package Viper GTS Gets New Time Attack Group

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2014 - 2:15PM

When the SRT Viper Time Attack model was introduced last year, it built specifically onto the “base model” SRT Viper, but the Chrysler Group announced today that the new Time Attack Group for the Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package will bring some of the enhancements of the Viper TA to the Viper GTS in the stunning matte black paint.

2014 Chevy Corvette Premier Edition Contest News

You Could Win a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Premier Edition for $250

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2014 - 1:10PM

General Motors made only 500 examples of the Laguna Blue 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premium Edition - making them both hard to find and very expensive – but you could win one for just $250 through the National Corvette Museum’s most recent fundraising raffle.

The 50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang GT Debuts in New York

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2014 - 12:25PM

The original Ford Mustang was introduced 50 years ago tomorrow at the New York World’s Fair and to commemorate the pony car’s golden anniversary, Ford has announced the 50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang – a loaded up package that will be limited to just 1,964 units.

How long will electric vehicle batteries last? Tesla’s Roadster could be a guide

By Luke Ottaway on April 16, 2014 - 11:39AM

One of the most important questions to the electric vehicle industry does not have a clear-cut answer. However, certain factors such as temperature and charging habits are known to have a great effect and the Tesla Roadster provides intriguing real world data.

AMG launching 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT with two powerful cabin features

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2014 - 7:42AM

Mercedes-Benz gets ready to launch the all-new 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT this fall. What is that in the cabin?

First Look: 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross race car

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2014 - 6:43AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI RallyCross race car is being prepared by Vermont SportsCar and STI. The Global RallyCross season is getting close.

Honda latest safety campaign: Texting while driving can kill you

By Parks McCants on April 15, 2014 - 10:48PM

While Honda wasn’t as direct to the point as we are, the bottom line is that no fewer than 100,000 accidents per year are caused by drivers texting, while driving.

Dodge Announces Unique 1-Year Lease Plan for 2014 Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 4:38PM

The Chrysler Group has announced a new lease plan for the 2014 and 2015 Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger that should help spur sales to both Dodge muscle cars for the current model year and the next – including a 1-year lease deal that is unlike anything in the American auto industry today.

Chevrolet Camaro Wishes Ford Mustang a Happy 50th Birthday

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 2:55PM

The Ford Mustang turns 50 years old later this week and today General Motors posted an image of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with a set of candles and a friendly message wishing its bitter rival a happy 50th birthday.

Watch Ford Cut Up the 2015 Mustang GT Convertible for Empire State Building Stunt

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 2:16PM

Ford announced earlier this year that the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible would be displayed atop the Empire State Building to celebrate the famous sports car’s 50th birthday and with that stunt scheduled to take place later this week – the Motor Company has offered up a video giving us a look at the preparation process.

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