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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.

Video shows new Lexus 2.0 liter turbo engine in action

By John Goreham on May 14, 2014 - 2:27PM

New promotional video highlights the new NX 200t's and IS 200t's turbocharged four cylinder coming soon from Lexus.

The Future of Chrysler's SRT Division Looks Very Bright

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2014 - 12:55PM

The news that the Chrysler Group is discontinuing the SRT brand has lead to a great many reports of the Street and Racing Technology branch being “dead” and while things are certainly changing a great deal within the company structure – the SRT division is alive and well with a collection of new models set to hit the market in the next five years.

Indy Champ: Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Shatters Preconceptions of American Muscle

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2014 - 12:15PM

IndyCar Champ Dario Franchitti will rely on a new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 to lead the field of the 2014 Indianapolis 500 in 11 days and having spent some practice time in the official pace car ahead of the big race – the 4-time series champ and 3-time Indy 500 winner claims that the new Camaro Z/28 shatters preconceived notions about American muscle cars.

2015 Ford Mustang GT, EcoBoost Performance Pack Details Leaked

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2014 - 11:25AM

A while back we learned that the 2015 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost would each feature a Performance Pack option and thanks to a leaked order form, we have a look at what appears to be a full list of components of each of those go-fast upgrade packages.

We put BMW run-flat tires to the test and give them a thumbs-down

By John Goreham on May 14, 2014 - 10:24AM

Run-Flat tires are standard on most BMWs. Why we think you should avoid them, and a selection of other opinions on the subject.

VW has delivered almost 2 million passenger cars from January-April.

VW Passenger Car Sales Rise Along with Shareholder Dividend

By Mechele Dillard on May 14, 2014 - 9:54AM

With passenger cars hitting a record high delivery for Volkswagen in the January-April period, it's not surprising that a significantly higher dividend has been approved as well.

BMW i8 ad campaign will give you the chills

By Luke Ottaway on May 14, 2014 - 9:49AM

Some automakers have failed spectacularly at marketing their plug-in offerings. After the spine-tingling launch of the i8 global campaign, it is clear that every automaker should take lessons from BMW.

2014 Subaru GRC STI debuts at Red Bull Global Rallycross this weekend

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2014 - 6:38AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru GRC STI will debut this weekend at Red Bull Global Rallycross in Barbados.

Ford F150 EcoBoost Sales Top a Half Million

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2014 - 7:40PM

Ford introduced the F150 with the high tech EcoBoost V6 engine for the 2011 model year with quite a bit of skepticism, but those naysayers have been proven to be very, very wrong as the Motor Company has sold more than a half million F150 pickups powered by the EcoBoost V6 in just over three years – accounting for 45% of all Ford light duty truck sales during that period.

The Hellcat Hemi SRT Dodge Challenger Could Debut at the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2014 - 6:49PM

After months of speculation as to when the Hellcat Hemi powered Dodge Challenger SRT would be unveiled and some disappointment for those of us who expected it to drop in New York last month, it looks as though the next generation SRT Challenger with the blown Hemi could debut at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit.

Volkswagen feels all parties walked away with a good deal in its Scania buyout.

Volkswagen Declares Scania Buyout Unconditional with Required Shares

By Mechele Dillard on May 13, 2014 - 2:16PM

The deal fell short the first time around, but with a deadline extension on VWs cash offer on Scania shares, Volkswagen feels all parties are walking away with a good deal.

The 2015 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Will Offer Prospective Corvette Buyers More Power, More Exclusivity

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2014 - 1:58PM

If you are a fan of General Motors performance and you like the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray but you want something with more power and more exclusivity – without waiting for the upcoming 2015 Corvette Z06 – the final edition of the current Cadillac CTS-V Coupe has you covered.

The 2014 Mazda3 wins an important comparison test, just as we predicted

By John Goreham on May 13, 2014 - 1:14PM

Our full review of the Mazda3 explained why we think it should be compared to cars costing twice as much. Car and Driver likes it too.

Watch the 2015 Ford Mustang Go Into Space and Plummet Back to Earth (Video)

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2014 - 11:37AM

Ford Motor Company teamed up with a Ford dealership in Stockton California to send a 2015 Ford Mustang toy into space, allowing the Mustang to be the first pony car climb into the heavens while also creating a remarkably cool video of an item traveling 21 miles away high and then falling back to Earth.

The Dodge Dart SRT Could Conquer the American Sport Compact Segment

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2014 - 10:28AM

The Chrysler 5 year plan revealed that a new Dodge Dart SRT will arrive late in 2016 with a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and all wheel drive, which very well could allow the high performance Dart to dominate the American sport compact segment – but what does it need to become a legend like the Dodge Neon SRT?

Lexus apologizes for misleading and inaccurate anti-EV, pro-hydrogen ads

By Luke Ottaway on May 13, 2014 - 10:23AM

It is no secret that Toyota believes the future of zero-emission transportation lies with hydrogen fuel, not batteries. The company’s Lexus brand went a bit too far attempting to force their opinion upon visitors to their website.

2015 Subaru WRX/STI goes drifting at Taiwan debut [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2014 - 7:44AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI made its debut in Taiwan this weekend. But it came with a thrilling drifting show.

The new Mercedes-GLA-Class gets put to the female test [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2014 - 7:36AM

Mercedes-Benz Reporter Yasmine Blair puts the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 and GLA45 AMG to the test. Which does she like better?

Could the redesigned 2014 Torejia be Subaru’s new electric vehicle?

Could the redesigned 2014 Trezia be Subaru’s new electric vehicle?

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2014 - 7:24AM

Subaru is releasing an improved Trezia in Japan. Could this be the platform for Subaru’s electric vehicle?

GM to Sell Camaro Z/28 Components to Non-Owners - But Only Some of Them

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2014 - 5:21PM

We reported a few weeks back that General Motors was going to make an effort to prevent people from “cloning” the new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 by restricting the components that make the new Z/28 so unique and while the company will restrict the sale of some of those items in order to prevent people from making their own Z/28 at home – it looks like some of the components will be available to owners of other 5th gen Camaros.

Average annual cost to own a car drops noticeably

By John Goreham on May 12, 2014 - 3:07PM

In case you haven't felt the bump in your checking account, AAA has announced that the cost to own a car came down last year by about $300.

Win a Unique 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible for $20 and Support a Great Charity

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2014 - 3:06PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will build one 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible with the 50 Year Edition package to be given away via an ongoing online raffle – with the winner to be announced at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise and all proceeds going to charity.

Ride Along in a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray on the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2014 - 2:23PM

While this video of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray doesn’t offer the on-board telemetry or lap times for the newest American sports car on the most famous European road course, this 10 minute long video of the C7 lapping the Nürburgring is our first look at the new Stingray on the Ring – even though this is far from a record-setting lap attempt.

What will the used Tesla Model S market look like?

By John Goreham on May 12, 2014 - 1:27PM

As the Tesla Model S enters its second year of production the car edges closer towards the used car market.

Boulder turns to the sun for public EV charging

By Luke Ottaway on May 12, 2014 - 12:13PM

Solar power and electric vehicles are an obvious pairing for carbon-free transportation. The city of Boulder, Colorado has deployed two public charging stations powered entirely by the sun.

The Demise of the Chrysler 300 SRT Saddens Fans but Won't Hurt Chrysler Much

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2014 - 11:52AM

The news surfaced last week that the Chrysler Group’s SRT division was being consolidated into the Dodge brand and with that came the news that the high performance SRT variant of the Chrysler 300C would be discontinued – a move that will most certainly sadden Mopar fans, but it won’t have much negative impact on the company going forward.

Volkswagen Announces Pricing of 2015 Golf Models, Details Trim Packages

By Mechele Dillard on May 12, 2014 - 10:40AM

Starting at $17,995 MSRP, consumers can purchase their own 2015 Volkswagen Golf this fall.

The Argentina leg of the FIA World Rally Championship was under less-than-perfect conditions!

Volkswagen Leading FIA World Rally Championship after Argentina

By Mechele Dillard on May 12, 2014 - 9:57AM

The external conditions were not good, but Volkswagen drivers did not let that stop them this weekend as they pressed forward for a one-two finish in Argentina.

Mercedes fourth one-two finish at Spanish Grand Prix first since 1955

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2014 - 8:41AM

Mercedes AMG Petronas pulled off another one-two finish at the Spanish Grand Prix. What other achievements did they accomplish?

Subaru to roll out plug-in hybrid, seven seat SUV and new efficient engines by 2020

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2014 - 7:06AM

Subaru has a new vision that will upgrade their whole product lineup. What is coming?

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