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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.

GM's New 8-Speed Automatic Should Push the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Past 30mpg

By Patrick Rall on March 27, 2014 - 6:25PM

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will feature a new 8-speed automatic transmission which will eventually make its way into the option list for the 2016 Corvette Stingray and when it does, the high performance “base” Corvette should most certainly be able to offer better than 30 miles per gallon on the highway.

60s and Early 70s Muscle Cars Keep Bringing Top Dollar

By Tim Esterdahl on March 27, 2014 - 5:41PM

While there's debate on if the classic car market is growing or declining, there is data suggesting 60's and early 70's muscle cars are only going to climb in value. This segment held steady during the recession. Now a growing group of buyers is sparking more interest. The question is, why?

Panasonic’s hesitation over Tesla Gigafactory not surprising

By John Goreham on March 27, 2014 - 3:55PM

Panasonic is signaling some hesitation to partner on the Tesla Gigafactory. Here’s one person’s view on why this might be.

Cars are about to become free, which will you choose?

By John Goreham on March 27, 2014 - 3:01PM

Car deals are growing ever closer to being free of charge. Here are a couple of examples available today.

2015 Chrysler 200 Tops Toyota Camry, Rivals Ford Fusion in Fuel Economy

By Patrick Rall on March 27, 2014 - 2:38PM

The official fuel economy figures for the 2015 Chrysler 200 have been announced and while they are still a touch lower than the real world figures I experienced while driving, the full spread of fuel economy numbers are good enough for the next generation 200 to rival the bestselling cars in the segment – including the Ford Fusion and the Toyota Camry.

A123 Systems is slimmed down but still around

By Luke Ottaway on March 27, 2014 - 9:58AM

The battery company A123 Systems has been best known for its failure since it filed for bankruptcy protection in October 2012. Yet the company is still operating under its old name with new ownership and has sold its grid storage division to focus on the automotive sector.

Exclusive Special Edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X announced

440 hp Special Edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, WRX STI killer announced

By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2014 - 6:43AM

Mitsubishi Motors UK announces details of the 2015 Lancer Evolution X FQ-440 MR special edition model.

Detroit Grand Prix fans first to view Acura TLX GT in action

By Parks McCants on March 26, 2014 - 4:47PM

The much anticipated HPD powered Real Time Racing 2015 Acura TLX GT will debut in May 30-31 at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. We believe that the TLX will catapult Acura to the next level in customer appreciation.

Hellcat Hemi Dodge Challenger SRT Could Pack More Power than the Viper

By Patrick Rall on March 26, 2014 - 3:50PM

Since the automotive world first learned that the Dodge Challenger would eventually be powered by a supercharged Hemi nicknamed the Hellcat, there have been long discussions pertaining to how much power this new Hemi will make - and recent comments by SRT boss Ralph Gilles has spiced those discussions up even more.

Chevrolet Corvette Buyers Finally Learn to Drive with Ron Fellows Stingray School

By Patrick Rall on March 26, 2014 - 2:14PM

The new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the best performing version of the fabled American performance car and to make sure that owners have a good idea of how to handle the power of the new Corvette, General Motors has teamed up with the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School to form Stingray School.

Just how worried about sales is Toyota?

By John Goreham on March 26, 2014 - 1:10PM

Worried enough that they put out an odd mid-month press release that seems to say "Don't panic."

Whipple to Boost the 2015 Ford Mustang GT to 700hp - or Beyond

By Patrick Rall on March 26, 2014 - 1:01PM

The folks at Whipple Superchargers have offered up the first bit of information on their upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang GT supercharger package and while the company has stated any exact power figures – simple math suggests that Whipple will likely push the 2015 Mustang GT up to 700 horsepower and maybe even beyond that lofty number.

The 2015 Chrysler 200 V6 AWD Rated at a Surprisingly Low 29mpg

By Patrick Rall on March 26, 2014 - 11:46AM

The Chrysler Group hasn’t announced any fuel economy figures for the awesome new 2015 200 sedan, but the first official figures from the government have popped up on the FuelEconomy.gov website with numbers that I find to be surprisingly low after my time spent driving the new midsized sedan.

Tesla owners want autonomous driving in their Model S

By John Goreham on March 26, 2014 - 9:39AM

The majority of actual owners of Model S cars say that they would pay $5,000 for autonomous driving features.

California’s green HOV-lane access stickers are running out fast

By Luke Ottaway on March 26, 2014 - 8:57AM

One of the notable perks of buying an electric vehicle in California has been the coveted right to drive in the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane even without passengers. Soon, though, there will be no more green stickers left for new owners of plug-in hybrids.

2015 WRX ranks number one in Subaru’s lineup in this important category

By Denis Flierl on March 26, 2014 - 8:26AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX is about to make its dealer launch and is the top performer in one very important category.

2014 Mercedes CLA-Class takes home ALG top residual value award

By Denis Flierl on March 26, 2014 - 8:13AM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has received ALG’s top residual value award for the premium compact car class.

Honda Smart House will charge your 2015 Fit EV with solar power

By Parks McCants on March 25, 2014 - 6:12PM

In Davis California, Honda has built a working model of “tomorrows” self sustaining zero carbon footprint urbane environment. Torque News looks into the $ cost viability of low to no environmental impact living.

Dario Franchitti to Drive 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2014 - 1:59PM

General Motors has announced that the 2014 Indianapolis 500 will be paced by a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 driven by three time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti – marking the 8th time that a Camaro has led the field to the green flag and the 25th time that a Chevrolet product has been the official pace car of the fabled American race.

SRT Viper Race Teams Decline 24 Hours of LeMans Invitation - Why This Is and Isn't a Big Deal

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2014 - 12:47PM

The news hit the wire late last night that the SRT Viper GTS-R race teams had declined the invitation to participate in the 2014 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race in France and while this really isnt a big deal in the grand scheme of the auto industry, this is a big deal for the racing community – particularly at the fan level.

Ford Cuts Apart the 2015 Mustang Convertible for an Epic Publicity Stunt

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2014 - 11:21AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will help the Motor Company celebrate the 50th anniversary of the fabled pony car and to continue the massive media coverage of the next generation Mustang, Ford will park a 2015 Mustang Convertible on the observation deck of the Empire State Building – by cutting it apart and taking it up to the roof in the elevators.

Fisker sale to Chinese automaker is complete, now what?

By John Goreham on March 25, 2014 - 9:51AM

The sale of Fisker’s assets is now complete. Will the car re-emerge?

Star Wars fans will love Formula E racing

By Luke Ottaway on March 25, 2014 - 9:19AM

A new breed of motorsport is coming later this year, and it’s powered by electricity. Critics say it will lack excitement without the tremendous noise of high-speed combustion engines, but the man in charge thinks its unique sound will capture fans around the globe.

This new feature will propel 2014 Mercedes CLA-Class forward

By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2014 - 8:00AM

A new feature will begin arriving soon on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class that will move it forward even faster than before.

Ford Could Offer the First Successful Hybrid Truck with the 2015 F150

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2014 - 3:52PM

Although other automakers have offered hybrid pickups with little success, the 2015 Ford F150 could be the first hybrid pickup to really have an impact on the market if Ford decides to add their hybrid technology to the new lightweight F150.

Next Generation Dodge Challenger Could Wear Racetrack Taillight

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2014 - 3:13PM

The next generation Dodge Challenger is expected to debut in the next few months and when it does, it could be wearing a “racetrack taillight” treatment similar to the one featured on the Dodge Charger, Dart and Durango - and a recent sighting of a test car supports this idea.

Teaser released for next-gen Nissan Murano to be showcased in New York

By Aaron Turpen on March 24, 2014 - 1:23PM

An early teaser picture and video were released by Nissan today, previewing the upcoming reveal of the 2015 Murano.

You Can Help Fund the National Corvette Museum Repairs with No Cost to You

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2014 - 12:10PM

The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky announced this morning that Amazon.com has offered to help cushion the financial blow of the sinkhole repairs by donating 0.5% of eligible purchases on their website to the museum – with an extra $5 per purchase being donated by Amazon between now and the end of March.

Critical exemptions for Tesla sales model could be on the way in AZ and NJ

By Luke Ottaway on March 24, 2014 - 12:09PM

Earlier this month, New Jersey joined Arizona on the short list of states prohibiting Tesla from selling its vehicles within state borders. However, proposed legislation is making the rounds in both states to make a legal exception for the all-electric automaker.

Warning – The 2015 Audi TT is not the new TT Audi promised

By John Goreham on March 24, 2014 - 11:31AM

Audi has updated the new TT and released details on the car, but is it NOT the 2015 model which has also just been announced, but rather a 2016 model.

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