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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.

Tesla’s game-changing sedan will not be called Model E

By Luke Ottaway on May 6, 2014 - 9:37AM

The hyped Generation III vehicle due to begin production in 2017 remains nameless, as Tesla has dropped its pursuit of the trademark “Model E.”

Volkswagen Brings Online Dating to Customers Searching for a New Car

By Mechele Dillard on May 6, 2014 - 9:12AM

Volkswagen's new customer-friendly website is patterned after online dating sites.

2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 goes home with another disappointing finish

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2014 - 7:20AM

The 2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 finished in 12 place at the second race of the SUPER GT Series at Fuji Speedway. Is BRZ underpowered?

2015 Subaru WRX STI receives this first-ever rating from IIHS

2015 Subaru WRX STI receives this first-ever top safety rating from IIHS [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2014 - 6:28AM

Subaru announced that the 2015 Subaru WRX STI and WRX are top IIHS safety picks. This is a first-ever for the STI.

GM Posts First Quarter Profit Due to Pricing Strategy - Win?

By Tim Esterdahl on May 5, 2014 - 1:50PM

General Motors released its first quarter earnings report showing it narrowly avoided a much anticipated loss. Instead, GM turned a $125 million profit – down 86 percent versus last year. It looks like GM was able to avoid a recall induced loss thanks to its pricing strategy on full-size trucks.

This astonishingly fast electric supercar is one step closer to reality

By Luke Ottaway on May 5, 2014 - 10:10AM

The stunning Rimac Concept_One has not seen much progress since its unveiling at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, but recent investments have brought the Croatian startup closer to its goal of producing “the best car in the world.”

Higgins wins Oregon Tail in spectacular fashion on shredded tire

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2014 - 7:52AM

The 2014 Oregon Trail Rally results are in and the 2014 Subaru WRX STI Rally team takes a one-two-finish. Higgins wins it in spectacular fashion.

2015 WRX and WRX STI sets record pace down under

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2014 - 6:58AM

Subaru Australia reports the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI has achieved all-time record sales in April.

Pastrana takes lead in day two of Oregon Rally, Higgins engine seen smoking

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2014 - 8:11AM

The Oregon Trail Rally is underway with day two finished. What is going on with the Subaru WRX STI team?

Subaru expands STI network in Australia for performance buyers

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2014 - 7:34AM

Subaru is expanding their STI dealers and also offering the new 2014 BRZ, 2015 WRX and now the 2015 WRX STI for sale online.

Nissan road trip to NISMO Fiesta a success (video)

By Aaron Turpen on May 3, 2014 - 3:47PM

Nissan friends, employees, and fans all came together for a classic road trip of 920 miles from Nissan headquarters in Tennessee to the NISMO Fiesta in San Marcos, Texas. Here is video.

Subaru BRZ GT300 qualifies second for SUPER GT 2014

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2014 - 8:33AM

The 2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 has qualified in second place for the second leg of SUPER GT that takes place at Fuji Speedway this weekend.

See 1998 22B-STI and 2015 WRX STI Launch Edition at Boxerfest

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2014 - 7:24AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI Launch Edition will be on display at Subaru Boxerfest in Maryland this weekend with original 1998 Subaru 22B-STI.

The Continued Lack of a Dodge Challenger Convertible Blows My Mind

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2014 - 3:52PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger was designed to feature some styling cues of the 1971 Challenger and while the automaker has succeeded with this evolutionary design – there is still no convertible and the lack of a droptop version in a segment that obviously appreciates the open air freedom really blows my mind.

Toyota's 2014 Prius Plug-in is the second most popular electrified vehicle in April

By John Goreham on May 2, 2014 - 3:31PM

The Prius Plug-in quietly continues to be one of the top selling electrified cars in North America.

Driving impressions of the new BMW i3 electric vehicle

By John Goreham on May 2, 2014 - 2:39PM

BMW has created its own space in the EV market in terms of price and content, but does this car actually drive and feel like a BMW? The answer is interesting.

Chevrolet Corvette Sales Through April Up 200%

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2014 - 1:07PM

When the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray made its world debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, many of the loud mouthed, old school Corvette owners cried foul at the new look – insisting that this car wouldn’t succeed due to the unconventional look – but after the first four months of 2014 the new Corvette is outselling the previous model by almost 200%.

How you will benefit from WRX STI Rally Team this weekend [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2014 - 10:29AM

How does the average new car buyer benefit from Subaru's 2015 WRX STI motorsports involvement? Here’s how.

Why 5-door hatch makes WRX STI hottest selling car in Subaru’s lineup

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2014 - 7:31AM

Subaru announced all-time record sales for WRX STI. Why is it the hottest selling car in the lineup?

Nissan sales up. Again. With more records set

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2014 - 11:37PM

Nissan's U.S. sales figures are in and they're still climbing month-on-month and year-on-year. Find out which cars made the biggest gains and why Infiniti is still seeing gains as well.

California injects $25 million to extend electric vehicle rebates through summer

By Luke Ottaway on May 1, 2014 - 7:15PM

Recently the California Air Resources Board has been suffering from a shortage of resources, namely cash. The wildly successful Clean Vehicle Rebate Program needed an infusion of funds that the agency has now provided.

Nissan LEAF dominates plug-in sales for 2014 so far

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2014 - 5:35PM

The Nissan LEAF is the best-selling electric vehicle in the world and the United States and so far in 2014 it has beaten all comers off the sales floor. Also of note is how it compares to gasoline-powered Versa sales.

Mark Fields to Become Most Powerful Man in the US Auto Industry

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2014 - 5:05PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that current Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally will officially retire from his position on July 1st and, as expected, long time Ford bigwig Mark Fields will take over as the top dog at the Motor Company – effectively making Fields the most powerful man in the US auto industry.

New Shots of the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Showing the Engine and Car Surface

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2014 - 4:08PM

On Tuesday we looked at a picture of the Hellcat Hemi engine that will power the next generation SRT Challenger sitting on a factory engine stand from our friend The Mopar Man and today, The Mopar Man has new, spicy shots of the Hellcat Hemi in the Challenger’s engine bay along with some spy shots showing what we believe to be the new SRT Challenger.

Automakers Buy EPA Credits to Buffer Against Fines - CAFE Impact Minimalized

By Tim Esterdahl on May 1, 2014 - 3:02PM

The EPA said in an April, 2014 report that it is pleased with the progress automakers have made toward meeting fuel economy standards. While the report had many interesting facts, one item stood out: Automakers have begun trading large sums of EPA emissions "credits" with one another. This practice of buying and selling EPA credits is both a tribute to capitalism and an area of concern for environmentalists.

Camaro Posts Best Month Since 2012, Drubs Mustang and Challenger in April

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2014 - 2:57PM

Last month, the Chevrolet Camaro moved more than 9,000 units for the first time since the first half of 2012 – allowing the Camaro to soundly pummel both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales while also giving the Camaro back the lead in annual muscle car sales for 2014.

Lexus' sales rate poised to pass BMW and Mercedes in 2014

By John Goreham on May 1, 2014 - 2:56PM

After four months of sales in 2014 it is becoming clear than unless something changes Lexus will pass both BMW and Mercedes Benz in North American sales.

How the 2015 Ford Mustang Line Lock Will and Won't Void Your Warranty

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2014 - 10:58AM

When Ford Motor Company announced the Line Lock feature for the 2015 Mustang GT, they talked about how it would help benefit racers only to finish by saying that racing will void your engine warranty – leaving many people to wonder when you should be using Line Lock as to not void your warranty.

Can Volkswagen Get Needed Scania Shares Second Time Around?

By Mechele Dillard on May 1, 2014 - 10:31AM

After not getting the shares they needed to own over 90% of Scania, Volkswagen extended the deadline, and are confident that they will get the shares needed this time around--but will they?

Porsche Is Counting on Macan for Sales Boost in 2014

By Mechele Dillard on May 1, 2014 - 9:01AM

Porsche is seeing a growth in jobs connected with the Macan, and is expecting additional increases in sales, as well.

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