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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.

All-new Audi TT sneak peek

By John Goreham on February 25, 2014 - 12:57PM

The third generation Audi TT will soon be revealed. Here’s what to expect.

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Has a Flying Car Mode - Seriously

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2014 - 11:33AM

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is the best performing Camaro of all time so it should come as no big surprise that the new Z/28 actually has a feature called Flying Car Mode – an addition that helped the GM team to cut 5 seconds off of their Nürburgring lap time during testing of the newest Super Camaro.

2015 Lincoln Navigator completely redesigned and updated

By John Goreham on February 25, 2014 - 9:39AM

Ford’s flagship Lincoln brand launches modernized flagship vehicle. It may help the Lincoln become a little less "exclusive."

Fox News electric car review comes with advertisement for oil pipeline

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 8:13PM

In order to watch the Fox News review of the Tesla Model S one must first see an advertisement for the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Diesel Toyota Tundra pickup trucks may come soon

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 4:49PM

Toyota has been back and forth on a diesel truck. The new Ram’s welcome reception may move things along.

Sunken Corvette Museum Cars to be Displayed Before Repairs

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2014 - 4:01PM

Since a massive sinkhole swallowed up 8 historic Chevrolet Corvettes at the National Corvette Museum, fans around the world have wondered just how badly damaged those rare American sports cars are and due to the popularity of that discussion – the museum will have these Corvettes on display in their damaged state for a short time before the cars are sent off for repairs.

Corvette Powered Hennessey Venom GT Sets Another New Top Speed Record

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2014 - 2:41PM

The incredible Hennessey Venom GT has once again set a top speed record with the help of the Corvette ZR1’s LS9 V8 – but even though the Venom GT turned in the highest top speed run of any street legal car ever, a set of restrictions prevent this recent record run from counting with the Guinness Book of World Records.

Ken Block's 2014 Ford Fiesta sT rally car

Ken Block Drives His Ford Fiesta to Victory at 100 Acre Wood Rally

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2014 - 12:09PM

This past weekend marked the on-track debut of Ken Block’s 2014 Hoonigan Racing Ford Fiesta ST race car at Rally America’s 100 Acre Wood rally and with the help of co-driver Alex Gelsomino – Block claimed victory in the 100 Acre Wood rally race for the 7th time in 8 years.

Two Porsche GT3 sports car fires result in unusual recall

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 11:22AM

Porsche is telling customers not to drive their cars until inspected. Offers to pick the cars up.

Volkswagen’s newest green car is a plug-in hybrid Golf GTE

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 10:44AM

VW's new plug-in gasoline hybrid electric engine is the torque champion of the line as well as the clear green car buyer's choice.

2015 Subaru WRX voted "Best Sport Sedan" in the world

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2014 - 7:59AM

MotorWeek’s winner for “Best Sport Sedan” is the perennial favorite, the 2015 Subaru WRX in the annual Drivers' Choice Awards.

Pastrana takes home "silver" at Rally in the 100 Acre Wood [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2014 - 7:06AM

In his return to Rally racing, Travis Pastrana driving the 2014 Subaru WRX STI finished second behind Ken Block at Rally in the 100 Acre Wood.

Nissan minicars to feature Panasonic 12V NiMH regenerative systems

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2014 - 12:02AM

Energy Recovery Systems from Panasonic will be used in new idle-stop options for Nissan's latest minicars, popular in Europe and Asia.

Maserati Ghibli debuts in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit anniversary issue

By Aaron Turpen on February 22, 2014 - 11:43PM

This is Maserati's 100th year and happens to be the 50th anniversary of the most popular Sports Illustrated annual offering, the Swimsuit edition.

2015 Subaru WRX STI takes on Laguna Seca and canyon roads [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2014 - 8:10AM

MotorWeek takes on the twisting canyon roads of California and the world-famous Laguna Seca Raceway with the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI.

BMW ramps i3 production slower than expected, carbon body parts blamed

By Armen Hareyan on February 21, 2014 - 8:34PM

The BMW i3 has recently received the International Paul Pietsch Award as one of the most daring projects in automotive history. It goes without saying that innovation typically comes at a price, particularly when it's of the daring kind.

The 2014 Callaway Camaro Z/28 is a 652hp Monster That Will Conquer All Tracks

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2014 - 3:03PM

If you were thinking about buying a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 but you felt that (somehow) the 505 available horsepower just wasn’t enough you are in luck – as Callaway Cars has just announced a limited edition package that increases the output of the Z/28’s LS7 engine up to a whopping 652 horsepower.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Doesn't Look Great as a Wagon

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2014 - 2:21PM

Ford has designed the 2015 Mustang to appeal on a global level and while a hatchback model has been discussed we can only hope that it either doesn’t come to volition or it at least doesn’t look like the car shown above – as this 2015 Ford Mustang Wagon is a little funny looking to say the least.

Subaru will unveil new VIZIV 2 Concept car at the 84th Geneva Motor Show.

Subaru to debut three new eye-catching cars at Geneva Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2014 - 9:02AM

Subaru will unveil two new 2015 WRX STI performance cars and a new VIZIV 2 Concept car at the 84th Geneva Motor Show.

European spec 2015 WRX STI launching with 2.0-liter turbo engine

European spec 2015 WRX STI may launch with a monumental engine surprise

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2014 - 7:45AM

The all-new European spec 2015 Subaru WRX STI will make its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. It could be coming with a few surprises.

McLaren returning to North America's race tracks

By Aaron Turpen on February 20, 2014 - 11:41PM

The McLaren 12C GT3 will once again be seen in North America as it comes to the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge, making the competitive debut for the 12C GT3 in the U.S.

Aston Martin unveiling two shocking special editions at Geneva

By Aaron Turpen on February 20, 2014 - 11:26PM

Two special editions of the Aston Martin DB9 will debut at the Geneva Motor Show alongside an exclusive new V8 Vantage N430 racer. Get the details here.

2014 Nissan Rogue grabs two more accolades

By Aaron Turpen on February 20, 2014 - 10:00PM

The all-new Nissan Rogue crossover has taken two more important awards, including a Best Value and Best SUV win, proving that the world loves a Rogue.

IMSA Adds Weight, Cuts Power for SRT Viper GTS-R Race Cars

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2014 - 4:25PM

Although the SRT Viper GTS-R teams managed a best finish of 3rd place at the recent Rolex 24 at Daytona, the governing body of endurance racing has issued what they call a “Balance of Performance Adjustments” for the Viper teams that will limit their performance going forward with the 2014 season.

28 Reasons Why the 2014 Z28 is the Greatest Chevrolet Camaro Ever

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2014 - 1:26PM

General Motors has offered up a list of 28 reasons why the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 will rule the road course but realistically, these are 28 key points about the new Z/28 that clarify why it is likely the best Camaro of all time.

Geiger Cars Turns the Ford SVT Raptor F150 into a Real Beast

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2014 - 10:45AM

The Ford SVT Raptor F150 is unquestionably one of the most hardcore trucks to ever hit an American showroom, but German tuner Geiger Cars has put together a complete build package for the Raptor to turn it into a near-unstoppable monster which they have appropriately named “The Beast”.