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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.

Study finds increasing problems with 4-cylinder engines

By John Goreham on February 13, 2014 - 1:10PM

In its most recent Vehicle Dependability Study, J.D. Power found an industry-wide increase in vehicle problems for the first time in 15 years. The vast majority of the problems are with 4-cylinder vehicles.

2009 1.5 Millionth Corvette, 1984 PPG Corvette First to Fall at National Corvette Museum Tragedy

By Patrick Rall on February 13, 2014 - 11:22AM

A little over 24 hours have passed since a massive sinkhole under the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky swallowed up 8 rare, historic Corvettes and we now have more information including videos that show us how it all went down – along with a look at the rubble in the hole afterwards.

Faster more advanced 2015 Subaru WRX STI gets ready for Rally America

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2014 - 8:07AM

David Higgins and Travis Pastrana will be driving the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI car before the end of the 2014 Rally America Championship season.

2014 Subaru BRZ holds value better than any other sports car

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2014 - 7:03AM

The sixth annual ALG awards are in and the 2014 Subaru BRZ holds its value better than any other sports car. 2014 Outback also takes home an award.

By John Goreham on February 12, 2014 - 5:30PM

In a bad month for auto sales Lincoln just had a great month. Turnaround, or the law of small numbers?

Nissan releases new commercial explaining LEAF ownership

By Aaron Turpen on February 12, 2014 - 3:43PM

Word-of-mouth is the most coveted form of advertising a company can ask for. In a new video, Nissan shows how it sells the all-electric LEAF for them.

Study finds Lexus about twice as dependable as BMW

By John Goreham on February 12, 2014 - 3:32PM

Lexus dominates the 2014 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. No other automaker is even remotely close to Lexus in terms of fewest problems reported by consumers.

Ford Announces a Hot New Special Edition 2014 Mustang Package for Japan

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2014 - 2:10PM

All of our attention has focused on the new 2015 Ford Mustang since before the December 5th reveal, but Ford hasn’t forgotten that the 2014 Mustang is still alive and kicking - announcing a new special edition package strictly for the Japanese market with just 40 units planned.

Sinkhole Under the National Corvette Museum Swallows 8 Super Rare Chevrolet Corvettes (Update)

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2014 - 11:04AM

The National Corvette Museum took a tremendous hit this morning as a sinkhole under the property caused a portion of the building to collapse – literally swallowing eight rare, historically significant Chevrolet Corvette models from inside the Museum’s Skydome.

2014 Subaru XV receives four significant improvements and refinements

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2014 - 8:16AM

The 2014 Subaru XV launches in the UK this month with lots of improvements and refinements in ride, handling, safety and cabin quality.

Travis Pastrana returns to driving a 2014 Subaru WRX STI at the 100 Acre Wood

Q&A with Travis Pastrana on his return to driving 2014 WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2014 - 7:20AM

Travis Pastrana returns to driving a 2014 Subaru WRX STI at the 100 Acre Wood, the second round of the Rally America National Championship. Here’s a Q&A with Rally America.

A Final Update on the Stolen and Wrecked Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Delaware

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2014 - 7:52PM

In the middle of last month we brought you the story of a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that was stolen by a dealership employee and wrecked – leaving the owners and customers of the dealership without their high performance GM muscle car but the family has since received their new Camaro ZL1 as a replacement with some special features making this Camaro even more rare and more valuable than the car that was totaled.

Tesla decries special interest group legislation, asks for same

By John Goreham on February 11, 2014 - 1:39PM

America loves an underdog. Right up until it doesn’t. Why Tesla should tread lightly regarding its direct sales model.

Gut check time for Tesla shareholders

By John Goreham on February 11, 2014 - 9:13AM

Tesla stock hit a record high this week and Q4 financial reports are due any day. Sell or hold?

Hyundai includes Aha Radio in 2015 Genesis

In an Aha Moment, Hyundai Genesis Gets Cool Radio Option

By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2014 - 7:24AM

Hyundai, an early automotive leader in the connected entertainment world, has taken a bold step with the inclusion of Aha Radio in the 2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan introduced at the Detroit Auto Show.

Honda plagued by successive Fit and Vezel Hybrid recalls

By Parks McCants on February 11, 2014 - 2:03AM

Despite holding some of the highest quality manufacturing standards on the planet, Honda Motor Co., ltd. has called for a voluntary recall of all Fit Hybrid and Vezel Hybrid vehicles manufactured in Japan between Jan. 2014 and Feb. 2014.

Nissan GT-R destroyed during race at Bathurst

By Aaron Turpen on February 10, 2014 - 11:48PM

The NISMO Athlete Global Team crashed out of the 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour in New South Wales at Mount Panorama. The #32 GT-R NISMO GT3 made heavy impact and was totaled.

Richard Petty: Danica Will Only Win a Race if No One Else is Racing - and He's Probably Right

By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2014 - 7:14PM

Danica Patrick has made big news by becoming the first woman to race regularly on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit but Richard Petty (NASCAR’s winningest driver of all time) doesn’t think that Danica will ever win a race – unless she is the only driver in the race.

One More Reason to Love the 2015 Corvette Z06 - It Might Keep Joe Biden from Running for President

By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2014 - 2:07PM

When the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 debuted recently in Detroit there were plenty of reasons to love this new American supercar but some politically minded citizens will have one more reason to love the Z06 – current Vice President Joe Biden commented that being able to drive is was a reason to not run for President of the United States.

2015 Ford F150 First Half Ton Lineup with Factory Snow Plow Prep

By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2014 - 1:09PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that when the 2015 Ford F150 hits dealerships, buyers will be able to order a factory snow plow prep package in regular cab, SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations – making the next generation F150 the only half ton truck sold in America with a snow plow option across its entire lineup.

Mazda celebrates the MX-5 Miata turning 25 with special tribute

By John Goreham on February 10, 2014 - 12:19PM

Mazda has created a website to celebrate a quarter century of the world’s favorite drop-top. Any Miata fan will want to check it out.

Five safety features on 2015 Subaru Legacy buyers can’t ignore

Five safety features on 2015 Subaru Legacy buyers don't want to miss

By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2014 - 8:41AM

Subaru introduces the all-new 2015 Legacy sedan with a multitude of safety features buyers can’t ignore.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2.0 Diesel is green

2014 Forester and XV 2.0-liter diesels are green, but why not in U.S.?

By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2014 - 7:47AM

There’s good news for 2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek 2.0-liter diesel fans in the UK. They are in the top 10 in the Green Car Guide for 4x4's.

2015 Subaru Legacy offers key feature other top sedans don’t

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2014 - 7:08AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy excels in one key area where the other leading mid-size sedans don’t even offer it.

2015 Mercedes GLA is already creating buzz in New York

How Mercedes uses fashion to create buzz for new GLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2014 - 9:27AM

The all-new 205 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is already creating a buzz in New York. How is Mercedes using the trend-setting fashion industry to do it?

Subaru drops two significant fixtures on 2015 Legacy to get 36 mpg

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2014 - 7:55AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy drops the manual and five-speed automatic and gets a new CVT transmission and now gets 36 mpg.

Nissan LEAF still best-selling electric car in the UK

By Aaron Turpen on February 8, 2014 - 12:36AM

Although we tend to focus a lot on American sales of electric vehicles like the LEAF, it's also a popular car in Europe and leads the pack in sales in the United Kingdom.

2014 Honda Insight most affordable hybrid at Chicago Auto Show

By Parks McCants on February 7, 2014 - 9:23PM

Amid industry-wide speculation of this hybrid’s exit from the Honda lineup, Insight makes an appearance at the Chicago Auto Show. Torque News takes a closer look at the original and least expensive hybrid car in North America.

What’s new for the 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2014 - 8:45AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy has been unveiled at Chicago Auto Show 2014. What’s new on the new 25th anniversary sedan?

Subaru improves WRX STI Global RallyCross team and cars for 2014

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2014 - 7:27AM

Subaru has confirmed their return to the Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) for the 2014 season. They improve both drivers and the 2014 Subaru WRX STI cars.

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