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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.

Secret STI revealed: It’s the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross car

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2014 - 6:42PM

Subaru unveiled the mystery STI car that they teased yesterday. It’s the 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross race car.

Mazda shows new MX-5 Miata chassis and reveals details

By John Goreham on April 16, 2014 - 5:35PM

Mazda teased us a little more today, but the overall Miata picture is starting to come into focus.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Only $195 Over Previous Generation Base-Price

By Mechele Dillard on April 16, 2014 - 5:27PM

Consumers who are considering a 2015 Golf GTI will have options that are surprisingly affordable for this next-generation Volkswagen model.

Minority Shareholders Walking Away from Volkswagen-Scania Deal

By Mechele Dillard on April 16, 2014 - 3:29PM

Volkswagen is still confident that their offer for Scania will be completed, but small investors are not inclined to agree to the company's cash offer.

2015 Camry gets an extreme makeover

By John Goreham on April 16, 2014 - 2:51PM

The 2015 Toyota Camry borrows some stylish new clothes from the Corolla and Avalon. Will that be enough to keep ahead of the competition?

Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package Viper GTS Gets New Time Attack Group

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2014 - 2:15PM

When the SRT Viper Time Attack model was introduced last year, it built specifically onto the “base model” SRT Viper, but the Chrysler Group announced today that the new Time Attack Group for the Anodized Carbon Special Edition Package will bring some of the enhancements of the Viper TA to the Viper GTS in the stunning matte black paint.

2014 Chevy Corvette Premier Edition Contest News

You Could Win a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Premier Edition for $250

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2014 - 1:10PM

General Motors made only 500 examples of the Laguna Blue 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premium Edition - making them both hard to find and very expensive – but you could win one for just $250 through the National Corvette Museum’s most recent fundraising raffle.

The 50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang GT Debuts in New York

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2014 - 12:25PM

The original Ford Mustang was introduced 50 years ago tomorrow at the New York World’s Fair and to commemorate the pony car’s golden anniversary, Ford has announced the 50 Year Limited Edition 2015 Ford Mustang – a loaded up package that will be limited to just 1,964 units.

How long will electric vehicle batteries last? Tesla’s Roadster could be a guide

By Luke Ottaway on April 16, 2014 - 11:39AM

One of the most important questions to the electric vehicle industry does not have a clear-cut answer. However, certain factors such as temperature and charging habits are known to have a great effect and the Tesla Roadster provides intriguing real world data.

AMG launching 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT with two powerful cabin features

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2014 - 7:42AM

Mercedes-Benz gets ready to launch the all-new 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT this fall. What is that in the cabin?

First Look: 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross race car

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2014 - 6:43AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI RallyCross race car is being prepared by Vermont SportsCar and STI. The Global RallyCross season is getting close.

Honda latest safety campaign: Texting while driving can kill you

By Parks McCants on April 15, 2014 - 10:48PM

While Honda wasn’t as direct to the point as we are, the bottom line is that no fewer than 100,000 accidents per year are caused by drivers texting, while driving.

Dodge Announces Unique 1-Year Lease Plan for 2014 Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 4:38PM

The Chrysler Group has announced a new lease plan for the 2014 and 2015 Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger that should help spur sales to both Dodge muscle cars for the current model year and the next – including a 1-year lease deal that is unlike anything in the American auto industry today.

Chevrolet Camaro Wishes Ford Mustang a Happy 50th Birthday

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 2:55PM

The Ford Mustang turns 50 years old later this week and today General Motors posted an image of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with a set of candles and a friendly message wishing its bitter rival a happy 50th birthday.

Watch Ford Cut Up the 2015 Mustang GT Convertible for Empire State Building Stunt

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 2:16PM

Ford announced earlier this year that the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible would be displayed atop the Empire State Building to celebrate the famous sports car’s 50th birthday and with that stunt scheduled to take place later this week – the Motor Company has offered up a video giving us a look at the preparation process.

Infiniti to debut two luxury performers at New York

By Aaron Turpen on April 15, 2014 - 1:59PM

Infiniti will unveil two new luxury vehicles at the New York auto show this week in a global display of luxurious performance.

Are the 2015 Lexus RC F and 2015 BMW M4 really competitors?

By John Goreham on April 15, 2014 - 1:58PM

We argue no. The car magazines will set it up that way. Who do you think the cars' designers would agree with?

Goodbye Murano, hello Murano - Nissan unveils all-new crossover ahead of New York

By Aaron Turpen on April 15, 2014 - 1:49PM

Nissan just unveiled the new 2015 Murano ahead of the New York show and it's a beaut. The halo cross in the automaker's lineup gets an all-new look and advanced technology.

Rick Hendrick Buys 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 #1 for $1,000,000 (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 1:26PM

The right to own 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe #1 was auctioned off this past weekend at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Palm Beach, Florida and as expected, NASCAR owner and diehard Chevrolet performance fan Rick Hendrick claimed the first Z06 with a show stopping bid of $1,000,000.

BMW i3 increases production to meet high demand, will double 2014 projections

By Luke Ottaway on April 15, 2014 - 12:43PM

The quirky electric city car with a luxury badge and price tag has been in high demand, and BMW is ramping up production to keep pace. The company now expects to double its initial projected sales of the i3 for 2014.

Musk - Model S underbody shield would have prevented fire even in violent Mexico crash

By Luke Ottaway on April 15, 2014 - 11:04AM

Elon Musk recently gave details on the fiery Model S crash in Mexico last year, and it is no small wonder the vehicle caught fire. Even still, Musk claims if that Model S had been outfitted with the current titanium and aluminum underbody shields there would have been no flames.

Volkswagen Announces Return of Durheimer to Bentley & Bugatti

By Mechele Dillard on April 15, 2014 - 9:37AM

Volkswagen will be replacing Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber with Wolfgang Durheimer, who was previously CEO of Bentley Motors and president of Bugatti for a short period.

LEVORG 2.0 GT-S sports tourer could preview WRX STI hatch

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2014 - 7:58AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru LEVORG is about to launch in Japan and Europe. It could be a preview of the new-generation Subaru WRX STI hatch.

Extreme Subaru WRX STI teased ahead of NYIAS is shrouded in secrecy

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2014 - 6:38AM

Subaru has released a teaser image of a new extreme 2015 WRX STI that they will unveil at the NYIAS.

Will Power's 'dirty driving' riles Team Honda 2014 Long Beach Grand Prix

By Parks McCants on April 14, 2014 - 8:32PM

Honda power dominated the first half of the 2014 Toyota Grand Prix at Long Beach, only to be sidelined by a major fender bender. HPD, Simon Pagenaud and Schmidt Motorsports is not happy about it.

First 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Raises a Half Mil to Feed the Hungry

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2014 - 5:27PM

This past weekend, an all black Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 rolled across the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Palm Beach Florida, serving as a stand in as bidders sought to win the right to own the very first 2015 Camaro Z/28 – with the winning bid raising an awesome $500,000 for charity.

Audi’s range anxiety-destroying electric SUV to feature wireless charging

By Luke Ottaway on April 14, 2014 - 5:11PM

Last week CEO Rupert Stadler provided further confirmation of Audi’s plan for a 2017 all-electric SUV with 370 miles of range and indicated the vehicle will be capable of charging without a plug.

Feds Drop Ford F150 EcoBoost Investigation

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2014 - 4:43PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially closed their investigation into the Ford F150 pickups powered by the popular EcoBoost V6 after deciding that there is no need to recall those 360,000 trucks due to a power loss issue - with no further action required by the automaker and that means no recall of their most popular pickup.

Sayonara MazdaSpeed 3, hope to see you again

By John Goreham on April 14, 2014 - 3:58PM

The 2013 MazdaSpeed 3 is about to be retired by Mazda with no replacement. Will the car be brought back?

2015 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost Models Get Recaro Seats

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2014 - 1:28PM

The folks at Recaro Automotive Seating announced this morning that the 2015 Ford Mustang will offer similar race-inspired Recaro bucket seats to those found in the 2014 Mustang along with other Ford performance models like the Fiesta ST and the Focus ST.

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