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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.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Monopoly token
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Becomes a Monopoly Token
By Patrick Rall on
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will almost assuredly become one of the most heavily marketed products in the world of toys and apparel but with the help of the new Monopoly Empire board game – the C7 Corvette has become the first real car to be featured in the legendary game series.
Despite Supreme Court decision, Nissan NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow hits the streets of NYC
By Aaron Turpen on
After years of collaboration on design and development, the Nissan NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow begins sales to cabbies in New York City, despite the attempted mandate by the city commission being destroyed by a Supreme Court judge.
Ram 1500
Chrysler Group Dominates Texas Truck Rodeo, Ram Takes Top Honors Again
By Patrick Rall on
The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) has just announced the results of their 2013 Texas Truck Rodeo and the Chrysler Group has dominated – with their vehicles claiming 15 of the 24 awards in the 21st annual event held in the Lone Star State.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe
2014 Mercedes CLA-Class is untamed in the Big Apple
By Denis Flierl on
It’s the last day to see the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class "Untamed" display in New York City.
2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI
2015 Subaru WRX STI coming with more power and significant upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation 2015 Subaru WRX STI is coming soon with more power, a new cabin and significant extra equipment.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles at WSIR
Mercedes SLS AMG takes on fastest road circuit in the U.S.
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-AMG will be bringing all 20 of the high-performance AMG vehicles including the 2014 SLS AMG to the U.S. for testing at the fastest road circuit in the U.S.
2015 Subaru WRX
Next-generation Subaru WRX to be revealed in LA next month
By Denis Flierl on
The next-generation 2015 Subaru WRX will make its global debut next month at the LA Auto Show 2013 and will launch in early 2014.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe
How 2014 Mercedes CLA-Class will reshape global landscape
By Denis Flierl on
The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is launching around the global, but is it a good thing for the German automaker to downsize their lineup with premium compacts? Will it help them catch luxury rivals Audi and BMW?
2014 Subaru Forester
6 reasons why 2014 Subaru Forester is the best SUV in the world
By Denis Flierl on
The 2014 Subaru Forester wins Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year for 2014 beating 12 impressive competitors and there are six reasons why it’s the best.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2014 Cadillac ELR Electric Coupe Priced Near $76k
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has just announced the pricing for the 2014 Cadillac ELR and getting your hands on this new super efficient luxury coupe won’t come cheap – with a price starting at $75,995 before any applicable electric vehicle credits.
Ford F150 Monster Truck
Ford F150 Monster Truck collects and distributes Halloween costumes to needy kids in Colorado
By Aaron Turpen on
Local Ford dealerships, the YMCA of Metro Denver are collecting and distributing Halloween costumes for needy children in Northern Colorado with a special Ford F150 Monster Truck that's touring the Denver Metro area this weekend.
Nissan Foundation
The Nissan Foundation is looking for a few good charities
By Aaron Turpen on
The Nissan Foundation, a charitable giving organization founded by Nissan North America, gives grants to charities working towards better communities in those neighborhoods where Nissan operates. Find out how your non-profit can apply.
2012 Nissan LEAF and a teepee
LEAF sales in Japan surpass the 30,000 mark
By Aaron Turpen on
More than 30,000 Nissan LEAF electric cars have been sold in Japan to date, the company has announced, accounting for over a third of the car's total global sales so far.
2015 Mercedes GLA 250
2015 Mercedes GLA 250 confirmed for U.S. reveal in LA
By Denis Flierl on
The U.S. launch of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 is getting closer and the new premium compact SUV will make its U.S. reveal along with the 2014 S63 AMG next month in LA.
2014 Subaru Forester
Head to Head: 2014 Subaru Forester wins vs everyone else
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of America has announced that the 2014 Subaru Forester wins Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the Year for 2014 beating 12 impressive competitors.
Unintended Accelleration Toyota Case
Toyota wins an important unintended acceleration case
By John Goreham on
Toyota is still fighting unintended acceleration cases. Today’s victory may signal that the company has a chance to win in open court, rather than settle.
Self driving Toyota
Toyota announces self-driving cars by 2016 and new pre-collision system
By John Goreham on
Toyota had been quiet about its self driving car programs. Apparently, the company was just waiting to judge the public's interest and will be ready to match competitor's already announced plans soon.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic sedan
GM Recalls 1,658 Newer Chevy Sonic Sedans Over Fire Risks
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced plans to recall 1,658 examples of the Chevrolet Sonic sedan over a concern that the straps responsible for holding the fuel tank up could fail – possibly leading to damage to the fail tank and a vehicle fire.
The record setting MSR EcoBoost race car
Ford EcoBoost Endurance Racer Breaks the 26 Year Old Daytona Lap Speed Record
By Patrick Rall on
The new Ford Racing EcoBoost Daytona Prototype endurance racecar took to the high banks of Daytona International Speedway with the goal of breaking Bill Elliot’s 26 year old lap record speed and when the testing session was all wrapped up, the EcoBoost’d Michael Shanks Racing car ended up setting a trio of records.
2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrid price drops dramatically to below $30K
By John Goreham on
Price erosion in the electric vehicle market continues. Buyers of 2014 Prius Plug-in Hybrids will pay much less than those who bought in 2013 for the same content.
2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Top selling Mercedes M-Class scores hat trick for the team
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz M-Class has just received the IIHS "Top Safety Pick+" award.
2014 Subaru BRZ
What makes every day a track day for 2014 Subaru BRZ
By Denis Flierl on
The 2014 Subaru BRZ is a driver’s car and has just arrived online for fans to interact with a new dynamic online brochure.
Cummins 5.0L V8 turbo diesel
Cummins releases details on new V8 diesel engine to be used in the Nissan Titan
By Aaron Turpen on
Cummins has released details on the V8 turbo diesel engine they've developed for light- and medium-duty applications. The engine platform is the one that will be used in the Nissan Titan.
Project Yellow Jacket Ford Mustang
Ford Shows Off the Project Yellow Jacket Mustang Ahead of SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
Meet the Project Yellow Jacket Ford Mustang – a joint effort between Ford Motor Company and Vortech Supercharger that is the first of the heavily customized vehicles that will help to fill Ford’s huge display at the upcoming 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Prius v Wagon
Class action suit against Toyota over pre-collision system filed by a familiar firm
By John Goreham on
Toyota has been sued once again by a law firm that recently settled a case against the automaker for $1.8 billion. This one will be much smaller in scope, but could signal the start of a landslide of similar cases.
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
Subaru can't miss with bright yellow XV Crosstrek Hybrid model
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru will support the 2013 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race with new yellow 2013 BRZ, Legacy and 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid models.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Sport four door coupe
"Sport" is more than a badge on new CLA 250 Sport models
By Denis Flierl on
The new Mercedes-Benz 2014 CLA 250 Sport models are out and they will live up to the Sport badge.
The 2014 Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf Beats Chevy Volt in September 2013 Sales but Still Trails on the Year
By Patrick Rall on
The Nissan Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt in September 2013, giving the all electric Nissan the monthly EV sales title for the 5th time in the first nine months of the year but due to some record numbers by the Volt last month – the extended range electric Chevy still leads the annual EV sales race.
Alan Perriton, VIA Motors president
Via Motors gets $20 million plug-in hybrid fleet truck contract
By David Herron on
The government-supported contract aims to use Via Motors trucks, outfitted with emissions monitoring equipment, to measure improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions by using plug-in hybrid trucks.
Mitsubishi's plug-in hybrid SUV's
Mitsubishi showing plug-in hybrid SUV's at Tokyo Motor Show
By David Herron on
Mitsubishi showing three new plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicles, while the Outlander PHEV SUV is still waiting to go on sale.
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