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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.

The Ford Mustang from Need for Speed
Custom Ford Mustang Stars in First Need for Speed Movie Trailer (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
The first trailer video for the 2014 action/racing flick Need for Speed has hit the internet, giving us our best look yet at the customized Ford Mustang that will serve as the hero car for the movie along with plenty of fast paced action from the video game turned big screen feature film.
The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel engine
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Delayed Until Early 2014
By Patrick Rall on
When the Chrysler Group introduced their new diesel-powered Ram 1500, the company had hoped to offer the new V6 EcoDiesel engine for the 2013 calendar year but with unexplained delays slowing the launch process - it seems as though it could be early 2014 before the Ram EcoDiesel begins hitting showrooms around the country.
The headlight of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade
2015 Cadillac Escalade Teased Again with 5 New Videos
By Patrick Rall on
The very, very slow tease of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade continues today with five new videos showing the high level of detail that goes into the new super luxury sport utility vehicle – although we don’t get a real look at any aspects of the next generation Escalade that we didn’t see in the first teaser images.
2014 Lexus IS F
Lexus will continue the V8 powered IS F super sedan into 2014
By John Goreham on
Lexus will now be in a much smaller group of compact V8 super sedans since BMW has opted out of the V8 club for next year. Going forward Mercedes will be the Lexus closest competitor with its mighty C63 AMG. Lexus might well offer a 2-door competitor to the Audi RS 5 in the next redesign.
The 2015 Ford Super Duty F450
2015 Ford Super Duty Diesel Gets Bigger Turbo - Bigger Power
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company announced this morning that when the 2015 Ford F Series Super Duty pickups begin hitting dealerships around the country, they will feature a massive new high tech turbocharger that will make the Super Duty more powerful, more capable and more efficient than ever before.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series
Three reasons CLA 45 AMG Racing Series Coupe will see production
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series is celebrating its successful world premiere and was one of the highlights at this year’s IAA.
Mercedes-Benz ARROW460 Granturismo
Fascinating Mercedes-Benz Arrow460 takes to the water
By Denis Flierl on
The Mercedes-Benz ARROW460 Granturismo makes its world premiere at the Monoco Yacht Show and is the ultimate in luxury yachts.
Dragon Racing in the Formula E
Second IndyCar team, Dragon Racing, joins Formula E electric car racing series
By David Herron on
The FIA Formula E World Cup electric car racing series now has four teams signed up for the 2014 season.
California Governor Jerry Brown
California electric car activists call for Gov. Brown's signature on new EV-related laws
By David Herron on
The California Legislature recently passed six bills improving conditions for electric vehicle ownership, laws that are waiting for Gov. Brown's signature.
2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
Here is Your First Forza Motorsport 5 Car List Including 44 Vehicles
By Patrick Rall on
Forza Motorsport 5 is easily one of the most heavily anticipated games coming to the Xbox One and with the launch of the next generation gaming system and the 5th generation driving simulator about two months away – the first car list for Forza 5 has been published by game creator Turn 10.
2014 Fiat 500L
Abarth Could be Planning High Performance Fiat 500L
By Patrick Rall on
The Fiat 500 Abarth is one of the most exciting subcompacts sold in the US and in an effort to expand their portfolio, the Abarth division is considering a high performance package for the larger 500L.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Introduces Rugged Luxury for $45,100
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors looks to introduced the theory of "rugged luxury" with the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country – a loaded up luxury version of the new Silverado 1500 that can still do all of the hard work of the rest of the lineup with a price starting at $45,100.
The Lamborghini Cabrera testing
Lamborghini Cabrera Caught on Video at the Nürburgring
By Patrick Rall on
The Lamborghini Gallardo is slated to be replaced by a new model believed to be called the Lamborghini Cabrera and a quick-shooting videographer at the Nürburgring caught the next generation Lambo testing at the famous German road course – offering us a great look at the new Italian supercar along with our first chance to hear the Cabrera clear its throat.
2015 Ford Mustang rear
New CGI Videos Show Us the 2015 Ford Mustang from All Angles
By Patrick Rall on
While we have seen plenty of artists renderings of the 2015 Ford Mustang, automotive artist Charles Cronley has worked up the first 3D videos of the S550 Mustang with the help of advanced computer generated imagery (CGI) - showing us the next generation pony car from all angles.
2014 Subaru Outback
2014 Subaru Outback already winning global awards
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new restyled 2014 Subaru Outback is already taking home awards and has just been honored as Car Guide's top crossover.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC
Meet Mercedes newest AMG: 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC [video]
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC is the German automakers newest AMG and it’s coming soon and coming fast.
Elysia Kelly of Nissan NISMO V8 Supercars
Nissan NISMO Insider series goes inside Nissan Motorsport's Altima V8 Supercars race team
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan Motorsport has published a series of videos showcasing the Australian V8 Supercars race team in which the lovely Elysia Kelly hosts several short segments that show behind-the-scenes operations at the race center. Check out the series here!
2014 BMW M4
New 2015 BMW M3 and M4 will use a six-cylinder engine rather than a V8
By John Goreham on
Although shocking that BMW will step back to an in-line six to power its new M3 sedan and M4 coupe, you won't believe just how far these amazing new cars are going to advance the segment.
Ford F150
Ford Reminds Us Why the F150 is the Still the Greatest
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company recently had a small group of journalists to drive the 2014 Ford F150 against the newest half ton pickups in today’s market to remind us all that even though the competition vehicles are all very new – the F150 is still the king.
ABB's fast charger used to deploy the Fastned network across the Netherlands
ABB's Terra 53 fast charging station ready for Europe-wide deployment
By David Herron on
The ABB Terra 53 fast charging station supports three of the four electric car fast charging standards, making it capable of bringing harmony to a fractured market for fast charging.
Carroll Shelby
How Carroll Shelby Turned a Secretary’s Car into the Famous Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
As Ford Motor Company continues to prepare for the launch of the 2015 Mustang, the automaker has offered more historic Mustang information with the latest clip being a piece detailing how Mr. Carroll Shelby first got involved with the Mustang program - and how his input helped to make the Mustang the ultimate performance car.
Nissan and iTunes Radio
Nissan and Apple team for exclusive iTunes Radio premier
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan will have exclusive rights to iTunes Radio in their cars for the first year in a deal penned with Apple on the service's launch yesterday.
2015 Cadillac Escalade teasers
2015 Cadillac Escalade to Debut October 7th - Teased Today
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors will introduce the 2015 Cadillac Escalade on October 7th and to prepare us all for the debut of the next generation in American opulence, the company has offered up the very minimal teaser images above and the minimally informational video below.
2014 Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Cherokee Delay Prompts Layoffs in Ohio
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has idled the second shift at the Toledo Assembly Plant that is responsible for the new Jeep Cherokee, leaving around 500 workers temporarily out of work while the company tries to prepare those Cherokee units already produced to be shipped to dealers around the country.
Chrysler Files for IPO - Looks to Go Public with UAW Shares
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group announced this morning that the company has filed with the US government to issue an Initial Public Offering – marking the first step towards the company being publically traded in a similar manner to General Motors or Ford Motor Company.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class interior
Innovative 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class shows why it will revitalize brand
By Denis Flierl on
The Frankfurt Auto Show just finished this weekend and the future car 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has been a big hit with auto enthusiasts.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG
Mercedes establishes new performance segment with CLA45 AMG
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-Benz delivered the first 2014 CLA45 AMG Coupe here in the U.S. and it’s going to be seen on U.S. roads for the very first time.
NISMO takes Silverstone
Nissan takes wins at Silverstone, Austin
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan teams have won at both Silverstone in the UK and Austin, Texas this weekend, as G-Drive and the GT Academy capture flags for podium-filling wins.
2013 Tesla Model S
GM CEO Akerson taking on Tesla's electric with Cadillac's plugin-hybrid
By David Herron on
GM's luxury brand, Cadillac, is seen by CEO Dan Akerson as the correct weapon with which to fight Tesla Motors.
2014 Lexus IS350 F-Sport
On track the 2014 Lexus IS 350 has multiple personalities
By John Goreham on
The 2014 Lexus IS 350 is a very capable car, but the AWD standard version is much less fun than the F-Sport. Drivers shopping for a Lexus IS 350 should consider carefully how they plan to use their car.
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