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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 Need for Speed Ford Mustang
Unique Ford Mustang to be featured in Need for Speed movie
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company and DreamWorks Studios announced this morning that the Ford Mustang will be the featured “hero car” in the upcoming Need for Speed movie – a fast paced action flick based on the fabled Need for Speed video game series.
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe and 2013 Veloster
Hyundai tops in owner satisfaction with 2013 Genesis and Veloster
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe and 2013 Veloster shows that Hyundai has “come a long way baby.” What do they tell us about the Korean brand?
The endangered Chevy Cavalier. Public domain image from Wikimedia.
5 highly endangered vehicles
By Don Bain on
They rarely look to for the truth about anything, but Rob Sass may have nailed it with a list of five vehicles it will be extraordinary to see on the streets even five years from now.
2014 Toyota Corolla with new Corolla LE ECO and Corolla S
Three surprising facts about the new 2014 Toyota Corolla [video]
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla has just been unveiled and there are three facts about the new compact car that are a bit surprising. What is all the Corolla hype about?
The Jaguar Virtual Reality Simulation. Image courtesy of Newspress
Jaguar Land Rover joins $15 million investment in virtual reality
By Don Bain on
Jaguar has just announced the $15.5 million dollar investment agreement with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and four top UK universities in a five-year funding of new research projects.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
2013 Camaro ZL1 celebrates National Doughnut Day with extreme recipe [video]
By Denis Flierl on
In celebration of National Donut Day 2013, the Chevrolet Camaro team driving a 2013 Camaro ZL1 made some donuts using an extreme recipe.
Transformers 4 cars
Transformers 4 adds a Lamborghini Aventador to its already extraordinary cast
By Anthony Faccenda on
Just when you thought Transformers 4’s vehicular cast couldn’t get any better, director Michael Bay has added a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe.
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD hot hatch diesel headed to U.S.
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD is a fuel-sipping diesel that has been forbidden fruit here in the U.S. until now. When will it arrive?
Toyota Prius recall
Toyota recalls Prius and Lexus HS 250h over contaminated brake fluid
By Anthony Faccenda on
Toyota is recalling 242,000 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h vehicles worldwide due to a brake fluid leakage problem.
2013 BMW 3 Series
Why the BMW 3 Series is the best compact sports sedan in the world
By Denis Flierl on
The 2013 BMW 3 Series keeps piling up recognition and has been presented with the coveted 2013 All-Star award from Automobile Magazine. How does BMW keep the compact sport sedan so appealing?
The 2013 VW Passat TDI. Image courtesy of Newspress
What you can and cannot do with a 2013 VW Passat TDI
By Don Bain on
In a 2013 VW Passat TDI you can get really good mileage out of your clean diesel driving – so good it might add up to a Guinness World Record with the help of a pair knowledgeable authorities at the wheel.
2014 Range Rover Sport
2014 Range Rover Sport reaches new heights in record time
By Denis Flierl on
Land Rover took the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport to one of the world's most unforgiving driving challenges and set a new record. What did the Range Rover Sport accomplish on Pikes Peak?
2014 SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive
2014 SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive sets new record at “Green Hell” [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-Benz has set a new record with the new 2014 SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive with a record run at the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife “Green Hell” north loop.
2010-2014 Ford Mustang and Shelby wide-body kit
Two new Shelby performance upgrades for 2014 Ford Mustang are here
By Denis Flierl on
Shelby Performance Parts now offers the highly-anticipated wide-body kits for the 2010-2014 Ford Mustang and Shelby models that will boost performance.
2014 Toyota Corolla with new Corolla LE ECO and Corolla S
Breaking down the most hyped compact in America: 2014 Toyota Corolla
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota has finally revealed the 2014 Corolla, the most hyped new compact to come out in the last 10 years. We’ll break it down and see if it was worth the wait.
Seinfeld Acura Superbowl commercial still
Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee gets another season thanks to Acura
By Aaron Turpen on
The luxury car brand which tapped Seinfeld for their Superbowl commercials last year is now sponsoring his Web-based show. Does this mean that Comedians won't have anything but Nissans to drive in?
The 2000th Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
The 2000th Lamborghini Aventador is coming to America
By Patrick Rall on
Automobili Lamborghini announced a major milestone for their range topping Aventador LP700-4 today with the 2,000th Aventador rolling off of the assembly line in Sant’Agata Bolognese Italy – a feat which took this modern supercar roughly half the time of the vehicle that it replaced.
Whiplash
The most common car crash injury and how you can avoid it
By John Goreham on
The most common auto insurance injury claim is not from a major crash or a big frontal impact. Here is what to pay close attention to when shopping for a safe car.
GM recalls Cadillac ATS, XTS and Chevy Impala over electrical issues
By Anthony Faccenda on
General Motors has announced it is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac ATS and XTS cars, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles to remedy flickering brake lights and cruise control problems.
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf beats Chevy Volt in May - grabs 2013 sales lead
By Patrick Rall on
The Nissan Leaf beat the Chevrolet Volt to lead the electric vehicle market for the third month in a row but more importantly, this string of strong months for the Leaf has allowed the all-electric Japanese hatchback to claim the top spot in EV sales for the 2013 calendar year – a position that it has not held in over a year.
The intersection of US85South & I-25 South at present. © 2013 by Don Bain
Audi seeking the end of stressful driving
By Don Bain on
Audi, working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has discovered driving in confusing conditions – such as the millions of conflicting cones, sounds and signs confronting summer drivers in construction zones – is as stressful as jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.
Chrysler recalls 400k Jeep Patriot, Compass SUVs for airbag defect
By Anthony Faccenda on
Chrysler is recalling certain 2010-2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles due to a hazardous airbag software defect.
Chrysler Jeep recall
Chrysler recalls 220k Jeep Wrangler SUVs over potential transmission failure
By Anthony Faccenda on
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wranglers due to a transmission fluid leakage problem that may lead to total loss of transmission function.
Mike Rutter, MotoCzysz, image courtesy iomtt.com
MotoCzysz makes stunning win over Mugen in 2013 TT ZERO
By David Herron on
Michael Rutter, riding for MotoCzysz, beats favorite John McGuinness, Mugen, for his 3rd win in the TT ZERO, and MotoCzysz's 4th win in a row.
2014 Subaru Forester, XV Crosstrek and BRZ
2014 Subaru Forester is the hottest SUV in America
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester along with the 2013 XV Crosstrek and BRZ have helped the brand shatter the previous monthly record and sets a blistering pace here in the U.S.
2014 Alfa Romeo 4C
2014 Alfa Romeo 4C will debut on the track at Goodwood
By Aaron Turpen on
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is always a great event and this year it will be one of the best, with dynamic track running debuts for supercars like the Peugeot Onyx and the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C.
The Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. Image courtesy of Newspress
Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost repeats as International Engine of the Year
By Don Bain on
Ford has done something not easily done in designing an engine so technologically advanced no brand has outdone this accomplishment over the ensuing year, leading to the three-cylinder, 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine being named International Engine of the Year for the second consecutive time.
Cadillac Super Cruise
NHTSA steps up to help us understand self-driving cars
By John Goreham on
NHTSA has developed a level system for defining the automation technology in a self-driving vehicle. Just in time, since cars that drive themselves are already here.
2013 Ram HD
Leaked: 2014 Ram Heavy Duty to feature 6.4L Hemi engine, air suspension
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has remained surprisingly quiet about what new features are coming to the 2014 Ram Heavy Duty lineup but a bit of prematurely posted information on the Ram Trucks website has revealed that the Ram HD will soon be powered by a similar 6.4L Hemi V8 to that found in the current high performance SRT lineup along with a new air suspension setup.
Ford Mustang breaks the Camaro shutout – leads in May muscle car sales
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Mustang did something in May 2013 that it hasn’t done since November 2012 – sell enough units to beat the Chevrolet Camaro and lead the American muscle car segment.
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