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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 SRT Viper Base Price Jumps Over $100,000 with New Standard Features
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology group has announced the 2014 SRT Viper pricing and the second model year of the new generation Mopar supercar will cost buyers $2,000 more than the 2013 – now bringing the base price of the Viper over the $100,000 figure when you factor in the gas guzzler tax.
2014 Corvette Stingray
10 ways the amazing 2014 Corvette Stingray talks to you
By John Goreham on
The new Corvette Stingray is able to talk to its driver in ten ways, but it always shows the driver what is needed on that particular drive.
Kia new compact car
Kia Teases New B-Segment Compact Coupe Headed to Frankfurt (Images)
By Patrick Rall on
Kia has offered up a pair of teasers showing off a new B-segment compact coupe that will debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show and while these early shots show features that will likely not make it past the concept stages – this new compact could offer up some hints to the future of Kia vehicle design.
John Force's Ford Mustang Funny Car
Ford Announces Departure from NHRA Drag Racing
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Racing has announced that they will cease any factory backing of the highest levels of the NHRA drag racing series after 2014 – leaving Pro Stock and Funny Car drivers in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series searching for new manufacturer’s sponsorships for the 2015 season.
2014 Honda Civic Tourer
2014 Honda Civic Tourer breaks cover before official Frankfurt reveal [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Honda has revealed the new 2014 Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
2013 Scion FR-S Image courtesy of Toyota
Toyota designing two variants of Scion FR-S
By Don Bain on
Toyota’s Tatsuya Tada, chief engineer and director of the auto group's sports car division, has indicated the firm plans to build two more rear-wheel-drive sports cars to compliment the Scion FR-S, sold as the Toyota 86 in Asia.
No.22 Hertz Ford Mustang Penske Racing
22 Hertz Ford Mustang wins big with Watkins Glen Triumph
By Denis Flierl on
Yesterday’s win was the fourth of the season for Brad Keselowski and eighth for the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang and Penske Racing team.
2013 Ford Focus 'Twin Focus'
2013 Ford Focus aces IIHS crash tests
By Aaron Turpen on
The 2013 Ford Focus has undergone safety testing at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and came out a winner, grabbing the highest possible award.
2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL by Aaron Turpen
2014 Nissan Altima gets Monroney'd
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan has announced pricing and options for the upgraded 2014 Altima, including some new technology to be showcased in the company's flagship sedan.
2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI
New generation 2015 Subaru WRX STI will have to wait another year
By Denis Flierl on
The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI won’t be coming next year and we’ll have to wait until 2015 for the new model.
2013 Dodge Dart Image courtesy of Chrysler
Dodge Dart named Top Safety Pick+ despite other small car failures [video]
By Don Bain on
The 2013 Dodge Dart was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, despite the recently publicized problems with other commuter cars in small overlap impact testing.
Gen2 Chevy Volt to have 50-60 miles electric range, says Akerson
By David Herron on
GM CEO Dan Akerson has done it again, allowed his loose lips to say big things about future generations of the Chevy Volt.
FOX Sports has exclusive broadcast rights for Formula E electric car racing series
By David Herron on
The Formula E World Championship electric car racing series just lined up another piece of the puzzle ahead of launching the series: television broadcast of the races.
Topi Heikkinen celebrates his LA X GAmes win
Heikkinen Looks to Clinch 2013 Global RallyCross Championship in Atlanta
By Patrick Rall on
Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen and the rest of the Global RallyCross field takes to Atlanta Georgia this weekend with Heikkinen having a very real chance of locking up the 2013 points championship but 11 other drivers will hit the track in HotLanta to try to keep the Finn from grabbing the championship without a fight.
NSC announces roadway deaths down 5%
NSC announces roadway deaths drop by 5 percent
By John Goreham on
The National Safety Council announced roadway deaths were down in 2013 so far, but fails to explain why. Here is the answer.
2014 Toyota Tundra
2014 Toyota Tundra prices drop 0.7 percent from 2013 models
By Denis Flierl on
The newly-redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size truck will offer value-driven prices that reflect an overall decrease when it goes on sale this month.
Honda Civic Natural Gas
Which are greener natural gas powered or hybrid cars
By John Goreham on
Natural gas powered cars and trucks are finding many supporters, but are they really greener than other green car choices?
2014 GMC Canyon 2014 Chevy Colorado
2014 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon to make a comeback
By John Goreham on
General Motors has conceded the important small truck market to rival Toyota for many years. 2014 could be the year Chevy and GMC battle back.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro V6 RS Convertible
TorqueNews Exclusive: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro V6 RS Convertible Caught Uncovered in the Wild
By Patrick Rall on
Last night, I glanced out my office window and saw a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible sitting at the end of my driveway and fortunately, I was able to snap a handful of shots.
2015 Infiniti Q30 Concept
Infiniti Q30 Concept reveals brands expansion into new performance segment
By Denis Flierl on
The new Infiniti Q30 Concept reveals the brands new performance-oriented direction as they attempt to appeal to a new generation of buyers.
Audi Fleet Shuttle Quattro for Ender's Game
Audi designs VR sci-fi car for Ender's Game
By Aaron Turpen on
Despite its official title for the car, Audi has designed a very cool virtual concept to be used in the upcoming science fiction movie that is based on the best-selling novel.
Tesla Model S deliveries commence in Europe, first expansion outside North America
By David Herron on
Tesla's expansion of world-wide sales of the Model S met a big milestone with the first delivery in Norway (Europe).
2014 Fiat 500L models arrive in San Diego Image courtesy of Chrysler.
The Fiat 500L Urban Surf Party slated for 5 US cities
By Don Bain on
The first Fiat 500L Urban Surf Party kicked off the gala introduction of the 500L last Friday in Miami and the fun will continue as the svelte new model continues its celebratory procession to five more US cities.
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S sales rapidly growing, while accountants turn profit into loss
By David Herron on
Tesla continued to increase Model S sales, significantly beating their estimates, while accounting rules meant the company is showing a slight loss.
2007 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab. Image is public domain
Toyota issues voluntary recall of 342,000 Tacoma pickups
By Don Bain on
Toyota is issuing a voluntary recall of 2004 to 2011 Tacoma pickups for a factor not affecting function, but rather safety in the event of a collision.
BMW i8 offers sports car performance at 95 MPGe fuel efficiency
By David Herron on
The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid electric sports car offers high efficiency, fast acceleration, and a highly flexible all-wheel drive system with computerized intelligent torque vectoring for optimum handling.
2014 Subaru WRX and 2014 Subaru WRX STI
2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI remain a terrific value
By Denis Flierl on
The 2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI get a small price increase as Subaru announces pricing and options for 2014.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Skip Barber School adds the powerful Hyundai Genesis Coupe
By John Goreham on
The Skip Barber Racing School has added the venerable Hyundai Genesis Coupe to its stable of high performance cars for use on track. Skip Barber’s students will use both the 3.8 R-Spec and also the 3.8 Track versions of the rear-drive sports coupe in their training. The Genesis will join the Porsche 911, Lexus IS-F and Mazdaspeed 3 at the School’s multiple locations.
Steel wheels
Steel wheels may make a come back in fancy cars
By John Goreham on
A study by an industry group which supports the steel industry has confirmed that stylized steel wheels can be cost competitive and lighter than aluminum alloy wheels. According to the results of the project, a steel wheel that is still stylish enough for upscale vehicle applications could offer as much as a 40% savings in cost, while weighing about the same as aluminum.
The Ford F150 Tremor
Ford adding 3rd Shift, 900 New Jobs to Meet Huge F150 Demand
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced a new 3rd shift at the Kansas City plant that builds the F150 pickup – a move that will add around 900 new jobs as the company attempts to meet the booming demand for their bestselling truck.
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