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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.

Chevy Cruze Clean Diesel is GM's cleanest diesel or gasoline car ever

By David Herron on July 31, 2013 - 5:08PM EDT

The new generation of turbo-charged clean diesels, like the Cruze Turbo Diesel, are cleaner and more fuel efficient than ever.

Ford Racing confirms that it will be in the 2014 Dakar rally

By Aaron Turpen on July 31, 2013 - 4:54PM EDT

Ford will be entering a spec-designed Ford Ranger from South Africa in one of the world's most anticipated annual offroad rally races.

Ford offers power to choose CNG/LPG capable F-150 pickups

By David Herron on July 31, 2013 - 4:12PM EDT

CNG and LPG, offering both lower costs and cleaner emissions than gasoline or diesel, are an attractive option for commercial fleet owners, who can now buy CNG-capable Ford F-150 pickup trucks.

James Franco tries and fails to coherently discuss the BMW i3 at vehicle launch party [video]

By Anthony Faccenda on July 31, 2013 - 2:43PM EDT

Actor James Franco repeatedly called the all-new BMW i3 electric car an ‘electronic’ car while promoting the vehicle at BMW’s London launch party on Monday.

The Ford Focus ST and Ford Fiesta ST at Ken Block's HQ

Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST Buyers to Get Free Performance Driver's Training

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2013 - 1:23PM EDT

Ford Motor Company announced today that buyers of the sporty Focus ST and Fiesta ST will be able to attend the Octane Academy high performance driving school at Miller Motorsports Park where they will receive complementary driving instruction – giving owners a chance to unlock the full potential of their hot Ford hatchback in a safe setting under the watchful eyes of professional instructors.

Mercedes-Benz named most popular luxury brand amongst car thieves

By Anthony Faccenda on July 31, 2013 - 12:32PM EDT

A new study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau has found that Mercedes-Benz leads all other luxury automakers when it comes to car thefts in the United States.

Millen, Verdier and Hyundai to Make Global RallyCross Return at X Games LA

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2013 - 9:51AM EDT

Rhys Millen and Stephan Verdier had the rug ripped out from under their Global RallyCross careers last season when Hyundai announced that they were pulling out of all North American motorsports but both drivers will make their GRC return this weekend at the LA X Games – with Verdier driving a privately owned and sponsored Subaru WRX while Millen will bring out the same Hyundai Veloster race cars that he used in 2012.

Ford's in his flivver, all's well with the world

By Don Bain on July 30, 2013 - 7:49PM EDT

It would be Henry Ford’s 150th birthday, were he alive today, and chances are he would be happy with how the company he founded is doing over 100 years after he began building a Model T every 90 minutes on the revolutionary moving assembly line he created.

2014 Audi S3 Sportback first car in the world to bring LTE

By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2013 - 7:45AM EDT

Audi will be the first automaker to bring the fast LTE data transfer and the 2014 S3 Sportback will be the first car in the world to receive it. What will this mean for drivers and passengers?

The 2012 Prius Plug-in. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi partner to boost charging grid

By Don Bain on July 29, 2013 - 8:23PM EDT

All these Asian automakers are responding to the perceived need to rapidly develop a charging network to serve the growing fleet of plug-in hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, and full-time electric vehicles from all four manufacturers in Japan.

Toyota, Ford, each clamoring they're the hybrid sales king

By David Herron on July 29, 2013 - 4:16PM EDT

Dueling press releases from Toyota and Ford claim strong growth in hybrid (or electrified) car sales, and the competition is a good sign overall of strength in that market segment.

Feast Your Eyes on the First 2014 Corvette Racecar

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2013 - 3:47PM EDT

The people at Callaway Competition have received approval from General Motors to begin working on a new2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray racecar and the images here are the first rendering from Callaway of what the first C7 Stingray racecar could look like when it arrives later this year.

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Ford recalls C-Max hybrid because it may fail to protect against head injuries

By Anthony Faccenda on July 29, 2013 - 3:44PM EDT

Ford is recalling certain 2013 Ford C-Max hybrid vehicles due to a roof issue, which may pose a dangerous risk to occupants.

BMW i3 gets 80+ miles electric range, recharges in a half hour

By David Herron on July 29, 2013 - 3:01PM EDT

BMW's first all electric car, the BMW i3, has the driving range and charging system to almost support proper road trips.

2013 Kia Sportage SX AWD Review: One Seriously Fun Crossover

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2013 - 1:34PM EDT

The 2013 Kia Sportage SX AWD offers all of the amenities and capabilities that you would expect from a modern compact sport utility vehicle but unlike the majority of SUVs large and small – the Sportage SX is a total blast to drive.

BMW i3 Makes Global Debut with 100 Mile Electric Range

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2013 - 11:56AM EDT

This morning at a series of events in London, New York and Beijing, the BMW i3 was introduced to the world – marking the official introduction of the German luxury automaker to the electric vehicle segment with a car that could make a big splash in the US.

2014 Nissan 370Z Coupe price drops NISMO gets new treatments

By Denis Flierl on July 29, 2013 - 8:07AM EDT

Nissan has announced a reduction in price for the new 2014 370Z Coupe and 370Z NISMO gets new interior and exterior enhancements.

2014 Subaru WRX officially under evaluation for UK market

By Denis Flierl on July 28, 2013 - 6:44PM EDT

As the Subaru WRX Concept car makes its European debut, Subaru has officially announced they are evaluating the 2014 WRX for the UK market.

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 last year of the iconic muscle car

By Denis Flierl on July 28, 2013 - 7:44AM EDT

Shelby announces it will end limited run of its Shelby GT350 and the last order for the 2013 Shelby GT350 will be taken December 31, 2013.

Patrick Dempsey: Racing is my passion, not acting

By Anthony Faccenda on July 28, 2013 - 3:54AM EDT

The Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey says he wants to be a full-time race car driver.

First Real World Quarter Mile, 0-60 for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Announced

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2013 - 3:37AM EDT

While General Motors has hinted as to what we can expect in terms of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray quarter mile and 0-60 times, the folks at Motor Trend have published the first full batch of real world performance numbers for the C7 Corvette with a stunning 12.2 quarter mile and a 0-60 time under 4 seconds in a recent video.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray attempts to compete globally

By Armen Hareyan on July 26, 2013 - 11:31PM EDT

Nissan's four master builders who sign GT-R engines

By Don Bain on July 25, 2013 - 5:47PM EDT

Nissans master craftsmen are known as Takumi and there are only four of these who build the twin-turbo VR38 engines used in the hallowed GT-R – to show their pride in their creations, each signs the block of the engines he builds.

My Name is Earl’s 1973 Chevrolet El Camino up for auction

By Anthony Faccenda on July 25, 2013 - 5:12PM EDT

The memorable 1973 Chevrolet El Camino featured in the hit series My Name is Earl will be up for grabs this Saturday thanks to Mecum Auctions.

2014 Ram 1500 Hemi with 8-Speed Trans is the Most Efficient V8 Truck in America

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2013 - 4:09PM EDT

The official fuel economy figures for the 2014 Ram 1500 have hit the internet and thanks to the new 8-speed automatic transmission, the half ton Ram pickup has the most efficient V6 and V8 options in the modern truck segment – while also posting very similar fuel economy figures and more power than Ford’s EcoBoost V6.

Nissan and Dolly Parton a perfect match in Mississippi

By Aaron Turpen on July 25, 2013 - 3:27PM EDT

Dolly Parton likes teaching kids to read. Nissan likes helping the communities around them. The United Way enjoys matchmaking. So when Dolly needed a sponsor for her preschool reading program in Mississippi, the UW found her the perfect mate in Nissan.

2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year Nominees Announced

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2013 - 3:14PM EDT

The jurors of the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year award have announced their long list with 28 cars looking to win the 2014 Car of the Year award while 19 trucks and SUVs will battle for the Truck of the Year title.

Central Maine Power offers grants for electric vehicles to study usage and smart grid

By David Herron on July 25, 2013 - 2:56PM EDT

A grant program offered by Central Maine Power is targeting organizations who will make big use of an electric vehicle, and report usage and smart grid information back to the utility.

Acura NSX on display lapping Mid-Ohio course

By John Goreham on July 25, 2013 - 2:53PM EDT

Acura's new supercar was on display by Acura today ahead of a Honda race series event. One more reminder to the world that the car is real, and will be here very soon.

The 2014 Mazda3 Priced - $17,740 for the Sedan, $19,740 for the Hatchback

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2013 - 12:13PM EDT

The initial pricing for the 2014 Mazda3 has been announced and owning one of the newest and most efficient compacts in the US market won’t come cheap as the 4-door sedan version starts at $17,740 while the 5-door Mazda3 hatchback starts at $19,740 (prices include a destination fee of $795).

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