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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.

MINI shows fans its Vision prototype for future models

By John Goreham on July 25, 2013 - 11:55AM EDT

The new MINI design is released as a series of photos taken from a 3D hologram MINI is using in its development process. Many good changes, some controversial design elements remain.

American cars coming back as Consumer Reports win shows

By John Goreham on July 25, 2013 - 11:21AM EDT

Not in 2 decades has a car called "American" been at the top of Consumer Reports list, but the 2014 Chevrolet Impala has just done what was once thought impossible.

Mitsubishi Evolution X gets ready for New England Forest Rally [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 25, 2013 - 7:09AM EDT

The Mitsubishi Evolution X driven by Indonesian Rally Champion Rifat Sungkar is preparing for this weekends New England Forest Rally.

Fuel-sipping 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage making a return to U.S.

By Denis Flierl on July 25, 2013 - 6:03AM EDT

The fuel-efficient compact 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door sedan is making a return to the U.S. Will it have enough power for U.S. buyers?

Ben & Lindsay Sattler before their new 2013 C-MAX Energi. Image courtesy Ford

How Ford is greening US one household at a time

By Don Bain on July 24, 2013 - 6:11PM EDT

Ford not only builds some of the most efficient automobiles on the planet, but is also demonstrating how the average household can lower emissions and conserve energy by greening the homes of winners in the MyEnergi Lifestyle Retrofit National Contest.

Range Rover the top vehicle in new APPEAL study

By John Goreham on July 24, 2013 - 3:25PM EDT

According to both J.D Power and J. Cole more people want to ride around town in the big ole Range than any other vehicle.

The quad exhaust tips of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

Check Out the 3-Mode Exhaust of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2013 - 1:47PM EDT

When the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hits dealerships later this year, it will feature an optional exhaust system that will offer three distinct sounds and thanks to a YouTube user who captured some video of the C7 Corvette fitted with this new exhaust setup – we have our first chance to hear it in action.

Sony developing ‘Gran Turismo’ movie with ‘Fifty Shades’ producing team

By Anthony Faccenda on July 24, 2013 - 1:35PM EDT

Sony is looking to bring the popular Gran Turismo video game series to the big screen with the help of an Oscar nominated producing team.

Summer camp for Ferrari kids is a little different than the one you might remember

By John Goreham on July 24, 2013 - 1:34PM EDT

Campers in Marenello Italy get to do all the fun stuff you might expect, but they also get to meet some amazing people.

Study finds more than a quarter of teens text on each trip they make

By John Goreham on July 24, 2013 - 9:54AM EDT

The same study finds their parents use mobile devices significantly more. Are prevention efforts focusing on the wrong groups?

2014 Ford Fiesta beats Porsche, Audi and Range Rover

By Denis Flierl on July 24, 2013 - 6:44AM EDT

The 2014 Ford Fiesta is the most popular car in the world with women and beats Porsche Boxer S, Audi Allroad and new Range Rover as “Women’s World Car of the Year.”

Renault-Nissan Alliance sells its 100,000th electric car

By David Herron on July 23, 2013 - 11:07PM EDT

That electric cars are starting to become normal in society is underscored by the Renault-Nissan alliance reaching the milestone of 100,000 total sales of electric cars since late 2010.

Ford's Career Hub image. Coutesy of Ford

Ford launches largest hiring initiative since Y2K

By Don Bain on July 23, 2013 - 6:22PM EDT

Ford has added 800 new salaried positions to its efforts to hire 2,200 salaried professionals to its workforce, bringing the total to 3,000 – the largest hiring push since 2000.

Mercedes-Benz teases golfers with the coolest golf cart concept imaginable

By Anthony Faccenda on July 23, 2013 - 6:05PM EDT

In conjunction with this year’s British Open Championship, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Vision Golf Cart.

Nissan helping organize autonomous vehicle meet up sessions

By John Goreham on July 23, 2013 - 4:23PM EDT

Nissan's Driving Innovation discussion groups have a meet up like structure and will also be available in podcast form. The goal is to be part of the growing autonomous vehicle world.

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is track proven and ready

By Denis Flierl on July 23, 2013 - 6:55AM EDT

2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a high-performance sports sedan that is ready to take to the track and gets new upgrades.

Sexist TrueCar.com suggests that women can’t buy a car without a man’s help [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on July 22, 2013 - 9:12PM EDT

TrueCar.com’s latest commercial posits that women are too meek to walk into a car dealership without feeling intimidated.

Chrysler's electrification chief says there are more electric cars in their future

By David Herron on July 22, 2013 - 8:05PM EDT

Chrysler's newly hired Director for Electrified Propulsion says more electrified vehicles are in Chrysler's future, and that the Fiat 500e is just the start.

Mitsubishi recalls Outlander Sport over dangerous suspension system issue

By Anthony Faccenda on July 22, 2013 - 6:18PM EDT

Mitsubishi Motors North America is recalling certain 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SUVs due to a suspension problem, which may increase the risk of a crash.

A rendering of the 2013 Fiat 500e. Image courtesy of Newspress.

New Fiat 500e named Top Electric Vehicle by Northwest Auto Press

By Don Bain on July 22, 2013 - 5:39PM EDT

The 2013 Fiat 500e has taken the honor of being named Top Electric Vehicle by the Northwest Auto Press Association (NWAPA) during the group’s first competition between electric vehicles labeled the Drive Revolution.

Ford reporting on greenhouse gas emissions from factories in India

By David Herron on July 22, 2013 - 5:35PM EDT

As part of a company-wide strategy to clean up their operations, Ford Motors is beginning to report greenhouse gas emissions at their facilities in India, following an existing program of reporting in several other countries.

Heikkinen Holds Off Ken Block - Wins 3rd Straight Global RallyCross Race

By Patrick Rall on July 22, 2013 - 12:45PM EDT

The Global RallyCross racers took to Bristol Motor Speedway this past weekend and Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen did what no GRC driver has ever done – winning his 3rd consecutive race in dominating fashion while also taking a massive lead in the run for the 2013 Global RallyCross Championship.

Official BMW i3 EV Pricing Starts Higher than Previous Expected

By Patrick Rall on July 22, 2013 - 10:41AM EDT

BMW has announced the first bit of official pricing information for the upcoming all electric BMW i3 and with a base price not including destination of $41,350 – the i3 costs a bit more than some reports circulating the internet two weeks ago.

Chris Brown gives his Lamborghini Aventador a horrible camo paint job

By Anthony Faccenda on July 21, 2013 - 6:22PM EDT

Singer Chris Brown has decided to ruin his Lamborghini Aventador by wrapping it in red, white, and black camouflage.

Michelin recalls 100k truck and SUV tires that may have holes in them

By Anthony Faccenda on July 21, 2013 - 12:56PM EDT

Michelin North America Inc. has announced the voluntary recall of multiple sized tires that may suffer from loss of tire pressure.

2014 Honda Fit Hybrid launching in Japan gets 85.6 mpg

By Denis Flierl on July 21, 2013 - 8:31AM EDT

Honda will be launching a new 2014 Fit Hybrid in Japan that will get unbelievable mileage. Will we see this fuel-sipping Fit in the U.S.?

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

How to win free use of 2014 Mercedes CLA for three years [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 21, 2013 - 7:37AM EDT

Five Instagram all-star photographers will go head-to-head to win free use of the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class. Consumers can win a free CLA too.

2014 BMW M4 will bow in Detroit with ultra-lightweight design

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2013 - 8:39AM EDT

The all-new 2014 BMW M4 will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show and the fifth-generation M4 will feature a new lightweight design.

2014 Chevrolet Impala achieves Five-Star win from NHTSA

By Aaron Turpen on July 20, 2013 - 2:11AM EDT

The 2014 Impala received the highest possible Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration New Car Assessment Program, giving the redesigned full-sized sedan another feather in its cap of excellence.

Tesla buys test track next to Fremont factory

By David Herron on July 19, 2013 - 7:53PM EDT

A test track conveniently next door to Tesla's factory in Fremont is now owned by them, soon to see prototype Tesla vehicles zooming around.

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