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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 BMW X5
2014 BMW X5 prices climb
By John Goreham on
The new 2014 BMW will be the first car that can drive for you in traffic. Here is what you should expect to pay. Look on the bright side you can fire the chauffer.
The 2014 Cadillac XTS VSport
2014 Cadillac XTS VSport packs 410 twin turbo horsepower and a range topping price tag
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced today that the new 2014 Cadillac XTS VSport would pack 410 horsepower from the same twin turbocharged V6 that powers the new CTS VSport and when this new high performance package hits dealerships, it will serve as the most expensive option for the range topping XTS sedan.
An original 1965 Shelby GT350 race car
The next generation high performance Mustang could retain the Shelby name - with a twist
By Patrick Rall on
We talked earlier this month about the rumors that the mighty GT500 would not continue on with the introduction of the 2015 Ford Mustang and that both the Shelby name and the 662 horsepower supercharged V8 could be gone but a new report suggests that the Shelby name may continue on with a new GT350 Mustang.
The 2012 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition in White
A fond farewell to the Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition
By Patrick Rall on
Reports are surfacing that Ford Motor Company has decided to discontinue the Harley Davidson Edition trimline for the bestselling F150 pickup – marking an end to the partnership that began back in 1999 and spanned three generations of the Ford half ton truck.
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid: Three facts you didn't know
By Denis Flierl on
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is released in Japan and here are three new facts you didn’t know about the first hybrid from Subaru.
A Lamborghini Aventador at the grand opening of Sill-TerHar Lamborghini. © DRB
What heritage has to do with marketing exotic cars
By Don Bain on
The cars built by Aston Martin, Bentley and Lamborghini are exotic and desirable in and of themselves, but the brands are learning what connects people to such cars most directly is identification with the heritage of the line.
2014 Nissan Versa Note
This class-exclusive technology only found on 2014 Nissan Versa Note [video]
By Denis Flierl on
2014 Nissan Versa Note has one class-exclusive technology no other entry class model offers. What sets it apart from all the others?
MINI 50 years
Mini holding anniversary party at Hatch Race Track
By Aaron Turpen on
MINI is celebrating fifty years and is having a party at its own Hatch Race Track for the MINI Cooper S, first presented in 1963.
The 2013 Kia Soul with Hamster spokesrodent standup. Photo © 2013 Don Bain
Kia breaks into Top 10 brands for Initial Quality from J.D. Power
By Don Bain on
For the first time ever, Kia has been rated in the 2013 Top Ten nameplates for Initial Quality Study (IQS) by J. D. Power and Associates.
Fiat 500L
Fiat 500L ad puts Italian spin on the American Revolution
By Anthony Faccenda on
A new ad for 2014 Fiat 500L asks the question: What if the Italians had invaded instead of the British?
Aston Martin driver Allan Simonsen dies in crash
Aston Martin driver Allan Simonsen dies in crash at 24 hrs Le Mans [video updated]
By Denis Flierl on
Allan Simonsen has died in a crash at the 24 hours of Le Mans driving for the Aston Martin team. The Danish driver had put the #95 Aston Martin car at the top of the time sheets.
Nissan launches the ZEOD RC
Nissan reveals future with world’s fastest electric race car [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Nissan launches the ZEOD RC, the fastest electric race car in the world and reveals the future of motorsport, road cars and performance sports cars.
Top Gear is back! for its 20th season
Turn on the telly Top Gear will be back for its 20th season
By Denis Flierl on
Top Gear UK will be back on the telly this season and it will mark its 20th year of providing great auto fun. What penetrating investigations into the world of cars do they have planned?
The EnvironmentallySexy.com launch page.
What matchmaking has to do with eco-friendly 2013 Fiat 500e
By Don Bain on
Fiat is hoping to sell a number of the new non-polluting 2013 Fiat 500e EVs in California and is mixing the metaphors of Hollywood and Italian Cinema to promote the vehicle online.
Tesla Model S
Watch Tesla swap Model S battery in 90 seconds [video]
By Denis Flierl on
See Tesla Models S get a battery swap in an amazing 90 seconds! It can be done twice as fast as filling up with a tank of gas.
New SRT Viper GT3-R
Newly revealed SRT Viper GT3-R is the ultimate Viper
By Denis Flierl on
The new SRT Viper GT3-R is the ultimate Viper and ready for weekend warriors to take to the track. But can you afford its hot price tag?
2013 Hyundai Veloster and Veloster Turbo
Two reasons why 2013 Hyundai Veloster is the king of "cool"
By Denis Flierl on
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster is the coolest car on the planet under 18K. There are two factors KBB used to determine the new Veloster’s “cool factor.”
2013 Porsche 911
How Porsche beat Mercedes and BMW so completely in quality
By John Goreham on
Porsche is the overall J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study champ. However, how they won is more amazing.
The 2013 Nissan Leaf Image courtesy of Newspress
Nissan doesn't want Leaf batteries losing power or sales
By Don Bain on
Nissan, in an effort to remain the leading provider of zero-emission electric vehicles, has instituted a new battery replacement program for 2014 that will extend its warranty coverage of lithium ion battery packs.
The 2015 Ford Mustang GT
2015 Ford Mustang GT test mule caught on video
By Patrick Rall on
Spyshots of the next generation 2015 Ford Mustang have been popping up all over the place but a new video on YouTube shows what is unquestionably a next generation Mustang test car out on the open road somewhere in the Metro Detroit area and while the car is covered in thick camo – we get a few parting sound clips of the new Mustang along with a look at features like the front and rear brakes.
Volvo self parking
Volvo just made the valet an endangered species
By John Goreham on
Torque News predicted self driving cars would kill off the valets. Here is how Volvo did it, and why car-nuts should rejoice.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Laguna Blue
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe posts incredible 0-60, quarter mile times
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has just announced the initial batch of performance figures for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and not surprisingly, the C7 has turned out some stunning numbers in pretty much every category – with some supercar-like numbers for 0-60 and the skidpad.
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
2014 Honda Accord Hybrid features best in-class fuel mileage in America
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is anticipated to have the best in-class fuel mileage in America in the mid-size sedan segment.
J.D. Power And Associates Initial Quality Study
Why GM dominates 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
By John Goreham on
GM is the surprise winner in what matters most, dominating the large vehicle categories. Lexus and Toyota still make the best big luxury car and mid-size family car. BMW wins zero categories.
The Fiat 500 Cattiva Concept
Fiat confirms future production of the turbocharged 500 Cattiva
By Patrick Rall on
Among the sharp looking concepts at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show was the Fiat 500 Cattiva – a model which the company has recently confirmed would see production even though no time frame for availability has been offered.
2013 Tesla Model S recall
Tesla's Luxurious Treatment Promise After Model S Recall
By Anthony Faccenda on
Tesla Motors Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles due to a second-row seating issue.
General Motors' V6 EcoTec3 engine
2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra's V6 leads in key fuel economy measure
By John Goreham on
Many work trucks see very little highway time. The GM V6 in the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra saves fuel it where it counts.
2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante
Two firsts to look for on the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Open top motoring just got a whole lot faster and lighter with the launch of the new 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante.
The 2014 Buick LaCrosse
2014 Buick LaCrosse price $1,500 more than 2013 models
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced some pricing tidbits for the refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse and in exchange for the new exterior look, greater level of luxury and a handful of new high tech goodies – the 2014 LaCrosse also comes with a new price that is over $1,500 more than the current models.
Child Booster Seat Ratings
Everything a parent needs to know about child booster seats
By John Goreham on
How the IIHS rates child booster seats, why it is important, and some sage advice on which color to buy.
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