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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.

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.
General Motors
General Motors rejoins S&P 500 and major shareholders sell stock
By John Goreham on
GM is returning to the S&P 500 and S&P 100 after being removed after its bankruptcy. In related news the US Treasury and the UAW are dumping 50 million of their combined shares.
2013 Buick Encore
2013 Buick Encore receives perfect crash test scores
By Aaron Turpen on
The 2013 Encore joins other Buicks in receiving perfect scores from both crash testing agencies, keeping Buick in the top handful of automakers to achieve perfect scores across its model lineup.
The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS
2014 Chevrolet SS "Four Door Corvette" priced under $45k
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has just announced the pricing for the 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan – the vehicle referred to as a four door Corvette – with the single available trimline starting at just $44,470.
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Chrysler refuses NHTSA recall of 2.7 million Jeeps
By Aaron Turpen on
Chrysler says that the government's data is incomplete and that their proposed recall of 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty SUVs is flawed.
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 Image courtesy of Newspress
Two fatal flaws ruining Chrysler engines via catastrophic breakdowns
By Don Bain on
A leading engine builder has charged that Chrysler’s 3.7-liter V6, 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter V8 engines are fatally flawed, leading to catastrophic failure shortly after the warranty expires.
Porche 911 50th Anniversary Edition
Porsche celebrates the 911's 50th birthday with a special edition
By John Goreham on
In 1963 Porsche introduced the world to the 911 at a special event. This September at that same event it will show the world how far it has come.
Mission Motorcycles unveils 150+ miles/hr 230 mile range electric superbike
By David Herron on
Implementing the promise begun by Mission Motors, Mission Motorcycles has unveiled an electric motorcycle with performance firmly in the superbike range.
Obama electric cars
Car salesman pays $32k to discuss electric cars with Obama for 2 minutes
By Anthony Faccenda on
A Los Angeles car salesman recently spent over $32,000 for the chance to speak with President Barack Obama about the future of electric vehicles.
Cadillac Super Cruise
Cool self-driving cars are here now
By John Goreham on
The geek-mobile we all envisioned is ready, but the first cars to market that drive themselves are the coolest cars in the marketplace.
2013 Subaru WRX STI and Ken Block at Rally America National Championship
Ken Block wins STPR-Subaru WRX STI makes amazing comeback
By Denis Flierl on
Hoonigan Racing’s Ken Block won for the first time this season at STPR as the 2013 WRX STI Subaru team made an amazing comeback to reach the podium.
2014 Toyota Corolla
Three new 2014 Toyota Corolla features are teased before release
By Denis Flierl on
The release of the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla is just three days away but Toyota isn’t done teasing us yet. See the three new features they have released.
2014 Subaru Forester in Forester Family Rally
Subaru pits Canadian families against each other to win 2014 Forester
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru of Canada is pitting families against each other in a wild competition for the chance to win an all-new 2014 Subaru Forester. Do you have what it takes to win?
2014 Subaru Forester
Three reasons buyers are flocking to the 2014 Subaru Forester
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru is doing three things right to keep demand strong for the new 2014 Forester and 2013 Impreza. Why is Subaru succeeding when other smaller automakers have met their demise?
Sylvie Lailler with the 10,000th Nissan LEAF sold in Europe. Courtesy Newspress
The Nissan LEAF has become Europe's new royalty
By Don Bain on
The Nissan Leaf had sold 49,000 vehicles worldwide by the end of 2012, making it the best selling EV in the world – now having sold the 10,000th model in Europe – the brand continues to wear the electric car crown.
Ford recalls 465,000 vehicles
Ford recalls 8 models in 3 separate recalls, including one for 465k vehicles
By Anthony Faccenda on
Ford Motor Co. announced three recalls on Friday that affect various 2013 models including the Ford Fusion, Explorer, Flex, Taurus, Police Interceptor, and Lincoln MKS, MKT and MKZ.

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