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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.

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.

The all-new Fiat 500e. Image courtesy of Newspress
What Jones Soda has to do with all-new Fiat 500e
By Don Bain on
The all-electric Fiat 500e will launch in California this summer roughly at the same time Natural Jones Soda hits the market and with a winning picture you could win a Fiat 500 – the electric variant of the Cinquecento – if you live in the Golden State.
2014 Toyota Corolla
Two major changes are coming to the 2014 Toyota Corolla
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota has revealed another teaser image of the new 2014 Toyota Corolla to wet our appetites. What is Toyota planning for the new Corolla?
Ferrari LaFerrari in Japan
LaFerrari Japan debut reveals Ferrari's new marketing strategy
By Denis Flierl on
The new Ferrari LaFerrari continues to wow fans and was unveiled for a very select group of owners and enthusiasts in Japan. Is this Ferrari's new marketing strategy?
Ford hybrid sales
Ford posts record-breaking hybrid sales, up an astounding 375 percent
By Anthony Faccenda on
Ford Motor Co. has bested its previous full-year hybrid sales record in just the first five months of 2013.
2014 Ford Fiesta ST
How to test drive the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST before its launch
By Denis Flierl on
Lucky consumers in 13 cites will get to drive the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST before its launch, and challenge the competition in the Fusion and Escape in closed track experiences. Will the EcoBoost challenge be in your city?
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7
Powerful 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 to set pace again
By Denis Flierl on
The more powerful 2014 Corvette Stingray C7 gets another shot at the racetrack by setting the pace for another race. Who will be driving the Laguna Blue pace car?
2014 Chevrolet Malibu
Four reasons why the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu just got better
By Denis Flierl on
Chevrolet has just unveiled the new 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with four new reasons why it’s better than the previous generation sedan.
GreenLots
Start an electric car charging station network business with GreenLots SKY software platform
By David Herron on
The GreenLots SKY platform helps businesses set up and manage electric car charging station networks, handling customer service, billing and network management.
2013 SRT Viper from Hennessey
Hennessey gives injection of venom to the 2013 SRT Viper [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Hennessey Performance has taken the 2013 SRT Viper and given it an extra shot of venom. What did the Texas performance shop do to increase hp and torque?
The 2014 Cadillac ELR
Electric Cadillac ELR production begins in Detroit
By Patrick Rall on
This morning at the Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Detroit, the very first example of the all electric Cadillac ELR rolled off of the line – marking the official arrival of the Chevrolet Volt-based luxury coupe that is expected to hit dealerships later this year.
Image was captured from the YouTube video posted by Yan Yaya
Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang destroys a dyno in Quebec (New video)
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is unquestionably one of the most impressive American muscle cars ever built and in this viral video circulating the pages of every social media site – one such GT500 is shown annihilating a portable dyno.
Tesla Supercharger network, Fall 2013
Tesla's Supercharger network to keep Model S's running after Zombie Apocalypse
By David Herron on
The long-awaited update to the Tesla Supercharger network includes adding many new stations and decreasing the time required for a full recharge.
The rear view of the Ford Focus ST with the Roush exhaust
Roush begins adding performance to the Ford Focus ST
By Patrick Rall on
The early popularity of the new Ford Focus ST has drawn the attention of the high performance aftermarket with the go-fast Ford gurus at Roush Performance being the newest tuner to offer performance components for the new American hot hatch.
The Porsche Macan
Smaller Porsche Macan SUV to debut in LA with a surprising low price (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
We have known for some time that Porsche has been hard at work on the new Macan midsized SUV but a recent report indicates that the new Porsche sport ute will make its grand global debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show – with a price that could start in the low $40k range.
2014 Honda Fit EV
Honda Fit EV lease price slashed
By John Goreham on
Honda has slashed its lease cost in the first round of the coming electric vehicle price war. Cost per month is now less than many families' cable and cell phone packages.
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