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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 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe
2014 CLA domination will help Mercedes-Benz overtake BMW
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is selling better than expected and the four-door coupe will help Mercedes pass BMW in the U.S.
2015 Hyundai Genesis smart trunk
Why 2015 Hyundai Genesis Will Be Best Yet
By Keith Griffin on
At Hyundai, unlike brands like Mercedes, its flagship car is truly the Genesis - one step below the Hyundai Equus. It's this model where the latest innovations debut that most car buyers will see. The 2015 Hyundai Genesis will be the best yet because of some amazing technology coming.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe
2014 Mercedes CLA 4MATIC is a skiers dream vehicle
By Denis Flierl on
The all-newly launched 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class with 4MATIC is a skiers dream vehicle.
2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek
Forester and XV Crosstrek reach new heights toppling old sales record
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek continue to reach new heights and are setting new sales records in Canada.
2014 Kia Soul Red Zone special edition
Kia Releases 2014 Red Zone Special Edition Soul – Why So Soon?
By Keith Griffin on
The 2014 Kia Soul is a shining light in the Korean automaker's lineup, which could explain why a special edition Red Zone model is being rolled out. But, one has to wonder, why is a brand-new vehicle getting a special edition already?
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class
Four reasons why 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class is ideal for winter
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is available for order now in Europe and with the new-generation 4MATIC it’s an ideal all-weather vehicle.
Update - Tesla for Bitcoin story not accurate
By John Goreham on
A Lamborghini dealer in California is reporting that it sold a presumably used Tesla Model S in exchange for virtual currency. A cool story. Unfortunately, not really true.
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 engine
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Supercharged LT4 Will Easily Beat All Other Corvettes
By Patrick Rall on
On Wednesday we learned that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and thanks to an image leaked via Instagram – we know that the C7 Z06 will pack a new supercharged engine named the LT4 that will bring the Z06 moniker new levels of performance.
2015 Mustang GT in Triple Yellow
2015 Ford Mustang to be the Most Colorful in Years, Convertible Coming Late in 2014
By Patrick Rall on
As we continue to dig through the massive amounts of information on the new 2015 Ford Mustang, we have stumbled across a seemingly incomplete list of the exterior color options and the wheel choices – making the S550 Mustang the most colorful in terms of the number of choices.
Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo
Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo previews Gran Turismo 6
By Denis Flierl on
The Gran Turismo 6 launches today and Mercedes-Benz will be bringing the AMG Vision Gran Turismo.
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek may get Toyota hybrid technology
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid has arrived and makes it’s North American launch. Will it see Toyota’s hybrid technology in the future?
Infiniti Q50 Formula One concept
Is Infiniti's new F1-inspired concept the New NISMO?
By Aaron Turpen on
When the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit, Infiniti will reveal a new concept based on the popular Q50 sports sedan and based on Formula One inspiration. Will this be Infinit's version of a NISMO car?
Nissan DeltaWing Garage 56 entry
DeltaWing builder suing Nissan over BladeGlider Concept, ZEOD RC
By Aaron Turpen on
The designer of the DeltaWing sees the BladeGlider and ZEOD RC cars as infringements on his design patent for the DeltaWing, which Nissan is no longer a part of. He has requested a cease-and-desist order from the courts.
EcoBoost 4-cylinder Ford Mustang Engine
The EcoBoost 4-cylinder Makes the 2015 Ford Mustang Engine Lineup Even More Impressive
By Patrick Rall on
While the Motor Company was fairly vague when discussing the powertrain specifications for the 2015 Ford Mustang, they did announced that the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine would be offered and that it will indeed make at least 300 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque – confirming my speculation from earlier this week and making the already impressive Mustang engine list even better.
Why the new 2015 Ford Mustang will lure BMW 4-Series and Lexus RC 350 Shoppers
By John Goreham on
The all-new 2015 Mustang is everything Ford fans could have hoped for. The new slightly smaller, more refined Mustang may just give Ford the car it needs to reach up to the premium sports coupe market. But does Ford have a dealer network that can handle that assignment?
2015 Ford Mustang
The 2015 Ford Mustang is More Than Just a Very Pretty Face (Live Images)
By Patrick Rall on
After months of speculation, spy shots, CAD images and a single teaser, the 2015 Ford Mustang was formally and finally introduced to the public at six spots around the world – and the images here are shots of the beautiful Race Red Mustang GT that debuted neat Ford’s HQ in Dearborn Michigan.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Mercedes product offensive continues with the new GLA-Class
By Denis Flierl on
The first 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has rolled off the line as Mercedes continues their product offensive around the globe.
SUBA-ROO
Meet Subaru's personal mobility vehicle called the "SUBA-ROO" [video]
By Denis Flierl on
If you want to see the future, Subaru's Global Design Team developed the active personal mobility vehicle called the "SUBA-ROO" Will it ever reach production? 
2014 Camaro Z/28
Chevrolet Camaro Poised to Claim 4th Straight Muscle Car Sales Title over Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
Although the Ford Mustang was able to claim its second straight monthly sales title in November, the Chevrolet Camaro appears to be well on its way to claiming a 4th straight annual sales title in the segment with the Mustang some 4,000+ units behind heading into the last month of the year.
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
The Ram 1500 is the Best Truck in America for the Second Year Straight
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at Motor Trend have just announced their Truck of the Year award for 2014 and for the second straight year, the Ram 1500 is the top dog – marking the first time that a truck has ever won the Motor Trend award two years in a row.
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 teaser
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to Debut in Detroit as the Best Corvette Ever (Teaser)
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced this morning that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will make its debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in January and when it does, the Detroit show goers will meet what GM is calling the most track capable Corvette ever – which is a big claim from such a long line of incredible performance cars.
Tesla Model S Interview
A surprising look at who buys the Tesla Model S
By John Goreham on
If you think you know what type of person buys the Tesla Model S electric super-sedan you may be surprised by this interview with an actual owner. Maybe the experts are wrong.
Savickas pulling 12 Nissan Note cars
World's strongest man sets new Guinness record by pulling 12 Nissan Notes
By Aaron Turpen on
Zydrunas Savickas pulled twelve Nissan Note cars for five meters, setting a new Guinness world record. The five-time World Strongest Man champion required only one attempt to make the record. See it on video here.
Custom IDx NISMO
Tokyo show goers show that Nissan will soon be like Maserati
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan featured a system powered by Oculus in their booth at the Tokyo Motor Show in which visitors could take either of the IDx concept cars and completely personalize them in what Nissan calls the beginnings of the "co-creation process." This is the future of car buying.
2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek
Active millennials are embracing the Forester and XV Crosstrek in big numbers
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru reports best-ever November sales and 2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek lead the way with impressive sales numbers.
Honda Race Development Civic WTCC
Honda Civic will dominate WTCC racing in 2014
By Parks McCants on
While we have but a sneak peek at this years 2014 Honda Performance Development's WTCC Civic, it’s enough to push the viewers imagination into overdrive. The car is absolutely stunning.
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster on the Cavour
Lamborghini Veneno Roadster unveiled in the most exclusive way possible
By Aaron Turpen on
How do you unveil a new Lamborghini? On an aircraft carrier, of course. The world premier of the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster happened in Abu Dhabi on the Marina Militare's Portaerei Cavour.
Tesla Store
Tesla fans cheer important win in direct sales fight
By John Goreham on
Tesla is fighting dealer groups all over America for the right to sell its cars to the public with no middle man. In Ohio Tesla has just won an important fight.
2014 IS 250
Lexus fixes the only problem with its new 2014 IS 350 and IS 250
By John Goreham on
The new Lexus IS 350 and IS 250 launch has gone exceedingly well for Lexus. This month the company resolved the only remaining challenge.
Nissan logo chromed
Nissan sets new Nov sales record, has already trounced 2012 numbers. Here's why
By Aaron Turpen on
Automakers are mostly flying high right now, seeing sales jump over last year as economic recovery begins. The company, of course, says this is because of high consumer demand. Is that the real reason?
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