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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.

2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible
2015 Mercedes S-Class Convertible coming with innovative headlights
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible based on the S-Class Coupe is coming and it will have the most innovative headlights in the world.
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Mercedes A 45 AMG vs skateboarder: Who wins? [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-Benz takes their new 2014 A 45 AMG performance compact and takes on a skateboarder in a majestic setting in South Africa.
2014 Mercedes A 45 AMG, CLA 45 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, SL 65 AMG, and the SLS AMG Coupe Black Series
Choice selection of AMG vehicles coming to PlayStation 4
By Denis Flierl on
DriveClub will feature the new 2014 Mercedes A 45 AMG, CLA 45 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, SL 65 AMG, and the SLS AMG Coupe Black Series to gamers through PlayStation 4.
2014 Subaru Legacy sedan
Subaru EyeSight excels in crash avoidance technology where others fail [video]
By Denis Flierl on
The 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy sedan and 2013-2014 Outback crossover scored the highest in a new IIHS safety rating and they use a safety system called EyeSight that is better than all the competition.
2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
This luxury Mercedes vehicle is the safest car sold globally
By Denis Flierl on
The 2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has just received a "Superior" rating from IIHS for its high level of safety in front crash protection.
2014 Subaru Legacy sedan
This new technology makes these 7 cars the safest on the road today
By Denis Flierl on
The 2013-2014 Subaru Outback, Legacy sedan, 2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Cadillac ATS and Volvo S60 are among seven new cars with technology that makes them the safest on the road.
National Plug-In Day Nissan LEAF car from Tynan's dealership in Denver Colorado
Nissan is celebrating LEAF sales milestone on National Plug-In Day
By Aaron Turpen on
Since the launch of the Nissan LEAF in December of 2010, tens of thousands of buyers in the United States have purchased one of these all-electric cars. As part of its sponsorship of National Plug-In Day this weekend, Nissan is celebrating a new milestone in sales figures for the flagship EV.
Nissan LEAF at public charging station
A Day in the Life of an EV Fast Charger video talks to EV owners about their rides
By Aaron Turpen on
Watch a day in the life of an electric vehicle charging station in a special National Plug-In Day video release from Nissan showcasing LEAF owners who utilize a DC fast charger and talk about daily life with their electric cars.
2014 Nissan Murano at the beach
Nissan announces pricing for 2014 Murano
By Aaron Turpen on
The 2014 Nissan Murano is now on sale in dealerships nationwide and its price, like most other Nissan models, remains unchanged from 2013. Prices for the premium SUV begin at $28,440.
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Debut
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray May Soon Get a Dual Clutch Transmission
By Patrick Rall on
There have long been rumors that the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray would soon be getting an 8-speed automatic to replace the current 6-speed gearbox but a new GM Trademark filing hints that perhaps the new Vette will be getting a dual clutch automatic in the near future – adding one more piece of supercar technology to the most powerful Corvette ever.
IIHS crash prevention rating
What you need to know about the new IIHS crash prevention ratings
By John Goreham on
The IIHS is the group that brings you the Top Safety Pick+ rating. Now they have a new ratings system that rates how well cars can avoid a forward crash. You will be shocked which company has the best system. It's not Volvo.
2013 Tesla Model S
Hertz offering Tesla Model S dream cars in SF and LA airports
By David Herron on
Hertz Dream Cars is adding the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster to its fleets in the San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.
2015 Ford Mustang to Debut in Europe Months After American Launch
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has designed the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang in a manner that will allow it to compete in the European market but a new report indicates that the next generation Mustang will arrive in Europe quite a while after it debuts in showrooms around the United States.
BMW plugin hybrid x5 SUV
BMW planning plug-in hybrids across entire line, starting with X5 SUV
By David Herron on
BMW says it is planning to make plug-in hybrid electric versions of every car they build, following the BMW i3 and BMW i8 with a plug-in hybrid version of the newly revamped BMW X5 SUV.
The 2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD
The Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD is the Fastest AWD Police Car Ever
By Patrick Rall on
The 2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD has gone through its first round of competitive police vehicle evaluation tests and when pitted head to head with other cars in the segment at Grattan Raceway – the new Charger Pursuit is the fastest all wheel drive police car to tackle the course.
Ring Brothers Bringing NASCAR powered 1965 Ford Mustang to SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
Thanks to the custom muscle car gurus the Ring Brothers, there will be a 1965 Ford Mustang at the 2013 SEMA Show that packs the same monster V8 that is found under the hood of the current Ford NASCAR teams.
Toyota Recall
Toyota recalling 615,000 Sienna vehicles
By John Goreham on
Toyota is recalling its popular Sienna Van for many of its model years. Click here to see if your vehicle is on the list, and what to do if it is.
GMC Sierra HD
GM Debuts the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has just pulled the wraps off of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and the 2015 GMC Sierra HD in 2500 and 3500 trim – all of which sport a new look and new capabilities.
2014 Subaru Outback / 2014 Subaru Legacy
2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback among safest vehicles in America
By Denis Flierl on
The 2013 / 2014 Subaru Legacy sedan and Outback crossover are the only vehicles to receive highest possible score in the new IIHS Front Crash Prevention (FCP) test program.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class
French give sensational interpretation of new Mercedes GLA-Class
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes is gearing up for the 2015 GLA-Class launch around the globe and the French give their own sensational interpretation of the creation of the new luxury compact SUV.
eVgo and Nissan LEAF
Nissan LEAF buyers in Texas get charged up free of charge
By Aaron Turpen on
The all-electric Nissan LEAF requires no gasoline and now, if you're buying in Texas, you also get free public charging through eVgo stations in the state as well. Free from not just gasoline, but all fuel costs? How cool is that for Plug-In Day!
Self-driving Nissan LEAF
Self-driving Nissan LEAF gets license plate for road testing
By Aaron Turpen on
The first self-driving Nissan LEAF with the Highly Advanced Driver Assist System gets licensed for public road testing in Japan.
2015 Ford Mustang Shelby/SVT screen shot
Watch and Listen to the 2015 Ford Mustang GT350/SVT Cobra in Action
By Patrick Rall on
While we do not even know what the highest performance version of the 2015 Ford Mustang will be called, a new video that has just surfaced on the internet shows what is most likely the next super-Stang in action on the street – with plenty of examples of the throaty quad exhaust system roaring and purring on public roads.
2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport
2014 Lexus IS 350 beats BMW 335i in comparison test - again
By John Goreham on
First the BMW 335i lost to the new 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in a Car and Driver comparison. Now Road and Track also picked the Lexus IS 350 F Sport as the best sports sedan. Is a consensus building?
The Ford Mustang from Need for Speed
Custom Ford Mustang Stars in First Need for Speed Movie Trailer (Video)
By Patrick Rall on
The first trailer video for the 2014 action/racing flick Need for Speed has hit the internet, giving us our best look yet at the customized Ford Mustang that will serve as the hero car for the movie along with plenty of fast paced action from the video game turned big screen feature film.
The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel engine
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Delayed Until Early 2014
By Patrick Rall on
When the Chrysler Group introduced their new diesel-powered Ram 1500, the company had hoped to offer the new V6 EcoDiesel engine for the 2013 calendar year but with unexplained delays slowing the launch process - it seems as though it could be early 2014 before the Ram EcoDiesel begins hitting showrooms around the country.
The headlight of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade
2015 Cadillac Escalade Teased Again with 5 New Videos
By Patrick Rall on
The very, very slow tease of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade continues today with five new videos showing the high level of detail that goes into the new super luxury sport utility vehicle – although we don’t get a real look at any aspects of the next generation Escalade that we didn’t see in the first teaser images.
2014 Lexus IS F
Lexus will continue the V8 powered IS F super sedan into 2014
By John Goreham on
Lexus will now be in a much smaller group of compact V8 super sedans since BMW has opted out of the V8 club for next year. Going forward Mercedes will be the Lexus closest competitor with its mighty C63 AMG. Lexus might well offer a 2-door competitor to the Audi RS 5 in the next redesign.
The 2015 Ford Super Duty F450
2015 Ford Super Duty Diesel Gets Bigger Turbo - Bigger Power
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company announced this morning that when the 2015 Ford F Series Super Duty pickups begin hitting dealerships around the country, they will feature a massive new high tech turbocharger that will make the Super Duty more powerful, more capable and more efficient than ever before.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series
Three reasons CLA 45 AMG Racing Series Coupe will see production
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series is celebrating its successful world premiere and was one of the highlights at this year’s IAA.
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