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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
Everything you need to know about the new Mercedes CLA-Class
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe is just days away from its launch here in the U.S and the excitement is building.
Ben Keating's SRT Viper GT3-R
The First SRT Viper GT3-R Prepares for its Daytona Racing Debut
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology Division has announced that the first Viper GT3-R race car is being prepared for Ben Keating’s race team with the expected debut coming at the Rolex 24 at Daytona Motor Speedway in January 2014.
Ford Builds its 2,000,000th EcoBoost Engine
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced that yesterday afternoon, the 2,000,000th EcoBoost engine was produced and loaded into a new Ford product – in this case a new Ford Escape packing the top of the line 2.0L 4-cylinder EcoBoost mill.
The new Chevrolet Sonic Global RallyCross car
Chevrolet Sonic to Join Global RallyCross This Weekend
By Patrick Rall on
The folks from the Global RallyCross association have announced that General Motors has thrown its hat into the ring for the upcoming event in Charlotte this weekend with a new Chevrolet Sonic RallyCross car driven by former Subaru driver Patrick Moro - meaning that all three of the American automakers is now involved in the booming motorsport.
2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport
Jimmy Kimmel Live to shut Hollywood Boulevard for concerts by Paul McCartney and Timberlake
By John Goreham on
With a little help from the Lexus IS Sport Sedan, JKL will shut down Hollywood Boulevard for two nights next week to showcase Justin Timberlake and Sir Paul McCartney in concert.
GM's Global Battery Systems Laboratory in Warren MI
GM challenging Tesla with new battery lab, 200 mile range electric car promises
By David Herron on
General Motors is again promising to develop a 200 mile range electric car, and this time they're aiming to take on Tesla Motors whose own plan is to develop an affordable 200 mile range electric car.
2014 Nissan Quest
2014 Nissan Quest gets sticker price, improves value over 2013 model
By Aaron Turpen on
The 2014 Nissan Quest has an MSRP equal to the outgoing 2013 model, but the company has increased value with added features that improve value.
2014 Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 Michael Douglas in The Reach
Michael Douglas meets massive co-star with six wheels and 544 hp
By Denis Flierl on
Actor Michael Douglas met his new co-star, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 as he begins filming "The Reach."
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback
Four reasons for Millennials to check out the 2014 Lancer Sportback
By Denis Flierl on
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is a practical yet stylish hatch for a new generation of buyers that makes the driver feel at one with the road.
2013 Tesla Model S
California car dealers attacking Tesla Motors over advertising practices
By David Herron on
Citing misleading advertising of the monthly payment to finance a Tesla Model S, the California New Car Dealers Association is calling for an investigation into Tesla's advertising.
Tesla's hybrid battery pack design
The battery pack design behind Tesla Motors' stock price pop
By David Herron on
A recent Tesla Motors patent opens the door to super-long range electric cars. Eventually.
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic
CEO Kuniskis Says Dodge Has a Very Solid Future
By Patrick Rall on
There have long been rumors that the new Fiat-controlled Chrysler Group would kill off the Dodge brand but Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis affirmed in a recent interview that Chrysler’s sporty high volume brand isnt going anywhere anytime soon – and that there is no plan to collapse the brand as the company looks to consolidate their offerings into fewer brands.
Toyota racing hybrid
Toyota racing hybrid makes its US debut in Texas
By John Goreham on
The Toyota TS030 racing hybrid will visit the US this week to race at the Circuit of the Americas.
A dog in a Ford F150
Ford Reminds Truck Owners That Dogs Should Ride Inside
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company and the American Humane Association have teamed up to remind truck drivers that dogs should always be transported in the cab of a truck and not in the bed – no matter how much your pooch appears to be enjoying the open air cruise out back.
2014 Toyota's AWD Sienna family van makes a great utility vehicle
By John Goreham on
In addition to hauling a hockey team, the all-wheel-drive 2014 Toyota Sienna van can also haul vacation home toys and the occasional project list for home improvement.
Opel Insignia OPC
Opel Insignia OPC is a High Performance Buick Regal That We Won't Get
By Patrick Rall on
Among the debuts at the ongoing 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is the new Opel Insignia OPC – the European version of the car that Americans know as the Buick Regal but the Opel version includes a wagon that we don’t get while the OPC package adds an all wheel drive system and a high performance drivetrain that we also don’t get.
2014 Mercedes S-Class with S 500 Intelligent Drive
Mercedes S-Class: First vehicle in the world capable of self-driving
By Denis Flierl on
Autonomous driving is here and 2014 Mercedes S-Class with S 500 Intelligent Drive reveals the future of self-driving.
2014 Subaru Tribeca
Three reasons why Subaru needs to replace the 2014 Tribeca
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru just released information on the new 2014 Tribeca but the brand needs to either update or replace the slow-selling seven-passenger SUV.
2013 Brabus B63S-700, 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6
Brabus turns 2013 Mercedes 6X6 into ultimate performance beast
By Denis Flierl on
Brabus introduced the B63S-700 at Frankfurt IAA and turns the 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 into an ultra-performance beast.
2014 Subaru Forester Wing Seat
Subaru reveals 2014 Forester with world's first innovative Wing Seat
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has revealed a new and innovative driver assist system for handicap drivers on the all-new 2014 Forester.
Next-generation Nissan Titan gets field testing in Idaho
By Aaron Turpen on
The Nissan Titan and its chief product specialist, Rich Miller, went to Miller's boyhood ranch home in Idaho for some real-world work experience to prove that the Titan is a truck for everyone.
Subaru WRX and VIZIV Concepts at Frankfurt Auto Show IAA
What WRX and VIZIV Concepts reveal about Subaru's future
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru brings the WRX and VIZIV Concepts to the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA in Germany and the future is bright for the brand.
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Brilliant Mercedes CLA shows why the brand will be number one
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 has finally arrived here in the U.S. with a low starting price and high fuel-mileage.
The ATI COPO Camaro
ATI Chevrolet COPO Camaro Sets NHRA Super Stock Record at Englishtown
By Patrick Rall on
Transmission experts ATI Performance Products announced today that their Chevrolet COPO Camaro drag car has set the NHRA Super Stock A/Automatic class record with an awesome run of 8.449 seconds at 161.83 miles per hour at Englishtown in New Jersey.
Tesla Model S
Tesla Motors hiring autonomous driving experts hinting future RoboTesla
By David Herron on
Two recent job postings on Tesla Motors' careers section are seeking to hire autonomous driving expertise.
FritoLay electric delivery trucks
FritoLay growing electric delivery truck fleet in NY State
By David Herron on
Electric delivery trucks cut costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce noise pollution.
Volkswagen e-Golf
VW named most sustainable automaker by Dow Jones Sustainability Index
By David Herron on
Volskwagen recognized for efforts at greenhouse gas reduction in their vehicle fleet, and the corporate environmental management processes.
The 2014 SRT Viper TA
2014 SRT Viper Gets New Colors and a New Drive Mode
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler announced a few weeks ago that the 2014 SRT Viper would be receiving some new standard features and a new, larger price but the company has now announced that the new model year Viper will also get a few new exterior colors options and a new drive mode to make the Mopar supercar more capable in questionable conditions.
2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet
2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Engine Now Available in a Crate
By Patrick Rall on
If you have been pining over a 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag car but you cant come up with the $100k or so needed to buy one of the 50 made, you might have another solution – as Ford Racing is now offering the heart of the 2014 Cobra Jet as a crate engine.
2014 Mercedes S63 AMG 4MATIC
Meet the most powerful luxury sedan: 2014 Mercedes S63 AMG
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-AMG has gotten their hands on the 2014 S-Class and unleashed the all-new 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC.
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