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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 Scion tC
Scion will rock SEMA with 3 amazing tC tuner cars
By John Goreham on
The annual Scion Tuner Challenge is on. Three cool designs will vie for the top prize at SEMA.
2013 Cadillac ATS
Cadillac to Launch New "Work Hard, Be Lucky" Advertising Campaign
By Patrick Rall on
For decades, the Cadillac brand has been marketed as an elite brand for elite people but the luxury moniker’s new advertising firm is taking the marketing campaign in a completely different direction with the upcoming “Work Hard, Be Lucky” theme that is set to hit the airwaves over the next few weeks with a full scale launch in November.
2012 Audi A8 Image courtesy of Audi of America
5 great reasons to buy an Audi TDI clean diesel vehicle
By Don Bain on
Audi is building excellent clean diesel vehicles and the argument for considering such vehicles keeps growing stronger – here are five reasons they make even more sense.
The Fiat Abarth 500 new and old
Abarth Announces Special Edition Fiat 500 to Celebrate 50 Years of 595
By Patrick Rall on
Fiat’s high performance Abarth division is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary and to do so, the Italian automaker will offer up a special higher performance edition of the Abarth 595 that is improved over the standard 595 in every way – but like the Abarth 595 American buyers shouldn’t expect to be seeing these at their local Fiat dealership.
Projected Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2013
Tesla CEO taking family road trip with Model S and Superchargers
By David Herron on
To demonstrate that the Tesla Model S is the first electric car that can credibly take a road trip, Elon Musk is planning to take a family road trip (five sons) in a Model S from Los Angeles to New York City.
Win a 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 from the Fargo Air Museum
By Patrick Rall on
If you have been hoping that someone would give you a 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 for as little as $50, you are in luck as the Fargo Air Museum in North Dakota is currently running a contest and the first prize just so happens to be that Boss 302.
The Xbox One Holden VF Commodore
Xbox One, Forza Motorsport 5 to Coming to V8 Supercars
By Patrick Rall on
The folks from Microsoft have announced a new sponsorship program with a team in the Australian V8 Supercar series for Xbox One and Forza Motorsport 5 that will put the colors of the upcoming gaming console and driving simulator in front of racing fans – while jointly announcing that the famous Australian race course Bathurst will appear in Forza 5.
2014 Toyota Corolla
Toyota's challenge - marketing the 2014 Corolla to its oldest and youngest buyers at once
By John Goreham on
The Corolla is the world's best-selling nameplate. However, it has arrive at that spot in an odd way. Its buyers tend to come from the oldest and at the same time youngest groups of new car buyers. How does Toyota market the car given that reality?
Toyota Lexus Recall
Toyota will recall Highlander Hybrids, and Lexus RX 400h, IS 350 and GS 350 vehicles
By John Goreham on
Toyota and Lexus will recall a quarter million vehicles. Read on to see why, and if your car made the list.
Mercedes-Benz 2015 CLA 45 AMG Racing Series concept
Mercedes unveils track-ready 2015 CLA 45 AMG
By Denis Flierl on
When Mercedes unveils the new 2015 CLA 45 AMG Racing Series concept car at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it provides a preview of another customer sport racing car from Mercedes-AMG.
2014 Mazda CX-5 by Aaron Turpen
Mazda sets 10 year sales record with August numbers
By Aaron Turpen on
Mazda North America sold over 28,000 vehicles in August, making this its best August of the past ten years. Both year-on-year and year-to-date sales are up, showing that the company is making inroads into the American market.
2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL at Petes by Aaron Turpen
Nissan sees 22.3% rise in sales, justifying its American investments
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan sold over 120,000 cars in August, setting a new record, most of them core models, though Infiniti also saw a nice uptick, proving that Nissan's aggressive growth and manufacturing increase plans are justified.
Lexus 2014 IS350
Toyota sales strong, but details matter
By John Goreham on
Like almost all manufacturers Toyota's sales are strong. However, looking deep we can see that some models are doing amazingly well, and some others are actually behind last year. We break it down.
2013 Chevy Volt
California legislature extends HOV sticker access for plug-in vehicles
By David Herron on
Widely recognized as a sought-after perk, HOV access for solo drivers could drive electrified vehicle adoption as it did for hybrid vehicles a decade ago.
Put a Flawless 1965 Ford Mustang in Your Game Room for $9,995
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced that those enthusiasts who want to have the ultimate expression of Mustang fan-hood can now purchase a near life-sized 1965 Ford Mustang pool table that brings all of the beauty of the original American pony car right into their game room.
The 2013 Chevrolet Volt
Nissan Leaf Posts Best Sales Month Ever in August - Still Gets Crushed by the Chevy Volt
By Patrick Rall on
The Nissan Leaf posted its best sales month ever in August 2013 but due to the fact that the Chevrolet Volt also posted its best sales month ever – the extended range electric Chevy handed a sound beating to the all electric Nissan.
Lexus LF-NX
New Lexus LF-NX compact crossover to be unveiled in Germany
By John Goreham on
The new Lexus LF-NX concept will be slotted in under the RX 350 in the Lexus sport utility line-up. Based on the concept's aggressive design it is clear that Lexus is tired of being called boring.
The 2014 Audi R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder. Image courtesy of AoA.
Audi USA sales jump 21.5% in August
By Don Bain on
In eight short months, Audi has sold more cars in the USA during 2013 than the entire year of 2010; with a 21.5 percent jump this August alone, year over year.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Centenial Edition
A Smaller Twin Turbo V8 Could Power the C7 Corvette Stingray Z06 - or Z07?
By Patrick Rall on
Rumors have surfaced that General Motors is working on a new higher performance of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that will be powered by a smaller displacement twin turbocharged V8 and because it will follow the basic engineering direction of the C6 Z06 but with a new smaller engine – this new super Corvette could be called the Z07.
The Jeep Wrangler Polar
The Jeep Wrangler Polar to Debut in Frankfurt
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has announced the first of their Frankfurt Motor Show debuts with the new Jeep Wrangler Polar – a special edition package for the European market that is designed to commemorate the coldest place on Earth.
Ford Vignale Mondeo
Ford Announces New Vignale Sub-Brand in Europe
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced that to offer European customers a more premium ownership experience, they are rolling out the new Vignale sub-brand – bringing a more luxurious feel to models currently offered overseas and beginning with the Ford Mondeo.
2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI
Future Cars: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI is coming, but don’t expect it to be anything like the tenth-generation model.
2014 Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester stealing sales from Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is outselling the 2014 Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V and Subaru is having problems keeping up with the demand.
Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid
Porsche 918 Spyder, a high speed high fuel efficiency supercar for the future
By David Herron on
Porsche's newest plug-in hybrid, the 918 Spyder, which will debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, is a no-compromise supercar with the fuel efficiency of a compact car.
The 2015 Audi A3 sedan. Image courtesy of Audi
Will Audi be the next big player in car sharing?
By Don Bain on
Audi may well be the next big player in the car sharing game if the document the DC Auto Geek found online is genuine, referring to a service labeled Audi Access.
Lexus Eco Challenge
Lexus announces 2013 Eco Challenge award worth $500K
By John Goreham on
Lexus' 7th annual Eco Challenge is about to get underway. Students, teachers, and schools can earn up to $30,000 in prizes per winner.
Tesla Model S
What's behind Tesla's masive stock gains in 2013
By David Herron on
Tesla Motors stock has risen over 400% in the last six months, and by market capitalization the company is rivaling the smaller automakers, which raises the question: Why?
2014 Mazda3 in Moscow
Mazda3 Hatchbacks on Hiroshima to Frankfurt tour enter Moscow
By Aaron Turpen on
Eight 2014 Mazda3 cars have made the harrowing journey from Hiroshima, Japan to Moscow, Russia on their way to the Frankfurt Motor Show over a total of 9,300 miles of some of the world's most questionable roads.
Bentley Continental GT S Convertible
Bentley introduces hot new S models for Continental GT range
By Aaron Turpen on
As if the Bentley Continental GT Convertible and Coupe were not beautiful enough, the Crew at Crewe is offering a sportier S model with even more driving excellence.
2014 Nissan LEAF in South Africa
Nissan LEAF to make debut as first electric vehicle in South Africa
By Aaron Turpen on
The 2014 Nissan LEAF will be making its debut at the Johannesburg International Motor Show and will go on sale as the first EV in the country.
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