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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 S-Class
2014 Mercedes S-Class: More features with a lower price
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing on the new 2014 S-Class luxury saloon and prices reflect a price/value improvement of 2.8 percent vs. the outgoing model.
Nissan NISMO Watch Concept
Nissan unveils a new watch from NISMO
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan wants to offer the first smart watch that specifically connects the driver to the car and has unveiled the idea in the Nismo Watch Concept.
Nissan e-NV200 Barcelona Taxi
Nissan e-NV200 electric taxi debuts in Frankfurt
By Aaron Turpen on
The new Nissan e-NV200 Barcelona Taxi debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, showcasing the future of hired transport in Spain's capital city.
1962 Ford Mustang I Concept
Ford Re-Issues the Original 1962 Ford Mustang I Concept Video
By Patrick Rall on
The next generation Ford Mustang will help the Motor Company celebrate 50 years of sports car excellence but what many people don’t realize is that the earliest Mustang Concept from 1962 more closely resembled a modern supercar than it did the original Ford Mustang - and today Ford issued a very brief release containing a handful of videos including a documentary piece about the very first Mustang I Concept.
2014 Nissan Rogue
2014 Nissan Rogue breaks cover in the US, showcasing an all-new CCSUV
By Aaron Turpen on
The all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue features a total redesign and enters showrooms in November. Its unveil coincided with the X-TRAIL in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
VW unveils e-up and e-Golf electric cars at Frankfurt Motor Show
By David Herron on
Affirming yesterdays pledge that VW would make a major move into electrified vehicles, the company is showing two all electric cars, the e-up and e-Golf, in Frankfurt.
2014 Mazda3 Hiroshima to Frankfurt marathon
Mazda3 hatchbacks complete 9,300 mile tour
By Aaron Turpen on
The Mazda Hiroshima to Frankfurt marathon completed just in time for Mazda to open its booth at the Frankfurt Motor Show to show off the prowess of the all-new Mazda3.
Projected European Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2014
Tesla pledges European Supercharger coverage in several whole countries by end of 2014
By David Herron on
The expanding Tesla Supercharger network is beginning to spread across Europe, and is slated to cover several whole countries, as the company ramps up sales, service and show-rooms across Europe.
2013 Dodge Dart GT
Rumored: The 2014 Dodge Dart with the 2.4L Engine Could Hit 36mpg
By Patrick Rall on
Rumors are floating around the internet that the 2014 Dodge Dart sedans powered by the 2.4L Tigershark 4-cylinder engine will offer 36 miles per gallon on the highway – an improvement of 30% over those Darts powered by the same engine during the 2013 model year.
2015 Porsche 918 Hybrid
Porsche 918 Hybrid Shatters Dodge Viper Nurburgring Production Record
By Patrick Rall on
This morning at the start of the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, the Porsche 918 Hybrid supercar made its world production debut and with that debut came the announcement that the new Porsche had shattered the previous Nürburgring production street car record set by the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR back in 2011 – with the new 918 hybrid turning in an incredible lap time of 6 minutes and 57 seconds.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country
6.2L V8 Officially Makes New Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Most Powerful on the Market
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced the official power ratings for the 6.2L V8 engine that powers the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2014 GMC Sierra – numbers that make the new top of the line GM half ton pickups the most powerful available on the market today.
2014 Chevrolet Malibu
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Base Offers Same MPG as Malibu Eco Hybrid
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors and the EPA have announced the fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu lineup and in a surprising move, the new base model Malibu with a conventional 2.5L 4-cylinder engine offers identical fuel economy numbers to the higher priced Malibu Eco hybrid – leaving many to question why someone would pay the extra money for the hybrid package.
Lexus LF-NX Concept
Lexus unveils LF-NX concept in Germany
By John Goreham on
Lexus pulls back the curtain on its first all-new vehicle in years at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, and it is going to shake up the premium compact crossover market.
2014 Subaru BRZ
Torque Report: 2014 Subaru BRZ gets high tech upgrades
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2014 Subaru BRZ has been announced in Canada and it gets some new high-tech upgrades for the new model year.
Mercedes-Benz Concept S-Class-Coupe
Mercedes Concept S-Class Coupe reveals next generation intelligence [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes unveiled the new Concept S-Class Coupe at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt today with all its intelligence.
2013 Scion xB
Update - Toyota spokesman defends Scion with vigor
By John Goreham on
Scion isn't going away is the official word. However, there are no new models coming anytime soon. Going away may be a relative term.
2013 Audi A3 e-Tron plug-in hybrid
VW Chief pledges electrified vehicle leadership by 2018
By David Herron on
Volkswagen, late to the game of electrified cars, says they have the technology lined up and ready to use across the vehicles manufactured by Volkswagen Group companies.
JC Design 2015 Ford Mustang
The 2015 Ford Mustang Rendered by JC Design
By Patrick Rall on
There are lots of pictures of the next generation 2015 Ford Mustang floating around the internet but the one shown above which was discovered by the folks at The Mustang Source at Mustang6g.com is the best that I have seen thus far – although it paints a picture that could be very controversial if the production model does look similar to what is shown above.
The Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept in Detroit
Jeep Wrangler Dragon Edition Sees Production
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group rolled out the very conceptual looking Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept at the 2012 with design cues that seemed ideal for the Chinese market but word on the street is that the Dragon Package has been approved for production and is even reaching dealerships as you read this piece.
The 2014 Buick Regal GS
2014 Buick Regal Pricing Includes Several Surprises Like AWD, Less Power in the GS
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced the pricing for the 2014 Buick Regal this morning including the numbers for the new “base” turbo models, the eAssist drivetrain, the “high performance” Regal GS and the new optional all wheel drive setup – with the least expensive 2014 Regal starting at $30,615 with destination.
Chevrolet Tahoe
All New 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban to Be Unveiled Thursday
By Patrick Rall on
On Thursday September 12th, General Motors will unveil the all new 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban in New York City and while the only “information” provided thus far is the logo artwork for each truck - we can make some guesses as to what to expect from the next generation large SUVs.
Mercedes Concept S-Class Coupe
New teaser shows a gorgeous Mercedes Concept S-Class Coupe [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes just released a teaser video of the new Concept S-Class Coupe that wets our appetites before its reveal at the Frankfurt Auto Show.
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
2013 Lancer Evolution driving Mitsubishi's sales boost
By Denis Flierl on
Sales at Mitsubishi are up and the 2013 Lancer Evolution has helped the brand in August here in the U.S.
2013 Mercedes C63 AMG
Mercedes C63 AMG shows performance is alive and well in UK
By Denis Flierl on
AMG registrations are up 142 per cent in the UK and the 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG is leading the way. Who says performance cars are a thing of the past?
Ford C-MAX Energi
Ford's strong electrified vehicle sales in August, second only to Toyota
By David Herron on
Ford is reporting strong sales growth in hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars, validating their Power of Choice strategy which aims to grab market share from Toyota and Honda.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Two world's first features on the 2014 Mercedes S-Class
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2014 S-Class at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and guests are treated to ultimate luxury and two world's first luxury systems.
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
Torque Report: Subaru goes from little known secret to established brand
By Denis Flierl on
Canada’s fastest growing Japanese automaker is Subaru with the 2013 XV Crosstrek leading the charge.
The Audi Quattro Sports Concept. Image courtesy of Audi of America
What the world needs now: A 700 HP Audi Quattro getting 94 mpg
By Don Bain on
The all new Audi Quattro Sport Concept can do all that and even go from zero to 60 in 3.7 seconds – you can even have two of the three simultaneously, just not all three at once.
Tesla Model S component view
Tesla's electric car plans set to swamp worldwide lithium battery manufacturing
By David Herron on
Tesla Motors, with plans to be making 400,000 cars a year or more by 2018, is pushing suppliers to build a truly gargantuan battery cell manufacturing plant.
Projected Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2013
Tesla Motors brings Superchargers to Texas, where they can't sell cars
By David Herron on
On Tuesday, Tesla will open their second Supercharger location in Texas, and are planning to open several more by the end of the year, despite being blocked from selling cars in Texas.
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