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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.

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.
2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic
The 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT Gets Launch Control, V6 Gets New Suspension
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has announced the details for the 2014 Dodge Challenger and while there are no major changes for the new model year – the overall performance of the Challenger lineup is improved with a new Launch Control system for the SRT models along with new optional handling packages for those cars with the Pentastar V6.
The Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Camaro Sales Explode in August Crushing the Mustang and Challenger
By Patrick Rall on
Although the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has been well short of the 2012 sales figures throughout the first half of the year, an explosion in Camaro sales in August 2013 allowed the bowtie-clad muscle car to pummel both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger while also pulling away from the Mustang in the annual sales race.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally
Ford Boss Alan Mulally Plans to Run the Motor Company Through 2014
By Patrick Rall on
Amidst rumors that he is being hunted by other corporations in need of solid management, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally has stated that he plans to continue leading the automotive giant through at least 2014.
2014 Subaru Forester
Subaru gets unbelievable number of new buyers with Forester and BRZ
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru continues to set all-time sales records with the 2014 Forester, BRZ and Impreza WRX sales. But there is more to the story.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe concept
Mercedes S-Class Coupe revealed ahead of Frankfurt IAA
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the 2015 S-Class Coupe in concept form at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show in a few days.
2013 Mazda Mazda5
2013 Mazda5 gets listed on AAA's 'Top Cars for Growing Families'
By Aaron Turpen on
The all-new 2013 Mazda5 minivan has been chosen as a top vehicle by one of the most respected travel organizations in the nation. Find out why.
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Official 2014 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy Figures Announced by the EPA
By Patrick Rall on
The EPA website FuelEconomy.gov has published the first official fuel economy figures for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee and with numbers of 31mpg on the highway, the striking new Jeep is towards the top of the segment in terms of both power and fuel economy.
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.
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