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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.

BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S, win in Next Green Car awards
By David Herron on
The awards, based on a scientifically-oriented ranking of which car is the greenest, identified the BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S, and other cars as the greenest in their categories.
bmw m4 concept 5
Leaked Images of the new BMW M4 Concept Arrive Online
By Patrick Rall on
The all new BMW M4 Concept is set to make its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance but thanks to the wonders of the internet – we have our first look at the new high performance BMW sports coupe before it breaks cover in Monterey.
BMW 4 Series M Performance
BMW 4 Series now available with special M Performance bits
By John Goreham on
BMW's quest to make customers feel special is now a formal effort led by the parts department.
2014 Ford Shelby GT500
Mustang Alley features 800 classic Mustangs and full 2014 Ford Mustang lineup
By Denis Flierl on
As Ford celebrates 50 years of production of the Ford Mustang, Mustang Alley will feature more than 800 classic Mustangs and the full 2014 Ford Mustang lineup this year.
Honda Project Drive-In
Honda wants to save your drive-in theater
By Aaron Turpen on
As the era of 35mm film distribution wanes, drive-in theaters are finding themselves going out of business. Honda wants to change that with Project Drive-In. If you have a favorite drive-in theater, you can vote to have Honda buy it new equipment to save it. Read on.
1961 Ferrari 250 GT California
Cameron's Dad's Ferrari from Ferris Bueller up for sale (again)
By John Goreham on
The 250 GT California that made two valets very happy in the movie is up for sale again. If you have ever wanted it, now is your chance.
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 Image courtesy of MBUSA.
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 all-new compact SUV escapes pavement
By Don Bain on
Mercedes-Benz will debut the all-new 2015 GLA250 4MATIC compact SUV at the International Auto Show at Frankfurt this September and though it’s much too pretty for the backwoods, it’s rearing to go from the city to suburban tracts, country estates and, yes, even off the pavement.
Two Teasers of the Ram Concept Truck Coming to the Woodward Dream Cruise
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has just offered up a pair of teaser images of the mysterious Ram Concept Truck that will debut at 10am on Saturday at the Woodward Dream Cruise and from these two images it is pretty clear that this concept is the next generation Ram 1500 Rumble Bee.
2014 Ford Shelby GT500 at Barrett-Jackson
Last 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible brings half million
By Aaron Turpen on
The last of the retail 2014 model year Shelby GT500 convertibles to be made was auctioned for charity and brought far more than its sticker price, a cool half million dollars from a guy in Kansas.
Teen driving rates
Teens fear driving amid high traffic fatality rates, survey
By David Herron on
Motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for teenagers, and while many teens are skipping car ownership and driving, there is a surge in traffic fatalities among teens.
2014 Dodge Durango
3-Row 2014 Dodge Durango pricing is hard to ignore
By John Goreham on
The 2014 Durango offers an attractive alternative to the Highlander and Pathfinder for a large family looking at an SUV with three full rows of seating.
2013 Toyota RAV4 Review
2013 Toyota RAV4 Review: All Grown Up in Every Way
By Patrick Rall on
While the 2013 Toyota RAV4 introduces the new generation of the popular compact SUV without the optional V6 or the EV drivetrain, the sporty looking crossover has improved in pretty much every way.
2014 Audi TTS Competition
2014 Audi TTS Competition coming with more performance
By Denis Flierl on
Audi will celebrate 500,000 Audi TT cars with a special edition 2014 Audi TTS Competition that will be fast and exclusive.
A 1967 Cadillac Eldorado in an auto showroom. Image public domain.
New Cadillac Concept Car to debut at Pebble Beach in two days
By Don Bain on
Cadillac has a new hush-hush design Concept Car slated to debut this Friday at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance at a nearby exhibit highlighting the 2013 models and classics from the brand’s rich heritage.
Fiat 500 acts a little naughty with new Cattiva
By John Goreham on
The Fiat 500 is a car with personality. The new Cattiva reveals its cool dark side.
SRT Viper Gets First Big Racing Victory in Wisconsin
By Patrick Rall on
While it came much later than company executives would have hoped, the new SRT Viper GTS-R racing program scored their first win this past weekend at Road America in the American LeMans Series.
Toyota Hybrid R Concept Yaris hybrid
Toyota Hybrid-R Concept will be Yaris hybrid with more than 400 hp
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota has released more information on the Hybrid-R Concept and the new teaser image reveals it’s a Yaris hybrid.
The Acura NSX Concept Image courtesy of Newspress
Acura NSX Concept to grace Pebble Beach
By Don Bain on
The Acura NSX hybrid supercar concept has been drawing large crowds and lots of interest ever since its 2012 NAIAS debut, Super Bowl ads and Mid-Ohio performance preview, along with video teasers confirming the car as a viable prototype.
Tanner Foust and Topi Heikkinen celebrate their 1-2 finish in Atlanta
Topi Heikkinen Wins 5th Straight - Secures 2013 Global RallyCross Championship
By Patrick Rall on
Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen continued his amazing 2013 Global RallyCross season this weekend in Atlanta – winning his 5th straight race and guaranteeing himself the 2013 GRC championship even though there are two races left on the season.
Racing champion Gil de Ferran named Formula E Ambassador
By David Herron on
A racer with 20+ years of winning IndyCar and Formula 1 races has joined Formula E as both Ambassador and Advisor.
EV charging station
ECOtality in financial trouble, hires restructuring adviser, possible bankruptcy
By David Herron on
ECOtality, operator of the BLINK charging network, is exploring restructuring or sale of the company, or else bankruptcy.
2014 SRT Viper Base Price Jumps Over $100,000 with New Standard Features
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology group has announced the 2014 SRT Viper pricing and the second model year of the new generation Mopar supercar will cost buyers $2,000 more than the 2013 – now bringing the base price of the Viper over the $100,000 figure when you factor in the gas guzzler tax.
2014 Corvette Stingray
10 ways the amazing 2014 Corvette Stingray talks to you
By John Goreham on
The new Corvette Stingray is able to talk to its driver in ten ways, but it always shows the driver what is needed on that particular drive.
Kia new compact car
Kia Teases New B-Segment Compact Coupe Headed to Frankfurt (Images)
By Patrick Rall on
Kia has offered up a pair of teasers showing off a new B-segment compact coupe that will debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show and while these early shots show features that will likely not make it past the concept stages – this new compact could offer up some hints to the future of Kia vehicle design.
John Force's Ford Mustang Funny Car
Ford Announces Departure from NHRA Drag Racing
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Racing has announced that they will cease any factory backing of the highest levels of the NHRA drag racing series after 2014 – leaving Pro Stock and Funny Car drivers in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series searching for new manufacturer’s sponsorships for the 2015 season.
2014 Honda Civic Tourer
2014 Honda Civic Tourer breaks cover before official Frankfurt reveal [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Honda has revealed the new 2014 Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
2013 Scion FR-S Image courtesy of Toyota
Toyota designing two variants of Scion FR-S
By Don Bain on
Toyota’s Tatsuya Tada, chief engineer and director of the auto group's sports car division, has indicated the firm plans to build two more rear-wheel-drive sports cars to compliment the Scion FR-S, sold as the Toyota 86 in Asia.
No.22 Hertz Ford Mustang Penske Racing
22 Hertz Ford Mustang wins big with Watkins Glen Triumph
By Denis Flierl on
Yesterday’s win was the fourth of the season for Brad Keselowski and eighth for the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang and Penske Racing team.
2013 Ford Focus 'Twin Focus'
2013 Ford Focus aces IIHS crash tests
By Aaron Turpen on
The 2013 Ford Focus has undergone safety testing at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and came out a winner, grabbing the highest possible award.
2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL by Aaron Turpen
2014 Nissan Altima gets Monroney'd
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan has announced pricing and options for the upgraded 2014 Altima, including some new technology to be showcased in the company's flagship sedan.
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