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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.

2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI
New generation 2015 Subaru WRX STI will have to wait another year
By Denis Flierl on
The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI won’t be coming next year and we’ll have to wait until 2015 for the new model.
2013 Dodge Dart Image courtesy of Chrysler
Dodge Dart named Top Safety Pick+ despite other small car failures [video]
By Don Bain on
The 2013 Dodge Dart was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, despite the recently publicized problems with other commuter cars in small overlap impact testing.
Gen2 Chevy Volt to have 50-60 miles electric range, says Akerson
By David Herron on
GM CEO Dan Akerson has done it again, allowed his loose lips to say big things about future generations of the Chevy Volt.
FOX Sports has exclusive broadcast rights for Formula E electric car racing series
By David Herron on
The Formula E World Championship electric car racing series just lined up another piece of the puzzle ahead of launching the series: television broadcast of the races.
Topi Heikkinen celebrates his LA X GAmes win
Heikkinen Looks to Clinch 2013 Global RallyCross Championship in Atlanta
By Patrick Rall on
Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen and the rest of the Global RallyCross field takes to Atlanta Georgia this weekend with Heikkinen having a very real chance of locking up the 2013 points championship but 11 other drivers will hit the track in HotLanta to try to keep the Finn from grabbing the championship without a fight.
NSC announces roadway deaths down 5%
NSC announces roadway deaths drop by 5 percent
By John Goreham on
The National Safety Council announced roadway deaths were down in 2013 so far, but fails to explain why. Here is the answer.
2014 Toyota Tundra
2014 Toyota Tundra prices drop 0.7 percent from 2013 models
By Denis Flierl on
The newly-redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size truck will offer value-driven prices that reflect an overall decrease when it goes on sale this month.
Honda Civic Natural Gas
Which are greener natural gas powered or hybrid cars
By John Goreham on
Natural gas powered cars and trucks are finding many supporters, but are they really greener than other green car choices?
2014 GMC Canyon 2014 Chevy Colorado
2014 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon to make a comeback
By John Goreham on
General Motors has conceded the important small truck market to rival Toyota for many years. 2014 could be the year Chevy and GMC battle back.
2014 Chevrolet Camaro V6 RS Convertible
TorqueNews Exclusive: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro V6 RS Convertible Caught Uncovered in the Wild
By Patrick Rall on
Last night, I glanced out my office window and saw a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible sitting at the end of my driveway and fortunately, I was able to snap a handful of shots.
2015 Infiniti Q30 Concept
Infiniti Q30 Concept reveals brands expansion into new performance segment
By Denis Flierl on
The new Infiniti Q30 Concept reveals the brands new performance-oriented direction as they attempt to appeal to a new generation of buyers.
Audi Fleet Shuttle Quattro for Ender's Game
Audi designs VR sci-fi car for Ender's Game
By Aaron Turpen on
Despite its official title for the car, Audi has designed a very cool virtual concept to be used in the upcoming science fiction movie that is based on the best-selling novel.
Tesla Model S deliveries commence in Europe, first expansion outside North America
By David Herron on
Tesla's expansion of world-wide sales of the Model S met a big milestone with the first delivery in Norway (Europe).
2014 Fiat 500L models arrive in San Diego Image courtesy of Chrysler.
The Fiat 500L Urban Surf Party slated for 5 US cities
By Don Bain on
The first Fiat 500L Urban Surf Party kicked off the gala introduction of the 500L last Friday in Miami and the fun will continue as the svelte new model continues its celebratory procession to five more US cities.
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S sales rapidly growing, while accountants turn profit into loss
By David Herron on
Tesla continued to increase Model S sales, significantly beating their estimates, while accounting rules meant the company is showing a slight loss.
2007 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab. Image is public domain
Toyota issues voluntary recall of 342,000 Tacoma pickups
By Don Bain on
Toyota is issuing a voluntary recall of 2004 to 2011 Tacoma pickups for a factor not affecting function, but rather safety in the event of a collision.
BMW i8 offers sports car performance at 95 MPGe fuel efficiency
By David Herron on
The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid electric sports car offers high efficiency, fast acceleration, and a highly flexible all-wheel drive system with computerized intelligent torque vectoring for optimum handling.
2014 Subaru WRX and 2014 Subaru WRX STI
2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI remain a terrific value
By Denis Flierl on
The 2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI get a small price increase as Subaru announces pricing and options for 2014.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Skip Barber School adds the powerful Hyundai Genesis Coupe
By John Goreham on
The Skip Barber Racing School has added the venerable Hyundai Genesis Coupe to its stable of high performance cars for use on track. Skip Barber’s students will use both the 3.8 R-Spec and also the 3.8 Track versions of the rear-drive sports coupe in their training. The Genesis will join the Porsche 911, Lexus IS-F and Mazdaspeed 3 at the School’s multiple locations.
Steel wheels
Steel wheels may make a come back in fancy cars
By John Goreham on
A study by an industry group which supports the steel industry has confirmed that stylized steel wheels can be cost competitive and lighter than aluminum alloy wheels. According to the results of the project, a steel wheel that is still stylish enough for upscale vehicle applications could offer as much as a 40% savings in cost, while weighing about the same as aluminum.
The Ford F150 Tremor
Ford adding 3rd Shift, 900 New Jobs to Meet Huge F150 Demand
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced a new 3rd shift at the Kansas City plant that builds the F150 pickup – a move that will add around 900 new jobs as the company attempts to meet the booming demand for their bestselling truck.
2014 Ford Fiesta ST
2014 Ford Fiesta ST becoming an instant classic
By Denis Flierl on
Ford is having to increase production for the 2014 Fiesta ST in Europe as it can’t keep up with demand for the hot hatch.
GM Chief Economist Mustafa Monhatarem
GM's Chief Economist says young car buyers need cheaper cars
By David Herron on
The economic downturn is still hitting younger Americans with high unemployment and low income, preventing them from buying cars at the rate of previous generations.
Electric car charging
Electric cars don't swamp the grid, have enough driving range
By David Herron on
Southern California Edison released a white paper today outlining data from the 12,000 plug-in car owners in their service territory showing that the grid is capable of handling many more electric cars, that todays electric cars have enough range, and that range anxiety disappears after a couple weeks.
Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart suffers broken leg after sprint car wreck
By Anthony Faccenda on
NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart has broken his right leg and had surgery following a crash in sprint car race in Iowa Monday night.
The rear logo of the 2013 Chevy Volt
Chevy Volt Gets Huge Price Drop for 2014
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced the details on the 2014 Chevrolet Volt pricing and while the bestselling EV hasn’t changed much for the new model year, the 2014 Volt will come with a starting price that is $5,000 lower than the 2013 model year Volt.
2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
Last 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible selling at auction
By Denis Flierl on
Ford is selling the last retail 2014 Shelby GT500 Convertible in Reno during the inaugural Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson.
The Hyundai Tucson, the first hydrogen fuel cell production vehicle. Image courtesy of Newspress
Hyundai goes All-In for Hydrogen fueling in California
By Don Bain on
Hyundai is the foremost beneficiary of a $3 million grant from the California Energy Commission to Hydrogen Frontier, who will build a totally renewable hydrogen energy generation facility to serve the Hyundai hydrogen fueling station in Chino CA.
2013 Lexus IS F Pikes Peak race car
2014 Lexus IS F Debuts with a New Price and the Old Look
By Patrick Rall on
When Lexus introduced the awesome new 2014 Lexus IS without any mention of the high performance IS F package, many speculated that the 2014 model year would be without an F model but the
Japanese automaker has announced that the IS F is back for 2014 - with the same look and performance as the 2013 model year.
GreenTech Automotive
EV maker and importer GreenTech Automotive investigated by SEC
By John Goreham on
GreenTech Automotive, co-founded by former DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe is under investigation for issues related to the Department of Homeland Security's immigration program that grants citizenship to those who invest in struggling US areas.
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