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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.

Foust, Heikkinen and Isachsen celebrate in LA
Heikkinen Wins 4th Straight Global RallyCross Race - Secures Manufacturer's Championship for Ford
By Patrick Rall on
Toomas Topi Heikkinen is exhibiting success like few others in all of motorsports with his 4th consecutive win yesterday at the Los Angeles X Games – securing the manufacturer’s championship for Ford and pretty much guaranteeing himself his first ever Global RallyCross championship.
2014 Subaru BRZ STI
2014 Subaru BRZ STI confirmed as coming soon by STI
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has leaked a teaser image of the new 2014 BRZ STI performance model and tells us that it’s “coming soon.”
Russian hybrid Krymsk APC courtesy of MIC press office
Russia develops stealthy hybrid armored troop carrier
By Aaron Turpen on
Russia's Military-Industrial Company has successfully developed and tested a diesel-electric hybrid, armored personnel carrier (APC) capable of silent running on batteries alone for short distances. Getting Cold War chills?
The Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Vault by Console Vault
Turn your Toyota Tacoma or Tundra into secure vault for valuables
By Don Bain on
Having your car broken into is a dismal experience, especially if things of value are taken and even more so if the pilfered items can boost your liability via the actions of criminals.
2014 Audi RS 7
2014 Audi RS 7 is the ultimate performance sedan [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Audi has announced pricing on the all-new 2014 RS 7 and it won’t come cheap to drive the ultimate performance sedan.
2015 Acura NSX
Acura NSX prototype teased ahead of breaking cover at Mid-Ohio
By Denis Flierl on
The Acura NSX prototype will break cover tomorrow at Mid-Ohio and Acura has teased us with a new video ahead of its debut. The prototype is a forerunner of the new 2015 Acura NSX that will be built here in the U.S.
2014 Toyota Tundra
All new U.S. built 2014 Toyota Tundra takes on American trucks
By Denis Flierl on
The all-new completely redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra is 100 percent American designed and built here in the U.S. Can it compete with Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet?
50 Years of Mustang
Mustang Countdown video series launches to celebrate the iconic sports car
By Aaron Turpen on
A new weekly video series from Ford celebrates 50 years of the Ford Mustang, revealing the stories behind the car and how it's touched people globally. The first video features the Mustang 1 concept car and the one millionth Mustang as it rolls off the line. See it all here!
The 2014 Toyota 4Runner Trail grade. Image courtesy of Toyota.
The 2014 Toyota 4Runner pays tribute to its rugged 4bearance
By Don Bain on
The rugged Toyota 4Runner will mark its 30th year of production next year, and in honor of that milestone the exterior of the refreshed 2014 model is showing off the DNA from its rugged heritage of offroad performance.
Cadillac Plan
GM using ultrasonic welding and automated testing in Cadillac ELR battery pack
By David Herron on
To assure a high quality battery in the Cadillac ELR Plug-in Hybrid, GM's manufacturing team is using ultrasonic welding technology to build the battery pack, and an automated computer vision system for quality checks.
New Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse to Debut in Frankfurt
By Patrick Rall on
Even though the Lamborghini Gallardo is due to race off into the sunset in the very near future, the Italian supercar builder has continued to introduce new, exciting packages for the “entry level” Lambo with the newest example being the stunning Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse shown here.
2013 Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf Beats Chevrolet Volt in July 2013 Sales - Nabs Annual Lead
By Patrick Rall on
The battle to be the best selling electric vehicle in the US has continued to heat up as the Nissan Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt in July 2013 – allowing the all electric Nissan to climb back into the top spot in annual EV sales race.
Carfax warns flood-damaged cars being sold by scammers nationwide
By David Herron on
Flood's damage cars beyond repair but that doesn't stop scammers from "repairing" them and passing the cars off as regular, non-flooded, cars.
2012 Chevrolet Camaro SEMA Car
Chevrolet Camaro Gets Revenge for June - Crushes Ford Mustang in July
By Patrick Rall on
Just one month after the Ford Mustang posted a strong enough month to hand the Chevrolet Camaro the worst monthly sales volume beating in years – the Camaro battled back to beat the Mustang by an even larger margin in July 2013.
2014 Porsche Macan
2014 Porsche Macan confirmed for world debut at LA Auto Show
By Denis Flierl on
Porsche has officially announced that it will introduce the new 2014 Macan, their highly anticipated SUV crossover at the 2013 LA Auto Show.
Over $22 million in new Dept. of Energy biofuels research grants
By David Herron on
The US Dept. of Energy has announced over $22 million in research grants to advance biofuels technology and research.
X Games LA to Boast Biggest Global RallyCross Field of 2013
By Patrick Rall on
The racers of Global RallyCross take to the track of the X Games Los Angeles this weekend and winning the final X Games GRC gold of 2013 won’t be easy as the shootout in the City of Angels will feature the biggest field of the 2013 season.
2004 Ford Escape
Ford shells out $17.35 million to government over recall delay claims
By Anthony Faccenda on
Ford has paid the government $17.35 million settle accusations that the automaker knowingly delayed a Ford Escape safety recall by over a year.
2014 BMW 328d Rated as the Most Efficient Non-Hybrid Luxury Car in America
By Patrick Rall on
The fuel economy figures for the 2014 BMW 328d range and in rear drive sedan form, the diesel powered 3 Series is the most fuel efficient non-hybrid luxury car sold in America while also being one of the most fuel efficient cars in any vehicle class – with only the market’s top hybrid models besting the diesel BMW in MPGs.
Subaru WRX SR40
Subaru launches ultra exclusive 2013 WRX RS40 in Australia
By Denis Flierl on
The last current-generation special edition 2013 Subaru WRX is being launched in Australia called the RS40.
The Escape production line at Ford's Louisville Automotive Plant
New Ford Escape rapidly climbing sales and production pinnacles
By Don Bain on
In the initial two quarters of 2013, Ford has sold more new Escape models than any SUV in its class, while the plant where it’s built has produced more new vehicles during the same period than any Ford plant in North America ever has.
Chevy Cruze Clean Diesel is GM's cleanest diesel or gasoline car ever
By David Herron on
The new generation of turbo-charged clean diesels, like the Cruze Turbo Diesel, are cleaner and more fuel efficient than ever.
Ford Ranger Rally Racer going to Dakar
Ford Racing confirms that it will be in the 2014 Dakar rally
By Aaron Turpen on
Ford will be entering a spec-designed Ford Ranger from South Africa in one of the world's most anticipated annual offroad rally races.
Ford offers power to choose CNG/LPG capable F-150 pickups
By David Herron on
CNG and LPG, offering both lower costs and cleaner emissions than gasoline or diesel, are an attractive option for commercial fleet owners, who can now buy CNG-capable Ford F-150 pickup trucks.
James Franco BMW i3, 2014 BMW i3
James Franco tries and fails to coherently discuss the BMW i3 at vehicle launch party [video]
By Anthony Faccenda on
Actor James Franco repeatedly called the all-new BMW i3 electric car an ‘electronic’ car while promoting the vehicle at BMW’s London launch party on Monday.
The Ford Focus ST and Ford Fiesta ST at Ken Block's HQ
Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST Buyers to Get Free Performance Driver's Training
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company announced today that buyers of the sporty Focus ST and Fiesta ST will be able to attend the Octane Academy high performance driving school at Miller Motorsports Park where they will receive complementary driving instruction – giving owners a chance to unlock the full potential of their hot Ford hatchback in a safe setting under the watchful eyes of professional instructors.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz most solen luxury brand, Mercedes-Benz C-Class most stolen, luxury car theft in the US
Mercedes-Benz named most popular luxury brand amongst car thieves
By Anthony Faccenda on
A new study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau has found that Mercedes-Benz leads all other luxury automakers when it comes to car thefts in the United States.
Stephan Verdier's Subaru
Millen, Verdier and Hyundai to Make Global RallyCross Return at X Games LA
By Patrick Rall on
Rhys Millen and Stephan Verdier had the rug ripped out from under their Global RallyCross careers last season when Hyundai announced that they were pulling out of all North American motorsports but both drivers will make their GRC return this weekend at the LA X Games – with Verdier driving a privately owned and sponsored Subaru WRX while Millen will bring out the same Hyundai Veloster race cars that he used in 2012.
HF V8
Ford's in his flivver, all's well with the world
By Don Bain on
It would be Henry Ford’s 150th birthday, were he alive today, and chances are he would be happy with how the company he founded is doing over 100 years after he began building a Model T every 90 minutes on the revolutionary moving assembly line he created.
2014 Audi S3 Sportback with LTE
2014 Audi S3 Sportback first car in the world to bring LTE
By Denis Flierl on
Audi will be the first automaker to bring the fast LTE data transfer and the 2014 S3 Sportback will be the first car in the world to receive it. What will this mean for drivers and passengers?
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