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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.

Scott Fisher and his 1967 Fairlady Roadster

By Aaron Turpen G+ Jan 26 2014 - 1:17am

Enthusiast documents his ultimate road trip in a 1967 Datsun Fairlady

For many of us, when we need to unwind we take a drive. Sometimes, that drive becomes epic. For Scott Fisher, it was a 30,000 mile journey across America in his 1967 Datsun Fairlady Roadster.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Jan 26 2014 - 1:04am

Renault, Nissan combine manufacture and R&D. Is Renault coming to America?

Nissan and Renault, long partners who share the same CEO, is finally combining its research and development as well as some of its manufacturing lines in Europe and Asia. So does this mean that Renault vehicles might come to the U.S.?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Jan 25 2014 - 2:39pm

Nissan settles deceptive advertising suit with FTC

Nissan and TBWA Worldwide have settled a deceptive advertising suit with the Federal Trade Commission just days before the SuperBowl inundates the airwaves with some of the most expensive TV advertising in the world.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 25 2014 - 9:49am

BMW i3 in German Autobahn: Few Exciting Videos

BMW i3 fans always look for existing videos of this electric car and these few videos show the testing of the vehicle's reliability in German Autobahn.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 25 2014 - 8:45am

Watch this 2014 Subaru Forester ad that ranks as strangest ever

Subaru of Japan released a must-see new commercial for the 2014 Forester XT. But be careful, it could be unsettling.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 25 2014 - 7:12am

2014 Subaru WRX STI leads Sno* Drift despite big challenges

After a very challenging start, the 2014 Subaru WRX STI ended Day 1 of Snow* Drift Rally with a 27 second lead over rival Antoine L’Estage.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 24 2014 - 4:08pm

The New 2.3L EcoBoost Looks Right at Home in the 2015 Mustang Engine

Although Ford has talked about the new 2.3L EcoBoost in the 2015 Mustang at length, the company has been careful not to show off the underhood area of the new EcoBoost Mustang but thanks to an onlooker who was quick with the cell phone camera, we have a video showing the new turbocharged Mustang engine.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 24 2014 - 3:08pm

What our nose can tell us about the health of our car

People often try to explain a problem with their car by imitating its sound. Our noses can also be a great diagnostic tool.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 24 2014 - 1:53pm

Virginia repeals the Prius tax

Under new democratic governor, and former electric vehicle company founder, the Virginia tax on hybrids is now history.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 24 2014 - 1:21pm

SRT Viper Claims Class Pole Position in Mopar's Return to the Rolex 24

The mighty Viper GTS-R has returned to the Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona International Speedway after a 14 year absence and the Mopar supercar picked up right where it left off – claiming the top spot in the GTLM class thanks to a strong qualifying run by driver Marc Goossens.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 24 2014 - 12:42pm

New Deep Magenta Metallic Chevrolet Camaro to Debut in Chicago (Image)

In addition to the revised front and rear end, the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will feature a striking new exterior color choice – Deep Magenta Metallic – and that eye catching hue will make its grand debut at the upcoming 2014 Chicago Auto Show.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 24 2014 - 12:07pm

Chevrolet Corvette C7R Teams Struggle in Rolex 24 Qualifying, Corvette DPs Shine

The qualifying for the 2014 Rolex 24 hour race at Daytona International Speedway has been completed and the new Chevrolet Corvette C7R teams haven’t gotten the start that many expected – with one of the new Corvettes qualifying 4th in the class while the other car didn’t make an attempt to qualify.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 24 2014 - 10:31am

6 design elements on 2015 C-Class you don’t want to miss

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class made its debut at NAIAS and it comes with 6 distinctive design elements you don’t want to miss.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 24 2014 - 8:04am

Subaru puts safety before style: Customers love this new technology

Subaru has announced the debut of a new and improved version of its popular EyeSight driver assistance system. Customers love the safety system.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 24 2014 - 7:15am

Three new technologies that will make 2015 Subarus even safer

Subaru has announced three new technologies that will be debuting on the 2015 models later this year. They will make all Subarus even safer.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Jan 23 2014 - 10:36pm

FedEx testing Nissan e-NV200 van with LEAF powertrain

The electric powertrain of the Nissan LEAF is available as an option for the e-NV200 small cargo van and at the Washington Auto Show this week, FedEx has announced that they will be testing some of those electric vans in real world conditions in Washington, D.C.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 23 2014 - 3:21pm

2015 Ford Mustang is Faster than 2014 Models, EcoBoost Gets Surprising Top Speed

Information on the new 2015 Ford Mustang continues to flow out of the 2014 North American International Auto Show and the newest bit of info on the next generation Mustang pertains to the top speed - with an increase for the base V6 and GT models along with a surprisingly high top speed for the new EcoBoost Mustang.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 23 2014 - 12:25pm

Watch the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette C7R Race Car Come to Life in 4 Minutes

Pratt & Miller Engineering has offered up a short video that sweeps through the design, engineering and testing processes of the new Chevrolet Corvette C7R race car – giving Corvette lovers a chance to watch the newest track car to sport the crossed flags come to life in 4 minutes.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 23 2014 - 11:30am

The interesting reason a Tesla Model S costs only 50% more in China

Tesla has announced the pricing of its Model S for affluent Chinese EV car enthusiasts. How Tesla arrived at its price point and why US Tesla’s customers may care.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Jan 23 2014 - 11:26am

Pricing for 2015 Nissan GT-R announced, including Black and Track editions

The base price for the 2015 GT-R breaks $100k for the first time as the three trim levels receive their official price announcements from Nissan. Major changes mark the reasoning for the price increases.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 23 2014 - 7:38am

Think you can attempt this with your daily commuter?

The new 2014 Subaru WRX STI Rally Car is back in Atlanta, Michigan for the start of the 2014 Rally America Championship at Snow* Drift Rally.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 22 2014 - 3:55pm

2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker to Begin Production Later This Month

One of the biggest announcements at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas was the introduction of the 2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker and according to the Mopar gurus at Allpar, those Mopar muscle cars with the old school style hood will begin rolling off of the assembly line later this month.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 22 2014 - 3:01pm

2014 Chevrolet COPO Camaro #1 Raises $700,000 for Veterans Charity

Another high priced Chevy sold this past weekend at the Barrett Jackson Scottsdale auction was the very first 2014 COPO Camaro race car – which sold for an incredible $700,000 with every cent of that money going to a veteran’s charity.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 22 2014 - 1:38pm

The 2014 Radical RXC Hits US Shores with Ford Mustang, F150 Powerplants

The first street legal 2014 Radical RXC has arrived in the United States with a standard Ford Mustang engine and an optional Ford F150 engine working together to offer American buyers one of the fastest cars in the world…all with American powerplants.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 22 2014 - 12:28pm

Get Your Kid a Free 2015 Ford Mustang GT at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show (Video)

Ford Motor Company has teamed up with Revell to give away thousands of free 2015 Ford Mustang GT Coupe model kits to young show goers at the 2014 North American International Auto Show as part of the Make’N’Take area in the sprawling Ford brand display.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 22 2014 - 11:30am

Auto regulator agrees with Musk on Tesla Model S recall name change

Now that he is a week out of the job, the top US auto regulator sees things Tesla’s way. Better late than never.

2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Sport Edition

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 22 2014 - 7:20am

Mercedes UK tries to move out 2014 C-Class with AMG Sport Edition

Mercedes-Benz UK has announced the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Sport Edition. Do they need to move out the old C before the new 2015 C-Class arrives?

By Parks McCants G+ Jan 21 2014 - 9:10pm

2014 Honda Fit beats Nissan Versa-Note in initial purchase value

We took a very close look at these contenders to determine that Honda Fit is the superior new car value when compared to the Nissan Versa-Note. Identical in size and utility, it comes down to a cheapened price-point interior and performance, versus dollars well spent.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 21 2014 - 7:09pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang to Make its Big Screen Debut in Need for Speed (Video)

When the new Need for Speed movie debuts on March 14th, theater-goers will have their first chance to see the new 2015 Ford Mustang on the big screen – continuing a legacy that has made the mighty Mustang one of the most commonly featured cars in the history of the entertainment industry.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 21 2014 - 6:45pm

Ken Blocks RaptorTrax is the Most Unstoppable Ford F150 Ever

Ken Block and his Hoonigan Racing Division have introduced their latest masterpiece with the new Ford F150 RaptorTrax – a heavily modified version of Ford’s SVT Raptor F150 that is likely the most unstoppable F150 in the world.

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