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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.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 12 2013 - 9:09am

Kimi Raikkonen to return to Ferrari next season

The 2007 Formula One Champion returns to the team Ferrari that helped him earn that honor.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 12 2013 - 8:38am

2015 Mercedes GLA appeals to a new generation of active buyers

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz makes its global premier at the 2013Frankfurt Auto Show and it’s possibly the sportiest SUV in the world.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 12 2013 - 7:04am

45 mpg 2014 Mercedes E250 BlueTEC is best-in-class

Mercedes has announced the new 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan that will get 45 mpg on the highway and 28 city fuel mileage and it’s here for U.S buyers.

The 2015 Ford Mustang - rendering by JC Design

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 11 2013 - 6:34pm

TorqueNews Exclusive: Insider Says 2015 Ford Mustang Renderings "Aren't Far Off"

We have been speculating for months now what the 2015 Ford Mustang might look like when it is introduced with spy shots and renderings adding to that fire and while others downplay those images – TorqueNews has spoken with a member of the Mustang development team that offered up some information on the next generation pony car.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 11 2013 - 6:24pm

2014 Ford Fiesta ST Nears 89mph in the Quarter Mile (Video)

The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST will arrive later this year as the second global performance car based on an “economy car” and as part of the ongoing Fiesta Movement, Fiesta Agent Michael Berenis took his 20914 Fiesta ST to the drag strip and while the ET wasn’t fantastic – the 89 mile per hour trap speed is mighty impressive.

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By John Goreham G+ Sep 11 2013 - 4:28pm

Toyota releases details of 2014 RAV 4

The second year of the 2014 Toyota RAV 4 does not offer any power or safety improvements. Will that slow the tremendous sales surge the vehicle has had?

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 11 2013 - 4:05pm

Most SRT and Jeep Models Get a 2014 Pricing Increase - Dodge, Ram and Chrysler to Follow Suit

We brought you the news roughly a month ago about the 2014 SRT Viper pricing increases and with pricing becoming available online for the entire SRT lineup as well as the full 2014 Jeep lineup – it looks like many Chrysler Group products will cost more for 2014 than comparable models in 2013.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 11 2013 - 1:07pm

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Debuts in Frankfurt (New Photos)

General Motors has opted to use the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show to officially introduce the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible – marking the second time that the American automaker has chosen a non-American auto show as the debut venue for one of their drop top performance cars after introducing the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in Geneva.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 11 2013 - 11:47am

New Ford S-Max Concept Debuts in Frankfurt with a Familiar Face

Among the many debuts at the ongoing 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is the new Ford S-Max Concept – a sporty looking family vehicle that sports the same Evos design language as the current (and very popular) Fusion, Fiesta and Focus.

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By John Goreham G+ Sep 11 2013 - 10:12am

2015 Honda Civic Type R packs a big surprise under the hood

Honda has released information, video, and photos about the coming 2015 Civic Type R and it breaks all the rules.

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By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 11 2013 - 7:41am

Sneak peek: 2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI

Subaru has released an all-new 2014 Impreza WRX and WRX STI interactive online brochure to give fans a sneak peek at the high-performance Impreza.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo driven by Antoine L’Estage

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 11 2013 - 7:37am

Antoine L'Estage Mitsubishi Lancer Evo win 2013 Ralle Defi

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo driven by Antoine L’Estage wins the third event of the Canadian Rally Championship staying close to first place Subaru.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 11 2013 - 7:32am

2014 Mercedes S-Class: More features with a lower price

Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing on the new 2014 S-Class luxury saloon and prices reflect a price/value improvement of 2.8 percent vs. the outgoing model.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 11 2013 - 3:15am

Nissan unveils a new watch from NISMO

Nissan wants to offer the first smart watch that specifically connects the driver to the car and has unveiled the idea in the Nismo Watch Concept.

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By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 11 2013 - 2:53am

Nissan e-NV200 electric taxi debuts in Frankfurt

The new Nissan e-NV200 Barcelona Taxi debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, showcasing the future of hired transport in Spain's capital city.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 10 2013 - 7:08pm

Ford Re-Issues the Original 1962 Ford Mustang I Concept Video

The next generation Ford Mustang will help the Motor Company celebrate 50 years of sports car excellence but what many people don’t realize is that the earliest Mustang Concept from 1962 more closely resembled a modern supercar than it did the original Ford Mustang - and today Ford issued a very brief release containing a handful of videos including a documentary piece about the very first Mustang I Concept.

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By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 10 2013 - 6:09pm

2014 Nissan Rogue breaks cover in the US, showcasing an all-new CCSUV

The all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue features a total redesign and enters showrooms in November. Its unveil coincided with the X-TRAIL in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

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By David Herron G+ Sep 10 2013 - 6:02pm

VW unveils e-up and e-Golf electric cars at Frankfurt Motor Show

Affirming yesterdays pledge that VW would make a major move into electrified vehicles, the company is showing two all electric cars, the e-up and e-Golf, in Frankfurt.

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2014 Mazda3 Hiroshima to Frankfurt marathon

By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 10 2013 - 5:28pm

Mazda3 hatchbacks complete 9,300 mile tour

The Mazda Hiroshima to Frankfurt marathon completed just in time for Mazda to open its booth at the Frankfurt Motor Show to show off the prowess of the all-new Mazda3.

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Projected European Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2014

By David Herron G+ Sep 10 2013 - 4:49pm

Tesla pledges European Supercharger coverage in several whole countries by end of 2014

The expanding Tesla Supercharger network is beginning to spread across Europe, and is slated to cover several whole countries, as the company ramps up sales, service and show-rooms across Europe.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 10 2013 - 4:37pm

Rumored: The 2014 Dodge Dart with the 2.4L Engine Could Hit 36mpg

Rumors are floating around the internet that the 2014 Dodge Dart sedans powered by the 2.4L Tigershark 4-cylinder engine will offer 36 miles per gallon on the highway – an improvement of 30% over those Darts powered by the same engine during the 2013 model year.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 10 2013 - 3:51pm

Porsche 918 Hybrid Shatters Dodge Viper Nurburgring Production Record

This morning at the start of the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, the Porsche 918 Hybrid supercar made its world production debut and with that debut came the announcement that the new Porsche had shattered the previous Nürburgring production street car record set by the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR back in 2011 – with the new 918 hybrid turning in an incredible lap time of 6 minutes and 57 seconds.

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 10 2013 - 12:51pm

6.2L V8 Officially Makes New Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra Most Powerful on the Market

General Motors has announced the official power ratings for the 6.2L V8 engine that powers the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2014 GMC Sierra – numbers that make the new top of the line GM half ton pickups the most powerful available on the market today.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 10 2013 - 11:24am

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Base Offers Same MPG as Malibu Eco Hybrid

General Motors and the EPA have announced the fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu lineup and in a surprising move, the new base model Malibu with a conventional 2.5L 4-cylinder engine offers identical fuel economy numbers to the higher priced Malibu Eco hybrid – leaving many to question why someone would pay the extra money for the hybrid package.

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By John Goreham G+ Sep 10 2013 - 9:22am

Lexus unveils LF-NX concept in Germany

Lexus pulls back the curtain on its first all-new vehicle in years at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show, and it is going to shake up the premium compact crossover market.

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By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 10 2013 - 7:49am

Torque Report: 2014 Subaru BRZ gets high tech upgrades

The new 2014 Subaru BRZ has been announced in Canada and it gets some new high-tech upgrades for the new model year.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 10 2013 - 6:57am

Mercedes Concept S-Class Coupe reveals next generation intelligence [video]

Mercedes unveiled the new Concept S-Class Coupe at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt today with all its intelligence.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 9 2013 - 6:39pm

Update - Toyota spokesman defends Scion with vigor

Scion isn't going away is the official word. However, there are no new models coming anytime soon. Going away may be a relative term.

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By David Herron G+ Sep 9 2013 - 5:47pm

VW Chief pledges electrified vehicle leadership by 2018

Volkswagen, late to the game of electrified cars, says they have the technology lined up and ready to use across the vehicles manufactured by Volkswagen Group companies.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 9 2013 - 4:43pm

The 2015 Ford Mustang Rendered by JC Design

There are lots of pictures of the next generation 2015 Ford Mustang floating around the internet but the one shown above which was discovered by the folks at The Mustang Source at Mustang6g.com is the best that I have seen thus far – although it paints a picture that could be very controversial if the production model does look similar to what is shown above.

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