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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 Denis Flierl G+ Sep 30 2013 - 8:10am

2015 Mercedes S-Class Convertible coming with innovative headlights

A new 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible based on the S-Class Coupe is coming and it will have the most innovative headlights in the world.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 29 2013 - 8:15am

Mercedes A 45 AMG vs skateboarder: Who wins? [video]

Mercedes-Benz takes their new 2014 A 45 AMG performance compact and takes on a skateboarder in a majestic setting in South Africa.

2014 Mercedes A 45 AMG, CLA 45 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, SL 65 AMG, and the SLS AMG Coupe Black Series

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 29 2013 - 8:12am

Choice selection of AMG vehicles coming to PlayStation 4

DriveClub will feature the new 2014 Mercedes A 45 AMG, CLA 45 AMG, C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, SL 65 AMG, and the SLS AMG Coupe Black Series to gamers through PlayStation 4.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 29 2013 - 8:06am

Subaru EyeSight excels in crash avoidance technology where others fail [video]

The 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy sedan and 2013-2014 Outback crossover scored the highest in a new IIHS safety rating and they use a safety system called EyeSight that is better than all the competition.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 28 2013 - 10:54am

This luxury Mercedes vehicle is the safest car sold globally

The 2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has just received a "Superior" rating from IIHS for its high level of safety in front crash protection.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 28 2013 - 8:52am

This new technology makes these 7 cars the safest on the road today

The 2013-2014 Subaru Outback, Legacy sedan, 2013-2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Cadillac ATS and Volvo S60 are among seven new cars with technology that makes them the safest on the road.

National Plug-In Day Nissan LEAF car from Tynan's dealership in Denver Colorado

By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 28 2013 - 2:26am

Nissan is celebrating LEAF sales milestone on National Plug-In Day

Since the launch of the Nissan LEAF in December of 2010, tens of thousands of buyers in the United States have purchased one of these all-electric cars. As part of its sponsorship of National Plug-In Day this weekend, Nissan is celebrating a new milestone in sales figures for the flagship EV.

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By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 28 2013 - 2:08am

A Day in the Life of an EV Fast Charger video talks to EV owners about their rides

Watch a day in the life of an electric vehicle charging station in a special National Plug-In Day video release from Nissan showcasing LEAF owners who utilize a DC fast charger and talk about daily life with their electric cars.

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By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 28 2013 - 1:56am

Nissan announces pricing for 2014 Murano

The 2014 Nissan Murano is now on sale in dealerships nationwide and its price, like most other Nissan models, remains unchanged from 2013. Prices for the premium SUV begin at $28,440.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 27 2013 - 6:02pm

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray May Soon Get a Dual Clutch Transmission

There have long been rumors that the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray would soon be getting an 8-speed automatic to replace the current 6-speed gearbox but a new GM Trademark filing hints that perhaps the new Vette will be getting a dual clutch automatic in the near future – adding one more piece of supercar technology to the most powerful Corvette ever.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 27 2013 - 5:13pm

What you need to know about the new IIHS crash prevention ratings

The IIHS is the group that brings you the Top Safety Pick+ rating. Now they have a new ratings system that rates how well cars can avoid a forward crash. You will be shocked which company has the best system. It's not Volvo.

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By David Herron G+ Sep 27 2013 - 4:45pm

Hertz offering Tesla Model S dream cars in SF and LA airports

Hertz Dream Cars is adding the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster to its fleets in the San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 27 2013 - 4:06pm

2015 Ford Mustang to Debut in Europe Months After American Launch

Ford Motor Company has designed the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang in a manner that will allow it to compete in the European market but a new report indicates that the next generation Mustang will arrive in Europe quite a while after it debuts in showrooms around the United States.

By David Herron G+ Sep 27 2013 - 3:39pm

BMW planning plug-in hybrids across entire line, starting with X5 SUV

BMW says it is planning to make plug-in hybrid electric versions of every car they build, following the BMW i3 and BMW i8 with a plug-in hybrid version of the newly revamped BMW X5 SUV.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 27 2013 - 1:50pm

The Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD is the Fastest AWD Police Car Ever

The 2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD has gone through its first round of competitive police vehicle evaluation tests and when pitted head to head with other cars in the segment at Grattan Raceway – the new Charger Pursuit is the fastest all wheel drive police car to tackle the course.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 27 2013 - 1:06pm

Ring Brothers Bringing NASCAR powered 1965 Ford Mustang to SEMA

Thanks to the custom muscle car gurus the Ring Brothers, there will be a 1965 Ford Mustang at the 2013 SEMA Show that packs the same monster V8 that is found under the hood of the current Ford NASCAR teams.

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By John Goreham G+ Sep 27 2013 - 12:40pm

Toyota recalling 615,000 Sienna vehicles

Toyota is recalling its popular Sienna Van for many of its model years. Click here to see if your vehicle is on the list, and what to do if it is.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 27 2013 - 12:08pm

GM Debuts the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD

General Motors has just pulled the wraps off of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and the 2015 GMC Sierra HD in 2500 and 3500 trim – all of which sport a new look and new capabilities.

2014 Subaru Outback / 2014 Subaru Legacy

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 27 2013 - 7:33am

2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback among safest vehicles in America

The 2013 / 2014 Subaru Legacy sedan and Outback crossover are the only vehicles to receive highest possible score in the new IIHS Front Crash Prevention (FCP) test program.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 27 2013 - 7:03am

French give sensational interpretation of new Mercedes GLA-Class

Mercedes is gearing up for the 2015 GLA-Class launch around the globe and the French give their own sensational interpretation of the creation of the new luxury compact SUV.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 27 2013 - 6:38am

Nissan LEAF buyers in Texas get charged up free of charge

The all-electric Nissan LEAF requires no gasoline and now, if you're buying in Texas, you also get free public charging through eVgo stations in the state as well. Free from not just gasoline, but all fuel costs? How cool is that for Plug-In Day!

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By Aaron Turpen G+ Sep 27 2013 - 6:26am

Self-driving Nissan LEAF gets license plate for road testing

The first self-driving Nissan LEAF with the Highly Advanced Driver Assist System gets licensed for public road testing in Japan.

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2015 Ford Mustang Shelby/SVT screen shot

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 26 2013 - 5:15pm

Watch and Listen to the 2015 Ford Mustang GT350/SVT Cobra in Action

While we do not even know what the highest performance version of the 2015 Ford Mustang will be called, a new video that has just surfaced on the internet shows what is most likely the next super-Stang in action on the street – with plenty of examples of the throaty quad exhaust system roaring and purring on public roads.

By John Goreham G+ Sep 26 2013 - 4:37pm

2014 Lexus IS 350 beats BMW 335i in comparison test - again

First the BMW 335i lost to the new 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in a Car and Driver comparison. Now Road and Track also picked the Lexus IS 350 F Sport as the best sports sedan. Is a consensus building?

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 26 2013 - 4:00pm

Custom Ford Mustang Stars in First Need for Speed Movie Trailer (Video)

The first trailer video for the 2014 action/racing flick Need for Speed has hit the internet, giving us our best look yet at the customized Ford Mustang that will serve as the hero car for the movie along with plenty of fast paced action from the video game turned big screen feature film.

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 26 2013 - 1:27pm

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Delayed Until Early 2014

When the Chrysler Group introduced their new diesel-powered Ram 1500, the company had hoped to offer the new V6 EcoDiesel engine for the 2013 calendar year but with unexplained delays slowing the launch process - it seems as though it could be early 2014 before the Ram EcoDiesel begins hitting showrooms around the country.

The headlight of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 26 2013 - 12:41pm

2015 Cadillac Escalade Teased Again with 5 New Videos

The very, very slow tease of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade continues today with five new videos showing the high level of detail that goes into the new super luxury sport utility vehicle – although we don’t get a real look at any aspects of the next generation Escalade that we didn’t see in the first teaser images.

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By John Goreham G+ Sep 26 2013 - 12:16pm

Lexus will continue the V8 powered IS F super sedan into 2014

Lexus will now be in a much smaller group of compact V8 super sedans since BMW has opted out of the V8 club for next year. Going forward Mercedes will be the Lexus closest competitor with its mighty C63 AMG. Lexus might well offer a 2-door competitor to the Audi RS 5 in the next redesign.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 26 2013 - 11:12am

2015 Ford Super Duty Diesel Gets Bigger Turbo - Bigger Power

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that when the 2015 Ford F Series Super Duty pickups begin hitting dealerships around the country, they will feature a massive new high tech turbocharger that will make the Super Duty more powerful, more capable and more efficient than ever before.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 26 2013 - 7:56am

Three reasons CLA 45 AMG Racing Series Coupe will see production

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series is celebrating its successful world premiere and was one of the highlights at this year’s IAA.

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