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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 Patrick Rall G+ Dec 11 2013 - 11:45am

GM is Government Motors No More

There is some good news for those opponents of the government’s stock ownership of General Motors – the Department of Treasury has officially sold off the last of the GM stock issued as repayment for the bailout loans of 2009 so no longer is GM “Government Motors”.

By Keith Griffin G+ Dec 11 2013 - 9:43am

Why the 2015 Hyundai Genesis Debuts Week Earlier than Planned

The 2015 Hyundai Genesis, which was supposed to make its North American debut at the Detroit Auto Show will instead pop up one week earlier at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which shows you how important that show has become in the automotive world.

Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo arrives at Jay Leno’s Garage

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 11 2013 - 9:03am

Jay Leno’s real car goes virtual in Gran Turismo 6

The Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo arrives at Jay Leno’s Garage and he also gives us a drive in his 1076 hp 1966 Toronado. Both go virtual in Gran Turismo 6.

By James Hamel G+ Dec 10 2013 - 9:03pm

VW Balances Truly High Performance 2014 Models with New Medium Grade R-Line Trims

It seems that the folks at Volkswagen have decided after a few years of chasing the mainstream market with the Jetta and Passat to return to the brand’s German sporting roots that spawned their old tagline “Driver’s Wanted.” How so, exactly?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Dec 10 2013 - 1:11pm

GM dumps Chevrolet brand

General Motors Europe has decided to drop the Chevrolet brand. The move can be seen from multiple angles. The question is, though: is this a smart move, or is dropping the Chevy brand going to hurt GM in the long run?

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 10 2013 - 10:58am

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT Sounds as Awesome as it Looks (Video)

One of the few downsides to attending the Dearborn debut of the 2015 Ford Mustang GT was that it was held inside and that meant that those of us who were introduced to the new Mustang in the heart of the American auto industry did not have a chance to hear it run – until now.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 10 2013 - 10:22am

Electric vehicle charging etiquette starts to take shape

Is it bad EV etiquette to leave your car plugged in at the airport for a week? Should EVs be able to park at the charger and not be charging?

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 10 2013 - 8:10am

Mercedes blows past Audi for world’s number two luxury spot

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has helped the German automaker outsell Audi to become the world’s number two luxury brand. With the 2015 GLA-Class coming BMW is next.

By James Hamel G+ Dec 9 2013 - 10:28pm

Volkswagen Free Maintenance Coverage Loses a Full Year of its Life

In a move that was not widely announced, Volkswagen of America altered its free maintenance package on all new models sold from 3 years or 36,000 miles in 2013 down to 2 years and 24,000 miles.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Dec 9 2013 - 4:03pm

Nissan's V8 Supercars drivers may be seen in the GT-R and others next year

Nissan is the largest single automaker taking part in Australia's super-popular V8 Supercars race series, with their newly-minted Altima racers flying around the circuit. Now some of those racers may be going abroad as part of the Global Driver Exchange program Nissan supports, with one being slated to join the Le Mans 24 Hours team.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 9 2013 - 3:35pm

Mopar 13 Dodge Dart Recalled for Airbag Installation Error

The Chrysler Group has been forced to recall the special edition Mopar 13 versions of the Dodge Dart sedan over a concern that one of the airbag systems was not installed correctly during the interior upfitting process – meaning that the Mopar 13 safety systems might not work as expected in the event of an accident.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 9 2013 - 1:22pm

New Lexus F will channel Supra

Lexus has announced an all-new sports car called the F. We predict it will be a combination of the RC 350 sports coupe and the LF-LC Concept and come with a V8 hybrid drive.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 9 2013 - 12:11pm

As EV sales hit the wall, Toyota's green hybrids dominate the global market

Toyota's hybrids have saved dramatically more fuel and CO2 than all of the world's EVs combined. Unlike EV sales, Toyota's 7-figure hybrid sales are accelerating in the US and all over the world.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 9 2013 - 7:23am

2014 CLA domination will help Mercedes-Benz overtake BMW

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is selling better than expected and the four-door coupe will help Mercedes pass BMW in the U.S.

By Keith Griffin G+ Dec 8 2013 - 9:39am

Why 2015 Hyundai Genesis Will Be Best Yet

At Hyundai, unlike brands like Mercedes, its flagship car is truly the Genesis - one step below the Hyundai Equus. It's this model where the latest innovations debut that most car buyers will see. The 2015 Hyundai Genesis will be the best yet because of some amazing technology coming.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 8 2013 - 8:03am

2014 Mercedes CLA 4MATIC is a skiers dream vehicle

The all-newly launched 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class with 4MATIC is a skiers dream vehicle.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 8 2013 - 7:12am

Forester and XV Crosstrek reach new heights toppling old sales record

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek continue to reach new heights and are setting new sales records in Canada.

By Keith Griffin G+ Dec 7 2013 - 8:32pm

Kia Releases 2014 Red Zone Special Edition Soul – Why So Soon?

The 2014 Kia Soul is a shining light in the Korean automaker's lineup, which could explain why a special edition Red Zone model is being rolled out. But, one has to wonder, why is a brand-new vehicle getting a special edition already?

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 7 2013 - 10:39am

Four reasons why 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class is ideal for winter

The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is available for order now in Europe and with the new-generation 4MATIC it’s an ideal all-weather vehicle.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 6 2013 - 3:59pm

Update - Tesla for Bitcoin story not accurate

A Lamborghini dealer in California is reporting that it sold a presumably used Tesla Model S in exchange for virtual currency. A cool story. Unfortunately, not really true.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 6 2013 - 1:04pm

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Supercharged LT4 Will Easily Beat All Other Corvettes

On Wednesday we learned that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and thanks to an image leaked via Instagram – we know that the C7 Z06 will pack a new supercharged engine named the LT4 that will bring the Z06 moniker new levels of performance.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 6 2013 - 11:30am

2015 Ford Mustang to be the Most Colorful in Years, Convertible Coming Late in 2014

As we continue to dig through the massive amounts of information on the new 2015 Ford Mustang, we have stumbled across a seemingly incomplete list of the exterior color options and the wheel choices – making the S550 Mustang the most colorful in terms of the number of choices.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 6 2013 - 9:55am

Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo previews Gran Turismo 6

The Gran Turismo 6 launches today and Mercedes-Benz will be bringing the AMG Vision Gran Turismo.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 6 2013 - 8:52am

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek may get Toyota hybrid technology

The all-new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid has arrived and makes it’s North American launch. Will it see Toyota’s hybrid technology in the future?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Dec 6 2013 - 3:32am

Is Infiniti's new F1-inspired concept the New NISMO?

When the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit, Infiniti will reveal a new concept based on the popular Q50 sports sedan and based on Formula One inspiration. Will this be Infinit's version of a NISMO car?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Dec 6 2013 - 3:01am

DeltaWing builder suing Nissan over BladeGlider Concept, ZEOD RC

The designer of the DeltaWing sees the BladeGlider and ZEOD RC cars as infringements on his design patent for the DeltaWing, which Nissan is no longer a part of. He has requested a cease-and-desist order from the courts.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 5 2013 - 2:33pm

The EcoBoost 4-cylinder Makes the 2015 Ford Mustang Engine Lineup Even More Impressive

While the Motor Company was fairly vague when discussing the powertrain specifications for the 2015 Ford Mustang, they did announced that the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine would be offered and that it will indeed make at least 300 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque – confirming my speculation from earlier this week and making the already impressive Mustang engine list even better.

By John Goreham G+ Dec 5 2013 - 1:59pm

Why the new 2015 Ford Mustang will lure BMW 4-Series and Lexus RC 350 Shoppers

The all-new 2015 Mustang is everything Ford fans could have hoped for. The new slightly smaller, more refined Mustang may just give Ford the car it needs to reach up to the premium sports coupe market. But does Ford have a dealer network that can handle that assignment?

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 5 2013 - 11:54am

The 2015 Ford Mustang is More Than Just a Very Pretty Face (Live Images)

After months of speculation, spy shots, CAD images and a single teaser, the 2015 Ford Mustang was formally and finally introduced to the public at six spots around the world – and the images here are shots of the beautiful Race Red Mustang GT that debuted neat Ford’s HQ in Dearborn Michigan.

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 5 2013 - 9:02am

Mercedes product offensive continues with the new GLA-Class

The first 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has rolled off the line as Mercedes continues their product offensive around the globe.

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