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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+ May 21 2013 - 1:55pm

Next Dodge Challenger could pack over 600 supercharged Hemi horsepower

While the Chrysler Group has been very quiet about the next generation Dodge Challenger, inside information indicates that the newest version of the brawny Mopar muscle car will be powered by a new supercharged Hemi currently code named the “Hellcat” – with the rumored output reaching as high as 640 horsepower.

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IIHS Top Safety Pick + Small Frontal Overlap Test

By John Goreham G+ May 21 2013 - 12:42pm

Don't buy a new car until it passes this new test

There is an important new type of frontal crash test. Here is why it is important to you and why the IIHS' Top Safety Pick + rating is the only one you should accept when buying a new vehicle.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 21 2013 - 12:17pm

BMW and Toyota could debut a hybrid sports car later this year

BMW and Toyota announced in late 2011 that the two massive automakers had entered into an agreement to jointly develop new technology including fuel cell, diesel and hybrid drivetrains but rumors indicate that the first co-designed vehicle from Toyota and BMW could be a sports car – and it could debut as soon as late this year.

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2014 Subaru Legacy and 2014 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl G+ May 21 2013 - 7:48am

2014 Subaru Legacy remains most affordable AWD sedan in America

Subaru has held the line on pricing of the new 2014 Legacy and 2014 Outback models keeping the same MSRP as 2013 models.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 20 2013 - 11:43pm

Maserati recalls Quattroporte, Granturismo, Alfa Romeo over rusting suspension issue

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain Quattroporte, Granturismo, and Alfa Romeo vehicles over a suspension corrosion problem that may lead to loss of driver control.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 20 2013 - 2:20pm

2014 BMW M5 pricing arrives online, includes new 575hp Competition Package

The 2014 BMW M5 made its debut this past weekend at MFest in California with a handful of new features including the 575 horsepower Competition Package and shortly after the new blue high performance sedan first appeared in public, pricing for the super saloon arrived on the internet thanks to the folks at M5Post.com.

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By John Goreham G+ May 20 2013 - 2:15pm

New device will end distracted driving due to cell phones and texting

A new product being provided by one insurance company will finally help prove that using cell phones in cars is causing crashes and should be stopped. More importantly, the device can also stop texting and calls in cars.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 20 2013 - 12:50pm

3 ways that TRD has already improved the 2014 Lexus IS

The 2014 Lexus IS is a great looking luxury sport sedan with performance capabilities to match the aggressive looking exterior but the folks at Toyota Racing Development have already offered up a handful of aftermarket components to improve the handling and aerodynamics while also enhancing the looks of this sleek compact 4-door.

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By John Goreham G+ May 20 2013 - 8:04am

2 important reasons to wait before buying a Toyota RAV4 - Updated

The 2013 RAV4 has only been on the market about 2 months, but holding off a couple more months may save you gas, or maybe even save your life.

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 20 2013 - 7:48am

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster takes radical to a new level [updated]

The radical new Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept breaks cover at Nordschleife, Germany’s ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nurburgring race. Does the one-off concept sports car reveal the future design direction at Aston Martin?

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2014 BMW M5 and M6 with Competition Package

By Denis Flierl G+ May 19 2013 - 7:42am

These specially equipped 2014 BMW M5s and M6s are even hotter

There are high-performance cars, and then there are sport sedans, coupes and convertibles that will blow your doors off like the 2014 BMW M5 and M6 with Competition Package.

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TheTesla Model S Chassis/batterpack. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

By Don Bain May 18 2013 - 4:48pm

Why Tesla is talking replaceable batteries and why it won't work

Based on a recent Tweet from Elon Musk and a hint dropped in Tesla’s quarterly report, the firm may be working on a replaceable battery scheme to speed up recharging, or is at least promoting the notion it might have such intentions.

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 18 2013 - 7:17am

Three features to look for on the new Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

These three features on the all-new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will enhance the driving experience and keep buyers happy at the pump.

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Mary Barra, GM Senior VP of Global Prod. Development. Image via Newspress

By Don Bain May 17 2013 - 5:51pm

How CARS will help General Motors

You’re thinking General Motors sells cars, so how can CARS help them otherwise? When it stands for the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford, it’s inevitable.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 17 2013 - 3:31pm

GM stock sees highest value in over two years, finally tops IPO price

General Motors stock opened this morning at $32.99 per share but quickly rose into the mid $33 dollar range where it has been all day – marking the first time in over two years since GM stock has been selling at a price point higher than the $33 price of the initial public offering (IPO).

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 17 2013 - 3:01pm

11 of 13 new small SUVs fail to pass IIHS safety test

A new safety test, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds shocking results for the small SUV segment. See if your vehicle is on the list.

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Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team and 2013 WRX STI

By Denis Flierl G+ May 17 2013 - 1:45pm

600 hp Subaru WRX STIs ready to launch at X Games

If you like fast and intense racing action, the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team is ready to launch their 2013 WRX STIs in Barcelona for the 2013 season. See what changes they made this year.

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The 2013 Dodge Dart SXT Special Edition with the Rallye Apperance Package

By Patrick Rall G+ May 17 2013 - 12:54pm

2013 Dodge Dart gets Special Editions, Rallye Appearance packages

The 2013 Dodge Dart isnt competing with the heavy hitters in the popular C segment just yet but with repeated monthly sales records posted over the past few months, the Chrysler Group has offered up some new special edition packages and a new Rallye Appearance package to help better meet customer demand - and to help keep those sales records coming.

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 17 2013 - 11:55am

Alluring 6 Series M Sport Edition will keep BMW in top spot

The new exclusive 2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition shows how BMW will keep their number one ranking as the top luxury carmaker. What does it tell us?

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 17 2013 - 9:04am

2014 Subaru Forester is the only small SUV to ace safety test

The newly remodeled 2014 Subaru Forester is not only a great new SUV for families, but it’s one of the safest on the planet. See what new safety test the Forester aced.

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 17 2013 - 7:51am

2014 Ford Fiesta ST fastest ever production small car is hot

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a hot hatch with hot sales and is off to a hot start in Europe as hot-hatch buyers are flooding dealer showrooms. What do small car buyers really want?

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2013 Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II all electric race car

By David Herron G+ May 17 2013 - 3:19am

Pikes Peak electric racing heating up with two entries from Mitsubishi

The 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, which already had several high profile electric car and motorcycle entries, has two more with an entry by Mitsubishi of two electric race cars.

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2014 GMC Sierra in wind tunnel testing. Image courtesy of Newspress.

By Don Bain May 16 2013 - 2:56pm

GMC busts Top 4 Myths of truck aerodynamics

GMC has taken its trucks into a new wind tunnel lab to learn exactly how to smooth the way the workhorses slide through the air, learning some surprising truths in the process and debunking the Top 4 Myths of truck aerodynamics.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 16 2013 - 2:14pm

2 subtle changes shown in leaked 2014 BMW M5 images - more power expected

Images of the gently refreshed 2014 BMW M5 were accidentally posted on the company website recently and while those images were quickly removed, they were saved and reposted by Autocar – giving us a look at the new front end and interior while also suggesting a possible increase in performance.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 16 2013 - 12:20pm

Subaru recalls all-new Outback, Legacy vehicles over steering loss trouble

Subaru of America is recalling certain 2013 Subaru Outback and Legacy models due to a steering column assembly problem that may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 16 2013 - 7:55am

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder: The future of supercars is here now

The 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder is the future of sports car performance for the next decade and it’s here now. What records will Porsche attempt with the hybrid drive supercar?

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By David Herron G+ May 16 2013 - 4:52am

Tesla's $850 million stock offering to help company pay off Dept of Energy loans

A new offering from Tesla Motors of a $850 million package of common stock and convertible senior notes will be used to completely prefund payoff of the Dept. of Energy loans, as well as general corporate purposes.

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By Aaron Turpen G+ May 16 2013 - 1:08am

Bentley resurrects two classic Blowers for the Mille Miglia

For this year's Mille Miglia race in Italy, a one thousand mile epic journey, a 1930 LeMans racer and a 1930 customer demonstrator, both 4.5-liter Supercharged Blowers from a time when Bentley was the name to beat in motorsports.

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By Aaron Turpen G+ May 16 2013 - 12:48am

2014 Acura ILX gets stacks of new features, no longer a tarted up Civic

After Consumer Reports called the 2013 ILX a "tarted up Civic," Acura responds by offering a host of new standard features in the 2014 ILX, which hit showrooms this week.

By Anthony Faccenda May 15 2013 - 6:49pm

Ford owners file lawsuit, claim EcoBoost is bogus

Three Ohio motorists are suing Ford Motor Co., arguing that the automaker’s EcoBoost engine is substandard.

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