Automotive News

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 Keith Griffin G+ Nov 13 2013 - 10:22pm

Among Compacts, One Kia Model Judged the Best

Judges from three media organizations that specialize in covering the automotive industry have proclaimed a Kia compact to be the best compact sedan "in its league" and it was up against some stiff competition.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 13 2013 - 9:53pm

Is Nissan about to introduce a Google Glass competitor at Tokyo?

A video posted to the Nissan YouTube channel seems to be showcasing a wearable heads-up display called the 3E which it promises to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show next week. What is it?

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 13 2013 - 9:48pm

Lincoln Pursues Almighty Buck with 2015 MKC Crossover

Quick, picture the Lincoln MKZ, MKX, MKT and MKS in your head. Can't do it can you? Well, just to further muddle the model lineup, there's a new 2015 Lincoln MKC in the mix and it's yet another example of murky marketing by the premium arm of the Ford Motor Co. as it attempts to squeeze some cash into the lackluster company.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 13 2013 - 8:36pm

New Update -Tesla factory accident

Three workers operating a low pressure press were reported injured by hot metal. Musk visits workers at area hospital.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 13 2013 - 6:12pm

Nissan NV200 Taxi goes to London

Final testing of the NV200 as a London Taxi are underway as Nissan's new taxi goes international. From New York to London, is Paris next?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 13 2013 - 2:51pm

Elon Musk declares "no recall" over Tesla fires

The founder and number one fan of Tesla gives good interview. Like the cars, he is easy to like.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 13 2013 - 1:40pm

New Chevrolet Colorado the company's most important vehicle since bankruptcy

Chevy will reveal the new Colorado compact pickup truck in one week at the LA Auto Show. Will this new Colorado turn around Chevy’s diving pickup sales?

Hyundai certified pre-owned best in nation

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 13 2013 - 1:39pm

Hyundai Certified Gets Top Award But Does Buying One Make Sense?

When it comes to buying a new car vs. a used car, some folks are always going to opt for new while others feel certified pre-owned is the only way to go. Well, the latter might be right in the wake of Hyundai being pegged best overall certified pre-owned program for popular cars by IntelliChoice.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 13 2013 - 6:37am

2015 Subaru WRX charged with task of bringing new blood to the brand

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX/STI will gain new refinements that will broaden the appeal to include a new audience. Will the next-gen WRX/STI be able to attract new performance blood?

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 13 2013 - 6:28am

Meet the ultimate farming and hunting tool: Mercedes Unimog U 423

Mercedes-Benz has just released their new 2014 Unimog U 423 at the Agritechnica - the leading trade fair concerning everything to do with technology in agriculture.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 12 2013 - 4:47pm

Oops - Mazda CX-5 crashes while demonstrating safety features to customer

A Mazda dealership in Japan had an employee showing a customer how to operate the safety features of their CX-5 when the vehicle crashed into a fence, injuring both occupants. Not exactly what we'd call a safety demo!

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 12 2013 - 4:29pm

Nissan inaugurates new vehicle plant in Mexico with 175,000 unit capacity

The plant was brought online in just 19 months, adding further Nissan Americas capacity as a multi-platform, flexible assembly plant that can be utilized for most of Nissan's global vehicle platforms as needed. This puts Nissan's operations in Mexico very near a 1 million vehicle capacity.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 12 2013 - 11:17am

Refreshed 2014 Lexus CT 200h an example of smart green car manufacturing

Lexus' low-volume near-luxury hybrid gets the new company uniform for 2014. Many might wonder why Lexus even bothers with the CT 200h, but there is a big reason the car makes sense.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 12 2013 - 8:11am

Subaru gains valuable inside information from Camry production

Contrary to recent reports, Subaru of America will continue to produce the Toyota Camry at the Indiana manufacturing facility. How does it help them with the 2014 Subaru Legacy sedan?

700 hp Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG Brabus B63S 700 Widestar

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 12 2013 - 7:48am

Brabus delivers 700 hp Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG to Dubai police

Brabus B63S 700 Widestar, a Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG variant in Police livery, celebrates its world premiere at the Dubai International Motor Show 2013.

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 12 2013 - 7:33am

Quality Problems Come to a Head at Hyundai

In a surprising move, Hyundai's chief technology officer has resigned in the wake of increasing vehicle recalls around the globe, especially in the vital United States market where the brand in the last decade has developed a hard-earned reputation for quality that could slowly be slipping away.

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 12 2013 - 6:20am

Exterior Design Could Hurt Kia Soul EV Sales

Well that didn't take long as the same day that Kia announces its new 2014 Kia Soul EV, a review is posted and it looks like it "has potential." While it still seems like the Soul EV is not ready for the U.S., it won't fail because of internal design but it might because of a glaring exterior design problem.

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 11 2013 - 7:53pm

2015 Genesis Best Looking Hyundai Ever: A Wannabee?

The South Korean unveil of the 2015 Hyundai Genesis shows it could be the best looking Hyundai ever to hit the U.S. market, but then again some might find it derivative based on spy shots unveiled and it could be termed a wannabee.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 11 2013 - 7:21pm

Stunning 2015 Subaru WRX breaks cover before LA reveal

Subaru has released a teaser image of the new 2015 WRX just before the official reveal at the LA Auto Show on November 20.

By Parks McCants G+ Nov 11 2013 - 6:01pm

Honda may offer ‘next generation’ fuel cell, electric hybrid as early as 2015

Mondays' announcement that Honda will debut its FCEV concept car at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show is exciting news for proponents of zero emissions. Long in concept and practical development, hydrogen fuel cells linked to electric drives is approaching mass-market viability.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 11 2013 - 5:10pm

Toyota to build FR-S based rally car

The World Rally Championship website has broken the news that Toyota will build a new version of the FR-S for rally racing. Good news, but will it have any more power?

By John Goreham G+ Nov 11 2013 - 3:37pm

Volkswagen moving to all turbo engines in last ditch effort to revive sales

Volkswagen in America is danger-close to being irrelevant. In an effort to help turn things around VW is moving to all turbo engines. The bad news is the new engines are not even as fuel efficient or as powerful as the competitor's non-turbo engines are.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Autonomous Drive Nissan LEAF

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 11 2013 - 3:00pm

Prime Minister of Japan rides in first Autonomous Drive public road test for Nissan LEAF

The Nissan LEAF outfitted with Autonomous Drive made its first public road test in Japan with the country's Prime Minister as its passenger. Obviously a big moment for the technology Nissan plans to roll out in just a few years. Watch video of the drive here.

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 11 2013 - 1:26pm

Kia Jumps Too Quickly on EV Bandwagon with Soul EV

The Kia hamsters are going to be doing the Electric Slide in 2014, but the question is, does the Korean automaker need to join the electric vehicle bandwagon at this point with the 2014 Kia Soul EV? The short answer is no in my opinion.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 11 2013 - 11:40am

Watch the First 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to Run a 9 Second Quarter Mile (Video)

It seems like the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray just started shipping to dealerships around the country but there is already footage online of a C7 Stingray running a 9 second quarter mile – an incredible feat considering how little time tuning shops and drivers have had to work with the car since its debut.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 11 2013 - 11:09am

Ken Block Rolls Out His New Gymkhana Six with Lamborghinis, Segways and the Ford Fiesta

This morning brought about the long awaited debut of Ken Block’s Gymkhana Six and while this newest video features all of the amazing tire shredding, high adrenaline driving of the previous five Gymkhana videos – Gymkhana Six takes a more traditional approach with the help of a crane, a couple Lamborghini Aventador coupes, a couple segways and a whole bunch of shipping containers.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 11 2013 - 8:25am

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is unmistakably a game changer

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and CLA 45 AMG is changing the global market with the new CLA Coupe.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 11 2013 - 7:42am

Cosworth launches 2014 Subaru BRZ powertrain upgrade at SEMA

Northampton power train supplier Cosworth has announced the completion of the first part of its multi-stage power package for the 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ powertrain.