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 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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The Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept in Detroit

By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 9 2013 - 3:31pm

Jeep Wrangler Dragon Edition Sees Production

The Chrysler Group rolled out the very conceptual looking Jeep Wrangler Dragon Concept at the 2012 with design cues that seemed ideal for the Chinese market but word on the street is that the Dragon Package has been approved for production and is even reaching dealerships as you read this piece.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 9 2013 - 1:39pm

2014 Buick Regal Pricing Includes Several Surprises Like AWD, Less Power in the GS

General Motors announced the pricing for the 2014 Buick Regal this morning including the numbers for the new “base” turbo models, the eAssist drivetrain, the “high performance” Regal GS and the new optional all wheel drive setup – with the least expensive 2014 Regal starting at $30,615 with destination.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 9 2013 - 11:49am

All New 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban to Be Unveiled Thursday

On Thursday September 12th, General Motors will unveil the all new 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban in New York City and while the only “information” provided thus far is the logo artwork for each truck - we can make some guesses as to what to expect from the next generation large SUVs.

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By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 9 2013 - 6:56am

New teaser shows a gorgeous Mercedes Concept S-Class Coupe [video]

Mercedes just released a teaser video of the new Concept S-Class Coupe that wets our appetites before its reveal at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 8 2013 - 7:48am

2013 Lancer Evolution driving Mitsubishi's sales boost

Sales at Mitsubishi are up and the 2013 Lancer Evolution has helped the brand in August here in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 8 2013 - 7:39am

Mercedes C63 AMG shows performance is alive and well in UK

AMG registrations are up 142 per cent in the UK and the 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG is leading the way. Who says performance cars are a thing of the past?

By David Herron G+ Sep 7 2013 - 4:12pm

Ford's strong electrified vehicle sales in August, second only to Toyota

Ford is reporting strong sales growth in hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars, validating their Power of Choice strategy which aims to grab market share from Toyota and Honda.

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By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 7 2013 - 8:52am

Two world's first features on the 2014 Mercedes S-Class

Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2014 S-Class at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and guests are treated to ultimate luxury and two world's first luxury systems.

By Denis Flierl G+ Sep 7 2013 - 7:22am

Torque Report: Subaru goes from little known secret to established brand

Canada’s fastest growing Japanese automaker is Subaru with the 2013 XV Crosstrek leading the charge.

The Audi Quattro Sports Concept. Image courtesy of Audi of America

By Don Bain Sep 6 2013 - 7:48pm

What the world needs now: A 700 HP Audi Quattro getting 94 mpg

The all new Audi Quattro Sport Concept can do all that and even go from zero to 60 in 3.7 seconds – you can even have two of the three simultaneously, just not all three at once.

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By David Herron G+ Sep 6 2013 - 6:53pm

Tesla's electric car plans set to swamp worldwide lithium battery manufacturing

Tesla Motors, with plans to be making 400,000 cars a year or more by 2018, is pushing suppliers to build a truly gargantuan battery cell manufacturing plant.

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Projected Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2013

By David Herron G+ Sep 6 2013 - 5:10pm

Tesla Motors brings Superchargers to Texas, where they can't sell cars

On Tuesday, Tesla will open their second Supercharger location in Texas, and are planning to open several more by the end of the year, despite being blocked from selling cars in Texas.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 6 2013 - 3:46pm

The 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT Gets Launch Control, V6 Gets New Suspension

The Chrysler Group has announced the details for the 2014 Dodge Challenger and while there are no major changes for the new model year – the overall performance of the Challenger lineup is improved with a new Launch Control system for the SRT models along with new optional handling packages for those cars with the Pentastar V6.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 6 2013 - 1:02pm

Camaro Sales Explode in August Crushing the Mustang and Challenger

Although the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has been well short of the 2012 sales figures throughout the first half of the year, an explosion in Camaro sales in August 2013 allowed the bowtie-clad muscle car to pummel both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger while also pulling away from the Mustang in the annual sales race.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Sep 6 2013 - 10:31am

Ford Boss Alan Mulally Plans to Run the Motor Company Through 2014

Amidst rumors that he is being hunted by other corporations in need of solid management, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally has stated that he plans to continue leading the automotive giant through at least 2014.

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