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 Denis Flierl Oct 30 2013 - 7:22am

Subaru LEVORG to make global debut with new DIT turbo engine

Subaru announces all-new Concept car LEVORG will make global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. And it’s coming with a new turbo engine.

By John Goreham Oct 29 2013 - 5:26pm

Myth that teens prefer social media over driving busted

For a decade the media has told us that today's teens prefer to play with their phones and social media rather than drive. An insurance industry think tank says that is just a myth and has the data to prove it.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 29 2013 - 12:56pm

First Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow sold in New York [video]

The first custom-designed NV200 Taxi has been sold by a local dealership in New York to a 12-year veteran NYC cabbie, Ranjit Singh. Find out why he chose this taxi and more in this video report.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 29 2013 - 12:36pm

Nissan begins countdown to unveiling of new, next-generation Qashqai crossover

Seeking to redefine the crossover sector, Nissan has begun a ten-day countdown to the Qashqai, a new model concept to be unveiled in the United Kingdom, with implications worldwide.

By Denis Flierl Oct 29 2013 - 7:40am

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series has a need for speed [video]

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz Black Series Coupe is all about harnessing speed in the new Need for Speed Rivals video game coming in November.

By Denis Flierl Oct 29 2013 - 6:39am

Subaru tops in reliability: Toyota, Honda and Nissan all slip

The 2014 Subaru Forester gets the top Consumer Reports vehicle reliability ranking score beating all other automakers.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 29 2013 - 12:37am

Nissan opens 4x4 Adventure Park in Oman

If you buy a four-wheel drive Nissan vehicle in Oman, you can hone your offroad skills at a new park exclusively built for people like you. The park features expert instructors, obstacle courses, and more.

By John Goreham Oct 28 2013 - 6:02pm

Toyota loses unintended acceleration case put before a jury

This is the first loss for Toyota in which the vehicles' designs were found to be the cause of the deaths and injuries.

By Patrick Rall Oct 28 2013 - 4:18pm

The 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L EcoBoost Offers 45mpg with a Surprisingly Low Price

The fuel economy figures for the new 2014 Ford Fiesta with the 1.0L EcoBoost 3-cylinder have been posted on the EPA FuelEconomy.gov website and with 45 miles per gallon on the highway – the 1.0L Fiesta is one of the most efficient cars sold in American and best of all, it hits those numbers without the high price of many hybrids.

A still from the first 2014 Jeep Cherokee ad

By Patrick Rall Oct 28 2013 - 3:38pm

The First 2014 Jeep Cherokee Ad Takes an Unusual Approach (Video)

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee finally began reaching dealerships last week and with the first units becoming available for purchase around the country, the Chrysler Group has launched the new “Built Free” advertising campaign for the new Cherokee with a 60 second television spot that debuts today.

By Patrick Rall Oct 28 2013 - 1:35pm

Previous Generation Chevrolet Impala to Live Until 2016

A new report indicates that General Motors will continue building what we know as the 2013 Chevrolet Impala for the fleet market while the consumer market moves on to the redesigned and vastly refined 2014 Impala – with this ongoing model known as the Impala Limited.

By John Goreham Oct 28 2013 - 11:54am

Toyota raises prices on 2014 RAV 4

The 2014 Toyota RAV 4 will have across the board price bumps. The vehicle has not changed, so buying now may make sense.

By Patrick Rall Oct 28 2013 - 11:42am

Feast Your Eyes on the 2015 Ford Mustang

An image hit the social networks this weekend showing the 2015 Ford Mustang on the cover of Car and Driver – giving us what seems to be our first look at the next generation Mustang months ahead of the expected debut.

By John Goreham Oct 28 2013 - 11:09am

Toyota increases 2014 Camry prices

Customers shopping for a Camry can expect to pay more. Toyota has made some slight changes to the Camry for the model year 2014, calling it the 2014.5 Camry. The changes are primarily price.

By Denis Flierl Oct 28 2013 - 8:00am

2014 Subaru Stella mini series gets new turbo upgrade

Subaru has announced the 2014 Stella Mini Series will get a new turbo engine upgrade.

Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force concept vehicle

By Denis Flierl Oct 27 2013 - 7:33am

Mercedes design language signals new era with Ener-G-Force

Mercedes-Benz receives double honors in the German Design Award 2014 for the 2014 S-Class and the Ener-G-Force concept vehicle.

By David Herron Oct 26 2013 - 6:50pm

Tesla's 3rd generation electric car to arrive by 2015

The first prototype version of Tesla Motors' Gen3 car, the affordable mass market electric car, should be shown to the public in the first quarter 2015, according to Elon Musk.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 26 2013 - 12:57pm

Nissan announces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid pricing, 28 mpg SUV

Pricing for the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid has been announced, making for fourteen total model choices in the Pathfinder SUV lineup of options.

By Denis Flierl Oct 26 2013 - 7:45am

10 amazing facts about new 2014 Mercedes S-Class [video]

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has just launched around the globe and it’s a special car indeed.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

By Denis Flierl Oct 26 2013 - 6:53am

2014 Mercedes CLA is in top of its class for safety

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has received the five-star Euro NCAP rating and gets top honors for safety.

By David Herron Oct 25 2013 - 8:33pm

Tesla Motors shows consumer electronics stripes by hiring Apple VP

Automobiles are becoming rolling consumer electronics devices, making it natural for an Apple Vice President to start designing electric cars for Tesla Motors.

By David Herron Oct 25 2013 - 7:46pm

Eight states pledge goal: 3.3 million electric cars by 2025

Setting a big goal, 3.3 million electrified zero emission vehicles on the roads by 2025, Governors of eight states are looking to ease the way for broader electric vehicle adoption.

By Denis Flierl Oct 25 2013 - 5:57pm

Insanity helps 2015 Mercedes C-Class lose weight and get more agile

The next-generation 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is coming early next year with a new lightweight frame and new suspension.

By Patrick Rall Oct 25 2013 - 4:26pm

Ford Registers Mach 1 Trademark - Possibly Hinting to a High Performance 2015 Mustang

Ford Motor Company has reportedly registered a trademark of the Mach 1 name and with the American automakers preference for using “old school” names in new special edition models, this trademark filing has created a frenzy of speculation about a possible 2015 Ford Mustang Mach 1.

2014 Subaru Forester with entire Subaru lineup

By Denis Flierl Oct 25 2013 - 11:35am

Subaru could be the best stock investment in the U.S.

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd maker of the 2014 Subaru Forester, issues a revision to their performance projection for the first half of the fiscal year. It’s worth taking a look at.

By Denis Flierl Oct 25 2013 - 7:56am

Exclusive 2015 Mercedes GLA Edition 1 cranks it up a notch

Mercedes-Benz will launch an exclusive 2015 GLA Edition 1 to introduce the new luxury compact SUV next year.

By Patrick Rall Oct 24 2013 - 5:36pm

The Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition is Headed for US Dealerships

The Chrysler Group has announced that the Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition that made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year will begin arriving in US dealerships in November – surprising many people expected the Wrangler Polar Edition to only be offered for overseas markets.

Volvo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging

By John Goreham Oct 24 2013 - 4:51pm

Volvo system allows for quick wireless electric vehicle charging

Volvo has demonstrated a system to charge the Volvo C30 Electric wirelessly in just two and a half hours.

By Patrick Rall Oct 24 2013 - 4:07pm

Ford Motor Company Announces 2013 Q3 Profit of $2.6 Billion

Ford Motor Company announced their financial results for the third quarter of 2013 and the news is good for everyone involved from management to factory floor workers to shareholders as FoMoCo posted a pre-tax profit of $2.6 billion and net income of $1.3 billion US dollars.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 24 2013 - 1:40pm

0-60 in 2.8 seconds: Performance numbers for the McLaren P1 confirmed

McLaren has confirmed performance figures for the beautiful hybrid supercar, the McLaren P1, and delivered the first one to a paying customer.

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