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 Aaron Turpen Oct 24 2013 - 1:23pm

Nissan issues recall for 188,000 SUVs and crossovers

A recall has been issued for several 2013-2014 model year Nissan sport utility and crossover vehicles for a braking issue. Find details here.

By Patrick Rall Oct 24 2013 - 10:45am

Ford Announces Plans to Stop Focus and C-Max Production to Trim Supply

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will temporarily stop production of the popular Ford Focus and C-Max at the Michigan Assembly Plant to shorten up the supply of those cars waiting to be sold – a move that is a normal part of the business but one that will certainly bring about some moronic speculation by the anti-Detroit automaker contingent.

By Denis Flierl Oct 24 2013 - 7:24am

2015 Mercedes C-Class higher class upgrades will appeal to high-tech generation

Mercedes-Benz will launch the new 2015 C-Class with new higher-class upgrades that will make the competition take notice.

By David Herron Oct 23 2013 - 7:34pm

Government shutdown prevented the NHTSA from collecting data about Tesla Model S car fire, until now

While the NHTSA is highly interested in all data about lithium-ion battery fires, they were prevented from gathering any data (until now) from the recent Tesla Model S fire thanks to the Republican-instigated Government Shutdown.

By Patrick Rall Oct 23 2013 - 6:10pm

Details on President Obama's Cadillac Limousine "The Beast" Surface

President Barack Hussein Obama gets from point A to point B in a monstrous Cadillac limousine known as “The Beast” that was first introduced in 2009 and while details on this unique Caddy have been short in the past – we now have a long list of details on the struggling President’s fortress on wheels.

By John Goreham Oct 23 2013 - 6:01pm

Lexus most loved car brand according to study

Lexus was the most loved car brand according to a recent study. Can you guess what brand overall was the winner?

By David Herron Oct 23 2013 - 5:56pm

Tesla Motors investing to win big in Germany with Tesla Model S

By rapidly building out the Supercharger network, service centers, and increasing the Model S top speed for the Autobahn, Tesla Motors hopes to wow Germans that are known for appreciating automotive engineering prowess.

By Patrick Rall Oct 23 2013 - 5:33pm

The Forza Motorsport 5 Car List Grows to 130 Vehicles

Another Wednesday, another new list of vehicles that will grace the virtual race tracks of Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One – adding 22 more vehicles to the list and bringing the running total to 130 vehicles.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 23 2013 - 3:34pm

Nissan ZEOD RC on the track at Fuji

After its debut this weekend in Japan, the race-ready ZEOD RC was put on a public race track for the first time during the FIA World Endurance Championship's Japanese round.

By Patrick Rall Oct 23 2013 - 2:36pm

Hertz Adds the Unique Ford Focus ST-H to Their Fleet - but Not in the US

Hertz rental car services has added model to their Adrenaline Collection with the introduction of the unique Ford Focus ST-H but unlike the Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H – those who want to rent the hot Ford hatchback will have to travel Holland.

By John Goreham Oct 23 2013 - 12:22pm

2014 Toyota Tundra asks what Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, and Ram are afraid of

The 2014 Toyota Tundra is the only truck manufacturer to have adopted the SAE’s towing standards. What are the big boys trying to hide?

By Denis Flierl Oct 23 2013 - 7:47am

Blistering 2014 Forester sales forces Subaru to end Camry production

2014 Subaru Forester is selling so well that the Japanese automaker needs to increase production which will force them to end Toyota Camry production in their U.S. plant.

By Denis Flierl Oct 23 2013 - 6:56am

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior gets a stunning remodel

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is getting a complete remodel inside and out and Mercedes released the first images.

By Patrick Rall Oct 22 2013 - 11:40pm

Ford Issues Some Fun Facts on the Mustang Colors Over the Past 50 Years

Ford Motor Company issued an interesting statement today, detailing the color preferences of Ford Mustang buyers over the last 50 years – highlighting the most popular colors for almost every model year along with showing the basic breakdown by color “range” from the first generation Mustang to today.

By Patrick Rall Oct 22 2013 - 2:44pm

Deliveries of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Have Finally Begun

According to the Mopar super-sleuths at Allpar, the first shipment of 2014 Jeep Cherokee midsized SUVs was finally loaded onto transporters and sent off to dealerships around the country – ending the lengthy delay that is believed to have been caused by a drivetrain calibration issue.

Lauren Carter and Mazda NA CEO Jim O'Sullivan

By Aaron Turpen Oct 22 2013 - 12:44pm

Mazda sells 10 millionth car in the U.S. to a guitar teacher in Illinois

26-year-old Lauren Carter became Mazda's 10 millionth American customer when she purchased an all-new 2014 Mazda3 in Naperville, Illinois. Lucky for Mazda, she is exceedingly photogenic too.

Nissan 240SX second-generation (wikimedia)

By Aaron Turpen Oct 22 2013 - 12:02pm

Nissan 240SX successor concept to arrive in Tokyo

For many sport car enthusiasts, the Nissan 240SX of the late 1980s and 1990s is one remembered fondly and still collected today. Nissan has promised a successor to that and will debut the concept at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.

By Patrick Rall Oct 22 2013 - 11:47am

General Motors Considering Diesel Powered Buick Verano and Encore

In an effort to both set itself apart from Cadillac while also taking a shot at some European competitors, General Motors may introduce a diesel engine to the Buick lineup in the next few years – most likely under the hood of the compact Verano or Encore.

By John Goreham Oct 22 2013 - 10:32am

HondaJet in final checklist preparing to take flight

HondaJet's most recent update continues the company's good news on FAA certification, testing, and production. Financing is now also part of the HondaJet package.

By Denis Flierl Oct 22 2013 - 8:04am

Subaru WRX STI wins top Rally America title and third in a row [video]

David Higgins and Subaru WRX STI Win the 2013 Rally America National Championship with a victory over Ken Block at Lake Superior Performance Rally.

By Denis Flierl Oct 22 2013 - 7:27am

Subaru launches exclusive XV Crosstrek Black Limited Edition

Subaru has announced the launch of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Black, a new limited edition variant of the manufacturer’s popular compact crossover.

By David Herron Oct 21 2013 - 9:33pm

Hong Kong investors likely new owners of Fisker Automotive following auction

The Department of Energy has reportedly sold its loans to Fisker Automotive to a Chinese investor group led by the son of Asia's richest man, and who was already an investor.

By David Herron Oct 21 2013 - 7:40pm

Next generation Mini line will include Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel versions

BMW's plans for the next generation of the Mini includes adoption of BMW's new UKL front-wheel-drive architecture, and electrification that includes a Plug-in Hybrid Mini.

By Patrick Rall Oct 21 2013 - 6:51pm

Alfa Romeo Confirms 4C Nurburgring Time with Video

A couple weeks ago word hit the internet that the new Alfa Romeo 4C had lapped the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 8 minutes and 4.4 seconds – a time which the Italian automaker has confirmed in a new video on their official company YouTube page.

By John Goreham Oct 21 2013 - 1:56pm

Is this car the 2015 Toyota Camry?

The most popular car in America will need to really step it up if it wishes to stay at the head of the pack. That could mean moving the Toyota Camry to all hybrid drivetrains.

By John Goreham Oct 21 2013 - 12:27pm

2014 Toyota Camry unchanged as Accord and others leap ahead

The 2014 Toyota Camry continues forward with very little changed since last year. Meanwhile the 2014 Honda Accord has simply leaped ahead in technology.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 21 2013 - 11:37am

Hot new 2014 Juke NISMO RS to debut in LA.. but what is it?

The new Juke NISMO RS will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in a mysterious package of performance that is a tier above the current Juke NISMO. With little to go on, we speculate about what it could be regardless.