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 19 2013 - 11:24pm

Nissan launches Passion Genome project to find your passions so you can win

Nissan has created an interactive visual experience that uses Facebook to find your passions. Find yours, share them on Facebook or Twitter, and you could get $1,000 Amazon gift card for being so friendly. Find out more.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe and 300 SL Roadster

By Denis Flierl Oct 19 2013 - 9:48am

Looking for a good investment? Buy a Mercedes 300SL Coupe or Roadster

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe's and 300 SL Roadster's continue to go up in value according to the Mercedes-Benz Classic Index (MBCI) maintained by Historic Automobile Group International.

By Denis Flierl Oct 19 2013 - 8:04am

2014 Subaru Tribeca will be replaced by all-new 7 seat SUV

Subaru is finally killing the Tribeca and the 2014 model will be the last before an all-new mid-size SUV is launched.

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2013 - 7:16pm

Ford Police Interceptor Models Best Chevy, Dodge Cop Cars in Acceleration

Almost a month ago, we brought you the news that the Dodge Charger had beaten the Taurus SHO based Ford Police Interceptor Sedan in the Michigan State Police (MSP) road course testing so it should come as no surprise that Ford Motor Company has now announced that both their Police Interceptor sedan and SUV have posted the best acceleration times in MSP testing.

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2013 - 6:48pm

2015 Ford Mustang to be Revealed in December, Public Introduction Set for Detroit 2014

Since the world found out that the 2015 Ford Mustang would usher in the next generation of the legendary pony car 50 years after the original Mustang was introduced, it was expected that the 2015 Mustang would debut at the New York Auto Show but a new report suggests that the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will play home to the formal debut.

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By Aaron Turpen Oct 18 2013 - 4:58pm

Nissan ZEOD RC electric race car making public debut in Japan

This weekend, the next-generation of Nissan's DeltaWing-style racing form for Formula One, the ZEOD RC, will make its public debut in Japan. The car is now in its final prototype stage, ready for the race track next season, powered by Nissan LEAF batteries.

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By John Goreham Oct 18 2013 - 3:41pm

Toyota celebrates 10 years of insourcing trucks in Texas with huge charitable donation

Toyota gives away 10 trucks to local charities as part of its celebration of its tenth year in the truck business in Texas.

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By Denis Flierl Oct 18 2013 - 11:06am

New S-Class achieves never before seen record for the brand

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been launched globally and has achieved a record for the German automaker that makes it even more special.

By Patrick Rall Oct 18 2013 - 10:53am

The Forza Motorsport 5 Vehicle List Grows to 108 Cars, Trucks and SUVs

The debut of Xbox One and Forza Motorsport 5 is just over a month away and game maker Turn 10 has continued to roll out a weekly list of those vehicles that will be featured in Forza 5 – with the number of vehicles revealed thus far stretching to 108 cars, trucks and SUVs.

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By Denis Flierl Oct 18 2013 - 7:55am

2014 Subaru Forester: X Mode stands for extreme fun in the dirt

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester with X Mode can get down and dirty off-road and delivers for active lifestyles.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country

By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2013 - 5:13pm

The most expensive option in the half ton truck market just got even pricier

General Motors has announced that the pricing of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups will go up by as much as $1,500 – making the most expensive option in the half ton truck market even pricier.

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By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2013 - 1:34pm

GM Pits the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Against the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (Video)

General Motors has issued a new video showing their new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 competing with the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca on the Milford test track – with the 500+ horsepower Camaro handily beating the Boss the entire way around the track.

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By Patrick Rall Oct 17 2013 - 11:11am

Name the New 2014 SRT Viper Color - Win a Trip to the Rolex 24 at Daytona

The Chrysler Group has just announced that the 2014 SRT Viper will come with a new blue hue but they don’t have a name – leading them to organize a contest to name the new Viper blue with the grand prize being a trip to the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.

By Denis Flierl Oct 17 2013 - 8:03am

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is already a resounding win

Subaru announces the all-new 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid will be launching in North American in November.

By Denis Flierl Oct 17 2013 - 6:56am

How new Mercedes E63 AMG "S" changes performance rules [video]

Mercedes-Benz introduces the new 2014 E63 AMG S model with new benchmarks for performance.

Mario Andretti's 1974 Viceroy Gurney Eagle

By Aaron Turpen Oct 17 2013 - 12:08am

Legends of Motorsports collection of historic racing machines going to auction

Ever want to own a 1977 McLaren M26 driven by James Hunt or a 1974 Viceroy Gurney Eagle raced by Mario Andretti? Those and other beautiful pieces of motorsports history will be coming up for auction at the next RK Motors event.

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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Z51

By Patrick Rall Oct 16 2013 - 8:26pm

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Models Now Come with a 1 Year Wait

The high performance Z51 package for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe has proven to be extremely popular with the early buyers – so popular that it has caused a supplier-level production constraint that could force new buyers to wait as much as a year.

By John Goreham Oct 16 2013 - 8:09pm

MADD sides with school in case of girl suspended for trying to help drunk friend not drive

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers is not afraid to choose sides in the never ending debate about how best to curb drunk driving. Unlike its last stance, this time it is for zero tolerance.

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By Patrick Rall Oct 16 2013 - 7:38pm

Ford Details the German Ford Mustang That Never Wore the Mustang Name

As part of the ongoing series of information teasing the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang, Ford Motor Company has issued up an interesting look at the history of the mighty Mustang – this time looking at the German sold Mustang that was known simply as the Ford T5.

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By Aaron Turpen Oct 16 2013 - 4:00pm

Winners of Nissan 'Your Door to More' Instagram contest announced

The video contest had thousands of entries and Nissan has chosen three winners from three American entries showcasing the new Versa Note. Those three entries will be featured in an upcoming Nissan commercial as well.

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By John Goreham Oct 16 2013 - 12:23pm

Toyota offers help to customers affected by government shutdown

Toyota Financial Services will offer to extend payments by up to three months to those that qualify.

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By Patrick Rall Oct 16 2013 - 11:23am

Chrysler Teases the Mopar 14 - and It Is Obviously Based on the Dodge Challenger

The Chrysler Group has just released the first “teaser” of the Mopar 14 and while the past Mopar branded performance cars were a bit of a mystery ahead of their debut – it is very clear that the Mopar 14 will be based on the 2014 Dodge Challenger.

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By Denis Flierl Oct 16 2013 - 6:56am

Four Mercedes S-Class features that will be seen on all models

The all-new highly-anticipated 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, S550 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC launch in the U.S. with a new design, engineering, performance and technology.

Ron Burgundy with the Dodge Durango and 2 horses

By Patrick Rall Oct 15 2013 - 6:46pm

Dodge Rolls Out More Ron Burgundy 2014 Durango Ads

Last week, we brought you a first look at the new 2014 Dodge Durango commercials that feature funnyman Will Ferrell playing the part of his Anchorman character Ron Burgundy and after a great deal of early success – the Dodge YouTube channel has added four more videos pairing Burgundy with the new 3-row Dodge SUV.

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2014 Nissan Rogue at Smyrna assembly plant

By Aaron Turpen Oct 15 2013 - 1:13pm

Nissan builds 10 million vehicles in Tennessee, starts 2014 Rogue assembly

Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant has built its ten millionth vehicle as it begins rolling 2014 Nissan Rogue crossovers off its line as the fifth core model to enter production at the company's U.S. headquarters. Plant production expansion continues as jobs are added to the lines.

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By Patrick Rall Oct 15 2013 - 12:49pm

Check Out the Latest and Best 2015 Ford Mustang Renderings

Each time a new spyshot or bit of information on the 2015 Ford Mustang hits the web, artists who specialize in computer generated renderings head back to their electronic drawing boards to create what they believe we can expect from the next generation Mustang and today we have what very well may be the closest thing that we have seen to “real life” thus far.

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By Patrick Rall Oct 15 2013 - 11:05am

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Sets a Blistering Nürburgring Time - in the Rain (Video)

General Motors has just announced the results of their team’s testing session with the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 at the Nürburgring and with a time of 7:37.47 – making the new Z/28 the fastest American muscle car around the famous German track and what makes this time even more impressive is the fact that this record lap was achieved in the rain.

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By John Goreham Oct 15 2013 - 10:41am

2 tools by Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book help buyers make better new car deals with less pain

Two trusted names in the automotive shopping world, Edmunds and Kelly Blue Book, are offering new and innovative programs that will help shoppers make the new car buying experience a little less painful.

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By Denis Flierl Oct 15 2013 - 7:54am

Rare Mercedes art by Andy Warhol could bring record $16M at NYC auction

Andy Warhol's silkscreen of the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 is expected to bring up to $16 million USD at a New York City auction.

By Denis Flierl Oct 15 2013 - 6:54am

How Subaru will eliminate auto accidents with EyeSight equipped XV Crosstrek

Subaru is bringing a 2014 XV Crosstrek with their next-generation EyeSight safety system to the 20th ITS WORLD CONGRESS TOKYO 2013.

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