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 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.

By Denis Flierl Oct 21 2013 - 8:25am

Mercedes-AMG boss says AWD will be a best fit technology

Mercedes-Benz AMG boss has said there will be more 4MATIC equipped AMG models like the new 2014 CLA45 AMG coming in the near future.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG four door coupe

By Denis Flierl Oct 21 2013 - 7:36am

Mercedes CLA45 AMG is even faster than preliminary estimates

The world’s most powerful four cylinder engine in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG is even faster than preliminary estimates.

By Denis Flierl Oct 21 2013 - 7:09am

First glimpse of the next-gen 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is here

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been teased in a new teaser video of the new model. The next-generation model will have even more class.

By Denis Flierl Oct 20 2013 - 7:31am

smart fortwo raises the bar high in the small compact segment

Mercedes-Benz collaborates with BoConcept to create the new 2014 smart fortwo BoConcept edition that raises the bar to a new level in the small compact segment.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 19 2013 - 11:42pm

2014 Nissan Juke pricing announced, two new color options

Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2014 Juke and Juke NISMO sport crossovers, which are now on sale at dealers nationally. Prices begin at just $18,990 and include nine model options to choose from, including the 2014 Juke NISMO plus two new color options.

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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