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.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

By Denis Flierl Sep 19 2013 - 7:56am

Mercedes hits a home run with new 2014 CLA-Class design

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class picks up top honors in readers' poll for "The most beautiful cars of 2013“: The style rebel is voted the most attractive car in its class.

By Denis Flierl Sep 19 2013 - 7:07am

This Mercedes SLT 250 ton-carrying truck will make you drool

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz Actros-SLT tractor is the ultimate heavy-duty truck and will make you want to get a license to drive it.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 19 2013 - 3:38am

Nissan unveils all-new Datsun GO+ in brand revival for Indonesia

Nissan is bringing back the Datsun brand and is launching an all-new lineup for a key market, Indonesia, including this new 2014 Datsun GO+. Could this right-sized MPV see American sales down the line?

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The first shipments of 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Coupes

By Patrick Rall Sep 18 2013 - 5:58pm

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupes Deliveries Begin Today

General Motors announced that the first truckload of 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupes left the Bowling Green Kentucky production facility en route to dealerships and happy new owners around the country - marking the official dealership launch of the C7 Corvette some 8 months after the car debuted in Detroit.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 18 2013 - 5:12pm

2014 Dodge Durango Offers Best Entry V6, Premium V8 Fuel Economy for Large SUVs

The EPA has announced the official fuel economy numbers for the 2014 Dodge Durango and thanks to the new 8-speed automatic transmission, the revised Durango offers the best fuel economy of V6 and V8 powered large sport utility vehicles sold in America.

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The front end of the new Ford SSP package

By Patrick Rall Sep 18 2013 - 3:49pm

Ford Introduces First Ever Non-Pursuit Rated Police Vehicle

Ford Motor Company announced today that they will begin offering their Taurus-based Police Interceptor Sedan with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, marking the first time that Ford has ever offered a police vehicle that was not rated for high speed pursuit - instead focusing on power to save both the police departments and the taxpayers money at the pumps.

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The 1 millionth Cadillac built in Lansing Grand River

By Patrick Rall Sep 18 2013 - 3:18pm

GM's Lansing Michigan Plant Builds Its 1,000,000th Cadillac

General Motors announced that on Monday, their Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan built its 1,000,000th Cadillac – most of which have been from the CTS lineup with the vast majority being the uber popular Cadillac CTS sedan.

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By Denis Flierl Sep 18 2013 - 7:48am

2014 Subaru Outback gets tougher look with new styling

Subaru has released details on the new 2014 Outback and it will adding new aggressive styling cues.

By Denis Flierl Sep 18 2013 - 6:56am

Everything you need to know about the new Mercedes CLA-Class

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe is just days away from its launch here in the U.S and the excitement is building.

By Patrick Rall Sep 17 2013 - 7:44pm

The First SRT Viper GT3-R Prepares for its Daytona Racing Debut

The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology Division has announced that the first Viper GT3-R race car is being prepared for Ben Keating’s race team with the expected debut coming at the Rolex 24 at Daytona Motor Speedway in January 2014.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 17 2013 - 4:21pm

Ford Builds its 2,000,000th EcoBoost Engine

Ford Motor Company has announced that yesterday afternoon, the 2,000,000th EcoBoost engine was produced and loaded into a new Ford product – in this case a new Ford Escape packing the top of the line 2.0L 4-cylinder EcoBoost mill.

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The new Chevrolet Sonic Global RallyCross car

By Patrick Rall Sep 17 2013 - 3:52pm

Chevrolet Sonic to Join Global RallyCross This Weekend

The folks from the Global RallyCross association have announced that General Motors has thrown its hat into the ring for the upcoming event in Charlotte this weekend with a new Chevrolet Sonic RallyCross car driven by former Subaru driver Patrick Moro - meaning that all three of the American automakers is now involved in the booming motorsport.

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By John Goreham Sep 17 2013 - 1:22pm

Jimmy Kimmel Live to shut Hollywood Boulevard for concerts by Paul McCartney and Timberlake

With a little help from the Lexus IS Sport Sedan, JKL will shut down Hollywood Boulevard for two nights next week to showcase Justin Timberlake and Sir Paul McCartney in concert.

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GM's Global Battery Systems Laboratory in Warren MI

By David Herron Sep 17 2013 - 1:19pm

GM challenging Tesla with new battery lab, 200 mile range electric car promises

General Motors is again promising to develop a 200 mile range electric car, and this time they're aiming to take on Tesla Motors whose own plan is to develop an affordable 200 mile range electric car.

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By Aaron Turpen Sep 17 2013 - 12:02pm

2014 Nissan Quest gets sticker price, improves value over 2013 model

The 2014 Nissan Quest has an MSRP equal to the outgoing 2013 model, but the company has increased value with added features that improve value.

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2014 Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 Michael Douglas in The Reach

By Denis Flierl Sep 17 2013 - 7:34am

Michael Douglas meets massive co-star with six wheels and 544 hp

Actor Michael Douglas met his new co-star, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 as he begins filming "The Reach."

By Denis Flierl Sep 17 2013 - 7:08am

Four reasons for Millennials to check out the 2014 Lancer Sportback

The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback is a practical yet stylish hatch for a new generation of buyers that makes the driver feel at one with the road.

By David Herron Sep 16 2013 - 8:06pm

California car dealers attacking Tesla Motors over advertising practices

Citing misleading advertising of the monthly payment to finance a Tesla Model S, the California New Car Dealers Association is calling for an investigation into Tesla's advertising.

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By David Herron Sep 16 2013 - 6:01pm

The battery pack design behind Tesla Motors' stock price pop

A recent Tesla Motors patent opens the door to super-long range electric cars. Eventually.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 16 2013 - 5:34pm

CEO Kuniskis Says Dodge Has a Very Solid Future

There have long been rumors that the new Fiat-controlled Chrysler Group would kill off the Dodge brand but Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis affirmed in a recent interview that Chrysler’s sporty high volume brand isnt going anywhere anytime soon – and that there is no plan to collapse the brand as the company looks to consolidate their offerings into fewer brands.

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By John Goreham Sep 16 2013 - 4:07pm

Toyota racing hybrid makes its US debut in Texas

The Toyota TS030 racing hybrid will visit the US this week to race at the Circuit of the Americas.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 16 2013 - 1:45pm

Ford Reminds Truck Owners That Dogs Should Ride Inside

Ford Motor Company and the American Humane Association have teamed up to remind truck drivers that dogs should always be transported in the cab of a truck and not in the bed – no matter how much your pooch appears to be enjoying the open air cruise out back.

By John Goreham Sep 16 2013 - 12:07pm

2014 Toyota's AWD Sienna family van makes a great utility vehicle

In addition to hauling a hockey team, the all-wheel-drive 2014 Toyota Sienna van can also haul vacation home toys and the occasional project list for home improvement.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 16 2013 - 12:00pm

Opel Insignia OPC is a High Performance Buick Regal That We Won't Get

Among the debuts at the ongoing 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is the new Opel Insignia OPC – the European version of the car that Americans know as the Buick Regal but the Opel version includes a wagon that we don’t get while the OPC package adds an all wheel drive system and a high performance drivetrain that we also don’t get.

2014 Mercedes S-Class with S 500 Intelligent Drive

By Denis Flierl Sep 16 2013 - 8:10am

Mercedes S-Class: First vehicle in the world capable of self-driving

Autonomous driving is here and 2014 Mercedes S-Class with S 500 Intelligent Drive reveals the future of self-driving.

By Denis Flierl Sep 16 2013 - 7:48am

Three reasons why Subaru needs to replace the 2014 Tribeca

Subaru just released information on the new 2014 Tribeca but the brand needs to either update or replace the slow-selling seven-passenger SUV.

2013 Brabus B63S-700, 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6

By Denis Flierl Sep 15 2013 - 7:44am

Brabus turns 2013 Mercedes 6X6 into ultimate performance beast

Brabus introduced the B63S-700 at Frankfurt IAA and turns the 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 into an ultra-performance beast.

By Denis Flierl Sep 15 2013 - 7:20am

Subaru reveals 2014 Forester with world's first innovative Wing Seat

Subaru has revealed a new and innovative driver assist system for handicap drivers on the all-new 2014 Forester.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 14 2013 - 2:49pm

Next-generation Nissan Titan gets field testing in Idaho

The Nissan Titan and its chief product specialist, Rich Miller, went to Miller's boyhood ranch home in Idaho for some real-world work experience to prove that the Titan is a truck for everyone.

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Subaru WRX and VIZIV Concepts at Frankfurt Auto Show IAA

By Denis Flierl Sep 14 2013 - 8:43am

What WRX and VIZIV Concepts reveal about Subaru's future

Subaru brings the WRX and VIZIV Concepts to the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA in Germany and the future is bright for the brand.

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