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 Sep 24 2013 - 7:13am

Mercedes establishes new performance segment with CLA45 AMG

Mercedes-Benz delivered the first 2014 CLA45 AMG Coupe here in the U.S. and it’s going to be seen on U.S. roads for the very first time.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 23 2013 - 11:37pm

Nissan takes wins at Silverstone, Austin

Nissan teams have won at both Silverstone in the UK and Austin, Texas this weekend, as G-Drive and the GT Academy capture flags for podium-filling wins.

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By David Herron Sep 23 2013 - 7:24pm

GM CEO Akerson taking on Tesla's electric with Cadillac's plugin-hybrid

GM's luxury brand, Cadillac, is seen by CEO Dan Akerson as the correct weapon with which to fight Tesla Motors.

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By John Goreham Sep 23 2013 - 6:51pm

On track the 2014 Lexus IS 350 has multiple personalities

The 2014 Lexus IS 350 is a very capable car, but the AWD standard version is much less fun than the F-Sport. Drivers shopping for a Lexus IS 350 should consider carefully how they plan to use their car.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2013 - 5:37pm

Scott Speed Wins Global RallyCross In Charlotte - Topi Officially Wins the Championship

The drivers of the Global RallyCross championship headed to Charlotte this past weekend for the second to last race of the 2013 season and in a day packed full of crashes and red flags – Scott Speed took his second win of the season while Toomas Topi Heikkinen official wrapped up the 2013 GRC Driver’s Championship.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2013 - 3:23pm

Chrysler Considering Production of the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Concept from Woodward

A recent report indicates that the Chrysler Group is considering a production version of the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Concept after a ton of positive reaction from show goers at the 2013 Woodward Dream Cruise – with only the company dealer networks seemingly standing between the cool yellow concept and a production reality for sport truck lovers.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2013 - 1:54pm

2012 Shelby GT350 Mustang #1 to be Auctioned Off This Weekend

Shelby American has announced that their very first 2012 Shelby GT350 Mustang will be among the many unique Ford Mustangs rolling across the auction block at this weekend’s Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Las Vegas - offering Shelby and Mustang enthusiasts a chance to own the same Shelby super-Stang that has been used in company sales and marketing materials.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2013 - 12:21pm

US Government Sells More GM Stock, Reduces Stake to 7.3%

The United States Treasury has announced that another big chunk of General Motors stock has been sold over the past few months – reducing the government’s stake in the automaker to just 7.3% and keeping the plan to remove all government control by March 2014 well on track.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2013 - 8:24am

Mercedes is the coolest brand with help from the CLA-Class

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Coupe is a cool car and has helped Mercedes be voted Britain’s coolest full-line car brand.

By Denis Flierl Sep 23 2013 - 7:27am

See what chickens and the 2014 Mercedes S-Class have in common

It premiered in the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and now chickens show what Magic Body Control is all about.

By David Herron Sep 23 2013 - 12:36am

EV Week kicks off plug-in car education in SF Bay Area from Sept 23-27

Between EV Week 2013 and National Plug-in Day 2013, the SF Bay Area will be abuzz with plug-in electric vehicle education activities the last full week of September.

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By John Goreham Sep 22 2013 - 12:21pm

Evidence of a twin turbo 2014 Cadillac ATS-V coupe mounts

At a recent event, we lucked into a meeting with senior GM staffers who did not confirm, and more importantly, did not deny, that an ATS-V is close to launch.

By Denis Flierl Sep 22 2013 - 8:50am

One key reason why Subaru is so dedicated to AWD [video]

Subaru is known for its new all-wheel-drive vehicles like the popular new 2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek, but why does the brand only produce all-wheel-drive vehicles?

By Denis Flierl Sep 22 2013 - 7:59am

2014 Mercedes CLA-Class Coupe goes high-tech for a new generation

A new generation of buyers can go high-tech with the new Mercedes-Benz 2014 CLA250 Coupe that has just begun arriving in U.S. showrooms.

40th Anniversary Special Edition 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2013 - 7:13pm

Special Edition Lancer Evo X could be in the works

Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK sent out a Tweet about a 2014 Special Edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Is it in the works?

By John Goreham Sep 21 2013 - 10:46am

2014 Honda Accord V6 manual is amazing on a racetrack

We had a chance to test the 2014 Accord V6 with the six speed manual. We found this $32K vehicle to be as entertaining and maybe even quicker than just about any sports sedan costing less than $50K.

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By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2013 - 8:09am

2014 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG vs A 45 AMG who wins?

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG are Mercedes-AMG two new high-performance vehicles in the compact class.

By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2013 - 7:35am

Lasek ready to start banging Subaru WRX STI RallyCross car [video]

Global Rally Cross heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend and Bucky Lasek is ready to push his 2013 Subaru WRX STI to the limit.

By Patrick Rall Sep 20 2013 - 8:07pm

15 Drivers Prepared to Race for Global RallyCross Gold This Weekend

The 2013 Global RallyCross schedule makes its second to last stop of the season this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s dirt track facility – with 15 of the best rallycross racers in the world lining up to do battle including some new(ish) faces and some old faces in new cars.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 20 2013 - 7:09pm

Meet the World's First Ever Ford Mustang Owner

Ford Motor Company has sold millions of Mustangs to millions of people but the woman shown in the image above with the Skylight Blue 1964 Ford Mustang was the first person to ever purchase a Mustang - and she still owns it today.

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By John Goreham Sep 20 2013 - 5:26pm

2014 Honda Fit EV solves some issues, but range is still a problem

Our quick spin in the new 2014 Honda Fit electric vehicle convinced us that it has overcome all of the drivability issues of early EVs, but range is still a serious concern. Even buyers of city cars, who might choose a Fit may have trouble making this their only vehicle.

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By Aaron Turpen Sep 20 2013 - 3:54pm

EXCLUSIVE: Mazda donates $15,000 to save animals stranded in the Colorado flooding

The Colorado floods have devastated the area and to help, Mazda has donated $35,000 in relief effort funding, $15,000 of which will go to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to help save stranded and lost pets. We talk to some of the Colorado residents who welcome this unique gift.

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By David Herron Sep 20 2013 - 2:59pm

Tesla Motors stock sharply up on auto-pilot feature for 2016, and analyst buy recommendation

A "buy" recommendation by a Deutsche Bank stock analyst may have sent Tesla Motors (TSLA) stock price sharply upward, or was it the news that Tesla is developing an auto-pilot feature?

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By Patrick Rall Sep 20 2013 - 2:23pm

The Fiat 500 Abarth Gets More Awesome with the Zender Abarth 500 Corsa Stradale Concept

The Fiat 500 Abarth is one of my favorite cars in the world but the folks at Zender have rolled out a heavily customized version of the Abarth 500 that makes the sporty Italian compact inside, outside and under the hood.

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By David Herron Sep 20 2013 - 2:14pm

The BMW i3 electric car starts production ahead of deliveries in November

The BMW i3 premium electric car, BMW's first attempt at production EV's after a few years of prototype electric cars, has begun production ahead of starting deliveries to customers in November.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 20 2013 - 1:01pm

Win a 2014 Ford Mustang from Alamo

The folks at Alamo rental car are currently running a sweepstakes with the grand prize winner taking home a 2014 Ford Mustang Convertible - along with other prizes that include free rental cars and round trip flight vouchers from Southwest airlines.

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The entryway to the Wixom Performance Build Center

By Patrick Rall Sep 20 2013 - 12:09pm

GM Closing Wixom Performance Engine Facility, Build-Your-Own-Engine Program Ends

After building over 40,000 high performance engines, the General Motors will close the Wixom Performance Build Center – forcing them to temporarily suspend the popular Corvette Build Your Own Engine program until the Bowling Green Kentucky Corvette plant has been adapted to house the program.

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By John Goreham Sep 20 2013 - 11:29am

A quick spin in the 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco

The new 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco will be one of the top sellers in the new Corolla line. Our quick spin in the car revealed one big surprise and confirms the worst fears of its competitors.

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2015 Mercedes GLA-Class at IAA Frankfurt 2013

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2013 - 10:03am

2015 Mercedes GLA-Class makes splash with these two features [video]

The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class made its world premiere at the 2013 IAA in Frankfurt and is attracting much attention already.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class display at the Frankfurt Auto Show

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2013 - 7:55am

2014 Mercedes CLA-Class launches today with new sports equipment

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class display at the Frankfurt Auto Show gives an idea of the new sports equipment that is available on the new four-door coupe.

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