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 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.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 20 2013 - 3:54am

Nissan GT Academy graduates going to Nurburgring for finals

Two of Nissan's latest GT Academy graduates are going for the Blancpain Endurance Series final round, vying for titles in teh Pro-Am class of this 2013 series. Nissan and Ferrari are only one point apart in this breakneck series. Plus watch a video interview of Steve Doherty about the race.

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By David Herron Sep 19 2013 - 7:18pm

Tesla Motors confirms autonomous car self-driving plan for 2016

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has confirmed the company is developing an "auto-pilot" mode to be unveiled in 2016 (or so) that isn't fully autonomous driving.

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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.

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