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 Aug 30 2013 - 11:15am

Feds Upgrade Chevrolet Corvette Headlight Investigation - Big Recall Could Follow

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its investigation of the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette to an engineering analysis after the number of complaints has increased dramatically since the preliminary investigation was launched back in May – a move that could lead to a recall of over 100,000 Corvettes.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 30 2013 - 10:46am

Subaru blows away rival Toyota’s sales results

Subaru sales have blown away its chief rival Toyota and the small Japanese automaker has some decisions to make. What can we expect from Subaru in the future?

By Denis Flierl Aug 30 2013 - 8:33am

Mercedes attack in the premium compact segment continues

Mercedes is having global success with the new 2014 A-Class, B-Class and four-door coupe CLA. Mercedes is attracting a new generation of global customers to the premium compact segment.

By Aaron Turpen Aug 30 2013 - 6:28am

2014 Nissan Maxima pricing announced with new limited option

Nissan has announced pricing for the 2014 Maxima, including new options and upgrades for their top-line model.

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By David Herron Aug 29 2013 - 7:32pm

Tesla talking with Samsung to supply battery cells

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) could diversify its supply chain by signing up a new battery cell maker.

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The Audi Quattro Sports Concept. Image courtesy of Audi Europe

By Don Bain Aug 29 2013 - 5:29pm

Audi Quattro Sport Concept spawning rampant speculation

The new Audi Quattro Sport Concept has been generating widespread speculation about what the luxury brand will unveil at the Frankfurt auto show and its only growing stronger with Audi's released renderings of the design today.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 29 2013 - 5:17pm

SRT Viper GTS-R Race Teams Take to the Baltimore Street Course This Weekend

Fresh off of their big first win since returning to the world of endurance racing, the SRT Viper GTS-R race teams will take to the street course of the Grand Prix of Baltimore this weekend where the SRT brand will serve as the main sponsor for the event.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 29 2013 - 2:41pm

The Cadillac CTS VSport Runs the Ring in 8:14 (Video)

General Motors issued a video last night offering some clips of the new Cadillac CTS VSport in action at the famed Nürburgring with a best lap time of 8 minutes and 14.1 seconds – putting the twin turbocharged midsize sedan amongst some impressive company.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 29 2013 - 11:39am

Ford Builds First Fusion in American Alongside the Mighty Mustang

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today that for the first time ever, a Ford Fusion will be built in the United States - with the initial American-built Fusions rolling down the Flat Rock Assembly Plant as this piece goes live.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 29 2013 - 11:00am

Build Your 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Online Now

The first issue of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray build page has arrived on Chevrolet.com and while the new configurator obviously isn’t fully finished – it is complete enough to give us a detailed look at the packages, options and prices for the C7 Corvette.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 29 2013 - 8:10am

How to get two weeks free XM Radio on the Subaru BRZ

Sirius XM Radio is offering 2 weeks of free listening to all owners of properly equipped 2014 Subaru BRZ and all Subaru vehicles through 9/9/2013.

By Denis Flierl Aug 29 2013 - 7:27am

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series: A bona fide street fighter

The new 2014 C63 AMG Black Series is just one of seventeen vehicles that the German automaker produces with over 500 horsepower. And they will all put a smile on your face.

By Don Bain Aug 28 2013 - 7:59pm

Audi leading changeover to US diesel popularity

Diesel vehicles could easily equal as much as 10 percent of the market within the next five years if current trends continue unabated, thanks largely to five Audi models that take full advantage of the fuels higher mileage capabilities.

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By John Goreham Aug 28 2013 - 7:36pm

Toyota announces details of the amazing next generation Prius

The next generation will be the fourth for the Prius line of hybrids and plug-in hybrids at Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM). After 20 years of effort Toyota now dominates the green vehicle market and plans to keep pushing forward.

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By David Herron Aug 28 2013 - 5:31pm

Tesla's rising stock price either hype or predicts car industry disruption

Tesla Motors' (TSLA) ever-increasing stock price is either a hype bubble or a serious prediction by the stock market of Tesla's future as a major car maker ranking with the likes of Daimler or BMW.

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Production line at Nissan in Smyrna Tennessee

By Aaron Turpen Aug 28 2013 - 2:24pm

Want auto production jobs? They're at Nissan

By early 2014, Nissan will be producing more than two million vehicles per year in North and South America.

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By John Goreham Aug 28 2013 - 1:13pm

Ford serves up a 2014 Fiesta Bacon Wrap special

Ford Motor Company(NYSE:F) is combining two of America's passions, food and cars with its new special edition of 2014 Ford Fiesta.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 28 2013 - 7:42am

Meet the 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series ultimate taxi

What would happen if Mercedes turned a 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series into a taxi in Cologne for gamescom?

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally America race car

By Denis Flierl Aug 28 2013 - 7:34am

2013 Subaru WRX STI overcomes extreme adversity to retain lead

Subaru WRX STI driver David Higgins battled extreme adversity to finish in 2nd place at the Ojibwe Forests Rally to retain the points lead.

By David Herron Aug 27 2013 - 5:59pm

Tesla Model S remote access may let hackers mess with car

A potential security flaw in remote access on the Tesla Model S could let "hackers" do nefarious, if largely harmless, things to the car.

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Nissan LEAF highway-ready autonomous test vehicle

By Aaron Turpen Aug 27 2013 - 4:30pm

Nissan says your car will drive itself sooner than you think

Nissan Motor's Autonomous Driving program has hit some big benchmarks and the company says that they will have self-driving cars ready for you to purchase within seven years.

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By Aaron Turpen Aug 27 2013 - 4:09pm

Mazda increasing SKYACTIV engine output dramatically

Due to high demand and more models including the full SKYACTIV suite of technologies, Mazda is boosting production of SKYACTIV engines in a big way.

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The Audi RS6 Avant Image from the YouTube video.

By Don Bain Aug 27 2013 - 3:06pm

Audi selling cars with an unlikely advertising approach [video]

Audi is taking a different tack when it comes to selling cars with a sports related theme - this time using a boxing-based metaphor, but the guy driving the Audi is not a boxer, he's the referee.

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By John Goreham Aug 27 2013 - 10:57am

Infiniti releases first official image of the new Q30

Infiniti is bringing a near-production version of its new Q30 crossover to an upcoming German Auto Show.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 27 2013 - 10:51am

Hennessey HPE650 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a Camaro ZL1 Killer

While Mopar lovers eagerly await the arrival of the rumored “Hellcat” Hemi powered Dodge Challenger that is expected to offer somewhere in the area of 640 horsepower - Hennessey Performance has put together a new package for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 that provides enough power for the brawny muscle car to take down the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1...at least in a straight line.

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By John Goreham Aug 27 2013 - 10:19am

2014 Toyota Corolla prices will keep that car number 1

The 2014 Toyota Corolla may be the brand's most important car. The new prices for the new Corolla will ensure that the many buyers go home happy.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 27 2013 - 7:59am

2015 Subaru WRX STI likely to drop five-door body style

Subaru will drop the five-door hatchback body style from the 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI lineup.

By Denis Flierl Aug 27 2013 - 7:00am

How to save up to $5,000 on a new 2014 Mercedes C-Class

Mercedes is offering a great deal for frequent fliers to save up to $5,000 on a new 2014 C-Class, CL-Class, CLS, E-Class, G-Class, GL, GLK, M-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK, and SLS AMG cars.

By David Herron Aug 26 2013 - 6:16pm

Tesla to be called Tuosule in China thanks to trademark squatters

Because the name Tesla has already been registered as a trademark in China, Tesla Motors may have to operate under a different name in China.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 26 2013 - 5:20pm

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Becomes the Official Truck of University of Texas

General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced this morning a new multi-year marketing partnership with the University of Texas to make the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado the official truck of the Longhorns – a move that will provide the school with vehicles while providing the new Silverado with exposure to one of the most critical truck markets in the US.

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