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 G+ May 15 2013 - 5:26pm

BMW M5 sets drifts 51.3 consecutive miles - sets Guinness World Record

BMW claimed an unusual record yesterday afternoon, announcing that their high performance M5 sedan had set the Guinness World Record for the longest consecutive drift, sliding around a skidpid nonstop for 51.3 miles – which required 322.5 laps of the small test pad.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 15 2013 - 1:37pm

Ford Insider: 2015 Mustang EcoBoost to pack 300hp, GT gets 475hp

According to a conversation between an enthusiast forum member and a Ford employee familiar with the 2015 Ford Mustang project, the new EcoBoost engine option should offer somewhere in the area of 300 horsepower while the 5.0L V8 could see its output climb to the range of 475hp.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 15 2013 - 12:35pm

Lamborghini super-SUV confirmed for production

Thanks to a tweet by EVO editor Harry Metcalfe, it has been confirmed that the Lamborghini Urus super sport utility vehicle has gotten the green light for production in 2017 and while that is still a couple years away – this is the first positive confirmation that Urus will indeed be built.

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 15 2013 - 8:04am

Amazing Gran Lusso Coupe shows future BMW design language

What happens when BMW and Pininfarina, two tradition-steeped automakers join forces? They produce the elegant and exclusive Gran Lusso Coupe. What does the one-off coupe tell us?

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 15 2013 - 12:37am

410 twin turbocharged reasons to buy the 2014 Cadillac XTS

It has been expected for some time that the 2014 Cadillac XTS would feature the same twin turbocharged V6 engine that was introduced with the 2014 Cadillac CTS but this morning GM made it official – with this twin turbo mill packing an awesome 410 horsepower.

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The 2014 jaguar F-Type sports car. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

By Don Bain May 15 2013 - 12:27am

Fans agree it's perfect time for new 2014 Jaguar F-type sports car

The all-new Jaguar F-type sports car will begin to arrive at dealerships one week from today and over 50,000 potential buyers and 20,000 Facebook fans agree this event could not happen at a better time than one month before the Summer Solstice of 2013.

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NTSB Chariman makes Drunk Driving Report

By John Goreham G+ May 14 2013 - 6:31pm

NTSB makes drunk driving elimination report on anniversary of horrible crash

25 years ago a crash so shocking it bears remembrance happened. On its 25th anniversary the NTSB makes bold suggestions on what it will take to stop this problem.

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2013 Ford Fiesta. Image courtesy of Ford

By Don Bain May 14 2013 - 5:31pm

The 2013 Ford Fiesta scores top ranking in Europe

A model of the Ford Fiesta sells every two minutes in Europe, making it the most popular small car in the EU.

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By John Goreham G+ May 14 2013 - 3:58pm

Chevy looks to Nissan for unusual partnership

Wanting to compete with the Ford Transit Connect, Chevy found a partner in Nissan. Will the Chevy dealers and the Nissan NV200 product be a winning combination?

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By John Goreham G+ May 14 2013 - 2:41pm

Here is what your next car or crossover will look like

There are three surprising reasons why all cars and crossovers are starting to have the same look up front.

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By John Goreham G+ May 14 2013 - 12:00pm

Infiniti's Q50 is an exciting alternative for shoppers of the BMW 3 Series

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is Infiniti's new name for the G37. It brings new styling to the sport-sedan market, but will it stand out, or get lost in this new crowded segment?

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 14 2013 - 11:52am

Official: Acura NSX Hybrid supercar to be Made in the USA

American Honda announced this morning that the sleek Acura NSX Hybrid supercar that was on display at this year’s Detroit Auto Show will go into production in 2015 and when it does – it will be built right here in the United States at a new facility in Ohio.

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 14 2013 - 8:05am

Nissan 370Z NISMO is the hottest Z in the world

One of the most hotly-anticipated new cars, the 2014 Nissan 370Z NISMO is a performance car enthusiasts dream. See where it’s making its dynamic road debut.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 13 2013 - 8:03pm

22 seconds of the new Lamborghini Egoista revving the engine (video)

To help celebrate the Italian supercar builder’s 50th anniversary, Lamborghini introduced the new Egoista one-seater hypercar this past weekend and today videos of that vehicle introduction are hitting the internet – including the video below of the Egoista starting and revving its V10 engine.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 13 2013 - 12:04pm

340,000 Ford Super Duty pickups under investigation for steering failures

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into some 340,000 Ford Super Duty pickups over a concern that the steering box could fail, leaving the driver with no means to control the direction of the vehicle.

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By John Goreham G+ May 13 2013 - 10:57am

Cadillac ATS-V Coupe nearing release

Two reliable sightings appear to confirm that Cadillac is readying its ATS-V for its bout with the BMW M3. Here is what buyers should expect.

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By David Herron G+ May 13 2013 - 10:56am

Win a Ford C-MAX Energi in contest showcasing energy efficiency technology

Energy efficient appliances and automobiles, like the Ford C-MAX Energi, both save money and reduce your environmental impact.

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By John Goreham G+ May 13 2013 - 9:44am

Volvo quitting eight and six cylinder engines to offer only fours

Volvo announced today it is moving ahead with only four cylinder engines as part of its strategy to regain brand independence. Will this bump Volvo out of the top tier it has so long been striving for?

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By Denis Flierl G+ May 13 2013 - 8:00am

Study shows Subaru Legacy is the safest sedan you can buy

Consumers who are looking for a safe sedan don’t have to look any further than the new 2013 Subaru Legacy. See what top rank the sedan has received.

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Lamborhini Egoista top view. Image provided via Newspress.

By Don Bain May 12 2013 - 9:13pm

How Lamborghini is moving forward with the captivating Egoista

At Lamborghini’s 50th Anniversary Gala yesterday, the soul-stirring new design by Walter De Silva, the captivating Lamborghini Egoista debuted before thousands of very special guests.

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Hennessey 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 HPE650

By Denis Flierl G+ May 12 2013 - 8:10am

Meet the fastest Jeep Grand Cherokee in the world

Last week we showed the Hennessey 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 HPE650 with the 650 hp upgrade. This week we get to see how fast it goes.

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2012 VW Gol, the most popular car in Brazil for 10 years

By Don Bain May 11 2013 - 11:19pm

The deadly impact of Brazilian made Chevys, Fiats, Fords, Nissans and VWs

Brazil has become the fourth largest auto market in the world and 10,000 Chevys, Fiats, Fords, Nissans and VWs roll off the assembly lines daily, configured to meet the economic realities of the emerging middle class.

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Sebastien Loeb Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak

By Aaron Turpen G+ May 11 2013 - 6:17pm

Love at first sight - Sebastien Loeb and the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak

Accomplished race driver Sebastien Loeb has met his racing companion, the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak, for the first time and is already in love.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 11 2013 - 5:45pm

Chrysler recalls 475,000 vehicles over three serious electrical issues

Chrysler is recalling about 475,000 trucks and SUVs in three separate recall campaigns covering airbag, power train, and engine coolant issues.

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The Nissan plant in Aguascalientes. Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain May 11 2013 - 3:41pm

What Nissan has to do with renewable energy in Mexico [video]

Nissan builds cars for the global marketplace and at their plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico half the energy required for the operation of the plant comes from renewable energy sources.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 10 2013 - 5:41pm

Ticket to ride? John Lennon’s Ferrari 330GT going up for auction

English auction house Bonhams will offer John Lennon’s 1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 at its auction at the Goodwin Festival of Speed in England on July 12.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 10 2013 - 2:39pm

All 3 next generation Audi TT models to get power increases

While no official information has been announced on the next generation Audi TT, Car and Driver has offered up some of the details on the upcoming German sports coupe with an emphasis on the engines – including increases in power for all three trimlines.

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By Patrick Rall G+ May 10 2013 - 12:05pm

100k+ C6 Chevrolet Corvettes probed for headlight failures

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a new investigation into the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette over a concern that the high tech projection headlight system could shut off without warning.

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The new Ford EcoSport in Goa, India. Image courtesy of Ford.

By Don Bain May 10 2013 - 2:20am

How EcoSport will help Ford boost Asian sales

Ford has just introduced the innovative, all-new EcoSport with a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine, hoping to spark sales in the second largest Asian automotive market and the sixth largest sales region in the world.

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By Aaron Turpen G+ May 9 2013 - 6:27pm

Buick recalls the 'Hot Rod of World War II' in a heavy metal tribute

Tuesday was Victory in Europe (VE) day and to commemorate the day on Buick's 110th anniversary, the company turned back the clock to a time when heavy metal meant not loud guitars and big hair, but machines that sported huge guns and tracks instead of wheels. Yes, the Hot Rod of WWII was made by Buick, and now the M18 Hellcat rides again.

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