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 Sep 4 2013 - 11:21am

Ford Announces New Vignale Sub-Brand in Europe

Ford Motor Company has announced that to offer European customers a more premium ownership experience, they are rolling out the new Vignale sub-brand – bringing a more luxurious feel to models currently offered overseas and beginning with the Ford Mondeo.

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By Denis Flierl Sep 4 2013 - 7:22am

Future Cars: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI

The new 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XI is coming, but don’t expect it to be anything like the tenth-generation model.

By Denis Flierl Sep 4 2013 - 7:10am

Subaru Forester stealing sales from Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is outselling the 2014 Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V and Subaru is having problems keeping up with the demand.

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By David Herron Sep 3 2013 - 8:38pm

Porsche 918 Spyder, a high speed high fuel efficiency supercar for the future

Porsche's newest plug-in hybrid, the 918 Spyder, which will debut at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, is a no-compromise supercar with the fuel efficiency of a compact car.

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The 2015 Audi A3 sedan. Image courtesy of Audi

By Don Bain Sep 3 2013 - 6:52pm

Will Audi be the next big player in car sharing?

Audi may well be the next big player in the car sharing game if the document the DC Auto Geek found online is genuine, referring to a service labeled Audi Access.

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By John Goreham Sep 3 2013 - 6:24pm

Lexus announces 2013 Eco Challenge award worth $500K

Lexus' 7th annual Eco Challenge is about to get underway. Students, teachers, and schools can earn up to $30,000 in prizes per winner.

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By David Herron Sep 3 2013 - 5:57pm

What's behind Tesla's masive stock gains in 2013

Tesla Motors stock has risen over 400% in the last six months, and by market capitalization the company is rivaling the smaller automakers, which raises the question: Why?

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By Aaron Turpen Sep 3 2013 - 3:42pm

Mazda3 Hatchbacks on Hiroshima to Frankfurt tour enter Moscow

Eight 2014 Mazda3 cars have made the harrowing journey from Hiroshima, Japan to Moscow, Russia on their way to the Frankfurt Motor Show over a total of 9,300 miles of some of the world's most questionable roads.

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By Aaron Turpen Sep 3 2013 - 3:20pm

Bentley introduces hot new S models for Continental GT range

As if the Bentley Continental GT Convertible and Coupe were not beautiful enough, the Crew at Crewe is offering a sportier S model with even more driving excellence.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 3 2013 - 2:52pm

Nissan LEAF to make debut as first electric vehicle in South Africa

The 2014 Nissan LEAF will be making its debut at the Johannesburg International Motor Show and will go on sale as the first EV in the country.

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The 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 30th Anniversary Edition

By Patrick Rall Sep 3 2013 - 2:31pm

Chrysler, Dodge to Get 30th Anniversary Edition Minivans

The Chrysler minivan turns 30 years old later this year and to celebrate the vehicles that literally invented the minivan segment – the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan will both benefit from a new 30th Anniversary Edition packages for 2014.

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The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray at the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall Sep 3 2013 - 12:16pm

There Could be a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Hybrid in the Works

In the early days of the hybrid market, suggesting that General Motors may actually build a Chevrolet Corvette hybrid would have gotten a journalist laughed out of the room but in a recent interview with the LA Times – GM boss Mark Reuss warns us all that we shouldn’t be too quick to laugh at the idea.

By Patrick Rall Sep 3 2013 - 11:19am

Next Generation Lincoln MKS Could Pack Smaller EcoBoost, 9-Speed Transmission

Ford Motor Company is expected to roll out the next generation Lincoln MKS within the next couple of years and when the new Ford luxury flagship arrives – it may feature a new EcoBoost V6 and a 9-speed automatic transmission that could make it one of the most efficient non-hybrid luxury cars on the market.

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By John Goreham Sep 3 2013 - 9:38am

Jaguar C-X17 SUV image revealed ahead of German auto show

Yes, you read that correctly. Jaguar has released the image below in advance of the unveiling of its new C-X17 design concept. Is Jaguar going to follow the Porsche survival guide?

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By John Goreham Sep 3 2013 - 9:07am

2014 Honda Odyssey first minivan with Top Safety Pick+ rating

Honda boldly asked the IIHS to test its new van. It has now joined a very short list of vehicles that have earned the highest possible safety rating.

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By Denis Flierl Sep 3 2013 - 7:13am

2015 Mercedes GLA45 AMG seen testing at Nurburgring

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA hasn’t even been officially unveiled and a new GLA45 AMG and A45 AMG Black Series were seen testing at Nurburgring.

By Denis Flierl Sep 3 2013 - 7:04am

Subaru expands 2014 Forester into largest auto market in the world

Subaru already introduced the 2014 Forester and 2013 BRZ into China but will partner with Pangda Automobile Trade Co., Ltd and expand its global reach farther into China.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2013 - 10:14pm

Dodge Dart GT Engine Standard for More Models in 2014

The Chrysler Group has announced that the 2014 Dodge Dart will have several models featuring the performance tuned engine from the 2013 Dart GT - bringing improved performance to the majority of the packages for the new model year.

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By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2013 - 9:11pm

More Cadillac VSport Models Coming

Earlier this week, a General Motors executive stated that there will likely be new Cadillac VSport models coming in the near future and while no details were offered on which current Caddys could get a VSport model – we can make some guesses as to what we could see in the next year or so.

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By Aaron Turpen Sep 2 2013 - 3:28pm

Former Bentley CEO and head of Audi R&D leaving VW Group

Wolfgang Duerheimer has had a checkered role at the VW Group for years, moving from office to office repeatedly. Now, reports say that the former Bentley CEO is leaving for good.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2013 - 12:27pm

Ford Recalls 370k Sedans Over Steering Failure Risks

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will recall over 370,000 large sedans including the Ford Crown Victoria, the Mercury Grand Marquis and the Lincoln Town Car over a concern that a portion of the steering assembly could rust to the point that it fails – making it impossible to steer the big sedan.

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By Denis Flierl Sep 2 2013 - 9:22am

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid launching with new ECU from Tata Elxsi

The all-new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is about to launch and it's getting a new ECU from Tata Elxsi, a Tata group company.

By Denis Flierl Sep 2 2013 - 7:44am

2014 Mercedes S-Class gets shod with new rubber [video]

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is being called the best automobile in the world. It’s getting a new premium tire from South Korea’s Hankook Tire.

Mitsubishi 2014 Outlander Sport Winter and Summer Editions

By Denis Flierl Sep 1 2013 - 7:11am

Mitsubishi creates 2014 Outlander Sport Winter and Summer Editions

Mitsubishi and the H360 Group have teamed up to create a pair of custom 2014 Outlander sport-utility vehicles designed for today's active professionals.

Tesla Motors stock price since March 2013

By David Herron Aug 31 2013 - 9:34pm

Some top investors scared to short-sell Tesla Motors stock

DoubleLine Capital's Jeffrey Gundlach said it wasn't a good idea to short-sell TSLA even though the gains look irrationally excessive

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By Aaron Turpen Aug 31 2013 - 8:12am

Juke NISMO sales leading overall NISMO awesomeness

Nissan's NISMO models, lead by the Juke NISMO, are gaining ground as some of the most sought-after model options as the company's racing and performance brand gains popularity.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 31 2013 - 7:24am

3 new features to look for on the 2015 Mercedes GLA [video]

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class is just about to be officially unveiled in Frankfurt. It will come with 3 standard features not normally found in this segment.

By David Herron Aug 30 2013 - 4:45pm

Tesla covers 90% of Norweigians with Supercharger availability

Norway is the first European country to get Supercharger installations, as Tesla begins sales of the Model S in Europe.

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By David Herron Aug 30 2013 - 4:01pm

Nissan's sale of ZEV credits may affect Tesla's bottom line

Nissan is earning enough zero emission vehicle sales credits to have excess credits to sell, potentially affecting the revenue Tesla Motors earns from their ZEV credit sales.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 30 2013 - 3:35pm

2016 GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado Likely to Pack Duramax Diesel Power

According to insider sources speaking with the folks from Automotive News, the next generation GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado midsized pickups are likely to feature small, efficient diesel engines in the not-so-distant future.

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