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 Aug 17 2013 - 7:46am

Elmiraj Concept reveals future Cadillac rear-drive performance cars are coming [video]

Cadillac has revealed the new Elmiraj Concept grand coupe that is a rear-wheel-drive performance car showing the future of performance at Cadillac.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2013 - 5:57pm

2014 Camaro Z/28 and 2014 Corvette to be Featured at the Woodward Dream Cruise

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and 2014 Corvette will be the stars of the General Motors display of tomorrow’s 2013 Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit with a variety of other models including the new SS performance sedan, the 2014 Impala, the 2014 Silverado and many more helping to fill the display near the intersection of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 16 2013 - 8:01am

2014 Subaru WRX STI adds new Tsurugi Edition to lineup

The 2014 Subaru WRX STI Tsurugi Edition is a new sophisticated addition to the lineup that features a new refined look for the performance enthusiast.

By David Herron Aug 15 2013 - 11:27pm

Ford to Pay Owners on C-Max Fuel Economy Flub

After customers raised a stink over low actual fuel economy results for the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, the company is lowering the 2013 MPG rating, and making fuel economy improvements in the 2014 model.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 15 2013 - 10:46pm

2015 Ford Mustang Could Weigh 10% Less - Cost 10% More

While Ford Motor Company has done a pretty good job of keeping information on the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang under wraps, insider information suggests that the next generation Mustang could weigh more than 10% less than the current models while also costing some 10% more.

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By David Herron Aug 15 2013 - 6:48pm

Chrysler starts recall of Fiat 500e over loose half-shafts

With Fiat 500e owners reporting speed loss, Fiat is initiating a recall to fix a mis-installed half-shaft in the drive train.

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The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor. Image courtesy of Ford

By Don Bain Aug 15 2013 - 5:58pm

Ford F-150 Tremor secrets revealed by creator Brian Bell

As a truck enthusiast from birth, Brian Bell has worked in Ford’s F-150 division for six years and is considered the father of the brand’s new 3.5-liter EcoBoost powered F-150 Tremor.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 15 2013 - 5:41pm

Snake and Mongoose: The Movie of How Drag Racing was Made Famous

The most exciting upcoming movie for lovers of high performance American drag racing is Snake and Mongoose – a movie that chronicles the path of two of the most legendary drag racers in the history of the sport as they took their hobby and made it one of the most watched motorsports in the US.

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By John Goreham Aug 15 2013 - 5:01pm

Do you hate manual lumbar adjustment on power cars seats

If so, you are not alone according to J.D. Power and Associates

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By David Herron Aug 15 2013 - 2:57pm

BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S, win in Next Green Car awards

The awards, based on a scientifically-oriented ranking of which car is the greenest, identified the BMW i3, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S, and other cars as the greenest in their categories.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 15 2013 - 1:58pm

Leaked Images of the new BMW M4 Concept Arrive Online

The all new BMW M4 Concept is set to make its debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance but thanks to the wonders of the internet – we have our first look at the new high performance BMW sports coupe before it breaks cover in Monterey.

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By John Goreham Aug 15 2013 - 11:55am

BMW 4 Series now available with special M Performance bits

BMW's quest to make customers feel special is now a formal effort led by the parts department.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 15 2013 - 7:49am

Mustang Alley features 800 classic Mustangs and full 2014 Ford Mustang lineup

As Ford celebrates 50 years of production of the Ford Mustang, Mustang Alley will feature more than 800 classic Mustangs and the full 2014 Ford Mustang lineup this year.

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By Aaron Turpen Aug 15 2013 - 4:42am

Honda wants to save your drive-in theater

As the era of 35mm film distribution wanes, drive-in theaters are finding themselves going out of business. Honda wants to change that with Project Drive-In. If you have a favorite drive-in theater, you can vote to have Honda buy it new equipment to save it. Read on.

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By John Goreham Aug 14 2013 - 5:43pm

Cameron's Dad's Ferrari from Ferris Bueller up for sale (again)

The 250 GT California that made two valets very happy in the movie is up for sale again. If you have ever wanted it, now is your chance.

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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 Image courtesy of MBUSA.

By Don Bain Aug 14 2013 - 4:58pm

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 all-new compact SUV escapes pavement

Mercedes-Benz will debut the all-new 2015 GLA250 4MATIC compact SUV at the International Auto Show at Frankfurt this September and though it’s much too pretty for the backwoods, it’s rearing to go from the city to suburban tracts, country estates and, yes, even off the pavement.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 14 2013 - 4:55pm

Two Teasers of the Ram Concept Truck Coming to the Woodward Dream Cruise

The Chrysler Group has just offered up a pair of teaser images of the mysterious Ram Concept Truck that will debut at 10am on Saturday at the Woodward Dream Cruise and from these two images it is pretty clear that this concept is the next generation Ram 1500 Rumble Bee.

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2014 Ford Shelby GT500 at Barrett-Jackson

By Aaron Turpen Aug 14 2013 - 4:29pm

Last 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible brings half million

The last of the retail 2014 model year Shelby GT500 convertibles to be made was auctioned for charity and brought far more than its sticker price, a cool half million dollars from a guy in Kansas.

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By David Herron Aug 14 2013 - 1:45pm

Teens fear driving amid high traffic fatality rates, survey

Motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for teenagers, and while many teens are skipping car ownership and driving, there is a surge in traffic fatalities among teens.

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By John Goreham Aug 14 2013 - 10:54am

3-Row 2014 Dodge Durango pricing is hard to ignore

The 2014 Durango offers an attractive alternative to the Highlander and Pathfinder for a large family looking at an SUV with three full rows of seating.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 14 2013 - 7:54am

2014 Audi TTS Competition coming with more performance

Audi will celebrate 500,000 Audi TT cars with a special edition 2014 Audi TTS Competition that will be fast and exclusive.

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A 1967 Cadillac Eldorado in an auto showroom. Image public domain.

By Don Bain Aug 13 2013 - 5:24pm

New Cadillac Concept Car to debut at Pebble Beach in two days

Cadillac has a new hush-hush design Concept Car slated to debut this Friday at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance at a nearby exhibit highlighting the 2013 models and classics from the brand’s rich heritage.

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By John Goreham Aug 13 2013 - 4:44pm

Fiat 500 acts a little naughty with new Cattiva

The Fiat 500 is a car with personality. The new Cattiva reveals its cool dark side.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 13 2013 - 1:40pm

SRT Viper Gets First Big Racing Victory in Wisconsin

While it came much later than company executives would have hoped, the new SRT Viper GTS-R racing program scored their first win this past weekend at Road America in the American LeMans Series.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 13 2013 - 7:35am

Toyota Hybrid-R Concept will be Yaris hybrid with more than 400 hp

Toyota has released more information on the Hybrid-R Concept and the new teaser image reveals it’s a Yaris hybrid.

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The Acura NSX Concept Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain Aug 12 2013 - 6:47pm

Acura NSX Concept to grace Pebble Beach

The Acura NSX hybrid supercar concept has been drawing large crowds and lots of interest ever since its 2012 NAIAS debut, Super Bowl ads and Mid-Ohio performance preview, along with video teasers confirming the car as a viable prototype.

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Tanner Foust and Topi Heikkinen celebrate their 1-2 finish in Atlanta

By Patrick Rall Aug 12 2013 - 5:00pm

Topi Heikkinen Wins 5th Straight - Secures 2013 Global RallyCross Championship

Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen continued his amazing 2013 Global RallyCross season this weekend in Atlanta – winning his 5th straight race and guaranteeing himself the 2013 GRC championship even though there are two races left on the season.

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By David Herron Aug 12 2013 - 3:26pm

Racing champion Gil de Ferran named Formula E Ambassador

A racer with 20+ years of winning IndyCar and Formula 1 races has joined Formula E as both Ambassador and Advisor.

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By David Herron Aug 12 2013 - 3:09pm

ECOtality in financial trouble, hires restructuring adviser, possible bankruptcy

ECOtality, operator of the BLINK charging network, is exploring restructuring or sale of the company, or else bankruptcy.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 12 2013 - 2:48pm

2014 SRT Viper Base Price Jumps Over $100,000 with New Standard Features

The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology group has announced the 2014 SRT Viper pricing and the second model year of the new generation Mopar supercar will cost buyers $2,000 more than the 2013 – now bringing the base price of the Viper over the $100,000 figure when you factor in the gas guzzler tax.

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