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 David Herron Aug 1 2013 - 7:35pm

Over $22 million in new Dept. of Energy biofuels research grants

The US Dept. of Energy has announced over $22 million in research grants to advance biofuels technology and research.

By Patrick Rall Aug 1 2013 - 6:22pm

X Games LA to Boast Biggest Global RallyCross Field of 2013

The racers of Global RallyCross take to the track of the X Games Los Angeles this weekend and winning the final X Games GRC gold of 2013 won’t be easy as the shootout in the City of Angels will feature the biggest field of the 2013 season.

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By Anthony Faccenda Aug 1 2013 - 2:08pm

Ford shells out $17.35 million to government over recall delay claims

Ford has paid the government $17.35 million settle accusations that the automaker knowingly delayed a Ford Escape safety recall by over a year.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 1 2013 - 1:26pm

2014 BMW 328d Rated as the Most Efficient Non-Hybrid Luxury Car in America

The fuel economy figures for the 2014 BMW 328d range and in rear drive sedan form, the diesel powered 3 Series is the most fuel efficient non-hybrid luxury car sold in America while also being one of the most fuel efficient cars in any vehicle class – with only the market’s top hybrid models besting the diesel BMW in MPGs.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 1 2013 - 8:49am

Subaru launches ultra exclusive 2013 WRX RS40 in Australia

The last current-generation special edition 2013 Subaru WRX is being launched in Australia called the RS40.

The Escape production line at Ford's Louisville Automotive Plant

By Don Bain Jul 31 2013 - 7:03pm

New Ford Escape rapidly climbing sales and production pinnacles

In the initial two quarters of 2013, Ford has sold more new Escape models than any SUV in its class, while the plant where it’s built has produced more new vehicles during the same period than any Ford plant in North America ever has.

By David Herron Jul 31 2013 - 5:08pm

Chevy Cruze Clean Diesel is GM's cleanest diesel or gasoline car ever

The new generation of turbo-charged clean diesels, like the Cruze Turbo Diesel, are cleaner and more fuel efficient than ever.

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By Aaron Turpen Jul 31 2013 - 4:54pm

Ford Racing confirms that it will be in the 2014 Dakar rally

Ford will be entering a spec-designed Ford Ranger from South Africa in one of the world's most anticipated annual offroad rally races.

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By David Herron Jul 31 2013 - 4:12pm

Ford offers power to choose CNG/LPG capable F-150 pickups

CNG and LPG, offering both lower costs and cleaner emissions than gasoline or diesel, are an attractive option for commercial fleet owners, who can now buy CNG-capable Ford F-150 pickup trucks.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jul 31 2013 - 2:43pm

James Franco tries and fails to coherently discuss the BMW i3 at vehicle launch party [video]

Actor James Franco repeatedly called the all-new BMW i3 electric car an ‘electronic’ car while promoting the vehicle at BMW’s London launch party on Monday.

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The Ford Focus ST and Ford Fiesta ST at Ken Block's HQ

By Patrick Rall Jul 31 2013 - 1:23pm

Ford Focus ST and Fiesta ST Buyers to Get Free Performance Driver's Training

Ford Motor Company announced today that buyers of the sporty Focus ST and Fiesta ST will be able to attend the Octane Academy high performance driving school at Miller Motorsports Park where they will receive complementary driving instruction – giving owners a chance to unlock the full potential of their hot Ford hatchback in a safe setting under the watchful eyes of professional instructors.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jul 31 2013 - 12:32pm

Mercedes-Benz named most popular luxury brand amongst car thieves

A new study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau has found that Mercedes-Benz leads all other luxury automakers when it comes to car thefts in the United States.

By Patrick Rall Jul 31 2013 - 9:51am

Millen, Verdier and Hyundai to Make Global RallyCross Return at X Games LA

Rhys Millen and Stephan Verdier had the rug ripped out from under their Global RallyCross careers last season when Hyundai announced that they were pulling out of all North American motorsports but both drivers will make their GRC return this weekend at the LA X Games – with Verdier driving a privately owned and sponsored Subaru WRX while Millen will bring out the same Hyundai Veloster race cars that he used in 2012.

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By Don Bain Jul 30 2013 - 7:49pm

Ford's in his flivver, all's well with the world

It would be Henry Ford’s 150th birthday, were he alive today, and chances are he would be happy with how the company he founded is doing over 100 years after he began building a Model T every 90 minutes on the revolutionary moving assembly line he created.

By Denis Flierl Jul 30 2013 - 7:45am

2014 Audi S3 Sportback first car in the world to bring LTE

Audi will be the first automaker to bring the fast LTE data transfer and the 2014 S3 Sportback will be the first car in the world to receive it. What will this mean for drivers and passengers?

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The 2012 Prius Plug-in. Image courtesy of Toyota.

By Don Bain Jul 29 2013 - 8:23pm

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi partner to boost charging grid

All these Asian automakers are responding to the perceived need to rapidly develop a charging network to serve the growing fleet of plug-in hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, and full-time electric vehicles from all four manufacturers in Japan.

By David Herron Jul 29 2013 - 4:16pm

Toyota, Ford, each clamoring they're the hybrid sales king

Dueling press releases from Toyota and Ford claim strong growth in hybrid (or electrified) car sales, and the competition is a good sign overall of strength in that market segment.

By Patrick Rall Jul 29 2013 - 3:47pm

Feast Your Eyes on the First 2014 Corvette Racecar

The people at Callaway Competition have received approval from General Motors to begin working on a new2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray racecar and the images here are the first rendering from Callaway of what the first C7 Stingray racecar could look like when it arrives later this year.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jul 29 2013 - 3:44pm

Ford recalls C-Max hybrid because it may fail to protect against head injuries

Ford is recalling certain 2013 Ford C-Max hybrid vehicles due to a roof issue, which may pose a dangerous risk to occupants.

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By David Herron Jul 29 2013 - 3:01pm

BMW i3 gets 80+ miles electric range, recharges in a half hour

BMW's first all electric car, the BMW i3, has the driving range and charging system to almost support proper road trips.

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By Patrick Rall Jul 29 2013 - 11:56am

BMW i3 Makes Global Debut with 100 Mile Electric Range

This morning at a series of events in London, New York and Beijing, the BMW i3 was introduced to the world – marking the official introduction of the German luxury automaker to the electric vehicle segment with a car that could make a big splash in the US.

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By Denis Flierl Jul 29 2013 - 8:07am

2014 Nissan 370Z Coupe price drops NISMO gets new treatments

Nissan has announced a reduction in price for the new 2014 370Z Coupe and 370Z NISMO gets new interior and exterior enhancements.

By Denis Flierl Jul 28 2013 - 6:44pm

2014 Subaru WRX officially under evaluation for UK market

As the Subaru WRX Concept car makes its European debut, Subaru has officially announced they are evaluating the 2014 WRX for the UK market.

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By Denis Flierl Jul 28 2013 - 7:44am

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 last year of the iconic muscle car

Shelby announces it will end limited run of its Shelby GT350 and the last order for the 2013 Shelby GT350 will be taken December 31, 2013.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jul 28 2013 - 3:54am

Patrick Dempsey: Racing is my passion, not acting

The Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey says he wants to be a full-time race car driver.

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By Patrick Rall Jul 28 2013 - 3:37am

First Real World Quarter Mile, 0-60 for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Announced

While General Motors has hinted as to what we can expect in terms of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray quarter mile and 0-60 times, the folks at Motor Trend have published the first full batch of real world performance numbers for the C7 Corvette with a stunning 12.2 quarter mile and a 0-60 time under 4 seconds in a recent video.

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By Armen Hareyan Jul 26 2013 - 11:31pm

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray attempts to compete globally

The first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 has arrived in Europe for testing and has been developed to be a global sports car. Can it compete with Europe's supercars?

By Don Bain Jul 25 2013 - 5:47pm

Nissan's four master builders who sign GT-R engines

Nissans master craftsmen are known as Takumi and there are only four of these who build the twin-turbo VR38 engines used in the hallowed GT-R – to show their pride in their creations, each signs the block of the engines he builds.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jul 25 2013 - 5:12pm

My Name is Earl’s 1973 Chevrolet El Camino up for auction

The memorable 1973 Chevrolet El Camino featured in the hit series My Name is Earl will be up for grabs this Saturday thanks to Mecum Auctions.

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By Patrick Rall Jul 25 2013 - 4:09pm

2014 Ram 1500 Hemi with 8-Speed Trans is the Most Efficient V8 Truck in America

The official fuel economy figures for the 2014 Ram 1500 have hit the internet and thanks to the new 8-speed automatic transmission, the half ton Ram pickup has the most efficient V6 and V8 options in the modern truck segment – while also posting very similar fuel economy figures and more power than Ford’s EcoBoost V6.

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