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.

Russian hybrid Krymsk APC courtesy of MIC press office

By Aaron Turpen Aug 4 2013 - 11:25pm

Russia develops stealthy hybrid armored troop carrier

Russia's Military-Industrial Company has successfully developed and tested a diesel-electric hybrid, armored personnel carrier (APC) capable of silent running on batteries alone for short distances. Getting Cold War chills?

The Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Vault by Console Vault

By Don Bain Aug 4 2013 - 11:11pm

Turn your Toyota Tacoma or Tundra into secure vault for valuables

Having your car broken into is a dismal experience, especially if things of value are taken and even more so if the pilfered items can boost your liability via the actions of criminals.

By Denis Flierl Aug 3 2013 - 4:44pm

2014 Audi RS 7 is the ultimate performance sedan [video]

Audi has announced pricing on the all-new 2014 RS 7 and it won’t come cheap to drive the ultimate performance sedan.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 3 2013 - 10:45am

Acura NSX prototype teased ahead of breaking cover at Mid-Ohio

The Acura NSX prototype will break cover tomorrow at Mid-Ohio and Acura has teased us with a new video ahead of its debut. The prototype is a forerunner of the new 2015 Acura NSX that will be built here in the U.S.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 3 2013 - 8:24am

All new U.S. built 2014 Toyota Tundra takes on American trucks

The all-new completely redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra is 100 percent American designed and built here in the U.S. Can it compete with Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet?

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By Aaron Turpen Aug 3 2013 - 5:28am

Mustang Countdown video series launches to celebrate the iconic sports car

A new weekly video series from Ford celebrates 50 years of the Ford Mustang, revealing the stories behind the car and how it's touched people globally. The first video features the Mustang 1 concept car and the one millionth Mustang as it rolls off the line. See it all here!

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The 2014 Toyota 4Runner Trail grade. Image courtesy of Toyota.

By Don Bain Aug 3 2013 - 12:53am

The 2014 Toyota 4Runner pays tribute to its rugged 4bearance

The rugged Toyota 4Runner will mark its 30th year of production next year, and in honor of that milestone the exterior of the refreshed 2014 model is showing off the DNA from its rugged heritage of offroad performance.

By David Herron Aug 2 2013 - 7:25pm

GM using ultrasonic welding and automated testing in Cadillac ELR battery pack

To assure a high quality battery in the Cadillac ELR Plug-in Hybrid, GM's manufacturing team is using ultrasonic welding technology to build the battery pack, and an automated computer vision system for quality checks.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 2 2013 - 6:17pm

New Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse to Debut in Frankfurt

Even though the Lamborghini Gallardo is due to race off into the sunset in the very near future, the Italian supercar builder has continued to introduce new, exciting packages for the “entry level” Lambo with the newest example being the stunning Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse shown here.

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By Patrick Rall Aug 2 2013 - 5:02pm

Nissan Leaf Beats Chevrolet Volt in July 2013 Sales - Nabs Annual Lead

The battle to be the best selling electric vehicle in the US has continued to heat up as the Nissan Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt in July 2013 – allowing the all electric Nissan to climb back into the top spot in annual EV sales race.

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By David Herron Aug 2 2013 - 5:00pm

Carfax warns flood-damaged cars being sold by scammers nationwide

Flood's damage cars beyond repair but that doesn't stop scammers from "repairing" them and passing the cars off as regular, non-flooded, cars.

By Patrick Rall Aug 2 2013 - 4:21pm

Chevrolet Camaro Gets Revenge for June - Crushes Ford Mustang in July

Just one month after the Ford Mustang posted a strong enough month to hand the Chevrolet Camaro the worst monthly sales volume beating in years – the Camaro battled back to beat the Mustang by an even larger margin in July 2013.

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By Denis Flierl Aug 2 2013 - 12:14pm

2014 Porsche Macan confirmed for world debut at LA Auto Show

Porsche has officially announced that it will introduce the new 2014 Macan, their highly anticipated SUV crossover at the 2013 LA Auto Show.

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.

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