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 Jul 21 2013 - 8:31am

2014 Honda Fit Hybrid launching in Japan gets 85.6 mpg

Honda will be launching a new 2014 Fit Hybrid in Japan that will get unbelievable mileage. Will we see this fuel-sipping Fit in the U.S.?

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

By Denis Flierl Jul 21 2013 - 7:37am

How to win free use of 2014 Mercedes CLA for three years [video]

Five Instagram all-star photographers will go head-to-head to win free use of the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class. Consumers can win a free CLA too.

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By Denis Flierl Jul 20 2013 - 8:39am

2014 BMW M4 will bow in Detroit with ultra-lightweight design

The all-new 2014 BMW M4 will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show and the fifth-generation M4 will feature a new lightweight design.

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By Aaron Turpen Jul 20 2013 - 2:11am

2014 Chevrolet Impala achieves Five-Star win from NHTSA

The 2014 Impala received the highest possible Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration New Car Assessment Program, giving the redesigned full-sized sedan another feather in its cap of excellence.

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By David Herron Jul 19 2013 - 7:53pm

Tesla buys test track next to Fremont factory

A test track conveniently next door to Tesla's factory in Fremont is now owned by them, soon to see prototype Tesla vehicles zooming around.

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By David Herron Jul 19 2013 - 6:46pm

ChargePoint's new charging station should accelerate electric car charging infrastructure build-out

The new CT4000 series of charging stations from ChargePoint offer more flexibility of deployment, lower installation costs, and a color LCD screen with which charging station owners can display videos.

By Denis Flierl Jul 19 2013 - 6:14pm

2014 Subaru WRX STI back on table for UK

The next-generation 2014 Subaru WRX STI that was axed for the UK market is back on the table and Subaru is reevaluating their decision. Or is this a shrewd marketing move by Subaru?

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Ford Police Interceptor with new Surveillance Mode. Image courtesy of Ford

By Don Bain Jul 19 2013 - 3:45pm

New Ford Police Interceptor technology to protect Boys in Blue [video]

Ford is adding new technology to its Police Interceptors to raise security levels for constables working in squad cars – especially late at night – removing the threat of surreptitious approach from behind.

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A Screenshot of the 2014 Lexus IS350 build page

By Patrick Rall Jul 19 2013 - 3:19pm

Build your 2014 Lexis IS online now

The redesigned 2014 Lexus IS will help to shake up the compact luxury sedan segment with its aggressive design, plush interior and exhilarating drive attributes and those folks eagerly waiting to put one of these new Lexus sedans in their garage can build them online now – as the company has launched the build page for the 2014 IS lineup.

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By Denis Flierl Jul 19 2013 - 2:18pm

The Italians are coming: 2014 Fiat 500L storms beach in California

The Italians continue to invade the U.S. and now they’ve reached the West Coast with the first 2014 Fiat 500L and 500L Trekking.

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By Denis Flierl Jul 19 2013 - 11:59am

Honda reveals 2015 MPV ahead of world debut in Indonesia

Honda has released a new sketch of the all-new 2015 MPV that will make its world debut in Indonesia. It will compete in the biggest category in the Indonesian automobile market.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jul 19 2013 - 10:25am

2013 Honda Accord recalled over flaming fuel tanks

Honda is recalling certain 2013 Honda Accord vehicles due to a fuel tank issue, which may lead to fires.

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By Denis Flierl Jul 19 2013 - 9:53am

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 competes with Europe's supercars

As the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 goes global, it’s making its first European live experience available for fans as it takes on Europe’s finest supercars.

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By Denis Flierl Jul 19 2013 - 7:26am

Subaru sheds 'boy racer' image with safest drivers in the UK

Subaru Impreza owners and the Subaru brand in general have the safest drivers according to an independent research group in the UK.

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By Aaron Turpen Jul 19 2013 - 2:36am

Rumor is that the Range Rover Evoque Convertible will go into production

What Car? has confirmed that Range Rover plans to take the Evoque Convertible to production. Find out when the hot 2012 concept will hit showrooms.

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By David Herron Jul 18 2013 - 9:14pm

Nissan settles class action lawsuit in battery capacity loss case

Nissan Leaf owners facing battery capacity loss stand to gain some relief thanks to a class action lawsuit settlement in which Nissan will extend the battery warranty to cover this condition.

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By David Herron Jul 18 2013 - 8:08pm

GM developer API forshadow's smart dashboards in future cars

Just as smart phone apps turned the lowly cellphone into a mobile computing device with a telephony app built-in, future smart car dashboards could turn the car into a mobile computing device, with driving capabilities built-in.

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By David Herron Jul 18 2013 - 7:11pm

Tesla opens Supercharger network for Vancouver/Seattle/Portland corridor

Tesla Superchargers have expanded into new territory as Tesla begins to spread the network beyond the SF-LA and Washington-Boston corridors.

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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Chris Rock

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 18 2013 - 5:28pm

Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock nabbed for speeding in latest CiCGC episode

In a first for Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfeld was pulled over for speeding in a classic Lamborghini Miura while filming the newest episode with comedian Chris Rock.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jul 18 2013 - 3:11pm

Ford sued because infotainment system is an 'unmitigated disaster'

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Ford Motor Co. claiming that the MyFord Touch and MyLincoln infotainment systems are defective.

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By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2013 - 2:59pm

Liam Doran Returns as Global RallyCross Heads to Bristol

The fifth race of the 2013 Global RallyCross season will take place this Saturday in Bristol Tennessee and after missing the New Hampshire race last week, series front runner Liam Doran will make his America rally debut in the Mini race car that did so well in Munich.

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By Aaron Turpen Jul 18 2013 - 2:47pm

Steve McQueen's last personal vehicle up for auction

Surprisingly, the last vehicle iconic actor Steve McQueen owned and rode in was a pickup truck - and a beauty at that. It's now going to the auction block.

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By John Goreham Jul 18 2013 - 2:39pm

2014 Jeep Cherokee uses soy based materials in a move towards green manufacturing

The new Cherokee will use an acoustic foam made from plants rather than petroleum. It has some surprising other benefits as well.

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By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2013 - 1:02pm

Ford to Introduce Next Generation Mustang with Limited Edition 2014 1/2 Models

The next generation Ford Mustang is expected to arrive in full force for the 2015 model year but the word from Mustangs Daily is that the first examples of the new S550 Mustang platform will be introduced as a unique 2014 ½ model year Mustang – with just 1,000 examples of the 50th anniversary pony car built ahead of the full 2015 model year.

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By Denis Flierl Jul 18 2013 - 7:34am

World’s fastest lawnmower: Honda’s fire breathing 130mph Mean Mower

Honda is all about innovation and pushing boundaries, but how about building the fastest lawn tractor in the world at 130 mph?

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By Anthony Faccenda Jul 17 2013 - 4:44pm

Chrysler recalls all-new Ram 1500 pickups over dangerous computer glitch

Chrysler is recalling certain 2013 Ram 1500 pickups due to a software issue that affects the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Control system.

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The 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport (prototype) Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

By Don Bain Jul 17 2013 - 4:02pm

Rendering 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport could win free yearlong lease

Lexus has issued a call to artists to use their pencils, paints or pixels to render an image of the 2014 Lexus IS F-Sport for the chance to win one of 25 prizes, including a complimentary lease of a new Lexus IS for one year.

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The 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport on a road course

By Patrick Rall Jul 17 2013 - 3:39pm

New Lexus RC350 Sports Coupe Coming to Tokyo

Word on the street is that the Tokyo Motor Show in November will play host to the introduction of the Lexus RC 350 – a new sports coupe based on the same platform as the new Lexus IS that should lead up to a high performance RC F package and maybe even a hybrid option in the near future.

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By John Goreham Jul 17 2013 - 1:52pm

New study highlights switch to smaller engines despite growing consumer concern

A new study shows just how quickly automakers are moving to small engines. However, there is growing evidence that in the real world the fuel economy of these engines is not living up to promises.

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By Patrick Rall Jul 17 2013 - 11:58am

The 2014 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG 4Matic Offers Supercar Performance in a Large Sedan

The official specs of the new range topping 2014 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG have been announced and in addition to the new high tech 4Matic all wheel drive system – the newest Mercedes super sedan gets an increase in horsepower and torque along with a reduction in weight that helps it to turn out supercar-like performance numbers.

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