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 Aaron Turpen Jun 30 2013 - 3:02pm

2014 Ram 1500 to have diesel option at low price point

The Ram 1500 will become the only light duty pickup to offer a diesel powertrain, giving it not only that distinction, but also the highest fuel efficiency in its class and at a price point not far removed from the base model's MSRP.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 30 2013 - 8:29am

Watch the official 2014 Mazda3 reveal in New York [video]

Mazda reveals the first video of the all-new 2014 Mazda3 when it was unveiled behind the scenes in New York and four other locations around the globe.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 29 2013 - 6:35pm

Rare James Bond Lotus Esprit submarine car goes up for auction

The Lotus Esprit Series 1 featured in the classic James Bond film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ will be up for grabs on September 8 courtesy of RM Auctions.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 29 2013 - 2:48pm

Honda re-recalling 685,000 Honda Fit hatchbacks for fire risks

Honda has announced it will once again recall 2007-2008 Fit vehicles -- covered under a previous recall -- to address potential fire risks.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 29 2013 - 1:06pm

Mitsubishi recalls Outlander SUVs because sunroofs may detach while driving

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain Outlander Sport SUVs due to an issue with the vehicle’s panoramic sunroof assembly.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 29 2013 - 7:34am

Meet the hottest Nissan GT-R in the world with 1000 hp

The Hennessey HPE1000 2013 Nissan GT-R pumps out an incredible 1000 horsepower and is the hottest GT-R on the planet.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 28 2013 - 5:58pm

2014 Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition marks 60 years

A limited edition 2014 Corvette C7 will be launched in commemoration of the new seventh-generation Corvette. But you better hurry.

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Ford Fusion from the print ad campaign. Image courtesy of Ford.

By Don Bain Jun 28 2013 - 5:39pm

How thermal imaging helps Ford build quieter cars

Ford is using thermal imaging technology – like that used by police and military units to find criminals and enemy combatants – to hunt down and eliminate air leaks in vehicle cabins with extreme prejudice.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 28 2013 - 1:20pm

2014 Nissan GT-R NISMO first of many high-performance road cars

NISMO is collaborating with Williams Advanced Engineering and along the lines of the 2014 GT-R NISMO, there are many more high-performance cars planned in the future.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 28 2013 - 11:53am

2013 Scion FR-S attempts very risky first at Pikes Peak

Scion Racing gears up to take on Pikes Peak and is attempting a very scary first with the 2013 Scion FR-S race car.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 28 2013 - 9:16am

2015 Ford Mustang may not be all that new and hot

The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang may not have as radical a design as many had originally thought. What are designers saying it will look like?

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By Patrick Rall Jun 27 2013 - 8:27pm

Ford introduces the new F150 Tremor EcoBoost Sport Truck

Today at a private event in Dearborn Michigan, the new Ford F150 Tremor was unveiled to the media - introducing the newest generation of Ford on-road sport trucks but unlike the old F150 Lightning that used a supercharged V8, the new F150 Tremor calls upon EcoBoost power.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 27 2013 - 6:06pm

Ford recalls three 2013 models over faulty door latches

Ford has announced it is recalling certain 2013 Ford Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS vehicles over a door latch problem.

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel. Image © 2013 by AarononAutos.

By Don Bain Jun 27 2013 - 6:04pm

Two reasons diesel cars cost less to operate

A University of Michigan comparison of diesel cars to their gasoline variants shows significant cost savings across three to five years, despite the slightly higher cost of diesel fuel and vehicles.

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By John Goreham Jun 27 2013 - 6:00pm

2014 Cadillac ELR packs unusual technology in an EV

When it is launched later this year the new Cadillac ELR will take away Tesla's exclusive claim to cool electric luxury cars.

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By Aaron Turpen Jun 27 2013 - 1:16pm

Drayson Racing electrifies new world land speed record

The Drayson B12 69/EV Le Mans prototype has blasted through the previous 175 mph World Electric Land Speed Record with such a showing that it may be another forty years before it will be beaten again.

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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

By Denis Flierl Jun 27 2013 - 7:38am

2014 Mercedes CLA Class combines pleasure and efficiency perfectly

2014 Mercedes CLA sets new benchmarks in efficiency and driving pleasure and it’s called the new CLA 180 BlueEfficiency Edition.

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By Don Bain Jun 26 2013 - 10:22pm

UK's Teva Motors to design electric fleet trucks with Tesla born insight

Teva Motors emerged during 2012 in the United Kingdom with its prime directive developing a 7.5 tonne Diesel Extended Range Electric Truck for the route delivery market and, in picking their development team, has named an engineer involved in the creation of the Tesla Roadster.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 26 2013 - 7:15pm

Michael Schumacher selling two of the rarest Ferraris in the world

The Formula One legend is selling his personal Ferrari FXX and Enzo, priced at $2.6 million and $1.47 million respectively.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 26 2013 - 1:09pm

Feast your eyes on the all-new 2014 Mazda3

Following an early online debut via a Czech website that ignored he embargo, Mazda has announced all of the juicy details on the 2014 Mazda3 along with a full complement of images of their sleek new C segment hatchback.

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By John Goreham Jun 26 2013 - 11:39am

What will save your life in a side impact crash

The IIHS explains why you are so much safer in a new car in one of the deadliest types of crash.

By Anthony Faccenda Jun 26 2013 - 9:57am

Michael Bay adds Pagani Huayra to already stacked Transformers 4 vehicle lineup

The Pagani Huayra is the third Italian supercar to be cast in Transformers 4 – with the others being the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse and Lamborghini Aventador.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 26 2013 - 7:50am

Subaru gives exclusive sneak peek at the new 2014 Legacy

Subaru gives exclusive sneak peek at the 2014 Legacy sedan in a new interactive brochure. See what the new Legacy sedan is all about.

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By John Goreham Jun 25 2013 - 8:02pm

Why Infiniti shoppers should hold off on that G37 purchase and wait for the Q50

2014 Infiniti Q50 priced slightly less than the outgoing G37. The weak engine is killed off and there is now a powerful hybrid option.

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Joe Hinrichs/Ford F-150 line at Kansas City Plant. Image courtesy of Ford

By Don Bain Jun 25 2013 - 6:38pm

Ford F-150 named Most American-Made for 2013

In the global marketplace of today, American companies don't always make the most American cars, but this year Ford edged out Toyota in the Most American-Made Index.

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By John Goreham Jun 25 2013 - 4:26pm

2014 Honda Odyssey arrives with big improvements and one accessory that really sucks

The world's most popular maxi-van is refreshed with some very attractive improvements in fuel economy, safety, cell-phone ease of use, and hygiene.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 25 2013 - 1:54pm

Top Gear Season 20 Trailer Unveiled – Crashes, Chaos and Comedy Ensues [Video]

Season 20 of Top Gear returns this Sunday in all its epic glory. Check out the trailer below to see what to expect.

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2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel sets world record

By Denis Flierl Jun 25 2013 - 7:41am

How the 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI sets world record 78 mpg

2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI gets astonishing 77.99 mpg and sets a new Guinness World Record for fuel consumption.

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By John Goreham Jun 24 2013 - 5:15pm

2014 BMW X5 prices climb

The new 2014 BMW will be the first car that can drive for you in traffic. Here is what you should expect to pay. Look on the bright side you can fire the chauffer.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 24 2013 - 4:30pm

2014 Cadillac XTS VSport packs 410 twin turbo horsepower and a range topping price tag

General Motors announced today that the new 2014 Cadillac XTS VSport would pack 410 horsepower from the same twin turbocharged V6 that powers the new CTS VSport and when this new high performance package hits dealerships, it will serve as the most expensive option for the range topping XTS sedan.

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