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 Patrick Rall Jun 17 2013 - 1:09pm

Chrysler launches first ever SRT brand TV ads (Videos)

This past weekend, the Chrysler Group launched the first advertising campaign specifically for the SRT Brand and in fine “go big or go home” fashion – the Street and Racing Technology division hit the airwaves with four versions of the same commercial.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 17 2013 - 8:04am

2014 Koenigsegg Agera S sets new hypercar benchmarks [video]

The 2014 Koenigsegg Agera S stands head and shoulders above any other independent brand and sets new benchmarks for performance and price.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 16 2013 - 8:14am

3 reasons why Fathers want the the Ferrari 458 Spider [video]

There are three good reasons why Fathers want the the new 2013 Ferrari 458 Spider that has been crowned “Best Cabrio.”

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By Aaron Turpen Jun 16 2013 - 1:00am

2014 Ford Fiesta has best-in-class MPG

The EPA's numbers are in for the 2014 Ford Fiesta and they best everyone else in this contentious, fuel-sipping category.

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Porsche LMP1 sports prototype under wraps

By Aaron Turpen Jun 16 2013 - 12:47am

Porsche rolls out LMP1 sports prototype

The World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans are the targets for this latest sports prototype from Porsche.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 15 2013 - 4:44pm

GM recalls 231k SUVs for fire risks, issues stark warning to owners

GM is recalling certain older model Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Saab, and Isuzu SUVs due to fire concerns and is advising owners to park them outside until the problem is fixed.

By Denis Flierl Jun 15 2013 - 7:37am

Why the Mercedes Unimog is most extreme off-roader on the planet

2013 Mercedes-Benz Unimog is a beast when it comes to off-road machines and takes first place as the “best off-road vehicle of the year.”

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By Denis Flierl Jun 14 2013 - 8:15pm

2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe sends message to Audi and Mercedes

The all-new 2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe is a new generation coupe for the German brand, marks a new era of performance and sports appeal and sends a powerful message to Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

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By Don Bain Jun 14 2013 - 5:36pm

You're never too young for a First Porsche

This First Porsche for the very young lacks the powerplant typical of the breed, as it is a pedal-powered go-kart – yet it is built by the famed automaker to set young drivers on the proper path.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 14 2013 - 1:52pm

Argument is over: 2014 Nissan Versa Note is the best car in America under 14K

The base model 2014 Nissan Versa Note hatchback may be the best car in America with a price tag under 14K. What does the next-generation Versa Note offer?

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By Denis Flierl Jun 14 2013 - 12:37pm

What it's like to ride shotgun in the 2013 WRX STI Rally Car [video]

See what it's like to ride in the 2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally car as David Higgins flies by trees at 70 mph on a narrow road as the team wins Stage 12 at STPR.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 14 2013 - 10:45am

How BMW completes a hat trick of the sportiest cars of 2013

The new 2013 BMW M550d xDrive, 335i Sedan and the 335i Coupe are “The sportiest cars of 2013.” What is BMW doing to stay ahead of Audi and Mercedes?

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By Denis Flierl Jun 14 2013 - 8:55am

Audi launching most powerful RS model to date: 2014 RS 7

The all-new highly-anticipated 2014 Audi RS 7 is coming later this fall and will be the most powerful RS that Audi has ever produced. Will Audi be able to catch BMW?

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 13 2013 - 10:59pm

Chrysler recalls nearly 40,000 Ram trucks in two recalls

Chrysler has issued two separate recalls on Ram pickup trucks addressing exterior lighting problems and front axle issues.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 13 2013 - 6:19pm

Bigger, more powerful 2014 Cadillac CTS comes with a bigger, more powerful price

General Motors announced the 2014 Cadillac CTS pricing today and while the new midsized luxury sedan packs more space, more amenities and more power than the outgoing model, it also costs more than current CTS – about $6,000 more.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 13 2013 - 9:00am

Toyota's "Father of the Prius" wants a new Supra from BMW joint venture

Takeshi Uchiyamada is known within Toyota Motor Corp as the Father of the Prius but the soon-to-be-chairman has set his sights on a new goal – developing a modern Toyota Supra under the joint venture with BMW.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 13 2013 - 8:07am

What it's like to drive Subaru Forester on Chapman’s Peak in Africa

The new 2014 Subaru Forester XT takes on the challenging Chapman’s Peak in South Africa in the third stage of Forester Live. How would the new-generation crossover perform on a family vacation trip this summer?

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By Aaron Turpen Jun 13 2013 - 2:14am

Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring with matching numbers to be auctioned

On the Porsche 911's fiftieth anniversary, a very rare racing 911 Carrera that was never seriously wrecked will auction. This could be the most expensive Porsche 911 auction ever.

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Google's Lexus RX 450h Self Driving Car. Wikimedia Creative Commons 2.0

By Don Bain Jun 13 2013 - 1:23am

When cars drive themselves, what will we call them?

As everyone except Google seems to understand, perhaps we should take the time to fully develop driver assistance systems before we develop totally self-governing, self-driving cars – no one even knows what to call them.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2013 - 5:09pm

Limited Edition Mopar 13 Dodge Dart priced under $27k

It was announced earlier this year that 500 examples of the Dodge Dart would be transformed into the Mopar 13 with a bevy of factory-featured modifications added from top to bottom and today, Mopar announced that the limited edition Dart-turned-Mopar 13 would carry a price of $26,480 (including a destination fee of $995).

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By John Goreham Jun 12 2013 - 3:37pm

New York City's Taxi of Tomorrow ready to roll

After a long development program the new Taxi of Tomorrow is ready to hit the streets. A look at what the customers, cabbies, and the city officials think of it.

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The body of the Continental GT3. Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain Jun 12 2013 - 3:09pm

After 10 long years, Bentley readies its return to racing

Bentley’s racing history goes back 90 years before its last win and last run in 2003, but whether the promise of today can outdistance the performance of the past remains to be seen.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 12 2013 - 2:40pm

Justin Bieber buys gaudy leopard print Audi R8 [video]

If you thought Bieber’s chrome-wrapped Fisker Karma was in poor taste, wait until you see his latest ride: a leopard print Audi R8.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 12 2013 - 12:53pm

Aston Martin recalls 5 models over throttle pedal problem

Aston Martin is recalling certain DB9, Virage, V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage and Rapide because the throttle pedal arm may break.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 12 2013 - 11:16am

The new Forza Motorsport 5 trailer debuts at E3 with more cars, amazing gameplay (2 Videos)

One of the most anticipated games coming to the new Xbox One console is Forza Motorsport 5 and with the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles comes the newest and most exciting trailer video thus far – giving us a look at a few more of the vehicles and the incredible gameplay of the upcoming simulation racer.

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By John Goreham Jun 12 2013 - 10:48am

Which costs less per mile, Nissan Leaf or Toyota Prius

We compare the Leaf and the Toyota in costs per mile for fuel and power and find an interesting result. Also, will the price of gas or electricity be more stable over the next ten years?

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By Denis Flierl Jun 12 2013 - 8:03am

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C: 3 secret facts you didn’t know

Alfa Romeo reveals the tech secrets of the new 2014 4C which represents the sport DNA of the compact supercar. What did Alfa Romeo do to ensure the supercar would be sporty and fast?

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. Image coutesy of GM Media

By Don Bain Jun 11 2013 - 10:00pm

BMW and Chevrolet prototypes prove value of DC Fast Charging

Prototypes of the of the BMW i3 and the Chevrolet Spark EV have proven the viability of the Society of Automotive Engineers industry standard for DC Fast Charging stations.

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The unique 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Tribute Car

By Patrick Rall Jun 11 2013 - 3:10pm

Next generation Ford Mustang GT500 may drop the supercharger and the Shelby name

Even though Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered any official information, it is all but official that the next generation Ford Mustang will debut sometime next year and when the highest performance package arrives shortly after – it may be without the Shelby name or the supercharger that currently helps the 2013 GT500 churn out 662 horsepower.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 11 2013 - 1:41pm

GM announces new $4,000 rebate on the Chevy Volt - even more discounts available

General Motors has quietly increased the “cash” discount of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt to $4,000 along with special discounts for different financing options and a new $1,000 “conquest” discount – with the result being a base price for many customers that is effectively $5,000 lower than the stated MSRP of the popular extended range electric vehicle.

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