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.

A Lamborghini Aventador at the grand opening of Sill-TerHar Lamborghini. © DRB

By Don Bain Jun 24 2013 - 12:21am

What heritage has to do with marketing exotic cars

The cars built by Aston Martin, Bentley and Lamborghini are exotic and desirable in and of themselves, but the brands are learning what connects people to such cars most directly is identification with the heritage of the line.

By Denis Flierl Jun 23 2013 - 7:25am

This class-exclusive technology only found on 2014 Nissan Versa Note [video]

2014 Nissan Versa Note has one class-exclusive technology no other entry class model offers. What sets it apart from all the others?

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By Aaron Turpen Jun 23 2013 - 12:58am

Mini holding anniversary party at Hatch Race Track

MINI is celebrating fifty years and is having a party at its own Hatch Race Track for the MINI Cooper S, first presented in 1963.

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The 2013 Kia Soul with Hamster spokesrodent standup. Photo © 2013 Don Bain

By Don Bain Jun 22 2013 - 11:13pm

Kia breaks into Top 10 brands for Initial Quality from J.D. Power

For the first time ever, Kia has been rated in the 2013 Top Ten nameplates for Initial Quality Study (IQS) by J. D. Power and Associates.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 22 2013 - 4:05pm

Fiat 500L ad puts Italian spin on the American Revolution

A new ad for 2014 Fiat 500L asks the question: What if the Italians had invaded instead of the British?

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By Denis Flierl Jun 22 2013 - 2:28pm

Aston Martin driver Allan Simonsen dies in crash at 24 hrs Le Mans [video updated]

Allan Simonsen has died in a crash at the 24 hours of Le Mans driving for the Aston Martin team. The Danish driver had put the #95 Aston Martin car at the top of the time sheets.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 22 2013 - 7:59am

Nissan reveals future with world’s fastest electric race car [video]

Nissan launches the ZEOD RC, the fastest electric race car in the world and reveals the future of motorsport, road cars and performance sports cars.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 21 2013 - 5:44pm

Turn on the telly Top Gear will be back for its 20th season

Top Gear UK will be back on the telly this season and it will mark its 20th year of providing great auto fun. What penetrating investigations into the world of cars do they have planned?

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The EnvironmentallySexy.com launch page.

By Don Bain Jun 21 2013 - 4:59pm

What matchmaking has to do with eco-friendly 2013 Fiat 500e

Fiat is hoping to sell a number of the new non-polluting 2013 Fiat 500e EVs in California and is mixing the metaphors of Hollywood and Italian Cinema to promote the vehicle online.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 21 2013 - 3:44pm

Watch Tesla swap Model S battery in 90 seconds [video]

See Tesla Models S get a battery swap in an amazing 90 seconds! It can be done twice as fast as filling up with a tank of gas.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 21 2013 - 11:30am

Newly revealed SRT Viper GT3-R is the ultimate Viper

The new SRT Viper GT3-R is the ultimate Viper and ready for weekend warriors to take to the track. But can you afford its hot price tag?

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2013 Hyundai Veloster and Veloster Turbo

By Denis Flierl Jun 21 2013 - 9:07am

Two reasons why 2013 Hyundai Veloster is the king of "cool"

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster is the coolest car on the planet under 18K. There are two factors KBB used to determine the new Veloster’s “cool factor.”

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By John Goreham Jun 20 2013 - 5:15pm

How Porsche beat Mercedes and BMW so completely in quality

Porsche is the overall J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study champ. However, how they won is more amazing.

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The 2013 Nissan Leaf Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain Jun 20 2013 - 4:40pm

Nissan doesn't want Leaf batteries losing power or sales

Nissan, in an effort to remain the leading provider of zero-emission electric vehicles, has instituted a new battery replacement program for 2014 that will extend its warranty coverage of lithium ion battery packs.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 20 2013 - 4:32pm

2015 Ford Mustang GT test mule caught on video

Spyshots of the next generation 2015 Ford Mustang have been popping up all over the place but a new video on YouTube shows what is unquestionably a next generation Mustang test car out on the open road somewhere in the Metro Detroit area and while the car is covered in thick camo – we get a few parting sound clips of the new Mustang along with a look at features like the front and rear brakes.

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By John Goreham Jun 20 2013 - 11:51am

Volvo just made the valet an endangered species

Torque News predicted self driving cars would kill off the valets. Here is how Volvo did it, and why car-nuts should rejoice.

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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Laguna Blue

By Patrick Rall Jun 20 2013 - 10:45am

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe posts incredible 0-60, quarter mile times

General Motors has just announced the initial batch of performance figures for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and not surprisingly, the C7 has turned out some stunning numbers in pretty much every category – with some supercar-like numbers for 0-60 and the skidpad.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 20 2013 - 7:41am

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid features best in-class fuel mileage in America

The new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is anticipated to have the best in-class fuel mileage in America in the mid-size sedan segment.

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J.D. Power And Associates Initial Quality Study

By John Goreham Jun 19 2013 - 3:58pm

Why GM dominates 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

GM is the surprise winner in what matters most, dominating the large vehicle categories. Lexus and Toyota still make the best big luxury car and mid-size family car. BMW wins zero categories.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 19 2013 - 12:39pm

Fiat confirms future production of the turbocharged 500 Cattiva

Among the sharp looking concepts at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show was the Fiat 500 Cattiva – a model which the company has recently confirmed would see production even though no time frame for availability has been offered.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 19 2013 - 10:52am

Tesla's Luxurious Treatment Promise After Model S Recall

Tesla Motors Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles due to a second-row seating issue.

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By John Goreham Jun 19 2013 - 9:42am

2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra's V6 leads in key fuel economy measure

Many work trucks see very little highway time. The GM V6 in the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra saves fuel it where it counts.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 19 2013 - 8:02am

Two firsts to look for on the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante [video]

Open top motoring just got a whole lot faster and lighter with the launch of the new 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2013 - 11:19am

2014 Buick LaCrosse price $1,500 more than 2013 models

General Motors has announced some pricing tidbits for the refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse and in exchange for the new exterior look, greater level of luxury and a handful of new high tech goodies – the 2014 LaCrosse also comes with a new price that is over $1,500 more than the current models.

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By John Goreham Jun 18 2013 - 11:04am

Everything a parent needs to know about child booster seats

How the IIHS rates child booster seats, why it is important, and some sage advice on which color to buy.

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By John Goreham Jun 18 2013 - 9:18am

Honda addresses Fit EV shortages, but the real story is EV price errosion

Honda's 33% price cut to move its Fit EV worked - too well - but the real news is that all the mainstream electric vehicle makers are now slashing prices to move cars.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 18 2013 - 8:08am

One of the hottest Aston Martin lineups heads to 24 hrs of Le Mans

Buckle up and get ready for Le Mans this weekend as the legendary 24 hr race celebrates its 90th year. What is Aston Martin doing with the Vantage GTE for the first time?

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Irv Gordon's 1966 Volvo P1800. Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain Jun 17 2013 - 8:23pm

The man who drove 3 million miles in a Volvo

It is a story for the record books and Volvo plays a central role, but perhaps the strangest aspect of the tale is the fact the man who drove 3 million miles in a single car lives on an island 118 miles long.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 17 2013 - 7:08pm

Lamborghini Gallardo replacement to debut in September

Although official details have been very limited, it has been known for some time that the replacement for the Lamborghini Gallardo is waiting in the wings and with the launch of the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September – the world could get the first look at the car planned to serve as the “entry level” Lambo.

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The 2014 Audi SQ5 crossover. lmage courtesy of Audi.

By Don Bain Jun 17 2013 - 3:59pm

Audi announces pricing on the awesome 2014 SQ5

Audi’s popular Q lineup of all-wheel-drive crossovers will soon have a S variant and pricing for the 2014 SQ5 has just been announced for its US release this summer.

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