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 May 31 2013 - 2:04pm

Powerful 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 to set pace again

The more powerful 2014 Corvette Stingray C7 gets another shot at the racetrack by setting the pace for another race. Who will be driving the Laguna Blue pace car?

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By Denis Flierl May 31 2013 - 12:35pm

Four reasons why the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu just got better

Chevrolet has just unveiled the new 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with four new reasons why it’s better than the previous generation sedan.

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By David Herron May 31 2013 - 10:38am

Start an electric car charging station network business with GreenLots SKY software platform

The GreenLots SKY platform helps businesses set up and manage electric car charging station networks, handling customer service, billing and network management.

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By Denis Flierl May 31 2013 - 10:32am

Hennessey gives injection of venom to the 2013 SRT Viper [video]

Hennessey Performance has taken the 2013 SRT Viper and given it an extra shot of venom. What did the Texas performance shop do to increase hp and torque?

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By Patrick Rall May 30 2013 - 5:54pm

Electric Cadillac ELR production begins in Detroit

This morning at the Hamtramck Assembly Plant in Detroit, the very first example of the all electric Cadillac ELR rolled off of the line – marking the official arrival of the Chevrolet Volt-based luxury coupe that is expected to hit dealerships later this year.

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Image was captured from the YouTube video posted by Yan Yaya

By Patrick Rall May 30 2013 - 3:23pm

Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang destroys a dyno in Quebec (New video)

The Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is unquestionably one of the most impressive American muscle cars ever built and in this viral video circulating the pages of every social media site – one such GT500 is shown annihilating a portable dyno.

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By David Herron May 30 2013 - 3:03pm

Tesla's Supercharger network to keep Model S's running after Zombie Apocalypse

The long-awaited update to the Tesla Supercharger network includes adding many new stations and decreasing the time required for a full recharge.

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The rear view of the Ford Focus ST with the Roush exhaust

By Patrick Rall May 30 2013 - 1:32pm

Roush begins adding performance to the Ford Focus ST

The early popularity of the new Ford Focus ST has drawn the attention of the high performance aftermarket with the go-fast Ford gurus at Roush Performance being the newest tuner to offer performance components for the new American hot hatch.

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By Patrick Rall May 30 2013 - 11:41am

Smaller Porsche Macan SUV to debut in LA with a surprising low price (Video)

We have known for some time that Porsche has been hard at work on the new Macan midsized SUV but a recent report indicates that the new Porsche sport ute will make its grand global debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show – with a price that could start in the low $40k range.

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By John Goreham May 30 2013 - 8:04am

Honda Fit EV lease price slashed

Honda has slashed its lease cost in the first round of the coming electric vehicle price war. Cost per month is now less than many families' cable and cell phone packages.

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By Denis Flierl May 30 2013 - 7:47am

Hyundai i20 WRC is much more than just a race car [video]

Hyundai Motorsport has taken the i20 WRC out of the workshop and onto the road to start its testing program. Why is Hyundai spending millions of dollars on the new race car?

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By Aaron Turpen May 30 2013 - 4:42am

MINI adds 25 million songs to their cars

MINI has increased their in-car services to include a streaming service from Deezer as part of MINI Connected.

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By Aaron Turpen May 30 2013 - 4:31am

Drayson Racing making electric world record attempt

Drayson Racing Technologies plans to attempt a world land speed record for an electric vehicle next month in Britain, hoping to beat the current American record of 175 mph.

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By John Goreham May 29 2013 - 7:50pm

2014 BMW X5 will now drive for you

Autonomous driving is here now and it comes to us, from of all places, the Ultimate Driving Machine. The 3rd generation of BMW's hugely successful X5 can now do the driving for you in some situations.

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By John Goreham May 29 2013 - 4:15pm

Unique Ferrari sold at record price in Italy

A rare and storied 340/375 MM Berlinetta Competizione sold for nearly $13 million. Only Cameron's Dad's Ferrari is more desirable.

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By Patrick Rall May 29 2013 - 3:15pm

2014 Ford Fiesta ST combines hot hatch power with 35mpg

Ford will expand their American high performance lineup later this year with the introduction of the 2014 Fiesta ST and today, FoMoCo announced their own fuel economy measures for the sporty new 5-door hatch with an impressive measure of 35 miles per gallon on the highway.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 29 2013 - 3:09pm

2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray joins ‘Transformers 4’ cast

Director Michael Bay has just revealed that the all-new C7 Corvette will star as an Autobot in ‘Transformers 4.’

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By John Goreham May 29 2013 - 11:47am

2014 GMC Sierra Denali pairs workboots and fancy pants

The new Sierra Denali will feature all the luxury one would expect and the strongest V8 in the marketplace.

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By Denis Flierl May 29 2013 - 8:11am

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S takes performance to the extreme [video]

Aston Martin reveals the most extreme sports car it has ever produced as it celebrates its 100 year anniversary, the new V12 Vantage S.

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2013 Life Ball MINI designed by Roberto Cavalli

By Aaron Turpen May 28 2013 - 11:22pm

Roberto Cavalli designed MINI brings big bucks for AIDS Life

The unique, iridescent MINI was showcased this weekend and auctioned off for a princely sum, with all proceeds going to benefit AIDS research.

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By Patrick Rall May 28 2013 - 6:15pm

Henrik Fisker teams up with Chinese billionaire to buy Fisker Automotive

Fisker Automotive founder Henrik Fisker has joined forces with Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li in an attempt to buy the struggling extended range electric vehicle company by means of purchasing the massive chunk of debt owed to the United States Treasury via the $192 Department of Energy loan.

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By Patrick Rall May 28 2013 - 5:39pm

2014 SRT Viper production to start in July with new colors, big numbers

According to the Mopar gurus at Allpar, the production run of the 2014 SRT Viper will begin in July 2013 with bigger numbers than originally planned and a variety of new colors (and deleted colors).

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Need for Speed Rivals trailer screen shot

By Patrick Rall May 28 2013 - 4:55pm

Need for Speed Rivals bringing Ferrari to Xbox 360, Xbox One and Playstation 3 & 4 (trailer video)

The newest installation of the fabled Need for Speed racing series will arrive for Xbox One and Playstation 4 later this year – with a basic cops-versus-racers format similar to what we loved about Need for Speed Most Wanted but with a new online game design like nothing we have experienced before.

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Each Ford Fusion uses 5 yards of recycled fabric. Image courtesy of Ford

By Don Bain May 28 2013 - 4:04pm

How Ford is helping to bring sustainable auto fabrics to the globe

Ford began using recycled yarns to make fabric for seat coverings for one specific vehicle line in 2008 – today 41 different recycled auto fabrics are used in 15 different vehicle programs around the world.

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By John Goreham May 28 2013 - 2:30pm

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray engine's shocking surprise

The new Corvette is packing more power than was previously reported. Official tests are in and as the story explains, the results are simply amazing.

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A map showing the area where the Morning Spruce lost power

By Patrick Rall May 28 2013 - 12:23pm

First shipment of 2014 Hyundai Equus sedans stranded at sea for days

The lightly refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus super sedan is expected to reach US shores soon but an engine problem with the freight ship carrying the first batch has left the high end luxury sedans stuck at sea while the crew scrambles to fix the problem – with this drama at sea extending into its second week.

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By John Goreham May 28 2013 - 11:39am

A new test may save you from a vehicle rollover injury

IIHS tests vehicles for their ability to protect you in a rollover. The way it works is not what you might think. If you want to make an omelet you have to break some eggs best describes the process.

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By John Goreham May 28 2013 - 7:58am

Ford uses a technology movie fans love to make a better F-150 truck

Using a new technology on one of its oldest models in a unique way makes Ford trucks smoother on the road.

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By Denis Flierl May 28 2013 - 7:41am

Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring is most attractive car in the world [video]

The audience at the Concours d'Elegance Villa d'Este saw visions of 1952 and has awarded the new Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring the most attractive car award.

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By David Herron May 28 2013 - 5:41am

Europeans using QR codes to access electric car charging with new German joint venture

Accessing any electric car charging station in Europe could be as easy as scanning a QR code tag, with a new joint venture formed by German manufacturers, Hubject GmbH.

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