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.

The 2000th Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

By Patrick Rall Jun 6 2013 - 9:25pm

The 2000th Lamborghini Aventador is coming to America

Automobili Lamborghini announced a major milestone for their range topping Aventador LP700-4 today with the 2,000th Aventador rolling off of the assembly line in Sant’Agata Bolognese Italy – a feat which took this modern supercar roughly half the time of the vehicle that it replaced.

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By John Goreham Jun 6 2013 - 5:01pm

The most common car crash injury and how you can avoid it

The most common auto insurance injury claim is not from a major crash or a big frontal impact. Here is what to pay close attention to when shopping for a safe car.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 6 2013 - 4:41pm

GM recalls Cadillac ATS, XTS and Chevy Impala over electrical issues

General Motors has announced it is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac ATS and XTS cars, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles to remedy flickering brake lights and cruise control problems.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 6 2013 - 2:55pm

Nissan Leaf beats Chevy Volt in May - grabs 2013 sales lead

The Nissan Leaf beat the Chevrolet Volt to lead the electric vehicle market for the third month in a row but more importantly, this string of strong months for the Leaf has allowed the all-electric Japanese hatchback to claim the top spot in EV sales for the 2013 calendar year – a position that it has not held in over a year.

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The intersection of US85South & I-25 South at present. © 2013 by Don Bain

By Don Bain Jun 6 2013 - 2:48pm

Audi seeking the end of stressful driving

Audi, working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has discovered driving in confusing conditions – such as the millions of conflicting cones, sounds and signs confronting summer drivers in construction zones – is as stressful as jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 6 2013 - 12:48pm

Chrysler recalls 400k Jeep Patriot, Compass SUVs for airbag defect

Chrysler is recalling certain 2010-2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles due to a hazardous airbag software defect.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 6 2013 - 11:48am

Chrysler recalls 220k Jeep Wrangler SUVs over potential transmission failure

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wranglers due to a transmission fluid leakage problem that may lead to total loss of transmission function.

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Mike Rutter, MotoCzysz, image courtesy iomtt.com

By David Herron Jun 6 2013 - 11:44am

MotoCzysz makes stunning win over Mugen in 2013 TT ZERO

Michael Rutter, riding for MotoCzysz, beats favorite John McGuinness, Mugen, for his 3rd win in the TT ZERO, and MotoCzysz's 4th win in a row.

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2014 Subaru Forester, XV Crosstrek and BRZ

By Denis Flierl Jun 6 2013 - 8:07am

2014 Subaru Forester is the hottest SUV in America

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester along with the 2013 XV Crosstrek and BRZ have helped the brand shatter the previous monthly record and sets a blistering pace here in the U.S.

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By Aaron Turpen Jun 6 2013 - 12:44am

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C will debut on the track at Goodwood

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is always a great event and this year it will be one of the best, with dynamic track running debuts for supercars like the Peugeot Onyx and the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C.

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The Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain Jun 5 2013 - 10:11pm

Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost repeats as International Engine of the Year

Ford has done something not easily done in designing an engine so technologically advanced no brand has outdone this accomplishment over the ensuing year, leading to the three-cylinder, 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine being named International Engine of the Year for the second consecutive time.

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By John Goreham Jun 5 2013 - 4:49pm

NHTSA steps up to help us understand self-driving cars

NHTSA has developed a level system for defining the automation technology in a self-driving vehicle. Just in time, since cars that drive themselves are already here.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2013 - 3:58pm

Leaked: 2014 Ram Heavy Duty to feature 6.4L Hemi engine, air suspension

The Chrysler Group has remained surprisingly quiet about what new features are coming to the 2014 Ram Heavy Duty lineup but a bit of prematurely posted information on the Ram Trucks website has revealed that the Ram HD will soon be powered by a similar 6.4L Hemi V8 to that found in the current high performance SRT lineup along with a new air suspension setup.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2013 - 1:42pm

Ford Mustang breaks the Camaro shutout – leads in May muscle car sales

The Ford Mustang did something in May 2013 that it hasn’t done since November 2012 – sell enough units to beat the Chevrolet Camaro and lead the American muscle car segment.

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By John Goreham Jun 5 2013 - 10:15am

General Motors rejoins S&P 500 and major shareholders sell stock

GM is returning to the S&P 500 and S&P 100 after being removed after its bankruptcy. In related news the US Treasury and the UAW are dumping 50 million of their combined shares.

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By Aaron Turpen Jun 5 2013 - 12:28am

2013 Buick Encore receives perfect crash test scores

The 2013 Encore joins other Buicks in receiving perfect scores from both crash testing agencies, keeping Buick in the top handful of automakers to achieve perfect scores across its model lineup.

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By Patrick Rall Jun 4 2013 - 3:02pm

2014 Chevrolet SS "Four Door Corvette" priced under $45k

General Motors has just announced the pricing for the 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan – the vehicle referred to as a four door Corvette – with the single available trimline starting at just $44,470.

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By Aaron Turpen Jun 4 2013 - 2:55pm

Chrysler refuses NHTSA recall of 2.7 million Jeeps

Chrysler says that the government's data is incomplete and that their proposed recall of 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty SUVs is flawed.

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The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain Jun 4 2013 - 2:47pm

Two fatal flaws ruining Chrysler engines via catastrophic breakdowns

A leading engine builder has charged that Chrysler’s 3.7-liter V6, 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter V8 engines are fatally flawed, leading to catastrophic failure shortly after the warranty expires.

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By John Goreham Jun 4 2013 - 11:31am

Porsche celebrates the 911's 50th birthday with a special edition

In 1963 Porsche introduced the world to the 911 at a special event. This September at that same event it will show the world how far it has come.

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By David Herron Jun 4 2013 - 8:48am

Mission Motorcycles unveils 150+ miles/hr 230 mile range electric superbike

Implementing the promise begun by Mission Motors, Mission Motorcycles has unveiled an electric motorcycle with performance firmly in the superbike range.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 3 2013 - 8:14pm

Car salesman pays $32k to discuss electric cars with Obama for 2 minutes

A Los Angeles car salesman recently spent over $32,000 for the chance to speak with President Barack Obama about the future of electric vehicles.

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By John Goreham Jun 3 2013 - 6:12pm

Cool self-driving cars are here now

The geek-mobile we all envisioned is ready, but the first cars to market that drive themselves are the coolest cars in the marketplace.

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2013 Subaru WRX STI and Ken Block at Rally America National Championship

By Denis Flierl Jun 3 2013 - 7:53am

Ken Block wins STPR-Subaru WRX STI makes amazing comeback

Hoonigan Racing’s Ken Block won for the first time this season at STPR as the 2013 WRX STI Subaru team made an amazing comeback to reach the podium.

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By Denis Flierl Jun 3 2013 - 7:09am

Three new 2014 Toyota Corolla features are teased before release

The release of the all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla is just three days away but Toyota isn’t done teasing us yet. See the three new features they have released.

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2014 Subaru Forester in Forester Family Rally

By Denis Flierl Jun 2 2013 - 7:47am

Subaru pits Canadian families against each other to win 2014 Forester

Subaru of Canada is pitting families against each other in a wild competition for the chance to win an all-new 2014 Subaru Forester. Do you have what it takes to win?

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By Denis Flierl Jun 2 2013 - 7:37am

Three reasons buyers are flocking to the 2014 Subaru Forester

Subaru is doing three things right to keep demand strong for the new 2014 Forester and 2013 Impreza. Why is Subaru succeeding when other smaller automakers have met their demise?

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Sylvie Lailler with the 10,000th Nissan LEAF sold in Europe. Courtesy Newspress

By Don Bain Jun 1 2013 - 9:57pm

The Nissan LEAF has become Europe's new royalty

The Nissan Leaf had sold 49,000 vehicles worldwide by the end of 2012, making it the best selling EV in the world – now having sold the 10,000th model in Europe – the brand continues to wear the electric car crown.

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By Anthony Faccenda Jun 1 2013 - 5:26pm

Ford recalls 8 models in 3 separate recalls, including one for 465k vehicles

Ford Motor Co. announced three recalls on Friday that affect various 2013 models including the Ford Fusion, Explorer, Flex, Taurus, Police Interceptor, and Lincoln MKS, MKT and MKZ.

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The all-new Fiat 500e. Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain Jun 1 2013 - 3:30pm

What Jones Soda has to do with all-new Fiat 500e

The all-electric Fiat 500e will launch in California this summer roughly at the same time Natural Jones Soda hits the market and with a winning picture you could win a Fiat 500 – the electric variant of the Cinquecento – if you live in the Golden State.

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