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 Anthony Faccenda May 27 2013 - 1:01pm

Government investigates 400,000 Ford F-150 trucks over highway acceleration problems

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Sunday that is opening a probe into 400,000 Ford F-150 pickup trucks due to dangerous engine acceleration issues.

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By David Herron May 27 2013 - 9:26am

Renault reaffirms electric car commitment, delivers ZOE to partner company Bouygues

Renault delivered a ZOE electric car to a partner company, as a way to reaffirm the company's commitment to electric cars on a day when that commitment may be called into question.

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2014 BRZ S and Special Anniversary Edition 2014 WRX.

By Denis Flierl May 27 2013 - 8:21am

Subaru to launch two new performance models this year

Subaru is revving up its performance car image with two new models, the 2014 BRZ S and Special 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 2014 WRX.

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By David Herron May 27 2013 - 6:03am

Better Place starts bankruptcy liquidation after six months of restructuring efforts

Following six months of turmoil since the ouster of founder Shai Agassi, Better Place is shutting down all operations and seeking an orderly liquidation of the company.

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By Denis Flierl May 26 2013 - 7:57am

See what happens when dozens of Subaru XV Crosstreks use EyeSight

Watch what happens when dozens of miniature 2013 Subaru VX Crosstreks fitted with Subaru’s new EyeSight safety function take their different routs all at once.

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Ken Block introduced the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST

By Denis Flierl May 26 2013 - 7:44am

Ford enlists Ken Block to drive 2014 Fiesta ST for buzz

Action Sports Superstar, Ken Block will drive the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST at the UEFA Champions Festival and thrill fans by performing four unique driving displays.

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By Denis Flierl May 26 2013 - 7:35am

Chevrolet leaks higher power numbers for 2014 Corvette Stingray

The new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7's final horsepower and torque numbers may be higher than what was originally thought. Did GM leak the new figures?

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The 2013 MINI Cooper Cabriolet. Image © 2013 by Don Bain

By Don Bain May 25 2013 - 8:57pm

MINI, Jeep racking up most moans and groans

Mini and Jeep models are generating the most complaints by owners of any brand on the market; despite the fact all cars are built a lot better than they were 20 years ago.

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Aston Martin teaser video called “Coming Soon”

By Denis Flierl May 25 2013 - 5:41pm

Something very extreme is coming soon from Aston Martin [updated]

Aston Martin has released a second teaser video called “Extreme” to preview a new model from the British automaker. It's getting closer to being released.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 25 2013 - 11:51am

Chevrolet supercharges snail in DreamWorks' ‘Turbo’ movie

The Chevrolet brand will be plastered all over the screen when DreamWorks' upcoming animated film ‘Turbo’ hits theaters this summer.

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50th anniversary McLaren 12C and 12C Spider models

By Denis Flierl May 25 2013 - 8:16am

Two special anniversary McLaren 12C and 12C Spider models to be launched

McLaren will launch two special edition 12C and 12C Spider models to mark 50 years of the brand with a very limited-run worldwide production.

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By Denis Flierl May 24 2013 - 6:02pm

BMW Gran Lusso Coupe takes luxury and exclusivity to a new level [updated]

The BMW Group and Italian car designer firm and coachbuilder Pininfarina have joined together and have just unveiled the new BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe. [video]

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The 2014 Fiat 500L Lounge. Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain May 24 2013 - 5:57pm

Even the Fiat 500 can't help getting bigger

The 2014 Fiat 500L is a bigger version of what the Cinquecento was last year – but this is not as much a problem for a compact car as it can be for some of us.

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2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

By Denis Flierl May 24 2013 - 11:11am

Two reasons Subaru WRX STI didn’t three-peat at 24 hr Nurburgring

The 2013 Subaru WRX STI team entered the Nurburgring 24-Hour Race fully expecting to win for the third year in a row but two critical factors kept them in 2nd place behind the Audi TT RS 2.0.

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By Denis Flierl May 24 2013 - 8:34am

How the new Panamera S E-Hybrid achieved 53.4 mpg

Porsche has just put the new 416 hp 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid through some testing by independent journalists and it's not only fast, but it’s fuel-efficient. But are these fuel-mileage numbers real-world?

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2014 Chevy Spark EV 1LT Image courtesy of Newspress

By Don Bain May 23 2013 - 10:15pm

How leasing a Chevy Spark could save you $150 a month

Chevrolet’s take on the numbers states by leasing a new Spark, you can save as much as $150 a month in fuel expenditures, even after paying for all the electricity the car consumes as you commute.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 23 2013 - 12:17pm

Nissan recalls 841k vehicles worldwide over steering loss concerns

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling roughly 841,000 Nissan March and Nissan Cube vehicles worldwide due to a dangerous steering wheel issue that may lead to loss of steering control.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 23 2013 - 11:04am

GM recalls 27k Cadillac SRX SUVs—wheels might fall off

GM is recalling over 27,000 Cadillac SRX vehicles worldwide over faulty wheel lug nuts, which may lead to a wheel falling off.

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Hennessey Performance VelociRaptor SUV Ford SVT F-150 Raptor

By Denis Flierl May 23 2013 - 8:08am

Introducing the VelociRaptor SUV fastest people hauler in the world [video]

Based on the Ford F-150 Raptor, the team from HPE transforms SVT’s super crew cab pick-up truck into the fastest full-sized people hauler on the planet.

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2013 Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S / Toyota GT 86

By Denis Flierl May 23 2013 - 7:38am

Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S named to 2013 All-Stars team

Automobile Magazine has named the Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S one of its 2013 All-Stars and says the BRZ is, “exactly the sort of sporting car that will have enormous influence.”

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By Denis Flierl May 23 2013 - 6:50am

2014 Subaru Forester climbs to top of mountain in small SUV class

Consumer reports has just endorsed the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester as the best small SUV in it’s class. See what small SUVs didn’t pass the grade.

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An Australian Ford Falcon Hardtop XB (73-76) Image courtesy Wikimedia.

By Don Bain May 23 2013 - 1:01am

Why Ford and GM build cars in Australia and why it won't last

Ford and GM both are boosting North American production, while down under in Australia, the strength of the Aussie dollar and a faltering economy may spell the end of US automotive fabrication there.

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By John Goreham May 22 2013 - 6:12pm

Tesla repays loans in dramatic fashion

Like all of its moves, today's announcement that Tesla had repaid all of its Department of Energy debt, was not without flair.

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By John Goreham May 22 2013 - 3:28pm

NHTSA steps up Click It Or Ticket Program

Seatbelts save lives, but their use varies and the correlation to their use in areas with strict seatbelt laws is not perfect.

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Ford employee John Bizek working on a C-MAX hybrid at MAP

By Don Bain May 22 2013 - 2:21pm

Ford boosting capacity and cutting furloughs to meet surging demand

Ford is increasing North American production capacity by 200,000 units and even cutting back summer furloughs of workers to meet rapidly rising demand, showing the remarkable recovery of auto market since 2008.

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By Anthony Faccenda May 22 2013 - 1:26pm

Ford pledges $400k to Oklahoma tornado victims, first automaker to donate

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will donate $400,000 to the American Red Cross and the United Way to benefit the victims of this week’s devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

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By Denis Flierl May 22 2013 - 7:59am

Jim Harbaugh returns to Indy in 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh will drive the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday as he returns to the NFL city where he played quarterback.

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By Aaron Turpen May 22 2013 - 2:06am

The Peugeot Onyx diesel-electric supercar will blast through Goodwood

Leading the lineup of performance Peugeot vehicles at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year will be the uber-awesome Onyx in its first public demonstration dynamic.

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By Patrick Rall May 21 2013 - 4:19pm

First official teaser image of the 2014 Toyota Corolla hits Facebook

The first official teaser image of the 2014 Toyota Corolla was posted on the company’s official Facebook page earlier today and while this shot doesn’t show much – it does appear as though the back end of the next generation Corolla could closely resemble the Toyota Furia Concept from the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.

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A still from the first Forza Motorsport 5 trailer

By Patrick Rall May 21 2013 - 2:59pm

Official: Forza Motorsport 5 to debut on new Xbox One (first trailer video)

The folks at Microsoft introduced the next generation of the Xbox console and one of the first titles coming to Xbox One is Forza Motorsport 5 – a driving simulator that will most likely set the standard against which all other driving games are compared.

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