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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.

2014 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza and XV Crosstrek

How Subaru has achieved five 2014 IIHS Top Safety Picks

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2013 - 7:36AM

The new IIHS Top Safety Picks are out and the 2014 Subaru Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza and XV Crosstrek make the list. How do they keep doing it?

Exclusive: Kia Names 2+2 Coupe Concept GT4 Stinger

By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2013 - 10:26PM

To date, Kia has been coy about its new 2+2 coupe concept coming to the North American International Auto Show but its worldwide PR team has given it a name, but possibly not on purpose.

Dodge Challenger Hyundai Genesis comparison

Would You Swap a Dodge Challenger for a Hyundai Genesis Coupe?

By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2013 - 9:36PM

This question was posted on a Hyundai Genesis Coupe Facebook page: "Would you accept a 2010 Dodge Challenger in exchange for a 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe?" The question prompted a lot of internal debate on the page and provoked some research to see if the trade might make sense.

Why Is Only One Hyundai a Top Safety Pick?

By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2013 - 7:50PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is out with its Top Safety Pick rankings for 2014 models – and only one Hyundai makes the list. Even worse, no Hyundai is rated a Top Safety Pick +.

Nissan goes full throttle action with its latest TV commercial for the 2014 Rogue

By Aaron Turpen on December 22, 2013 - 3:29PM

In a creative, but wholly unrealistic portrayal of a daily commute in the all-new 2014 Nissan Rogue, a new commercial pushes the crossover as not only ultra-capable, but also very fun. Can they do that?

Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4 drops as new luxury sports car to replace Gallardo

By Aaron Turpen on December 22, 2013 - 10:09AM

Lamborghini has unveiled the new Huracan as a successor to the Gallardo. With a 610 horsepower V10 and a 3.2-second 0-62 mph time, it's difficult to ignore this new Lambo.

1996 Nissan Maxima sells on Craigslist to surprising buyer

By Aaron Turpen on December 22, 2013 - 8:18AM

Luke Aker decided to sell his well-loved 1996 Maxima on Craigslist and produced one of the greatest ads of all time, complete with gravel-voiced narration and professional video. The $1,400 asking price seemed a bargain given the excellent ad and to someone, at least, it was bargain basement. Who that someone is will surprise you.

2015 Honda Fit ‘Hecho in Mexico’ will meet market resistance in the U.S.

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2013 - 3:40PM

As reported here in November, Honda will build the next generation Fit in Celaya Mexico.
As Honda joins Chrysler, G.M. and Ford south of the border, I believe that the Earth Dreams Technology Fit will lose a bit of market share as consumers weigh the price and quality of the "Hecho in Mexico" Fit.

2015 Subaru WRX STI, Levorg STI, Forester tS, BRZ tS

LEVORG STI could point to more performance cars from STI

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2013 - 10:25AM

The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI may not be the only Subaru STI for long. Subaru will be unveiling the new LEVORG STI Concept performance sports tourer at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2014.

Subaru BRZ Sports Tourer / Subaru GT Vision

Ultra high-performance Subaru BRZ Sports Tourer revealed

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2013 - 8:32AM

Following in the footsteps of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo, Subaru develops the high-performance BRZ Sports Tourer for Gran Turismo 6.

What Will the New Kia 2+2 Concept Be?

By Keith Griffin on December 20, 2013 - 10:31PM

Kia is unveiling a concept car at the Detroit Auto Show but it's being coy, as expected on what the new 2+2 concept will be when it debuts. There's speculation on what it might turn out to be across the web.

Could Safety Help Slumping Kia Sales?

By Keith Griffin on December 20, 2013 - 8:22PM

It's just been announced the 2014 Kia Soul has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 5-Star overall safety rating. Could a renewed focus on safety be the key to turning around Kia's slumping sales?

1-Off 2013 SRT Viper GTS Sports a Sophisticated Italian Flare for Charity (Video)

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2013 - 4:02PM

Next month’s Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction in Scottsdale Arizona will feature a unique 2013 SRT Viper GTS that has been designed for the Sons of Italy Foundation with a unique interior and exterior design that reflects the colors of the Italian flag – with the proceeds of the Viper auction going to support the Sons of Italy charity.

Why a hybrid house helps the environment much more than a hybrid car

By John Goreham on December 20, 2013 - 2:46PM

Forget the electric or hybrid car, make your house a hybrid if you really want to save gas and oil and help the environment.

2004 Subaru WRX STI changed the performance landscape [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2013 - 2:33PM

Subaru is ready to launch the all-new 2015 WRX STI. Meet the first STI, the 2004 WRX STI that started it all here in the U.S.

The Very 1st 2015 Ford Mustang to be Auctioned for Children's Diabetes Research

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2013 - 12:43PM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the very first 2015 Ford Mustang sold to the public will go to the highest bidder at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale Arizona and what will likely be massive proceeds of said auction will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

How Mercedes plans to smoke BMW and Audi [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2013 - 11:34AM

Mercedes-Benz boss Steve Cannon gives a holiday message to Mercedes fans and reveals some of the German automakers future plans. It includes the 2015 GLA-Class but there is much more to come.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid and XV Crosstrek

Get a sneak peak at the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2013 - 10:13AM

Subaru has just introduced the all-new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid and XV Crosstrek in a new digital brochure. Get an exclusive sneak peak at their first hybrid.

Subaru nails the handling on the all-new 2015 WRX [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2013 - 8:44AM

Subaru has released a new development video on the all-new 2015 WRX that shows how they have improved the driving performance and handling of the WRX. Did they succeed?

EPA Falsely Calls Mazda Most Fuel Efficient - It's Hyundai

By Keith Griffin on December 19, 2013 - 8:16PM

There's an amazing story of government retribution from the Environmental Protection Agency against Hyundai. The government, in an apparent hissy fit, has denied Hyundai its rightful place as the most fuel-efficient manufacturer in the United States.

New Lexus F hot rod teaser photo revealed

By John Goreham on December 19, 2013 - 4:52PM

The all-new Lexus F sports coupe is coming in a couple of weeks. The big build up is making us wonder if this car might be a BMW M4 challenger.

Nissan GT Academy Season 3 finishes with new winner

By Aaron Turpen on December 19, 2013 - 4:25PM

Nissan has crowned a new winner for the GTA this year, with the final episode airing on Spike TV in a dramatic last lap, earning the victor the red helmet in the gamer-to-racer quest.

Taxi of Tomorrow follow up report shows the Nissan NV200 working in the wilds of NYC

By Aaron Turpen on December 19, 2013 - 4:17PM

Cabs in New York City see things no one else will likely ever see. Find out what the new NV200 Taxi from Nissan has been seeing for the past few weeks.

New Proof That the Next Generation Range Topping Ford Mustang Will Be Called GT350

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2013 - 1:07PM

It has been expected for some time that the next generation range topping Ford Mustang will be named the GT350 rather than the GT500 that SVT-buyers have been snatching up since 2007 and according to a Ford dealership website via an enthusiast community – there is now definitive proof that there is a Mustang GT350 on the way very soon.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Named Best Car in Detroit, Silverado Named Best Truck

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2013 - 12:14PM

The Detroit Free Press has announced that they have chosen the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray as their Car of the Year while the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado took the top honors for the truck and SUV segment from the Motor City newspaper.

Top 5 amazing Tesla Motors milestones in 2013

By John Goreham on December 19, 2013 - 9:31AM

2013 will be remembered as the year that Tesla Motors broke out and became a true manufacturer of top quality automobiles. Here are the most amazing things the world’s most exciting electric car maker did in 2013.

Subaru will unveil new performance LEVORG STI in Tokyo

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2013 - 8:24AM

Subaru has announced they will be unveiling a new performance LEVORG STI at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2014. Will this be the 2015 WRX STI replacement for Europe?

Toyota's new FCV fuel cell sedan concept hints it may skip EVs

By John Goreham on December 18, 2013 - 3:16PM

Toyota has the most green car cars in the world. However, it has no EV of its own. Does its new concept car mean it might just skip over EVs?

The 2015 Ford Mustang Will Be the Star of the 2014 CES in Vegas

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2013 - 1:47PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang hasn’t even been official for a month and already it is receiving big recognition as it will serve as the Official Car of the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Swho that runs from January 7th through the 10th in Las Vegas.

Modern gasoline powered cars approaching hybrid mileage levels

By John Goreham on December 18, 2013 - 12:18PM

Gasoline powered vehicles are starting to match the first generation of hybrids in terms of combined MPG. Here's how they did it without using any electric drive.

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