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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.

Update - Tesla for Bitcoin story not accurate

By John Goreham on December 6, 2013 - 3:59PM

A Lamborghini dealer in California is reporting that it sold a presumably used Tesla Model S in exchange for virtual currency. A cool story. Unfortunately, not really true.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Supercharged LT4 Will Easily Beat All Other Corvettes

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2013 - 1:04PM

On Wednesday we learned that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and thanks to an image leaked via Instagram – we know that the C7 Z06 will pack a new supercharged engine named the LT4 that will bring the Z06 moniker new levels of performance.

2015 Ford Mustang to be the Most Colorful in Years, Convertible Coming Late in 2014

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2013 - 11:30AM

As we continue to dig through the massive amounts of information on the new 2015 Ford Mustang, we have stumbled across a seemingly incomplete list of the exterior color options and the wheel choices – making the S550 Mustang the most colorful in terms of the number of choices.

Mercedes AMG Vision Gran Turismo previews Gran Turismo 6

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2013 - 9:55AM

The Gran Turismo 6 launches today and Mercedes-Benz will be bringing the AMG Vision Gran Turismo.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek may get Toyota hybrid technology

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2013 - 8:52AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid has arrived and makes it’s North American launch. Will it see Toyota’s hybrid technology in the future?

Is Infiniti's new F1-inspired concept the New NISMO?

By Aaron Turpen on December 6, 2013 - 3:32AM

When the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit, Infiniti will reveal a new concept based on the popular Q50 sports sedan and based on Formula One inspiration. Will this be Infinit's version of a NISMO car?

DeltaWing builder suing Nissan over BladeGlider Concept, ZEOD RC

By Aaron Turpen on December 6, 2013 - 3:01AM

The designer of the DeltaWing sees the BladeGlider and ZEOD RC cars as infringements on his design patent for the DeltaWing, which Nissan is no longer a part of. He has requested a cease-and-desist order from the courts.

The EcoBoost 4-cylinder Makes the 2015 Ford Mustang Engine Lineup Even More Impressive

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2013 - 2:33PM

While the Motor Company was fairly vague when discussing the powertrain specifications for the 2015 Ford Mustang, they did announced that the 2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine would be offered and that it will indeed make at least 300 horsepower and 300lb-ft of torque – confirming my speculation from earlier this week and making the already impressive Mustang engine list even better.

Why the new 2015 Ford Mustang will lure BMW 4-Series and Lexus RC 350 Shoppers

By John Goreham on December 5, 2013 - 1:59PM

The all-new 2015 Mustang is everything Ford fans could have hoped for. The new slightly smaller, more refined Mustang may just give Ford the car it needs to reach up to the premium sports coupe market. But does Ford have a dealer network that can handle that assignment?

The 2015 Ford Mustang is More Than Just a Very Pretty Face (Live Images)

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2013 - 11:54AM

After months of speculation, spy shots, CAD images and a single teaser, the 2015 Ford Mustang was formally and finally introduced to the public at six spots around the world – and the images here are shots of the beautiful Race Red Mustang GT that debuted neat Ford’s HQ in Dearborn Michigan.

Mercedes product offensive continues with the new GLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2013 - 9:02AM

The first 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has rolled off the line as Mercedes continues their product offensive around the globe.

Meet Subaru's personal mobility vehicle called the "SUBA-ROO" [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2013 - 7:46AM

If you want to see the future, Subaru's Global Design Team developed the active personal mobility vehicle called the "SUBA-ROO" Will it ever reach production?

Chevrolet Camaro Poised to Claim 4th Straight Muscle Car Sales Title over Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2013 - 6:27PM

Although the Ford Mustang was able to claim its second straight monthly sales title in November, the Chevrolet Camaro appears to be well on its way to claiming a 4th straight annual sales title in the segment with the Mustang some 4,000+ units behind heading into the last month of the year.

The Ram 1500 is the Best Truck in America for the Second Year Straight

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2013 - 5:29PM

The folks at Motor Trend have just announced their Truck of the Year award for 2014 and for the second straight year, the Ram 1500 is the top dog – marking the first time that a truck has ever won the Motor Trend award two years in a row.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to Debut in Detroit as the Best Corvette Ever (Teaser)

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2013 - 4:14PM

General Motors announced this morning that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will make its debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in January and when it does, the Detroit show goers will meet what GM is calling the most track capable Corvette ever – which is a big claim from such a long line of incredible performance cars.

A surprising look at who buys the Tesla Model S

By John Goreham on December 4, 2013 - 4:10PM

If you think you know what type of person buys the Tesla Model S electric super-sedan you may be surprised by this interview with an actual owner. Maybe the experts are wrong.

World's strongest man sets new Guinness record by pulling 12 Nissan Notes

By Aaron Turpen on December 4, 2013 - 1:30PM

Zydrunas Savickas pulled twelve Nissan Note cars for five meters, setting a new Guinness world record. The five-time World Strongest Man champion required only one attempt to make the record. See it on video here.

Tokyo show goers show that Nissan will soon be like Maserati

By Aaron Turpen on December 4, 2013 - 1:14PM

Nissan featured a system powered by Oculus in their booth at the Tokyo Motor Show in which visitors could take either of the IDx concept cars and completely personalize them in what Nissan calls the beginnings of the "co-creation process." This is the future of car buying.

Active millennials are embracing the Forester and XV Crosstrek in big numbers

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2013 - 8:01AM

Subaru reports best-ever November sales and 2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek lead the way with impressive sales numbers.

Honda Civic will dominate WTCC racing in 2014

By Parks McCants on December 4, 2013 - 12:18AM

While we have but a sneak peek at this years 2014 Honda Performance Development's WTCC Civic, it’s enough to push the viewers imagination into overdrive. The car is absolutely stunning.

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster on the Cavour

Lamborghini Veneno Roadster unveiled in the most exclusive way possible

By Aaron Turpen on December 3, 2013 - 7:19PM

How do you unveil a new Lamborghini? On an aircraft carrier, of course. The world premier of the Lamborghini Veneno Roadster happened in Abu Dhabi on the Marina Militare's Portaerei Cavour.

Tesla fans cheer important win in direct sales fight

By John Goreham on December 3, 2013 - 7:08PM

Tesla is fighting dealer groups all over America for the right to sell its cars to the public with no middle man. In Ohio Tesla has just won an important fight.

Lexus fixes the only problem with its new 2014 IS 350 and IS 250

By John Goreham on December 3, 2013 - 6:32PM

The new Lexus IS 350 and IS 250 launch has gone exceedingly well for Lexus. This month the company resolved the only remaining challenge.

Nissan sets new Nov sales record, has already trounced 2012 numbers. Here's why

By Aaron Turpen on December 3, 2013 - 5:33PM

Automakers are mostly flying high right now, seeing sales jump over last year as economic recovery begins. The company, of course, says this is because of high consumer demand. Is that the real reason?

Missing Android interface capability will stall 2014 Civic sales

By Parks McCants on December 3, 2013 - 4:07PM

Amid much fanfare, Honda and Google announced “HondaLink” smartphone like monitor capabilities of the 2014 Civic Ex and future 2015 Honda Fit. Sadly for many of us was the disclosure that while Apple would interface with the car, my Droid and Galaxy 3 will not.

Kia Sales Numbers Look Rosy, But There's Trouble

By Keith Griffin on December 3, 2013 - 2:15PM

Kia is out with its sales numbers for 2013, and everything appears to be good, but there could be trouble ahead for the Korean manufacturer because sales overall are lagging behind 2012 numbers at this point.

The 2015 Ford Mustang on the cover of Autoweek

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Awesome on the Cover of Autoweek

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2013 - 2:11PM

While Ford Motor Company has gone to pretty impressive lengths to keep the 2015 Ford Mustang under wraps until the global debut this coming Thursday morning, the December 9th copy of Autoweek has let the preverbal cat out of the bag – revealing the next generation Mustang from every angle and killing much of the anticipation around the December 5th debut.

Mercedes dealers pampering S-Class buyers with $2,500 perks is brilliant

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2013 - 8:08AM

Mercedes-Benz has authorized its U.S. dealers to spend up to $2,500 to keep its 2014 S-Class buyers happy after the purchase.

Hyundai Ranked Best by CarMD in Overall Reliability; Toyota Drops

By Keith Griffin on December 3, 2013 - 6:11AM

In a boost to a quality reputation that has been battered recently by a top executive being dismissed and a series of recalls, Hyundai has come out on top in the 2013 CarMD Vehicle Health Index Manufacturer Reliability Rankings in spite of its quality slipping a little bit.

Toyota joins Tesla in race for affordable green car you won't hate

By John Goreham on December 2, 2013 - 5:06PM

Toyota and Tesla are both trying to create a compelling, emotional green car that will sell in huge numbers. Who will do it first?

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