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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.

A still from the first 2014 Jeep Cherokee ad

The First 2014 Jeep Cherokee Ad Takes an Unusual Approach (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 3:38PM

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee finally began reaching dealerships last week and with the first units becoming available for purchase around the country, the Chrysler Group has launched the new “Built Free” advertising campaign for the new Cherokee with a 60 second television spot that debuts today.

Previous Generation Chevrolet Impala to Live Until 2016

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 1:35PM

A new report indicates that General Motors will continue building what we know as the 2013 Chevrolet Impala for the fleet market while the consumer market moves on to the redesigned and vastly refined 2014 Impala – with this ongoing model known as the Impala Limited.

Toyota raises prices on 2014 RAV 4

By John Goreham on October 28, 2013 - 11:54AM

The 2014 Toyota RAV 4 will have across the board price bumps. The vehicle has not changed, so buying now may make sense.

Feast Your Eyes on the 2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 11:42AM

An image hit the social networks this weekend showing the 2015 Ford Mustang on the cover of Car and Driver – giving us what seems to be our first look at the next generation Mustang months ahead of the expected debut.

Toyota increases 2014 Camry prices

By John Goreham on October 28, 2013 - 11:09AM

Customers shopping for a Camry can expect to pay more. Toyota has made some slight changes to the Camry for the model year 2014, calling it the 2014.5 Camry. The changes are primarily price.

2014 Subaru Stella mini series gets new turbo upgrade

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2013 - 8:00AM

Subaru has announced the 2014 Stella Mini Series will get a new turbo engine upgrade.

Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force concept vehicle

Mercedes design language signals new era with Ener-G-Force

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2013 - 7:33AM

Mercedes-Benz receives double honors in the German Design Award 2014 for the 2014 S-Class and the Ener-G-Force concept vehicle.

Tesla's 3rd generation electric car to arrive by 2015

By David Herron on October 26, 2013 - 6:50PM

The first prototype version of Tesla Motors' Gen3 car, the affordable mass market electric car, should be shown to the public in the first quarter 2015, according to Elon Musk.

Nissan announces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid pricing, 28 mpg SUV

By Aaron Turpen on October 26, 2013 - 12:57PM

Pricing for the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid has been announced, making for fourteen total model choices in the Pathfinder SUV lineup of options.

10 amazing facts about new 2014 Mercedes S-Class [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2013 - 7:45AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has just launched around the globe and it’s a special car indeed.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

2014 Mercedes CLA is in top of its class for safety

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2013 - 6:53AM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has received the five-star Euro NCAP rating and gets top honors for safety.

Tesla Motors shows consumer electronics stripes by hiring Apple VP

By David Herron on October 25, 2013 - 8:33PM

Automobiles are becoming rolling consumer electronics devices, making it natural for an Apple Vice President to start designing electric cars for Tesla Motors.

Eight states pledge goal: 3.3 million electric cars by 2025

By David Herron on October 25, 2013 - 7:46PM

Setting a big goal, 3.3 million electrified zero emission vehicles on the roads by 2025, Governors of eight states are looking to ease the way for broader electric vehicle adoption.

Insanity helps 2015 Mercedes C-Class lose weight and get more agile

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2013 - 5:57PM

The next-generation 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is coming early next year with a new lightweight frame and new suspension.

Ford Registers Mach 1 Trademark - Possibly Hinting to a High Performance 2015 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2013 - 4:26PM

Ford Motor Company has reportedly registered a trademark of the Mach 1 name and with the American automakers preference for using “old school” names in new special edition models, this trademark filing has created a frenzy of speculation about a possible 2015 Ford Mustang Mach 1.

2014 Subaru Forester with entire Subaru lineup

Subaru could be the best stock investment in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2013 - 11:35AM

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd maker of the 2014 Subaru Forester, issues a revision to their performance projection for the first half of the fiscal year. It’s worth taking a look at.

Exclusive 2015 Mercedes GLA Edition 1 cranks it up a notch

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2013 - 7:56AM

Mercedes-Benz will launch an exclusive 2015 GLA Edition 1 to introduce the new luxury compact SUV next year.

The Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition is Headed for US Dealerships

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 5:36PM

The Chrysler Group has announced that the Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition that made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year will begin arriving in US dealerships in November – surprising many people expected the Wrangler Polar Edition to only be offered for overseas markets.

Volvo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging

Volvo system allows for quick wireless electric vehicle charging

By John Goreham on October 24, 2013 - 4:51PM

Volvo has demonstrated a system to charge the Volvo C30 Electric wirelessly in just two and a half hours.

Ford Motor Company Announces 2013 Q3 Profit of $2.6 Billion

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 4:07PM

Ford Motor Company announced their financial results for the third quarter of 2013 and the news is good for everyone involved from management to factory floor workers to shareholders as FoMoCo posted a pre-tax profit of $2.6 billion and net income of $1.3 billion US dollars.

0-60 in 2.8 seconds: Performance numbers for the McLaren P1 confirmed

By Aaron Turpen on October 24, 2013 - 1:40PM

McLaren has confirmed performance figures for the beautiful hybrid supercar, the McLaren P1, and delivered the first one to a paying customer.

Nissan issues recall for 188,000 SUVs and crossovers

By Aaron Turpen on October 24, 2013 - 1:23PM

A recall has been issued for several 2013-2014 model year Nissan sport utility and crossover vehicles for a braking issue. Find details here.

Ford Announces Plans to Stop Focus and C-Max Production to Trim Supply

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 10:45AM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will temporarily stop production of the popular Ford Focus and C-Max at the Michigan Assembly Plant to shorten up the supply of those cars waiting to be sold – a move that is a normal part of the business but one that will certainly bring about some moronic speculation by the anti-Detroit automaker contingent.

2015 Mercedes C-Class higher class upgrades will appeal to high-tech generation

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2013 - 7:24AM

Mercedes-Benz will launch the new 2015 C-Class with new higher-class upgrades that will make the competition take notice.

Government shutdown prevented the NHTSA from collecting data about Tesla Model S car fire, until now

By David Herron on October 23, 2013 - 7:34PM

While the NHTSA is highly interested in all data about lithium-ion battery fires, they were prevented from gathering any data (until now) from the recent Tesla Model S fire thanks to the Republican-instigated Government Shutdown.

Details on President Obama's Cadillac Limousine "The Beast" Surface

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2013 - 6:10PM

President Barack Hussein Obama gets from point A to point B in a monstrous Cadillac limousine known as “The Beast” that was first introduced in 2009 and while details on this unique Caddy have been short in the past – we now have a long list of details on the struggling President’s fortress on wheels.

Lexus most loved car brand according to study

By John Goreham on October 23, 2013 - 6:01PM

Lexus was the most loved car brand according to a recent study. Can you guess what brand overall was the winner?

Tesla Motors investing to win big in Germany with Tesla Model S

By David Herron on October 23, 2013 - 5:56PM

By rapidly building out the Supercharger network, service centers, and increasing the Model S top speed for the Autobahn, Tesla Motors hopes to wow Germans that are known for appreciating automotive engineering prowess.

The Forza Motorsport 5 Car List Grows to 130 Vehicles

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2013 - 5:33PM

Another Wednesday, another new list of vehicles that will grace the virtual race tracks of Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One – adding 22 more vehicles to the list and bringing the running total to 130 vehicles.

Nissan ZEOD RC on the track at Fuji

By Aaron Turpen on October 23, 2013 - 3:34PM

After its debut this weekend in Japan, the race-ready ZEOD RC was put on a public race track for the first time during the FIA World Endurance Championship's Japanese round.

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