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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.

National Plug-In Day Nissan LEAF car from Tynan's dealership in Denver Colorado

Nissan is celebrating LEAF sales milestone on National Plug-In Day

By Aaron Turpen on September 28, 2013 - 2:26AM

Since the launch of the Nissan LEAF in December of 2010, tens of thousands of buyers in the United States have purchased one of these all-electric cars. As part of its sponsorship of National Plug-In Day this weekend, Nissan is celebrating a new milestone in sales figures for the flagship EV.

A Day in the Life of an EV Fast Charger video talks to EV owners about their rides

By Aaron Turpen on September 28, 2013 - 2:08AM

Watch a day in the life of an electric vehicle charging station in a special National Plug-In Day video release from Nissan showcasing LEAF owners who utilize a DC fast charger and talk about daily life with their electric cars.

Nissan announces pricing for 2014 Murano

By Aaron Turpen on September 28, 2013 - 1:56AM

The 2014 Nissan Murano is now on sale in dealerships nationwide and its price, like most other Nissan models, remains unchanged from 2013. Prices for the premium SUV begin at $28,440.

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray May Soon Get a Dual Clutch Transmission

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2013 - 6:02PM

There have long been rumors that the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray would soon be getting an 8-speed automatic to replace the current 6-speed gearbox but a new GM Trademark filing hints that perhaps the new Vette will be getting a dual clutch automatic in the near future – adding one more piece of supercar technology to the most powerful Corvette ever.

What you need to know about the new IIHS crash prevention ratings

By John Goreham on September 27, 2013 - 5:13PM

The IIHS is the group that brings you the Top Safety Pick+ rating. Now they have a new ratings system that rates how well cars can avoid a forward crash. You will be shocked which company has the best system. It's not Volvo.

Hertz offering Tesla Model S dream cars in SF and LA airports

By David Herron on September 27, 2013 - 4:45PM

Hertz Dream Cars is adding the Tesla Model S and Tesla Roadster to its fleets in the San Francisco and Los Angeles airports.

2015 Ford Mustang to Debut in Europe Months After American Launch

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2013 - 4:06PM

Ford Motor Company has designed the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang in a manner that will allow it to compete in the European market but a new report indicates that the next generation Mustang will arrive in Europe quite a while after it debuts in showrooms around the United States.

BMW planning plug-in hybrids across entire line, starting with X5 SUV

By David Herron on September 27, 2013 - 3:39PM

BMW says it is planning to make plug-in hybrid electric versions of every car they build, following the BMW i3 and BMW i8 with a plug-in hybrid version of the newly revamped BMW X5 SUV.

The Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD is the Fastest AWD Police Car Ever

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2013 - 1:50PM

The 2014 Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD has gone through its first round of competitive police vehicle evaluation tests and when pitted head to head with other cars in the segment at Grattan Raceway – the new Charger Pursuit is the fastest all wheel drive police car to tackle the course.

Ring Brothers Bringing NASCAR powered 1965 Ford Mustang to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2013 - 1:06PM

Thanks to the custom muscle car gurus the Ring Brothers, there will be a 1965 Ford Mustang at the 2013 SEMA Show that packs the same monster V8 that is found under the hood of the current Ford NASCAR teams.

Toyota recalling 615,000 Sienna vehicles

By John Goreham on September 27, 2013 - 12:40PM

Toyota is recalling its popular Sienna Van for many of its model years. Click here to see if your vehicle is on the list, and what to do if it is.

GM Debuts the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD

By Patrick Rall on September 27, 2013 - 12:08PM

General Motors has just pulled the wraps off of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD and the 2015 GMC Sierra HD in 2500 and 3500 trim – all of which sport a new look and new capabilities.

2014 Subaru Outback / 2014 Subaru Legacy

2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback among safest vehicles in America

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

The 2013 / 2014 Subaru Legacy sedan and Outback crossover are the only vehicles to receive highest possible score in the new IIHS Front Crash Prevention (FCP) test program.

French give sensational interpretation of new Mercedes GLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2013 - 7:03AM

Mercedes is gearing up for the 2015 GLA-Class launch around the globe and the French give their own sensational interpretation of the creation of the new luxury compact SUV.

Nissan LEAF buyers in Texas get charged up free of charge

By Aaron Turpen on September 27, 2013 - 6:38AM

The all-electric Nissan LEAF requires no gasoline and now, if you're buying in Texas, you also get free public charging through eVgo stations in the state as well. Free from not just gasoline, but all fuel costs? How cool is that for Plug-In Day!

Self-driving Nissan LEAF gets license plate for road testing

By Aaron Turpen on September 27, 2013 - 6:26AM

The first self-driving Nissan LEAF with the Highly Advanced Driver Assist System gets licensed for public road testing in Japan.

2015 Ford Mustang Shelby/SVT screen shot

Watch and Listen to the 2015 Ford Mustang GT350/SVT Cobra in Action

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2013 - 5:15PM

While we do not even know what the highest performance version of the 2015 Ford Mustang will be called, a new video that has just surfaced on the internet shows what is most likely the next super-Stang in action on the street – with plenty of examples of the throaty quad exhaust system roaring and purring on public roads.

2014 Lexus IS 350 beats BMW 335i in comparison test - again

By John Goreham on September 26, 2013 - 4:37PM

First the BMW 335i lost to the new 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in a Car and Driver comparison. Now Road and Track also picked the Lexus IS 350 F Sport as the best sports sedan. Is a consensus building?

Custom Ford Mustang Stars in First Need for Speed Movie Trailer (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2013 - 4:00PM

The first trailer video for the 2014 action/racing flick Need for Speed has hit the internet, giving us our best look yet at the customized Ford Mustang that will serve as the hero car for the movie along with plenty of fast paced action from the video game turned big screen feature film.

Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Delayed Until Early 2014

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2013 - 1:27PM

When the Chrysler Group introduced their new diesel-powered Ram 1500, the company had hoped to offer the new V6 EcoDiesel engine for the 2013 calendar year but with unexplained delays slowing the launch process - it seems as though it could be early 2014 before the Ram EcoDiesel begins hitting showrooms around the country.

The headlight of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade

2015 Cadillac Escalade Teased Again with 5 New Videos

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2013 - 12:41PM

The very, very slow tease of the 2015 Cadillac Escalade continues today with five new videos showing the high level of detail that goes into the new super luxury sport utility vehicle – although we don’t get a real look at any aspects of the next generation Escalade that we didn’t see in the first teaser images.

Lexus will continue the V8 powered IS F super sedan into 2014

By John Goreham on September 26, 2013 - 12:16PM

Lexus will now be in a much smaller group of compact V8 super sedans since BMW has opted out of the V8 club for next year. Going forward Mercedes will be the Lexus closest competitor with its mighty C63 AMG. Lexus might well offer a 2-door competitor to the Audi RS 5 in the next redesign.

2015 Ford Super Duty Diesel Gets Bigger Turbo - Bigger Power

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2013 - 11:12AM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that when the 2015 Ford F Series Super Duty pickups begin hitting dealerships around the country, they will feature a massive new high tech turbocharger that will make the Super Duty more powerful, more capable and more efficient than ever before.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series

Three reasons CLA 45 AMG Racing Series Coupe will see production

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2013 - 7:56AM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series is celebrating its successful world premiere and was one of the highlights at this year’s IAA.

Fascinating Mercedes-Benz Arrow460 takes to the water

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2013 - 7:04AM

The Mercedes-Benz ARROW460 Granturismo makes its world premiere at the Monoco Yacht Show and is the ultimate in luxury yachts.

Second IndyCar team, Dragon Racing, joins Formula E electric car racing series

By David Herron on September 25, 2013 - 8:41PM

The FIA Formula E World Cup electric car racing series now has four teams signed up for the 2014 season.

California electric car activists call for Gov. Brown's signature on new EV-related laws

By David Herron on September 25, 2013 - 7:01PM

The California Legislature recently passed six bills improving conditions for electric vehicle ownership, laws that are waiting for Gov. Brown's signature.

Here is Your First Forza Motorsport 5 Car List Including 44 Vehicles

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2013 - 4:25PM

Forza Motorsport 5 is easily one of the most heavily anticipated games coming to the Xbox One and with the launch of the next generation gaming system and the 5th generation driving simulator about two months away – the first car list for Forza 5 has been published by game creator Turn 10.

Abarth Could be Planning High Performance Fiat 500L

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2013 - 2:51PM

The Fiat 500 Abarth is one of the most exciting subcompacts sold in the US and in an effort to expand their portfolio, the Abarth division is considering a high performance package for the larger 500L.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Introduces Rugged Luxury for $45,100

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2013 - 1:53PM

General Motors looks to introduced the theory of "rugged luxury" with the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country – a loaded up luxury version of the new Silverado 1500 that can still do all of the hard work of the rest of the lineup with a price starting at $45,100.

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