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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.

SRT Viper Gets First Big Racing Victory in Wisconsin

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2013 - 1:40PM

While it came much later than company executives would have hoped, the new SRT Viper GTS-R racing program scored their first win this past weekend at Road America in the American LeMans Series.

Toyota Hybrid-R Concept will be Yaris hybrid with more than 400 hp

By Denis Flierl on August 13, 2013 - 7:35AM

Toyota has released more information on the Hybrid-R Concept and the new teaser image reveals it’s a Yaris hybrid.

The Acura NSX Concept Image courtesy of Newspress

Acura NSX Concept to grace Pebble Beach

By Don Bain on August 12, 2013 - 6:47PM

The Acura NSX hybrid supercar concept has been drawing large crowds and lots of interest ever since its 2012 NAIAS debut, Super Bowl ads and Mid-Ohio performance preview, along with video teasers confirming the car as a viable prototype.

Tanner Foust and Topi Heikkinen celebrate their 1-2 finish in Atlanta

Topi Heikkinen Wins 5th Straight - Secures 2013 Global RallyCross Championship

By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2013 - 5:00PM

Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen continued his amazing 2013 Global RallyCross season this weekend in Atlanta – winning his 5th straight race and guaranteeing himself the 2013 GRC championship even though there are two races left on the season.

Racing champion Gil de Ferran named Formula E Ambassador

By David Herron on August 12, 2013 - 3:26PM

A racer with 20+ years of winning IndyCar and Formula 1 races has joined Formula E as both Ambassador and Advisor.

ECOtality in financial trouble, hires restructuring adviser, possible bankruptcy

By David Herron on August 12, 2013 - 3:09PM

ECOtality, operator of the BLINK charging network, is exploring restructuring or sale of the company, or else bankruptcy.

2014 SRT Viper Base Price Jumps Over $100,000 with New Standard Features

By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2013 - 2:48PM

The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology group has announced the 2014 SRT Viper pricing and the second model year of the new generation Mopar supercar will cost buyers $2,000 more than the 2013 – now bringing the base price of the Viper over the $100,000 figure when you factor in the gas guzzler tax.

10 ways the amazing 2014 Corvette Stingray talks to you

By John Goreham on August 12, 2013 - 2:03PM

The new Corvette Stingray is able to talk to its driver in ten ways, but it always shows the driver what is needed on that particular drive.

Kia Teases New B-Segment Compact Coupe Headed to Frankfurt (Images)

By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2013 - 12:27PM

Kia has offered up a pair of teasers showing off a new B-segment compact coupe that will debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show and while these early shots show features that will likely not make it past the concept stages – this new compact could offer up some hints to the future of Kia vehicle design.

Ford Announces Departure from NHRA Drag Racing

By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2013 - 10:15AM

Ford Racing has announced that they will cease any factory backing of the highest levels of the NHRA drag racing series after 2014 – leaving Pro Stock and Funny Car drivers in the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series searching for new manufacturer’s sponsorships for the 2015 season.

2014 Honda Civic Tourer breaks cover before official Frankfurt reveal [video]

By Denis Flierl on August 12, 2013 - 7:41AM

Honda has revealed the new 2014 Civic Tourer ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

2013 Scion FR-S Image courtesy of Toyota

Toyota designing two variants of Scion FR-S

By Don Bain on August 11, 2013 - 5:01PM

Toyota’s Tatsuya Tada, chief engineer and director of the auto group's sports car division, has indicated the firm plans to build two more rear-wheel-drive sports cars to compliment the Scion FR-S, sold as the Toyota 86 in Asia.

22 Hertz Ford Mustang wins big with Watkins Glen Triumph

By Denis Flierl on August 11, 2013 - 8:17AM

Yesterday’s win was the fourth of the season for Brad Keselowski and eighth for the No. 22 Hertz Ford Mustang and Penske Racing team.

2013 Ford Focus aces IIHS crash tests

By Aaron Turpen on August 11, 2013 - 12:14AM

The 2013 Ford Focus has undergone safety testing at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and came out a winner, grabbing the highest possible award.

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL by Aaron Turpen

2014 Nissan Altima gets Monroney'd

By Aaron Turpen on August 10, 2013 - 11:36PM

Nissan has announced pricing and options for the upgraded 2014 Altima, including some new technology to be showcased in the company's flagship sedan.

New generation 2015 Subaru WRX STI will have to wait another year

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2013 - 4:27PM

The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI won’t be coming next year and we’ll have to wait until 2015 for the new model.

2013 Dodge Dart Image courtesy of Chrysler

Dodge Dart named Top Safety Pick+ despite other small car failures [video]

By Don Bain on August 9, 2013 - 6:14PM

The 2013 Dodge Dart was named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, despite the recently publicized problems with other commuter cars in small overlap impact testing.

Gen2 Chevy Volt to have 50-60 miles electric range, says Akerson

By David Herron on August 9, 2013 - 3:07PM

GM CEO Dan Akerson has done it again, allowed his loose lips to say big things about future generations of the Chevy Volt.

FOX Sports has exclusive broadcast rights for Formula E electric car racing series

By David Herron on August 9, 2013 - 2:13PM

The Formula E World Championship electric car racing series just lined up another piece of the puzzle ahead of launching the series: television broadcast of the races.

Topi Heikkinen celebrates his LA X GAmes win

Heikkinen Looks to Clinch 2013 Global RallyCross Championship in Atlanta

By Patrick Rall on August 9, 2013 - 11:31AM

Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen and the rest of the Global RallyCross field takes to Atlanta Georgia this weekend with Heikkinen having a very real chance of locking up the 2013 points championship but 11 other drivers will hit the track in HotLanta to try to keep the Finn from grabbing the championship without a fight.

NSC announces roadway deaths drop by 5 percent

By John Goreham on August 9, 2013 - 9:25AM

The National Safety Council announced roadway deaths were down in 2013 so far, but fails to explain why. Here is the answer.

2014 Toyota Tundra prices drop 0.7 percent from 2013 models

By Denis Flierl on August 9, 2013 - 8:59AM

The newly-redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size truck will offer value-driven prices that reflect an overall decrease when it goes on sale this month.

Which are greener natural gas powered or hybrid cars

By John Goreham on August 8, 2013 - 12:56PM

Natural gas powered cars and trucks are finding many supporters, but are they really greener than other green car choices?

2014 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon to make a comeback

By John Goreham on August 8, 2013 - 12:40PM

General Motors has conceded the important small truck market to rival Toyota for many years. 2014 could be the year Chevy and GMC battle back.

TorqueNews Exclusive: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro V6 RS Convertible Caught Uncovered in the Wild

By Patrick Rall on August 8, 2013 - 10:39AM

Last night, I glanced out my office window and saw a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible sitting at the end of my driveway and fortunately, I was able to snap a handful of shots.

Infiniti Q30 Concept reveals brands expansion into new performance segment

By Denis Flierl on August 8, 2013 - 7:56AM

The new Infiniti Q30 Concept reveals the brands new performance-oriented direction as they attempt to appeal to a new generation of buyers.

Audi Fleet Shuttle Quattro for Ender's Game

Audi designs VR sci-fi car for Ender's Game

By Aaron Turpen on August 7, 2013 - 11:11PM

Despite its official title for the car, Audi has designed a very cool virtual concept to be used in the upcoming science fiction movie that is based on the best-selling novel.

Tesla Model S deliveries commence in Europe, first expansion outside North America

By David Herron on August 7, 2013 - 9:06PM

Tesla's expansion of world-wide sales of the Model S met a big milestone with the first delivery in Norway (Europe).

2014 Fiat 500L models arrive in San Diego Image courtesy of Chrysler.

The Fiat 500L Urban Surf Party slated for 5 US cities

By Don Bain on August 7, 2013 - 8:48PM

The first Fiat 500L Urban Surf Party kicked off the gala introduction of the 500L last Friday in Miami and the fun will continue as the svelte new model continues its celebratory procession to five more US cities.

Tesla Model S sales rapidly growing, while accountants turn profit into loss

By David Herron on August 7, 2013 - 8:27PM

Tesla continued to increase Model S sales, significantly beating their estimates, while accounting rules meant the company is showing a slight loss.

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