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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.

Tesla Model X updated design revealed at 2013 NAIAS in Detroit

By David Herron on January 14, 2013 - 3:52PM

The updated design for Tesla's upcoming all electric SUV, the Tesla Model X, was revealed in Detroit on Monday, ahead of the company's official press conference on Tuesday.

Cadillac ATS Car of TheYear at Detroit Auto Show

Cadillac's new ATS is North American Car of The Year

By John Goreham on January 14, 2013 - 1:53PM

The new Cadillac ATS, designed from the ground up to fight the BMW 3-series in showrooms, collects a very distinguished trophy as Car of The Year at the Detroit Auto Show.

VW teases diesel-electric hybrid SUV, but that's all they will do

By Aaron Turpen on January 14, 2013 - 1:51PM

At NAIAS today, Volkswagen showed off a new SUV, the CrossBlue, that could see production in two years, showcasing a plug-in diesel hybrid-electric powertrain, and then said the diesel-hybrid will not be going to market in a classic "show but don't touch" maneuver.

2014 Infiniti Q50 sedan debuts at Detroit Auto Show

By Aaron Turpen on January 14, 2013 - 1:21PM

Infiniti unveiled its new flagship luxury sports sedan at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show to an excited audience, promising both a performance and hybrid version.

Mercedes-Benz Introduces an all-new car the 2014 CLA-Class

By John Goreham on January 14, 2013 - 11:03AM

Mercedes has downsized the much loved CLS design to fit the compact / mid-size, premium marketplace.

New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Detroit Auto Show

New Porsche Cayenne Turbo S makes its world debut in Detroit

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2013 - 8:02AM

The highly anticipated Cayenne Turbo S will be unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show and is at the very top of Porsche’s performance SUV model range.

The front end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Feast your eyes on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (live photography)

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2013 - 10:41PM

Meet the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7 – the seventh generation of the fabled American performance car that was introduced at a private event tonight in Detroit on the eve of the 2013 North American International Auto Show.

The interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The inteior of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2013 - 10:37PM

The back end of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2013 - 10:33PM

The side profile of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2013 - 10:32PM

Futuristic sounds for futuristic electric vehicles?

How Much Noise Should Electric And Plug-in Hybrids Make

By Nicolas Zart on January 13, 2013 - 1:50PM

Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are quiet, very quiet. The problem is they can surprise those not paying attention or visually impaired.

Highly-anticipated Juke Nismo ready for production [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2013 - 7:46AM

The new high-performance Nissan Juke Nismo has been unveiled in Tokyo and is the first of many new performance cars from the brand.

2014 Nissan Versa Note four-door hatchback

2014 Nissan Versa Note will break cover in Detroit

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2013 - 10:08AM

Nissan has announced they will be unveiling the all-new 2014 Nissan Versa Note four-door hatchback next week in Detroit and will be making its U.S. launch.

Volkswagen Performance Passat Concept previews 2014 Passat sport sedan

Performance Passat Concept previews new Passat sport sedan

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2013 - 7:55AM

Volkswagen released information on a new Performance Passat Concept ahead of NAIAS that will be a preview of a new upcoming 2014 Passat sport sedan.

Expansion continues at BMW's Spartanburg SC plant. Image courtesy of BMW NA.

BMW sets US production record with 70 percent for export

By Don Bain on January 12, 2013 - 1:57AM

BMW Manufacturing produced a record number of 301,519 vehicles at its Spartanburg SC plant in 2012, setting the benchmark for its 19-year history – 70 percent of which are sold in other markets.

Nissan moving Murano production to Canton, Miss. plant for 2014

By Aaron Turpen on January 12, 2013 - 1:28AM

The next generation of the Nissan Murano will be built at the company's Canton, Mississippi plant rather than Japan, the company has announced in a new video.

Ford to hire 2,200 salaried workers in the U.S. this year

By Aaron Turpen on January 12, 2013 - 12:58AM

Need a job? Call Ford. The company has announced that they will be hiring over two thousand salaried workers in the United States this year, building on the over eight thousand hired in 2012.

Subaru offers extended warranty in UK to help lagging sales

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2013 - 5:12PM

Subaru UK has announced they will extend the warranty in the UK in response to customer and dealer feedback. But it's likely because of poor sales in the UK.

Classic cars take center stage in 'Gangster Squad'

By Anthony Faccenda on January 11, 2013 - 4:52PM

Classic car enthusiasts will be for a real treat this weekend with the debut of the new crime flick Gangster Squad. Aside from boasting an all-star cast, Gangster Squad features over 100 vintage vehicles, many of which are one of a kind.

Ford opens cars to hackers to design car gizmos of the future

By David Herron on January 11, 2013 - 2:08PM

Ford has announced both software and hardware interfaces allowing 3rd parties to build advanced high-technology accessories, converting the car into an application development platform.

Subaru BRZ GT300 Super GT Series activities announced

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2013 - 12:33PM

Subaru STI has announced the upcoming Subaru Motorsport activities for 2013 that includes the BRZ GT300 and WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race car.

Volkswagen introduces sporty R Line trim on 2014 Tiguan and Touareg

By John Goreham on January 11, 2013 - 11:38AM

VW moves its 2014 Tiguan and Touareg crossovers a little closer to the Golf GTI and Audi Q5 with dandy R-Line sport-trim packages customers will love.

2013 Range Rover Evoque Sicilian Yellow Limited Edition

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2013 - 8:15AM

The Range Rover Evoque is Land Rovers top selling model and will get a new 2013 Limited Edition Evoque with features that will reinforce its global appeal.

Chevrolet going International at NAIAS

By Aaron Turpen on January 10, 2013 - 11:58PM

Chevrolet will be bringing several of their global lineup to the North American International Auto Show next week, showcasing some vehicles that many Americans have never seen but that are familiar sites in South America, Europe, and Asia.

The 2013 Scion tC. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota output in North America sets peak production in 2012

By Don Bain on January 10, 2013 - 11:11PM

Among other achievements in 2012, Toyota set a new record for North American production with the fabrication of 1.78 million vehicles, outdoing its previous peak in 2007 by over 600,000 units and increasing production over 2011 by 41 percent.

The celebration around 2013 SRT Viper VIN #001

Chrysler celebrates the production of 2013 SRT Viper VIN #001 in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 10, 2013 - 10:56PM

Today at the Chrysler Group’s Connor Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, the company held a celebration to official introduce 2013 SRT Viper GTS VIN #001 to the lucky owner – with the future owner of the first SRT branded supercar joined by the built team, SRT boss Ralph Gilles and company CEO Sergio Marchionne.

An image labeled Focus ECOnetic Technology © 2012 by Ford

Ford finds Europeans label climatic change as world's biggest issue

By Don Bain on January 10, 2013 - 7:09PM

Currently in the US, gas is at the lowest prices we’ve seen in years, but in Europe, despite the slow economy, one third of auto buyers are willing to shell out extra hard-earned Euros for a car with higher mileage and lower emissions.

Two one-off 2013 Shelby GT500’s up for auction at Barrett-Jackson

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2013 - 6:24PM

Barrett-Jackson has just announced two must-have one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 charity vehicles will be coming up for auction next week.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid will be built in the USA

By John Goreham on January 10, 2013 - 5:06PM

All Accords are now being built in the USA and Honda has confirmed that this new addition to the model line-up will be built in Ohio. The huge expansion shows that the mid-size sedan market is headed towards primarily hybrids.

Via Motors teases electric monster truck unveiling at NAIAS next week

By David Herron on January 10, 2013 - 4:16PM

Plug-in hybrid electric truck maker, Via Motors, plans to reveal 3 new vehicles next week, promising the X-Truck will have a stump-pulling 800 horsepower and the torque of a monster truck, but designed for contractors and utility workers to use in the field.

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