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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.

By Nicolas Zart on January 16, 2013 - 1:30PM
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, ACEEE has nominated the Toyota Prius C as “greenest” 2013 car. Find out who else made the list.
By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2013 - 12:20PM
We knew that it was coming well in advance due to hints and teasers from the automaker but yesterday at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, General Motors unveiled the new 2014 Cadillac ELR – a high end luxury coupe packing the super efficient electric drivetrain of the Chevrolet Volt and when it hits showrooms, it will be the most efficient luxury car available in the United States.
By Anthony Faccenda on January 16, 2013 - 11:50AM
Lewis, who recently won a Golden Globe for his performance in Showtime's hit drama Homeland, will compete in Top Gear's popular segment called Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. If Lewis wishes to post a top time he'll have to beat fellow Golden Globe winner Matt Le Blanc, who currently holds the record for fastest lap.
By John Goreham on January 16, 2013 - 10:07AM
60 years ago to the day Chevy launched the Corvette in New York. Tomorrow the 2014 Corvette Stingray returns to the Big Apple looking great for a 60 year old.
By Denis Flierl on January 16, 2013 - 7:47AM
The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester continues its global launch and made its Canadian premiere in Montreal.
By Don Bain on January 15, 2013 - 9:37PM
The vehicles built by Ford and GM have always been uniquely distinct species, but now an agreement signed between the two automotive giants could bring their combined economies of scale to bear on third party production of parts like transmissions.
By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2013 - 9:36PM
Ford Motor Company didn’t make a whole lot of noise about what they were bringing to the 2013 North American International Auto Show, when they took the stage in Joe Louis Arena this morning and brought out the new Ford Atlas Concept truck – the Motor Company alluded to a very, very bright future for the popular Ford F150.
By Don Bain on January 15, 2013 - 6:33PM
Since the average person spends over two hours per day in a vehicle, it’s no surprise they are becoming much more than simple conveyances – it’s even less surprising Connected World magazine wants us to know about cars like the 2013 Audi S7 that connect us to the global village best.
By Aaron Turpen on January 15, 2013 - 3:53PM
Hyundai's HCD-14 Genesis concept features a wild, pillar-less suicide door configuration and massive amounts of style as the company's new design direction for luxury sedans.
By John Goreham on January 15, 2013 - 3:13PM
Introduced at the Detroit Auto Show, Resonance is a new Nissan crossover that may reveal the next Murano.
By Aaron Turpen on January 15, 2013 - 2:25PM
The new MDX Prototype showcases the future design direction of Acura's next-generation of sport utilities. The new MDX production will release mid-year as an all-wheel and front-wheel-drive SUV.
By Nicolas Zart on January 15, 2013 - 2:15PM
What a different world it is when electric vehicles tackle speed record, hill-climbs and racing. The Buckeye Bullet is back for another world speed record.
By Aaron Turpen on January 15, 2013 - 11:37AM
The all-new 2014 Nissan Versa Note made its North American debut at the auto show in Detroit, showcasing the next generation of this popular hatchback.
By John Goreham on January 15, 2013 - 10:53AM
Lexus improves on a good car in three ways customers will love. The new 2014 IS will compete well with the BMW 3 Series.
By John Goreham on January 15, 2013 - 8:54AM
Honda's new cute ute, revealed at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, will be fun, fuel efficient, practical, and affordable. Targeted towards younger, city drivers. Sounds like classic Honda.
By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2013 - 8:03AM
Audi has confirmed the new 2014 RS 7 Sportback will be headed to U.S. shores with a powerful twin-turbo V8 while making its debut in Detroit.
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2013 - 10:44PM
While the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray made its formal debut last night at a private event in Detroit, today’s start of the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit marked the public debut of the C7 Corvette – with a cast of characters that included one example of every generation Corvette that drew massive crowds all day long.
By David Herron on January 14, 2013 - 9:34PM
Nissan's electric car, the LEAF, has quick charge capability that can do an 80% recharge in under 1/2 hour, but it's only useful if there's enough quick charge stations available to the public, a task that Nissan is about to undertake.
By Don Bain on January 14, 2013 - 8:43PM
BMW’s 3-Series vehicles have long been the benchmark by which sports cars are measured and that level was reset last year when the sixth generation of the fabled line was released to the world.
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2013 - 8:23PM
The big news from the Chrysler Group at today’s start of the 2013 North American International Auto Show was the formal introduction of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and while this high performance SUV is best known for going fast – some new features will help the 2014 SRT Jeep tow more while offering better fuel economy and performance.
By David Herron on January 14, 2013 - 5:24PM
With US based production, Nissan was able to radically lower the 2013 Nissan Leaf starting price to $28,800 MSRP, and with tax incentives the price falls below that of the Toyota Prius.
By Aaron Turpen on January 14, 2013 - 4:25PM
Maserati unveiled the beautiful, all-new 2013 Quattroporte at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, but the real news was CEO Harald Wester's emphasis on the brand's imminent takeover of the luxury market.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.