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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.

New McLaren 12C Spider vs snowboarder Chanelle Sladics

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2013 - 10:25AM

To mark the start of U.S. deliveries of the new McLaren 12C Spider, McLaren has released a video of Pikes Peak record holder Rhys Millen and Winter X-Games snowboarder Chanelle Sladics racing through the Rocky Mountains.

Audi gives sneak preview of 2014 Audi A3 Sedan

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2013 - 8:07AM

The all-new 2014 Audi A3 Sedan has been teased by Audi on its new online channel, Audi Media TV.

New 1,200hp Shelby Mustang, new non-Mustang performance model to debut in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 8:46PM

For the second year in a row, Shelby American will debut a new model at the New York Auto Show and while the name is the same, the 2013 Shelby 1000 Mustang delivers an astonishing 1,200 horsepower on pump gas.

Honda recalls Acura TSX over dangerous engine stall risk

By Anthony Faccenda on March 22, 2013 - 7:07PM

Honda is recalling certain 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles due to a corrosion problem, which may potentially cause engine stall.

New 2014 Scion tC teased - set to debut next week in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 3:44PM

The list of new model debuts set for next week’s New York Auto Show continues to grow with the 2014 Scion tC being the most recent addition to the group of models being revealed – although very little is known about what to expect from the 2014 tC.

Second Chinese bidder for Fisker Automotive pulls out of buyout talks

By David Herron on March 22, 2013 - 2:35PM

Following the departure of Henrik Fisker from Fisker Automotive, first Geely and now Dongfeng have reportedly pulled out of talks to buy the company.

The Pariss electric roadster shows pontential at the Geneva Auto Show

Pariss Electric Roadster Shows Promising Performance With Light Weight

By Nicolas Zart on March 22, 2013 - 1:39PM

Electric cars are actively seeking lightness and energy density. Each new concept, such as this Pariss electric roadster push the performance envelop.

The 2014 Dodge Durango teased ahead of New York debut

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 1:05PM

When the 2013 New York Auto Show opens next week, the 2014 Dodge Durango will be among the big debuts and today – the Chrysler Group has offered up a couple rear end teasers of the refreshed SUV exposing a sexy new lighting setup similar to that found on the Dodge Charger and Dart.

2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 team identifies weak points

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2013 - 8:10AM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 race car has completed a shakedown in preparation for the SUPER GT series and has identified the weak points from last year.

The 2013 Jaguar F-Type convertible. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Jaguar provides the highlight of the Denver Auto Show

By Don Bain on March 22, 2013 - 4:30AM

While the most impressive new model at the Denver Auto Show was probably the new Jaguar F-Type two-seat convertible, one recurring aspect of the many automaker presentations during press day was an upbeat attitude on the industry and a complete lack of whining over CAFE standards.

Tesla Model S deliveries over 500 per week, with over 12 million electric miles driven

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 9:32PM

Tesla is now delivering Model S's at a rate roughly 25,000 per year, well above the 20,000 per year production goal, and in total Model S owners have driven over 12 million electric miles.

High speed wireless charging for electric cars research by ORNL and Evatran

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 7:09PM

Wireless electric car charging is expected to simplify electric car ownership, and a research project between the ORNL and Evatran aims to test wireless charging over the next three years.

China will lead the world in electric car adoption, says Nissan CEO Ghosn

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 5:39PM

China has many heavily polluted cities, a strong green technology industry, and may be the country where electric vehicle adoption takes off first.

Adrien Brody's Rolls Royce gets custom paint job by street artist Alec Monopoly

By Anthony Faccenda on March 21, 2013 - 2:14PM

Actor Adrien Brody’s recently donated 1967 Rolls Royce Shadow is now a work of art thanks to painter and street artist Alec Monopoly.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray priced at $71,860* - and you can win one from GM

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2013 - 12:34PM

Since the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuted in January, the biggest questions have focused around the price of the awesome new American sports car and according to the fine print in a new GM contest – the 2014 Corvette Stingray being given away has an approximate retail value of $71,860.

Hyundai Concept HND-9, next-generation Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Concept HND-9 previews next-gen Genesis Coupe

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2013 - 8:00AM

Hyundai Motors has unveiled a luxury sports coupe called the Concept HND-9 that could be a preview of the next-generation 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Chrysler shows off the 2014 Jeep Cherokee in action ahead of NY debut (Video)

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 8:53PM

The Chrysler Group has issued a short video showing the 2014 Jeep Cherokee in action in some fairly serious offroad settings – clearly showing that this Dodge Dart-based midsized SUV will be every bit as worthy of the “Trail Rated” tag as the rest of the current Jeep lineup.

2013 Ford Fusion Energi first drive, a good car with great electric driving abilities

By David Herron on March 20, 2013 - 8:00PM

The Ford Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid version of the 2013 Fusion, giving it a 20+ mile electric range and other electric goodness, while having the freedom to drive it like a gas car.

Subaru bringing a new performance concept, Crosstrek Hybrid to New York (Video)

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 7:46PM

Subaru of America has announced that when the 2013 New York Auto Show opens later this month, the new Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will mark the brand’s entry into the hybrid segment – along with being joined by a mystery performance concept car that this writer hopes is either the new WRX or the turbocharged version of the BRZ.

Ford drops the details on the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet - including two new colors

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 5:53PM

Ford Racing has just announced the details on the 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing package and while there have been no major changes (like the addition of a twin turbocharged V8) – the 2014 Cobra Jet gains a new transmission, a new parachute mount and a pair of new colors including my favorite current Mustang color Gotta Have It Green.

New Jaguar XJR to debut in the Big Apple with big power

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 4:41PM

Among the many high performance debuts at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show will be the new Jaguar XJR – the latest addition to the high performance Jaguar R lineup with 542 horsepower and striking high performance design.

Chevy teases fans in a preview, claiming significant change to 2014 Camaro SS that could be a twin turbo V6

By John Goreham on March 20, 2013 - 4:30PM

Stating in its announcement that the fifth generation 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will see its "Most significant changes" ever, one has to wonder if the news this week about GM's new twin turbo V6 is just a coincidence.

Prices and bold fuel economy claims announced for 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet

By John Goreham on March 20, 2013 - 2:46PM

Audi greets spring with a price announcement for the 2013 Audi RS 5 its V8 drop top rocket. The price claim we believe, but the fuel economy claims raise some eyebrows.

Check out the six customized Jeeps headed to the 2013 Moab Easter Jeep Safari

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 2:37PM

Yesterday we got a pair of teasers of the Moparized vehicles headed to the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab Utah and today, the Chrysler Group has pulled back the virtual sheets to show exactly what the offroading enthusiasts in Utah will see starting this weekend.

VW issues record-breaking recall in China, could cost company $600 million

By Anthony Faccenda on March 20, 2013 - 2:34PM

Volkswagen is recalling over 384,000 vehicles in China to fix a gearbox problem, which might cause loss of acceleration.

President Obama's Cadillac limo fails in Israel - due to human error

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 12:56PM

President Barack Obama is in Israel today but his first trip there as President got off to a rocky start this morning when his Cadillac limousine failed to start after the wrong type of fuel was used to fill the tank.

GM recalls Cadillac SRX, Buick LaCrosse over transmission software defect

By Anthony Faccenda on March 20, 2013 - 11:31AM

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX luxury crossovers and Buick LaCrosse sedans over a software problem, which may cause the transmission to unexpectedly slip from manual to automatic mode.

Sold out 2013 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid rockets towards finals of 2013 World Green Car Award

By John Goreham on March 20, 2013 - 11:07AM

The Volvo V60 has a powerful and unusual green car drive system. It may win a green car award, but if you can't have one, what is the point?

2014 Kia Forte Sedan and SX 5-door hot hatch

2014 Kia Forte Sedan offers lowest in-segment price

By Denis Flierl on March 20, 2013 - 7:25AM

The all-new 2014 Kia Forte will come with the lowest base price in the compact car sedan segment, will feature cutting-edge technologies, and a new 5-door hot hatch is coming.

The last unique Saabs are now going to auction at KVD’s marketplace. PRNewswire

The very last Saabs built are going to auction

By Don Bain on March 19, 2013 - 5:42PM

The last of the vehicles built by the failed Swedish automaker Saab go to online auction today including some models begun that never made it to market.

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