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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.

David Bowie's "The Next Day" and 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C launch

David Bowie makes comeback with 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2013 - 7:56AM

David Bowie is making a comeback after a 10 year absence with “The Next Day” album and the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is launching and both are using the past to project into the future.

Watch the new Ford Fiesta ST flex its muscles on a Belgian race track

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2013 - 10:16PM

Ford of Europe has issued a short video showing the awesome little Ford Fiesta ST being pushed to its limits on Track 7 at Ford’s Lommel, Belgium test facility and it is a truly awesome example of just what the EcoBoost’d hot hatch can do when run all out.

Feds close rollaway investigation for 1.56 million Ford SUVs

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2013 - 7:33PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed an investigation that included over 1.56 million Ford Motor Company sport utility vehicles over a concern that these vehicles could roll away – and the investigation has been closed without the feds requiring a recall or any further action by Ford.

Ford recalls 2013 Focus, Escape, C-Max vehicles over child lock problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 11, 2013 - 5:29PM

Affected Ford Focus, Escape and C-Max hybrid vehicles may have been manufactured with an improperly installed rear door child lock.

ChargePoint expanding electric car charging station presence in New York City

By David Herron on March 11, 2013 - 5:10PM

A new phase of constructing electric car charging infrastructure is getting underway in New York City, under financial support from NYSERDA.

The Jetta Hybrid debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Image courtesy of VW.

Volkswagen to turn CO2 into air conditioning refrigerant

By Don Bain on March 11, 2013 - 4:03PM

As part of the recently announced intention to become the most environmentally sustainable automaker on the planet, Volkswagen has announced its entry into CO2 technology, projecting the use of the colorless gas as a refrigerant in the air conditioning systems across the product line.

Tesla SEC filing reveals Model X electric SUV production delayed until 2014

By David Herron on March 11, 2013 - 3:04PM

In what may be growing pains for start-up electric automaker Tesla Motors, their fiscal year 10-K filing reveals that Model X production won't begin this year.

Liberal Senator pleads with NASCAR to reject NRA race sponsorship

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2013 - 1:10PM

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy (D) has formally asked NASCAR to reconsider their sponsorship deal for the upcoming NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway – insisting that allowing the National Rifle Association to be the title sponsor at one of their events puts NASCAR in the middle of the ongoing gun control debate.

The Russian ë-mobile is still headed toward production

Yo-Mobile Delayed But Improves Design

By Nicolas Zart on March 11, 2013 - 1:09PM

You’ve never heard about the ë-mobile from Yo-Mobil? Then read on to see if and when this interesting Russian hybrid will hit the road.

Carlos Ghosn talks about EVs Geneva Auto Show

Carlos Ghosn Says More Electric Cars To Come

By Nicolas Zart on March 11, 2013 - 12:21PM

Carlos Ghosn sees even more electric car in the future. He hints at the strategy at the Geneva Auto Show

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reveal at New York Auto Show

2014 Range Rover Sport debut will be live drive in NY

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2013 - 7:21AM

The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport is about to make its debut and will be revealed in a live drive on the eve of the New York Auto Show.

New report states that the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost model will be sold in the US

By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2013 - 5:41PM

Last week we brought the news broken by Edmunds that the 2015 Ford Mustang would offer an EcoBoost 4-cylinder base model engine strictly for the European market – a fact that has since been debunked by the folks at Road & Track who have painted the future of a turbocharged 4-cylinder Mustang in a much more positive light for American enthusiasts.

Audi is putting the finishing touches on its A3 plug-in hybrid

Audi Ditches Diesel, Embraces Plug-In Hybrid

By Nicolas Zart on March 10, 2013 - 2:55PM

Is Audi finally ditching its diesel platforms and embracing plug-in hybrids? We’ll let you decide.

2014 Subaru Forester IIHS Top Safety Pick

2014 Forester helps Subaru stay number one

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2013 - 6:53AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick and Subaru remains the only manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models.

Nissan engages the female engineers of the future at open house

By Aaron Turpen on March 10, 2013 - 12:17AM

Nissan and Microsoft teamed to hold a technology open house at Nissan headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to encourage young women to enter the science and technology fields. It featured former Tennessee Titans cheerleader Jennifer Hill, now a process engineer at Nissan.

2013 Honda Civic first small car to achieve TSP+ from IIHS

By Aaron Turpen on March 9, 2013 - 4:05PM

The 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe are the first small cars to receive the highest available safety rating that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) offers.

Coca-Cola & GE join DoE Workplace Charging Challenge

Coca Cola, GE Pushing the Electric Car Charging Network

By Nicolas Zart on March 9, 2013 - 3:38PM

Coca-Cola and GE are teaming up to join the Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging Challenge. Two big companies that lend credence to the electric car market.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

2014 Mercedes CLA Class appeals to a new generation

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2013 - 1:16PM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is called the “style rebel” and is aimed at attracting a new generation of buyers.

2014 Mercedes CLA AMG Line is sporty and red

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2013 - 7:39AM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class can be personalized to suit every taste with two equipment lines Urban and AMG Line, and three design packages.

2014 Infiniti QX60 crossover to have hybrid option, unveil at NYIAS

By Aaron Turpen on March 9, 2013 - 1:44AM

The QX60 premium crossover is one of Infiniti's top offerings and now the company says that they will unveil a new 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. Big fuel economy increase detailed.

The Mitsubishi Concept G4 teaser could preview the next Evolution

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2013 - 7:43PM

When the 2013 Bangkok Motor Show opens later this month, among the big debuts will be the new Mitsubishi Concept G4 – a compact sedan that could preview the next generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer and the high performance Lancer-based Evolution.

Subaru wants to keep your dog as safe as human passengers

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2013 - 6:29PM

Subaru will begin funding a quest for the top performing safety restraints so consumers can keep their dogs as safe as possible while riding in their cars.

Tesla speeding up to repay DOE Loan five years early by 2017

By David Herron on March 8, 2013 - 6:08PM

Tesla Motors announced a plan to speed up repayment of their DOE loan, cutting the time in half.

Ram Truck announces pricing for all-new 2014 Ram ProMaster vans

By Aaron Turpen on March 8, 2013 - 5:49PM

Ram has announced pricing for the popular ProMaster commercial van lineup with 5-year / 100,000 mile warranties.

Ford recalls over 230k minivans due to rust problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 8, 2013 - 5:48PM

The recall affects 196,500 model year 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans in the United States and another 33,500 outside the U.S.

US auto dealers lawsuit against Mahindra upheld

By Don Bain on March 8, 2013 - 5:45PM

The motion by Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. to dismiss the lawsuit alleging fraud, misrepresentation and conspiracy by US auto dealers last June has survived the first challenge, as presiding US District Judge Thomas W. Thrash ruled to allow the case to move forward.

High performance Mitsubishi 311RS Evolution X to debut in Minneapolis with 420hp

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2013 - 4:50PM

When the Minneapolis Auto Show opens next week, the new Mitsubishi 311RS Evo X will bring a new level of import performance to the US market with this limited edition, track tuned sort compact sedan.

Sleek new 2014 Mercedes CLA breaks aerodynamics record

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2013 - 4:27PM

With a Cd value of 0.23, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA sets a new benchmark for aerodynamics never seen before among all production vehicles.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale delivers coupe de grace at Geneva

By Aaron Turpen on March 8, 2013 - 4:09PM

The new Stradale was unveiled in Geneva and delivers a killing blow to wannabe race coupes with seating for four at a top speed of 188 mph and shifting that happens five times faster than you can blink.

AeroVironment working on electric car to grid system

AeroVironment, PNNL and Electric Car Stable Charging Grid

By Nicolas Zart on March 8, 2013 - 12:38PM

AeroVironment has licensed PNNL technology allowing its charging stations to communicate with the grid. Now electric cars and the grid can work together to have a stable energy source.

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