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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.

Ford China
Ford investing $600 million in third China plant
By Aaron Turpen on
Ford is investing $600M in its third Chinese production facility as it grows its partnership with Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA).
Final Frontier in Smyrna
Nissan announces Final Frontier for Smyrna
By Aaron Turpen on
Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant has seen its final Frontier truck model off the line and is now going all-unibody as the automaker moves its North American truck-based vehicle production entirely to its new facility in Canton, Mississippi.
A rug in the White house
GM and Chrysler ban Presidential campaign visits
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors and the Chrysler Group have both banned visits at any of their facilities by either of the Presidential hopefuls until after the election on November 6th in an effort to keep their company name from being involved in either of the campaign trails.
Two strategies to seel electric cars
Two Different Electric Car Strategies With Peugeot And Renault
By Nicolas Zart on
Traditionally, Peugeot and Renault have been different and have never taken the same path or strategy to building cars. Never has this been more obvious than with the introduction of their respective electric cars.
Drayson Racing Technologies advises Formula E
Drayson Racing Technologies Gets Serious About Racing
By Nicolas Zart on
Drayson Racing Technologies has just signed an agreement with Formula E Limited and will act as an advisor to Formula E Holdings Limited.
GM Safety
GM helps to develops new rear impact crash protection technology
By John Goreham on
GM continues its longstanding research and development with a new emphasis on rear impact injury prevention.
A customized Chevrolet Sonic Sedan at SEMA 2011
GM recalls 44k+ 2012 Chevy Sonic over windshield washer issues
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and General Motors have announced a recall of select 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedans and hatchbacks over a concern that the windshield wiper washer system may not function as expected, which could decrease visibility and increase the chances of an accident.
The GM Logo
GM granted 30 day extension to address ridiculous Spyker/Saab lawsuit
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has been granted a 30 day extension to reply to the absurd $3 billion lawsuit presented by Spyker which claims that GM intentionally worked to drive the Saab brand into bankruptcy after Spyker purchased the failing brand from GM.
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models coming with new levels of performance
By Denis Flierl on
Porsche has announced that the 2013 911 Carrera 4 models are lighter, faster and will come with improved wet or dry performance.
Car Fountain in Kansas City MO
Auto sales brisk in August defying dire predictions
By Don Bain on
Some economists have significantly tempered their auto sales predictions for 2012, but brisk sales in August are defying such dire predictions and putting the nation back on track for 14.5 million unit sales this year.
The SunStation from Princeton Satellite Systems
Solar powered electric car charging from Princeton Satellite Systems
By David Herron on
Princeton Satellite Systems has developed an integrated solar powered electric car charging station for off-the-grid electric car charging.
One of Houston’s Nissan Leaf electric cars parked in front of City Hall (Photo c
City of Houston adding Nissan Leafs to municipal employee car sharing network
By David Herron on
The Oil Capital of the World, Houston, is launching a car sharing network for municipal employees, in partnership with Zipcar, including 25 Nissan Leafs in in the car sharing fleet.
The US needs China financially
The US Needs China For Electric Cars To Grow
By Nicolas Zart on
It might seem obvious to few, shocking to others but without the help and market share in China, the economy in general and electric cars face a slow profitability.
2013 Altima amidst the aircraft at the Rocky Mountain Air Show
Nissan NEXT goes West
By Aaron Turpen on
Torque News' own Don Bain and Aaron Turpen attended the Nissan NEXT traveling infocenter when it arrived at the Rocky Mountain Air Show near Denver, Colorado this weekend. Find out where to be NEXT and get hands-on test driving NIssan's newest cars in a no-pressure, fun and informative environment.
Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012 broke another record
Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012 Beats Record High
By Nicolas Zart on
Get ready for another stratospheric price result at this year’s Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012. Again the auctions defied any recession logic and proved once more that quality collector car still prime.
DriveNow becomes ParkNow and offers more cars from BMW
BMW Expands Its DriveNow Program With ParkNow
By Nicolas Zart on
There probably isn’t a week that goes by without some BMW related news and in our case, part of their upcoming i3 and i8 production strategy. The company has expanded its San Francisco DriveNow program with 70 other “luxurious” cars, called the ParkNow program.
Subaru WRX STI 340R
UK only Subaru WRX STI 340R is mouth watering
By Denis Flierl on
The Subaru WRX STI is already a rocket on wheels, but in the UK, the high-performance car now comes as a 340R with even more horsepower and torque.
Robert Pattinson Twilight
Robert Pattinson buys 2001 Chevy Silverado from Craigslist
By Anthony Faccenda on
The Twilight star revealed the surprising news last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT Premium Coupe
US Mazda production ends, Ford Mustang continues alone at Flat Rock
By Patrick Rall on
August 24th 2012 marks the end of an era as Mazda6 production at the Auto Alliance International plant in Flat Rock Michigan officially ceases – leaving the mighty Ford Mustang with a production stable all to itself for the time being as the Japanese automaker moves production of their midsized sedan back to Japan.
The Lightning motorcycle will have a street bike soon
Lightning Hits The Streets
By Nicolas Zart on
Lightning Motorcycles has THE electric sport bike that will change your mind. If this sounds too wild of a claim the latest test drive and reviews certainly hails this bike as a winner, both on track and on the street.
The 2013 Ford Explorer Sport
The 2013 Ford Explorer Sport EcoBoost packs 365hp, offers 22mpg
By Patrick Rall on
When the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport was unveiled earlier this year packing the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, Ford stated that it would offer “at least 350 horsepower” but with today’s announcement of the official power ratings we have learned that the Explorer Sport will pack 365 horsepower while also offering up to 22 miles per gallon.
Who drives electric and plug-in hybrids in Washington DC?
Which Politicians Drive Electric And Plug-In Vehicles In Washington DC
By Nicolas Zart on
Politicians are not known to talk the talk and walk the walk at the same time. It might surprise you that only 3 politicians in Washington DC actually have plug-in cars.
The 2013 Ram 1500 with a horse
The 2013 Ram 1500 becomes the most efficient half ton truck in America
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler announced today the official specifications for the new Pentastar V6 found in the 2013 Ram 1500 and even though the new 3.6L V6 makes the Ram 1500 the most powerful ‘entry level’ truck in America – it is also the most fuel efficient half ton truck on the market today.
California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Owner Survey
Electric car owners in California offsetting 350,000 gallons of petroleum use per month
By David Herron on
A survey of plug-in electric car owners in California show positive economic and environmental benefits, in the largest electric vehicle market in the U.S.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Most rewarding driving experience
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S has been named the Best Driver’s Car for 2012 by Motor Trend.
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek pricing announced ahead of deliveries
By Denis Flierl on
Subaru has announced pricing on the all-new 2013 XV Crosstrek just before it begins to arrive in showrooms.
Consumer Reports explains why MyFord Touch "stinks"
By Anthony Faccenda on
Remember last year's indictment of the MyFord Touch system by Consumer Reports? Well, they're back for round two.

Vauxall Ampera
GM miles from reality - UK bans Ampera (Volt) ad
By Aaron Turpen on
General Motors has yet again come under fire for misleading advertising on the Volt, in this case the European version, the Ampera. The United Kingdom has banned an ad claiming the Ampera is capable of 360 miles of range.
An artist's rendering of the Fiat of Chicago Studio. Image courtesy of Chrysler.
Fiat sets up first studio in Downtown Chicago
By Don Bain on
There are some new Italians in Downtown Chicago as the first Fiat Studio in the central core of the urban metropolis is up and running strong. Four other Fiat showrooms already exist in the Chicago area, but this is the first downtown.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia
GM to stop Corvette plant tours in preparation for C7 production
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced that on September 14th 2012, the company will suspend all plant tour programs at the Bowl Green Kentucky plant that builds the Chevrolet Corvette as the company prepares to begin production of the next generation “C7” Corvette.
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