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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.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
Tricked-out 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe rock and rolls
By Denis Flierl on
Hyundai and Rolling Stone magazine have teamed up with a contest for families to win the new tricked-out 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.
2013 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG
Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG launching next year
By Denis Flierl on
Mercedes-Benz has released a teaser of the upcoming 2013 A 45 AMG A-Class luxury high-performance compact and revealed when it will launch.
2012 BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series steers its way to an international award
By Denis Flierl on
The new 2012 BMW 3 Series has won its fifth most tradition-steeped and renowned automobile prizes in Europe.
2013 Alexis Ford Fusion
2013 Ford Fusion wins IIHS Top Safety Pick
By Aaron Turpen on
The 2013 Fusion has received a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS, including on the moderate overlap frontal impact test.
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. Photo courtesy of MBUSA.
The racing inspired 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series
By Don Bain on
Even to the nitrous-infused minds at Mercedes AMG GmbH, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series is “the most extreme version of the celebrated SLS.”
Incredible Hulk car
Hideous 'Incredible Hulk' drug dealer car heads to US Marshals' auction
By Anthony Faccenda on
The customized 1989 Chevy Caprice was once owned by Ohio drug dealer Thomas King.
BorgWarner turbo
BorgWarner creates first 3-stage turbo for BMW
By Aaron Turpen on
BorgWarner has introduced the first 3-stage turbocharging system for diesel engines and it will appear exclusively on BMW's M Performance diesel.
Ford V2V communications
Ford and Univ of Michigan holding contest for V2V comm
By Aaron Turpen on
Ford and the University of Michigan are holding a student contest for vehicle-to-vehicle communications innovation.
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
New Porsche compact sports car to be unveiled in LA
By Denis Flierl on
Porsche has confirmed it will unveil an all-new compact sports car at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.
2013 Ford C-MAX Energi
Ford's hybrid cars give better efficiency by learning where you drive with EV+ feature
By David Herron on
Ford's new EV+ feature for its hybrid or plug-in cars helps the car stay in electric mode for longer distances, offering better fuel efficiency through predictive software algorithms.
Jeep recall
Chrysler recalls over 919,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to defective airbags
By Anthony Faccenda on
The automaker issued the massive recall due to an airbag control module problem, which may lead to unintended airbag deployment.



Fisker Atlantic
Is Fisker Automotive planning to take on the Chevy Volt?
By David Herron on
Rumors have surfaced that Fisker Automotive is planning a third plug-in hybrid car to target the "premium entry level segment," essentially the Chevy Volt, whose former program lead is now the CEO of Fisker.
Ford C-MAX turns out to be a big success for the company
Ford C-MAX Enjoys Early Success With Consumers
By Nicolas Zart on
Ford’s C-MAX is hitting an early high note with consumers. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid version builds on the versatility of this car.
BigFoot
BigFoot goes electric
By Aaron Turpen on
The legendary BigFoot monster truck that started the monster craze has converted, turning over a new leaf.
McLaren Production and Technology Centres
McLaren unlikely winner of Carbon Trust Standard
By Aaron Turpen on
When we think of supercars like the McLaren 12C, we don't necessarily think of environmental friendliness, but maybe the cliche doesn't necessarily reflect reality.
Mazda Sub-Compact
Mazda and Toyota team up to create an important new vehicle
By John Goreham on
This new product will be branded a Toyota and sold in North America
Audi Q7 India
Audi to build Q7 in India
By John Goreham on
Audi will begin to build the flagship Q7 in its Skoda factory
Ford Focus
Lincoln's stumbles slow Ford in October 2012 sales
By Patrick Rall on
October 2012 was a month that Ford Motor Company likely looks forward to putting behind them as with a weaker month by the Ford brand and a horrible month for Lincoln, the Motor Company posted a growth of less than 1% - making them one of the worst performance automakers in the US in terms of growth.
The Cadillac SRX
All four GM brands show growth in October 2012
By Patrick Rall on
October 2012 proved to be a good month for the folks at General Motors, with all four of their current brands showing positive growth while the company as a whole led the US market in sales volume with 195,674 vehicles sold last month.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle volunteers
Oprah VW Beetle winners pay it forward
By Denis Flierl on
Oprah 2012 VW Beetle winners are returning to Chicago to donate their time and services to two very worthwhile organizations.
Chrysler stays strong in October 2012, posts 31st straight month of growth
By Patrick Rall on
The sales numbers are in for October 2012 and once again, the Chrysler Group is the strongest of the American automakers and third from the top among major auto groups – trailing only Toyota Motor Company and the BMW Group.
Fuji Fast Charge station at Residence Inn
Fuji's low cost 25kw CHADEMO fast charging station gets first deployment in U.S.
By David Herron on
The first publicly available electric car fast charging station on the ChargePoint network has been installed near Los Angeles in the first of what is slated to be a string of fast charging stations in the Los Angeles and San Diego area.
CNG Fueled Trucks by GM
GM offers pickups that can help end oil addiction
By John Goreham on
For those who are concerned about "foreign oil," and "oil Subsidies'" but in need of a heavy duty pickup, salvation has arrived
BYD wants to sell electric cars zero money down
BYD Wants To Sell EVs Zero Down Payment
By Nicolas Zart on
BYD is trying to get its electric vehicles out the door in order to increase its market share. But is zero payment down the way to go?
Jaguar recalls 2010-2012 XF models over dangerous fuel leak flaw
By Anthony Faccenda on
Recall documents indicate that affected vehicles may contain a cracked fuel tank flange, which may leak fuel.
The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green
2014 Ford Mustang order guide leaked – changes include new colors, no Boss
By Patrick Rall on
Back in August, we got our first chunk of information on the 2012 Ford Mustang courtesy of the enthusiasts at The Mustang Source and today, we have official documentation on what will be new for the 2014 Mustang courtesy of the company order guide.
2013 JP Edition Hyundai Veloster Turbo
JP Edition 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo goes green [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Hyundai has turned green and awarded its first SEMA President’s Choice award to the JP Edition 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo built by tuner and designer John Pangilinan.
Scion iQ recall
Toyota recalls 11,000 Scion iQ vehicles over air bag issue
By Anthony Faccenda on
The recall, which affects both 2012 and 2013 iQ microcars, was issued due to faulty sensor cables.
2013 Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger wins International Pick-Up Award 2013
By Aaron Turpen on
The new Ford Ranger has won the International Pick-Up Award 2013 in Dublin in a landslide win over the Isuzu D-Max and Volkswagen Amarok competition.
2013 Ford Mustang SEMA Build Powered by Women
A closer look at the Ford Mustangs in the company display at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
While we have already shown you the new Twin Turbo Cobra Jet and the Vaughn Gittin Jr RTR Stage 3 Mustang, there were five other heavily customized Ford Mustang models in the large indoor Ford company display at the 2012 SEMA Show that are well worth a closer look.
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