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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.

Zipcar chooses customer favorite Honda as preferred vehicle manufacturer

By John Goreham on April 11, 2012 - 4:01PM

In a nod to its Zipster’s preferences, Zipcar has chosen Honda as its preferred vehicle manufacturer and will focus on alternative drive offerings.

Only 35% of hybrid car owners buy a second hybrid

By Aaron Turpen on April 11, 2012 - 2:27PM

A new Polk research study shows that only 35% of hybrid car owners return to the market to buy another hybrid. Are hybrids really that awful?

Hyundai to roll out 1,000 hydrogen cars this year

By Aaron Turpen on April 11, 2012 - 1:54PM

Hyundai promised production-level hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2013 and is keeping that promise, planning on rolling out the first thousand late this year.

Study shows cheating men choose Toyota, while unfaithful women prefer Honda

By Anthony Faccenda on April 11, 2012 - 1:12PM

Does your vehicle choice have anything to do with your likelihood to be unfaithful?

The 2013 Ford Focus ST to make Auto China debut

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2012 - 1:00PM

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is slated as Ford Motor Company’s first fully global performance vehicle and as the reach of the new Focus ST spreads around the world – the upcoming 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition will introduce the Chinese market to this sporty new hatchback.

Major explosion in GM battery lab injures at least one - UPDATED

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2012 - 11:39AM

This morning around 9am, an explosion in a high security battery lab 2-7 in the Alternative Energy Center of the General Motors Technical Center in Warren Michigan forced an emergency evacuation while sending at least one person to the hospital in a state that some have referred to as “critically” injured”.

The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz G class delivers exactly what its buyers demand

By John Goreham on April 11, 2012 - 8:49AM

New for 2013, the Mercedes-Benz G wagon keeps the tradition alive while adding more interior luxury and many urban safety features

The Avengers to feature new Acura NSX Roadster

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2012 - 7:51AM

Acura and Marvel Entertainment, LLC, announced the details of their promotional campaign for this summer's most anticipated film, Marvel's The Avengers. A one-off Acura NSX Roadster was created specifically for the film.

Ferrari celebrates 20 years in China with exhibition & special edition 458 Italia's

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 10, 2012 - 10:15PM

2012 marks the 20th anniversary for Ferrari being in China. To celebrate this important milestone, Ferrari will inaugurate its first ever permanent brand exhibition outside of Maranello (Ferrari HQ) at the Italia Center of Shanghai World Expo Park.

Justin Bieber tricks out his new Fisker Karma in chrome [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2012 - 8:49PM

Justin Bieber received a 2012 Fisker Karma for his 18th birthday and within a month did what any red-blooded American kid would do. He wrapped the car in chrome.

Hyundai and Kia excite buyers with racing success

By John Goreham on April 10, 2012 - 4:34PM

Hyundai and Kia use the old "win on Sunday, sell on Monday" plan to rev up sales by highlighting the sporty nature of their cars

Aston Martin releases Vantage lineup information for the Americas

By Aaron Turpen on April 10, 2012 - 4:07PM

When it comes to exclusive sports cars, no name is more well-loved than Aston Martin. A new lineup of Vantage models is headed for American shores for 2012 and we've got a sneak peek for you!

Introducing the new 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2012 - 1:45PM

Porsche AG announced today that when the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (aka Auto China) opens later this month, they will unveil their newest high performance SUV in the form of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS.

DOE pushing wireless charging technology

Unshackle The Cord To Install A Charging Network For Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on April 10, 2012 - 1:33PM

The answer to the chicken or the egg dilemma when it comes to what should happen first, building electric cars or setting up the recharging electric infrastructure is obviously to have both at the same time.

By David Herron on April 10, 2012 - 11:04AM

Venice based MPG Rental has offered hybrid car rentals for years, and has just added the ultra-popular Toyota Prius C to the company's fleet of hybrid and fuel efficient rental cars.

NHTSA ends Ford E Series HVAC investigation, no recall ordered

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2012 - 11:02AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced yesterday that they were ending a 27 month investigation into the Ford E Series full size vans over a concern that the HVAC switches were overheating and, in some cases catching fire but after more than two years of work – the feds have those this investigation without requiring a recall on those affected vehicles.

2013 Chevy Malibu Eco (don't call it a hybrid) saves customers big money on fuel

By John Goreham on April 10, 2012 - 8:46AM

With multiple fuel saving technologies the new Chevy Malibu Eco has outstanding fuel economy which translates to real world money savings for its owners, but it is not called a hybrid by GM

Shelby GT500 is staying in the next generation Mustang lineup coming in 2014

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2012 - 7:39AM

Muscle car fans can rejoice, the Shelby GT500 will continue to be produced into the next generation Mustang coming in 2014.

Las Vegas bus service can fix your hangover in 45 minutes

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2012 - 12:18AM

The last thing that most drinkers can imagine will fix their hangover the morning after a great night out in Las Vegas is a 45 minute ride on a tour bus but thanks to the new service Hangover Heaven – even the most head-pounding, vomit inducing hangovers are just 45 minutes away from being nothing but a foul tasting memory.

Audi e-Tron interacting with Pedestrians

Audi designing the "e-tron sound" for upcoming electric supercar

By David Herron on April 9, 2012 - 9:56PM

Audi's upcoming electric supercar, the Audi R8 e-tron, promises to not only be an exciting electric car, it will have a unique sound thanks to an engineering effort to craft an artificial sound signature that supposedly says "Audi".

The first 2013 SRT Viper to be auctioned for pediatric cancer

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 9:38PM

Over the past week the Chrysler Group has bombarded the world with news on their latest chapter of supercar awesomeness in the form of the 2013 SRT Viper and when the very first production Viper rolls off of the assembly line – it will head off to the auction block of Barrett Jackson in Orange Country California with the proceeds going to support pediatric cancer patients.

The 2013 Dodge Dart interior with the new charging pad.

2013 Dodge Dart gets industry first in-car wireless charging pad [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2012 - 9:18PM

Chrysler is bringing an industry first wireless charging technology to their cars and it will make its debut in the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart.

Introducing the 2013 Roush Mustangs, the most powerful lineup ever

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 7:38PM

The folks at Roush have been turning out high performance Ford Mustangs since the mid 1990s and after introducing the new Roush lineup based on the 2013 Ford Mustang GT – Jack Roush’s road-going performance division has unleashed their most powerful lineup ever.

Both Ford brands show growth in March 2012

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 6:48PM

March 2012 wasn’t a great month for the Ford Motor Company but with positive – albeit small – sales growths by both the Ford and Lincoln brands when compared to March 2011, Ford was able to pull within roughly 7,600 units of becoming the top selling automaker in the US market.

EV Week Is Here

By Nicolas Zart on April 9, 2012 - 6:26PM

The official electric car, EV Week has started. See what companies are working on globally and what the future has in store for you.

GM grows in March 2012 sales but Cadillac, Buick struggle

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 6:24PM

For the folks at General Motors, sales were pretty strong in March 2012 with an increase of 11.8% but with Cadillac and Buick both showing significant year over year declines in growth – things aren’t going as smoothly as CEO Dan Akerson would prefer as the first quarter of 2012 comes to an end.

2012 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles recalled for wheel separation

By Anthony Faccenda on April 9, 2012 - 5:28PM

Faulty wheel assembly may cause wheel separation in certain Chrysler and Dodge minivans, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler leads everyone in March 2012 sales growth

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 5:12PM

The dust has cleared from the first weekend of the 2012 New York Auto Show and now that we have had a chance to sit down and study March 2012 sales – the Chrysler Group is once again the top dog in terms of year over year growth with a company improvement of 34%.

The 2013 Ford Racing Mustang GT project car

Ford Racing beefs up the 2013 Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 12:46PM

When the Gotta Have It Green paint option for the 2013 Ford Mustang GT debuted in public at the 2011 PRI Show in Orlando, that vehicle was actually Ford’s Racing’s new project car (an unknown fact at that time) but thanks to the folks at Mustangs Daily – we now have the full details on this new high performance Mustang built strictly with parts from the Ford Racing catalog.

IBM is partnering with various carmakers for EVs

Top 10 Things You Might Not Know about Electric Vehicles

By Nicolas Zart on April 9, 2012 - 12:27PM

I met with Kal Gyimesi, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value to better understand how IBM is using its resource for the automotive industry as it makes its way forward, especially when it comes to the electric drive.

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