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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.

2012 Honda Civic
Honda Civic leads Consumer Reports' list of popular new cars to avoid
By Anthony Faccenda on
What other new cars should you think twice about purchasing? Keep reading to find out.
Toyota Prius
Interest in hybrid vehicles up 25 percent in just one year
By Anthony Faccenda on
A new Harris Poll survey indicates a growing interest amongst U.S. consumers in alternative vehicles, especially hybrids.


2012 Audi R8
Two exclusive 2012 Audi R8 models coming to U.S.
By Denis Flierl on
The U.S. market will get some Exclusive Selection Edition 2012 Audi R8 V8 and V10 models later this month.
Kanye West Lamborghini Aventador
Kanye West's Lamborghini Aventador goes from glossy to matte [Video]
By Anthony Faccenda on
The rapper recently modified his $750,000 sports car, which was a birthday gift from girlfriend Kim Kardashian.
2013 Honda Accord Sedan
First pictures and design details of the all-new 2013 Honda Accord
By John Goreham on
It is make or break time for Honda. Will the Accord get its groove back?
Aston Martin Vanquish
Carbon fiber Aston Martin Vanquish makes its U.S. debut
By Denis Flierl on
The Aston Martin Vanquish is all set to makes its North American debut in Monterey next weekend.
Plug-In Hybrids offer the best of all worlds
Plug-In Hybrids Favored By Potential Electric Car Buyers
By Nicolas Zart on
It’s not too surprising to find that plug-in hybrids, PHEV should outsell pure electric cars in the near future. Now backed by fresh studies, this should influence how carmakers respond to this new demand.
BYD e6 taxi
BYD electric taxi fire caused by collision, rather than the batteries
By David Herron on
A couple months ago an electric taxi in China caught fire following a collision, a recent report from the Chinese government confirms the fire was not due to the battery pack, but due to the collision causing a short circuit.
Duesenberg
Clark Gable's ultra-rare 1935 Duesenberg headed to auction
By Anthony Faccenda on
The hard-to-find vehicle was one of just 10 JN models built.

Street in Ningbo, China
Weirdest Way To Slow Down Traffic
By Armen Hareyan on
We are not advocating for this method, but this Chinese woman found a very original way to slow down the speeding drivers in front of her home after being annoyed that the police was not doing enough about increasing traffic accidents.
The 2013 C-Max Energi. Photo courtesy of Ford.
Ford's global manufacturing approach may foreshadow return to leadership
By Don Bain on
If you haven’t attended any of Ford’s media events of late, you may not be aware how often the word “global” pops up in their rhetoric – whenever manufacturing or marketing pops up and it does a lot.
Nissan NV200
Will Nissan's NV200 cab be accepted in the world's toughest cab market
By John Goreham on
Not NYC, but London. How will the modern and sleek Nissan NV200 be accepted by a people who love their old boxy cabs?
2013 Ford C-MAX Energi
Ford C-MAX Energi has faster electric mode than any other plug-in hybrid
By David Herron on
Ford is hitting it out of the park besting Toyota on fuel efficiency, speed and performance numbers with the C-MAX Energi versus the Toyota Prius family.
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid
2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid family car will achieve an amazing 47 mpg
By John Goreham on
Ford clears up any doubts about who has the momentum in the fuel efficiency war.
GM Ventures and NanoSteel
NanoSteel could be a game-changer for GM
By Denis Flierl on
General Motors has announced that it is investing in NanoSteel Company, a leader in high-strength steel that could be a global game changer.
The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with Crosswind Stabilization.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class returns with Crosswind Stabilization
By Don Bain on
The refreshed 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class will debut at the 94th PGA Championship, to be held later this week on The Ocean Course of Kiawah Island. This is the perfect place to show off its new Crosswind Stabilization on the premiere coastal golf course with 10 ocean side holes and frequent water-borne winds.
2013 Acura RDX
2013 Acura RDX highlights myth that turbo engines are more fuel efficient
By John Goreham on
For the past decade manufacturers have expounded on the small turbo engine as just as good a driving experience with better fuel economy. The 2013 Acura RDX proves otherwise.
The #93 Viper GTS-R ahead of a Compuware Corvette ZR1.
The 2013 SRT Viper GTSR teams struggle in debut, will race again in two weeks
By Patrick Rall on
Saturday afternoon brought about the debut of the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R race car in the American LeMans Series in Mid Ohio and while their 10th and 12th place finishes are a far cry from the win collected when the original GTS-R debut in the 90s – Team SRT is happy with the performance of their brand new race cars and they will make their next attempt in two weeks at Road America.
Police Cars Crushed
VT Man deals crushing blow to sheriff's department police car fleet
By John Goreham on
The drive-by media again miss the story within the story while reporting on a man who crushed 7 police cars.
2012 Subaru Impreza
2012 Subaru Impreza sizzles with record sales
By Denis Flierl on
The 2012 Subaru Impreza has set some very impressive sales records for the month of July.
The DoD is turning more and more toward electric cars
Department of Defense Increasingly Turns To Electric Cars
By Nicolas Zart on
It’s not too uncommon to find hybrids and electric cars within the Department of Defense budget. What’s interesting is that the Department is looking more and more into their increased use.
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster. Photo from MBUSÅ website.
Win a free 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster lease for a year
By Don Bain on
Facebook promotional contests are getting to be as common as cell phones, but Mercedes-Benz Best Summer has something none of the others can boast – the opportunity to win a yearlong lease of the fabulous 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster.
Specially made electric MINI for the Olympic Paralympic Games
BMW Electric Cars Flirts With Olympic Teams
By Nicolas Zart on
BMW has taken a serious PR and marketing offensive in order to take the electric drive lead and show its German competition it has put money where its mouth is with the Olympic use of its ActiveE, Mini E and future i3 and i8.
The new Toyota RAV4 EV is here
The New Toyota RAV4 EV electric SUV Is Here, The Verdict Is Out
By Nicolas Zart on
Toyota has held its promise of giving us the much anticipated all-electric RAV4 EV SUV. Sneak previews shows so far, so good.
2013 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid
Green manufacturing jobs for Ford's hybrid transmissions coming to America
By David Herron on
Ford's push into hybrid, and plug-in hybrid, cars is bringing hybrid transmission manufacturing to America, adding new jobs at the Van Dyke Transmission Plant building the transmissions at the core of the company's new electrified vehicles.
Ford Focus Electric at wind powered free charging station
Electric car recharging fee activism suggested by Coulomb CEO and CTO
By David Herron on
Some charging station owners are beginning to impose excessive fees up to $3.50 per hour to recharge an electric car, and Coulomb's chief executives recently suggested electric car owners eschew such charging stations, and through market demand bring the fees closer to $1 per hour.
Overhaulin Velocity interview
Chip Foose and Overhaulin returning to TV
By Aaron Turpen on
The popular auto restoration design show Overhaulin, featuring restoration legend Chip Foose, will be returning to cable television this fall on Velocity part of the Discovery Network.
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Higher-performance Hyundai Veloster Turbo could be coming soon
By Denis Flierl on
The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo was unveiled earlier this year and there are rumors that a higher-performance variant could be in the plans from the South Korean automaker.
The Lamborghini Aventador
The 2013 Lamborghini Aventador gains fuel economy technology...seriously
By Patrick Rall on
The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is one of the most powerful and highest performance supercars in the world but when the 2013 Aventador arrives later this year – the main changes made to the awesome Italian sports car will improve the fuel economy without hurting the performance aspects.
The new 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R
Engine problems slow things for the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R race debut
By Patrick Rall on
Today began Day Two for the new SRT race program featuring the 2013 Viper GTS-R and while Day One brought a disappointing set of slower lap times – today brought about a much more serious problem as the #91 Viper ran into engine problems during the first practice session that kept them out of qualifying.
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