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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.

Lingenfelter ZL1 Camaro can compete with Shelby GT500 [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2012 - 8:05AM

Chevy Camaro ZL1 owners can order performance upgrades from LPE to be able to outperform the Shelby GT500.

Obesity costing Americans $3.87 billion per year in gas

By Anthony Faccenda on May 1, 2012 - 9:23PM

Obesity isn't only negatively affecting our health, but also our wallets when it comes to paying at the pump.

The 2012 Camry Hybrid. Photo by Don Bain

Toyota boosts hybrid sales 124.6 percent overall in April

By Don Bain on May 1, 2012 - 8:31PM

Toyota Motor Sales retailed a total of 32,593 hybrid vehicles during April, a remarkable 124.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

C1 Bank offers free Mercedes-Benz with new $1M account

By Anthony Faccenda on May 1, 2012 - 8:27PM

Clients that sign up for a new five-year $1 million CD will have their choice of four different 2012 Mercedes-Benz models.

Fisker Karma wins 2 prestigious design and innovation awards

By David Herron on May 1, 2012 - 7:39PM

The Fisker Karma has the looks to make grown men drool, and unsurprisingly has won First Prize in the prestigious International Design Awards, and the Edison Awards recognized the car with a Silver Trophy in electric vehicles.

350Green fast charging station in Chicago

Concerns over high fees to charge electric cars at fast charge stations are validated

By David Herron on May 1, 2012 - 7:05PM

A video report by cars.com shows a couple electric car fast charging scenarios, and how the fees currently charged could negate the lower "fuel cost" advantage of electric cars.

2013 Dodge Dart the new Chrysler Headquarters star

By Don Bain on May 1, 2012 - 5:13PM

Heralding the arrival of the 2013 Dodge Dart at showrooms around the nation, the Chrysler Group World Headquarters Building has been draped with the small car's image, backed by and reflecting the American Flag.

Hyundai tells its sweet home in Alabama to turn it up

By John Goreham on May 1, 2012 - 4:44PM

Hyundai’s sales are chart topping and is adding 900 jobs to Alabama factory to staff a 3rd shift to meet record demand

Jeep Grand Cherokee/Dodge Durango plant to stay open though summer

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2012 - 4:26PM

The Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit is responsible for the Dodge Durango and the Jeep Grand Cherokee and thanks to the success of these two full sized sport utility vehicles through the first quarter of 2012 - JNAP will remain open and building vehicles through the downtime planned for early July.

Tesla coils and wireless charging, it's a short hop to the EV world

Bringing Convenience to Electric Cars With Wireless Charging

By Nicolas Zart on May 1, 2012 - 4:04PM

Although it might seem a little funny, some people still don’t like the idea of touching a cable to cheaply and conveniently recharge their electric car. Many companies are tweaking a technology already in use for many of our electronic devices, wireless charging, also called inductive in order to charge electric cars, EVs.

2013 Ford Focus ST priced at $24,495, build site launched

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2012 - 3:56PM

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is the first global performance vehicle in Ford Motor Company’s One Ford plan and today, FoMoCo announced that the high performance Focus ST will carry a starting price of just $24,495 (including a destination fee of $795) - and you can build/price your dream Focus ST on the Ford vehicle website right now.

GM to begin selling Chevrolet Corvette in South Korea

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2012 - 2:57PM

General Motors has announced that they will begin selling the fabled Chevrolet Corvette at dealerships in South Korea starting this Friday (May 4th) in an effort to improve sales of the long lived high performance car - although Korean buyers will have to pay a hefty price to cruise the streets of Seoul in the 2013 Corvette.

Buy a Scion iQ, get a Sony PlayStation Vita bonus

By Don Bain on May 1, 2012 - 2:08PM

Through July 31, Scion iQ buyers will receive a PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), portable entertainment system, while supplies last, concurrent with the release of the world’s smallest four-seat vehicle.

Will the 25 year old BMW M3 move to a turbo-four engine

By John Goreham on May 1, 2012 - 1:10PM

The BMW M3 had modest roots and was almost an afterthought, but has become the brands defining sports car after 25 years of racing success using many different engines

2.7 million reasons to buy the Bertone Nuccio concept

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2012 - 7:51AM

The Bertone Nuccio concept that was on display at the Beijing Auto Show may be sold to a Chinese collector.

NRMA Insurance builds a car out of the extras most insurers don't cover

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2012 - 5:42AM

Think of it as a jigsaw puzzle with an engine in it. It's a new concept car from NRMA Insurance that is made up of all the "extra" parts that insurers often leave off of coverage, which can leave drivers hanging when something happens. If you can think of a cool name for this jalopy, they'll give you $10,000 as a thank you.

Guy Fieri's Lamborghini recovered from teens storage unit

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2012 - 10:14PM

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini Gallardo was found by authorities more than a year after it was stolen when investigating a teen suspected of a drive-by shooting.

Ford requiring dealer certification to sell Ford Focus Electric, later this spring

By David Herron on April 30, 2012 - 8:43PM

As the Ford Focus Electric prepares to enter dealer show-rooms, Ford is requiring prospective dealers to become certified as being ready to sell electric cars.

Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ capture the minds of judges to win "Car of the Year"

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 30, 2012 - 7:33PM

Toyota has succeeded in its aim of recapturing the minds of gearheads with the amazing new Toyota GT86 (aka Subaru BRZ). Now the new sports car has also captured the minds of expert international judges since it was just given a prestigious award, the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International “Car of the Year” Award.

Electric fleet vehicles charge at commercial Plugless Power wireless charging st

Electric car charging is going wireless thanks to Plugless Power Technology

By Don Bain on April 30, 2012 - 5:32PM

Attendees to EVS26 next week can experience Plugless Power EV recharging on site, thanks to the developer of the technology, Evatran, who will field a booth at the annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in the Los Angeles Convention Center May 6 to 9.

Toyota RAV4 EV with magic Tesla pixie dust under the hood

Toyota to unveil specs of game changing electric SUV, the RAV4 EV

By David Herron on April 30, 2012 - 4:13PM

The new Toyota RAV4 EV is the result of the Tesla-Toyota partnership, features a Tesla-provided electric drive train, and is an all-electric SUV built on a RAV4 chassis, manufactured by Toyota, specifications to be unveiled next week, and launch expected in July 2012.

Infiniti hopes 2013 stretch M sedan will change the definition of luxury car in China

By John Goreham on April 30, 2012 - 3:45PM

Infiniti has come late to the party in China, but has a make-up plan to try to catch Buick and head off Cadillac at the pass

Fallbrook Technologies developing innovative supercharger

By Aaron Turpen on April 30, 2012 - 2:13PM

The supercharger will be based on Fallbrook's continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology called NuVinci and could help automakers downsize engines and increase fuel efficiency in a big way.

Chevy Volt-based Cadillac ELR coming in 2014

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2012 - 12:12PM

General Motors has loosely discussed the possibility of building a production version of the Cadillac Converj – a luxury coupe based on the hybrid electric drivetrain of the Chevrolet Volt – but reports now indicate that the electric Cadillac will be named the ELR and it will arrive late in 2013 as a 2014 model year vehicle.

The new Chrysler House in downtown Detroit

Sergio Marchionne to get new office in downtown Detroit

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2012 - 11:18AM

The Chrysler Group may root their headquarters in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills but as a part of the automaker’s commitment to the city of Detroit, Chrysler is opening a new business center in the new Chrysler House building in Detroit – while will include a new office for Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne.

Lamborghini trademarks 'Huracan' and moves away from bullfighting

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2012 - 7:53AM

Lamborghini has recently filed an application to trademark the Huracan name for future use.

M1 Abrams Tanks Getting Much Needed Upgrades

By Keith Griffin on April 29, 2012 - 9:29PM

General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded $31 million by the U.S. Army to begin upgrading 24 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks and 22 M1A2 System Enhance Package (SEP) Version One (V1) tanks to the M1A2 SEP V2 configuration. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics.

Man sues BMW for giving him 20-month erection after motorcycle ride

By Anthony Faccenda on April 29, 2012 - 9:13PM

A man has filed a lawsuit against BMW North America claiming that a four-hour ride on his 1993 BMW bike has caused him to have an erection for 20 months.

NRG's electric car charging network creating new jobs in California

By David Herron on April 29, 2012 - 8:50PM

When California and NRG agreed to build new electric car charging infrastructure, it meant new jobs, new careers, and new job training programs, geared to training the workforce required to build and maintain infrastructure to support electric cars.

Special 2013 Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang Goes to Auction

By Keith Griffin on April 29, 2012 - 8:46PM

Get your bid in to own a one-of-a-kind Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang through a live auction at the SAE Foundation's 25th anniversary celebration.

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