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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.

The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette in Night Race Blue

The final C6 Corvette to get new color, new wheels for 2013

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2012 - 12:13PM

The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is slated to be the final year for the sixth generation of the fabled American performance car (better known as the C6) and as we enter the final model year for this generation of the Corvette - there will be a new blue exterior option and a quartet of black wheel options to send off the C6.

Ford Focus EV Pace Car to electrify NASCAR

Ford to electrify NASCAR at the Richmond 400 with 2012 Focus EV Pace Car

By Frank Sherosky on April 16, 2012 - 11:37AM

Ford Motor Company is again making NASCAR history this month as the all-new Focus Electric becomes the first all-electric pace car to ever lead the field for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Richmond 400.

2013 Dodge Dart full range pricing announced, standard features outlined

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2012 - 11:30AM

We have known since the debut of the 2013 Dodge Dart at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show that the new C-segment compact sedan would carry a starting price of just $15,995 but today, the Chrysler Group announced full pricing for the entire trimline that will arrive in showrooms this June.

Toyota issues service campaign for Prius V exhaust system

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2012 - 10:35AM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced a service campaign for the 2011 and 2012 Toyota Prius V, focusing on a possible problem with the exhaust heat recovery system that could lead to coolant leaks – forcing the Prius V into safe mode.

Finally a winner in the age old Chevy vs Ford rivalry

By John Goreham on April 16, 2012 - 9:30AM

To finally resolve the age old rivalry between Ford and Chevy, one maker enlists a neutral party to set up a test to determine who has better performance

Porsche launching Macan with an all-new 370 hp Twin-turbo

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2012 - 7:42AM

The all-new Macan will be the first Porsche powered by their still-secret twin-turbocharged V-6 engine.

Waiting To Buy a New Car May Not Be the Wrong Decision

By Keith Griffin on April 15, 2012 - 10:45PM

New vehicles prices are on an upward trend, which may or may not bode well for those who waited to buy a new car.

2013 Scion FR-S impressive on the dyno [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2012 - 7:17PM

The highly anticipated 2013 Scion FR-S was put to the test on the dyno and has some impressive results.

Solar powered hydrogen fueling AC Transit fuel cell buses

By David Herron on April 15, 2012 - 6:18PM

San Francisco Bay area transit agency, AC Transit, recently inaugurated on-site solar-powered hydrogen generation for fueling for the agency's fuel cell buses, using electrolysis equipment from Proton and a large 500 kilowatt solar power array.

Jesse James to make appearance at Goodwood Festival of Speed [Videos]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 15, 2012 - 6:13PM

Jesse James, the American custom motorcycle building TV star, will be attending the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year.

Green awarness is happening in the racing world

2012 ALMS Long Beach Street Grand Prix Results

By Nicolas Zart on April 15, 2012 - 5:11PM

The 2012 American Le Mans Series at the Long Beach Grand Prix didn’t fail to pout on a riveting race as well as further challenging Green Racing.

Adam Carolla wins Toyota celebrity pro race

Carolla Overcomes String of Defeats to Win Pro Celebrity Race

By Keith Griffin on April 15, 2012 - 5:01PM

His career may be stalling but Adam Carolla showed some cajones in winning the 2012 Toyota/Pro Celebrity Race.

Beccy Gordon to pilot Mistubishi i at 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Mitsubishi Enters i Electric Vehicle at Pikes Peak

By Keith Griffin on April 15, 2012 - 4:36PM

Mitsubishi has joined the electric vehicle band wagon with its entry of a near-stock Mitsubishi i at Pikes Peak.

Future Porsche lineup may include a Panamera Cabriolet and a Cayenne Coupe

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2012 - 7:44AM

Porsche has revamped their entire lineup since the 2009 model year, and according to reports, more changes are on the way.

Beat the Traffic's 3D app. Photo courtesy of Triangle Software.

Beat the Traffic returns to the National Association of Broadcasters Convention

By Don Bain on April 15, 2012 - 3:08AM

Just two weeks ago Torque News reported Beat the Traffic’s milestone of reaching two million downloads, making it the most popular real-time traffic navigation app for smartphones, and now they have returned to the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas to reveal their new 3D app for broadcasters.

Subaru BRZ demand is pushing prices higher and deliveries into 2013

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2012 - 12:34PM

Overwhelming demand for the the all-new Subaru BRZ is pushing deliveries of the rear-drive sports car in the Japanese market into January 2013.

Volvo celebrates 85th Birthday with first mass-produced Volvo rolling out of the factory again

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 14, 2012 - 12:01PM

On April 14th, 1927 the very first mass-produced Volvo vehicle rolled off the production line at the Lundby factory in Göteborg. Now, 85 years later, the company is celebrating this special occasion by driving the same car out of the factory.

The American Le Mans Series challenges Green Racing

The American Le Mans Series Green Challenge At The Long Beach Street Grand Prix

By Nicolas Zart on April 14, 2012 - 12:00PM

There are many venues where you can feel the thrill and exhilaration of a Grand Prix, GP but those that race on streets offer an extra touch and Long Beach, California is no exception while challenging Green Racing.

Alfa Romeo 4C likely coming to U.S. in 2013

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2012 - 7:50AM

Maserati has announced it will be building the production model of the Alfa Romeo 4C that was introduced as a concept in Geneva.

Reversal of concept - acidic to alkaline

Daihatsu experimenting with hydrazine as a fuel cell possibility

By Aaron Turpen on April 14, 2012 - 2:41AM

Hydrazine, not hydrogen, and it has some very interesting implications for the development of fuel cells.

New study: Most gas pedal accidents involve female drivers

By Anthony Faccenda on April 13, 2012 - 9:15PM

NHTSA commissioned study finds that women perpetrate two-thirds of all gas pedal accidents.

Electric Renault Twizy launches in the UK, will it be a sales success? [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 13, 2012 - 7:28PM

Renault’s Twizy, a forward thinking new electric two-seater car, has begun it's official showroom launch all around dealerships in the United Kingdom (UK).

2011 Brammo Empulse, Steve Atlas riding, TTXGP e-Power race 2011 Laguna Seca

Brammo teases Empulse electric motorcycle details ahead of May 8 unveiling

By David Herron on April 13, 2012 - 6:57PM

The long-awaited Brammo Empulse electric motorcycle is due to be unveiled on May 8 in Los Angeles, after design changes forced more than a year's delay from the original production date in 2011.

Citroen Numero 9 images released ahead of Beijing Auto Show [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2012 - 5:56PM

Citroen has unveiled numerous images and a new video of the new Numero 9 concept that will be unveiled in Beijing.

Toyota putting its money where your mouth is

By Don Bain on April 13, 2012 - 2:53PM

By investing $1.1 million to further 4-H programs focused on water quality and conservation, they are putting their money in something that goes into all our mouths – clean, fresh water.

Robert Downey Jr. in Acura from Marvel's The Avengers

Acura Seeks to Get Mojo Back with Avengers Partnership

By Keith Griffin on April 13, 2012 - 1:14PM

It looks like Acura is aiming to be the cool kid on the block by sponsoring the world premiere of The Avengers.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Next generation Ford Mustang could go global

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2012 - 1:06PM

Many expect that the next generation of the Ford Mustang will arrive sometime in 2014 as a 2015 model – marking the 50th anniversary of the famous pony car’s first full year of production and some rumors are indicating that the redesigned Mustang could be sold globally for the first time.

Salvagers still looking for car that sank with the Titanic

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2012 - 12:19PM

Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the famous sinking of the Titanic which hit an ice berg and sank with a car that salvagers would love to find

Update: GM lab explosion didn’t involve Chevy Volt battery

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2012 - 11:55AM

This past Wednesday morning there was an explosion at General Motors’ Warren Technical Center that was originally blamed in part on the battery system in the Chevrolet Volt but more information has become available – highlighting the facts that this wasn’t a production battery, the battery itself didn’t explode and all of the GM employees involved are safe and sound.

Chevrolet Avalanche Ceases Production - Gets Deadly Trim Name

By Keith Griffin on April 13, 2012 - 9:42AM

Friday the 13th has proven unlucky for the Chevrolet Avalanche, which ceases production and gets saddled with a morbid trim name.

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