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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.

Mood lighting for your car - the next evolution in safety?

By Aaron Turpen on March 10, 2012 - 12:38AM

Ambient interior lighting can affect a driver's mood and be used as a safety enhancement and driver-to-driver communications tool, says one designer at Ford.

Odyne Systems 2012 Ford F-750 Plug-in Hybrid Truck

2012 Ford F-750 Hybrid Plug-in from Odyne

By Aaron Turpen on March 10, 2012 - 12:15AM

It may not be as hot as a the new Bentley truck, but the F-750 PHEV debuting at the NTEA show is serious business.

Fiat and Volvo Partnership a possibility

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 9, 2012 - 5:59PM

Reports have come out that Fiat, the Italian automaker and Volvo, the Swedish automaker, might form a partnership and alliance which would strengthen each company.

How recycled oil can boost your car and the Earth

By Don Bain on March 9, 2012 - 5:54PM

According to Universal Lubricants of Wichita KS, recycled oil is not only of better quality than oil made from raw petroleum, but prevents the consumption of two barrels of raw crude with every four-quart oil change and lessens the release of pernicious emissions from processing up to 65 percent.

Maserati Updates The Grand Sports With Performance

By Nicolas Zart on March 9, 2012 - 4:19PM

Maserati upgrades its niche Grand Sport with more power and intelligent use of high end technology making it an even more desirable car.

Fisker's Karma breaks during testing by Consumer Reports

By David Herron on March 9, 2012 - 4:05PM

This weeks news that a Fisker Karma, purchased by Consumer Reports for testing, broke down, piling yet another piece of bad-looking news on the back of Fisker Automotive.

Guess which car company is the EPA's favorite

By John Goreham on March 9, 2012 - 3:56PM

You might be surprised to learn that the EPA's top ranking car manufacturer for fuel economy and CO2 emissions in America, Hyundai, does not offer an electric car for sale, and until very recently, did not even have a single hybrid model.

The 2012 Chevrolet COPO Camaro doing a burnout

GM to offer COPO Camaro drag car for $89k

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 12:09PM

General Motors used the day before the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas to unveil the COPO Camaro Drag Car Concept and today – the General has confirmed that production will be a reality but only 69 examples of the track only high performance Camaro will be built to pay homage to the 1969 COPO Camaro that inspired these modern drag cars.

The front end of the new Super Duty Platinum

Ford introduces the new 2013 Super Duty Platinum

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 11:35AM

One week ago, Ford Motor Company issued an image of what was clearly a pickup covered by a sheet with the promise that there was a new trimline of their heavy duty truck lineup coming and today, the world was introduced to the 2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum – a truck with all of the capabilities of the Super Duty lineup combined with luxury amenities.

Audi's sales grow thanks in part to a dirty word

By John Goreham on March 9, 2012 - 10:36AM

Audi’s sales results show the A6 and A7 luxury sport sedans closing the gap in the executive sedan segment vs. rivals due in part to a body style that is a dirty word in the luxury car world.

Gartner's Emerging Technology Hype Cycle

CalCars' Felix Kramer asks What's Dragging Down the Volt?

By David Herron on March 8, 2012 - 8:41PM

GM's 5-week production halt on the Chevy Volt has given ammunition to naysayers, while advocates like Felix Kramer say it's just a phase in the technology adoption curve.

Ram 1500 to get Pentastar V6, 8-speed auto transmission

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2012 - 8:16PM

Chrysler recently published a statement to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans for some future models which, among other things, included information about the upcoming Ram 1500 – explaining that the popular Pentastar V6 would soon find its way into the Ram lineup along with a new 8-speed automatic transmission.

You don't have to be an outlaw to plan an Escape Route

By Don Bain on March 8, 2012 - 7:06PM

Ford's popular online media interactive reality show, Escape Routes, in which teams of competitors driving the new Ford Escapes attempt to solve navigation and real world problems with the aid of their followers on social media, is moving to Prime Time TV.

Nissan answering questions about Nissan Leaf on Facebook

By David Herron on March 8, 2012 - 5:40PM

Nissan's new series of videos, over the next three weeks, covers the basic questions about the Nissan Leaf coming from the little experience most have with electric cars.

Solar flares and solar storms can affect your driving today

Solar Flares And Storm Could Effect Your GPS Navigation Today

By Nicolas Zart on March 8, 2012 - 12:51PM

It might sound as if it was coming straight from a Science Fiction series but NASA and other scientist groups are predicting a heavy solar storm today that could leave your electronics stranded, affecting GPS and other driving tools.

America's favorite mud-whompin' luxury wagon, new and improved

By John Goreham on March 8, 2012 - 12:40PM

The new and improved 2013 Audi A6 All-Road Quattro wears a business suit and Wellies

2012 Dodge Journey will start at $18,995, third-row seating free in March

By Anthony Faccenda on March 8, 2012 - 11:55AM

The Dodge Journey's starting manufacturer's suggested retail price of $18,995 makes the vehicle the most affordable seven-passenger crossover in America.

The 2013 Audi RS4 Avant debuts in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2012 - 11:07AM

Among the new Audi models unveiled at this week’s 2012 Geneva Motor Show was the 2013 RS4 Avant, the newest high end sport wagon to sport the 4 rings but like most other RS-models from Audi – the new RS4 Avant likely won’t be showing up in US dealerships.

Nissan nabs EPA's 2012 Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award

By Anthony Faccenda on March 8, 2012 - 10:12AM

Nissan North America is recognized for being a trailblazer in increasing energy efficiency and reducing vehicle emissions.

Four European Cars You Can't Ignore at the Geneva Auto Show

By Steve Odland on March 8, 2012 - 9:08AM

The 82nd Annual International Motor Show kicks off today in Geneva, Switzerland. With nearly 140 World and European premieres it's hard to navigate in the show, but here is an attempt to single out 4 European cars that one can't ignore in Geneva.

Renault introduces 3 Energy engines, fuel economy up to 67mpg

By Aaron Turpen on March 8, 2012 - 1:34AM

Renault has introduced three new engines in its Energy line for the Megane Collection 2012 at Geneva, with fuel economies up to 67mpg US.

Mercedes builds invisible hydrogen fuel cell car

By Aaron Turpen on March 8, 2012 - 12:57AM

The Mercedes F-Cell fuel cell demonstrator is on a world tour which launched at the end of January, but with a twist: it is invisible.

Sergio Marchionne declines Chrysler pay, bonuses for 2011

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 9:54PM

Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer of the Chrysler Group, declined his salary and any bonuses in 2011 – marking the second straight year that the CEO of both Chrysler and Fiat declined payment for his role with the Chrysler Group.

President Obama speaking at the Daimler/Freightliner plant in Mt. Holly NC

President Obama announces initiatives for reducing dependence on oil

By David Herron on March 7, 2012 - 9:09PM

New policy proposals by the Obama Administration would reduce cost for electric vehicles, spur adoption of other fossil oil alternatives in addition to electric vehicles, especially natural gas powered big trucks.

Nissan's Invitation Concept is inviting at the Geneva Motor Show (Videos)

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 7, 2012 - 7:23PM

Nissan has invited the public to see it's latest concept, the Nissan Invitation hatchback at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

The third generation Audi A3 debuted in Geneva. Photo courtesy of Audi.

Third generation Audi A3 debuted at Geneva Auto Show

By Don Bain on March 7, 2012 - 6:47PM

The lightweight, efficient Audi A3 debuted its third generation at the Geneva Auto Show this week, boasting a 1.6-liter diesel engine getting a remarkable 61.9 mpg while emitting an enviable 5.6 ounces of CO2 per mile.

Toyota recalls 495,000 Tacoma pickups for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 6:46PM

Toyota Motor Co has announced a recall of select Toyota Tacoma pickups over a concern that an internal component of the steering wheel assembly could malfunction and, in the worst case scenario, cause the airbag not to deploy in the event of an accident.

Toyota recalls Camry, Venza for stop lamp switch risks

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 5:33PM

Toyota Motor Co has announced a voluntary recall of select Camry and Venza models over a concern that the stop lamp switch could fail – possibly causing the vehicle not start, not allowing the driver to shift out of park or causing the brake lights not to work.

The stunning Nuccio takes on the impossible, modernizing the legendary Stratos

Modernizing The World Rally Wining Stratos Into A Nuccio

By Nicolas Zart on March 7, 2012 - 5:23PM

Modernizing an icon as the Lancia Stratos is no easy task and none other than original Bertone house could pull it off this impressively.

The headlight and badging of the Chevy Camaro ZL1

GM freezes deliveries of Chevy Camaro ZL1 for "quality assessment"

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 4:09PM

General Motors has recently released a letter to dealers from Russell M. Clark, Chevrolet Director of Small Cars, Small Utilities and Performance Cars Marketing, explaining that delivery of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be delayed for an undetermined amount of time for what the company is called “quality assessment”.

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