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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.

british sports cars
British automaker Atalanta Motors to be revived
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Have you heard of Atalanta Motors? Most people have not, but Atalanta Motors is arguably the most innovative and stylish pre-war British car manufacturer is set to make a comeback.
The 2013 Ford Mustang GT
The 2013 Ford Mustang gets a new look, the 2013 Mustang GT gets more power
By Patrick Rall on
We have seen spyshots, we have seen teasers and this morning, we all get our first official look at the slightly refreshed 2013 Ford Mustang that is set to debut tomorrow at the 2011 LA Auto Show – which not only gets a few new features but Ford has upped the power of their 5.0L V8 in the 2013 Mustang GT to 420 horsepower.
Intra-week chart of Cyclone Power Technologies stock (Pink Sheets: CYPW)
Cyclone Power Technologies announces financial results for Third Quarter 2011
By Frank Sherosky on
Direct from its headquarters in Pompano Beach, FL, Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced its operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2011.
The information display on the 2013 Ford Mustang
The information display on the 2013 Ford Mustang with the 0-30,0-60 and 0-100 times shown
By Patrick Rall on
The information display on the 2013 Ford Mustang
The information display on the 2013 Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
The back end of the new 2013 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible
The back end of the new 2013 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible
By Patrick Rall on
The new 2013 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible
The new 2013 Ford Mustang V6 Convertible
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A close up of the new front end of the 2013 Ford Mustang GT
A close up of the new front end of the 2013 Ford Mustang GT
By Patrick Rall on
The back of the the 2013 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
The back of the the 2013 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
By Patrick Rall on
Camaro ZL1 will be available as a convertible later in 2012.
Chevy Reveals Full Details on Camaro ZL1 Including Price
By Keith Griffin on
In the wake of Ford unveiling fairly complete info on the Shelby GT500 Mustang that pumps out 650 horsepower, Chevrolet is out with complete details on the 2012 Camaro ZL1, including price and horsepower.
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 has most powerful production V8 in the world
Details of 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 - World's Most Powerful Production V8
By Keith Griffin on
The day before the opening of media days at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford has spilled the details about the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500, which it is calling the world's most powerful production V8.
The wrecked 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro stakes its claim as the safest car in the US
By Patrick Rall on
The new Chevrolet Camaro is impressive on a variety of levels focusing mostly on performance but it looks as though General Motors can now market the Camaro as one of the safest cars sold in the US after becoming the first car to receive a perfect score in every section of the NHTSA crash testing procedures.
The Cadillac CTS
General Motors recalls 2012 Cadillac CTS over brake failure risk
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced a recall of select 2012 Cadillac CTS models due to a concern that a component of the braking system may not have been tightened to the proper torque specifications and if this issue is not addressed – it could cause the drive to lose braking abilities.
Oil refinery picture
Americans back 55 mpg CAFE, Consumer Report survey shows
By Keith Griffin on
Americans may finally be buying into the idea of more fuel efficient vehicles, according to a survey released by Consumer Reports that says the majority of respondents back a corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) of 55 miles per gallon.
webpage from www.autosteel.org
FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) reduces emissions as well as mass
By Frank Sherosky on
Good news for the future of steel investors. FutureSteelVehicle (FSV), a program of WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, attends or is represented at just about every major automotive engineering show and conference for a reason: When the total vehicle's life cycle is taken into account in lieu of just tailpipe emissions, steel is the most environmentally and cost effective choice for auto makers.
bmw i8
BMW to debut i3 and i8 concepts at LA Auto Show
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
On Wednesday at the 2011 LA Auto Show BMW will debut two visionary concept vehicles from its new sustainable brand, BMW i, the fully-electric BMW i3 and BMW i8 concepts. As well BMW will be introducing the new BMW M5 along with both BMW i concept cars.
The 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Refreshed 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to get 271hp, 345hp engines
By Patrick Rall on
Since Hyundai boss John Krafcik announced that the new Hyundai Veloster would be getting a turbocharged version of their 1.6L 4-cylinder there has been speculation that the upcoming Genesis Coupe would also receive an increase in power but now it is official – as Hyundai has announced some engine specifications for the 2013 Genesis Coupe.
Four teasers of the 2013 Ford Mustang
The rest of the 2013 Ford Mustang teaser images revealed online
By Patrick Rall on
Just this morning we brought you the news of Ford Motor Company teasing the 2013 Ford Mustang on one of their official company Facebook pages and now we have a look at that four-quadrant image with all four of the tightly cropped images cleared up courtesy of the folks at MustangEvolution.com – which offers a first look at the gauge cluster and the taillights of the 2013 Mustang.
seat electric car
First electric car and plug-in hybrid in the works for SEAT
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
SEAT, the Spanish car manufacturer, is working on its first electric car, the Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, and a plug-in hybrid, the Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive. The SEAT Altea XL Electric Ecomotive will be designed, developed and manufactured in Spain.
Teases of the 2013 Ford Mustang
Ford slowly teases the 2013 Ford Mustang and 2013 Boss 302 on Facebook
By Patrick Rall on
While spyshots of the 2013 Ford Mustang and 2013 Mustang GT have left little to the imagination, the folks at Ford Motor Company are slowly offering a quartet of tightly cropped teaser shots on one of the company’s Facebook pages – so far offering the world a look at the grille of the 2013 Mustang Boss 302 and headlight of the refreshed pony car with two more images on the way.
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG coming to LA Auto Show
Top Speed, Performance Details Released on Mercedes ML63 AMG ahead of LA Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
At this week's Los Angeles Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz will unveil its high performance, more fuel efficient ML63 AMG with an announcement that includes tantalizing details like a top speed of 174 mph and 550 horsepower of performance.
2013 Chevrolet Spark - A segment minicar
Extensive Details Announced for 2013 Chevrolet Spark ahead of LA Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
Chevy is packing a lot into its 2013 Chevrolet Spark that is being introduced this Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This is not the electric version of the A segment minicar that is expected to arrive in 2013.
Weekly chart of Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock by Frank Sherosky using TD Ameritrade
Tesla stock confirms breakout past resistance
By Frank Sherosky on
Last July there was only the potential for a short squeeze on Tesla stock. A Torque News reader now laments selling too early, not holding on long enough to Tesla Motors (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock which broke past a key overhead resistance level.
Ford Evos Concept at Consumer Electronics Show in 2012
Ford Evos Concept Coming to Consumers Electronic Show in 2012
By Keith Griffin on
Ford has decided not to make its North American debut of the Evos Concept at the North American International Auto Show press days but instead wait a few days and bring it to the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It's a demonstration that this concept is more about its technology than its automotive prowess.
The 2011 Chevrolet Volt
NHTSA steps up battery investigation after third Chevy Volt catches fire
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be intensifying their investigation the safety of the high voltage lithium ion batteries found in new electric vehicles after a 2011 Chevrolet Volt caught fire at an NHTSA testing facility.
bmw 1 series
BMW 1 Series receives 5 star safety rating
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
The BMW 1 Series has received a top score of 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. This shows how safe the new compact BMW 1 Series truly is.
The Neiman Marcus Ferrari FF
Neiman Marcus sells 10 special Ferrari FF supercars in just 50 minutes
By Patrick Rall on
Each year, high end retailer Neiman Marcus features one special vehicle in their holiday catalog and for the 2011 holiday season, Neiman Marcus chose the unique new Ferrari FF – with all then examples of this limited edition Ferrari selling out in less than an hour from when the company began taking orders.
Weekly chart of Toyota stock for 11-11-2011
Toyota stock price dynamics still show bearish trend bias
By Frank Sherosky on
The weekly chart of Toyota stock proves the dynamics of price do not lie, as the bearish fundamentals and problems of Toyota Motors hang on.
BMW 340-hp hybrid
BMW takes aim at Lexus with 340-hp hybrid models
By Don Bain on
BMW, the largest builder of luxury vehicles worldwide, is expanding their lineup of hybrids with 340-horsepower gas/electric versions of their two best sellers, clearly with designs on Lexus market share.
smart for two perceived quality plummets
Ford and Kia prosper with Hyundai; Smart and Scion plummet in perceived quality
By Keith Griffin on
Automotive Leasing Guide's three year study of perceived quality bodes well for Ford, Kia and Hyundai who prosper but shows impending doom for smart, Scion, Mini and Mitsubishi who all plummet from 2008 to 2011.
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