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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 BMW X6 Sports Acticity Coupe. Photo courtesy of BMW
BMW 2013 X6 Sports Activity Coupe information released
By Don Bain on
BMW has just released the first images and specifications on the refreshed 2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe, which will arrive in US showrooms in early spring this year.
The badging of the new BMW M550d sedan and touring
Introducing the diesel powered BMW M550d xDrive sedan and wagon
By Patrick Rall on
There have long been rumors that BMW would be introducing a new lineup of high performance M variants packing a diesel technology and today, those rumors became fact as the German automaker introduced the new BMW M550d xDrive sedan and touring.
The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in. Photo courtesy of Toyota
Consumer Reports finds Toyota most highly regarded auto brand
By Don Bain on
Though Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet still stand out as the top brands in the country, it’s getting harder for many Americans to distinguish them from their serious challengers, according to a 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.
Carroll Shelby and the durability race car for the Shelby GT 500
The Car Behind the 2013 Shelby GT Sells for Big Bucks
By Keith Griffin on
The car that proved the 2013 Shelby GT 500 production Mustang could be a reality was sold at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction late Saturday night in Scottsdale, Ariz., for $350,000 with all proceeds benefiting charity.
The burned crash tested Chevy Volt from last June
GM's Akerson says Chevy Volt not designed to be a political punching bag
By David Herron on
A politically charged Congressional Hearing this morning questioned the NHTSA's integrity following the Chevy Volt crash test fire last summer, with Administrator Strickland bearing the brunt of Rep. Jordan's angry questioning.
The 2011 Ford Focus 5-door
Future Ford Focus Titanium to offer manual transmission
By Patrick Rall on
The new Ford Focus has helped Ford grow in popularity among the C segment sedan and hatchback market but in an effort to answer consumer demands, the Motor Company is planning to begin offering a manual transmission option for the highline Focus Titanium option rather than just offering it on the lower level S and SE models.
The Alfa Romeo that rekindles passion
The Car You'll Like To Drive, Alfa Romeo's New Giulietta
By Nicolas Zart on
While we all anticipate the hot arrival of Alfa Romeo and its Giulietta in the for the past few years, the Giulietta has been raking in accolades Europe. What about the U.S.?
The 2013 Ford Fusion
Ford Motor Company announces new slogan: Go Further
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has long had a history of advertising slogans that bring the current company direction to the masses and now, FoMoCo has unveiled the newest motto that the company believes will resonate well both with consumers and employees – “Go Further”.
Better Place for an EV world
Battery Swapping To Seduce You To Buy Electric Cars
By Nicolas Zart on
Better Place wants to build battery swapping stations for your electric car to relieve you of the so-called “range anxiety” touted by reluctant automakers. Will it be enough to entice you over to the electric car, EV world?
The 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid from the YouTube video...
Infiniti M Hybrid claims crown as fastest accelerating hybrid
By Don Bain on
In a staged demonstration test, verified by the Guinness World Records last August, the Infiniti M Hybrid apparently outruns a Porsche Panamera Hybrid by a least a length and a half on an Infiniti channel YouTube video.
Type treatment of Robo-Car created by Don Bain
How Robo-Cop DNA will be shared with BMW and other developing Robo-Cars
By Don Bain on
Reportedly, Googlites have been testing a small fleet of BMW's self-driving or autonomous cars in California, which immediately brings to mind an image of Robo-Cop's ruthless respect for traffic and safety rules, while simultaneously raising a myriad of what ifs about the coming of Robo-Cars.
The BMW i8
Advanced glass usage in today's cars increasing
By Don Bain on
Notable concept vehicles at the North American International Auto Show including the Lexus LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid and Toyota NSF Plug-in, plus some at the L.A. Auto Show like the BMW i3 and i8, as well as certain production models at both feature the growing use of laminated or solar filtering glass as an aspect empowering the vehicle design.
saab musuem
Saab Museum saved by Trollhattan not going anywhere
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Saab has some good news finally. To be honest, it is great news! The historic and world-famous Saab museum in Trollhattan, is not going anywhere. It has been bought by the city of Trollhattan, Saab AB, and the Wallenberg foundation.
The 2013 Ford Fusion stock car
Ford unveils the new face of their NASCAR program featuring the 2013 Fusion
By Patrick Rall on
The 2013 Ford Fusion was among the key attractions at last week’s 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and today, Ford Motor Company rolled out the first look at the sleek new Fusion design applied to a NASCAR race car – with the formal race debut of the 2013 Ford Fusion stock car planned for next year’s Daytona 500.
The 2009 Devon GTX
The first Dodge Viper-based Devon GTX sells to the public
By Patrick Rall on
In 2008, Devon Motorworks was founded with the dream of building a truly unique American supercar based heavily on the Dodge Viper but early in 2011, it was announced that the company was going out of business and this past weekend, one of the two Dodge Viper-based Devon GTX supercars sold at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale Arizona.
Cadillac CTS Wagon fastest selling 2012 model
A Station Wagon Like Cadillac CTS Flies Fastest Off Dealer Lots
By Keith Griffin on
The fastest-selling 2012 vehicle, based on days on the lot before they sell, is, of all things, a station wagon, according to a report posted by TrueCar.com on its blog.
Toyota Prius could help lower hybrid costs
Toyota Prius Could Bring Down Hybrid Prices
By Nicolas Zart on
Toyota Prius C continues the buzz about green technologies and making the world a healthier place to live in, but the bottom line is that we still have to manufacture its technology which in and of itself pollutes.
Burnt 2011 Chevy Volt
Chevy Volt fire: What did NHTSA know and when did they know it?
By David Herron on
The NHTSA released a detailed report of the Chevy Volt crash test and forensic investigation last week prior to this weeks House Oversight committee hearing.
Weeky chart of Stans Energy (OTN: HREEF) for 2012-0123
Stans Energy confirms breakout from 52-week low
By Frank Sherosky on
News of the Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs) space has been dominated with China and companies like Molycorp. However, Stans Energy (OTN: HREEF) appears to be making a move after confirming a double bottom at the end of 2011.
The 2013 Nissan GT-R
The Nissan GT-R price jumps by $6-11k for 2013
By Patrick Rall on
While the new Nissan Pathfinder SUV and the Leaf drivetrain-based electric e-NV200, the Japanese automaker brought out the new, more powerful 2013 Nissan GT-R supercar and today, the company announced that the 2013 GT-R will come with a much bigger price for the next model year.
2006 Kia Optima Sedan
Kia recalls 145k Rondo, Optima models over airbag risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Kia Motors have announced a recall of over 145,000 Rondo minivans and Optima sedans over a concern that they may have been equipped with a faulty airbag component that could cause the airbags not to deploy in the event of an accident.
The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
Ford announces bonuses, raises for salaried workers while GM and Chrysler wait
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company’s President of the Americas, Mark Fields, sent a notice out to roughly 20,000 salaried workers in the United States and Canada last week announcing that these employees would be receiving bonuses and merit based raises later this year – marking the first time that the company has done this since before the auto industry meltdown in 2008.
A plug-in hybrid finishes the Paris-Dakar
Grueling Paris Dakar Top 100 Finish For This Plugin Hybrid
By Nicolas Zart on
In the world of rallies, there are the Camel Trophy, Pikes Peak and the Paris Dakar that truly test the endurance capacity of man and vehicles. A plug-in hybrid, PHEV finishes in the top 100.
saab
Saabs technical director jumps ship to Volvo
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Saab is slowing losing some extremely vital employees, its engineers. Yesterday Saab's key Technical Director, Mats Fägerhag, has jumped shipped to another Swedish automaker, Volvo. What does this mean for the future of Saab?
Ford Focus Electric 2012
What is common between Ford Focus Electric and plastic bottles
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford took advantage of the past CES and NAIAS shows to present it's Focus electric car, which is expected to be sold at the end of the 2012 in the United States and has something common with 2 million plastic bottles. An explanation in Ford's recent release reveals how many clean car units the company may sell in the foreseeable future.
2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 with VIN 0001
One-of-a-Kind Corvette Goes for Major Coin at Barrett-Jackson
By Keith Griffin on
In one fell swoop charity and one buyer's extensive collection got a big boost at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction with the sale of a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 for six times its expected sale price.
2013 Honda Fit EV at LA Auto Show
Honda Begins Deliveries of 2013 Fit EV
By Keith Griffin on
The 2013 Honda Fit EV, which was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, got delivered to its first customer: the City of Torrance, Calif., where somewhat coincidentally, Honda just happens to have its North American headquarters.
National Insurance Crime Bureau turns 100
Fight Against Car Theft Reaches a Major Milestone
By Keith Griffin on
Probably since almost the first car came into production, there have been car thieves but it took the theft of 3 Chalmers automobiles in Chicago in 1912 to form the genesis for what is now the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
2012 Chevy Volt, picture copyright GM
Should GM kill the Chevy Volt, stand pat, or create the Volt2?
By David Herron on
Should GM cave in to the negative PR and politically motivated controversy over the Chevy Volt, or should they move boldly forward with their electric vehicle plans?
Nissan's Leaf and GM's Volt totalled 17,345 sales in 2011
How Did Electric Cars Do Last Year?
By Nicolas Zart on
Despite a less than good week in the press for electric car and hybrid sales last year hint at better image than portrayed in the news.
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