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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 Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Porsche Cayenne models to get a diesel V8 in Europe
By Patrick Rall on
We learned at the 2012 New York Auto Show that the US market would soon get their hands on a diesel V6 powered Porsche Cayenne and now it looks like there will be a more powerful oil burning V8 as well – but we shouldn’t expect to be seeing that in American dealerships any time soon.
New 2015 Ford Mustang styling is already behind recent trends
By Denis Flierl on
The past trend for carmakers was to design cars with retro styling, and Ford may already be behind the styling curve as they take an all-new direction with the 2015 Mustang.
The Spyker Race Car
Spyker takes back its original name post-Saab
By Patrick Rall on
The automaker Spyker has been through a rocky few years, first buying the struggling Saab brand from GM, then changing the company name to Swedish Automobile NV only to facr complete ruin in the wake of a failed attempt to rejuvenate Saab but the dying company has announced that they intend to take back the name Spyker NV.
The 2013 Dodge Dart R/T interior
Ward's Auto names their 10 best interior of 2012
By Patrick Rall on
Today, the folks at Ward’s Auto announced their 10 best interiors for 2012 and while we do see the expected array of pricey luxury cars, we also see some vehicles that might surprise some buyers and in the end – American automakers accounted for the largest percentage of vehicles with three of the ten best for 2012 being from the Big 3 including the crispy new Dodge Dart and Chevy Sonic.
Nissan DeltaWing
Nissan debuts new video series for DeltaWing race car
By Anthony Faccenda on
The new online promotion attempts to attract interest to the DeltaWing prior to its June debut at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
An original 1903 Indian Motorcycle going to auction this week
By Don Bain on
Indian Motorcycles were the first made in the U.S., initially sold to the public in 1902, making this unrestored 1903 Indian Motorcycle absolutely the oldest known example of its kind.
The 2008 BMW 750li
NHTSA upgrades investigation of BMW 7 Series for rollaway risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that they have upgraded their investigation of the BMW 7 Series to an engineering analysis – a move that could lead to a recall to address a possible safety issue if the US government agency finds some sort of engineering or mechanical defect with the range-topping BMW’s shifting system.
The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette in Night Race Blue
The final C6 Corvette to get new color, new wheels for 2013
By Patrick Rall on
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
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.
The 2013 Dodge Dart R/T
2013 Dodge Dart full range pricing announced, standard features outlined
By Patrick Rall on
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.
The 2012 Toyota Prius V
Toyota issues service campaign for Prius V exhaust system
By Patrick Rall on
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.
Chevrolet Cut-Away
Finally a winner in the age old Chevy vs Ford rivalry
By John Goreham on
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
The all-new Macan will be the first Porsche powered by their still-secret twin-turbocharged V-6 engine.
Chrysler on top for sales growth.
Waiting To Buy a New Car May Not Be the Wrong Decision
By Keith Griffin on
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
The highly anticipated 2013 Scion FR-S was put to the test on the dyno and has some impressive results.
AC Transit fuel cell bus
Solar powered hydrogen fueling AC Transit fuel cell buses
By David Herron on
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Subaru BRZ demand is pushing prices higher and deliveries into 2013
By Denis Flierl on
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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