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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.

2013 Fisker Atlantic
Fisker Automotive reveals the Fisker Atlantic (Nina) in New York
By David Herron on
Fisker Automotive's long awaited new car, the Fisker Atlantic, was revealed today on the eve of the New York Auto Show, continuing the company's tradition of extended range electric luxury cars it is a family-oriented car meant to be compared with the Audi A5 or BMW 3-series.
Mercedes-Benz enjoys record March sales, highest first quarter ever
By Anthony Faccenda on
Boosted by its new vehicle lineup, Mercedes-Benz sales climbed nearly 8 percent compared to March 2011.
The 2013 SRT Viper in computer generation
The 2013 SRT Viper revealed early with help from Forza Motorsport - Updated w/ Video
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at the Inside Line introduced these pictures earlier today, showing what looks like the 2013 SRT Viper in a computer generated world with graphics that strongly resemble something that would be seen on the Xbox 360’s Forza Motorsport 4 – giving us our best look yet at the new American supercar hours before the car is formally introduced in New York.
The Chevrolet Suburban
GM to recall full sized 2012 SUVs, vans over potential power steering failure
By Patrick Rall on
Beginning tomorrow, General Motors will begin notifying owners of select GMC and Chevrolet full sized vans and sport utility vehicles over a concern that a vital component of the steering system could fail – leaving the vehicle uncontrollable in the event that the part should fail at speeds.
2013 Buick Enclave impresses with a new safety breakthrough and excellent connectivity
By John Goreham on
The 2013 Buick Enclave will feature a new type of airbag and has some impressive new features including new connectivity options
Find out your trip duration based on current traffic using Google Maps
By Denis Flierl on
Google Maps has a new feature that uses both live and historic traffic data to help drivers estimate their travel time.
2012 Chevy Volt, charging, picture copyright GM
Driving 190 electric miles in a Chevy Volt blows up 35 mile range myth
By David Herron on
The Chevy Volt is rated by the EPA with a 35 mile electric range, leading some to dismiss its electric capabilities, but last weekend a Florida man set out to see what was his total electric driving range, ending up 190 miles with 6 times the rated electric range.
A screenshot of the 1995 BMW M5 from FM4
The Forza Motorsport 4 April Alpinestars Car Pack arrives
By Patrick Rall on
This morning, the April 2012 car pack for Forza Motorsport 4 hit the Xbox Live marketplace – bringing 10 new cars to the incredible driving simulator that offer a great spread of European luxury performance road and street cars both new and old, old school and new school Japanese performance coupes, a 50s era American convertible and even a high performance Swedish station wagon.
The 2013 BMW xDrive 35i
BMW X1 coming to the US this fall, starting at $31,545
By Patrick Rall on
After months of rumors and speculation, BMW has announced that the 2013 X1 will go on sale this fall in the US – marking the introduction of the compact sport utility vehicle for the North American market with a low price of just $31,545 (including destination charges of $895).
The 2013 Subaru BRZ Coupe
Subaru BRZ selling well beyond company expectations
By Patrick Rall on
While the sporty new Subaru BRZ will not go on sale until later this month in the US, Subaru parent company Fuji Heavy Industries has reported that sales in their Japanese domestic market are crushing company expectations – selling more than 4 times their projected sales targets through the first two months of sales in Japan.
The Jeep Mighty Forward Cab is coming back!
How Chrysler And FIAT Are Reviving Jeep
By Nicolas Zart on
When FIAT came to revive ailing Chrysler, it was puzzling to see how the Italian would fare where the Germans had failed, especially in the Jeep market.
The 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel
Porsche bringing Cayenne Diesel to the US for 2013
By Patrick Rall on
Porsche AG has announced that they will soon begin offering the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel in the United States – marking the first time that the Stuttgart-based automaker has offered a diesel powered vehicles in the US market as consumer perception of diesel vehicles has slowly changed over the past decade.
Tajima Nobuhiro's electric "Monster" will challenghe gas racers at Pikes Peak
Electric Racer Tajima Challenges Conventional Engines At Pikes Peak Race
By Nicolas Zart on
Pikes Peak is THE race when it comes to hill climb and electric cars are proving to challenge gas engines in ways that should fuel competition the next few decades.
The SMS display at the 2010 NAIAS
Automotive legend Steve Saleen wins back his naming rights
By Patrick Rall on
Steve Saleen announced yesterday that after a court battle that spanned several years, he has won the right to use his own name once again after the company who purchased the Saleen brand in 2007 prevented Mr. Saleen from using his name when he left the company.
BMW 1-Series M Coupe production officially ends
By Denis Flierl on
BMW has quit taking orders for the 1-Series M Coupe and production will end this summer on the least expensive M-badged model. So why did BMW decide to pull the plug on what should have been a successful model?
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 grand sport
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Makes New York Auto Show Debut
By Keith Griffin on
Attendees to the New York International Auto Show, which is open to the public from April 6 to 16 at the Jacob Javitts Center in Manhattan, will be able to see for the first time Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. That is unless they have $1.9 million and have already purchased one.
Lincoln Director of Design Max Wolff at unveiling of Lincoln MKZ
2013 Lincoln MKZ Important Step for New Design Director
By Keith Griffin on
Before the grand opening of the New York International Auto Show, Lincoln debuted the 2013 Lincoln MKZ before a packed house at the beautiful IAC building in Manhattan's lower West Side. It's the first Lincoln product to come out under Lincoln's relatively new director of design Max Wolff and it demonstrates what a difficult job he has ahead of him.
The 2013 Ford Fusion. Photo courtesy of Ford.
The 2013 Ford Fusion to give power to the people via tech choices, start-stop
By Don Bain on
When the full line of 2013 Ford Fusion models comes out this fall, buyers will be able to choose from two highly efficient EcoBoost engines, a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, a hybrid vehicle, a plug-in hybrid as well as auto start-stop technology.
EDAG a smart shareable electric car concept
EDAG Takes The Sting From The Gas Pump Blues
By Nicolas Zart on
EDAG’s Light Car was just an open source concept in 2009, it is now taking shape and could become a valuable key player as an inner city shared electric car.
The BMW i8 Spyder
Introducing the BMW i8 Spyder
By Patrick Rall on
The folks at BMW have released the details on the newest entry in their super efficient i lineup with the online introduction of the new BMW i8 Spyder – a high performance hybrid roadster with incredible fuel economy and pure-electric, emission-free driving.
Nissan LEAF is ready
Nissan raising LEAF awareness with the Big Turn On campaign, in Europe
By David Herron on
Nissan Europe has launched a big marketing marketing campaign, in Europe, using online social networks, online videos, and a contest offering significant prizes, aiming to raise awareness about the Nissan LEAF, and establish networks of quick charging stations across Europe.
The front end of the 2013 Ford Fusion
Ford investing $1.2 billion in Mexico to build the 2013 Fusion
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company expects that their classy new 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ are going to be big sellers so in order to prepare for the anticipated launch of these new midsized sedans, Ford has announced that they will be investing a whopping $1.2 billion in their Hermosillo production facility – a move that will add around 1,000 new jobs in Mexico.
A teaser of the 2013 SRT Viper topline
The newest 2013 SRT Viper teaser is the best look yet
By Patrick Rall on
Just a few minutes ago, the DriveSRT Facebook page issued the newest teaser of the 2013 SRT Viper, giving us a shadowy look at the hood and roofline of the new supercar but with a little quick image enhancement – a great deal more of the new Viper becomes visible.
MINI Swindon and Crowley
MINI camping options are cozy and fun for wilderness adventures or tailgating in style
By John Goreham on
MINI has developed some custom camping options to highlight the brands flexibility and emphasis on fun
Forza Motorsport
Forza 4 records the loudest racecar on the planet: Video
By Denis Flierl on
Turn 10 studios, creators of Forza Motorsport 4, took their recording equipment out to the race track to record the legendary 1991 Mazda 787B.
The 2013 Chevy Spark. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet.
The 2013 Chevy Spark woos Millennials with smartphone navigation
By Don Bain on
The 2013 Chevy Spark and Sonic, in a marketing decision aimed specifically at Millennials, will come with an enhanced version of MyLink that takes advantage of the movement of cloud-based smartphone apps to put less in the car while maximizing the capabilities of the owner’s phone.
2011 Chevy Cruze
Fed to investigate Chevy Cruze and Jeep Wrangler fires
By Anthony Faccenda on
The NHTSA has announced an upcoming probe into consumer reported fires in 2011 Cruze and 2010 Wrangler models.
Note the words, GMC Electric near the driver
2012 GMC Yukon and Sierra celebrate 100 years with heritage editions at New York Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on
Special models like the 2012 GMC Yukon and Sierra Heritage Editions will commemorate 100 years of the GMC name, which just so happens to coincide with the 2012 New York Auto Show that reflects back to 1912.
Lincoln MKZ
2013 Lincoln MKZ reveals its retractable glass roof [Video]
By Denis Flierl on
Lincoln will unveil its 2013 MKZ at the New York Auto Show next week, and the automaker confirmed earlier this week the highly anticipated car will debut a wide-opening panoramic glass roof. Here is the video showing the retractable roof.
Callaway HyperVolt announced on April 1
Callaway Engineering a Chevy HyperVolt and Some Good Laughs
By Keith Griffin on
If only the press release about Callaway Cars engineer a Callaway HyperVolt were true but alas it's not. Even though the press release leaked early on March 31, it's actually an April Fool's joke but one worth reading more about because of its targets.
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