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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.

U.S. will get first look at 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera at Rennsport
By Hawke Fracassa on
The all-new Porsche 911 Carrera, redesigned inside and out for 2012 and entering its 48th year and seventh generation, will be on display for the first time in North America for Porsche enthusiasts to see up close in October at Rennsport Reunion IV at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif.
GM: No Buick Regal Wagon coming to the US
By Patrick Rall on
The Buick Regal is very closely based on the European Opel Insignia so when spyshots surfaced showing a Buick Regal Wagon in the Detroit area, many assumed that the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer would be making an appearance as a sports wagon for the Buick brand but according to multiple sources, that isn’t going to happen.
2009, 2010, 2011 Honda Pilot SUVs recalled over faulty front seat belts
By Hawke Fracassa on
Honda announced a recall this evening of 310,773 Pilot SUVs from the 2009 (pictured), 2010 and 2011 model years to inspect and, if necessary, to replace driver and front passenger seat belts.
New Cadillac ATS teaser video shows a manual transmission
By Patrick Rall on
We are growing ever closer to the world’s first look at the Cadillac ATS (the vehicle dubbed GM’s BMW 3-Series fighter) and GM recently published a video on the internet of GM boss Mark Reuss driving the new ATS on a closed circuit – offering us a handful of quick looks at the interior features of the new sedan including Mr. Reuss rowing his own gears with the manual transmission.
Need for Speed: The Run shows off their Porsches in a new trailer
By Patrick Rall on
Less than two weeks after we brought you the news that the eagerly awaited Forza Motorsports 4 will not have any Porsche models because Electronic Arts (maker of the Need for Speed series of games) owns the gaming rights to all Porsche models, EA has offered up a new trailer video of Need for Speed: The Run – which just so happens to show off a couple of their Porsche models.
Nissan sets prices for 2012 Pathfinder, Xterra, Frontier
By Hawke Fracassa on
Nissan's 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (SUV), Xterra (SUV, pictured) and Frontier (pickup truck) have arrived at dealerships nationwide. Here is a complete price breakdown for each 2012 vehicle. There are new exterior colors, tweaks to equipment packages and the new Frontier Sport Appearance Package. All prices for the 2012 Pathfinder, Xterra and Frontier are listed in U.S. dollars (USD).
The riskiest trucks on the road today from 2011
By Don Bain on
The riskiest trucks on the road today have one thing in common and that is the lack of an Electronic Stability Control, which takes advantage of anti-lock brakes, throttle control and sensors to regulate power and braking whenever an unstable directional condition is perceived.
Electric car manufacturers optimistic despite high costs, report
By KC Kelly on
Electric vehicles sales are slowly increasing; however, EVs are not inexpensive and companies are fighting to help make them more affordable and practical for consumers. Yet the auto makers stay optimistic, according to the Bedford Report.
Re-enactment will celebrate classic Silver Ghost Rolls-Royce automobiles
By Hawke Fracassa on
The 1911 Experimental Speed Car known as 1701 will lead 17 historic Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts on Sunday from the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, to re-enact the 1911 London to Edinburgh Top Gear Trial, which solidified the marque's reputation as a world-class luxury car.
Frankfurt Motor Show to showcase electric cars: The wave of the future
By KC Kelly on
The 2011 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt, being held from September 15-25, 2011 will be showcasing some of the finest, most elite automobiles, including the electric car. Electric vehicles (EV) will be on the front lines at the show due to their increasing popularity.
Fiat coming to a mall near you: Experience the Fiat 500
By KC Kelly on
Fiat will be breaking the tradition mold of car advertising and bringing their cars directly to customers at local shopping malls across the United States. Potential customers will be able to see the 2012 Fiat 500 and 500 Cabrio up close and personally.
The Camaro ZL1 is the most powerful new muscle car with 580hp/556tq
By Patrick Rall on
Since we first learned that the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 would feature the same supercharged LSA V8 found in the Cadillac V-Series lineup, there have been speculations as to how much power this new super-Camaro would offer but today, GM has announced that the ZL1 officially makes 580 horsepower and 556 lb-ft of torque – making it the most powerful Camaro in the model’s history.
Audi's exclusive virtual tour at 2011 Frankfurt Auto show
By KC Kelly on
Audi will be at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show with its exclusive on-site Audi IAA 2011 application. This app turns your personal smartphone into your personal information portal and audio guide for the show.
NASCAR team adds Safe Skies as Ford Fusion Sprint Cup car sponsor
By Hawke Fracassa on
Safe Skies is the new sponsor for the FAS Lane Racing car that is entered in NASCAR's Wonderful Pistachio 400 Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday.
Mitsubishi Increases Price of 2012 i-MIEV Electric Car
By Kate McLeod on
Mitsubishi says it has increased the price of its 2012 i-MIEV electric car by $1,135 due to unforeseen market conditions.
President Obama tells Congress why new U.S. jobs need to be Job One
By Hawke Fracassa on
President Obama addressed a joint session of Congress tonight to outline a jobs plan that will get teachers, emergency personnel and chronically laid-off auto workers (six months or more) back to work. The president made the speech at the Capitol in Washington. What follows is text from that speech, unedited and provided to TN by the White House.
Hit-run victim's mom crusades for safer roads
By Hawke Fracassa on
Raquel Nelson will soon deliver 158,000 signatures to the Atlanta Department of Transportation to demand immediate safety improvements on the road where her son was killed by a hit-and-run driver last year.
Leasing cars sight unseen a growing trend
By Hawke Fracassa on
Almost twice as many people since 2007 are leasing cars without test-driving them first, and most drivers are making the transactions over the Internet, according to LeaseTrader.com, which studies industry trends and statistics.
The new Korean 4-door sport sedan expect to be called the Kia GT
By Patrick Rall on
In mid-August, we got our first look at the new Kia’s new rear wheel drive sport sedan that many believed would be called the Veredus but based on newly unearthed pictures of this new sport sedan, it looks like this car will be known as the Kia GT.
The Audi A2 Concept looks ready to tackle the BMW i3
By Patrick Rall on
The Audi A2 Concept is expected to make its grand debut next week at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show but the German automaker has offered up a couple images and some scant information as to what to expect from their new subcompact.
Volkswagen Delays Merger With Porsche Beyond 2011
By Kate McLeod on
In 2009, Volkswagen and Porsche Automobil Holding SE agreed to a merger that would take place by the end of 2011. Now things are different.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster ready for runway at Fashion Week
By Don Bain on
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG’s exquisite style will get a run for its money during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sept. 8 to 15 from a line-up of 99 designers showing their Spring 2012 Collections at the Lincoln Center.
The 2012 Buick Verano priced starting at $23,470
By Patrick Rall on
The Buick brand has seen strong growth over the past year thanks to new models like the LaCrosse, Enclave and the Regal with the 2012 Buick Verano expected to help this affordably luxury brand to enter the C-segment – with more success expected with the recently announced 2012 Verano MSRP of $23,470 (with the $885 destination fee).
A New Generation of Ford Taxicabs Hits New York City Streets
By Kate McLeod on
There was a time when visitors to New York City put a cab ride on their to do list. With the potholes the size of canyons and vehicles lacking shock absorbers, taking a cab in New York was better than a ride at an amusement park. New Ford Taxicabs are coming to NYC.
Report on Increased Energy Production Targets President Obama's Speech Tonight
By Kate McLeod on
In anticipation of President Obama’s speech tonight, September 8, the American Petroleum Institute (API) released a report yesterday that said government policies to increase domestic energy production could add about a million jobs to the economy over the next seven years. API, the oil industry’s largest lobbying group, aimed its report directly at Obama’s address.
The Lexus Crash Test Genius is no dummy
By Don Bain on
In the Lexus ad, at first all is darkness, then a human avatar of 119 points of light slides through space as though riding an invisible conveyance when suddenly a much more detailed human form constructed from 2,000,000 points of light, comes in to view from the opposite direction – the two forms collide.
Latest Toyota FT-86 Concept coming to Frankfurt
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota has shown off their new FT-86 Concept in the past but when the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show opens next week, the Japanese automaker will roll out their newest version of the FT-86 II – although it is yet another concept version.
Tour Engine to present at DEER Conference in Detroit
By Frank Sherosky on
For the second year in a row, Dr. Oded Tour, CEO of Tour Engine, will present at the 17th Directions in Energy-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference in Detroit on October 3-6, 2011.
2012 Toyota Tacoma
Toyota announces price jump for base 2012 Tacoma
By Keith Griffin on
What do you do when fuel prices are stabilizing - if not falling a little bit - and you have the best selling compact pickup truck in America? If you're Toyota you raise the price of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck just because you can.
Lexus confirms LFA record 'Ring lap time of 7:14.64 with video
By Patrick Rall on
Last Friday we brought you the breaking news that the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition had once again taken to the track from which it derives its name with record-setting results and we now have positive confirmation from the luxury automaker that their LFA supercar indeed set the production car record with an incredible time of just 7:14.64.
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