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.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Apr 4 2013 - 6:14pm

Rare 1962 and 1963 Z06 Corvettes going to auction

On April 19th and 20th at the 2013 Cruisin' Nocona auction in Texas, two rare Z06 'Vettes will be offered up for auction after coming out of storage.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 4 2013 - 4:27pm

GM issues recall for 2013 Buick Encore because the steering wheel might fall off

General Motors has issued a bazaar recall and a stop sale order for the 2013 Buick Encore over a concern that the steering wheel may not have been fastened down properly - which could lead to the steering wheel coming loose of the steering column while being driven.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 4 2013 - 3:36pm

Hyundai recalls nearly 200k Elantras following severed ear investigation

Hyundai has announced the recall of certain Elantra models because headliner support brackets may become displaced during airbag deployment.

By David Herron G+ Apr 4 2013 - 2:20pm

Audi and T-Mobile offer new Audi Connect data plan and Wi-Fi hotspot features

Cars are transitioning into mobile computing devices, and Audi is now offering a Wi-Fi hotspot feature giving broadband internet connectivity while driving, if you pay for the data plan.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Apr 4 2013 - 1:31pm

Pricing announced for 2014 Acura RDX crossover

Acura has released pricing details for the updated 2014 RDX premium crossover with MSRPs starting at $34,520 and with four option levels.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 4 2013 - 12:30pm

Nissan Leaf posts best month ever, beats Chevy Volt in March sales

The Chevrolet Volt has badly beaten the Nissan Leaf in monthly sales by a margin of better than 2-to-1 over the first two months of 2013 but in March, the Leaf battled back – posting the best sales month ever for the all-electric Nissan since being introduced in late 2010.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 4 2013 - 10:15am

Detroit Electric's new SP:01 electric roadster looks very much like an EV we have seen before

Claiming the car sets the benchmark for EV performance, we have a strange feeling of deja vu when we look at the car and consider the business plan.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 4 2013 - 7:59am

Venom GT is the fastest production car on the planet [video]

Watch the Hennessey Venom GT which is the world’s quickest and now the fastest production vehicle on the planet that you can buy.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 3 2013 - 6:39pm

Refreshed 2014 Kia Soul debuts in New York

Although the top selling Kia Optima got the bulk of the attention for its 2013 New York Auto Show debut, the refreshed 2014 Kia Soul is also on display now at Jacob Javits Convention Center with a significantly refreshed exterior and a significantly refined interior.

By David Herron G+ Apr 3 2013 - 6:37pm

Chevy Volt owners exceeding 98 MPGe fuel efficiency, to save money on gasoline

GM's plug-in electrified car, the Chevy Volt, combines an efficient electric drive and an inefficient gasoline drive in a way that has allowed some Volt owners to drive thousands of miles between fillups.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 3 2013 - 6:03pm

Mitsubishi recalls Outlander Sport for three different issues

Mitsubishi is recalling certain all-new Outlander vehicles due to several problems related to brake lights, fuel gauges and shifting.

Ford Mustang Eleanor Gone in Sixty Seconds

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 3 2013 - 4:30pm

1967 Ford Mustang 'Eleanor' from Gone in 60 Seconds hits auction block

Automotive and film aficionados will have the chance to bid on the Nicolas Cage-driven custom 1967 Ford Mustang when it goes up for sale next month at the Dana Mecum 26th Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 3 2013 - 4:28pm

Tesla ownership calculator does not add up

Mr. Musk promises a True Cost of Ownership of $500, but a close look reveals the price for even the most basic Model S is over a thousand per month even with an adjustment for not buying gas.

By David Herron G+ Apr 3 2013 - 3:24pm

Project100 buying 100 Tesla Model S's for Las Vegas car sharing program

Aiming to use the Model S's as part of a comprehensive transportation system allowing people to 100% eliminate the need for owning a car, Project100 has placed the single largest Model S reservation until now.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 3 2013 - 2:13pm

The Jaguar XKR-S GT brings race readiness to the road in New York

The new Jaguar XKR-S GT is on display now at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, bringing new levels of performance to the XKR-S with improvements to the body, suspension and brakes with an emphasis on making the high performance coupe more capable for the racing world.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 3 2013 - 11:54am

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid will be a plug-in for 2014

Porsche continues the trend of automakers challenging the definition of electric car. Offers a car that can drive tailpipe emissions free to work on electric power only and still packs 416 horsepower even without a V8.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 3 2013 - 11:49am

Hyundai, Kia recall more than 1.6 million vehicles over electrical gremlins

Hyundai and Kia have announced a joint recall of over 1.6 million vehicles here in the United States due to an electrical issue that can cause a variety of problems ranging from the brake lights not working to no-start conditions to the inability to shift out of park.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid and 2014 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 3 2013 - 8:00am

2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek Hybrid catapult Subaru to three new firsts

How have the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and new 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid helped the Japanese automaker achieve three firsts in their history?

By Don Bain Apr 3 2013 - 2:37am

Ford reducing CO2 and VOC emissions with 3-Wet paint process

Traditionally, some of the most environmentally damaging aspects of manufacturing automobiles result from the toxins and CO2 released during the painting process; and Ford’s new 3-Wet approach is reducing energy use, while lessening the noxious chemicals released into the air by auto painting at four more plants around the world.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Apr 3 2013 - 2:11am

2014 Chevrolet Impala begins production, gets price tag

The 2014 Impala has begun production in Oshawa, Ontario and Chevrolet's flagship sedan will begin arriving in showrooms later this month; production in Detroit begins later this year.

An image of the TeslaX from the public website.

By Don Bain Apr 2 2013 - 11:46pm

It's High Noon for Tesla in Texas

The Texas Auto Dealers are taking Tesla to the legislature in Austin tomorrow, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is all a-tweet to rally his rebels to the electric car cause before the final showdown.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 2 2013 - 11:40pm

Subaru recalls 200k Outback, Legacy over serious brake problem

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles over a brake line rust problem, which may lead to fluid leakage.

By David Herron G+ Apr 2 2013 - 7:18pm

Tesla Motors adds amazing $500ish/month Model S financing offer

Moving to make Tesla Model S ownership more affordable, the new financing deal gives prospective Model S owners peace of mind from the certainty of knowing ahead of time the cost of owning an electric car.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 2 2013 - 5:29pm

Check out the 2014 Cadillac CTS in action on a road course (Video)

While you have probably seen the 2014 Cadillac CTS from every angle since making its big debut last week at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, General Motors has put together a new video showing the all new CTS in action on a road course with the standard V6 under the hood.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 2 2013 - 4:31pm

The refreshed 2014 Kia Optima on display at the 2013 New York Auto Show

The Kia Optima is a big part of the Korean brand’s success here in the US and at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, the 2014 Optima debut brings about a more high tech look for the sporty midsized sedan that should help it keep up with the Jones’ in the jam-packed segment.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 2 2013 - 9:51am

2014 Chevy Silverado has fuel economy surprise and new features customers will love

The 2014 Chevy Silverado has changed in ways customers will appreciate. It also has a new value advantage in terms of maintenance.

2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG “Edition 507” at NYIAS

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 2 2013 - 7:52am

2014 Mercedes C63 AMG "Edition 507" pushes the performance envelope

Mercedes-Benz is pushing forward with its global product offensive in the U.S. with a new high-performance 2014 C63 AMG “Edition 507” and four other new models at the NYIAS.

Neil Patrick Harris How I Met Your Mother

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 1 2013 - 9:24pm

Neil Patrick Harris asks Twitter fans if he should buy a Toyota or Honda

How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris is asking his Twitter followers what’s better, a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey?

By Don Bain Apr 1 2013 - 6:29pm

Volvo developing the EnVeloP whole car airbag

An exterior airbag that will surround the entire body of a vehicle in the event of an accident is under development by Volvo, exactly one year after the company announced the pedestrian airbag on the Volvo V40.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 1 2013 - 4:01pm

2014 GMC Sierra V8 bests Ford F-150 V6 EcoBoost in fuel economy

The new 2014 GMC Sierra continues the trend of larger modern engines with more cylinders beating the performance and fuel economy of smaller, turbo engines.

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