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 David Herron G+ Mar 22 2013 - 2:35pm

Second Chinese bidder for Fisker Automotive pulls out of buyout talks

Following the departure of Henrik Fisker from Fisker Automotive, first Geely and now Dongfeng have reportedly pulled out of talks to buy the company.

The Pariss electric roadster shows pontential at the Geneva Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart Mar 22 2013 - 1:39pm

Pariss Electric Roadster Shows Promising Performance With Light Weight

Electric cars are actively seeking lightness and energy density. Each new concept, such as this Pariss electric roadster push the performance envelop.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 22 2013 - 1:05pm

The 2014 Dodge Durango teased ahead of New York debut

When the 2013 New York Auto Show opens next week, the 2014 Dodge Durango will be among the big debuts and today – the Chrysler Group has offered up a couple rear end teasers of the refreshed SUV exposing a sexy new lighting setup similar to that found on the Dodge Charger and Dart.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 22 2013 - 8:10am

2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 team identifies weak points

The 2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 race car has completed a shakedown in preparation for the SUPER GT series and has identified the weak points from last year.

The 2013 Jaguar F-Type convertible. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

By Don Bain Mar 22 2013 - 4:30am

Jaguar provides the highlight of the Denver Auto Show

While the most impressive new model at the Denver Auto Show was probably the new Jaguar F-Type two-seat convertible, one recurring aspect of the many automaker presentations during press day was an upbeat attitude on the industry and a complete lack of whining over CAFE standards.

By David Herron G+ Mar 21 2013 - 9:32pm

Tesla Model S deliveries over 500 per week, with over 12 million electric miles driven

Tesla is now delivering Model S's at a rate roughly 25,000 per year, well above the 20,000 per year production goal, and in total Model S owners have driven over 12 million electric miles.

By David Herron G+ Mar 21 2013 - 7:09pm

High speed wireless charging for electric cars research by ORNL and Evatran

Wireless electric car charging is expected to simplify electric car ownership, and a research project between the ORNL and Evatran aims to test wireless charging over the next three years.

By David Herron G+ Mar 21 2013 - 5:39pm

China will lead the world in electric car adoption, says Nissan CEO Ghosn

China has many heavily polluted cities, a strong green technology industry, and may be the country where electric vehicle adoption takes off first.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 21 2013 - 2:14pm

Adrien Brody's Rolls Royce gets custom paint job by street artist Alec Monopoly

Actor Adrien Brody’s recently donated 1967 Rolls Royce Shadow is now a work of art thanks to painter and street artist Alec Monopoly.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 21 2013 - 12:34pm

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray priced at $71,860* - and you can win one from GM

Since the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuted in January, the biggest questions have focused around the price of the awesome new American sports car and according to the fine print in a new GM contest – the 2014 Corvette Stingray being given away has an approximate retail value of $71,860.

Hyundai Concept HND-9, next-generation Genesis Coupe

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 21 2013 - 8:00am

Hyundai Concept HND-9 previews next-gen Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Motors has unveiled a luxury sports coupe called the Concept HND-9 that could be a preview of the next-generation 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 20 2013 - 8:53pm

Chrysler shows off the 2014 Jeep Cherokee in action ahead of NY debut (Video)

The Chrysler Group has issued a short video showing the 2014 Jeep Cherokee in action in some fairly serious offroad settings – clearly showing that this Dodge Dart-based midsized SUV will be every bit as worthy of the “Trail Rated” tag as the rest of the current Jeep lineup.

By David Herron G+ Mar 20 2013 - 8:00pm

2013 Ford Fusion Energi first drive, a good car with great electric driving abilities

The Ford Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid version of the 2013 Fusion, giving it a 20+ mile electric range and other electric goodness, while having the freedom to drive it like a gas car.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 20 2013 - 7:46pm

Subaru bringing a new performance concept, Crosstrek Hybrid to New York (Video)

Subaru of America has announced that when the 2013 New York Auto Show opens later this month, the new Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will mark the brand’s entry into the hybrid segment – along with being joined by a mystery performance concept car that this writer hopes is either the new WRX or the turbocharged version of the BRZ.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 20 2013 - 5:53pm

Ford drops the details on the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet - including two new colors

Ford Racing has just announced the details on the 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing package and while there have been no major changes (like the addition of a twin turbocharged V8) – the 2014 Cobra Jet gains a new transmission, a new parachute mount and a pair of new colors including my favorite current Mustang color Gotta Have It Green.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 20 2013 - 4:41pm

New Jaguar XJR to debut in the Big Apple with big power

Among the many high performance debuts at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show will be the new Jaguar XJR – the latest addition to the high performance Jaguar R lineup with 542 horsepower and striking high performance design.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 20 2013 - 4:30pm

Chevy teases fans in a preview, claiming significant change to 2014 Camaro SS that could be a twin turbo V6

Stating in its announcement that the fifth generation 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will see its "Most significant changes" ever, one has to wonder if the news this week about GM's new twin turbo V6 is just a coincidence.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 20 2013 - 2:46pm

Prices and bold fuel economy claims announced for 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet

Audi greets spring with a price announcement for the 2013 Audi RS 5 its V8 drop top rocket. The price claim we believe, but the fuel economy claims raise some eyebrows.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 20 2013 - 2:37pm

Check out the six customized Jeeps headed to the 2013 Moab Easter Jeep Safari

Yesterday we got a pair of teasers of the Moparized vehicles headed to the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab Utah and today, the Chrysler Group has pulled back the virtual sheets to show exactly what the offroading enthusiasts in Utah will see starting this weekend.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 20 2013 - 2:34pm

VW issues record-breaking recall in China, could cost company $600 million

Volkswagen is recalling over 384,000 vehicles in China to fix a gearbox problem, which might cause loss of acceleration.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 20 2013 - 12:56pm

President Obama's Cadillac limo fails in Israel - due to human error

President Barack Obama is in Israel today but his first trip there as President got off to a rocky start this morning when his Cadillac limousine failed to start after the wrong type of fuel was used to fill the tank.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 20 2013 - 11:31am

GM recalls Cadillac SRX, Buick LaCrosse over transmission software defect

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX luxury crossovers and Buick LaCrosse sedans over a software problem, which may cause the transmission to unexpectedly slip from manual to automatic mode.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 20 2013 - 11:07am

Sold out 2013 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid rockets towards finals of 2013 World Green Car Award

The Volvo V60 has a powerful and unusual green car drive system. It may win a green car award, but if you can't have one, what is the point?

2014 Kia Forte Sedan and SX 5-door hot hatch

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 20 2013 - 7:25am

2014 Kia Forte Sedan offers lowest in-segment price

The all-new 2014 Kia Forte will come with the lowest base price in the compact car sedan segment, will feature cutting-edge technologies, and a new 5-door hot hatch is coming.

The last unique Saabs are now going to auction at KVD’s marketplace. PRNewswire

By Don Bain Mar 19 2013 - 5:42pm

The very last Saabs built are going to auction

The last of the vehicles built by the failed Swedish automaker Saab go to online auction today including some models begun that never made it to market.

The first two 2013 Moab Easter Jeep Safari teasers

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 19 2013 - 3:35pm

Mopar teases two modified Jeeps heading to Moab

The 47th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab Utah is set to begin this weekend and ahead of the massive offroading extravaganza, Mopar has issued teasers of just two of the customized Jeep concept vehicles set to debut at the national Jeep event.

Detroit Electric is teasing its first electric Corvette

By Nicolas Zart Mar 19 2013 - 1:29pm

Detroit Electric Reintroduces Electric Car With Corvette

What more fitting for the reintroduction of an original American electric icon than to bring another Detroit muscle car icon? Can you guess what powertrain the Corvette would sport?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 19 2013 - 12:46pm

Audi R18 e-tron quattro sweeps at Sebring

Audi's new hybrid racer, the R18 e-tron quattro, became the first hybrid car to win at Sebring in the American Le Mans Series. Other wins include a first for Corvette Racing and a record for Honda in Level 5.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 19 2013 - 12:30pm

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid awarded Best Green Car at Atlanta Auto Show

In what may come as a surprise to many, a full sized, gasoline powered car wins a Green Car Award.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 19 2013 - 12:20pm

2014 Honda Odyssey to debut at New York show

The award-winning 2014 Odyssey minivan will debut at NYIAS with innovative features.

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