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.

2013 Aston Martin Vantage GTE on the track

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 15 2013 - 2:19am

2013 Aston Martin Vantage GTE to debut at Sebring

This weekend, the Aston Martin 2013 motorsport season will begin at the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida, debuting the 2013 Vantage GTE with is new V8 power.

Image from the NICB video. Desktop picture from NICB site.

By Don Bain Mar 15 2013 - 1:09am

Staged accidents with Big Rigs foreshadow tragedy [video]

It was 20 years ago that Mother Jones warned us about swoop-and-squat insurance fraud, but now the masterminds targeting the insurance industry have found a mark with much deeper pockets – the over-the-road truckers who, due to the size and potential havoc the big rigs could cause, are required to carry massive amounts of liability insurance.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 14 2013 - 8:16pm

Honda recalls 250,000 vehicles over frightening brake risk

The recall, which concerns 2004-2005 Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Acura RL and Acura MDX vehicles, is the result of a government probe launched last fall.

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Sergio Marchionne

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 14 2013 - 6:36pm

Chrysler auctioning its CEO's prize, custom 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Barrett-Jackson will be auctioning Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne's customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 on behalf of Chrysler with proceeds going to United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The auction package includes a bonus item from Mopar as well.

By David Herron G+ Mar 14 2013 - 4:59pm

Washington State to fine gas car drivers who block electric car charging station access

The unfortunately routine occurrence of gasoline powered cars parked in front of a charging station may come to an end thanks to a $250 fine being enacted in Washington State.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 14 2013 - 4:25pm

BMW 328d bringing diesel power, 40mpg to the New York Auto Show

When the 2013 New York International Auto Show opens later this month, the new BMW 328d will be among the big debuts with big diesel torque and fuel economy figures that could top the 40 mile per gallon mark.

By Nicolas Zart Mar 14 2013 - 4:00pm

VW Officially Unveils First Full Electric Car e-up!

VW has been talking about electric cars for sometime but have never delivered anything. Today, the company officially announces its all-electric e-up!.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 14 2013 - 3:11pm

Cobb Tuning to offer Tanner Foust Edition Ford Focus ST with 300hp

The Tanner Foust Edition Ford Focus ST made its grand debut last year at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas as nothing more than your average SEMA car but the build team at Cobb Tuning has announced that the Tanner Foust Edition Focus ST will soon be available for purchase on their website.

Is the Spanish Applus+ IDIADA’s Volar-E the most powerful EV?

By Nicolas Zart Mar 14 2013 - 2:14pm

The Applus+ IDIADA Joins The Electric Supercar Club

Do we need another super high-end electric performance car? The European Community thinks so.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 14 2013 - 11:09am

Government ignores deadly crashes that kill more people than distracted driving due to cell phones

A study by the IIHS shows that a simple fix to trailers can save many lives. Study reveals an easy way to improve safety in one of the deadliest types of crashes.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 14 2013 - 7:57am

2014 Ford Fiesta ST is the fastest small car on the planet

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is Ford’s fastest and most dynamic small production performance car ever with 20 percent more power than before.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 13 2013 - 10:39pm

Dennis Rodman rides around the Vatican in custom Mercedes-Benz Popemobile

Rodman was in Rome today to campaign for Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana, who would have been the first black pope.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 13 2013 - 9:31pm

New BMW 1 Series M Coupe coming, xDrive M6 Gran Coupe is not

According to BMW M Division boss Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, the company is very likely to build a successor to the insanely popular and incredibly awesome BMW 1 Series M Coupe in the future – but we should not hold out hope for an all wheel drive version of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe that debuted earlier this year in Detroit.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 13 2013 - 7:43pm

All-new 2014 Toyota Highlander preview ahead of official release

Toyota has announced the 2014 Toyota Highlander. Here are the changes buyers should expect to see.

By David Herron G+ Mar 13 2013 - 7:24pm

Fisker's horrible year leading to Henrik Fisker's resignation

Fisker Automotive has had a rough time, with over a year of struggles between failed battery packs from A123 Systems, and an inability to manufacture the Karma.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 13 2013 - 3:30pm

US Government sells $489 million in GM stock in February

According to a report issued to Congress on Monday, the United States Treasury Department sold $489.9 million worth of General Motors stock in the month of February – raising the total dollar value on GM stock sold by the feds this year to $646.3 million.

Henrik Fisker speaks about the Fisker Karma

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 13 2013 - 12:43pm

Henrik Fisker resigns - possibly signaling the beginning of the end for Fisker Automotive

While details are currently limited, Fisker Automotive announced this morning that company co-founder, lead designer and company namesake Henrik Fisker has resigned as the executive chairman of Fisker Automotive – with his immediate departure from the company that bears his name leaving us wondering if the end is near for the innovative luxury EV builder.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 13 2013 - 12:08pm

Refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus revealed with new look, new technology (video)

The refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus will make its formal debut at the upcoming 2013 New York International Auto Show but thanks to a new company video, we get an early look at the new range topping Korean super sedan.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 13 2013 - 11:10am

Nissan recalls 2013 Sentra over fire-causing fuel tank problem

According to Nissan, certain all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra models contain an improperly sealed fuel tank assembly, which may leak fuel and result in a fire.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 13 2013 - 10:17am

Nissan recalls five 2013 models over dangerous airbag defect

The recall impacts Nissan's best-selling model, the 2013 Altima, as well as 2013 Sentra, LEAF, Pathfinder and Infinit JX35 vehicles.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 13 2013 - 7:54am

2014 Subaru Forester is an evolution not a revolution

The all-new completely redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester has been released in Canada with pricing and offers even more value than the previous generation model.

By David Herron G+ Mar 12 2013 - 5:35pm

CarCharging Group buying EV Pass in electric car charging consolidation

Two companies offering electric car charging services via the ChargePoint network are merging, in what may be consolidation.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 12 2013 - 10:47am

Your chance to score a rare Dodge Challenger SRT8 and help a good cause

Chrysler group's Chairman, Sergio Marchionne is auctioning off his exclusive Dodge Challenger SRT8 via Barrett Jackson.

David Bowie's "The Next Day" and 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C launch

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 12 2013 - 7:56am

David Bowie makes comeback with 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

David Bowie is making a comeback after a 10 year absence with “The Next Day” album and the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is launching and both are using the past to project into the future.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 11 2013 - 10:16pm

Watch the new Ford Fiesta ST flex its muscles on a Belgian race track

Ford of Europe has issued a short video showing the awesome little Ford Fiesta ST being pushed to its limits on Track 7 at Ford’s Lommel, Belgium test facility and it is a truly awesome example of just what the EcoBoost’d hot hatch can do when run all out.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 11 2013 - 7:33pm

Feds close rollaway investigation for 1.56 million Ford SUVs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed an investigation that included over 1.56 million Ford Motor Company sport utility vehicles over a concern that these vehicles could roll away – and the investigation has been closed without the feds requiring a recall or any further action by Ford.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 11 2013 - 5:29pm

Ford recalls 2013 Focus, Escape, C-Max vehicles over child lock problem

Affected Ford Focus, Escape and C-Max hybrid vehicles may have been manufactured with an improperly installed rear door child lock.

By David Herron G+ Mar 11 2013 - 5:10pm

ChargePoint expanding electric car charging station presence in New York City

A new phase of constructing electric car charging infrastructure is getting underway in New York City, under financial support from NYSERDA.

The Jetta Hybrid debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Image courtesy of VW.

By Don Bain Mar 11 2013 - 4:03pm

Volkswagen to turn CO2 into air conditioning refrigerant

As part of the recently announced intention to become the most environmentally sustainable automaker on the planet, Volkswagen has announced its entry into CO2 technology, projecting the use of the colorless gas as a refrigerant in the air conditioning systems across the product line.

By David Herron G+ Mar 11 2013 - 3:04pm

Tesla SEC filing reveals Model X electric SUV production delayed until 2014

In what may be growing pains for start-up electric automaker Tesla Motors, their fiscal year 10-K filing reveals that Model X production won't begin this year.

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