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.

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.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 11 2013 - 1:10pm

Liberal Senator pleads with NASCAR to reject NRA race sponsorship

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy (D) has formally asked NASCAR to reconsider their sponsorship deal for the upcoming NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway – insisting that allowing the National Rifle Association to be the title sponsor at one of their events puts NASCAR in the middle of the ongoing gun control debate.

The Russian ë-mobile is still headed toward production

By Nicolas Zart Mar 11 2013 - 1:09pm

Yo-Mobile Delayed But Improves Design

You’ve never heard about the ë-mobile from Yo-Mobil? Then read on to see if and when this interesting Russian hybrid will hit the road.

Carlos Ghosn talks about EVs Geneva Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart Mar 11 2013 - 12:21pm

Carlos Ghosn Says More Electric Cars To Come

Carlos Ghosn sees even more electric car in the future. He hints at the strategy at the Geneva Auto Show

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reveal at New York Auto Show

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 11 2013 - 7:21am

2014 Range Rover Sport debut will be live drive in NY

The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport is about to make its debut and will be revealed in a live drive on the eve of the New York Auto Show.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 10 2013 - 5:41pm

New report states that the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost model will be sold in the US

Last week we brought the news broken by Edmunds that the 2015 Ford Mustang would offer an EcoBoost 4-cylinder base model engine strictly for the European market – a fact that has since been debunked by the folks at Road & Track who have painted the future of a turbocharged 4-cylinder Mustang in a much more positive light for American enthusiasts.

Audi is putting the finishing touches on its A3 plug-in hybrid

By Nicolas Zart Mar 10 2013 - 2:55pm

Audi Ditches Diesel, Embraces Plug-In Hybrid

Is Audi finally ditching its diesel platforms and embracing plug-in hybrids? We’ll let you decide.

2014 Subaru Forester IIHS Top Safety Pick

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 10 2013 - 6:53am

2014 Forester helps Subaru stay number one

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick and Subaru remains the only manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 10 2013 - 12:17am

Nissan engages the female engineers of the future at open house

Nissan and Microsoft teamed to hold a technology open house at Nissan headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to encourage young women to enter the science and technology fields. It featured former Tennessee Titans cheerleader Jennifer Hill, now a process engineer at Nissan.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 9 2013 - 4:05pm

2013 Honda Civic first small car to achieve TSP+ from IIHS

The 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe are the first small cars to receive the highest available safety rating that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) offers.

Coca-Cola & GE join DoE Workplace Charging Challenge

By Nicolas Zart Mar 9 2013 - 3:38pm

Coca Cola, GE Pushing the Electric Car Charging Network

Coca-Cola and GE are teaming up to join the Department of Energy’s Workplace Charging Challenge. Two big companies that lend credence to the electric car market.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 9 2013 - 1:16pm

2014 Mercedes CLA Class appeals to a new generation

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class is called the “style rebel” and is aimed at attracting a new generation of buyers.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 9 2013 - 7:39am

2014 Mercedes CLA AMG Line is sporty and red

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class can be personalized to suit every taste with two equipment lines Urban and AMG Line, and three design packages.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 9 2013 - 1:44am

2014 Infiniti QX60 crossover to have hybrid option, unveil at NYIAS

The QX60 premium crossover is one of Infiniti's top offerings and now the company says that they will unveil a new 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. Big fuel economy increase detailed.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 8 2013 - 7:43pm

The Mitsubishi Concept G4 teaser could preview the next Evolution

When the 2013 Bangkok Motor Show opens later this month, among the big debuts will be the new Mitsubishi Concept G4 – a compact sedan that could preview the next generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer and the high performance Lancer-based Evolution.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 8 2013 - 6:29pm

Subaru wants to keep your dog as safe as human passengers

Subaru will begin funding a quest for the top performing safety restraints so consumers can keep their dogs as safe as possible while riding in their cars.

By David Herron G+ Mar 8 2013 - 6:08pm

Tesla speeding up to repay DOE Loan five years early by 2017

Tesla Motors announced a plan to speed up repayment of their DOE loan, cutting the time in half.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 8 2013 - 5:49pm

Ram Truck announces pricing for all-new 2014 Ram ProMaster vans

Ram has announced pricing for the popular ProMaster commercial van lineup with 5-year / 100,000 mile warranties.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 8 2013 - 5:48pm

Ford recalls over 230k minivans due to rust problem

The recall affects 196,500 model year 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans in the United States and another 33,500 outside the U.S.

By Don Bain Mar 8 2013 - 5:45pm

US auto dealers lawsuit against Mahindra upheld

The motion by Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. to dismiss the lawsuit alleging fraud, misrepresentation and conspiracy by US auto dealers last June has survived the first challenge, as presiding US District Judge Thomas W. Thrash ruled to allow the case to move forward.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 8 2013 - 4:50pm

High performance Mitsubishi 311RS Evolution X to debut in Minneapolis with 420hp

When the Minneapolis Auto Show opens next week, the new Mitsubishi 311RS Evo X will bring a new level of import performance to the US market with this limited edition, track tuned sort compact sedan.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 8 2013 - 4:27pm

Sleek new 2014 Mercedes CLA breaks aerodynamics record

With a Cd value of 0.23, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA sets a new benchmark for aerodynamics never seen before among all production vehicles.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Mar 8 2013 - 4:09pm

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale delivers coupe de grace at Geneva

The new Stradale was unveiled in Geneva and delivers a killing blow to wannabe race coupes with seating for four at a top speed of 188 mph and shifting that happens five times faster than you can blink.

AeroVironment working on electric car to grid system

By Nicolas Zart Mar 8 2013 - 12:38pm

AeroVironment, PNNL and Electric Car Stable Charging Grid

AeroVironment has licensed PNNL technology allowing its charging stations to communicate with the grid. Now electric cars and the grid can work together to have a stable energy source.

By John Goreham G+ Mar 8 2013 - 10:17am

Chevy will roll out an unbeatable power trio of 2014 Corvette Stingray, Camaro, and SS at the New York Auto Show

Chevrolet will put its dominance on display in New York. Rear drive, V8, affordability is back in America.

2014 Subaru Forester vs 2013 Toyota RAV4, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 8 2013 - 9:52am

2014 Subaru Forester vs RAV4 and Outlander: See who wins

Carsgiude takes the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and compares it to the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. See which one comes out on top in a head-to-head test.

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 8 2013 - 7:50am

2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake produces staggering results

The 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake, a 50-state-legal emission compliant vehicle, produced staggering performance with a series of mid-10-second runs at over 135 mph.

By David Herron G+ Mar 8 2013 - 1:13am

Tesla Motors reports massive losses for 2012, profitability in 1st quarter 2013

Tesla Motors' management expects to immediately shift from massive losses while preparing for Model S sales, to immediately become profitable due to Model S sales.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 7 2013 - 7:17pm

Refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro to debut at the New York Auto Show

We are still working our way through all of the debuts at the Geneva Motor Show but we have just learned that the refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will make its grand debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show later this month – along with a handful of other American auto show debuts from Chevy.

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