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 Anthony Faccenda Jan 4 2013 - 9:40pm

GM recalls 69k Chevy, GMC, Cadillac vehicles over roll away flaw

General Motors' latest recall affects several new models including the 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon and Yukon XL.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 4 2013 - 7:58pm

Clark Gable's super cool 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Coupe heads to auction

Gable's former ride not only comes with registration cards signed by the actor, but also one-of-a-kind signed service orders for an oil change and parts from Mercedes-Benz of Hollywood.

By David Herron G+ Jan 4 2013 - 7:26pm

EPA rates Fiat 500EV highest efficiency longest range of non-luxury electric cars

The stylish Fiat 500e, coming to market later this year. will be among the most energy efficient mass production cars ever built.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 4 2013 - 7:02pm

These are your top 18 bestselling vehicles in America for 2012

Sales figures for the 2012 calendar year are in from around the industry and tonight, we take a look at the top 18 bestselling vehicles sold in the good ol’ USA – with all of these 18 cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles selling at least 200,000 vehicles in 2012.

By David Herron G+ Jan 4 2013 - 6:04pm

Coda Automotive furloughs more employees to bolster finances

Struggling electric car maker, Coda Automotive, is going through a second round of releasing employees as the company seeks to firm up their financial position.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 4 2013 - 5:38pm

Tesla wins dealership legal battle in Massachusetts

Tesla has won a legal victory in its efforts to open direct sales stores and service centers.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 4 2013 - 4:06pm

Mazda prepares to take the 2014 Mazda 6 diesel racing

Mazda will race the all-new 2014 Mazda 6 and has chosen the diesel as its engine.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 4 2013 - 3:43pm

Steven Tyler’s Venom GT Spyder delivered by supermodel

When Steven Tyler took delivery of his new Venom GT Spyder from Hennessey, it was more than a surprise who made the delivery.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 4 2013 - 2:51pm

Ford F-Series is the bestselling vehicle for 2012, Toyota Camry takes top car

We are working on calculating the bestselling vehicles in the US auto industry for 2012 but the two most important positions have already been announced as the Ford F Series is officially America’s bestselling vehicle for the 31st consecutive year while also being the bestselling truck in the industry for the 36th straight year – with the Toyota Camry being the bestselling car for 2012.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 4 2013 - 11:44am

Mom punks 8 yr-old after buying Shelby GT500 on eBay [video]

After spending hours online looking at new 2013 Shelby GT500 Mustangs, an 8 yr-old is pranked by his mom for using her iPad to buy the $50,000 sports car.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 4 2013 - 11:38am

The Chevy Volt pounds the Nissan Leaf one last time in December 2012, claims sales title

The Chevrolet Volt did in December 2012 what it did in 9 of the first 11 months of the year – soundly pummeling the Nissan Leaf in monthly sales en route to what amounted to a massive landslide victory in the 2012 electric vehicle segment sales battle after the Leaf claimed the title in 2011.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 4 2013 - 9:34am

New Subaru Impreza fuels record sales for 2012

Subaru has achieved record sales for December and 2012 and the new Impreza is leading the way along with the 2013 BRZ and new XV Crosstrek.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 4 2013 - 8:20am

2014 Subaru Forester could get new hybrid powertrain

Subaru is counting on two new vehicles this year to fuel sales growth, an all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and a new hybrid that could be coming in the new Forester.

The 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus. Image courtesy of Audi.

By Don Bain Jan 4 2013 - 2:27am

Audi pushing the envelope with two debuts at NAIAS

On the heels of their best year in the US market to date, Audi shows no sign of resting on their laurels as the refreshed R8 lineup and the all-new American debut of the RS 5 Cabriolet arrive at NAIAS January 14 – and this is only the beginning.

By David Herron G+ Jan 3 2013 - 6:16pm

Strategic Materials Advisory Council opposes A123 Systems sale to Wanxiang America

A coalition of former U.S. Government leaders and industry experts is opposing the bankruptcy sale of A123 Systems to Chinese autoparts maker Wanxiang Group on national security grounds.

2013 Ford Escape. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

By Don Bain Jan 3 2013 - 5:28pm

Ford given BBB International Torch Award marking 100-year association

As a company that shares a penchant for doing business the right way, Ford Motor Company recently celebrated its 100th year of national association with the Better Business Bureau, receiving a 2012 BBB International Torch Award at the BBB National Assembly from the Council of Better Business Bureaus.

2013 Honda Accord in IIHS small overlap frontal crash test. (PRNewsFoto/Insuranc

By Don Bain Jan 3 2013 - 2:50pm

Safest cars according to IIHS as industry adapts to small overlap testing

When the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety initiated small overlap testing last year, many cars did not fare well in this test of a cars safety when hitting a pole, a tree or a foot-wide portion of another car’s front end.

By David Herron G+ Jan 3 2013 - 2:23pm

Oregon considering per-mile road use tax on electric car owners

Following suite with Washington State, Oregon's Legislature is due to consider a bill to change gasoline taxes and to charge a per-mile fee on drivers of efficient vehicles, like electric cars.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 3 2013 - 2:05pm

2014 Mazda 6 pricing and fuel economy ratings announced

Class leadeing highway fuel economy, and pricing in line with the competitor's upgraded models should make the all-new 2104 Mazda 6 a winner.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 3 2013 - 1:58pm

Subaru recalls 634k cars and SUVs over fire-causing lighting defect

The recall concerns 2009-2012 Subaru Forrester, 2010-2011 Subaru Legacy, 2010-2011 Subaru Outback, and 2006-2012 Subaru Tribeca models equipped with defective puddle lights.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 3 2013 - 1:53pm

The first 2013 SRT Viper dyno video hits the web with big power numbers

The 2013 SRT Viper might not be reaching the hands of happy new owners until next month but that didn’t stop Edmunds from taking a preproduction Viper GTS to the dyno to see what the newest Mopar supercar puts out at the wheels – with the results being 558 horsepower and 528lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels.

The 50th anniversary mystery Lamborghini

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 3 2013 - 12:51pm

Lamborghini teases 50th anniversary celebration with new video showing a mystery supercar

The people at Lamborghini have discussed how they have big things in plan to celebrate the company’s 50th birthday this year and their recent offering is a video history lesson featuring a wide range of past models in action but at the very end of the video, there is a shadowy vehicle that we presume is either the replacement for the Gallardo or perhaps the unique supercar that the company plans to introduce for their 50th anniversary.

The Audi R8 e-tron looks like it's back again.

By Nicolas Zart Jan 3 2013 - 11:43am

Audi Talks About R8 Electric E-Tron Again

Audi has danced the one foot forward, two back with all-electric R8 e-tron. After holding back the project in October, it seems it is back on track, for now.

By John Goreham G+ Jan 3 2013 - 10:48am

General Motors sells 1 million 30mpg highway vehicles, sales of vehicles with less than 20mpg city also up

General Motors offers more fuel efficient choices than ever, and customers are taking note. However, the largest, thirstiest vehicles also continue their sales gains.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Jan 3 2013 - 9:21am

Your Say: Will You Remain with Zipcar as it combines with Avis Budget?

Comments from Facebook on Zipcar's announcement to combine with Avis Budget.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 3 2013 - 8:02am

Impreza, BRZ, XV Crosstrek sales force Subaru to increase US production

Subaru is experiencing such strong sales of the new Impreza, 2013 XV Crosstrek, and BRZ that they will need to increase U.S. production capacity.

By David Herron G+ Jan 2 2013 - 10:44pm

US Nissan Leaf not in production, unveiling at NAIAS

The 2013 Nissan Leaf, due to be manufactured in Smyrna TN, is close to commercial production and expected to be unveiled in two weeks at the North America International Auto Show, NAIAS.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 2 2013 - 8:49pm

Giving Beyonce a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette at the Super Bowl would be GM's worst idea ever

There is a rumor floating around the internet that General Motors plans to feature the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette during the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVII alongside star-of-the-show Beyonce Knowles and as the show draws to a close, GM will give the car to the R&B superstar – a move that I would find to be one of the dumbest marketing moves by General Motors in many moons.

By Don Bain Jan 2 2013 - 8:05pm

Auto sales totals projected at 15.3 million this year

Sales of autos in the US will continue to blaze the trail to economic recovery during 2013 with a 7 percent boost that will bring total unit sales to 15.3 million for the year.

By David Herron G+ Jan 2 2013 - 6:45pm

Fiscal cliff bill preserves electric motorcycle and other tax credits

A long list of tax credits due to expire at the end of 2012 did not get lost in last weeks political insanity, and several clean technology tax credits including those for electric motorcycles and electric car charging infrastructure were extended until the end of 2013.

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