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 Mar 6 2013 - 3:38am

Porsche 911 GT3 debuts in its fifth generation at Geneva

The 2014 911 GT3 was debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in its new, fifth generation build as a completely redeveloped race-ready street car with a 0-60 of just 3.3 seconds.

Rolls-Royce Wraith. (PRNewsFoto/Rolls-Royce Motor Cars)

By Don Bain Mar 5 2013 - 8:47pm

The Rolls-Royce Wraith has its world debut in two days [video]

When the Geneva Motor Show opens to the public this Thursday, the highlight for many will be the coming out of the Rolls-Royce Wraith, a 600-horsepower luxury performance fastback coupe unlike anything the world has ever seen before.

Read more about The Rolls-Royce Wraith has its world debut in two days [video]

By Patrick Rall Mar 5 2013 - 5:24pm

The US bound Alfa Romeo 4C makes its world debut in Geneva

The Alfa Romeo 4C will help to reintroduce the Italian brand in US Fiat dealerships soon and today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the compact 4C sports car made its global debut in front of the huge Suisse crowd – even though the company remains fairly tight lipped on the full specifications of the new US-bound Alfa coupe.

By David Herron Mar 5 2013 - 3:58pm

Toyota unveiling the iRoad three wheeled electric vehicle concept at Geneva

Toyota's interesting iRoad concept vehicle, a compact electric three wheeler, on display at the Geneva Motor Show, could change urban traffic patterns when the design is fully baked.

By Patrick Rall Mar 5 2013 - 3:08pm

A closer look at the incredible Lamborghini Veneno (New pics, new specs)

Yesterday we brought you a first look at the new Lamborghini Veneno and today, we have more details and a few new images of the car introduced as the most powerful and best performing road going Lambo of all time.

Ford current and coming CNG/LPG vehicles. Image courtesy of Ford

By Don Bain Mar 5 2013 - 2:47pm

Ford goes all in for CNG/LPG vehicles

Sales of Ford vehicles that run on compressed natural gas or liquid propane gas have set record levels, perhaps because business and commercial customers are tired of the fluctuating price of gas and are seeking some form of relief.

By Patrick Rall Mar 5 2013 - 11:50am

Ferrari F150 no more - Meet the 950hp LaFerrari (Pics and Specs)

Ferrari has long promised that the Geneva Motor Show would introduce their most powerful supercar ever and this morning, the incredible LaFerrari debuted at the massive Suisse show – serving as the evolutionary successor to the mighty Enzo Ferrari.

Subaru VIZIV Concept with new diesel hybrid AWD system

By Denis Flierl Mar 5 2013 - 8:05am

VIZIV Concept reveals Subaru’s radical Diesel AWD hybrid system

When Subaru unveils the new VIZIV Concept in Geneva, it will reveal their new Diesel hybrid system and radical new AWD system that reveals the future direction of the brand.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

By John Goreham Mar 5 2013 - 7:53am

2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible revealed to have a surprise top

The new 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible is revealed by GM at the Geneva auto show and it has a top design we didn't see coming.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 4 2013 - 9:54pm

Research shows that smoking pot affects drivers weeks after last use

The study is the first of its kind to study the effects of marijuana on driving up to one month after the smoker's last use of the drug.

Volkswagen Golf European Car of the Year award

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 4 2013 - 7:28pm

Volkswagen Golf wins Europe's Car of the Year award in decisive fashion

This is the second time the Volkswagen Golf has won the European Car of the Year Award, and third occasion that a Volkswagen model has received the honor.

By David Herron Mar 4 2013 - 4:32pm

Audi releases more A3 e-tron details ahead of Geneva Motor Show

Audi's latest e-tron, the A3 sportback e-tron, is a plug-in hybrid with 156.81 miles/gallon fuel efficiency, demonstrating what Audi believes is the future of mobility.

By John Goreham Mar 4 2013 - 3:48pm

BMW i3 Concept Coupe comes with a unique idea

BMW has studied EVs very closely for many years and uncovered some surprising EV habits regarding charging. BMW also has a unique idea about how to handle long trips if you are EV owner.

By David Herron Mar 4 2013 - 3:17pm

Tesla Motors delays yearly 10-K SEC filing, investors yawn

When a company misses deadlines to file financial reports it's a big red flag, but when Tesla failed to file it's fiscal year 2012 SEC report the investors yawned and sent the stock price up 2.4%.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible rear

By Patrick Rall Mar 4 2013 - 2:21pm

New 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray pictures reveal the interior, back end

This weekend we got our first good look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible from the front and today we get three more shots of the new drop top C7 – this time showing us the car from a high rear angle along with a close up of the tonneau and the interior.

By Patrick Rall Mar 4 2013 - 11:14am

Introducing the most powerful Lamborghini ever: the Veneno LP740-4 (pics from all sides)

You are looking at the most powerful Lamborghini to ever meet a production schedule…a supercar designed to celebrate the Italian automaker’s 50th anniversary – with the striking new Lamborghini Veneno LP740-4 slated to make its formal debut tomorrow at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Black Design Pack

By Denis Flierl Mar 4 2013 - 7:51am

Range Rover Evoque appeals to an even bigger audience

Land Rover is rolling out a new 2013 Range Rover Evoque that will broaden its appeal with the stunning new Black Design Pack.

The Ford Fusion Titanium. Image © 2013 by Don Bain

By Don Bain Mar 4 2013 - 3:52am

A brief ride in the 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium plus an unusual query

Ford brought a bright shiny sample of their 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium to Denver last Friday, allowing members of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press an opportunity to test it out for an hour.

The Toyota Prius family of vehicles. Image courtesy of Toyota.

By Don Bain Mar 4 2013 - 1:57am

Polk confirms Prius as California's best selling nameplate for 2012

R.L Polk released data late last week confirming the Toyota Prius family of vehicles as the most popular nameplate among California drivers in 2012, based on new car registrations.

Oregon weighs in with a more mature electric car tax

By Nicolas Zart Mar 3 2013 - 12:31pm

Oregon Also Puts Electric Car Tax On the Table

Electric cars have to pay their road and maintenance due, of course. The problem is how?

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2013 Outback

By Denis Flierl Mar 3 2013 - 8:01am

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek delivers well beyond expectations

Customer response to the new 2013 XV Crosstrek in Canada has been extremely enthusiastic and beyond expectations, and 2013 Outback sales remain strong.

By Denis Flierl Mar 3 2013 - 7:50am

2014 Subaru Forester launch will ignite new sales

Subaru has announced record sales for the month of February in the U.S. with the WRX leading the way, and expects the 2014 Forester to keeps sales hot when it launches this month.

By Aaron Turpen Mar 3 2013 - 3:22am

Volkswagen unveils the e-Co-Motion concept

Delivery van of the future? That is what VW is saying this electric concept van will be and they say they will prove it at the Geneva Motor Show this week.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in grey

By Patrick Rall Mar 3 2013 - 12:05am

Here is your first look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible will debut this coming week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show but thanks to the never ending wonders of the internet – we have shots of the new drop top C7 Vette with the folding hard top both up and down.

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2013 - 4:01pm

Ferrari issues new Project F150 pictures ahead of Geneva debut

The 2013 Geneva Motor Show debut of the new Ferrari F150 Project – a car which will serve as the successor to the mighty Enzo – is only a few days away now and as we draw closer to the formal introduction to the newest Ferrari halo car, the company has offered some new teaser images of the mysterious supercar.

Land Rover Defender Electric and Nissan LEAF

By Denis Flierl Mar 2 2013 - 11:57am

Land Rover Defender Electric: The Nissan LEAF can’t do this!

Land Rover is rolling out some competition for the Nissan Leaf and will unveil a new Electric Defender with zero emissions but adds something the LEAF will never do; extreme all-terrain capability.

By Denis Flierl Mar 2 2013 - 8:50am

Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 is the ultimate off-road beast [video]

The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6 is the largest and most extreme off-road MUV on the planet and will be coming to showrooms in October.

By David Herron Mar 1 2013 - 7:12pm

Taxi of Tomorrow takes to NY City Streets for evaluation ahead of launch in Fall 2013

The Taxi of Tomorrow, a purpose-built taxicab made by Nissan for New York City, is being prepared and tested prior to its Fall 2013 launch.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2013 - 6:23pm

Camaro beats Mustang for Feb 2013 sales title, Challenger posts best month ever

The Chevrolet Camaro did what it has done so frequently over the past three years in February 2013 - posting a high sales figure than the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger – allowing GM’s muscle car to extend its lead over the cross town rivals as the Camaro works on its fourth straight annual sales title.

By David Herron Mar 1 2013 - 6:12pm

VOLAR-E, the wicked fast 1000 HP electric race car on a mission to explode stereotypes

The VOLAR-E by Spanish engineering firm Applus+IDIADA is a wicked fast electric super car commissioned by the European Union to help sell Europeans on electric vehicle adoption.

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