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 Feb 18 2013 - 5:55pm

Fisker Automotive weighing buyout bids from Chinese automakers

Beleaguered Fisker Automotive opened bidding on Feb 6, and has received firm offers from two Chinese automakers, which would sell the luxury plug-in hybrid automaker into foreign control.

By David Herron Feb 18 2013 - 3:23pm

Tesla Model S owners prove NY Times' could have finished Model S road trip

A group of Model S owners proved last weekend that John Broders failed Tesla Model S road trip could have been a success.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Lime Rock Green

By Patrick Rall Feb 18 2013 - 12:04pm

Design your 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray online with the new colorizer

GM hasn’t launched the full configurator for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe just yet but the Chevrolet website does have a new page featuring the C7 Stingray called the “colorizer” – giving hopeful Corvette buyers and the automotive dreamers a chance to check out the new American sports car in all of the available color options.

2013 MINI John Cooper Works backflip in France

By Denis Flierl Feb 18 2013 - 7:50am

2013 MINI John Cooper Works nails the perfect backflip [video]

Guerlain Chicherit delights snowboarders as he nails the first-ever successful backflip in a 2013 MINI John Cooper Works on a ski jump in France.

By Nicolas Zart Feb 17 2013 - 7:34pm

BMW & Daimler Teaming Up On An Electric Car

Unlikely business partners, BMW and Daimler are teaming up for a small electric car. This shows how quickly the car industry is evolving.

Those little GEMs will get you across the city in a jiffy

By Nicolas Zart Feb 17 2013 - 6:38pm

California Allows Slow Speed Electric Cars on Big Roads

California is looking into a bill that would allow lows speed electric cars on bigger roads. The measure is a one stone, two birds deal for California.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

By Denis Flierl Feb 17 2013 - 7:54am

Mercedes taps into new generation of buyers using Instagram

Mercedes is launching a brilliant marketing campaign inspired by the new 2014 Mercedes CLA, for which Mercedes-Benz will exploit the power of Instagram.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 16 2013 - 11:52pm

Citroen releases more information on Hybrid Air technology

Taking center stage at the Peugeot Citroen booth at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show will be the company's showcase of its new Hybrid Air technology in a low-cost hybrid drive train that improves fuel economy in a big way.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 16 2013 - 11:21pm

Renault releases details on Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo

Entering the "super mini" class of emerging vehicle types in Europe, the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo is a fiery little 200 horsepower goer.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 16 2013 - 11:01pm

Alfa Romeo Gloria concept announced for Geneva

A collaborative project between Alfa and students at the European Design Institute, the Gloria is a car meant for the Asian and American markets.

By Anthony Faccenda Feb 16 2013 - 5:11pm

BMW recalls 570,000 vehicles over engine stalling issue

BMW's massive recall affects multiple models including 1-Series, 3-Series and Z4 vehicles. Saturday's recall comes just one day after BMW recalled over 30,000 BMW X5 SUVs over brake problems.

2013 Subaru Outback Canada retained value award

By Denis Flierl Feb 16 2013 - 10:26am

2013 Subaru Outback gains traction in Canada

The Subaru brand is getting awards all over the globe and the all-wheel-drive 2013 Outback is getting its fourth future value award in Canada.

By Denis Flierl Feb 16 2013 - 8:00am

2014 Chevrolet SS bucks the trend with smoking hot V8

Chevrolet goes against conventional wisdom with the 2014 Chevrolet SS, their first rear-drive performance sedan with a high-performance V8 in 17 years.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 16 2013 - 12:51am

Mercedes-Benz AMG inspires world's most powerful powerboat

The AMG has inspired the world's most powerful electric drive powerboat, built as a prototype by Cigarette Racing in Miami and debuting at the Miami International Boat Show this weekend.

By Anthony Faccenda Feb 15 2013 - 9:12pm

Chrysler recalls Dodge Viper over dangerous airbag deployment issue

Chrysler's recall of the Dodge Viper comes just one day after the automaker issued a massive recall of 360,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a rear axle issue.

By Anthony Faccenda Feb 15 2013 - 6:58pm

BMW recalls over 30,000 SUVs due to hazardous brake defect

BMW has decided to recall 30,265 model-year 2007 to 2010 BMW X5 SUVs due to a sizable number of warranty claims pertaining to loss of power assist braking,

The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo courtesy of Newspress.

By Don Bain Feb 15 2013 - 4:24pm

Tuning the Buick Verano Turbo to perfect pitch

Buick is known for building cars as quiet as a mausoleum on a moonless night, but when a turbocharger was added to the elegant Verano model, the brand suspected it might attract a more discerning buyer interested in the sound an engine should make as it speeds away.

By David Herron Feb 15 2013 - 3:08pm

CNN Reporter drives Tesla Model S from Wash. D.C. to Boston, where Broder failed

A brave CNN reporter repeated last weeks ill-fated trip by NY Times' John Broder, and easily drove from Washington D.C. to Boston on electricity, in the winter, stopping only at Supercharger stations.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 15 2013 - 2:45pm

McLaren P1 interior revealed, plus more images of the supercar

McLaren has finally given a solid glimpse of the interior of the P1's interior as well as more publicity shots of the P1 pending its debut in the UAE.

By David Herron Feb 15 2013 - 2:18pm

California Energy Commission expands clean transportation with $17 million in grants

California's long standing policy stance on supporting clean transportation got another $17 million in support with eight projects to increase biofuels and electric vehicle adoption in California.

2013 Subaru Impreza, Outback and BRZ awards

By Denis Flierl Feb 15 2013 - 12:33pm

2013 Subaru Impreza, Outback and BRZ awarded Best-in-class honors

The Subaru brand has the best resale value of any cars on the planet and the Canadians adore their 2013 Subaru Impreza, Outback and BRZ.

2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

By Denis Flierl Feb 15 2013 - 9:40am

STI completes 2013 Subaru WRX STI shakedown [video]

The Subaru STI team has completed the shakedown of the 2013 WRX STI in preparation for the 2013 Nurburgring 24-hour race and their third straight victory.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 15 2013 - 6:27am

Ram Truck named 'Most Improved' in JD Power dependability study

J.D. Power and Associates has named Ram Truck the most improved brand in its 2013 dependability study. The overall industry average improvement was five percent, but Ram still doesn't rank first.

By David Herron Feb 14 2013 - 6:10pm

NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg calls for 10,000 electric car charging stations

As part of an effort to green New York City, Mayor Bloomberg has set in motion changes to add significant new electric car recharging infrastructure, creating conditions that might make electric vehicle adoption more attractive.

By David Herron Feb 14 2013 - 4:07pm

Tesla Motors fires back at NY Times John Broder over failed Model S test drive

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk shows off vehicle log data to back up claims that John Broder essentially fabricated a no-win situation that ended up with the Tesla Model S he'd borrowed on the back of a flatbed truck.