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 Denis Flierl G+ Nov 28 2012 - 7:36am

2014 Hennessey Venom GT2 gets your heart pumping

Hennessey Performance has done it again by building the production 2014 Hennessey Venom GT2 that pumps out a mind-numbing 1500 horsepower.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 27 2012 - 5:21pm

2014 Chevy Spark will be the fastest affordable electric vehicle and quickest to charge

The new 2014 Chevy Spark Electric will be the only affordable EV that can accelerate to 60 mph in under 8 seconds.

Jon Lauckner, General Motors Chief Technology Officer, vice president of Global

By David Herron G+ Nov 27 2012 - 4:22pm

GM accelerating electric vehicle technology development, in China

Jon Lauckner spoke in Beijing today about GM's research into vehicle electrification, and the expansion of GM's electrified vehicle research and development operations in China.

The new 2013 Honda CR-Z defies conventional hybrid logic

By Nicolas Zart Nov 27 2012 - 4:05pm

2013 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Gets Performance And Styling Upgrades

The Honda CR-Z is in a different hybrid world than most others. Find out what next year’s version has in store for you.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 27 2012 - 12:58pm

Chrysler unveils Town & Country S before LA Show

The 2013 Chrysler Town & Country S is unveiled before the LA Auto Show as a new trim level in the Chrysler S-series of trim packaged models.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 27 2012 - 8:14am

2014 Subaru BRZ STI coming with power and performance upgrades

The 2014 Subaru BRZ STI is coming next year and will get engine and suspension upgrades worthy of the STI badge.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 27 2012 - 1:54am

Jeep Wrangler repeats win of two Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards

The Jeep Wrangler has once again taken the Best Resale Value Award for Compact Utility Vehicle and a second consecutive Top 10 Best Resale Value spot as well.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 27 2012 - 1:41am

Porsche receives 3 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards

Porsche has received three Best Resale Value Awards from KBB for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne and the 2013 Porsche Panamera, including a Top 10 Best Resale Value win.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 26 2012 - 8:41pm

U.S. confirmed Ford Fiesta ST gets SVT performance

The new high-performance 2014 Ford Fiesta ST has been confirmed for a U.S. launch and gets its performance with help from the SVT team.

By John Goreham G+ Nov 26 2012 - 4:33pm

Toyota and Lexus named the best resale brands

Kelley Blue Book delivers the message, but buyer's wallets determined the winners

Nissan readies the electric version of its VN200

By Nicolas Zart Nov 26 2012 - 2:45pm

Nissan Gives The Electric Version of Its NV200 A Go Ahead

An electric version of Nissan’s NV200 taxi is being tested in Spain. Nissan plans production by the end of 2013.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 26 2012 - 8:26am

Audi planning Crosslane Coupe inspired 282 mpg city car

Audi is developing a new “affordable” four-seat city car that is capable of getting 282 mpg and will be based on the A1 platform and Crosslane Coupe Concept styling.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 26 2012 - 7:19am

Ford improves appeal of 2014 Fiesta with new technology

Ford is increasing the appeal of the new 2014 Fiesta around the globe by adding new technology that is attracting new buyers.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 25 2012 - 7:58am

Ferrari experiences Chinese passion with F12 Berlinetta debut

250,000 enthusiastic people lined the streets in Guangzhou to see the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta debut as the Prancing Horse celebrates 20 years in China.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Nov 25 2012 - 4:22am

Audi may be plotting an R10 diesel-electric hybrid hypercar

Using its Le Mans-developed hybrid technology, Audi may be planning a surprise supercar they could badge as an R10.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 24 2012 - 8:17am

2014 Chevrolet Impala starts at $27,535 with added technology

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala pricing has been announced and the flagship sedan gets new styling, features and technology.

By Nicolas Zart Nov 23 2012 - 2:52pm

BMW LA Auto Show i4 No Show And i3 Extended Range Option

Rumors are fun to follow but don’t always pan out. BMW will not show its mystery i4 at the LA Auto Show after all.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 23 2012 - 12:36pm

GM ‘burns rubber’ to gain fuel-mileage advantage [video]

General Motors is literally burning rubber in order to improve fuel mileage with new technology to produce ultra-fuel-efficient tires.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 23 2012 - 10:03am

Ford Fiesta continues world dominance with Asian debut

The new 2013 Ford Fiesta is on a march to be a global game-changer and makes its Asian debut at Auto Guangzhou 2012 in China.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 23 2012 - 8:34am

Audi and Jennifer Lopez open "Disneyland" of dealerships in Dubai

Jennifer Lopez helped Audi go big in Dubai as the German automaker has opened their biggest car dealership in the world that sounds more like an amusement park.

By David Herron G+ Nov 22 2012 - 4:00pm

KleenSpeed's KAR could storm electric car market, but needs a manufacturer

Calling it the "Car of the Future," KleenSpeed unveiled the KAR, a $10,000ish electric car with a 150 mile electric driving range, that could erase one of the major hurdles to electric vehicle adoption, if the company can find a manufacturing partner.

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 22 2012 - 8:32am

2014 Subaru Forester makes debut in troubled China

Subaru has unveiled the all-new 2014 Forester in China at the 2012 Guangzhou International Motor Show in the midst of consumer backlash and economic uncertainties in China.

By Don Bain Nov 21 2012 - 8:14pm

MPG to name Cadillac ATS Vehicle of the Year in LA

The Cadillac ATS is collecting a lot of accolades and acclaim from the media, to which California’s Motor Press Guild (MPG) will add their own Vehicle of the Year Award to the luxury sedan during a ceremony next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 21 2012 - 6:54pm

Toyota recalls 150,000 Tacoma pickups due to rust problems

Concerned vehicles may suffer from frame corrosion issues, which could result in spare tires becoming loose.

By David Herron G+ Nov 21 2012 - 6:48pm

DOE's Clean Cities new projects to facilitate shift to clean fuels for cars and trucks

New projects announced by the Dept. of Energy's Clean Cities program are funding efforts across the U.S. to improve alternative fuel infrastructure, training, ordinances, purchasing guidelines and even highway road signage.

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 21 2012 - 5:14pm

Consumer Reports calls new Cadillac CUE infotainment system 'convoluted and frustrating'

Cadillac's new CUE infotainment system has received a less than stellar review from Consumer Reports, but it as damning as the site's critique of the MyFord Touch system?

An image from the downloadable NICB report charting Prius thefts by year.

By Don Bain Nov 21 2012 - 2:52pm

Prius is least stolen, most often recovered vehicle in US

Just as Black Friday nears, and HEAT programs across the country are reminding us to lock our cars and conceal our valuables while shopping for the holidays, NICB reveals one way to eliminate or at least reduce auto theft is simply to drive a Prius – the least stolen vehicle in the US.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 21 2012 - 11:34am

2013 SRT Viper goes 206, becomes fastest American production car ever (New Images)

The production launch of the 2013 SRT Viper is getting very close and today, the Chrysler Group offered up more information (and new pictures) of their new supercar including an incredible top speed of 206 miles per hour – making the 2013 Viper the fastest normal production car from an American automaker, ever.

2013 Nissan Altima Black Friday surprise

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 21 2012 - 10:46am

Nissan to give Black Friday shoppers a warm surprise

In a brilliant marketing move, Nissan is using a pair of new 2013 Nissan Altima sedans and a 2013 Nissan Quest to give Black Friday shoppers a warm refuge as they wait in line and brave the cold.

Visteon shows you all a Leaf could be by personalizing it

By Nicolas Zart Nov 21 2012 - 10:19am

Visteon e-Bee All A Nissan Leaf Could Be

Visteon has a vision on how transportation should look like in the very near future. C Chances are, it will also fit your needs.

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