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 Patrick Rall Feb 1 2013 - 5:14pm

The TorqueNews Top Vehicles of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show - GM takes the cake

Over the past few weeks we have taken a close look at the new debuts at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall and with such a big year at hand – the folks here at TorqueNews put our heads together to come up with our favorites from Detroit in a variety of categories.

By Anthony Faccenda Feb 1 2013 - 5:12pm

GM recalls 2013 Chevy Malibu over dangerous suspension bolt issue

General Motor's recall affects 8,519 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the United States, as well as another 1,000 in Mexico, Canada and overseas.

By Denis Flierl Feb 1 2013 - 4:36pm

2014 Subaru Forester takes on Australia and wins

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is taken on a 60,000 mile treck across five continents and it starts in Australia where it tames the most adventurous terrain.

By John Goreham Feb 1 2013 - 4:13pm

2014 C7 Corvette Stingray's 5 most shocking features

The 2014 C7 Corvette going on sale soon has a mixture of high tech, low tech, and goofy tech features. Here are the 5 most surprising.

The first look at the Scion FR-S Convertible

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2013 - 3:29pm

Toyota GT86 Open Concept to preview Scion FR-S Convertible in Geneva

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that the Toyota GT86 Open Concept will debut at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show and when it does – the world will have its first look at will likely become the Scion FR-S Convertible and possibly the Subaru BRZ Convertible.

A more effective strategy to get electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the road

By Nicolas Zart Feb 1 2013 - 1:59pm

DoE Backs Off 1 Million EVs Estimate by 2015

The Department of Energy is revisiting the 1 million electric vehicles by 2015 estimate. The new aim is to make them more affordable.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2013 - 1:31pm

The 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline will roar into Chicago

Among the introductions at next week’s 2013 Chicago Auto Show will be the 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline with this sinister appearance package coming wrapped around the Hemi-powered Challenger offering 375 horsepower and 410lb-ft of torque.

Mitsubishi's upcoming Outlander PHEV lets you choose EV, hybrid or more

By Nicolas Zart Feb 1 2013 - 11:35am

Global Information Is Upbeat About Electric Vehicle Sales for 2013

Global Information has good numbers to report for hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles this year. Find out what this means for you.

2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

By Denis Flierl Feb 1 2013 - 10:13am

New 2013 Subaru WRX STI to compete in 24-hour Nurburgring

The newly built 2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door will offer enhanced performance as it competes in the 2013 Nurburgring 24-Hour Race.

By Denis Flierl Feb 1 2013 - 8:36am

Mercedes reveals more aggressive 2014 C63 AMG "Edition 507" [video]

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG models are becoming even more aggressive with the addition of a newly developed "Edition 507" coupe and sedan with even more power and performance.

Smog over Beijing's Forbidden City (2005) by Brian Jeffery Beggerly.

By Don Bain Jan 31 2013 - 11:51pm

Even smog can't choke China's love of automobiles

The rapid growth of private automobile ownership in China has resulted in repeatedly choked roadways in populous cities, not to mention the smog-producing ozone and particulates, with the corresponding threats to long-term health.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 31 2013 - 10:45pm

Lincoln debuts Twitter-generated Super Bowl ad

In a first for both the biggest sporting event of the year in the U.S. and for the automotive advertising genre, Lincoln will be showing an advertisement that features a storyline and cameos by Emmitt Smith, Wil Wheaton, and those whose tweets were selected to be part of the commercial.

A still from the Hyundai Super Bowl commercial Epic Playdate

By Aaron Turpen Jan 31 2013 - 5:18pm

Hyundai has Flaming Lips for Super Bowl Ad

Hyundai is pushing the new Santa Fe hard this weekend, with three new ads to air during the big game and an exclusive Flaming Lips song you can download if you're one of the first to access the site.

By David Herron Jan 31 2013 - 5:00pm

Nissan building nationwide electric car fast charging network in 18 months

Nissan has announced plans to build a nationwide network of over electric car fast charging stations, placing the stations at dealerships and other locations, starting by collaborating with eVgo in the Washington DC area to build the first fast charging network in the Northeast.

Plug In America & the DoE push electric vehicle workplace charging

By Nicolas Zart Jan 31 2013 - 3:25pm

Plug In America Helps DoE Charge at Work

Plug In America joins the Department of Energy to help drivers plug in at work. The Workplace Charging Challenge program will extend miles driven on electricity in the USA.

A teaser of the Superman Kia Optima Hybrid

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2013 - 3:24pm

Kia teases Superman themed Optima Hybrid coming to Chicago

The 2013 Chicago Auto Show will bring about the debut of the the Superman Kia Optima Hybrid – the newest superhero themed Korean vehicle and the sixth vehicle in the series of one-off show cars based on popular comic book characters.

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2013 - 2:50pm

New Jeep Cherokee coming this year, 4 more new models coming by 2016

According to the 2012 Chrysler business plan update, the Jeep brand will be getting six new models between now and 2016 – most likely including the new Cherokee and the long rumored Grand Wagoneer.

Ford expects best month ever with hybrid sales

By Nicolas Zart Jan 31 2013 - 2:49pm

Ford Sees Huge Hybrid and Electric Car Sales Jump in January

Ford sees incredible hybrid sales in January. Best month ever might set to shatter previous results.

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2013 - 12:31pm

Full details on the Mopar 13 Dodge Dart - with pictures

While the first details of the Mopar 13 Dodge Dart were leaked via the Dodge of Canada website, the Chrysler Group issued a full statement on the limited edition Dodge Dart with complete information on the sporty compact sedan headed to Chicago.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 31 2013 - 10:32am

Hyundai reveals brilliant Super Bowl ad featuring the Santa Fe fighting bullies [Video]

Having already unveiled commercials for the Hyundai Sonata and Genesis, Hyundai has just released its third and most interesting Super Bowl XLVII ad showcasing the all-new Santa Fe.

By Denis Flierl Jan 31 2013 - 8:19am

Cross GT reveals new premium luxury models for Kia

The new Kia Cross GT Concept is revealed ahead of the Chicago Auto Show and shows the future of Kia’s new design language and it will be more luxurious than ever.

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S line. Image courtesy of Audi USA.

By Don Bain Jan 31 2013 - 3:47am

Clean or not diesel is coming to America

The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) convenes in Washington today and whether or not diesel engines are better for the environment or not, some 22 new models burning this fuel are coming to America in 2013.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 30 2013 - 7:48pm

Toyota recalls 385,000 Lexus IS vehicles over dangerous visibility issue

Toyota's recall of 385,000 Lexus IS sedans comes in the same day that the automaker recalled 907,000 Toyota Corolla and Matrix vehicles over an airbag issue.

By David Herron Jan 30 2013 - 7:26pm

Fisker urgently seeking partners as Wanxiang scoops up A123, Fiskers battery supplier

Fisker Automotive's Karma production, frozen for six months due to A123's bankruptcy, has left the company in a lurch with no revenues and urgently seeking partners to rescue the company.

By David Herron Jan 30 2013 - 5:45pm

A123 Systems LLC is the new A123 Systems after Wanxiang America buyout

The Chinese buyout of A123 Systems has finished as Wanxiang America takes ownership and announces the future directions and goals for its new lithium-ion battery design and manufacturing subsidiary.

By Patrick Rall Jan 30 2013 - 3:38pm

Dodge getting 2 new models, 4 refreshed by 2016 including new Challenger

Freshly released Chrysler documents have offered some vague information on the future of the Dodge brand lineup including two new models and 4 refreshed versions of vehicles currently in production – one of which will be the next generation Dodge Challenger.

By John Goreham Jan 30 2013 - 3:24pm

MINI enhances driving experience in 3 key ways with ALL4

MINI started out as a supplier of fun, quirky, but not very practical cars. Now that they have hooked us all, they are starting to offer more and more practical, and all-weather vehicles.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 30 2013 - 2:24pm

Aspen considers reducing residential speed limit to 14 mph

In response to complaints of rampant speeding, the Aspen City Council is exploring decreasing the speed limit in the Aspen's West End from 25 mph to 14 mph.

CarCharging strategically expands its presence in California

By Nicolas Zart Jan 30 2013 - 2:05pm

CarCharging Expands Its Charging Stations In California

CarCharging is strategically expanding its footprint in the US. The latest Alameda, CA expansion shows how strategic the move is.

By Patrick Rall Jan 30 2013 - 1:40pm

SRT Viper to be refreshed in 2015, Dart SRT delayed until 2016

Based on an official yet vague company document released today, it appears as though the new SRT Viper will receive a refresh in 2015 while the high performance Dodge Dart SRT looks like it might not arrive until 2016 at the earliest.

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