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.

Chevy introduces the 2L Turbo Diesel Cruze today $25,695!

By Nicolas Zart Feb 7 2013 - 12:02pm

Price Update: Chicago Auto Show Unveiling the Chevy Cruze Diesel 2.0 TD

Chevrolet is unveiling the Cruze Turbo Diesel 2.0 TD at the Chicago Auto Show. Are you ready for a diesel now?

By Nicolas Zart Feb 7 2013 - 11:20am

AeroVironment Dealer Program Takes Care of Permits, Charging Stations and More

AeroVironment is unveiling a car dealerships training designed to ease the installation, financing of charging stations with a 24 hour, 7 days a week warranty. The streamlined process makes it easier to own an electric vehicles.

By John Goreham Feb 7 2013 - 8:08am

Ford Focus Electric proves electric drive cars are just as safe as conventional vehicles

The Ford Focus Electric has earned a top safety rating. Just one more example that electric vehicles are as safe as conventional cars their same size.

Subaru VIZIV Concept, 2013 Outback Diesel Lineartronic, 2014 Forester

By Denis Flierl Feb 7 2013 - 7:57am

Subaru unveiling three new cars at Geneva Motor Show

Subaru will unveil three important new cars in Geneva, the world premiere of the VIZIV Concept, the 2013 Outback Diesel Lineartronic and all-new 2014 Forester.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 7 2013 - 2:48am

Pininfarina teases Sergio concept before Geneva show

World renowned auto design house Pininfarina has announced that it will debut a concept car at this year's Geneva Motor Show as a tribute to the late Sergio Pininfarina.

By Don Bain Feb 7 2013 - 1:29am

Mazda named Most Affordable Brand by Kelley Blue Book

According to the nationally recognized automotive evaluator, the Mazda lineup provides the Lowest 5-Year Cost of Ownership of any brand available in the US.

2012 Nissan Leaf. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain.

By Don Bain Feb 6 2013 - 11:47pm

New technology may take EV charging down to minutes

Potential Difference, Inc. thinks it shouldn’t take much more time to charge an electric car than it does to charge your smartphone or laptop and they have an have exclusive license from Georgia Institute of Technology and Harvard graduate Elliott Small to seek funding to prove it.

By John Goreham Feb 6 2013 - 8:07pm

First look at BMW's surprising new 3 Series Gran Turismo

BMW super-sizes and hatch-backs the 3 Series and creates an X6 for a slightly lower tax bracket

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2013 - 6:48pm

The fastest Lamborghini ever could help celebrate their 50th birthday in Geneva

We have known for some time that Lamborghini will build their fastest supercar ever to celebrate the company’s 50th birthday but new information suggests that this new supercar will debut earlier than expected at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show – and more than one unit will be built.

By John Goreham Feb 6 2013 - 3:54pm

2014 Nissan Titan pickup will challenge Ford F150 and Chevy Silverado

Nissan will give the Titan pickup truck a long overdue redesign in 2014. Although Nissan trails the GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado, and Ford F-150 things are looking bright for Nissan.

Better Place leaves US and Australian market

By Nicolas Zart Feb 6 2013 - 2:52pm

Better Places Retracts From US and Australian Electric Vehicle Market

Better Place shifts its business model, concentrates on key areas, Denmark and Israel. It leaves the US and Australian market behind.

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2013 - 2:45pm

Honda Civic Wagon Concept coming to Geneva, teased in new artwork

Honda of Europe has announced that among the company debuts at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show will be the Honda Civic Wagon Concept – with the image on the right offering us our first look at the new 5-door version of the popular compact.

Continental’s Conti EcoPlus HD3 get EPA certificate

By Nicolas Zart Feb 6 2013 - 2:13pm

Continental's Conti EcoPlus HD3 Gets SmartWay Thumbs Up

Continental’s Conti EcoPlus HD3 gets EPA certification. Long haul trucks now new tires to choose from.

By Patrick Rall Feb 6 2013 - 12:54pm

2013 Global RallyCross Ford Fiesta ST to debut at the Chicago Auto Show

The Ford Fiesta dominated almost every race in the 2012 Global RallyCross season including a championship by driver Tanner Foust but at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Ford Motorsports will unveil the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST rally car that will serve as the GRC car for Foust, Brian Deegan and Ken Block in the upcoming season.

By Anthony Faccenda Feb 6 2013 - 12:49pm

Mitsubishi recalls i-MiEV electric cars due to dangerous brake flaw

Mitsubishi has recalled over 1,400 model-year 2012 i-MiEV electric vehicles due to a brake system vacuum pump problem.

By David Herron Feb 6 2013 - 12:14pm

2013 Nissan Leaf delivers high end Bose sound system with high efficiency

The new American-built 2013 Nissan Leaf sports higher energy efficiency, including a highly efficient high end audio system from Bose.

By Anthony Faccenda Feb 6 2013 - 11:27am

One of four remaining James Bond Aston Martin DB5s goes up for sale

A rare Aston Martin DB5 used in the James Bond series is currently up for sale thanks to Aston Martin Specialist Dealer RS Williams with an hefty asking price of $4.7 million.

By John Goreham Feb 6 2013 - 11:12am

Hotter Ford Focus ST coming to the Chicago Auto Show

fifteen52 will show off the TrackSTer Ford Focus ST as part of its partnership with Ford and racer Ken Block at CAS.

By Denis Flierl Feb 6 2013 - 7:59am

2015 Ford Mustang to receive new global platform designation

The 2015 Ford Mustang won’t be called by the old S197 platform, but will receive a new designation to go along with the extensive changes coming for the new global pony car.

By Anthony Faccenda Feb 5 2013 - 9:15pm

Rapper The Game remains loyal to San Francisco, shows of 49ers-themed Dodge Challenger

On Monday morning, just one day after the 49ers disappointing Super Bowl loss, The Game posted pictures of his 49ers-themed Dodge Challenger and 49ers tattoo on Instagram.

2013 Subaru WRX / WRX STI Special Edition models

By Denis Flierl Feb 5 2013 - 7:17pm

Subaru WRX / WRX STI special edition models are super exclusive

Subaru has announced pricing on two limited run exclusive 2013 Special Edition WRX and WRX STI sedan models that will be coming to the U.S. this spring.

Ford trains dealerships to handle hybrids in order to increase sales

By Nicolas Zart Feb 5 2013 - 7:06pm

How Carmakers Can Train Dealerships To Sell More Electric Vehicles

The relationship between dealerships and electric vehicles is not easy. Certain carmakers are training and certifying dealerships to increase sales.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 5 2013 - 5:30pm

1967 Alvis Burns Special one-of-a-kind car being auctioned

At the Silverstone Auctions later this month, a unique 1967 Alvis Burns Special saloon will be up for sale after winning awards at several concourses.

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2013 - 5:28pm

Have a look and listen at the Ferrari F70/F150 hybrid supercar on the track

Ferrari has spent the last year or so teasing us about the upcoming Enzo successor that could be named the F70 or the F150 and while we don’t know what it will be called, we do know that it will be awesome and the most recent proof of this awesomeness being a five minute video of a drivetrain test mule in action on the track.

By David Herron Feb 5 2013 - 3:19pm

UPS deploying over 100 electric delivery vans in California

The deployment of 100 electric delivery vans by UPS is expected to save 126,000 gallons per year and play a role in helping to implement California's zero emissions vehicle goals.

The 2013 Scion iQ. Photo courtesy of Scion.

By Don Bain Feb 5 2013 - 3:08pm

Scion iQ a smart buy for those on a budget

The 2013 Scion iQ has taken the 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book today for the lowest projected costs of ownership in the subcompact category – echoing our admonition yesterday that though bigger may be better, smaller is cheaper.

By Patrick Rall Feb 5 2013 - 2:51pm

The Chrysler Group Top 6 sellers in January 2013 include some surprises

The Chrysler Group has long been lead in monthly and annual sales by models like the Ram Trucks, the minivan lineup and the large sedans including the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300 but in January 2013, some surprising models found themselves atop the list of the company’s bestselling vehicles.

By David Herron Feb 5 2013 - 2:31pm

Plug-in hybrids like Chevy Volt to rapidly gain popularity, according to report

According to research firm Frost and Sullivan, plug-in hybrid cars are naturally more popular than battery electric cars, and as a result PHEV or EREV sales will grow more rapidly.

Strong sales in January due to the Toyota Prius

By Nicolas Zart Feb 5 2013 - 1:54pm

Trying To Understand The January EV Sales Winner

Figures don’t lie but carmaker can figure almost anything from numbers. Last month’s alternative energy vehicle sales were good but doesn’t paint an accurate vision.

By John Goreham Feb 5 2013 - 10:43am

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe price comes as a fuel economy shocker

Hyundai has announced prices for one of the best values in the 3-row compact/mid-size crossover marketplace. Hidden in the announcement is a fuel economy surprise to some.

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