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 Feb 3 2013 - 8:14am

Forester and WRX help Subaru get a fast start in 2013

The 2013 Subaru Forester and WRX have helped Subaru get to a fast start in 2013 with an impressive increase in January sales, and the new 2014 Subaru Forester is set to launch in the U.S. this spring.

2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

By Denis Flierl Feb 3 2013 - 8:02am

2013 WRX STI improvements produce impressive results

The new improvements made to the 2013 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race car were put to the test at the Fuji Speedway in Japan and produced some impressive results.

Alfa Romeo Mito Audrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition undertaking with Kawasaki

By Aaron Turpen Feb 2 2013 - 11:02pm

Alfa Romeo stages undertaking to show off new MiTo Quadrifoglio

The new Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition was designed in collaboration with the FIM World Superbike Championship and to mark the new model's arrival in the United Kingdom, an awesome stunt called "undertaking" was performed with the car on the Silverstone circuit.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 2 2013 - 1:54pm

McLaren releases new short film - McLaren 50 Courage

Titled "McLaren 50 - Courage" the film focuses on Bruce McLaren, the company's racing team founder and is the first of three specially commissioned short films for the company's 50th anniversary celebrations. See it here.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and new 2014 Cayman

By Denis Flierl Feb 2 2013 - 12:24pm

Cayenne Turbo S and new Cayman to help fuel record sales

The new 2014 Porsche Cayman and 2013 Cayenne Turbo S will launch this spring and help Porsche keep up their record sales pace.

The 1966 Batmobile fetches an auction record

By Nicolas Zart Feb 2 2013 - 12:17pm

1966 Batmobile Fetches Record High at Barrett-Jackson

Holy cow, Batman, someone bought our Batmobile. Find out how much this American TV series icon went for on the Barrett-Jackson auction block.

By Anthony Faccenda Feb 2 2013 - 11:40am

GM expands airbag recall on Buick Verano, Chevy Cruze and Sonic

General Motors has expanded last fall's airbag recall to include an extra 3,896 model-year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevy Cruze and Sonic vehicles in the United States.

By Denis Flierl Feb 2 2013 - 9:39am

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be MVP in Super Bowl

The new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing has been announced, and the new SUV will be starring in three of the five Hyundai Super Bowl ads.

By Aaron Turpen Feb 2 2013 - 3:31am

Nissan debuts new low-impact Smyrna paint plant

Nissan has opened its new paint wing at its Smyrna, Tennessee production facility, billed as the most advanced paint plant in the world, setting new standards for quality and low environmental impacts.

By David Herron Feb 1 2013 - 8:15pm

UQM writes off Coda, piling on doubts of Coda's survival

UQM, Coda Automotive's drive train train supplier, revealed details of their dealings with Coda, including nonpayment of debts, that Coda hadn't ordered any drive train systems during 2012, casting doubt on Coda's ability to survive.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2013 - 7:42pm

New Ferrari Enzo successor (F70/F150) details surface from private company event

It seems as though the folks at Ferrari recently held a private and very exclusive event to preview the Ferrari Enzo replacement to a very select group of people who are likely very wealthy and while there are still many questions on the car that could be called the F70 or the F150 – a leak from the event has provided us with what seem to be more concrete numbers on the newest Italian supercar.

The Ford C-Max & Escape at SIA. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

By Don Bain Feb 1 2013 - 5:40pm

Ford shows it knows snow by partnering with 2013 SIA trade show

As the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) trade show opened in Denver yesterday, Ford fielded a large exhibit to show it knows snow.

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.

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.

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