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 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.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 30 2013 - 12:37pm

Mercedes-Benz unveils Super Bowl ad starring Kate Upton, Usher and the Devil

What would you do for the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA? Mercedes-Benz's new Super Bowl commercial features Willem Dafoe as the Devil attempting to get an unsuspecting man to sign his soul away for the upcoming luxury compact car.

By David Herron Jan 30 2013 - 12:34pm

Ford electrified vehicles gaining market share over Toyota's hybrids

Ford's plan to gain electrified car market share from Toyota is paying off with another month of sales and market share gain in hybrid vehicles.

By Patrick Rall Jan 30 2013 - 12:25pm

Toyota recalls 907k Corolla, Matrix models over unwanted airbag deployment

Toyota Motor Corp has announced a global recall of 907,000 Toyota Corolla and Matrix models over a concern that an electric fault in the supplemental restraint system could cause the airbags to open unnecessarily – with 752,000 of those affected vehicles in the United States.

By John Goreham Jan 30 2013 - 11:46am

Honda will integrate Apple's Siri in select models in 2013

Now Honda and Acura drivers will have a companion to ask "where was I going again?" as Siri joins the Honda family.

David Higgins 2013 Subaru WRX STI Sno*Drift Rally race car

By Denis Flierl Jan 30 2013 - 8:28am

Duct tape and shoe laces propel WRX STI to second overall in Sno*Drift Rally [video]

The 2013 Subaru WRX STI driven by David Higgins took second overall in the first Sno*Drift Rally race after being put back together with duct tape and a co-drivers shoe laces.

By Don Bain Jan 30 2013 - 1:06am

Nissan Renault join Schwarzenegger's R20 for Vienna Conference

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is backing R20 Regions of Climate Action, the activist group founded by former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010, under the auspices of the UN, by partnering with the imminent Vienna R20 Conference.

A closed GM dealership from Wikimedia Creative Commons Attribution 2.0

By Don Bain Jan 29 2013 - 6:54pm

NADA urges dealers to not become Senior Centers

The National Auto Dealers Association will help service centers avoid becoming Senior Centers next month with a workshop titled, 5 Ways to Engage the Next Generation of Owners.

By John Goreham Jan 29 2013 - 6:17pm

Chevy supports CO2 reduction initiatives with novel projects

Chevy supports CO2 reduction and its support of IdleAir, a product that prevents trucks from idling is a good example of the scope of its projects.

By David Herron Jan 29 2013 - 6:01pm

Sears installing electric car fast charging stations in Tennessee and Arizona

The electric car fast charging stations, which offer an 80% recharge within 30 minutes, are being deployed to Sears stores in areas with the most electric vehicles and highest store traffic.

By Patrick Rall Jan 29 2013 - 12:29pm

The Chevrolet Cruze diesel set to debut in the Windy City

We have known for months now that GM would be launching a diesel powered Chevrolet Cruze for the US market and it appears as though the new Cruze Eco-D will make its grand debut in nine days at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

Virginia will only tax plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles

By Nicolas Zart Jan 29 2013 - 10:13am

Virginia State Is Now Also Considering Taxing Electric Vehicles

After Washington State announced taxing electric vehicles, Texas soon followed. Now the State of Virginia wants to tax electric vehicles but no longer gasoline cars.

By John Goreham Jan 29 2013 - 9:05am

Cadillac opens V-series driving academy for thrill seeking enthusiasts

Cadillac has partnered with the Spring Mountain Resort and Motor Club to bring fans and owners of the Cadillac CTS-V a driving experience sure to both thrill and educate.

By Denis Flierl Jan 29 2013 - 7:52am

New Subaru hybrid will make its world debut this spring

Subaru is developing its first hybrid model and the new hybrid powertrian will be ready to make its global debut this year at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 29 2013 - 1:54am

Kia to show where babies come from during Super Bowl

On an epic journey nine months in the making, Kia Motors will showcase a commercial showing where babies come from during the Super Bowl this weekend.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 28 2013 - 9:55pm

Critic calls Volkswagen's Super Bowl ad 'blackface with voices'

Despite its 'Get In Get Happy' slogan, two prominent journalists have accused Volkswagen's newly released Super Bowl XLVII commercial of being racist, one even comparing it to a minstrel show.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2013 - 8:11pm

Mopar 13 Dodge Dart details leaked by Canadian Dodge website

While the Chrysler Group is waiting until the upcoming Chicago Auto Show to debut the new Mopar 13, the Canadian Dodge website has let the car out of the bag with full details on the 2013 Dodge Dart Mopar 13 package.

By David Herron Jan 28 2013 - 7:25pm

Daimler, Ford, Nissan aim to develop affordable fuel cell vehicles by 2017

The new alliance pledges to work together to develop a common fuel cell stack and other items that will lead to volume production of fuel cells, cost savings through economy of scale, and make an affordable fuel cell vehicle a reality.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2013 - 6:45pm

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible to debut in Geneva

Last week we showed you what appeared to be leaked images of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible and word on the streets is that the drop top C7 Stingray will make its formal debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2013 - 5:44pm

Toyota recalling 16 popular models including Camry, Prius and Corolla for airbag risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select Toyota models including the Prius, the Camry, the Corolla and many more over a concern that the airbag system may be incorrectly calibrated – although the specifics of this new recall have kept the number of vehicles actually recalled to a relatively low figure of just 3,235 vehicles.

By John Goreham Jan 28 2013 - 5:07pm

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club has value where it counts

Mazda reconfigured the trims for the MX-5 Miata and it now offers all the go fast bits for much less money in the new Club trim.

A 2013 Chevrolet Malibu coming off of the Fairfax line

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2013 - 3:32pm

GM invests $600 million in Kansas to build Chevy Malibu, Buick LaCrosse

General Motors announced today that they will invest $600 million in their Fairfax Assembly and Stamping Plant where the popular Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu are built – bringing the total moneys invested in the Kansas facility since 2003 up into the range of $2.5 billion dollars.

By Nicolas Zart Jan 28 2013 - 2:57pm

Texas Also Considers Taxing Electric Vehicles

Washing state has passed a $100 electric vehicle tax fee while other states observe the consequences. Now the state of Texas is also considering taxing electric vehicles for road use and maintenance.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with the hood up.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2013 - 2:38pm

GM explains the many vents of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

General Motors has continued to keep the steady flow of information on the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – recently offering up two new videos that look at the exterior design of the new C7 Corvette while also explaining the function of the new vents in the hood and on the rear quarter panels.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2013 - 12:47pm

Toyota outsells GM, Volkswagen to claim 2012 global sales title

Sales numbers from around the world are in and Toyota Motor Corporation outsold General Motors and Volkswagen Group in 2012 – allowing the Japanese automaker to reclaim the title that GM snatched away in 2011.

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