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 16 2013 - 9:39pm

Via Motors unveils electric monster truck with the fuel efficiency of a Prius

Maximum Bob Lutz, a backer of Via Motors, unveiled an improved line of plug-in hybrid electric trucks that can lower a company's fuel costs, power job sites without requiring a spare generator, repower a neighborhood in emergencies, and drive the company President around town.

By David Herron Jan 16 2013 - 6:32pm

Fisker Automotive may be seeking salvation from China

Fisker Automotive is in a hard place, unable to manufacture or sell the Karma luxury plug-in hybrid sedan, unable to begin Atlantic production, is reportedly turning to the Chinese for help.

The 2013 Ford F-150 courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

By Don Bain Jan 16 2013 - 6:02pm

Ford trumps Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards

For the third straight year Ford has taken top honors in the Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer and Overall Loyalty to Make categories of the Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, announced at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit.

By John Goreham Jan 16 2013 - 4:36pm

Kia launches 2014 Cadenza, its most advanced car ever in Detroit

Kia reveals Cadenza, a new front-drive luxury model at the Detroit Auto Show. Lincoln Motor Company has yet another reason to worry.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2013 - 4:34pm

The VL Destino packs 2013 Corvette ZR1 or 2014 Stingray power in Fisker Karma skin

Among the more unique vehicles to debut at this week’s 2013 Detroit Auto Show is the VL Destino – a high performance luxury sedan that features the exterior shape of the electric Fisker Karma with a drivetrain borrowed from either the 2013 Corvette ZR1 or the new 2014 Corvette Stingray.

The 2013 Ram 1500 with the Truck of the Year trophy in the back.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2013 - 2:43pm

The 2013 Ram 1500 named 2013 North American Truck of the Year

Among the major announcements at this week’s launch of the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit was the North American Truck of the Year with the heavily decorated 2013 Ram 1500 taking the top honors for the truck and utility vehicle segment – joining the Cadillac ATS in an all-American sweep of what is arguably the biggest award issued each year in the US market.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 16 2013 - 2:11pm

Cadillac ELR named best-designed production car at 2013 NAIAS

The newly unveiled 2014 Cadillac ELR has earned the EyesOn Design award, an honor which the ELR's concept model won back in 2009. The ELR beat out several impressive vehicles including the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

Toyota Prius C wins Greenest top spot from the ACEE

By Nicolas Zart Jan 16 2013 - 1:30pm

The ACEE Awards Toyota Prius C Greenest 2013 Car

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, ACEEE has nominated the Toyota Prius C as “greenest” 2013 car. Find out who else made the list.

By Patrick Rall Jan 16 2013 - 12:20pm

The 2014 Cadillac ELR brings Chevy Volt efficiency to a sleek luxury coupe

We knew that it was coming well in advance due to hints and teasers from the automaker but yesterday at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, General Motors unveiled the new 2014 Cadillac ELR – a high end luxury coupe packing the super efficient electric drivetrain of the Chevrolet Volt and when it hits showrooms, it will be the most efficient luxury car available in the United States.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 16 2013 - 11:50am

Homeland star Damian Lewis will test driving skills on Top Gear premiere

Lewis, who recently won a Golden Globe for his performance in Showtime's hit drama Homeland, will compete in Top Gear's popular segment called Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. If Lewis wishes to post a top time he'll have to beat fellow Golden Globe winner Matt Le Blanc, who currently holds the record for fastest lap.

By John Goreham Jan 16 2013 - 10:07am

2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray heads from Detroit to NY for its homecoming

60 years ago to the day Chevy launched the Corvette in New York. Tomorrow the 2014 Corvette Stingray returns to the Big Apple looking great for a 60 year old.

By Denis Flierl Jan 16 2013 - 7:47am

2014 Subaru Forester continues its global launch

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester continues its global launch and made its Canadian premiere in Montreal.

A 2013 Ford F150 racing a 2013 Chevy Silverado

By Don Bain Jan 15 2013 - 9:37pm

Ford and GM hooking up to cut costs

The vehicles built by Ford and GM have always been uniquely distinct species, but now an agreement signed between the two automotive giants could bring their combined economies of scale to bear on third party production of parts like transmissions.

By Patrick Rall Jan 15 2013 - 9:36pm

The Ford Atlas Concept truck shows a very bright future for the bestselling F150

Ford Motor Company didn’t make a whole lot of noise about what they were bringing to the 2013 North American International Auto Show, when they took the stage in Joe Louis Arena this morning and brought out the new Ford Atlas Concept truck – the Motor Company alluded to a very, very bright future for the popular Ford F150.

The 2013 Audi S7. Image courtesy of Audi.

By Don Bain Jan 15 2013 - 6:33pm

2013 Audi S7 named Connected Car of the Year at luxury level

Since the average person spends over two hours per day in a vehicle, it’s no surprise they are becoming much more than simple conveyances – it’s even less surprising Connected World magazine wants us to know about cars like the 2013 Audi S7 that connect us to the global village best.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 15 2013 - 3:53pm

Hyundai unveils hot new HCD-14 Genesis concept luxury sedan

Hyundai's HCD-14 Genesis concept features a wild, pillar-less suicide door configuration and massive amounts of style as the company's new design direction for luxury sedans.

By John Goreham Jan 15 2013 - 3:13pm

Nissan reveals Resonance, the next generation Murano, at Detroit Auto Show

Introduced at the Detroit Auto Show, Resonance is a new Nissan crossover that may reveal the next Murano.

2014 Acura MDX Prototype unveil at NAIAS

By Aaron Turpen Jan 15 2013 - 2:25pm

2014 Acura MDX Prototype makes debut at NAIAS, giving powerful design cues for future SUVs

The new MDX Prototype showcases the future design direction of Acura's next-generation of sport utilities. The new MDX production will release mid-year as an all-wheel and front-wheel-drive SUV.

By Nicolas Zart Jan 15 2013 - 2:15pm

Electric Buckeye Bullet Aims For 400 MPH

What a different world it is when electric vehicles tackle speed record, hill-climbs and racing. The Buckeye Bullet is back for another world speed record.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 15 2013 - 11:37am

Nissan debuts new 2014 Versa Note at NAIAS - a roomy car with a tiny price

The all-new 2014 Nissan Versa Note made its North American debut at the auto show in Detroit, showcasing the next generation of this popular hatchback.

By John Goreham Jan 15 2013 - 10:53am

Lexus reveals attractive, sporty 2014 IS sedan at Detroit Auto Show

Lexus improves on a good car in three ways customers will love. The new 2014 IS will compete well with the BMW 3 Series.

Honda Urban SUV Concept at 2013 Detroit Auto Show

By John Goreham Jan 15 2013 - 8:54am

Honda Reveals Affordable and Practical Urban SUV Concept at Detroit Auto Show

Honda's new cute ute, revealed at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, will be fun, fuel efficient, practical, and affordable. Targeted towards younger, city drivers. Sounds like classic Honda.

By Denis Flierl Jan 15 2013 - 8:03am

Audi RS 7 Sportback revealed with more power than the S8

Audi has confirmed the new 2014 RS 7 Sportback will be headed to U.S. shores with a powerful twin-turbo V8 while making its debut in Detroit.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe

By Patrick Rall Jan 14 2013 - 10:44pm

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuts at NAIAS along with vintage support

While the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray made its formal debut last night at a private event in Detroit, today’s start of the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit marked the public debut of the C7 Corvette – with a cast of characters that included one example of every generation Corvette that drew massive crowds all day long.

By David Herron Jan 14 2013 - 9:34pm

Nissan to build dealership-based CHADEMO quick charging network

Nissan's electric car, the LEAF, has quick charge capability that can do an 80% recharge in under 1/2 hour, but it's only useful if there's enough quick charge stations available to the public, a task that Nissan is about to undertake.

The new 2013 BMW 320i. Image courtesy of BMW USA.

By Don Bain Jan 14 2013 - 8:43pm

BMW ups the ante with the completely new 320i

BMW’s 3-Series vehicles have long been the benchmark by which sports cars are measured and that level was reset last year when the sixth generation of the fabled line was released to the world.

By Patrick Rall Jan 14 2013 - 8:23pm

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 debuts in Detroit with improved performance, more MPGs

The big news from the Chrysler Group at today’s start of the 2013 North American International Auto Show was the formal introduction of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and while this high performance SUV is best known for going fast – some new features will help the 2014 SRT Jeep tow more while offering better fuel economy and performance.

By David Herron Jan 14 2013 - 5:24pm

2013 Leaf price falls to $29k, almost as low as the hybrids

With US based production, Nissan was able to radically lower the 2013 Nissan Leaf starting price to $28,800 MSRP, and with tax incentives the price falls below that of the Toyota Prius.

Maserati Quattroporte unveil photo at NAIAS

By Aaron Turpen Jan 14 2013 - 4:25pm

2013 Maserati Quattroporte breaks cover at NAIAS as aggressive game changer

Maserati unveiled the beautiful, all-new 2013 Quattroporte at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, but the real news was CEO Harald Wester's emphasis on the brand's imminent takeover of the luxury market.

By David Herron Jan 14 2013 - 3:52pm

Tesla Model X updated design revealed at 2013 NAIAS in Detroit

The updated design for Tesla's upcoming all electric SUV, the Tesla Model X, was revealed in Detroit on Monday, ahead of the company's official press conference on Tuesday.

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