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.

Ford Fusion Energi wins most connected car award

By Nicolas Zart Jan 9 2013 - 10:37am

Ford Fusion Named Most Connected Car By Connect World

Ford grabs another award making the Fusion Energi the most connected vehicles currently available. So what does it mean for you exactly?

By Denis Flierl Jan 9 2013 - 8:03am

Mercedes reveals new E63 AMG ahead of Detroit

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG will make its world premier in Detroit and has been revealed ahead of the U.S. show.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 9 2013 - 2:54am

Audi named official automobile supplier for Olympic Committee

The five-ringed officials of the International Olympic Committee and their staff will now be driving four-ringed Audi vehicles in this new partnership which becomes effective immediately.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 9 2013 - 12:58am

Stripped swimsuit model's Supra found

Swimsuit model Jess Barton's stolen Toyota Supra speedster found stripped bare in Florida.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2013 - 9:26pm

Chrysler leads the Big 3 in growth for December and the 2012 calendar year

As the 2012 calendar year drew to a close, the Chrysler Group did in December what it had done throughout the year – being among the strongest of the automaker groups in terms of sales growth while also closing out the year as the best of the Detroit Big 3 in year over year growth.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2013 - 7:30pm

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento production details hit the web

While the incredible Lamborghini Sesto Elemento will hit the market in very limited numbers and those few units will not be legal for street use, that doesn’t make the official specifications of this lightweight supercar any less impressive and thanks to an automotive news site in the Netherlands - we have a good idea what to expect when the Sesto Elemento arrives in the garages of multi-millionaires around the world later this year.

Kaley Cuoco, star of The Big Bang Theory. Image courtesy of Toyota.

By Don Bain Jan 8 2013 - 6:48pm

Toyota's Super Bowl ad showcases The Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco

When the 47th Super Bowl hits the airwaves Feb 3, many of the viewers will be as excited by the new ads from brands like Toyota as the game itself, and that can only be enhanced by The Big Bang Theory’s babe-next-door, Kaley Cuoco appearing in the Toyota spot.

By David Herron Jan 8 2013 - 4:33pm

GM opens door to 3rd party infotainment apps in 2014 vehicles

With new developer API program, GM is paving the road to an app store for the infotainment system, with 3rd party developers being invited to build in-vehicle apps.

The 2013 Ram 1500. Image courtesy of the Chrysler Group.

By Don Bain Jan 8 2013 - 4:02pm

Ram 1500 chosen as Four Wheeler's Pickup of the Year

Add to the mounting accolades of the totally refreshed 2013 Ram 1500 with its selection as Four Wheeler Magazine's Pickup Truck of the Year.

By David Herron Jan 8 2013 - 2:41pm

Ford opening SYNC AppLink, increasing smart phone usability in cars

Smart phones are the next big wave in technology, and Ford is opening the door to integrating smart phone apps with automobiles with a new SYNC AppLink developer program.

The Ford MyEnergy Life system can help you save on energy

By Nicolas Zart Jan 8 2013 - 1:47pm

Ford MyEnergi Lifestyle Lowers Your Home Energy Bill

Ford’s MyEnergi Lifestyle integrates plug-in vehicles with smart appliances to better manage energy usage. Find out how.

By John Goreham Jan 8 2013 - 1:27pm

Al-new 2014 Lexus IS will have subscription free data services

The Lexus IS infotainment system will provide real-time traffic and weather even on base models.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2013 - 1:14pm

GM shows off the Volt based Cadillac ELR leading to Detroit debut

The Cadillac ELR will make its grand debut next Monday at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit but as we all prepare for the big Motor City show – General Motors has shown off the new electric Caddy coupe in broad daylight while covered in the familiar black and white camouflage skin.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 8 2013 - 1:02pm

1962 Leyland Routemaster double-decker bus to be auctioned

Silverstone Auctions will be holding its annual Race Retro & Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh next month and one of the featured vehicles on the block will be an iconic 1962 Routemaster double-decker bus, one of the red two-story buses that became the symbol of London.

By Nicolas Zart Jan 8 2013 - 12:25pm

Ford Teams Up With Eaton, SunPower, Whirlpool and Georgia Institute of Technology

Ford is teaming up with energy leaders and smart appliance makers to help you better manage your energy use, ultimately saving money and being more eco-friendly. See how plug-in vehicles and smart appliances work together.

By Patrick Rall Jan 8 2013 - 11:28am

Introducing the 2013 Dodge Dart GT - the highest performane Dart to date

While many expected that the first performance package for the new Dodge Dart would be the same R/T trimline featured on the rest of the Dodge lineup – this morning the Chrysler Group introduced the first performance oriented trimline in the form of the 2013 Dodge Dart GT.

By Denis Flierl Jan 8 2013 - 8:02am

The Chinese love the power of the new Audi A8/S8

Audi AG sales in China has surpassed 400,000 units for first time in 2012 in large part due to the new luxury 2013 A8/S8 sales.

By Denis Flierl Jan 8 2013 - 7:05am

2013 XV Crosstrek is another global winner for Subaru

Subaru has set all-time annual record sales in the U.S., Canada and Australia due to global launches of the new 2013 XV Crosstrek, BRZ and new Impreza.

The 2014 Audi SQ5. Image courtesy of Audi.

By Don Bain Jan 8 2013 - 2:32am

Audi debuts the first gasoline-powered SQ5 at NAIAS

Conceived primarily for sale in the US, Canada and China, Audi will reveal its first-ever gasoline powered SQ5 next week at NAIAS – supercharged, all-wheel drive and developing 354 horsepower while still getting 21-mpg combined.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 7 2013 - 5:31pm

Arnold Schwarzenegger promotes new movie by crushing cars in giant tank

Late last week, Arnold Schwarzenegger invited journalists to an L.A. ranch to discuss his new movie 'The Last Stand' and to crush cars in his M47 Patton tank.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 7 2013 - 3:15pm

NHTSA proposes minimum sound requirements for electric and hybrid vehicles

The new NHTSA proposal stems from the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Acts, which mandated that rules be established to require electric and hybrid vehicles be equipped with a pedestrian alert sound system.

By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2013 - 3:00pm

Chevrolet Camaro wins 3rd straight muscle car sales title, Ford sells more V8s

The Ford Mustang trailed by less than 1,100 units going into December as the pony car attempted to prevent the Chevrolet Camaro from winning its third straight segment sales title but the bowtie-clad muscle car managed to claim its 6th monthly win of the year in December and in doing so – General Motors has the bragging right of offering America’s bestselling muscle car once again.

By David Herron Jan 7 2013 - 1:57pm

Audi is first automaker with Nevada self-driving car license

Audi's research into self-driving cars has netted a "piloted driving and parking" system, and a license from Nevada to operate self-driving autonomous cars.

By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2013 - 1:56pm

Hyundai teases their HCD-14 Concept coming to the Detroit Auto Show

Next week’s 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit is sure to be chock full of exciting new production models and concepts alike and today, we get our first teaser of the Hyundai HCD-14 Concept – although there is little information accompanying the lone shadowy image shown on the right.

By John Goreham Jan 7 2013 - 1:19pm

Ford's new cars will help you get a date and much more

Ford’s partnership with new App suppliers will help you find a date, catch up on your reading, and find that perfect song.

Vovlo introduces its plug-in hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show 2012

By Nicolas Zart Jan 7 2013 - 1:10pm

Volvo Introduces Plug-In Hybrids at The Detroit Auto Show 2013 and More

Volvo is the other come back kid from Europe, much as Ford has done over here in the US. The carmaker, once thought of as dead has come back nicely with a well diversified portfolio of cars, including a plug-in hybrid that will be presented at the Detroit Auto Show.

By Patrick Rall Jan 7 2013 - 10:04am

TorqueNews Exclusive: Ken Lingenfelter's views on a factory LS7-powered 2014 Camaro

A little over a week ago, we talked about the General Motors VIN decoder sheet which indicated that the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro could be packing the LS7 V8 from the Corvette Z06 and while GM isnt offering any comments on this possible new Camaro engine option – we reached out to Mr. Ken Lingenfelter for his input on what GM could have in store for the 2014 Camaro.

By Denis Flierl Jan 7 2013 - 7:57am

2014 Subaru Forester to debut with new Starlink

Subaru will debut their new in-car infotainment system in the new 2014 Forester and later this year in the 2014 Impreza, BRZ and XV Crosstrek.

The Lexus Advanced Active Safety Research Vehicle. Image from YouTube vid.

By Don Bain Jan 6 2013 - 11:11pm

The drive towards autonomous cars picks up pace at CES

The annual electronics showcase let’s the world see all the newest gadgets and gizmos, glimpsing what may change the world to come and this year autonomous cars from Toyota and Audi may create the biggest buzz.

LAX nips the free charge and park for electric vehicles

By Nicolas Zart Jan 6 2013 - 11:58am

No More Free Electric Vehicle Parking at LAX

The free to park and charge business model is being reviewed by some businesses. Are EV owners going to lose their privileges?

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