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.

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?

2013 Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT 86, Scion FR-S

By Denis Flierl Jan 6 2013 - 8:03am

Subaru BRZ is TopGear's Fun-est Car of the Year

The new 2013 Subaru BRZ isn’t the most expensive sports car and doesn’t have the most power but is voted Fun Car of the Year by TopGear Australia against some stiff competition.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 6 2013 - 12:27am

Chrysler Foundation FIRST robotics season 2013 begins

Elementary, middle and high school teams from around the U.S. and Canada have received grants totaling $147,000 to compete in the FIRST robotics season that started this weekend.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 6 2013 - 12:15am

GT Academy virtual-to-real race academy going to Dubai 24 Hour

Nissan and PlayStation will host 2012's GT Academy Champions, who will line up on the grid at the Dubai 24 Hour race later this week as these video game champions turn their skills into real life racing in two Nissan 370Z Nismo GT4 Race cars.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 5 2013 - 3:03pm

Steve McQueen's 1941 Chevy Pickup up for grabs on eBay

There's no reserve price listed for McQueen's former Chevy truck, but the eBay owner may have some big expectations since the actor's last two vehicles auctioned both fetched over $1 million.

By Denis Flierl Jan 5 2013 - 11:15am

Camaro stays top dog over Ford Mustang again

The Chevrolet Camaro outsells the Ford Mustang again to retain the top spot in the 2012 muscle car sales race.

By Denis Flierl Jan 5 2013 - 9:29am

2013 Range Rover demonstrates towing ability pulling American icon

An all-new 2013 Land Rover Range Rover demonstrates its breadth of capability by towing an Airstream to Morocco and back.

Roush Yates Ford D3 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series engine

By Aaron Turpen Jan 5 2013 - 12:41am

Barrett-Jackson to auction NASCAR Hall of Fame engine for charity

A Roush Yates D3 Ford NASCAR Sprint Cut Series display engine, signed by several living NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees, will be auctioned for charity at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson auction on January 20.

By Aaron Turpen Jan 4 2013 - 11:55pm

Xelestine transforming sportcar-wagon-truck concept intrigues

A design concept from design firm Xelestine for a 2-door sports car that transforms into a station wagon and a pickup truck is intriguingly practical, but largely unrealistic.

By John Goreham Jan 4 2013 - 10:29pm

Mercedes-Benz releases details on the 2014 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet

The all-new E-Class coupe and convertible joint the sedan and wagon this summer.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 4 2013 - 9:40pm

GM recalls 69k Chevy, GMC, Cadillac vehicles over roll away flaw

General Motors' latest recall affects several new models including the 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban and Tahoe; and GMC Savana, Sierra HD, Sierra LD, Yukon and Yukon XL.

By Anthony Faccenda Jan 4 2013 - 7:58pm

Clark Gable's super cool 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Coupe heads to auction

Gable's former ride not only comes with registration cards signed by the actor, but also one-of-a-kind signed service orders for an oil change and parts from Mercedes-Benz of Hollywood.

By David Herron Jan 4 2013 - 7:26pm

EPA rates Fiat 500EV highest efficiency longest range of non-luxury electric cars

The stylish Fiat 500e, coming to market later this year. will be among the most energy efficient mass production cars ever built.

By Patrick Rall Jan 4 2013 - 7:02pm

These are your top 18 bestselling vehicles in America for 2012

Sales figures for the 2012 calendar year are in from around the industry and tonight, we take a look at the top 18 bestselling vehicles sold in the good ol’ USA – with all of these 18 cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles selling at least 200,000 vehicles in 2012.

By David Herron Jan 4 2013 - 6:04pm

Coda Automotive furloughs more employees to bolster finances

Struggling electric car maker, Coda Automotive, is going through a second round of releasing employees as the company seeks to firm up their financial position.

By John Goreham Jan 4 2013 - 5:38pm

Tesla wins dealership legal battle in Massachusetts

Tesla has won a legal victory in its efforts to open direct sales stores and service centers.

By John Goreham Jan 4 2013 - 4:06pm

Mazda prepares to take the 2014 Mazda 6 diesel racing

Mazda will race the all-new 2014 Mazda 6 and has chosen the diesel as its engine.

By Denis Flierl Jan 4 2013 - 3:43pm

Steven Tyler’s Venom GT Spyder delivered by supermodel

When Steven Tyler took delivery of his new Venom GT Spyder from Hennessey, it was more than a surprise who made the delivery.

By Patrick Rall Jan 4 2013 - 2:51pm

Ford F-Series is the bestselling vehicle for 2012, Toyota Camry takes top car

We are working on calculating the bestselling vehicles in the US auto industry for 2012 but the two most important positions have already been announced as the Ford F Series is officially America’s bestselling vehicle for the 31st consecutive year while also being the bestselling truck in the industry for the 36th straight year – with the Toyota Camry being the bestselling car for 2012.

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