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 G+ Oct 19 2012 - 3:48pm

Ford Fiesta is becoming a global game-changer

The 2012 Ford Fiesta has overtaken the small car market as the number one selling small car in Europe, and could be on track to be a global game-changer with the 2014 model.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 19 2012 - 11:05am

Porsche launches a new special sport sedan series

Porsche has announced a new and exclusive Panamera Platinum Edition that kicks off a special sport sedan series.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 19 2012 - 9:04am

Two new BMW high-performance models coming

BMW just keeps delivering performance car fun by offering two new models for U.S. driving enthusiasts.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Oct 19 2012 - 8:58am

Rolls-Royce goes Latin entering Sao Paulo

Rolls-Royce has opened its first showroom in Latin America.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 19 2012 - 7:33am

LF-LC Blue reveals the future culture of Lexus

Lexus has revealed the stunning new LF-LC Blue concept and it reveals the future with advanced materials and hybrid technologies.

By David Herron G+ Oct 18 2012 - 6:12pm

Wanxiang still looking to buy part of A123 Systems after rebuff

Claiming that it and Johnson Controls wants different pieces of A123 Systems, Wanxiang's U.S. President Ni Pin says the company still hopes to purchase part of A123 Systems.

By David Herron G+ Oct 18 2012 - 4:37pm

Tesla to recycle Roadsters as trade-ins for Model S purchases

Those lucky few who own a Tesla Roadster now have the option to trade in their sports car as credit towards purchasing a Tesla Model S.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 18 2012 - 4:31pm

Hyundai teases the ARK Performance Veloster Alpine Edition ahead of SEMA

SEMA is just 12 days away and today we get out second look at a car modified by the folks at ARK Performance with their take on the unique 4-door Korean hatchback in the form of the Hyundai Veloster Alpine Edition.

By Nicolas Zart Oct 18 2012 - 2:54pm

Who Has The Fastest Electric Car?

With the surge of electric car being built, designed and produced, it’s a wonder we only talk about range. So, guess who has the fastest electric car currently?

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 18 2012 - 1:49pm

Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition to make US auto show debut at SEMA 2012

According to the official Lexus Facebook page, the incredible Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition will make its formal American auto show debut in just 12 days at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 18 2012 - 12:54pm

Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham working on a SEMA project with Mopar

Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is currently working on a project with the folks from Chrysler’s Mopar division to customize a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with a series of YouTube videos chronicling the build – and the debut of this unique Challenger named Project Ultraviolet is set for the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 18 2012 - 12:01pm

100% Official: 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette will debut in Detroit in January

General Motors announced this morning that on Sunday, January 13th 2013, they will introduce the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette at a preview event for the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit – ushering in the C7 generation of the might Corvette.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 18 2012 - 8:25am

Ferrari interviews Eric Clapton about his $4.75 million SP12 EC

In an interview by Ferrari Magazine, Eric Clapton talks about the incredible process of designing his $4.75 million one-off SP12 EC custom Ferrari.

By David Herron G+ Oct 17 2012 - 8:14pm

Caterpillar announces hybrid electric earth moving machine, Cat663E H

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar proves that hybrid vehicle technologies can be applied big machines, as well as small, with introduction of a hybrid version of their industry-leading excavator machine.

By David Herron G+ Oct 17 2012 - 6:43pm

Fisker Karma shows its not a loser by winning four more prestigious design awards

The accolades keep pouring in for the Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid electric luxury sedan designed by famed auto designer Henrik Fisker, and manufactured by the company he launched several years ago, Fisker Automotive.

The fruit of 3 years work on the electric R8

By Nicolas Zart Oct 17 2012 - 5:27pm

Audi all-electric F12 e Sport Shows Electric Potential

Audi has finally unveiled its first all-electric F12 ‘e Sport’ based on the R8 platform. So what does it have to say?

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 17 2012 - 5:15pm

The Cadillac CTS-V is a serial killer's vehicle of choice in 'Alex Cross'

Matthew Fox, who portrays a sinister killer named Picasso, drives the high-performance luxury vehicle in the new film.

By David Herron G+ Oct 17 2012 - 4:26pm

SAE DC Fast Charging standard to reduce electric cars charging time to 1/2 hour

The SAE International committee overseeing electric car charging (J1772) has finally released its standard for fast charging electric cars, and the standard promises to simplify the life of future electric car owners by slashing recharging time.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 17 2012 - 2:33pm

Nissan's new "steer-by-wire" technology makes joystick driving possible

Also known as “independent control steering technology,” Nissan's "steer-by-wire" system replaces mechanical steering through an innovative computer controlled unit.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 17 2012 - 1:39pm

Intelligent electric vehicles will self-park and eliminate valets

Since cars can already drive themselves why bother with hassles of city parking?

Toyota Scion 2013 electric iQ coming to the U.S.

By Nicolas Zart Oct 17 2012 - 12:48pm

Toyota 2013 Scion iQ EV Arrives In The U.S.

Puzzling Toyota who said it would not go any further with electric car still manages to impress us with an astounding RAV4 EV and now an electric iQ. The 2013 Scion iQ EV is here.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 17 2012 - 11:59am

Ferrari: no F70 Enzo replacement in Detroit

Contrary to the reports that we discussed this past Monday, Ferrari has stated that the new Enzo successor referred to as the F70 will not make its big debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 17 2012 - 9:58am

Audi e Performance Idea Platform for Electric Mobility yields 3 breakthroughs

Audi's collaboration with other German automotive giants has now concluded and the result is some very interesting technology we will soon see in our cars.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 17 2012 - 8:12am

Nissan Juke-R emerges in both real and virtual world [Video]

The first production version #001 Nissan Juke-R has emerged in the real world and stars in the virtual world with the Juke NISMO in Gameloft Asphalt 7: Heat.

A romanitcized rendition of the 2013 MB GL. Image courtesy of MBUSA

By Don Bain Oct 16 2012 - 10:41pm

New 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL wins Motor Trend SUV of the Year again

When the Mercedes-Benz GL was introduced in 2007, the first generation of the full size sport utility won the prestigious Motor Trend award, an achievement the second generation 2013 GL has repeated as the magazine’s SUV of the Year for 2013.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 16 2012 - 8:18pm

Fisker Atlantic production pushed back to 2014 or 2015

Those hoping to purchase the new Fisker Atlantic midsized electric sedan with a range extending gasoline engine will be waiting longer than originally expected as the American EV builder has announced that the Delaware-built Atlantic will not see production until 2014 or 2015.

The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe at the 2012 RMAP 4XFall. Photo © 2012 Don Bain

By Don Bain Oct 16 2012 - 7:52pm

Hyundai partners with Broadcom to boost automotive connectivity

A Joint Development Agreement between wireless communication leader Broadcom and Hyundai will boost the wide-scale adoption of automotive Ethernet based infotainment and safety features, via100Mbps connectivity for vehicle networks now and up to 1Gbps in the near future, across virtually all price points.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 16 2012 - 6:49pm

RoboCop's new Ford Taurus Police Interceptor spotted on set

The vehicle was photographed earlier today on set of the 'RoboCop' remake in Canada.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 16 2012 - 6:44pm

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT launches in Europe

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT variants hit European showrooms in both Coupe and Roadster versions as the SLS AMG family expands.

By David Herron G+ Oct 16 2012 - 5:52pm

A123 Systems veers from Wanxiang to Johnson Controls and bankruptcy

The rescue deal between A123 Systems and Chinese autoparts maker Wanxiang ran into severe political turmoil, and today the company announced an assets sales agreement with Johnson Controls that keeps the company's technology in American hands.

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