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 Patrick Rall G+ Oct 12 2012 - 5:45pm

The Mopar Urban Ram could be a SEMA preview of the Ram SRT8

Among the Mopar artwork released last week was a shot of a 2013 Ram with a blue driver’s stripe that I speculated could be a hint as to the next Mopar branded vehicle but after seeing this sporty truck in person at the Mopar headquarters today – the black and blue ‘Urban Ram’ is more likely to be a hint to a future SRT pickup.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 12 2012 - 4:28pm

Mini quits the World Rally Championship race series

Mini has decided not to support a factory team in the WRC in 2013

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 12 2012 - 2:54pm

Mopar bringing a modified 2013 SRT Viper to SEMA 2012

Mopar had an event this morning to show off a few of the modified vehicles that will line the massive display at the upcoming 2012 SEMA Show but among the most interesting vehicles was only shown in pictures with the introduction of the Moparized 2013 SRT Viper.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 12 2012 - 1:47pm

James Bond’s SKYFALL Defender debuts in Harrods display [Video]

In anticipation of the new James Bond movie SKYFALL, the Land Rover 110 Defender makes its debut in prestigious Harrods window display in London.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 12 2012 - 12:32pm

Consumer Reports: 4-year-old finds potentially fatal Lexus trunk release defect [Video]

An automotive tester's son helped uncover a dangerous trunk release problem while helping his father investigate the 2013 Lexus ES 350.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 12 2012 - 11:34am

Yakima recalls problematic 2012-2013 Ford Focus roof racks

Affected units may unexpectedly slide off the vehicle's roof due to a manufacturing defect.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 12 2012 - 11:32am

Usain Bolt is the world’s fastest man around Nissan test track

Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world and brought his recording breaking speed to Nissan's GranDrive testing track in the Nissan GT-R. [Video]

Nissan Mercedes Benze 4 cylinder engine plant

By John Goreham G+ Oct 12 2012 - 9:27am

Joint Mercedes-Nissan engine plant breaks ground in the US

Nissan and Mercedes reach new milestone in their joint venture to build engines in the US for their premium vehicles. No surprise on the location of the 400 new jobs created.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 12 2012 - 8:25am

2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is most impressive

The new 2013 Cayenne Turbo S gets even more horsepower than the Cayenne Turbo and Porsche reveals the impressive details.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 11 2012 - 8:19pm

New Chrysler trimlines coming including 200 8 Mile, 300 Motown, 300 Glacier

We brought you the news a few weeks ago that the Chrysler Group had trademarked the interesting name “8 Mile” and now we know that it will be used as a special Detroit-themed trimline for the Chrysler 200 midsized sedan with the 200 8 Mile being joined by the new Chrysler 300 Motown and Glacier packages.

The new Ferrari FF with the glass roof option

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 11 2012 - 7:09pm

The Ferrari FF gets a huge panoramic glass roof in Paris

As the final few days of the 2012 Paris Motor Show wind down, there a few bits of automotive news that we haven’t touched on just yet – including the sprawling glass roof option soon to be available on the luxurious Ferrari FF.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 11 2012 - 7:02pm

Batman themed Kia Optima helps starving children [Video]

Kia, DC Entertainment and Rides magazine have teamed up to produce a Batman-themed Kia Optima to raise awareness for the We Can Be Heroes campaign helping starving children in the Horn of Africa.

Twiggy's Lamboghini Miura going under the hammer

By Nicolas Zart Oct 11 2012 - 6:49pm

Twiggy’s Miura Is Going To Motorclassica

Twiggy’s very own Lamborghini Miura is heading out to Australia’s Motorclassica. Guess to predict how much it will go under the hammer?

By Aaron Turpen G+ Oct 11 2012 - 5:20pm

GM opens second of four IT Innovation Centers

General Motors has opened the second of four planned Information Technology Innovation Centers, this one in Warren, Michigan, and is now recruiting computing professionals to work on the next evolution in automotive computing.

By Nicolas Zart Oct 11 2012 - 4:30pm

Not Your Average Hybrid SUV From Segula Technologies

If you’ve never heard of Segula Technologies, we’ll forgive you but their new SUV concept could shake things up a bit in the industry. See what potential this hybrid SUV has to offer at the Paris Auto Show.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 11 2012 - 4:20pm

Ford drifts closer to motorsports of the future

Automotive enthusiasts like to see their car race. That may be one reason that Ford is moving to sponsor racing series other than NASCAR.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 11 2012 - 4:13pm

Nissan names Usain Bolt 'Director of Excitement' and unveils gold GT-R

The gold-painted supercar will be auctioned off with proceeds going to Bolt's charity.

By David Herron G+ Oct 11 2012 - 2:24pm

Ford turns to Italian cartoons for C-MAX Hybrid and Energi advertising

Ford is positioning the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi as a great solution to real world problems, by enlisting the aid of an Italian cartoon character with a back-story of facing and overcoming obstacles.

A collage of artwork teasing the 2013 Fusion sedans coming to SEMA

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 11 2012 - 1:40pm

Ford SEMA Preview: the 2013 Fusion all dressed up looking mean and lean

Each year, the good people at Ford Motor Company put together a SEMA Show display that is easily among the best and with more of that excellence expected for 2012 – Ford has offered up their first round of SEMA artwork “teasers” with this first group focusing on the new 2013 Fusion sedan.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 11 2012 - 11:52am

Toyota knew of window switch failures years ahead of recall

In the wake of Toyota’s massive recall issued yesterday that will bring over 7.4 million vehicles back to dealerships for repairs around the world comes some controversy that the Japanese automaker knew about the troublesome window switches at fault for this new recall some 5 years earlier – news that could draw the attention of the US government.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 11 2012 - 11:37am

Clever truck manufacturing trick saves GM $36 million and 3,300 jobs

GM's solution is not perfect, but it solves a dilemma for the company and saves money and jobs

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 11 2012 - 8:11am

Ford C-MAX Energi tops Prius as most fuel-efficient plug-in

The 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi beats the Toyota Prius as the most fuel-efficient plug-in-hybrid in the U.S with an EPA certified 108 MPGe city.

By David Herron G+ Oct 10 2012 - 10:36pm

Better Place, Tesla and Zero Motorcycles receive California Energy Commission grants

In a grant program totaling over $20 million, the California Energy Commission is supporting clean green transportation projects from Better Place, Tesla Motors, Zero Motorcycles and other companies.

By John Goreham G+ Oct 10 2012 - 5:13pm

2013 Pathfinder is priced to sell by Nissan

Nissan's newest crossover is priced aggressively. Watch out Infiniti JX

By John Goreham G+ Oct 10 2012 - 2:52pm

Acura ZDX will be pulled from market soon

Acura will repackage and refresh the outgoing ZDX for the 2013 model year and then discontinue it.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 10 2012 - 1:58pm

Toyota recall: Don’t attempt the easy fix yourself

Toyota has announced a massive recall involving 7.4 million cars globally due to a faulty power driver’s window switch, but warns owners not to attempt the easy fix themselves due to a fire hazard.

By Patrick Rall G+ Oct 10 2012 - 12:55pm

The 200-car Lingenfelter Collection on display this Sunday to benefit breast cancer research

Ken Lingenfelter, the man in charge of GM super tuner Lingenfelter Performance Equipment, has one of the most incredible car collections in the world with some of the most exclusive/rare vehicles in the history of the industry and while Ken’s massive collection isn’t open to the public – it will be available for viewing this Sunday with the proceeds benefitting breast cancer research.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 10 2012 - 12:45pm

Government issues stark warning about hazardous counterfeit airbags

Tens of thousands of U.S. vehicles may contain counterfeit airbags, according to a new NHTSA investigation.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 10 2012 - 10:29am

Smart car battery charger causes Florida house fire, says officials [Video]

The Florida fire reportedly caused $200,000 worth of damage to a couple's home.

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 10 2012 - 7:56am

Toyota recalls 7.4 million cars globally for potential fire hazard

Toyota has announced a recall involving nearly 2.5 million U.S. vehicles and 7.4 million cars globally due to a faulty power driver’s window switch that could lead to a fire.

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