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.

Terri sees the irony using an electric motor to drive those petroleum rigs.

By Nicolas Zart Dec 13 2012 - 3:00pm

Terry Hershner Drives 3000 Miles On An Electric Zero Motorcycles

Terry Hershner proves 3000 on one of the two TTXGP Zero Motorcycles is possible. How did he do it, read on.

By John Goreham Dec 13 2012 - 1:10pm

Mitsubishi previews the all new 2014 Outlander

Mitsubishi's Subaru Outback and Toyota Highlander competitor is improved in many ways.

By Patrick Rall Dec 13 2012 - 11:57am

Redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra debut on Facebook

At 9:30am this morning, General Motors used the social networking site Facebook to unveil the next generation of their topselling full sized pickups with the introduction of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra – with a refined cabin, new engine options and what looks to be a light refresh to the exterior.

By John Goreham Dec 13 2012 - 8:15am

Acura provides a glimpse of the all-new 2014 MDX

Acura has an opportunity to take market share with its new 2014 MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.

By Denis Flierl Dec 13 2012 - 7:51am

2013 Shelby GT500 V8 wins top engine trophy

The new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 V8 and 2.0-liter EcoBoost engines both win a highly coveted 10 Best Engines trophy from the editors of WardsAuto World.

Igor Komarov, Sergey Chemezov, Carlos Ghosn & Ruben Vardanian

By Don Bain Dec 13 2012 - 1:39am

Renault Nissan Alliance announces history making Russian joint venture

The Renault-Nissan alliance announced today it will gain the majority stake in a joint venture with Russian Technologies to accelerate product development and technology with AVTOVAZ, Russia's largest carmaker and owner of the LADA nameplate.

By David Herron Dec 12 2012 - 10:48pm

Tesla Motors preparing to distribute the Model S in Europe and Canada

Tesla Motors has opened a warehouse, assembly, and distribution center, in Tilburg, Netherlands, that will pave the way for Tesla Model S distribution in Europe later this year.

By Patrick Rall Dec 12 2012 - 10:17pm

2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists announced

The 50 jurors from the North American Car and Truck of the Year panel have announced the finalists for the 2013 award with a pair of trios that are as interesting as ever with the new Ford C-Max hybrid in the running for Truck/Utility of the Year while Car of the Year has three sedans that could stand to benefit greatly from the major award.

By David Herron Dec 12 2012 - 6:34pm

Nissan opens battery pack plant in Smyrna ahead of U.S. based Leaf manufacturing

With what will be the largest lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the U.S., Nissan is preparing for mass production of the Leaf.

By John Goreham Dec 12 2012 - 4:58pm

Current Mazda Miata named to Car and Driver 10 Best Cars list for last time

As the sun sets on the third generation Mazda Miata, the car is still the best at what it does.

BMW is turning a green leaf without sacrificing performance

By Nicolas Zart Dec 12 2012 - 1:47pm

Interview with BMW's Head Designer On This Century's Vision

BMW is synonymous with performance gasoline engines and silver metallic cars. Their next bold bet for the future involves a very bold use of alternative energy and efficient aerodynamics.

By Anthony Faccenda Dec 12 2012 - 1:32pm

Toyota to fix trunk release defect on Lexus ES, IS, and GS

Toyota has not announced a recall schedule, but did reveal that it has identified a solution for its trunk release problem on Lexus ES, IS, and GS and that a recall should soon follow.

By Patrick Rall Dec 12 2012 - 1:03pm

2014 Chevrolet Silverado teased, will debut tomorrow on Facebook (Updated)

The Chevrolet Facebook page with play host to the official debut of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado on Thursday December 13th (that’s tomorrow) – finally giving the world a look at the next generation of the popular Chevy pickup and bringing the full details on the new General Motors truck lineup.

By John Goreham Dec 12 2012 - 12:41pm

BMW will launch its most exclusive car, the M6 Gran Coupe in 2013

BMW's most exclusive car M6 will launch soon. Learn what makes it so special.

By Anthony Faccenda Dec 12 2012 - 12:32pm

Honda recalls 870,000 Odyssey, Pilot, MDX vehicles worldwide over roll away problem

Honda's recall stems from an October investigation by the NHTSA into certain 2003 and 2004 Honda Odyssey and Pilot vehicles. The government agency launched the probe after it received 43 complaints of vehicle roll away.

By Patrick Rall Dec 12 2012 - 12:04pm

Production of the Jaguar C-X75 supercar cancelled due to the economic crisis

Supercar lovers got some bad news from across the pond this week as Jaguar has announced the cancellation of their incredible C-X75 hybrid supercar due to the ongoing economic crisis in Europe and around the world.

By Denis Flierl Dec 12 2012 - 8:20am

2014 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG will premiere with new 4MATIC

The new high-performance 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG will premiere next year with a new variant of the 4MATIC.

By Aaron Turpen Dec 12 2012 - 1:57am

World's oldest Ford returns to its roots

Henry Ford's first production vehicle for the new Ford Motor Company was the 1903 Model A, the precursor to the well-known Model T that made Ford what it is today.

By Anthony Faccenda Dec 11 2012 - 9:48pm

Mercedes-Benz recalls multiple 2011-2012 models over fire risk

The recall, which concerns model-year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic and CL63 AMG, was issued due to a dangerous fuel filter flange defect.

By John Goreham Dec 11 2012 - 4:51pm

Honda will launch a new urban sport utility vehicle

Honda typically shows concepts only when a new vehicle is already in the works. In January the world will see a new Honda Urban Utility vehicle.

By Patrick Rall Dec 11 2012 - 1:27pm

Ford grows, Lincoln stumbles in November 2012 sales

Like several other months during the 2012 year, November brought about a gain for the Ford brand while the luxury Lincoln brand struggled – posting another month of negative growth.

By John Goreham Dec 11 2012 - 1:22pm

New technology in 2013 Ford Fusion cuts CO2 emmissions by tons

By using a new material from BASF, the new 2013 Ford Fusion will cut emmissions of CO2 and also VOCs

By Patrick Rall Dec 11 2012 - 12:33pm

Cadillac, Buick lead GM in November 2012 sales growth

While General Motors was one of the less successful automakers in the US auto industry in terms of year over year growth – GM still showed positive growth last month and in the long run, that is what the company is the most concerned with reporting.

By Patrick Rall Dec 11 2012 - 11:02am

The Chrysler Group posts 32nd straight month of growth in November 2012

The Chrysler Group continued its incredible climb out of the troubles of 2008 with their 32nd consecutive month where the company has shown positive growth compared to the same month one year earlier – with four of the five Chrysler Group brands showing positive growth last month.

Michigan Tech cycle for wounded veterans

By Aaron Turpen Dec 11 2012 - 9:30am

Chevrolet, Michigan Tech building cycles for wounded veterans

General Motors is funding the building of ten prototype hand cycles, designed by Michigan Tech, that wounded veterans will use to participate in marathons around the country.

By John Goreham Dec 11 2012 - 8:06am

NHTSA report shows distracted driving related accidents in decline

Campaigns against distracted driving are all the rage, but according to the facts, shown by NHTSA, we are not seeing an increase in distracted driving crashes involving deaths and injuries overall.

By Denis Flierl Dec 11 2012 - 8:04am

Challenger SRT gets high-profile role in “Stand Up Guys”

The new 2013 Challenger SRT gets the red carpet treatment at the “Stand Up Guys” premiere in New York.

The front of the Jefferson North Assembly Plant

By Patrick Rall Dec 10 2012 - 10:00pm

Chrysler ordered to rehire workers caught drinking, smoking pot during lunch

The Chrysler Group announced today that the 13 employees from their Detroit Jefferson North Assembly Plant who were fired for getting caught drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana during their lunch breaks have had their jobs reinstated by the company as ordered by a legal arbitrator – helping to illustrate when a brutal failure the legal system often proves to be in the US.

By Patrick Rall Dec 10 2012 - 5:35pm

Twin turbo V6, twin turbo V8 to power 2014 Maserati Quattroporte

Some early specifications on the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte have surfaced via the folks at Autocar including a pair of Ferrari engineered engines packing twin turbochargers, an 8-speed automatic transmission and an optional all wheel drive system – offering us a glimpse into what to expect when this four door Italian supercar debuts at the Detroit Auto Show early next year.

By Anthony Faccenda Dec 10 2012 - 5:25pm

Ford announces fix for Escape and Fusion fire problem, what's next for customers?

Although the automaker did not have repair plans in place for customers when it recalled 90,000 Ford Escape and Fusion vehicles two weeks ago, it has now found a fix to its dangerous fire-related flaw.

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