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 Nov 23 2012 - 12:36pm

GM ‘burns rubber’ to gain fuel-mileage advantage [video]

General Motors is literally burning rubber in order to improve fuel mileage with new technology to produce ultra-fuel-efficient tires.

By Denis Flierl Nov 23 2012 - 10:03am

Ford Fiesta continues world dominance with Asian debut

The new 2013 Ford Fiesta is on a march to be a global game-changer and makes its Asian debut at Auto Guangzhou 2012 in China.

By Denis Flierl Nov 23 2012 - 8:34am

Audi and Jennifer Lopez open "Disneyland" of dealerships in Dubai

Jennifer Lopez helped Audi go big in Dubai as the German automaker has opened their biggest car dealership in the world that sounds more like an amusement park.

By David Herron Nov 22 2012 - 4:00pm

KleenSpeed's KAR could storm electric car market, but needs a manufacturer

Calling it the "Car of the Future," KleenSpeed unveiled the KAR, a $10,000ish electric car with a 150 mile electric driving range, that could erase one of the major hurdles to electric vehicle adoption, if the company can find a manufacturing partner.

By Denis Flierl Nov 22 2012 - 8:32am

2014 Subaru Forester makes debut in troubled China

Subaru has unveiled the all-new 2014 Forester in China at the 2012 Guangzhou International Motor Show in the midst of consumer backlash and economic uncertainties in China.

By Don Bain Nov 21 2012 - 8:14pm

MPG to name Cadillac ATS Vehicle of the Year in LA

The Cadillac ATS is collecting a lot of accolades and acclaim from the media, to which California’s Motor Press Guild (MPG) will add their own Vehicle of the Year Award to the luxury sedan during a ceremony next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 21 2012 - 6:54pm

Toyota recalls 150,000 Tacoma pickups due to rust problems

Concerned vehicles may suffer from frame corrosion issues, which could result in spare tires becoming loose.

By David Herron Nov 21 2012 - 6:48pm

DOE's Clean Cities new projects to facilitate shift to clean fuels for cars and trucks

New projects announced by the Dept. of Energy's Clean Cities program are funding efforts across the U.S. to improve alternative fuel infrastructure, training, ordinances, purchasing guidelines and even highway road signage.

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 21 2012 - 5:14pm

Consumer Reports calls new Cadillac CUE infotainment system 'convoluted and frustrating'

Cadillac's new CUE infotainment system has received a less than stellar review from Consumer Reports, but it as damning as the site's critique of the MyFord Touch system?

An image from the downloadable NICB report charting Prius thefts by year.

By Don Bain Nov 21 2012 - 2:52pm

Prius is least stolen, most often recovered vehicle in US

Just as Black Friday nears, and HEAT programs across the country are reminding us to lock our cars and conceal our valuables while shopping for the holidays, NICB reveals one way to eliminate or at least reduce auto theft is simply to drive a Prius – the least stolen vehicle in the US.

By Patrick Rall Nov 21 2012 - 11:34am

2013 SRT Viper goes 206, becomes fastest American production car ever (New Images)

The production launch of the 2013 SRT Viper is getting very close and today, the Chrysler Group offered up more information (and new pictures) of their new supercar including an incredible top speed of 206 miles per hour – making the 2013 Viper the fastest normal production car from an American automaker, ever.

2013 Nissan Altima Black Friday surprise

By Denis Flierl Nov 21 2012 - 10:46am

Nissan to give Black Friday shoppers a warm surprise

In a brilliant marketing move, Nissan is using a pair of new 2013 Nissan Altima sedans and a 2013 Nissan Quest to give Black Friday shoppers a warm refuge as they wait in line and brave the cold.

Visteon shows you all a Leaf could be by personalizing it

By Nicolas Zart Nov 21 2012 - 10:19am

Visteon e-Bee All A Nissan Leaf Could Be

Visteon has a vision on how transportation should look like in the very near future. C Chances are, it will also fit your needs.

By Denis Flierl Nov 21 2012 - 8:01am

2014 Subaru Forester revealed uniquely in LA

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester which makes its U.S. debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will be revealed in a unique new display.

By Aaron Turpen Nov 20 2012 - 6:06pm

Buick has magic magnets for AWD and isn't afraid to use them

Buick's new drivetrain technology for all-wheel-drive vehicles includes "magic magnets" to anticipate slippage before it happens, giving greater responsiveness to the all-new Encore crossover.

The LA Auto Show Green and Advanced Technology Ride & Drive

By Nicolas Zart Nov 20 2012 - 4:08pm

Alternative Energy Test Drives at the LA Auto Show

The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the best show of hands on experience with the latest cars about to hit dealerships. Find out what alternative energy cars will be there and how they feel.

By David Herron Nov 20 2012 - 3:27pm

Japanese 2013 Nissan Leaf announced, offering more electric car for lower price

The Japanese version of the 2013 Nissan Leaf will offer better efficiency, more features, longer driving range, and a lower entry price, and if this holds true for the American version, it will mean a whole new ballgame for the Leaf.

By Patrick Rall Nov 20 2012 - 2:55pm

Chrysler builds a 2013 Dodge Dart police car for Belvidere Illinois

The 2013 Dodge Dart is built in Belvidere Illinois and while the local police currently use Dodge Charger Pursuit models, they were unable to have a police car built by the production facility in their own town – until now – as the Chrysler Group produced one special new Dart clad in police livery for the Belvidere police department.

By John Goreham Nov 20 2012 - 1:29pm

GE will buy 2000 Ford C-Max vehicles and Ford will promote GE's alternative fueling stations

Ford and General Electric’s collaboration on alternative energy vehicles has a surprise if one looks deeper. The "alternative" is not necessarily a green power source.

By Denis Flierl Nov 20 2012 - 7:37am

Ultra-high-performance Jaguar XFR-S makes its world debut

The fastest most powerful Jaguar ever built, the XFR-S, will make its world debut in LA along with the 2013 Range Rover and Jaguar F-TYPE.

By Aaron Turpen Nov 20 2012 - 1:45am

Honda introduces tiny new 1.6L high-performance diesel

Honda will introduce a new small-displacement diesel engine as part of their Earth Dreams Technology series in Europe. The tiny 1.6L diesel will appear in the Civic in 2013 with class-leading power and torque.

By David Herron Nov 19 2012 - 8:29pm

KleenSpeed unveiling the KAR, an electric car with amazing 150 mile range

KleenSpeed's KAR is billed as an electric car, with a low price of $9,995, a leased battery pack, and an amazing 150 mile electric driving range.

By David Herron Nov 19 2012 - 6:36pm

Ford builds 500,000th EcoBoost vehicle in fight with Toyota

Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engines not only offer great fuel economy and emissions improvements, but their growing sales are helping Ford in its quest to beat Toyota.

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 19 2012 - 6:15pm

List of car companies offering incentives to Hurricane Sandy victims

Ford, Mazda, Volvo, Nissan and Chrysler are presenting Sandy victims with cash rebates.

By John Goreham Nov 19 2012 - 5:26pm

Amazing 1 liter Ford EcoBoost coming to US in 2014 Fiesta

2014 Ford Fiesta will be the first to have the highly praised 1 liter, 3-cylinder engine with unreal gas mileage.

By Denis Flierl Nov 19 2012 - 4:09pm

Audi introducing four new diesels to the U.S. in 2013 [updated]

Audi has announced they will be offering four new 2014 TDI diesel models to the U.S. market next year, the 2014 Audi A8, A7, A6 and Q5.

CODA receives high praise from the LA Business Journal

By Nicolas Zart Nov 19 2012 - 12:40pm

CODA Receives 2012 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Award from the Los Angeles Business Journal

The esteemed Los Angeles business publication and internationally recognized Philanthropist and Biotech Entrepreneur honors a top Los Angeles leader for its innovation. CODA receives the 2012 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Award from the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Technician Erik Fjeelheim maneuvers the 140 kg, lithium-ion battery pack into th

By Don Bain Nov 19 2012 - 12:13pm

Volvo boosting production of V60 plug-in diesel hybrids for 2014

The remarkable new Volvo V60 plug-in diesel hybrid was only introduced two months ago at the Paris Auto Show and has already sold out the 2013 model year’s 1,000 units before they even hit the showrooms and is rapidly taking orders for the 2014 models.

Brad Keselowski with the NASCAR championship check

By Patrick Rall Nov 19 2012 - 11:40am

Keselowski wins 2012 NASCAR championship in perfect Dodge swan song

Here at TorqueNews, we don’t closely follow the ranks of NASCAR but after reporting in mid August that Dodge would be pulling their factory backing from the series after 2012, it would only seem fitting that we also report that the brand went out with a bang thanks to Brad Keselowski claiming the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup title last night in his Dodge Charger.

By Denis Flierl Nov 19 2012 - 8:23am

Parents of young drivers will love the new Ford Fiesta

The new 2013 Ford Fiesta debuts in Europe with a new feature called MyKey that parents of young drivers will be excited about.

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