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 Nicolas Zart Dec 2 2012 - 3:50pm

The Place of Chevy Spark EV Place In This Market

GM is betting a lot the its upcoming Chevy Spark EV will find its market niche with urbanites and city dwellers. The car comes with an intelligent array of smartphone infotainment systems.

The Fiat 500e is part Chrysler ENVI, part Fiat

By Nicolas Zart Dec 2 2012 - 3:00pm

What Was Behind The Fiat/Chrysler Electric 500

The Fiat 500e almost looks like a me-too car from the Chrysler/Fiat venture. I had an interesting talk with the Chrysler team.

2014 Subaru Forester Euro NCAP Safety Test

By Denis Flierl Dec 2 2012 - 7:37am

New 2014 Subaru Forester already receiving awards

Barely a month old, the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester has already received the highest safety award in the world.

By David Herron Dec 1 2012 - 5:26pm

Ford's electrified C-MAX racks up sales record in November, beating Toyota

The new Ford C-MAX cars are leading the charge to win market share from Toyota and Honda with a new line high fuel efficiency vehicles, and in November the company racked up its biggest month of electrified vehicle sales ever.

By Anthony Faccenda Dec 1 2012 - 2:11pm

Chrysler Museum shuts its doors, what happens to rare collection?

Aside from announcing the closure of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Chrysler has also revealed the fate of the museum's collection and whether fans will be able to view the vehicles again.

2013 Subaru BRZ Toyota GT 86 special award

By Denis Flierl Dec 1 2012 - 1:59pm

Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86 jointly honored with "Special Award"

The 2013 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 have jointly been honored with a very special award in Japan.

By Patrick Rall Dec 1 2012 - 12:27pm

The 2014 Fiat 500L brings more utility to the compact Italian lineup

The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show was a big deal for Fiat in 2010 with the formal reintroduction to the brand in North America and the 2012 has been almost as big with the debuts of the electric 500e, the high performance 500 Abarth Convertible and now the roomy Fiat 500L – a five passenger crossover with cargo room to spare.

By Patrick Rall Dec 1 2012 - 11:37am

The Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top Concept debuts in LA

Among the more interesting concept debuts at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show is the Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top – a heavily modified version of the popular Veloster Turbo that combines the open air freedom of a convertible with the functionality of a utility vehicle.

By Denis Flierl Dec 1 2012 - 7:58am

2013 Range Rover Sport debuts with Limited Edition models

Land Rover has unveiled two new Limited Edition models for the 2013 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Sport Supercharged models that will be available in limited numbers.

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 30 2012 - 9:00pm

Ford recalls Escape and Fusion, explains what drivers should do next

Ford Motor Co. announced on Friday that it is recalling certain 2013 Ford Escape SUVs and Ford Fusion sedans equipped with EcoBoost engines over fire risks.

By Denis Flierl Nov 30 2012 - 8:40pm

The VW Beetle Convertible is back with world premiere in LA

The iconic 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is coming back to the U.S. market and makes its world debut in LA.

EPA's final E15 label to be displayed in all E15 fuel dispensers in the U.S.

By Don Bain Nov 30 2012 - 5:00pm

The gas that can kill your car is called E15

Caveat emptor is the legal phrase admonishing buyers to beware and the new blend of alcohol and gasoline known as E15 only reinforces that statement.

By Denis Flierl Nov 30 2012 - 3:05pm

Mazda confirms 2014 Mazda6 diesel for U.S. market

Mazda will be launching the first diesel in the U.S. and it will be offered in the all-new 2014 Mazda6 next year.

By Aaron Turpen Nov 30 2012 - 3:05pm

Ford's Octane Academy returning for second season - got what it takes?

The competition reality show will be coming back with new episodes for 2013 on the NBC Sports Network and will feature the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST and rally racer Ken Block. Find out how you can sign up to be considered for the show.

By Aaron Turpen Nov 30 2012 - 2:50pm

Yet another World Record for the Nissan LEAF

The Nissan LEAF is in the record books.. again. This time beating a record held by Chrysler for the largest parade of electric vehicles.

Honda is back engineering great cars again

By Nicolas Zart Nov 30 2012 - 2:19pm

Honda Applies Its Engineering To Modern Hybrid And Pure Electric

Honda is squarely back doing what it does best, engineering great cars. I drove its Accord Plug-In Hybrid and Fit EV to prove it.

Ford, BMW and Honda are set to redefine these new decades

By Nicolas Zart Nov 30 2012 - 12:09pm

Ford, BMW and Honda Are Back Doing What They Do Best at LA Auto Show

The Los Angeles Auto Show has given us yet again a glimpse of what the future has in store without neglecting the present. Ford, BMW and Honda stood out for me.

By Denis Flierl Nov 30 2012 - 7:51am

Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series breaks conventional boundaries

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series makes its world premiere in LA and pricing has been announced on the high-end version of the legendary gullwing model.

The speedometer and tachometer of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

By Patrick Rall Nov 29 2012 - 7:23pm

New 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 video teases new digital gauge cluster

General Motors has just released what is technically the third teaser of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette with this newest video offering us a look at just a bit of the high tech gadgetry that will be found in the new C7 when it debuts on January 13th 2013 including a 200 mile per hour speedometer and a massive tachometer – both of which are located on a new digital readout cluster.

Benltey Continental GT3 concept race car

By Aaron Turpen Nov 29 2012 - 4:33pm

Bentley returns to its speed-demon roots at LA Auto Show

Bentley debuts three vehicles for North America, two of which are serious speedsters, hearkening back to the days when Bentley was well-known for its prowess on the track.

By David Herron Nov 29 2012 - 4:19pm

A123 Systems bankruptcy stalls Fisker Karma production

Fisker Automotive is in a hard place as the bankruptcy of A123 Systems halts battery pack supply.

Tony Stewart's 2013 Chevrolet SS Sprint Cup car

By Patrick Rall Nov 29 2012 - 2:54pm

The 2013 Chevrolet SS debuts in NASCAR form

We have known for months that General Motors will be debuting a new model for the 2013 model year that would serve as a new performance car in showrooms around the country as well as a new name in NASCAR and today, the new 2013 Chevrolet SS debuted in stock car form – giving us our first hints as to what the upcoming road car should look like.

By David Herron Nov 29 2012 - 2:10pm

Tesla sweetens Model S price increase with better standard equipment

Saying that it has not increased the Model S price in three years, Tesla Motors announced an across-the-board $2500 price bump along with a few tweaks to standard equipment, options, and maintenance plans.

By Patrick Rall Nov 29 2012 - 2:02pm

Toyota GT86 convertible could debut in Geneva next March, possibly with hybrid power

It has been widely rumored that Toyota Motor Co is planning a convertible version of the Toyota GT86 and according to insider comments, the drop top rear wheel drive sports car could make its public debut next March at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show – giving American buyers an idea of what to expect when the Scion FR-S convertible arrives in the future.

Green Car of the Year and Green Marketing at LA Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart Nov 29 2012 - 12:44pm

LA Auto Show Green Car of the Year and Green Marketing

The LA Auto Show has released its Green Car of the Year and Green Marketing contestants. Can you guess who won?

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 29 2012 - 12:14pm

Chevy Volt owners are most satisfied, says Consumer Reports

The ad campaign is correct: Chevy Volt owners are happy. Keep reading to find out why.

By Patrick Rall Nov 29 2012 - 10:13am

The 2013 Fiat 500c Abarth drops its top at the LA Auto Show

The biggest news from the reborn Fiat brand at the 2012 LA Auto Show was the formal introduction of the new electric 500e but the Italian automaker countered its super-green model with a new high performance Abarth version of their popular 500c convertible – packing all of the greatness of the traditional hard-top Abarth combined with a refreshing open air driving experience.

By John Goreham Nov 29 2012 - 8:42am

2014 Kia Sorento is all new with handsome styling

The right-sized 5+2 Kia Sorento is completely redesigned for the 2014 model year

By Denis Flierl Nov 29 2012 - 8:05am

2014 Subaru Forester makes U.S. debut with new features

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester breaks cover in the U.S. for the first time and gets many new features not offered before on the popular crossover.

By Denis Flierl Nov 29 2012 - 6:47am

2014 Porsche Cayman breaks cover with world debut in LA

The all-new 2014 Porsche Cayman and Cayman S have been unveiled and make their world premiere along with the 2014 911 Carrera that makes its U.S. debut at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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