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 Aaron Turpen Nov 10 2012 - 2:08pm

Ford and Univ of Michigan holding contest for V2V comm

Ford and the University of Michigan are holding a student contest for vehicle-to-vehicle communications innovation.

By Denis Flierl Nov 10 2012 - 7:28am

New Porsche compact sports car to be unveiled in LA

Porsche has confirmed it will unveil an all-new compact sports car at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show.

By David Herron Nov 9 2012 - 7:20pm

Ford's hybrid cars give better efficiency by learning where you drive with EV+ feature

Ford's new EV+ feature for its hybrid or plug-in cars helps the car stay in electric mode for longer distances, offering better fuel efficiency through predictive software algorithms.

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 9 2012 - 6:40pm

Chrysler recalls over 919,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to defective airbags

The automaker issued the massive recall due to an airbag control module problem, which may lead to unintended airbag deployment.

By David Herron Nov 9 2012 - 3:39pm

Is Fisker Automotive planning to take on the Chevy Volt?

Rumors have surfaced that Fisker Automotive is planning a third plug-in hybrid car to target the "premium entry level segment," essentially the Chevy Volt, whose former program lead is now the CEO of Fisker.

Ford C-MAX turns out to be a big success for the company

By Nicolas Zart Nov 9 2012 - 2:25pm

Ford C-MAX Enjoys Early Success With Consumers

Ford’s C-MAX is hitting an early high note with consumers. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid version builds on the versatility of this car.

By Aaron Turpen Nov 9 2012 - 12:10pm

BigFoot goes electric

The legendary BigFoot monster truck that started the monster craze has converted, turning over a new leaf.

McLaren Production and Technology Centres

By Aaron Turpen Nov 9 2012 - 11:52am

McLaren unlikely winner of Carbon Trust Standard

When we think of supercars like the McLaren 12C, we don't necessarily think of environmental friendliness, but maybe the cliche doesn't necessarily reflect reality.

By John Goreham Nov 9 2012 - 8:39am

Mazda and Toyota team up to create an important new vehicle

This new product will be branded a Toyota and sold in North America

By John Goreham Nov 8 2012 - 9:09pm

Audi to build Q7 in India

Audi will begin to build the flagship Q7 in its Skoda factory

By Patrick Rall Nov 8 2012 - 6:58pm

Lincoln's stumbles slow Ford in October 2012 sales

October 2012 was a month that Ford Motor Company likely looks forward to putting behind them as with a weaker month by the Ford brand and a horrible month for Lincoln, the Motor Company posted a growth of less than 1% - making them one of the worst performance automakers in the US in terms of growth.

By Patrick Rall Nov 8 2012 - 6:38pm

All four GM brands show growth in October 2012

October 2012 proved to be a good month for the folks at General Motors, with all four of their current brands showing positive growth while the company as a whole led the US market in sales volume with 195,674 vehicles sold last month.

By Denis Flierl Nov 8 2012 - 6:23pm

Oprah VW Beetle winners pay it forward

Oprah 2012 VW Beetle winners are returning to Chicago to donate their time and services to two very worthwhile organizations.

By Patrick Rall Nov 8 2012 - 6:07pm

Chrysler stays strong in October 2012, posts 31st straight month of growth

The sales numbers are in for October 2012 and once again, the Chrysler Group is the strongest of the American automakers and third from the top among major auto groups – trailing only Toyota Motor Company and the BMW Group.

Fuji Fast Charge station at Residence Inn

By David Herron Nov 8 2012 - 5:52pm

Fuji's low cost 25kw CHADEMO fast charging station gets first deployment in U.S.

The first publicly available electric car fast charging station on the ChargePoint network has been installed near Los Angeles in the first of what is slated to be a string of fast charging stations in the Los Angeles and San Diego area.

By John Goreham Nov 8 2012 - 5:38pm

GM offers pickups that can help end oil addiction

For those who are concerned about "foreign oil," and "oil Subsidies'" but in need of a heavy duty pickup, salvation has arrived

BYD wants to sell electric cars zero money down

By Nicolas Zart Nov 8 2012 - 4:54pm

BYD Wants To Sell EVs Zero Down Payment

BYD is trying to get its electric vehicles out the door in order to increase its market share. But is zero payment down the way to go?

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 8 2012 - 12:38pm

Jaguar recalls 2010-2012 XF models over dangerous fuel leak flaw

Recall documents indicate that affected vehicles may contain a cracked fuel tank flange, which may leak fuel.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green

By Patrick Rall Nov 8 2012 - 10:58am

2014 Ford Mustang order guide leaked – changes include new colors, no Boss

Back in August, we got our first chunk of information on the 2012 Ford Mustang courtesy of the enthusiasts at The Mustang Source and today, we have official documentation on what will be new for the 2014 Mustang courtesy of the company order guide.

By Denis Flierl Nov 8 2012 - 7:53am

JP Edition 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo goes green [video]

Hyundai has turned green and awarded its first SEMA President’s Choice award to the JP Edition 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo built by tuner and designer John Pangilinan.

By Anthony Faccenda Nov 7 2012 - 10:02pm

Toyota recalls 11,000 Scion iQ vehicles over air bag issue

The recall, which affects both 2012 and 2013 iQ microcars, was issued due to faulty sensor cables.

By Aaron Turpen Nov 7 2012 - 3:01pm

Ford Ranger wins International Pick-Up Award 2013

The new Ford Ranger has won the International Pick-Up Award 2013 in Dublin in a landslide win over the Isuzu D-Max and Volkswagen Amarok competition.

2013 Ford Mustang SEMA Build Powered by Women

By Patrick Rall Nov 7 2012 - 2:58pm

A closer look at the Ford Mustangs in the company display at SEMA

While we have already shown you the new Twin Turbo Cobra Jet and the Vaughn Gittin Jr RTR Stage 3 Mustang, there were five other heavily customized Ford Mustang models in the large indoor Ford company display at the 2012 SEMA Show that are well worth a closer look.

By Nicolas Zart Nov 7 2012 - 2:11pm

Tesla Model S Elected Car of the Year 2013

It didn’t take long for the barely out the door Tesla Model S to get high accolades. Times have changed when an electric car gets the Car of the Year award from a major car magazine.

The Renaul-Caterham A110-50 is getting closer to production

By Nicolas Zart Nov 7 2012 - 1:22pm

The Renault Alpine A110-50 Promises To Shake Things Up

The Renault Alpine A110-50 looks great on paper but will it rekindle the original success and passion of the A110? In the meantime the Renault-Caterham duo thinks so.

By Patrick Rall Nov 7 2012 - 12:53pm

2013 Honda Accord Coupe HFP debuts at SEMA, coming to dealers next spring

Among the collection of modified Honda and Acura products at the 2012 SEMA Show was the 2013 Honda Accord HFP Coupe (Honda Factory Performance) – a special performance package that will be available in limited numbers at American Honda dealerships starting next spring.

By Aaron Turpen Nov 7 2012 - 12:26pm

Suzuki drops U.S. market

Suzuki has finally called it quits and will be pulling out of the U.S. auto market as sales continue to flag and decades of trying to gain a foothold prove wasted.

The 2012 Shelby 1000 Mustang in Forza Horizon

By Patrick Rall Nov 7 2012 - 11:29am

November Forza Horizon DLC Car Pack pays tribute to Carroll Shelby

While there was technically an October Car Pack that came with the VIP program for the new racing simulator Forza Horizon, November brings us the first true downloadable content car pack for the new open world racing game – introducing six new cars.

Bucky Lasek's Subaru PUMA RallyCross WRX STI

By Denis Flierl Nov 7 2012 - 7:53am

Top skateboarder Bucky Lasek flies high in Global RallyCross

Rookie Global RallyCross driver Bucky Lasek has jumped from being one of the world’s top skateboaders to driving a WRX STI for the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team.

By Patrick Rall Nov 6 2012 - 8:05pm

Ford Mustang named Hottest Car, F Series named Hottest Truck at SEMA 2012

The Scion FR-S was clearly one of the most popular models at the 2012 SEMA Show, with the SEMA organizers naming it the Hottest Sport Compact of the event but with more examples throughout the show than any other models – the Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car and the Ford F Series was named Hottest Truck.

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