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.

Ford Racing's global identifier. Image courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

By Don Bain Oct 31 2012 - 12:27am

Ford reveals new global image for racing and motorsports

Ford has had racing and motorsports in the blood for over 100 years, since the debut of the original 999 in 1901 through the 1960s, when GT40s repeatedly won at Le Mans and including today's range of Ford-powered racing cars all over the globe.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

By Don Bain Oct 30 2012 - 10:35pm

Toyota marks 25 million vehicles built in North America

Toyota, after 26 years of manufacturing, $24 billion in direct investment in North American facilities and having created 365,000 high paying US jobs, celebrated the 25 millionth vehicle built within the continent today at a ceremony at its Georgetown, KY plant as production of the all-new 2013 Avalon revs up.

By David Herron Oct 30 2012 - 8:23pm

Tesla produces 1000th Model S body as manufacturing rate increases

The success of Tesla Motors hinges in a big way on how quickly and how big the company can scale up its manufacturing rate, and a tweet proclaiming the 1000th Model S body should bring a sigh of relief to the lips of Model S reservation holders.

By John Goreham Oct 30 2012 - 7:31pm

Mazda previews the new 2013 CX-9

Are you ready to get your seven passenger zoom-zoom on?

By John Goreham Oct 30 2012 - 6:02pm

Ford earns record profits

The American car company that did not get bailed out is seeing huge, taxable profits

By David Herron Oct 30 2012 - 4:44pm

Electric cars could power homes when hurricanes knock out power

One of the envisioned roles for electric cars is providing emergency power when disaster knocks out the power.

Consumer Report shows hybrids and electric car have high reliability

By Nicolas Zart Oct 30 2012 - 4:03pm

Consumer Reports Says Electric and Hybrids Have High Reliability

Consumer Report released their electric car and hybrid reliability report. And the result is both types rank high.

By John Goreham Oct 30 2012 - 9:04am

Japanese brands win all the medals in the Consumer Reports Quality Survey

Italian companies and some American companies dominate the bottom of the list

By Denis Flierl Oct 30 2012 - 7:38am

VW unveils ultra-performance 500 hp VWvortex Super Beetle

Volkswagen is celebrating 75 years of the Beetle by taking a 2013 Beetle Turbo and turning it into the ultra-high-performance VWvortex Super Beetle.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 30 2012 - 2:07am

Ferrari Museum opens Pininfarina exhibition

The Ferrari Museum in Mranello has opened The Great Ferraris of Sergio Pininfarina as a tribute to one of the greatest automotive designers in history.

BMW's Born Electric Tour starts in NY next month

By Nicolas Zart Oct 29 2012 - 8:19pm

BMW Brings i3 and i8 To The U.S.

After having been shown in London, Paris, then around the world the i8 Spyder will come to North America in a few weeks. BMW is bringing the i3 and i8 and the "Born Electric" to the U.S.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 29 2012 - 5:59pm

Ford dominates Consumer Reports' list of most unreliable vehicles

Ford, along with its luxury brand Lincoln, made up 60 percent of Consumer Reports' list of the most unreliable cars on the market.

Volo Auto Museum to sell Princess Diana's $2 million Rolls to highest bidder. (P

By Don Bain Oct 29 2012 - 4:42pm

Princess Di's armored UK Embassy Silver Wraith II up for auction

When Diana, Princess of Wales, and Prince Charles first came to the US in November 1985, they traveled about in the United Kingdom's official embassy car – a heavily armored Silver Wraith II that goes on the auction block Nov. 9.

By Denis Flierl Oct 29 2012 - 8:07am

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek sales far exceed expectations

The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek first one-month sales figures more than quadruple initial target.

By Patrick Rall Oct 29 2012 - 12:07am

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels production package debuts ahead of SEMA

Last year, General Motors brought out an outrageous Hot Wheels Concept Camaro and while the metallic green paint and unique tail lights didn’t come for the ride – GM has introduced a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition as a limited production model at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

By Denis Flierl Oct 28 2012 - 5:02pm

Infiniti FX Vettel Edition is exclusive and powerful

The Infiniti FX Vettel Edition is an exclusive high-performance production car inspired by and developed in conjunction with, the reigning Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel.

By David Herron Oct 28 2012 - 3:46pm

Fisker expands luxury plug-in hybrid car sales to the Middle East

Fisker Automotive's continuing global expansion has reached the Middle East with a sales and distribution agreement that covers several countries.

By Denis Flierl Oct 28 2012 - 6:26am

600hp 2012 Subaru WRX STI Rallycross cars coming to SEMA

The Subaru PUMA RallyCross team will compete in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championships final race at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 28 2012 - 4:40am

2013 CES to feature record number of top automotive manufacturers

The Consumer Electronics Association says that the upcoming 2013 International CES will feature a record number of top-tier automotive companies, with 7 out of 10 on the show floor.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 27 2012 - 8:34pm

BMW recalls 7-Series vehicles due to rollaway problem

The recall comes just two days after the German automaker recalled nearly 7,500 7-Series vehicle due to a door latch problem.

By David Herron Oct 27 2012 - 7:00pm

Electric car range could triple with silicon-graphene breakthrough in lithium batteries

Lithium-ion battery research company, CalBattery, has announced a huge breakthrough in energy density that could in a few years give a 300% jump in battery energy density, that could triple electric car driving range.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 27 2012 - 5:41pm

Wild hogs pose dangerous threat on Texas' 85-mph highway

Texas police officials attributed four crashes to feral hogs on the highway's first night.

By David Herron Oct 27 2012 - 3:41pm

Johnson Controls changes tack in A123 Systems bankruptcy after Wanxiang opposition

The plan for A123 Systems to sell its assets to Johnson Controls met opposition from Wanxiang and Fisker Automotive, and now JCI is changing its approach and is offering to buy even more of A123's business.

By David Herron Oct 27 2012 - 2:50pm

Electric car drivers ICED out of charging stations can retaliate with education

ICE'ing, being blocked from access to charging stations, is a problem plaguing electric car drivers, and the Blink Network has helpfully developed a set of notes an EV driver can leave on gas car drivers windshields explaining the common courtesy of not blocking access to charging stations.

2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition

By Denis Flierl Oct 27 2012 - 7:52am

Presidential election 2013 BMW M3 Coupe coming to US

BMW is offering the new 2013 BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Limited Edition in three unique exterior finishes just in time for the Presidential election.

By David Herron Oct 26 2012 - 11:54pm

Fisker seeks to delay bankruptcy sale of A123 Systems assets

A123's major customer, Fisker Automotive, filed a motion in bankruptcy court seeking a delay in the bankruptcy proceedings, and changes in the asset sales procedures, that Fisker claims will produce better value for creditors.

By David Herron Oct 26 2012 - 11:12pm

Nissan Leaf commercial asks "What if you could drive the future, today?"

The Nissan Leaf, as the most widely available all-electric car, is a vision of what may be the future of transportation, and a new commercial from Nissan is a breath of fresh air after a series of curious electric car advertisements in the past. (hugging a polar bear? really?)

By Aaron Turpen Oct 26 2012 - 10:16pm

Budget Bond Cars - be James, but without the price tag

UK insurer Hagerty has released a list of the most affordable and attainable vehicles featured in the 007 franchise. Here's how you can get the cool factor without taking out a second mortgage.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 26 2012 - 8:52pm

The driver's guide to surviving 'Frankenstorm'

Although motorists are encouraged not to drive in cases of severe weather, there are tips available to those drivers that must face the upcoming 'Frankenstorm.'

The Nissan DeltaWing is challenging traditional racing conventions

By Nicolas Zart Oct 26 2012 - 2:40pm

UPDATED: Nissan Disrupts Race Logic With Its DeltaWing Scores 5th In Atlanta

The Nissan DeltaWing captured our hearts at the 24 hours of Le Mans when it got ran off the track by a young driver. This time, it came back with a splash at the Petit Le Mans in Atlanta, Georgia.

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