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 G+ Aug 4 2012 - 6:04pm

Chip Foose and Overhaulin returning to TV

The popular auto restoration design show Overhaulin, featuring restoration legend Chip Foose, will be returning to cable television this fall on Velocity part of the Discovery Network.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 3 2012 - 6:28pm

Higher-performance Hyundai Veloster Turbo could be coming soon

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo was unveiled earlier this year and there are rumors that a higher-performance variant could be in the plans from the South Korean automaker.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 3 2012 - 6:21pm

The 2013 Lamborghini Aventador gains fuel economy technology...seriously

The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is one of the most powerful and highest performance supercars in the world but when the 2013 Aventador arrives later this year – the main changes made to the awesome Italian sports car will improve the fuel economy without hurting the performance aspects.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 3 2012 - 3:08pm

Engine problems slow things for the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R race debut

Today began Day Two for the new SRT race program featuring the 2013 Viper GTS-R and while Day One brought a disappointing set of slower lap times – today brought about a much more serious problem as the #91 Viper ran into engine problems during the first practice session that kept them out of qualifying.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 3 2012 - 2:01pm

Ford, Lincoln both stumble in a short July 2012

July 2012 had 2 fewer sales days than July 2011 and the result was a decline in the growth rate, with both of the current Ford Motor Company brands posting negative growth even though the Ford brand would have shown positive growth had the month been the same length.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 3 2012 - 1:37pm

GM sees growth slow in July 2012 on rental fleet decline

General Motors reported a year over year decline in sales of 6.4% but the company points out that the decline is due in large to the decline in sales to rental car companies and other large fleets while retail sales only declined by about 3% in July 2012.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 3 2012 - 12:52pm

2013 Nissan Pathfinder: All-New with class-leading fuel economy

Nissan has announced the launch of the all-new 2013 Pathfinder that has been totally redesigned inside and out with improved fuel mileage.

The special edition 2013 Dodge SRT models.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 3 2012 - 12:45pm

All five Chrysler Group brands show growth in July 2012

While the recent success of the Japanese automakers doing business in America have pushed the Chrysler Group out of the top spot in terms of year over year growth, Chrysler was able to continue their strong year as they were the only American automaker to show positive growth in July 2012.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Aug 3 2012 - 12:34pm

Study says child safety warning systems unreliable

A preliminary assessment of technology devices meant to help prevent children from being left in hot cars has found that the systems are unreliable and have limited effectiveness.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 3 2012 - 12:27pm

Audi’s attractive 2012 A6 wins two more awards

The Audi A6 has long been a car with mass appeal. However, the rounded, melted corners of the early years stayed around too long and the car became a bit stodgy.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Aug 3 2012 - 12:18pm

Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program enters final stretch

Having given away 75 cars now, the 100 Cars for Good program from Toyota enters its final stretch for 2012. With 25 more cars to give away and 125 charities still in the running, votes are needed now more than ever.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 3 2012 - 11:15am

Cadillac XTS and ATS ‘Super Cruise’ gets rigorous test on Brooklyn Bridge

Cadillac just finished testing the XTS and ATS “Super Cruise” on the famed New York Brooklyn Bridge.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 3 2012 - 8:38am

The first 2014 Mazda6 to roll off the line surprises the auto world

The first 2014 Mazda6 rolled off the assembly line in Japan and it wasn’t the new sedan that everyone has been waiting for.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 2 2012 - 8:11pm

German state fronts $312 million to the Nürburgring to keep the famous track alive

Things might have just gotten a whole lot easier for F1 boss Bernie Eccelstone to help keep the famed Nürburgring in business as German state Rhineland-Palatinate has guaranteed a substantial amount of cash to the managing group in order to help pay a portion of the track’s hefty debt.

The two new race Vipers together at Mid Ohio.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 2 2012 - 7:28pm

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R struggles in first ALMS practice

The two new 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R teams completed their first official practice with the American LeMans Series a couple hours ago with both teams turning in mediocre times – putting them both in the lower end of the GT Class field after very short practice sessions.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 2 2012 - 5:40pm

Chrysler wants $2.5 million deposit back from Duke Energy of Illinois

When Fiat SpA took over the Chrysler Group in 2009, Duke Energy of Illinois required the company to pay a security deposit of $2.5 million dollars – money which the Chrysler Group wants back right now.

The Ford Fusion Hybrid. Photo courtesy of Ford Motory Company.

By Don Bain Aug 2 2012 - 5:39pm

Ford celebrates production of first North American FWD hybrid transmission

Ford, supporting its Power of Choice offerings, has opened a new flexible assembly line at the Van Dyke Transmission Plant, making Ford North America’s first and only producer of front-wheel-drive hybrid transmissions.

By David Herron G+ Aug 2 2012 - 5:22pm

Toyota RAV4 EV "first drive" opportunity for news media leading to late summer 2012 launch

The new RAV4 EV, an all electric SUV designed jointly by Toyota and Tesla Motors, is due to be launched later this summer, and toady Toyota brought in news media for a first drive opportunity.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 2 2012 - 4:19pm

Ford Mustang continues to roll, outsells Camaro and Challenger again in July 2012

Sales numbers for the muscle car segment in America were down a bit in July 2012 but that didn’t stop Ford Motor Company from being the top dog in the rear wheel drive performance car class for the third month in a row – beating the Chevrolet Camaro by a margin of just 445 units.

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 2 2012 - 3:34pm

It's official: Volkswagen owns Porsche

Volkswagen AG (Aktiengesellschaft) announced yesterday that they have officially completed the terms to purchase the remaining stock of the Porsche – giving Volkswagen full ownership of the German sports car (and SUV) maker.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 2 2012 - 3:32pm

Bad boy in Smart Car leads police on "high-Speed" chase

This example makes one wonder if self-driving cars are the solution to chronic drunk driving.

The pool image from BMW's Motion Capture software. Photo courtesy of BMW.

By Don Bain Aug 2 2012 - 2:54pm

BMW supporting US Olympic Swim Team with technology

BMW sensors and software developed for automotive functions are now helping the US Olympic Swim Team by analyzing their startup and turning underwater, a critical aspect of the competition measured in hundredths of a second.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Aug 2 2012 - 2:43pm

Clean diesel continues its fast rise in the US

Clean diesel sales are up 27.5 percent in the United States so far in 2012, continuing year-on-year trends of fast growth, outpacing all other alternative fuel options on the market.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Alpine Edition

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 2 2012 - 1:49pm

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets new special editions, more horsepower

The Chrysler Group has announced that the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will be available in two new special edition appearance packages named Vapor and Alpine that center around a pair of striking new paint options along with a bump in power.

By Don Bain Aug 2 2012 - 1:13pm

Toyota's voluntary RAV4 recall involves 760,000 vehicles

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has just announced a voluntary safety recall involving 2006 to early 2011 model year RAV4 models totaling 760,000 vehicles as well as 2010 Lexus HS 250h US vehicles adding another 18,000 units to the action.

Baja California race to include electric racers powered by sunshine

By Nicolas Zart Aug 2 2012 - 1:12pm

Solar Charged Electric Racers For Baja

The Baja California race evokes wildly tricked out suspensions and gas guzzling monsters braving sand dunes and torrid weather. This year, a new type of racing will be introduced using nothing but good old sunshine.

Emerg-E takes home prestigious internation design award

By Nicolas Zart Aug 2 2012 - 12:32pm

Infiniti Emerg-E Takes Home Prestigious Design Award

Winning awards before vehicles are produced is becoming a normal event these days and the Infiniti Emerg-E racking in the Concepts category of the Automotive Brand Contest 2012 from the German Design Council is certainly good news.

By John Goreham G+ Aug 2 2012 - 11:41am

2013 Chevy Spark shakes up the mini-car category

Do good things really come in small packages or are we just kidding ourselves? 5 reasons Chevy may finally break open the teeny car market in the US.

By Denis Flierl G+ Aug 2 2012 - 8:01am

Appealing Range Rover Evoque reduces carbon footprint

Land Rover has received certification from the Vehicle Certification Agency showing the new Range Rover Evoque is one of the most environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Aug 1 2012 - 5:57pm

Betafoam Renue is a green weight loss wonder for cars

One of the greatest advancements in automotive technology has been dieting. Most vehicles weigh less now than they did in the 1960s and the trimming continues. Now Dow Chemical offers a green, renewable way to avoid fad dieting and seriously combat the pounds while reducing noise and vibration.

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