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.

An electric SUV that will challenge your notions of SUVs and EVs

By Nicolas Zart Oct 6 2012 - 2:07pm

Consumer Report Sees The Potential In The Electric Toyota SUV

Consumer Report has just lauded the Toyota RAV4 EV as showing the potential an electric SUV should have. After having driven it, I agree.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 6 2012 - 12:23pm

Feds investigate Honda Odyssey, Pilot for roll away risk after driver is seriously injured

The NHTSA has launched an investigation into 577,000 Odyssey and Pilot vehicles due to a dangerous roll away risk.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 6 2012 - 11:31am

Honda recalls over 260k CR-V SUVs over door fire concerns

The CR-V recall marks the automaker's third large recall in less than a week.

By Denis Flierl Oct 6 2012 - 9:07am

2012 Audi A3, A5, Q7 top choices by owners

The 2012 Audi A3, A5, and Q7 have been picked by owners as the best vehicles for their complete ownership experience.

By Patrick Rall Oct 5 2012 - 10:07pm

Hyundai Veloster under investigation due to exploding sunroofs

It is not unusual for an automaker to address an issue with the glass sunroof panels breaking but the new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation into the Hyundai Veloster sunroof is one of the more unusual this writer has heard as there seem to be no certain variables that cause the sunroof to break.

The 4.4L twin turbo V8 of the 2013 BMW M5

By Patrick Rall Oct 5 2012 - 7:09pm

Recall announced for 2013 BMW M5, M6 over complete engine failure risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the folks at BMW have announced a recall of select high performance BMW M5 and M6 models over a concern that the oil pump assembly could fail – leading to a condition that the NHTSA refers to as “complete engine failure”.

By Patrick Rall Oct 5 2012 - 6:33pm

2013 Honda CR-Z debuts in Paris with more power

The Honda CR-Z was introduced to the world as a compact hybrid sports car but even though it had a sporty exterior design, the hybrid drivetrain fell short of “sporty” in the opinion of many – a problem that Honda hopes to solve with the new, more powerful 2013 CR-Z.

By David Herron Oct 5 2012 - 5:49pm

Fisker rejects Romney's 'Loser' tag, will his attack backfire on Romney?

In attacking Obama, Romney tagged Fisker, Ener1 and Tesla as "losers," but Romney runs the risk of the attack boomeranging because Tesla and Fisker are hardly in trouble, and instead are on the threshold of success.

A plug-in hybrid Rover going into production soon

By Nicolas Zart Oct 5 2012 - 4:51pm

Rover Said To Head Its Plug-In Hybrid To Production

Rover could finally be getting its plug-in hybrid, PHEV into production. Find out what to expect from it.

The VW Jetta Hybrid raced at the Bonnville Flats

By Nicolas Zart Oct 5 2012 - 2:50pm

VW Announces The 2013 Jetta Hybrid Price

VW has quietly worked on a hybrid that would bring much needed competition to the mild hybrid inflow of cars on our roads. Find out how much it will cost you.

Tesla repays part of the loan 2 months early

By Nicolas Zart Oct 5 2012 - 1:38pm

Tesla Repays Government Loan Faster Than Planned

While much confusion seems to come from the exaggerated Tesla Motors news these past few weeks, one good thing is the company is repaying its loan earlier.

By Patrick Rall Oct 5 2012 - 12:45pm

Chrysler announces full details on 41mpg Dodge Dart Aero including price

Thanks to the EPA website and the Mopar lovers at Allpar.com, we knew in the middle of September that the 2013 Dodge Dart Aero would offer 41 miles per gallon but the Chrysler Group has now made a formal announcement on this new super-efficient compact sedan including the special features and a price hundreds below the Chevy Cruze Eco.

By Denis Flierl Oct 5 2012 - 9:30am

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Edition X marks significant milestone

The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is celebrating a significant milestone and the German automaker has built the new Edition X to mark the achievement.

By John Goreham Oct 5 2012 - 8:34am

Chevy helps answer questions about electric car charging

New EcoHub app for Volt will help owners understand and keep track of their charging costs.

By Denis Flierl Oct 5 2012 - 7:58am

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek award keeps Subaru #1

All-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek has won another award and this accolade keeps Subaru the only manufacturer to have them across its entire lineup.

By Aaron Turpen Oct 4 2012 - 11:31pm

Nissan showcasing its NSC-2015 EV with autonomous driving

Nissan is exhibiting its prototype NSC-2015 electric vehicle with a new autonomous driving application at CEATEC JAPAN 2012.

By Don Bain Oct 4 2012 - 11:24pm

The 2013 Dodge Dart aces IIHS testing as Top Safety Pick

An impressive achievement for a relatively new compact car, the 2013 Dodge Dart has aced each and every IIHS test for impact safety, including the new moderate-overlap frontal-impact rating, becoming the 12th vehicle from the Chrysler Group to be so named.

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 9:59pm

The 2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet debuts in Paris, coming to the US 2013 Q1

Audi dropped the details on their newest droptop high performance model back in early September but among the public debuts at the ongoing 2012 Paris Motor Show is the 2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet – including performance figures, fuel economy numbers and the first official pricing for the new topless midsized 2-door.

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 9:23pm

The European 2013 Chevrolet Spark debuts in Paris with a familiar design

While the majority of the news coming from the 2012 Paris Motor Show this week relates to European automakers, the American automakers are well represented at the French auto show including the 2013 Chevrolet Spark for the European market that sports a similar look to the tiny Spark subcompact available in the USA.

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 7:45pm

Chevy Volt posts best sales month ever in September-continues to thump Nissan Leaf

The Chevrolet Volt had its best month ever in September 2012 and for the 8th straight month the electric Chevy has badly outsold the Nissan Leaf - this time by a margin of almost 3 to 1 as the Japanese competition continues to try to fill the preorders made more than 3 years ago.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 4 2012 - 7:01pm

Ford C-MAX takes on Toyota Prius in new Olympic-style ad campaign [Video]

Ford's new "Hybrid Games" marketing campaign showcases the C-MAX besting the Toyota Prius v in a series of hybrid-related challenges.

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 6:35pm

Camaro beats Mustang, Challenger in September 2012 sales race

Sales numbers in the American muscle car class dipped in September 2012 from the month before but that didn’t stop General Motors from selling more Chevrolet Camaro coupes and convertibles than their competitors’ muscle cars from Ford and Dodge.

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 4:03pm

The 2012 Toyota GT86 TRD debuts new accessories in Paris

The 2012 Paris Motor Show brought about the introduction of the Subaru BRZ XT Line Concept and not to be outdone, Toyota brought out their own tuned up version of the joint venture rear drive sports coupe but unlike the Subaru, the GT86 TRD on display in Paris is fitted entirely with goodies that will be available via the European Toyota Racing Development catalog.

Hyundai CEO John Krafcik unveils NA Car of the Year decal on the 2012 Elantra

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 2:49pm

North American Car and Truck of the Year short list announced

The North American Car and Truck of the Year panel has announced their short list for the 2013 award with the 50 jurors having whittled down the group to 11 cars and 9 trucks/sport utility vehicles that will go head to head for the awards that will be announced at the 2013 North American International Auto Show at Detroit’s Cobo Hall.

The first drawing of the 1949 Chevrolet MagnaFlow Revolver pickup

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 2:14pm

1949 Chevrolet MagnaFlow Revolver SEMA truck teased on a napkin

The exhaust experts at MagnaFlow have positioned themselves as one of the star features on the floor of the SEMA Show over the past few years and 2012 should be no different as they will unveil their 1949 Chevrolet pickup built on conjunction with design superstar Chip Foose sporting a unique exhaust system that earned this truck the name Revolver.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 4 2012 - 1:19pm

Honda recalls 820,000 Civics and Pilots over headlight defect

The newly announced recall is an expansion of March's recall, which concerned over 550,000 CR-V and Pilot SUVs.

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 12:56pm

Scion FRS, Subaru BRZ owners facing engine software problem

The new Scion FRS and the Subaru BRZ have hit the market with instant popularity but the internet is abuzz over an engine idle problem that the two automakers claim is caused by a “software bug” related to the variable valve timing system – with the two companies taking differing views on how this problem needs to be fixed.

The Smart ForTwo EVis the cheapest EV on the market

By Nicolas Zart Oct 4 2012 - 12:53pm

Smart ForTwo EV Challenges i MiEV Price

The war on electric car price is where it’s happening at the moment. Find out how the Smart ForTwo electric car is reclaiming the entry-level price from Mitsubishi.

By Anthony Faccenda Oct 4 2012 - 12:18pm

Costco offering major discounts on all-new Chevy, Buick and GMC models

Costco Auto Program members are now eligible for discounts on 12 different GM models including the Chevy Cruze, Buick Verano and GMC Acadia.

By Patrick Rall Oct 4 2012 - 12:03pm

The 2013 VW Beetle Convertible debuts online ahead of LA

While Volkswagen plans to introduce their redesigned droptop bug at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show later this year, the company has offered up a first look at the 2013 VW Beetle Convertible via a collection of pictures that seem to give us a great look at the new convertible without giving us a clear look at the new top – presumably saving that for the big debut in November.

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