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 John Goreham Sep 21 2012 - 8:56pm

An unofficial review of the surprising Chevy Camaro ZL 1

An interesting first ride in the best Camaro ever built, and likely ever to be built.

By David Herron Sep 21 2012 - 8:40pm

In wake of Leaf battery flap, Coda points to active thermal management

Coda personnel talk up the temperature management system built into the company's electric car following news that Nissan Leaf owners testing Leaf battery capacity have found significant battery capacity loss.

The front of the Jefferson North Assembly Plant

By Patrick Rall Sep 21 2012 - 5:10pm

Chrysler's Jefferson North plant opens as names, details of plant stabbing surface

Chrysler’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit restarted production today - just a day after one worker murdered the other before taking his own life – and more details of the crime including the two men’s names have surfaced.

By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2012 - 3:34pm

Audi future engines: Electric turbocharger is coming

Audi is developing a future electric turbo technology that will completely eliminate turbo lag.

By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2012 - 1:55pm

2015 SRT Barracuda could be a Mustang killer

The 2015 SRT Barracuda could be replacing the Dodge Challenger and it may also give the 2015 Ford Mustang major competition.

By John Goreham Sep 21 2012 - 1:12pm

Audi's new 2013 S3 is 50 shades of amazing

The S3 will debut a new 2.0 liter turbo with 300 HP and many other new innovations.

A look at the upcoming and current Buick and GMC lineup

By Patrick Rall Sep 21 2012 - 12:38pm

GM teases new Buick Regal, LaCrosse, GMC Sierra, Yukon coming within 12 months

General Motors announced last night that the Buick and GMC brands would be receiving nine new models in their lineup over the next 12 months with some of the most popular vehicles in those two brands getting a refresh – including the Buick Regal, the Buick LaCrosse, the GMC Sierra and the GMC Yukon.

By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2012 - 11:52am

Land Rover features Defender in James Bond’s Skyfall

Jaguar Land Rover is celebrating the Golden anniversary of James Bond by featuring a Defender and other special vehicles in the new movie Skyfall.

By Patrick Rall Sep 21 2012 - 11:04am

GM recalls 426,000 sedans overall rollaway risk

General Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of over 426,000 midsized sedans including the Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura and Pontiac G6 sedans over a concern that a component inside the automatic transmission could fail – possibly making it impossible to restart or even allowing the vehicle to roll away when the vehicle is parked.

By Denis Flierl Sep 21 2012 - 8:36am

2013 Shelby GT350 and GT500 Super Snake roll into Vegas

The 2013 Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500 Super Snake roll into Las Vegas for the Shelby American 50th Anniversary Tour grand finale.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 21 2012 - 12:46am

New power-dense GDI turbo offered for 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu will feature a new GDI Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine, becoming one of the most power-dense offerings in the industry.

Nissan Leaf brigade preparing for testing

By Aaron Turpen Sep 21 2012 - 12:27am

Nissan Leaf owners stage massive test to prove battery aging case

To protest Nissan's lack of meaningful response to battery lifespan issues, Leaf owners in Arizona have banded together in one of the largest EV tests of its kind to prove that the Leaf's batteries are, indeed, aging prematurely and losing effectiveness before their time.

Brandon Miller at the Bonneville Salt Flats

By David Herron Sep 20 2012 - 9:57pm

Electric Cowboy's 102 miles/hr electric motorcycle land speed record

Brandon Nozaki Miller, riding a modified Zero Motorcycles made Zero S ZF6 electric motorcycle, sets a new land speed record for lightweight electric motorcycles.

By Patrick Rall Sep 20 2012 - 9:49pm

Chrysler trademarks new names including Chrysler 100, Ram ProMaster and 8 Mile

The Mopar superfans over all Allpar have dug up an interesting handful of new trademarks applied for by the Chrysler Group that offers some insight into some upcoming models – as well as also raising some interesting questions about what is to come.

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2012 - 7:00pm

Unique 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 created for life-changing cause

A very special one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will be auctioned off this Saturday to benefit the Henry Ford Health System.

By Anthony Faccenda Sep 20 2012 - 12:43pm

Chrysler plant shut down after employee kills co-worker, then commits suicide

The horrific crime took place around 8 a.m. this morning at Chrysler's Jefferson North plant in Detroit

By Denis Flierl Sep 20 2012 - 7:26am

Porsche 918 Spyder runs faster than expected Nurburgring time

The 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder had a developmental goal of running a lap time of less than 7:22 at the Nuburgring and they blew that away this week.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 20 2012 - 2:12am

Teens are learning distracted driving habits from their parents

Teenage drivers, no survivors.. Turns out, teenagers learn most of their bad habits from their parents. So that kid you think is completely ignoring you? She's secretly memorizing your every move to copy later, says a survey from SADD.

By Aaron Turpen Sep 20 2012 - 1:55am

Porsche 918 Spyder brochure leaked - 800 HP, 78 MPG

The new definition of supercar may be had with the Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid. At 800 horsepower, it's one of the most powerful street legal cars on the planet, but at 78 miles per gallon, it may also be one of the most efficient as well.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the 2012 4XFall Photo © 2012 by Roman Mica

By Don Bain Sep 20 2012 - 1:31am

Working Mother names Chrysler among 100 Best Companies

For the 13th time Working Mother magazine has named Chrysler Group LLC as one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers," underscoring the firm’s commitment to diversity and support of women in the workforce.

Pedestrians, bicyclists and cars must share the streets more equitably

By David Herron Sep 20 2012 - 12:22am

BMW's 'UR:BAN' project developing grid lock easing technology

The automobile is so successful urban highways are choking on the crushing load of cars, but a BMW research project is looking into integrating computer technology to help drivers manage urban driving, and ease traffic congestion.

By David Herron Sep 19 2012 - 8:18pm

FedEx and Nissan expanding e-NV200 electric cargo van pilot program

FedEx has been testing Nissan's futuristic e-NV200 electric cargo van since December 2011, and the pilot program is expanding globally ahead of the e-NV200's production launch in 2013.

By Anthony Faccenda Sep 19 2012 - 6:28pm

Study: Burgers pollute more than diesel trucks

An interesting study from the University of California, Riverside might make some you reconsider your views on pollution.

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake Coupe

By Patrick Rall Sep 19 2012 - 12:39pm

Introducing the 850hp 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake

The folks at Shelby American have just announced the details for the 203 Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake – an extreme performance version of the production Shelby GT500 Mustang – with the new Super Snake being the most powerful Shelby Mustang production model ever offered.

By Patrick Rall Sep 19 2012 - 10:53am

2013 SRT Viper dealer allocation to be more exclusive than expected

TorqueNews reported a few weeks ago that when the 2013 SRT Viper begins hitting dealers, only 1 in 5 American Chrysler Group dealerships will earn the right to sell the new supercar but new information indicates that the number will actually be much lower – with as few as 100 of the 2,300 US dealerships offering the new Viper.

By Denis Flierl Sep 19 2012 - 8:04am

Volvo launches capable 2013 V40 Cross Country all-roader

Volvo is launching the all-new 2013 V40 Cross Country that offers all-wheel-drive for rugged adventure.

By Denis Flierl Sep 18 2012 - 9:10pm

2013 Aston Martin DB9 gets significant performance enhancements

The all-new 2013 Aston Martin DB9 gets more horsepower and some significant performance enhancements.

By Anthony Faccenda Sep 18 2012 - 8:41pm

Hyundai partners with "Gangnam Style" rapper PSY

Hyundai has launched a Facebook ad featuring the South Korean-born rapper with a Hyundai Equus.

By Patrick Rall Sep 18 2012 - 8:05pm

Lamborghini Gallardo recalled for power steering fire risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of the 2004 through 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo Coupe and Spyder (convertible) models over a concern that one of the power steering lines could leak – increasing the chances of a fire if the problem is left unattended and showing that even the world’s most well built vehicles are not immune to the recall bug.

By Patrick Rall Sep 18 2012 - 5:44pm

The new McLaren P1 supercar debuts ahead of the Paris Motor Show debut

We have known for some time that McLaren would use the 2012 Paris Motor Show to debut a next generation supercar and yesterday, images and early information on the McLaren P1 supercar hit the internet with the full information likely to arrive when the car debuts later this month in Paris.

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