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.

The first official sketches of the 2014 Kia Forte sedan

By Patrick Rall Jul 24 2012 - 5:27pm

Official teasers of aggressive new 2014 Kia Forte unveiled

Kia Motors has just released a pair of artists renderings of the 2014 Kia Cerato known now in Korea as the K3 – or as we know it the 2014 Kia Forte sedan – that will arrive in the Korean domestic market during the first quarter of 2013 before reaching the rest of the world.

By Patrick Rall Jul 24 2012 - 5:03pm

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible to debut at 2012 LA Auto Show

Volkswagen Auto Group has confirmed that the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will debut later this year at the 2012 LA Auto Show – introducing the world to the production version of the new open-aired Beetle.

By Patrick Rall Jul 24 2012 - 4:36pm

F1 boss Eccelstone could be the Nürburgring’s last hope

We brought you the news late last week that the famed Nürburgring race course in Germany is facing dire debt problems that will likely send it into government controlled bankruptcy if someone doesn’t swoop in and “save the ring” – and now it appears that F1 boss Bernie Eccelstone could be that special someone.

By Don Bain Jul 24 2012 - 2:45pm

Customer loyalty still ranks GM, Ford over Toyota, Honda

Few verifiable statistics are more telling about automotive quality than when a customer repeats purchasing a particular brand. In those terms, GM and Ford are at the head of the pack in front of Toyota and Honda.

By Nicolas Zart Jul 24 2012 - 2:43pm

DENSO Steps Into The Vehicle To Home Power Supply Race

DENSO Corporation has developed a vehicle-to-home, V2H power supply system that allows electric vehicles, EV to supply electricity for homes in tandem with Toyota’s.

Delta Motorsport is teaming up with Qualcomm

By Nicolas Zart Jul 24 2012 - 1:37pm

Qualcomm Actively Promotes It Qualcomm Halo With Renault and Delta Motorsports

Qualcomm won’t sit still as the technical landscape moves, so does the company. From wireless connectivity pioneer to wireless charging system, the company announced today a memorandum with Renault and a deal with Delta Motorsports.

By David Herron Jul 24 2012 - 12:51pm

TuneIn brings the world of internet radio to the Tesla Model S touch panel display

The Tesla Model S has an amazing 17" touch panel display in the dash board, offering full internet access along with a full gamut of infotainment services, which now include the TuneIn internet radio streaming platform.

By Patrick Rall Jul 24 2012 - 11:39am

Land Rover working to meet high demand for the Evoque

The Land Rover Evoque is a big hit in the United States and while this is a good problem to have, Land Rover is currently struggling to keep up with the global demand of their award winning SUV but they plan to change that in September when the US allotment jumps by 25%.

By John Goreham Jul 24 2012 - 10:57am

Ford C-MAX Energi plug in hybrid breaks the $30K barrier

A new C-MAX Energi now costs about the same as the Tesla Models S battery upgrade which leads to the question, why are US taxpayer dollars being used to fund cars for millionaires.

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Dusk Convertible

By Patrick Rall Jul 24 2012 - 9:35am

GM announces new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Dusk Coupe and Convertible

General Motors has announced that for the 2013 model year, the Chevrolet Camaro Coupe and Convertible will both offer the new Dusk trimline package – adding style inside and out to the newest model year of the GM muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Jul 23 2012 - 10:25pm

Less than 20% of Chrysler dealerships to sell the 2013 SRT Viper

When the 2013 SRT Viper reaches full production later this year, the Chrysler Group plans to impose strict requirements for carrying the new supercar – meaning that less than 20% of the company’s dealerships around the country will have the new Viper on their showroom floor.

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 23 2012 - 5:49pm

Ford reveals alarming fire details involving 2013 Escape and announces "special handling" for affected owners

Ford is attempting to appease owners of the 2013 Ford Escape after the vehicle suffered two recalls in one week.

By Patrick Rall Jul 23 2012 - 3:07pm

2014 Volkswagen Jetta to offer turbocharged 4-cylinder, drop 2.5L inline-5

While Volkswagen Auto Group has been busy this last week telling the world about their 2013 model year lineup for their various brands, company Vice President of Product Marketing & Strategy Rainer Michel recently told the folks at AOL that for 2014, the Volkswagen Jetta will drop the 2.5L inline-5 engine for a new turbocharged 4-cylinder mill.

By Patrick Rall Jul 23 2012 - 2:28pm

Jeep Grand Cherokee under investigation for power steering leaks, fire risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee over a concern that the power steering system may leak flammable fluid onto hot components in the engine bay – with very dangerous results.

By John Goreham Jul 23 2012 - 2:20pm

Nissan announces prices for the 2013 370Z line as competition mounts

Will the new Subaru BRZ, the Toyota FR-S, and a coming new IS form Lexus influence Nissan’s 370Z line?

The energy wave disc could extend plug-in hybrid's range

By Nicolas Zart Jul 23 2012 - 2:14pm

A Circulatory Combustion Engine To Extend Range For Plug-in Hybrids

A rough economy boosts ingenuity and shows intriguing new propulsion models, including this brilliant circular wave combustion system, perfect for extending plug-in hybrids’ range.

By Patrick Rall Jul 23 2012 - 1:50pm

Dodge Ram 1500 under investigation for rear differential failures

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into select Dodge Ram 1500 pickups over a concern that the rear differential may fail, causing the rear wheels to lock up while moving and vastly decreasing the driver’s ability to control the vehicle.

Two different Mustangs sporting Red Tails. Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Co.

By Don Bain Jul 23 2012 - 1:46pm

Ford salutes Tuskegee Airmen with unique Red Tails Mustang

Recent efforts by the Ford engineering and design teams have resulted in the fabrication of a truly unique Tuskegee Airmen Red Tails model of a 2013 Ford Mustang GT, to be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity July 26.

2013 Honda Fit EV first customer delivery

By David Herron Jul 23 2012 - 1:46pm

Honda delivers first Fit EV electric car to southern CA customer

The electric version of the Honda Fit, the Fit EV, is now being delivered to customers in selected areas of California and Oregon, the car is available only under lease and in very limited supply.

EVlink's new features allows for a wider use to apartment complex use

By Nicolas Zart Jul 23 2012 - 1:11pm

What The Latest Schneider Electric EVlink EV Charging Station Could Mean For You

Electric charging stations are a crucial and important part of the mass adoption of electric cars. A few companies have joined the race for the perfect charging stations and Schneider Electric’s latest charging station extends its original use to accommodate apartment owners.

By Patrick Rall Jul 23 2012 - 11:41am

Chevrolet Volt owners have saved over $13.2 million in gas

The Chevrolet Volt has been on sale for roughly 21 months and in that time, Volt owners have driven over 105 million miles with over 67 million of those on electricity – effectively saving those folks a combined total of over $13.2 million dollars at the pumps.

By Patrick Rall Jul 23 2012 - 11:02am

Jaguar Land Rover looking to combine brands under one roof in the US

Over the next three years, Jaguar Land Rover hopes to reduce the number of dealerships in the United States by roughly 20% by consolidating the two brands into a single dealership with an ideal figure of about 200 dealerships remaining when the process is complete.

By David Herron Jul 22 2012 - 5:43pm

Save money while being green with a Via Motors VTRUX plug-in hybrid pickup truck

The Via Motors VTRUX plug-in hybrid (extended range electric) trucks are powerful workhorses designed for commercial fleets, and because it uses electricity as its primary fuel the fleet owner can see a large cost savings over an 8 year lease period.

By David Herron Jul 21 2012 - 10:06pm

Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan following different paths to electric car nirvana

If electric cars are our future, the automakers are following different paths to that goal, where most are focusing attention on one or two flagship electric vehicles, Ford is working on an across-the-board electrification strategy which will take several years to play out.

The Nissan Juke smiles about its production boost. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain.

By Don Bain Jul 21 2012 - 5:16pm

Renault-Nissan boosting Korean production of Rogue

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has just announced it intends to pour $160 million into the Busan, Korea plant to address growing demand for the next-generation Nissan Rogue and simultaneously accelerate the growth of Renault Samsung Motors.

The fascinating Hüttlin Kugelmotor spinning piston hybrid motor

By Nicolas Zart Jul 21 2012 - 1:32pm

Hüttlin Kugelmotor Could Revolutionize Extended Range

The new hybrid Hüttlin Kugelmotor could extend the life of internal gas engine, making it a perfect fit for future plug-in hybrids and other extended range-like vehicles.

By Aaron Turpen Jul 21 2012 - 2:50am

Aspid unveils GT-21 Invictus hammerhead supercar

With stills and a video, Aspid has released information on its GT-21 Invictus concept with a unique hammerhead design.

By Aaron Turpen Jul 21 2012 - 2:29am

Wiesmann Spyder concept may see production

The Weismann Spyder concept that debuted in 2011 never saw production, rumor says, because of the recession. Now reports give new life to the rumor that it could see the streets.

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 20 2012 - 8:10pm

Rapper Flo Rida wraps Bugatti Veyron in chrome, then gets pulled over

The event marks the second time Flo Rida has been pulled over in his $1.7 million Bugatti.

traffic, road rage, driving study, female drivers, male drivers

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 20 2012 - 6:41pm

Study: Road rage more predominant among women

Although men are often associated with "driving while angry," the new study illustrates that more women actually admit to experiencing road rage.

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