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 Jul 19 2012 - 12:36pm

Ford issues strongly worded recall of 2013 Escape with 1.6L EcoBoost engine

Risk of fire is so great that the vehicle should not even be driven to the dealership. Will tow all affected vehicles.

By Patrick Rall Jul 19 2012 - 11:25am

Over 321k Honda and Acura models recalled for front doors opening unexpectedly

Honda announced today that they will be recalling the 2012 Honda CR-V and the 2013 Acura ILX over a concern that the inner door handle release cable could disengage – possibly allowing the front doors to suddenly and unexpectedly open on their own.

By John Goreham Jul 19 2012 - 10:40am

Will the 2013 Ford Escape be branded a lemon

Multiple recalls of the new 2013 model Escape are starting to raise eyebrows.

By Denis Flierl Jul 19 2012 - 7:52am

2013 Ford Mustang previews global launch of 2015 model in Manilla

Ford has announced the 2013 Ford Mustang has been introduced for the first time in the Philippines and readies the Asian world for the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang launch.

By David Herron Jul 18 2012 - 8:39pm

Will there be a natural gas vehicle revolution due to low cost CNG refueling station from GE?

GE is developing a quick fueling system for natural gas vehicles as part of an ARPA-E funded group of thirteen projects to improve natural gas fueling, that could begin to make CNG vehicles attractive to the average consumer.

By David Herron Jul 18 2012 - 5:17pm

Romney kicks Fisker Automotive turning it into a political campaign football

In a campaign appearance, Mitt Romney rehashed the litany of largely untrue right wing punditry accusations against Fisker Automotive.

By Aaron Turpen Jul 18 2012 - 3:54pm

Honda hiring at Indiana plant, adding Civic Hybrid

Honda's Greensburg, Indiana plant is adding a $40 million boost in order to increase production by 25%, hiring more American workers as well as adding the high-selling Civic Hybrid to the line. Honda already began a second shift last year and the plant currently produces many of Honda's alternative fuel vehicles.

By Nicolas Zart Jul 18 2012 - 3:15pm

ChargePoint App Flirts With Twitter And Facebook

The race to find the best charging stations app is on, and ChargePoint just upped the ante with a Twitter and Facebook feature. Will it be enough to get you to use it?

By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2012 - 2:39pm

The Subaru BRZ sells out in Australia - in about three hours

The Subaru BRZ recently went on sale in Australia, the Japanese automaker decided that the best way to sell the first batch of rear wheel drive sports cars would be to sell them exclusively online and in just over three hours, all of the BRZ sports coupes headed for the Aussie market were sold out.

By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2012 - 1:30pm

Porsche considering 2nd supercar and a smaller sedan after Macan SUV

Reports from around the world indicate that Porsche is considering adding an 8th and 9th model to their lineup, possibly adding a new supercar and a sedan smaller than the Panamera sometime after the Macan compact SUV launches in 2014.

By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2012 - 12:40pm

Vaughn Gittin Jr introduces his 2013 Ford Mustang RTR

Drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr has just introduced the 2013 Ford Mustang RTR featuring a new look, a new suspension setup and power increases reaching up to 624 horsepower – available in either the Spec 1 or Spec 2 package.

By Nicolas Zart Jul 18 2012 - 12:28pm

World Toughest CO2 Emission Targets

When it comes to tough CO2 emissions, we trail other countries and Europe is again reviewing tougher mandates, effectively becoming the world’s toughest CO2 emission continent.

By John Goreham Jul 18 2012 - 12:10pm

Ford uses beer-pong balls to measure space in the 2013 Escape

Formerly known as pingpong balls, these little wonders help Ford make the most of the space in the all-new 2013 Escape.

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 18 2012 - 11:31am

2013 Cadillac ATS takes on the world in new web series [Video]

Titled “Cadillac ATS vs. the World," the new web series was directed by Oscar-nominated director Joe Berlinger.

By Patrick Rall Jul 18 2012 - 11:22am

Kia K9 to be named Kia Quoris in the US

The new rear wheel drive Kia flagship sedan has previously been known as the K9 and while that name will exist in the Korean market, the new full sized sedan sold in the US will be named the Kia Quoris.

By John Goreham Jul 18 2012 - 10:50am

New Nissan Leaf Limo redefines luxury in the renewable era

You and 7 friends can roll like gangstas in the new Nissan Leaf Limo.

By Denis Flierl Jul 18 2012 - 7:53am

New Nissan sports car can’t compete with FR-S and BRZ

Nissan is reported to be working on a new sports car called the "Mini-Z" that will attempt to compete with the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ.

An image from the Jay Leno's Garage video with Bob Lutz and Via Vtrux

By Don Bain Jul 18 2012 - 2:13am

Love the truck, shuck the fuel bill

Jay Leno is a believer in Bob Lutz’ Via Vtrux simply because it has all the power and versatility for which everyone loves big full-size pickups, but without the ridiculous gas jones. Let’s face it – gas-guzzlers are the automotive equivalent of petrol junkies.

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 17 2012 - 10:55pm

Nissan recalls over 11k Juke models for rear seat issue

The problem, which stems from a weak weld, may result in the vehicle's rear seat backs becoming disengaged during a crash.

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 17 2012 - 9:40pm

Porsche recalling 2011-2012 Panamera models and 2012 Cayenne SUVs

The recall, which affects nearly 300 vehicles, is due to potential turbine wheel fracture problems.

By Denis Flierl Jul 17 2012 - 9:32pm

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 teaser video number three

Mazda has released the third teaser video for the all-new 2014 Mazda6 with a deep red color called “Soul Red.”

By David Herron Jul 17 2012 - 9:26pm

2013 Ford Fusion offering amazing features and choices with gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models

The 2013 Ford Fusion will offer the broadest range of drive train and sustainability choices in Ford's Power of Choice concept of enabling the customer to choose the drive train that suits their needs.

A video image of a technician working with RUTH. Photo courtesy of FORD.

By Don Bain Jul 17 2012 - 5:32pm

Ford's new robot has only one arm, but she is a smart girl with an attitude

You can’t hurt this Ford robot’s feelings by disagreeing with her, but you won’t get very far either, as her opinions have empirical evidence to reinforce them. Remind you of anyone?

By Patrick Rall Jul 17 2012 - 5:25pm

GM offers up new first images of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

It has been months since General Motors offered up the first official production information on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE but as we near the launch of the 2013 model year vehicles – GM has offered up a handful of official images of the new Mustang Boss 302-fighting, Bowtie-clad muscle car.

By Patrick Rall Jul 17 2012 - 4:38pm

Volvo recalls 2011-2013 S80 sedans over transmission-related stalling risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new recall of 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Volvo S80 sedans over a concern that the transmission may not properly downshift – increasing the likelihood of an accident should the Swedish sedan stall in traffic.

Wirelessly charge your electric or plug-in hybrid

By Nicolas Zart Jul 17 2012 - 4:19pm

Electric Cars Charged Without Cables, Without Touching

When it comes to introducing risk free electric cars into the mainstream, car rental is a no-brainer. Wireless charging systems could be just the right push to increase the adoption and convenience.

By Aaron Turpen Jul 17 2012 - 4:09pm

Would you rent out your GM vehicle to strangers if OnStar could keep track of it for you?

General Motors has opened up its OnStar service to peer-to-peer car sharing service RelayRides, allowing people to share their cars through the P2P renter's experience with OnStar as the control system.

CO Gov. John Hickenlooper, OK Gov. Mary Fallin and OK Sec. Energy Michael Ming

By Don Bain Jul 17 2012 - 1:48pm

The race is on and Natural Gas is coming up the back stretch

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma Secretary of Energy Michael Ming and Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Dave Lopez met with U.S. auto manufacturers yesterday, to pitch a multi-state, bi-partisan compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle initiative.

Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids will make be the bulk of profit for carmakers

By Nicolas Zart Jul 17 2012 - 1:41pm

Betting On Hybrids Until Electric Cars Are Mainstream

Carmakers bet everything on hybrid for the next 8 years until pure electric cars become the de facto solution.

By John Goreham Jul 17 2012 - 11:13am

Nissan’s best-selling Versa shakes up the sub-compact market

The Nissan Versa, leader in its segment, is not satisfied, and is planning a bold move in 2013.

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