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 Patrick Rall Jul 12 2012 - 11:31am

Limited Edition Subaru WRX Club Spec 11 announced in Australia

Earlier this week, Subaru of Australia announced that they would once again be offering the limited edition WRX Club Sport package for Subbie performance junkies ‘down under’ – with production of this sharp-looking package being limited to just 300 units.

By John Goreham Jul 12 2012 - 9:51am

2013 Ford Focus ST is a pocket rocket that's easy on the wallet - Updated

Ford claims best in class fuel economy with the 2013 Focus ST with 32 mpg highway

By Denis Flierl Jul 12 2012 - 7:12am

Report: No Volvo car will be involved in collisions in the future

Volvo is developing several new safety systems they say will keep vehicle occupants from being killed or seriously hurt in a new Volvo car.

Lithium battery price should drop by 70% by 2025

By Nicolas Zart Jul 11 2012 - 8:06pm

Lithium Battery Cost Keeps On Coming Down

It’s a no rocket science that when new technologies become mainstream, their price come down. With this in mind, it’s no surprise to see yet again another study that shows the price of lithium battery dropping 70% by 2025.

By Don Bain Jul 11 2012 - 7:09pm

Infiniti leads the top 10 high performance vehicles for 2012

Few of us drive high performance vehicles, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to know what tops the list in a compendium of authoritative ratings and reviews.

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 11 2012 - 4:17pm

Chevy Malibu Eco: Most detested car of the year?

Fortune Magazine has named the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco as the "most disliked car of 2012," based on its numerous unfavorable reviews.

By Patrick Rall Jul 11 2012 - 3:00pm

Previously recalled Ford Escape models facing unintended acceleration claims

The safety watchdog group Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has filed a petition demanding that the 2002 through 2004 Ford Escape models that were previously recalled for acceleration cable problems as – after being repaired under that 2004 recall order – the vehicles are subject to unintended acceleration risks.

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 11 2012 - 2:33pm

All-electric popemobile? Pope receives Vatican's first-ever electric vehicle [Video]

The vehicle was given to the Pope by NWG in a ceremony late last month.

By Aaron Turpen Jul 11 2012 - 1:48pm

Lamborghini opens a new earth-friendly prototype center

In a sign of things to come, Lambo has opened a new advanced prototyping center in Emiliana, Italy and it's the first multi-story building in that country with a Class A environmental rating.

Training emergency crew on electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrids

By Nicolas Zart Jul 11 2012 - 12:24pm

Training Professionals To Handle Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Cars

Training professionals to work on alternative energy cars, such as pure electric cars, EV and plug-in hybrids, PHEV requires a lot of education and bursting outdated myths.

By John Goreham Jul 11 2012 - 11:30am

Ford mixes oil and water to promote the 2013 Fusion

Ford brings together Ryan Seacrest and Joel McHale to promote Random Acts of Fusion

By Patrick Rall Jul 11 2012 - 10:56am

DeTomaso files for bankruptcy, likely killing the new Pantera

The DeTomaso brand has a long, glamorous history with the most well known being the Ford-powered Pantera sports car in the 1970s and while the rebirth of the DeTomaso brand was expected to bring about a modern Pantera - a recent bankruptcy filing will very likely put the DeTomaso name to rest for once and for all while also killing the chances of a new Pantera supercar.

By John Goreham Jul 11 2012 - 9:33am

One More reason Tom Brady is cooler than Peyton Manning

Why does the fotball champion for Indianapolis, and now hero in Denver drive a Buick Verano? Is he not aware of the Cadillac CTS-V?

By Denis Flierl Jul 11 2012 - 7:42am

Aston Martin unveils stunning 2013 V12 Vantage Roadster

Aston Martin has taken the wraps off the 2013 V12 Vantage Roadster as it makes its global debut.

By Denis Flierl Jul 10 2012 - 9:59pm

Scion FR-S outselling Subaru BRZ by huge margin [Updated]

With the launch of the 2013 Scion FR-S, prices on the Subaru BRZ continue to drop and is being outsold by a huge margin.

The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet

By Don Bain Jul 10 2012 - 5:02pm

Chevy goes all in with money-back guarantee on new vehicles

In a relatively unprecedented automotive marketing move, Chevrolet has announced a money-back offer that guarantees new cars and trucks, in an effort to attract new buyers into the showroom.

By John Goreham Jul 10 2012 - 4:29pm

Nissan's huge expansion in North America to add over 12,000 new jobs

Nissan doubles down on its Aguascalientes complex in a bi-cultural ceremony attended by country’s President and other dignitaries.

By Patrick Rall Jul 10 2012 - 4:24pm

2013 Dodge Dart stripe packages from Mopar leaked

The Chrysler Group’s aftermarket support brand Mopar plans to offer a great many accessories ranging from performance brakes to carbon fiber hoods and while Mopar hasn’t shown off any factory-offered striping packages, enthusiast forum Dodge-Dart.org leaked images of a few stripe packages coming later this year.

By Nicolas Zart Jul 10 2012 - 3:16pm

Green Automotive and Liberty Electric Cars Rekindle Hope for A Full-Electric Range Rover

Green Automotive Company has signed an agreement to acquire Liberty Electric Cars Limited who presented us with an interesting project, turning a Range Rover into a full-fledged electric car.

The 2013 Scion tC RS 8.0. Photo courtesy of Scion.

By Don Bain Jul 10 2012 - 2:48pm

2013 Scion tC special edition pricing announced

Scion has just announced only 2,000 of the 2013 tC RS 8.0 specially equipped sports coupes will be built and should begin appearing in showrooms by the end of the month.

By Nicolas Zart Jul 10 2012 - 12:09pm

Protean Secures Funding Moving Its Electric In Hub Wheel Forward

The idea of placing the electric motor inside a wheel has pros and cons and so far only Protean and Michelin have developed working models. Protean has now secured an additional $80 Million.

By Patrick Rall Jul 10 2012 - 12:02pm

2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5L gets 22/33mpg EPA fuel economy ratings

The first official fuel economy ratings for the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan have hit the internet and the base model rear wheel drive sedan with the 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission will offer 22 miles per gallon around town and 33mpg on the highway.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia

By Patrick Rall Jul 10 2012 - 10:58am

Next generation Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia design leaked

The next generation of the Chevrolet Corvette is expected to hit the market for the 2014 model year and although spy cameras have struggled to capture the C7 Corvette, it appears as though a company responsible for the tooling that will form the front fascia of the new Vette has accidentally leaked an early look at the new front end.

By John Goreham Jul 10 2012 - 10:51am

Chevy Sonic and Cruze diamond ring engages customer interest

Chevy is using supercar high technology to improve the durability of the Cruze.

By Denis Flierl Jul 10 2012 - 7:44am

Aston Martin Vanquish makes its official splash in London [Video]

The new Aston Martin Vanquish made its eagerly-awaited London debut at the London Film Museum, Covent Garden and earlier at Goodwood.

The new Mini Cabriolet. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

By Don Bain Jul 9 2012 - 10:46pm

BMW banking $388 million on British MINI production

German carmaker BMW will invest $388 million over the next three years to boost capacity at the British plants where Minis are built, boosting their total group investments to $2.7 billion since 2000.

By Anthony Faccenda Jul 9 2012 - 7:55pm

Hyundai sued for lying about Elantra's fuel economy

A lawsuit has been launched against Hyundai claiming that its ads touting the "40 miles per gallon Elantra" are misleading.

Global Road Technology pavers. Photo courtesy of eresources.com.

By Don Bain Jul 9 2012 - 5:30pm

UN addressing the dangers of rural roads

Global Road Technology applauds Australian government’s contribution to that goal.

A screenshot of the first Dodge Dart TV commercial

By Patrick Rall Jul 9 2012 - 3:43pm

Chrysler launches first TV spot for the 2013 Dodge Dart, TV debut set for MLB All Star Game

The Chrysler Group expects great things from the 2013 Dodge Dart when it hits showrooms at full steam later this month and to support the ongoing product launch – the company has published the first television ad for the new Dart with the small-screen debut expect to come during Tuesday night’s Major League Baseball All Star Game on Fox.

By Patrick Rall Jul 9 2012 - 3:14pm

Chrysler debunks Swedish magazine claim of Jeep Grand Cherokee rollover risks

The internet was abuzz this weekend with news that Swedish magazine Teknikens Värld had found the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee poses a substantial rollover risk during a drastic lane-change maneuver but the Chrysler Group has been quick to defend their top-selling SUV, supporting further testing with no instances of near-rollovers and pointing out that the original Jeep tested had been intentionally overloaded.

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