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 Denis Flierl G+ Apr 29 2012 - 7:51am

Aston Martin will end current DBS with Ultimate Edition

Aston Martin will end the current DBS Production with 100 Ultimate Edition models.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 28 2012 - 7:08pm

Bugatti 16C Galibier: The fastest sedan in the world [Video]

Bugatti has just released a video teaser of the 16C Galibier four-door concept car that could be making it to production in the next few years.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 28 2012 - 7:02pm

Gas cars watch out, Nissan Leaf is getting popular in Norway

It seems the Nissan Leaf in Norway is quite popular as 1000 Nissan Leafs, an electric car, have been sold in the country in just six months.

By David Herron G+ Apr 28 2012 - 6:07pm

Honda develops traffic congestion technology aiding drivers to avoid bad driving

Noting that car drivers influence other car drivers into traffic congestion, Honda has developed a technological aid that notifies car drivers about rapid acceleration and deceleration, coaching drivers into "smooth driving" patterns.

An image from the Healy Biodiesel home page.

By Don Bain Apr 28 2012 - 3:39pm

Kansas firm boosting biodiesel production fourfold

Healy Biodiesel is a Wichita company that has been producing refined biodiesel fuel for cars and trucks for five years and is now moving into a new 12,000 sq. ft. facility to allow a significant increase in their output.

Onboard information system, a win or lose appeal

By Nicolas Zart Apr 28 2012 - 2:32pm

The Deal Maker Or Breaker With Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid And Electric Car Info Systems

There’s no denying stepping into a hybrid, HEV, a plug-in hybrid, PHEV or a pure electric car, EV for the first time can be a little disconcerting at first. Then it all makes sense, if the right environment has been intelligently thought of.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 28 2012 - 12:10pm

2013 Audi Q5 completely updated to impress customers

The 2013 Audi Q5 is thoroughly updated to stay ahead in the ultra-competitive luxury crossover market

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 28 2012 - 12:07pm

Jon Olsson’s Audi R8 Razor GTR is over-the-top

Take what Jon Olsson does on skis, add in an Audi R8, and give it a big dose of PPI Automotive design, and you’ve got one incredible ride.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 28 2012 - 11:01am

Official 2013 Dodge Dart fuel economy beats Ford, Chevy, Toyota

The formal entry of the 2013 Dodge Dart is rapidly approaching and last night, the folks from the Chrysler Group announced the fuel economy figures for the first models that will arrive in showrooms this summer with very good news – as the 2013 Dart will offer better fuel economy than comparable C segment models from Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Apr 28 2012 - 4:46am

Event Data Recorders will likely be mandated

With passage of Senate Bill 1813 (aka Map-21) and its likely passage through the House, automakers will be required to install EDRs into cars starting in 2015.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Apr 28 2012 - 4:19am

Toyota unveils unique style in Beijing with the Yundong Shuangqing

Toyota has unveiled a unique new coupe concept at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show as a car designed both inside and out to appeal to the Chinese market. Its flowing good looks, however, would look good on any nation's streets.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 27 2012 - 8:14pm

Nissan partners with the Nashville Predators to offer exclusive deal

Nashville car buyers can earn $500 back on 2012 Altima models.

By David Herron G+ Apr 27 2012 - 8:07pm

California's settlement with NRG for electric car charging network headed to FERC

Today the CPUC and NRG released the finalized settlement of the decade-old legal battle over the 2000-1 California Energy Crisis, revealing details of the planned electric car charging station network to be built in California.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 27 2012 - 3:43pm

Mazda extends production of the final RX-8 by 1,000 units

The Mazda RX-8 has failed to live up to the high performance reputation of the RX-7 but since announcing that the RX-8 would end its production run this year with a special edition model – the company has received so much interest in the last of this generation of the rotary powered sports car that they have extended the production run by 1,000 units.

By John Goreham G+ Apr 27 2012 - 1:58pm

2012 Hyundai Azera quietly racks up multiple awards

The 2012 Azera is the sleeper of the Hyundai family, but its many new awards might wake a sleeping giant

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 27 2012 - 1:36pm

GM CEO Akerson made $7.7 million in 2011

General Motors has recently disclosed the pay of its top executives in a filing with the US government, stating that their Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson made $7.7 million dollars for his work during the 2011 calendar year.

By Nicolas Zart Apr 27 2012 - 11:32am

Ford's John Viera Shows How Ford’s Sustainability And Vehicle Environmental Strategy Worked

I had an interesting talk with Ford's John Viera, Global Director for Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters at Ford Motor Company about the carmaker‘s strategy.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 27 2012 - 11:04am

2013 Ford Escape rated at best in class 33mpg

The EPA has just released their official fuel economy figures for the all-new 2013 Ford Escape and with the help of the 1.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine, the new Escape is officially the most efficient vehicle in the class with an automatic transmission with all engines offering better than 30 miles per gallon.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 27 2012 - 10:36am

Journey of Discovery takes Land Rovers from Moscow to Beijing [Videos]

This is Part 2 of the 50-day 8,000 mile Journey of Discovery from Birmingham to Beijing by Land Rover to celebrate their one millionth Land Rover Discovery. They team went through varied terrain through 13 different countries to complete this epic roadtrip.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 27 2012 - 10:29am

Journey of Discovery takes Land Rovers 8,000 miles from Birmingham to Beijing [Videos]

Land Rovers are known to be able to conquer the most amazing and difficult of terrain all over the world. A recently completed 50-day Journey of Discovery from Birmingham to Beijing proves this yet again as four Land Rovers Discoverys took on more than 8,000 miles of varied terrain through 13 different countries.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Apr 26 2012 - 11:19pm

The Rimac One is a supercar for the 1% of the 1%

There are one percenters and there are one percenters. If you belong to the 1% club of the world's wealthiest people, you will still find that there are people with more than you - a handful of them might be getting a Rimac One, a car so far beyond super that labeling it a "supercar" would be a slur.

By David Herron G+ Apr 26 2012 - 8:48pm

GE declares commitment to electric cars, shows new WattStation, at SAE World Congress

GE's CEO Jeff Immelt keynoted the 2012 SAE World Congress, demonstrating the shift towards electric vehicles underway, and showed the new networked GE WattStation charging station with features targeting charging station network owners.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 26 2012 - 8:19pm

298 Toyota Priuses found abandoned in Miami

The nearly 300 Toyota Prius vehicles, which cost Miami Dade taxpayers $4 million, were parked in a lot for six years.

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 26 2012 - 7:44pm

Scion expects to sell 20,000 FR-S sports cars a year

When the new Scion FR-S goes on sale on June 1st in the United States, Toyota Motor Co expects that it will be a big seller – forecasting 10,000 units sold through the end of 2012 and 20,000 examples of the affordable sports coupes sold through 2013.

The 2012 MB C350 4Matic Coupe. Photo courtesy of MBUSA.

By Don Bain Apr 26 2012 - 6:44pm

Mercedes-Benz three-peats as Best Place to Work in New Jersey

For the third consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz has been named the Best Place to Work in New Jersey by an august coalition of groups, including the Employers Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the State Chamber of Commerce.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 26 2012 - 4:28pm

2013 Shelby GT500 officially certified at 662 horsepower [update]

An interview with Chief Engineer of SVT and the Vice President of Marketing for Shelby and Boss, has revealed the Shelby GT500 certified horsepower will be more than originally announced.

By David Herron G+ Apr 26 2012 - 4:10pm

Leviton selected by Honda to provide charging stations for Honda Fit EV

As Honda Fit EV returns to manufacturing electric cars, the company selects electric equipment company Leviton as the preferred supplier for electric vehicle charging stations not only for the Fit EV, but for the Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan due in 2014.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 26 2012 - 3:35pm

UK automotive testing facility is the most advanced in the World [Video]

A new automotive testing track in United Kingdom (UK) called InnovITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) Advance might be the most advanced automotive testing center in the world currently and could usher in a new wave of advanced technology in future cars.

The new Ferrari F70 V12 KERS hybrid engine

By Patrick Rall G+ Apr 26 2012 - 2:49pm

Official: Ferrari Enzo replacement to be first hybrid model

Earlier this week we brought you the video loosely detailing the new Ferrari V12 hybrid drivetrain believed to be destined for the replacement for the range-topping Enzo and it now appears to be official that when the folks from Maranello unleash the evolutionary model of the Enzo (currently believed to be called the F70) it will indeed be the Italian supercar builders first hybrid model.

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 26 2012 - 1:19pm

Sex in cars angers residents in posh NYC neighborhood

Residents in Manhattan want a parking ban put into effect because of sex in cars near a trendy nightclub.

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