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 Jun 20 2012 - 11:54am

GM already hinting at a Cadillac ATS-V

GM is floating the trial balloons regarding an ATS-V model. Will Caddy take on the BMW M3?

By Denis Flierl Jun 20 2012 - 7:55am

2012 Hyundai Veloster voted one cool car by KBB

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has been named one of the "ten coolest new cars under $18,000" by Kelly Blue Book’s kbb.com.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 20 2012 - 4:15am

The Studebaker Avanti, the car that never dies

Possibly the most intriguing car in American design and production history, the Avanti is the 007 of classic autos, at once mysterious and eye catching, its history is as storied as its mythology. Learn for yourself at the Studebaker National Museum in South Bend, Indiana where the car is on display.

By Denis Flierl Jun 19 2012 - 9:26pm

Aston Martin Vanquish officially unveiled with video [Updated]

Aston Martin has officially unveiled their new Vanquish luxury sports car today.

By David Herron Jun 19 2012 - 3:30pm

Around the world in 80 days in a Tesla Roadster, chasing the Electric Odyssey

Not to be outdone by the pair of French guys driving a Citroen C-Zero around the world, Rafael de Mestre is driving a Tesla Roadster around the world, and aims to beat the French team even though he started 3 months after they left.

Mitsubishi's New Outlander PHEV redefines intelligent hybrid design

By Nicolas Zart Jun 19 2012 - 2:35pm

Mitsubishi Redefines Intelligent Hybrids With Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi is challenging the notion of a plug-in hybrid, PHEV by giving its user choice and efficiency with its New Outlander PHEV.

By Patrick Rall Jun 19 2012 - 1:34pm

Nissan expects Leaf EV sales to double when American plant opens

The Nissan Leaf has been taking a beating in the battle of mainstream electric vehicles as the Chevrolet Volt has outsold it by a massive margin this year but Nissan execs expect to see a great many more Leaf EVs sold once the American production facility opens late this year.

By Denis Flierl Jun 19 2012 - 8:02am

Honda is planning to overhaul its bland image

Honda’s new North American research and development chief is out to reinvent the brand through its racing heritage.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 19 2012 - 3:34am

Learning to drive like a race car star at RMDE

The author's first time racing vehicles on a GT track proved extremely informative and pummeled the illusion that racing is "easy" and race car driving is "simple." Find out what he learned.

By David Herron Jun 19 2012 - 1:27am

Electric car road rage, electric car etiquette, and sharing charging stations

An inconveniently unplugged electric car can leave the owner of that car stranded with an unexpectedly flat battery pack, potentially inciting Hulk-like rage, but following common sense etiquette can avoid a whole world of outrage.

Shows the MRAP Driving. High-resolution image of the MaxxPro Dash model.

By Don Bain Jun 18 2012 - 10:28pm

Volkswagen, Fiat eyeing Navistar for U.S. commercial vehicle market

Volkswagen and Fiat would both like a piece of the considerable U.S. commercial vehicle market, a significant share of the sales projected to reach 21 million vehicles worldwide by 2015.

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2012 - 10:16pm

The 2013 SRT Viper comes to Forza Motorsport 4 this Friday - for FREE

Less than an hour ago, the Drive SRT Facebook page announced that the 2013 SRT Viper would be arriving in the virtual dealerships of Forza Motorsport 4 this Friday (June 22nd) as downloadable content and – much to our surprise – it will be available from the Xbox Marketplace for free.

By Denis Flierl Jun 18 2012 - 9:54pm

Toyota GT 86 aero kit could preview Scion FR-S upgrades

Toyota has announced that the GT 86 sports car has received a new factory aerodynamic package that could signal future Scion FR-S upgrades.

By Anthony Faccenda Jun 18 2012 - 8:39pm

2013 Ford Mustang Customizer lets users create and win custom Mustang

The new competition allows four lucky individuals to own a unique Mustang that they created.

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2012 - 8:28pm

Chevy Trailblazer door fire investigation upgraded, over 341,000 vehicles now included

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that they have upgraded their preliminary investigation of the 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer to an engineering analysis while also adding the GMC, Buick, Saab and Isuzu, a move which could lead to a recall of 341,786 vehicles in the US.

By Anthony Faccenda Jun 18 2012 - 5:51pm

2012 Chrysler 300 teams with The Dark Knight Rises for new contest

The contest challenges applicants to create an original commercial featuring the Chrysler 300 and The Dark Knight Rises.

The back end of the Chevy Camaro WTCC safety car

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2012 - 5:38pm

2014 Chevrolet Camaro taillights revealed in new video?

We recently took a look at the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe to the World Touring Car Championship, but upon closer investigation, it appears that the Camaro used as the Safety Car overseas features some unique taillights – possibly giving us a look at the taillight design of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro?

The Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe WTCC Safety Car

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2012 - 5:02pm

Chevrolet Camaro serves as safety car for World Touring Car Championship

The World Touring Car Championship is dominated by 4-cylinder powered sedans and hatchbacks but starting later this season, the fabled Chevrolet Camaro SS will serve as the safety car (pace car for you NASCAR fans out there) for the popular WTCC racing series.

The 2013 Cadillac ATS configurator screen shot

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2012 - 4:25pm

The 2013 Cadillac ATS build page is live - sans the pricing

The preliminary build page for the 2013 Cadillac ATS compact sport sedan is live on Cadillac.com, offering prospective buyers a chance to scope out the different options and packages available on the new BMW 3-Series fight but sadly…prices are not yet included.

By Patrick Rall Jun 18 2012 - 3:11pm

Feds upgrade Toyota door fire investigation, expanding to over 1.4 million vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded their investigation relating to possible fire hazards in the door of select Toyota vehicles to an engineering analysis, while also adding new models years and a large spread of popular models that could potentially be included in a recall – a recall that could reach over 1.4 million vehicles.

The 2012 Kia Sportage at Colorado Off Road Extreme. Photo by Don Bain

By Don Bain Jun 18 2012 - 2:28pm

2012 Kia Sportage named to AAA's Top Cars for Teens

The 2012 Kia Sportage has been named to Top Cars for Teens by the Automobile Association of America. The Sportage was picked for laudable dynamics, dependability, value and a long list of standard safety features, plus top performance in the NHTSA crash tests.

By John Goreham Jun 18 2012 - 12:07pm

What safety features help you the most

A report this week by NHTSA proves vehicle changes in the past decade have saved numerous lives. TorqueNews looks at improvements that made the most difference.

By John Goreham Jun 18 2012 - 8:39am

2013 Audi Q5 now a diesel in SQ5 trim blows away expectations

The Audi SQ5 Lexus RX350 fighter is now available with stump pulling torque.

By Denis Flierl Jun 18 2012 - 7:44am

Ferrari bringing Steve McQueen's 275 GTB4 back to life

Ferrari Classiche recently took delivery of a 275 GTB4 that originally belonged to legendary American star, Steve McQueen.

2013 Kia Sorenton slated for host of improvements

By Keith Griffin Jun 18 2012 - 7:35am

Kia's Top Selling Sorento Gets a Worldwide Makeover

Kia, which continues to set sales records, is giving a makeover to its top-selling U.S. vehicle: the 2013 Kia Sorento.

The 2012 Acura RDX at the CORE offroad rally. Photo by Don Bain

By Don Bain Jun 18 2012 - 1:23am

Five Asian brands show their stuff during RMDE's offroad rally

As the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Driving Experience neared its conclusion, Acura, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi and Nissan had their vehicles at the Core Off Road Extreme to demonstrate their ability to negotiate unpaved, ungraded roads with plenty of twists, turns, bumps and unlevel surfaces on the 2-mile rally track.

The 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster. Photo by Don Bain

By Don Bain Jun 17 2012 - 9:08pm

Racing about High Plains Raceway on RMDE day two

The second day of the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Driving Experience began with a drive to High Plains Raceway, after another scrumptious breakfast courtesy of Subaru, represented by Sean Maynard. Subaru brought the 2013 BR-Z to the track with such positive response it was difficult to find the new model with an empty driver’s seat.

Alex Brundle, Martin Brundle and Lucas Ordonez at LeMans

By Keith Griffin Jun 17 2012 - 8:43pm

Nissan Demolishes LMP2 Class at LeMans 24 Hours

Nissan power took nine of the top 10 positions at the Le Mans 24 Hours today, rounding off an impressive week for Nissan in the LMP2 class at the world's best endurance race.

By Keith Griffin Jun 17 2012 - 7:36pm

Hybrid crosses finish line first at Le Mans

In a historical finish at the 80th running of the famous Le Mans 24 Hours, victory has gone to a hybrid vehicle: the Audi R18 e-tron Quattro.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 17 2012 - 5:39pm

Nissan unveils the loudest Juke Box in the world

Nissan has taken the idea of a juke box mobile with the loudest car stereo in the world mounted in a Juke, calling it, appropriately, the Juke Box. Meet the new life of the party.

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