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.

DOT's Intelligent Transportation System vision

By David Herron Jun 10 2012 - 5:46pm

Ann Arbor to test cars talking to each other and avoiding crashes

Cars that talk to each other, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, could reduce or eliminate traffic jams, traffic accidents, increase the efficiency of driving, reducing fuel use, and usher in a wave of robotically driven cars, if a test in Ann Arbor Michigan goes as planned.

By Nicolas Zart Jun 10 2012 - 5:07pm

BYD Announces Preliminary Electric Car Fire Cause

BYD has had a rough ride these last few weeks and the latest deadly e6 fire accident means the company needs to shore up its fresh image.

Renault's electric Zoe holds 24 hour distance run for EVs

By Nicolas Zart Jun 10 2012 - 4:36pm

Electric Car Breaks Longest Run Record In 24hrs

It’s sometimes hard to reconcile long distance and electric cars but the electric Renault Zoe just broke a long distance run in 24 hours.

By Denis Flierl Jun 10 2012 - 7:19am

All-new Audi A3 Sedan U.S. launch moved up

Audi USA has confirmed that the new Audi A3 Sedan will launch in the U.S. late this year.

By Denis Flierl Jun 10 2012 - 7:04am

Toyota bringing electric car and Lexus IS F CCS-R to Pikes Peak [Video]

The Lexus IS F CCS-R and Toyota electric TMG EV P002 will compete in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on July 8, 2012.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 10 2012 - 3:09am

This blindspot proof mirror will never be on your car

A new mirror design combines math and optics to create a view without blind spots, but thanks to government, you'll likely never see one on your car.

2012 Jaguar XKR, XKR-S languishing in the shade. Photo by Don Bain

By Don Bain Jun 9 2012 - 9:31pm

Jaguar Alive brings so many Jaguars, but so little time

Jaguar Alive is a somewhat unusual promotional event that’s long on information and driving experience while very nearly devoid of any expected sales hustle.

By Denis Flierl Jun 9 2012 - 9:38am

If the auto world were run by women, SEMA Mustang build [Video]

In a partnership between Ford, SEMA and the aftermarket industry, women designed a 2013 Ford Mustang GT and here are the results.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 8 2012 - 11:12pm

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R goes through its first track test

The SRT Motorsports Viper GTS-R has completed its first track test in South Carolina. Team driver Marc Goossens was captured on video (below) putting this hot new race car through its paces.

By David Herron Jun 8 2012 - 9:25pm

Tesla hints solar powered electric car charging, through proprietary charging connector

The Tesla Model S/X will have a proprietary charging connector with capabilities well beyond the standard charging connectors used today, but by going it alone could create problems down the road.

By David Herron Jun 8 2012 - 7:58pm

Despite Tesla short sellers, Musk promises cash flow positive in 2013

Speaking at the Tesla shareholders meeting on Wednesday, Elon Musk showed Tesla's progress and business roadmap for the next few years, talking about the Model S, Model X, and the high volume production vehicles to follow.

Interlagos_2006_aerial.jpg by Marlon Hammes. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

By Don Bain Jun 8 2012 - 7:39pm

Here is your ticket to an awesome Formula One fan experience

The high-pitched whine of Formula One racers will set your heart racing as the low-slung racers streak by, generating up to 5-gees of lateral force on some turns. You’re in the Formula One Paddock Club thanks to QuintEvents, who has been selected to provide in-the-thick-of-it travel/race experiences for all 14 Grand Prix Races remaining this year.

By Denis Flierl Jun 8 2012 - 2:22pm

2015 Ford Mustang will feature all-new performance enhancement

Spy photos of a next-generation Ford Mustang show it with an all-new independent rear suspension.

A fast charging friendly user experience

By Nicolas Zart Jun 8 2012 - 2:14pm

Electric Charging Standard War, Japan Against The World

The automobile has given us plenty of sad occasions of how it had reinvented the wheel at times, electric charging stations might show this time, it’s different.

By Keith Griffin Jun 8 2012 - 11:47am

NPR's Car Talk Makes Surprising Announcement about Its Future

In what was billed as an actual semi-serious note, Ray and Tom Magliazzi, the hosts of Car Talk, have announced no new shows will be produced come October.

The Subaru BRZ Prologue from the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

By Denis Flierl Jun 8 2012 - 10:28am

Mark Higgins and the Subaru BRZ take on Isle Of Man [Video]

The 2013 Subaru BRZ was taken to the legendary Isle Of Man Manx Rally course in the British Isles and driven by driver Mark Higgins.

By Denis Flierl Jun 8 2012 - 8:10am

Star Trek's Patrick Stewart trades warp speed for the race track

The actor Sir Patrick Stewart who played in the sci-fi series Star Trek, will be racing in this summers Siverstone Classic.

Aufgeschnittener Metall Katalysator for cars is by Stahlkocher and court

By Don Bain Jun 7 2012 - 10:11pm

There is gold in making platinum into catalytic converters for cars

With the push to lower emissions in cars, building catalytic converters is a good business to be in and Johnson Matthey, as the world's foremost provider of the particulate scrubbing components, is raking in profits by the carload thanks to sales to American and European automakers.

By Patrick Rall Jun 7 2012 - 9:41pm

BMW 7 Series diesel could be headed to the US

While it has not been made official, rumors indicate that the new BMW 7 Series diesel could be headed for the United States and they could be here as early as the summer of 2014.

By Patrick Rall Jun 7 2012 - 8:24pm

Electric vehicle company may have purchased Saab

There have been a great many rumors about companies interested in purchasing the bankrupt Saab brand but according to Swedish media outlets, a Swedish electric car company has made a bid for the majority of the Saab brand – although all parties involved are not commenting in support or in denial of these reports.

By Patrick Rall Jun 7 2012 - 6:17pm

Chrysler planning 4 new Jeep models by 2014, all new lineup by 2016

During a discussion with Automobile Magazine, Sergio Marchionne explained that the Jeep brand will benefit from 4 new models by 2014 with the entire lineup likely being replenished between now and 2016.

By Patrick Rall Jun 7 2012 - 5:47pm

Carroll Shelby's kids and estranged wife in custody battle over his body

Typically when someone passes away, their body is handed over to loved ones who can then prepare for their final resting plans but the body of automotive legend Carroll Shelby reportedly remains in the medical examiners refrigerated holding facility while Mr. Shelby’s children and his wife Cleo battle over his remains.

By Patrick Rall Jun 7 2012 - 5:16pm

Roush launches the new 2013 RS Mustang with V6 power

In order to help out those 2013 Ford Mustang V6 owners who are ballin’ on a budget, Roush has just introduced their new RS (Roush Six) - a special package featuring the look of the current Roush lineup with enhanced handling capacities for a low price.

The speedometer of a 1972 Dodge Demon 340

By Patrick Rall Jun 7 2012 - 4:22pm

New Texas highway could feature world's second highest speed limit

Texas State highway 130 is a toll road currently being built to connect Austin to San Antonio and when Highway 130 opens, it could have the second highest posted speed limit in the world with some stretches allowing drivers to cruise at 85 miles per hour.

By Aaron Turpen Jun 7 2012 - 3:28pm

McLaren enhances the MP4-12C with more options

Pining after an MP4-12C, but afraid it won't be available in the color you want or might not have quite enough horsepower on the track? Not to fear, McLaren is here!

The 2013 Ford Explorer Sport configurator page

By Patrick Rall Jun 7 2012 - 2:09pm

The high performance 2013 Ford Explorer Sport configurator is live

The build page on Ford.com now features the 2013 Ford Explorer which, most importantly, features the new Explorer Sport model that is powered by the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 borrowed from the Ford Taurus SHO with a starting price of $41,545 including the $825 destination fee.

By David Herron Jun 7 2012 - 1:37pm

Toyota's electric race to the clouds at 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Toyota Motorsports Group announced their entry into the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, the EV P002, an electric race car, that's a successor to last years EV P001 which set the electric car lap speed record at the Nürburgring.

2013 Infiniti IPL G has a starting price of $60,400

By Keith Griffin Jun 7 2012 - 1:34pm

2013 Infiniti IPL Drops Top But Not Price

Infiniti today announced pricing for the new 2013 IPL G Convertible, IPL G Coupe, Infiniti G Coupe and Infiniti G Convertible, all of which are on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide, but the IPL convertible comes at a premium.