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 Anthony Faccenda Jun 7 2012 - 10:34am

1996 Subaru Legacy spends three months underwater, starts on first try

Despite some obvious rust and likely odor, the owner has decided to hold on to the vehicle and continue driving it.

By John Goreham Jun 7 2012 - 7:55am

2013 Ford Escape changes the Brown family's life in incredible ways

Ford introduces us to the "Browns," an African American family whose lives are dramatically improved when they buy a 2013 Ford Escape CUV.

By Denis Flierl Jun 7 2012 - 7:44am

2013 Scion FR-S launch affecting Subaru BRZ prices

With the launch of the 2013 Scion FR-S this week, dealers may have to cut their markups on the Subaru BRZ as the Toyota sports car hits showrooms.

By David Herron Jun 7 2012 - 2:02am

Fisker Automotive continues expansion with new dealership in Montreal

Fisker of Montreal opened this week continuing the expansion of Fisker dealerships around the world, that now numbers 79 dealerships.

LA Laker Pau Gasol wins season-long Kia Community Service Award

By Keith Griffin Jun 6 2012 - 8:28pm

Big Man Wins Award from a Car Company Too Small for Him

Pau Gasol may never fit in a Kia, but he fits the Korean OEM's profile for community service and has been named the recipient of the first-ever season-long Kia Community Assist Award in recognition of his efforts in the community and his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work.

By Don Bain Jun 6 2012 - 7:08pm

EU set to enact tougher emissions standards, but activists not satisfied

A draft proposal before the European Commission reportedly sets much more stringent emission standards for vehicles sold within the member nations of the European Union, however, the proposal is not yet public and will need to successfully pass through a long legislative gauntlet before becoming law.

By Denis Flierl Jun 6 2012 - 6:45pm

2013 Camaro ZL1 vs 2013 Shelby GT500 dyno test [Video]

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 goes against the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 in a dyno test.

By Anthony Faccenda Jun 6 2012 - 2:43pm

Kia recalls nearly 22k Borrego SUVs for brake problem

The safety recall is the automaker's fourth this year and second in two days.

By Anthony Faccenda Jun 6 2012 - 1:13pm

Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com names 15 Best Family Cars of 2012

The comprehensive list features vehicles from multiple categories including budget, eco-friendly, crossover and family.

Mike Rutter during TT ZERO practice, IOM TT Press

By David Herron Jun 6 2012 - 1:06pm

MotoCzysz breaks the ton in historic TT ZERO electric motorcycle win

Electric motorcycle technology took a historic leap forward today when MotoCzysz and MUGEN both achieved 100+ miles/hr lap speeds in the 2012 TT ZERO, to "break the ton".

A self balancing act for a smart electric motorcycle

By Nicolas Zart Jun 6 2012 - 12:09pm

Another Self Balancing Motorcycle

While the idea of a self-balancing electric motorcycle isn’t new, Lit Motors’ C-1 is pushing the idea further.

A screenshot of the 2013 Dodge Dart build page

By Patrick Rall Jun 6 2012 - 11:35am

Official 2013 Dodge Dart build page live with actual pricing

The Chrysler Group previous offered up an early build page for the new Dodge Dart with preliminary pricing and the note that actual pricing could vary but this morning, the 2013 Dodge Dart build page is live with actual pricing and complete details on the new C segment sedan.

By John Goreham Jun 6 2012 - 9:23am

The 2013 Chevy Malibu Eco getting safer

A double win for the 2013 Chevy Malibu in NHTSA and IIHS crash testing

By David Herron Jun 6 2012 - 8:19am

First Tesla Model S delivery made 2 weeks early

Tesla reportedly delivers the first Model S Founder Series to venture capitalist and Tesla board member Steve Jurvetson, ahead of the official June 22 delivery day.

By Denis Flierl Jun 6 2012 - 7:45am

Hyundai Veloster selling fast, 2013 Turbo pricing officially announced [updated]

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is selling fast as pricing on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo has been officially announced by Hyundai Motor America.

2013 Honda Fit EV has highest fuel efficiency rating ever of 118 MPGe

By Keith Griffin Jun 6 2012 - 7:25am

Honda Fit EV Gets Highest EPA Fuel Efficiency Rating Ever

The 2013 Honda Fit EV has been given the highest fuel-efficiency rating ever by the Environmental Protection Agency of a combined 118 miles per gallon equivalency rating, or MPGe as it is more commonly known.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney

By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2012 - 11:07pm

Romney would sell GM stock quickly if elected

The government “bailout loans” have been a hot topic of conversation for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and in a recent interview with The Detroit News, Romney stated that if he is elected President of the United State of America later this year – he will move quickly to sell off the government’s portion of General Motors stock.

By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2012 - 9:35pm

Fiat to offer 9 variants of the 500 by 2014

American Fiat dealerships had a tough task early on – operate successful business with just a single vehicle to sell – but the Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne plans to fix that in a major way by 2014, with 9 different versions of the Fiat 500 in dealerships within two years according to Automobile Magazine.

By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2012 - 9:04pm

Next generation Dodge Challenger could arrive as early as 2014

As the Dodge Challenger heads into the 2013 model year, the LC platform on which the brawny Mopar muscle car enters its 6th model year but according to the folks at Automobile Magazine, Sergio Marchionne has indicated that the next generation Challenger could arrive as soon as 2014.

By Anthony Faccenda Jun 5 2012 - 8:41pm

Kia recalls 73,000 Rio models due to dangerous airbag defect

This is Kia's third airbag-related recall this year.

By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2012 - 7:54pm

New Dodge Charger coming in 2016, Chrysler 300 to follow in 2017

According to the folks at Automobile Magazine, Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne has indicated that the Dodge Charger sedan will head into its next generation in 2016 and it will share a platform with the new Chrysler 300 that is set to arrive in 2017.

Sebastian Vettel will drive the Gand Prix of America in Infiniti IPL G.

By Keith Griffin Jun 5 2012 - 6:27pm

Vettel Will Drive Grand Prix of America in IPL G

The streets of New Jersey will witness the driving skills of Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel on June 11 when he becomes the first to drive the recently announced New Jersey Circuit.

By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2012 - 6:09pm

New Chrysler 200 on the way - without the Dodge Avenger

According to Automobile Magazine, there is a new Chrysler 200 on the way that will compete more closely with the Audi A4 and while there should be a sedan, convertible and new coupe version of the 200 – the Dodge Avenger will not move onto the next generation of Chrysler mid-sized sedans.

By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2012 - 4:46pm

Dodge Dart-based Chrysler 100 coming in 2016

The stream of information on future models courtesy of the folks at Automobile Magazine continues, this time looking at the addition of the new Chrysler 100 in 2016 (possibly as a 2017 model year vehicle), based on the Compact US Wide sedan platform that underpins the 2013 Dodge Dart.

By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2012 - 2:34pm

Jeep Grand Cherokee refreshed, Dodge Durango gone in 2016

The new Dodge Durango has been a pretty hot seller since being reintroduced for the 2011 model year based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee but when the next generation Grand Cherokee arrives for 2016 – there will be no more Dodge Durango.

By Don Bain Jun 5 2012 - 2:18pm

Why BMW drivers pay 25 percent more for insurance than Mercedes owners

Mercedes car insurance is 25 percent cheaper than what BMW drivers pay, but there’s a way BMW drivers can lower auto insurance premiums.

By Patrick Rall Jun 5 2012 - 12:32pm

High performance Dodge Journey SRT6 in the works, perhaps with twin turbo power

There are lots of vehicles in the Chrysler Group portfolio that could comfortably join the high performance family of the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) brand but according to Automobile Magazine, the newest addition will be a surprising choice with the future introduction of the Dodge Journey SRT6.