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 May 9 2012 - 5:56pm

California man could face jail time for washing his car in the driveway

Vic Trierweiler could earn a $500 fine or up to 6 months in jail for violating city ordnances prohibited car wash residue runoff from entering storm drains.

By David Herron May 9 2012 - 4:52pm

Brammo raises bar for electric motorcycles with Empulse R launch

To thumping music in a trendy Sunset Blvd club before excited fans, Brammo launched the long-awated Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles, delivering ground-breaking performance, looks and features.

By John Goreham May 9 2012 - 3:51pm

2013 Ford Escape will help customers stash and dash

Ford’s 2013 Escape is the California Closets of automobiles with cubbies and clever helpers.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff May 9 2012 - 1:44pm

British Car Auctions is bringing American Muscle to the UK

A leading car auction company in the United Kingdom (UK), British Car Auctions (BCA) is set to get gearhead pulses racing as it launching auctions of classic American Muscle cars in partnership with DarCars Automotive Group from the US.

By Patrick Rall May 9 2012 - 11:54am

2013 Porsche Boxster offers more HP and more MPG

The fuel economy ratings have just been released for the 2013 Porsche Boxster and this more powerful yet smaller Boxer flat-six engine offers better fuel economy when mated to either the manual or automatic transmission options – with the most efficient models offering 22mpg around town and 32mpg on the open road.

By Anthony Faccenda May 9 2012 - 11:43am

Fire officials claim Fisker Karma responsible for Texas house fire

Official reports indicate that the Karma caught fire three minutes after being driven into the owner's garage.

By Anthony Faccenda May 9 2012 - 9:27am

Aston Martin DBS Ultimate revealed online

The limited edition vehicle will celebrate the British automaker's 100th anniversary.

By John Goreham May 9 2012 - 8:23am

Will new CUE system in the 2013 Cadillac XTS please or frustrate

Every new 2013 Cadillac XTS will come with an iPAD to augment the customer user experience, but lacks a nephew to operate it

By Denis Flierl May 9 2012 - 7:19am

2015 Ford Mustang to have new global design

The next generation Ford Mustang coming in 2015 will need to appeal to a whole new world.

By Denis Flierl May 8 2012 - 9:20pm

Scion FR-S convertible coming in 2014

Recent reports say there will be a soft-top version of the Scion FR-S coming early in 2014.

By John Goreham May 8 2012 - 5:26pm

Ford and Chrysler to work summer shut-down

Bittersweet news for union families as automakers keep plants open to meet surging demand

Open recalls have caused vehicle fires, major accidents and even death. Finding

By Don Bain May 8 2012 - 5:19pm

CARFAX reveals shocking truth about ignored recalls

A new Carfax study has revealed over 2.7 million used cars with ignored auto recall issues are currently endangering the safety of commuters nationwide, reflecting the number of manufacturer mandated repairs simply not completed during 2011.

By John Goreham May 8 2012 - 4:14pm

2013 Corvette ZR-1 to Pace 2012 Indy 500

2012 Indianapolis 500 will be paced by the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

By Patrick Rall May 8 2012 - 2:50pm

7,600 2012 BMW 3 Series recalled for faulty headrests

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and BMW have announced a recall of select 3 Series sedans from the 2012 model year over a concern that the headrest could move more than it should and in the event of an accident – the headrest could fail to provide proper restraint which may cause injuries to the driver and/or passenger.

A screenshot of the 2013 Ford Fusion config site

By Patrick Rall May 8 2012 - 2:15pm

Build your 2013 Ford Fusion online now

Ford Motor Company has added the first configurator site for the upcoming 2013 Ford Fusion and while there are currently no prices for the new sedan – this build site allows prospective buyers a chance to look at the trimline and features of the 2013 Fusion set to arrive in dealerships later this year.

By Patrick Rall May 8 2012 - 1:06pm

Ford Lincoln both show declines in short April 2012

April 2012 had 3 less business days for American car dealerships compared to April 2011, causing many automakers including Ford and Lincoln to show negative growth but things weren’t actually as bad as they look at first glance.

By Patrick Rall May 8 2012 - 12:45pm

GM suffers from short month in April 2012 sales

There were only 24 selling days for American dealerships in April 2012 compared to 27 days in April 2011 – a difference that caused a noticeable drop in sales figures for General Motors but when you look at the daily sales rate, GM was actually on a better pace in April 2012 than they were one year ago.

By John Goreham May 8 2012 - 11:59am

Toyota adding jobs in Kentucky to build 2013 Camry and Avalon engines

Toyota will expand Kentucky operations to meet demand for 2013 Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, and RAV-4 four-cylinder engines

The 2012 BMW 3 Series with M Performance Parts

By Patrick Rall May 8 2012 - 11:22am

BMW debuts M performance parts for new 3 and 5 Series

The folks at BMW’s M Performance Parts division have just announced a spread of new high performance goodies for the 2012 BMW 3 Series and the 2011-2012 BMW 5 Series – including wheels, brakes, body parts, interior components and an exhaust system that can help make your new Bimmer sportier looking while also boosting performance.

By Denis Flierl May 8 2012 - 7:45am

Rimac Concept One tears up the track [Video]

Rimac Automovili gave us details of the Rimac Concept One last week, and now they’ve released a video of the supercar in action.

By Don Bain May 8 2012 - 2:05am

What auto manufacturer will attract the orphaned brand loyalists?

As the cars in America age, making it the time to buy new cars, which brand will get the bulk of the former loyalists to brands like Hummer, Pontiac, Mercury, Saturn, Saab, Eagle, Geo, Plymouth and Oldsmobile that are now orphaned?

By Denis Flierl May 7 2012 - 9:30pm

2013 Shelby GT500 takes on the Nurburgring [Video]

The 2013 Shelby GT500 was caught testing at the famed Nurburgring and gets captured on video.

By Don Bain May 7 2012 - 8:41pm

BMW offers solar garage option to ActiveE buyers in five states

BMW announced today their partnership with Real Goods Solar to offer ActiveE drivers the opportunity to charge their EV at home with clean solar energy at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles.

The front end of the new 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R

By Patrick Rall May 7 2012 - 8:04pm

A closer look at the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R race car

We have known since the debut of the new 2013 SRT Viper that there would be a Viper GTS-R that would put the supercar back into factory backed LeMans racing and while information was short at the New York Auto Show debut – more information has quietly been posted on the DriveSRT website giving us a good look at what the SRT team to get the new Viper into the 2012 American LeMans Series.

By Don Bain May 7 2012 - 6:37pm

The all-electric Toyota RAV4 EV revealed at EVS26

The Toyota RAV4 EV, the first all-electric SUV to be produced, was revealed today at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles with a range of 100 miles and a 240 volt/40 amp charger, capable of a complete recharge in six hours.

By Patrick Rall May 7 2012 - 5:08pm

2013 Dodge Dart production begins in Illinois

Today the Chrysler Group announced the start of production for the 2013 Dodge Dart at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois – with the very first new Dart to roll off of the line for public consumption being a 2013 Dart Rallye powered by the optional 1.4L turbocharged engine fitted to a manual transmission.

By Patrick Rall May 7 2012 - 4:26pm

BMW recalls 24k+ vehicles for emission system failure

BMW has announced that they will recall 24,340 cars and sport utility vehicles in the United States over a concern that the emission control systems may not be calibrated properly – a problem that could cause the service engine soon light to come on due to excessive levels of contaminants being released through the exhaust system from both diesel and gasoline powered vehicles.

By Patrick Rall May 7 2012 - 2:50pm

Chrysler Group leads industry for April 2012 growth

The Chrysler Group has continued to see things improve with the popular lineup of new models as they led the American auto industry in year over year growth in April 2012 - in a month where there were 3 less selling days than in April 2011.

By John Goreham May 7 2012 - 11:58am

Maserati and Jeep help solve Mother’s Day gift dilemma

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Maserati and Jeep jump in with some gifts that say "thanks Mom!"

By Patrick Rall May 7 2012 - 11:53am

The 2013 Cadillac ATS starts under $34k - bests BMW by $1,800

General Motors has just announced the early pricing figures for the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS and with a price starting under $34,000 with destination – the new ATS is the most affordable vehicle in the Cadillac lineup while also undercutting the uber popular BMW 3 Series by over $1,800.

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