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 Adam Yamada-Hanff May 14 2012 - 11:10am

Baltimore Grand Prix heads into another crazy turn with Andretti set to organize race

The Baltimore Grand Prix has taken another interesting and crazy turn.

1984 Corvette most stolen of all models.

By Keith Griffin May 14 2012 - 11:00am

Corvettes from 1984 Most Stolen with California Worst State

Owners of used Chevrolet Corvettes should be concerned if they own models from the 1980s. They are among the most stolen.

By John Goreham May 14 2012 - 8:22am

2012 Toyota Prius c and hybrids moving from afterthoughts to sales propellers

Sales resurgence by Toyota shows 2012 Toyota Prius c and 2012 Camry Hybrid models are driving volume up.

By Denis Flierl May 14 2012 - 7:58am

New 2.0-liter turbo ready for next-generation Subaru WRX and BRZ

Subaru has dropped the first turbocharged variant of its 2.0-liter, FA-series flat-four engine into the refreshed Japanese-market Legacy sedan and wagon that we could see in the next Subaru BRZ.

Chevrin leaving the UNEP office in Nairobi

By David Herron May 13 2012 - 4:27pm

Electric postal van driving across Africa, demonstrating clean technology

Adventurer and English teacher Xavier Chevrin set off from UNEP's headquarters in Nairobi, in an electric Citroën Berlingo, on a 1 1/2 month trip across Africa to demonstrate electric car reliability and energy efficiency, while highlighting the lack of electricity in many parts of Africa.

By Denis Flierl May 13 2012 - 7:42am

2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon revealed, coming to US

BMW has announced the latest 3-Series Sports Wagon will be offered in the U.S. in 2013.

By Denis Flierl May 13 2012 - 7:29am

Next generation BMW Z4 to be sportier more agile

The updated BMW Z4 is due out around 2015 and will be a more dynamic sports car than the current two-door roadster.

By Aaron Turpen May 13 2012 - 2:47am

2013 BMW 135i 3-door debuts, to have three trim options

Three trim options for the 2013 BMW 135i series will include a sporty new M upgrade for the compact offering's lineup to go with the hatchback introduction.

By Anthony Faccenda May 12 2012 - 9:41pm

GM's list of car-related Mother's Day gifts

Although most don't consider car washes and road trips as suitable Mother's Day presents, a new GM survey suggests that many moms would prefer them over more traditional gifts.

By Don Bain May 12 2012 - 8:31pm

Win a weeklong self-guided California motorcycle tour from EagleRider

You could win a weeklong self-guided California Coast motorcycle tour as EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, celebrates their 20th anniversary with social media contests.

By David Herron May 12 2012 - 8:15pm

Electric car fast charging feud between SAE and CHADEMO, who will win?

The CHADEMO standard exists in the i-MiEV and LEAF, but a consortium of automakers are using the SAE J1772 committee to develop a completely different system, and hopefully electric car owners will benefit in the end.

By David Herron May 12 2012 - 2:05pm

Eaton's electric car DC Quick Charger coming to Hawaii and Wash. DC

Electrical supply equipment makers like Eaton see big business potential in manufacturing electric car charging stations for both level 2 and quick charging scenarios.

By Denis Flierl May 12 2012 - 8:27am

John Cooper Works GP fastest MINI ever built

The ultra high-performance John Cooper Works GP MINI production has been announced.

By Aaron Turpen May 12 2012 - 4:00am

Ford adds 'Active Sound Symposer' to Focus ST

For those drivers who are tired of their four-door economy cars sounding boring, Ford has taken technology from its Mustang muscle car and upgraded it before adding it to the Focus ST.

By Anthony Faccenda May 11 2012 - 11:05pm

Land Rover creates edible survival guide

The British automaker has just released the details on its new edible survival guide, which is geared toward the Middle Eastern market.

By David Herron May 11 2012 - 8:30pm

Qualcomm's Halo to charge Drayson's electric race car during races

The Drayson Racing B12/96EV is an 850 horsepower electric race car capable of 0-60 in 3 seconds, and is serving as a testbed for the Qualcomm Halo wireless electric car charging system.

By Patrick Rall May 11 2012 - 4:25pm

Breaking News: Automotive legend Carroll Shelby has died

It is with a heavy heart that I report the sad news that last evening in Dallas Texas, high performance motoring legend Carroll Shelby passed away at the age of 89 years old.

By Denis Flierl May 11 2012 - 3:28pm

Audi moving ahead with seven new models

Audi has filed papers with the European trademark office to protect seven new car names likely to be seen on upcoming models.

By Patrick Rall May 11 2012 - 3:00pm

Next compact BMW convertible to introduce 2-Series

Since the 2013 BMW 1-Series was introduced last summer as a sporty 5-door hatachback, many have speculated that the 2-door version of this car would become the new BMW 2-Series – speculation that has received some support from Car magazine, who has announced that the next generation BMW compact convertible is under development now and it will debut as the new 2-Series for the 2014 model year.

By Denis Flierl May 11 2012 - 12:33pm

Hyundai monkey's around with durability testers [Video]

Hyundai took their i30 Hatchback into a baboon habitat to test the durability of the new five-door compact car.

By Patrick Rall May 11 2012 - 12:09pm

GM trademarks "Riviera" - perhaps hinting to a new Buick coupe

General Motors has applied for a trademark through the US government for the name Riviera for use on automobiles, perhaps hinting at a future return of the Buick Riviera – bolstering the rumors that we could soon see a sporty new 2-door Buick.

By Denis Flierl May 11 2012 - 8:50am

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is fuel-economy leader

With 662 horsepower, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is the world’s most powerful series production V-8, and is the most fuel-efficient car in its segment.

By John Goreham May 11 2012 - 8:34am

2013 GMC Acadia and Terrain sway full size sport utility buyers

Trailer anti-sway is standard on the 2013 GMC Terrain and Acadia helping to hook up former drivers of full size sport utility vehicles.

By Aaron Turpen May 11 2012 - 12:21am

New French president to cruise a Citroen DS5 hybrid down the Champs-Elysees for inauguration

After all the publicity President Obama had over not choosing a hybrid limousine as the official White House car (for "security reasons"), the new French president Francois Hollande will be parading in a diesel-electric Citroen DS5 hybrid hatchback for inauguration.

Valerie Thompson (courtesy her FB fan page)

By Aaron Turpen May 10 2012 - 11:27pm

Valerie Thompson to present the Black Diamond Edition Viper Diamondback at Mecum's

One of the fastest women on two wheels will be presenting the fastest production V-twin supercruiser at the world's largest collector car auction next week.

Terra 51 charging station for electric cars from ABB

By David Herron May 10 2012 - 11:24pm

ABB to bring Terra 51 electric car fast charging station to US market and support SAE Fast Charging

Power supply and distribution services giant ABB, manufacturer of the popular Terra 51 CHADEMO compatible DC Fast Charging station for electric cars, is bringing it to the U.S. market in the second half of 2012.

7-Speed Dual Clutch manual transmission by ZF makes world premier in Porsche

By Frank Sherosky May 10 2012 - 11:17pm

Porsche 911 Carrera to get first ZF 7-speed manual transmission in the world

Making its world premiere in the Porsche 911 Carrera/Carrera S, lucky owners will get to experience the first 7-speed manual transmission using dual clutch technology by ZF.

By Denis Flierl May 10 2012 - 9:43pm

Michael Schumacher is second richest athlete in the world

Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher is the world’s second-richest athlete, racking up $823 million in career earnings.

By Patrick Rall May 10 2012 - 9:20pm

Chrysler recalls 2012 minivans for rear liftgate pinch risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan models from the 2012 model year over a concern that a rear liftgate pinch sensor may malfunction – increasing the likelihood of injuring someone when the power door is trying to close with a person’s body part in the way.

By David Herron May 10 2012 - 7:25pm

Schneider Electric unveils electric car DC Fast Charger with upgradeability beyond CHADEMO

Schneider-Electric unveils new electric car DC Fast Charge station, compatible with the CHADEMO protocol, that has the vitally important UL listing, and which can be upgraded to the new SAE DC Fast Charge protocol once that is finished.

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