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 3 2012 - 7:26pm

Will Nissan-Renault rule the Russian auto market by buying majority stake in Avtovaz?

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and state corporation Russian Technologies have announced some interesting news today. Each company has agreed to create a joint venture and give Renault-Nissan an indirect majority stake in AVTOVAZ, the Russian automaker.

By David Herron May 3 2012 - 5:57pm

Aptera is back, with resurrection of the three wheel electric vehicle planned by Zaptera

Last winter Aptera died suddenly dashing hopes that the company's iconic three wheel electric car/motorcycle would ever be sold, those hopes are being reawakened by a new company, Zaptera, that plans to go straight to production with sales commencing in early 2013.

By Denis Flierl May 3 2012 - 5:55pm

Nissan launching limited run 545 HP Juke-R [Video]

Nissan has just announced the official production of a 545 horsepower 160 mph Juke-R that will star in its own movie.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff May 3 2012 - 11:05am

2012 Gran Turismo Academy gives everyone chance to be Pro Race Car Driver [Video]

Have you every watched races on TV and thought, "Hey that doesn't look so hard, I can do that!" Now is your chance to prove it as the 2012 PlayStation Gran Turismo Academy has gone live, giving you a chance to from virtual to real racing!

By John Goreham May 3 2012 - 9:58am

Car makers team up to demonstrate universal fast electric car charging

BMW, Volkswagen, GM, Ford, Chrysler and others will team up in May to demonstrate a universal fast charging system for all electric cars

By John Goreham May 3 2012 - 8:25am

Hyundai takes Euro 2012 Cup on a 5-week trip through host countries.

Fans in Poland had the chance to see the EURO 2012 trophy-silver Cup close as 3 Hyundai cars take the UEFA Cup on a five-week trip through the host countries.

By Denis Flierl May 3 2012 - 7:49am

2013 SRT Viper leaves Ferrari chief "speechless" [Video]

Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is left “speechless” after seeing the 2013 SRT Viper for the first time.

Fuji Electric 25kw DC Fast Charge station

By David Herron May 2 2012 - 5:15pm

Fuji and Coulomb team up on electric car Fast Charging stations for ChargePoint network

A collaboration between Fuji Electric and Coulomb Technologies will bring DC Fast Charging stations to the ChargePoint network later this year.

By Anthony Faccenda May 2 2012 - 1:37pm

Taxpayers pay more than $150 million in EV tax breaks

New study showcases the amount of tax dollars going to subsidizing the sale of electric vehicles.

By Anthony Faccenda May 2 2012 - 11:53am

New study proves that size matters, when it comes to buying cars

A new TrueCar.com illustrates that men prefer larger, domestic vehicles, while women are opting for smaller, foreign brands.

By John Goreham May 2 2012 - 11:34am

2013 Chevy Malibu designers bring woman's perspective

The real wives of Malibu are not trophy wives of movie industry Execs, but car designers for 2013 Chevy Malibu.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff May 2 2012 - 10:26am

Kia K9 goes on sale in Korea, aims to compete against top luxury auto dogs

Kia's all-new luxury sedan, the Kia K9, has recently gone on sale in Korea. Here is what Kia K9 means for the Korean automaker.

By Denis Flierl May 2 2012 - 8:05am

Lingenfelter ZL1 Camaro can compete with Shelby GT500 [Video]

Chevy Camaro ZL1 owners can order performance upgrades from LPE to be able to outperform the Shelby GT500.

By Anthony Faccenda May 1 2012 - 9:23pm

Obesity costing Americans $3.87 billion per year in gas

Obesity isn't only negatively affecting our health, but also our wallets when it comes to paying at the pump.

The 2012 Camry Hybrid. Photo by Don Bain

By Don Bain May 1 2012 - 8:31pm

Toyota boosts hybrid sales 124.6 percent overall in April

Toyota Motor Sales retailed a total of 32,593 hybrid vehicles during April, a remarkable 124.6 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

By Anthony Faccenda May 1 2012 - 8:27pm

C1 Bank offers free Mercedes-Benz with new $1M account

Clients that sign up for a new five-year $1 million CD will have their choice of four different 2012 Mercedes-Benz models.

By David Herron May 1 2012 - 7:39pm

Fisker Karma wins 2 prestigious design and innovation awards

The Fisker Karma has the looks to make grown men drool, and unsurprisingly has won First Prize in the prestigious International Design Awards, and the Edison Awards recognized the car with a Silver Trophy in electric vehicles.

350Green fast charging station in Chicago

By David Herron May 1 2012 - 7:05pm

Concerns over high fees to charge electric cars at fast charge stations are validated

A video report by cars.com shows a couple electric car fast charging scenarios, and how the fees currently charged could negate the lower "fuel cost" advantage of electric cars.

By Don Bain May 1 2012 - 5:13pm

2013 Dodge Dart the new Chrysler Headquarters star

Heralding the arrival of the 2013 Dodge Dart at showrooms around the nation, the Chrysler Group World Headquarters Building has been draped with the small car's image, backed by and reflecting the American Flag.

By John Goreham May 1 2012 - 4:44pm

Hyundai tells its sweet home in Alabama to turn it up

Hyundai’s sales are chart topping and is adding 900 jobs to Alabama factory to staff a 3rd shift to meet record demand

By Patrick Rall May 1 2012 - 4:26pm

Jeep Grand Cherokee/Dodge Durango plant to stay open though summer

The Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit is responsible for the Dodge Durango and the Jeep Grand Cherokee and thanks to the success of these two full sized sport utility vehicles through the first quarter of 2012 - JNAP will remain open and building vehicles through the downtime planned for early July.

Tesla coils and wireless charging, it's a short hop to the EV world

By Nicolas Zart May 1 2012 - 4:04pm

Bringing Convenience to Electric Cars With Wireless Charging

Although it might seem a little funny, some people still don’t like the idea of touching a cable to cheaply and conveniently recharge their electric car. Many companies are tweaking a technology already in use for many of our electronic devices, wireless charging, also called inductive in order to charge electric cars, EVs.

By Patrick Rall May 1 2012 - 3:56pm

2013 Ford Focus ST priced at $24,495, build site launched

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is the first global performance vehicle in Ford Motor Company’s One Ford plan and today, FoMoCo announced that the high performance Focus ST will carry a starting price of just $24,495 (including a destination fee of $795) - and you can build/price your dream Focus ST on the Ford vehicle website right now.

By Patrick Rall May 1 2012 - 2:57pm

GM to begin selling Chevrolet Corvette in South Korea

General Motors has announced that they will begin selling the fabled Chevrolet Corvette at dealerships in South Korea starting this Friday (May 4th) in an effort to improve sales of the long lived high performance car - although Korean buyers will have to pay a hefty price to cruise the streets of Seoul in the 2013 Corvette.

By Don Bain May 1 2012 - 2:08pm

Buy a Scion iQ, get a Sony PlayStation Vita bonus

Through July 31, Scion iQ buyers will receive a PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), portable entertainment system, while supplies last, concurrent with the release of the world’s smallest four-seat vehicle.

By John Goreham May 1 2012 - 1:10pm

Will the 25 year old BMW M3 move to a turbo-four engine

The BMW M3 had modest roots and was almost an afterthought, but has become the brands defining sports car after 25 years of racing success using many different engines

By Denis Flierl May 1 2012 - 7:51am

2.7 million reasons to buy the Bertone Nuccio concept

The Bertone Nuccio concept that was on display at the Beijing Auto Show may be sold to a Chinese collector.

By Aaron Turpen May 1 2012 - 5:42am

NRMA Insurance builds a car out of the extras most insurers don't cover

Think of it as a jigsaw puzzle with an engine in it. It's a new concept car from NRMA Insurance that is made up of all the "extra" parts that insurers often leave off of coverage, which can leave drivers hanging when something happens. If you can think of a cool name for this jalopy, they'll give you $10,000 as a thank you.

By Denis Flierl Apr 30 2012 - 10:14pm

Guy Fieri's Lamborghini recovered from teens storage unit

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini Gallardo was found by authorities more than a year after it was stolen when investigating a teen suspected of a drive-by shooting.

By David Herron Apr 30 2012 - 8:43pm

Ford requiring dealer certification to sell Ford Focus Electric, later this spring

As the Ford Focus Electric prepares to enter dealer show-rooms, Ford is requiring prospective dealers to become certified as being ready to sell electric cars.

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