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 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.

By Denis Flierl May 7 2012 - 7:46am

Nissan releases first Project 370Z stage one video

Nissan released the first video of its Project 370Z to help promote the launch of its updated 2013 370Z sports car.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff May 6 2012 - 7:53pm

Chrysler Covets California as key market for future Growth

Chrysler is trying to seriously ramp up it's sales and operations in Southern California, which is seen as an extremely important and key market for growth.

By Don Bain May 6 2012 - 5:03pm

Dual-fuel vehicles could be the next big thing

With fuel economy foremost on people’s minds these days, dual-fuel vehicles that can burn either gasoline or natural gas may be the ultimate answer to both efficiency and emissions, especially in the wide open spaces of the American West.

By Anthony Faccenda May 6 2012 - 12:12pm

Despite massive profits, GM pays zero federal income tax

GM avoided paying any federal tax in 2011, despite earning $7.6 billion in profits.

By Anthony Faccenda May 6 2012 - 8:39am

Nearly 120k Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles recalled for ABS/ESC problems

A faulty electrical unit may lead to the loss of ABS/ESC control functions, which increases the risk of a crash.

By Denis Flierl May 6 2012 - 7:44am

Jay Leno adds 1000 HP Plymouth Duster to his collection [Video]

Jay Leno talks about his 1000 horsepower 426 Hemi 1975 Plymouth Duster that he has added to his already fabulous collection.

By Denis Flierl May 6 2012 - 7:30am

Mercedes C63 AMG vs Porsche 911 GT3 vs BMW M3 GTS [Video]

Chris Harris takes the Mercedes C63 AMG, Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M3 GTS and puts the three cars through a two-day test drive on road and track.

By Aaron Turpen May 6 2012 - 3:07am

The US Army FED Bravo diesel-electric hybrid concept

The U.S. Army has unleashed a new version of its Fuel Efficient Demonstrator (FED) as an even more functional next-generation Humvee replacement with twice the miles per gallon and even more functionality.

By Aaron Turpen May 6 2012 - 2:41am

Volkswagen wins prestigious CLIO Award for advertising

The International CLIO Awards has given VW its 2012 Global Advertiser of the Year for the company's unique and creative advertising. Find out which ads won and why.

By Anthony Faccenda May 5 2012 - 12:31pm

Astronaut Neil Armstrong's 1967 Chevy Corvette for sale on Ebay

A 1967 Chevrolet Corvette once owned by Neil Armstrong is currently available on Ebay with a reserve price of $250,090.

By Denis Flierl May 5 2012 - 10:29am

Subaru tells all in new BRZ documentary [Video]

Subaru has given us a behind-the-scenes video of how they made the BRZ such a fun and affordable sports car.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff May 5 2012 - 9:45am

Gran Turismo Academy winner chosen for Nissan DeltaWing project team [Video]

Lucas Ordonez, Nissan's first Gran Turismo Academy winner, received what he thought was his best birthday present this week when he was selected to join the test team for the Nissan DeltaWing.

By Denis Flierl May 5 2012 - 8:53am

All-new 2013 Audi A3 details released

The 2013 Audi A3 new five-door Sportback and four-door sedan coming to the U.S. next October.

Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan - Drive Like a Champion

By Aaron Turpen May 5 2012 - 4:02am

Win a Ford vehicle in the Drive Like a Champion sweepstakes

Ford and Rockstar Energy Drink have teamed up to give away a Ford F-150 EcoBoost, Focus ST, or Mustang GT to a lucky winner along with a lot of other cool prizes. Entry is free and racing madmen Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan will show you how.

A look at one of the Ram Truck 2012 Kentucky Derby ads

By Patrick Rall May 4 2012 - 10:29pm

Ram to sponsor the 2012 Kentucky Derby-post positions and current odds

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most watched and richest sporting events in the United States and has been the case in past years – Chrysler’s Ram Truck brand is one of the title sponsors of the 138th running of the roses with post time scheduled for 6:24pm on Saturday, May 5th.

By Patrick Rall May 4 2012 - 9:31pm

Ford adding 3rd shift, 250 jobs for EcoBoost V6 production in Ohio

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will be adding a third shift at the Cleveland Engine Plant #1 in an effort to meet demand for the popular EcoBoost V6 and the naturally aspirated 3.7L V6 found in models like the Ford F150 and base model Ford Mustang – a move that could save 250 jobs in the Cleveland Ohio area.

By Patrick Rall May 4 2012 - 9:02pm

Jaguar F-Type to get late availability V8

Jaguar announced at the Beijing Motor Show that their upcoming F-Type would be powered by a supercharged 3.0L V6 packing 380 horsepower but in recognizing the need for bigger power in the modern sports car world, it looks as though there will be a Jaguar F-Type with a V8 engine – although it is likely going to be some time before that bigger engine hits the market.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff May 4 2012 - 7:37pm

Jaguar XJ Supersport takes on the Nurburgring, as a Taxi!

If you love Jaguar and the vehicles they make, such as the Jaguar XJ Supersport, you will be happy to hear they are being used as taxis for the first time. That is mainly for taken passengers around the famed 13-mile Nürburgring racetrack in Germany.

By Patrick Rall May 4 2012 - 6:22pm

Camaro leads in sales, Challenger in growth for April 2012

The Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang both posted curious year over year declines in sales but the Chevy muscle car moved enough units in April 2012 to beat the Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in the fourth month of the year – en route to what amounts to a fairly comfortable lead for the 2012 year as GM looks to lead the segment for a stunning third year in a row.

XCOR's experimental motorcycle has been modified to perform wear testing on rock

By Don Bain May 4 2012 - 4:13pm

How rocket science gets a boost from Triumph street bike

So you’re charged with designing and building a suborbital rocket craft with a rocket piston pump under considerable potential stress and wear – so how do you test it while on the ground? Scientists working on parts for the Lynx Suborbital Vehicle at XCOR decided they could best test out the piston pump on a Triumph Street Triple motorcycle.

By Denis Flierl May 4 2012 - 2:48pm

Auto China 2012 reveals new automotive future

The Auto China 2012 show in Beijing is giving us a glimpse into what the new global automotive landscape will look like.

By Aaron Turpen May 4 2012 - 2:28pm

Volkswagen releases a glimpse into the future with the Hover Car concept

Part of the People's Car Project, in which Chinese citizens submit designs to VW, the Hover Car is one of the more compelling ideas to appear so far.

By Anthony Faccenda May 4 2012 - 1:35pm

Scion tC leads USAA's Top 10 for Teens list

USAA's list, where Scion tC leads, judged vehicles based on cost, safety and reliability.

The front end of the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall May 4 2012 - 1:12pm

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 runs stock 11s (video)

The world of drag racing is packed full of speculation as to what cars can run what numbers but when General Motors recently took a pair of 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 super muscle cars to Milan Dragway in Michigan, their cameras were rolling to capture both the automatic and manual versions of the ZL1 turning in 11 second quarter mile times in bone stock form.

By Patrick Rall May 4 2012 - 12:27pm

Chevy Volt continues to thrash Nissan Leaf in April 2012

While the Chevrolet Volt failed to hit the same impressive sales figures as it did in March, April 2012 brought about another month where the electric Chevy vastly outsold the Nissan Leaf – this time by a margin of almost 3 to 1 – helping the Volt to continue to pull away from the Leaf in sales for the 2012 calendar year.

By Denis Flierl May 4 2012 - 9:57am

2013 WRX could get game-changing electric turbo

The next generation Subaru WRX could see an electric turbocharger when it finally sees production at the end of 2013.

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