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 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.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 30 2012 - 7:33pm

Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ capture the minds of judges to win "Car of the Year"

Toyota has succeeded in its aim of recapturing the minds of gearheads with the amazing new Toyota GT86 (aka Subaru BRZ). Now the new sports car has also captured the minds of expert international judges since it was just given a prestigious award, the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International “Car of the Year” Award.

Electric fleet vehicles charge at commercial Plugless Power wireless charging st

By Don Bain Apr 30 2012 - 5:32pm

Electric car charging is going wireless thanks to Plugless Power Technology

Attendees to EVS26 next week can experience Plugless Power EV recharging on site, thanks to the developer of the technology, Evatran, who will field a booth at the annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in the Los Angeles Convention Center May 6 to 9.

Toyota RAV4 EV with magic Tesla pixie dust under the hood

By David Herron Apr 30 2012 - 4:13pm

Toyota to unveil specs of game changing electric SUV, the RAV4 EV

The new Toyota RAV4 EV is the result of the Tesla-Toyota partnership, features a Tesla-provided electric drive train, and is an all-electric SUV built on a RAV4 chassis, manufactured by Toyota, specifications to be unveiled next week, and launch expected in July 2012.

By John Goreham Apr 30 2012 - 3:45pm

Infiniti hopes 2013 stretch M sedan will change the definition of luxury car in China

Infiniti has come late to the party in China, but has a make-up plan to try to catch Buick and head off Cadillac at the pass

By Aaron Turpen Apr 30 2012 - 2:13pm

Fallbrook Technologies developing innovative supercharger

The supercharger will be based on Fallbrook's continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology called NuVinci and could help automakers downsize engines and increase fuel efficiency in a big way.

By Patrick Rall Apr 30 2012 - 12:12pm

Chevy Volt-based Cadillac ELR coming in 2014

General Motors has loosely discussed the possibility of building a production version of the Cadillac Converj – a luxury coupe based on the hybrid electric drivetrain of the Chevrolet Volt – but reports now indicate that the electric Cadillac will be named the ELR and it will arrive late in 2013 as a 2014 model year vehicle.

The new Chrysler House in downtown Detroit

By Patrick Rall Apr 30 2012 - 11:18am

Sergio Marchionne to get new office in downtown Detroit

The Chrysler Group may root their headquarters in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills but as a part of the automaker’s commitment to the city of Detroit, Chrysler is opening a new business center in the new Chrysler House building in Detroit – while will include a new office for Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne.

By Denis Flierl Apr 30 2012 - 7:53am

Lamborghini trademarks 'Huracan' and moves away from bullfighting

Lamborghini has recently filed an application to trademark the Huracan name for future use.

By Keith Griffin Apr 29 2012 - 9:29pm

M1 Abrams Tanks Getting Much Needed Upgrades

General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded $31 million by the U.S. Army to begin upgrading 24 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks and 22 M1A2 System Enhance Package (SEP) Version One (V1) tanks to the M1A2 SEP V2 configuration. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 29 2012 - 9:13pm

Man sues BMW for giving him 20-month erection after motorcycle ride

A man has filed a lawsuit against BMW North America claiming that a four-hour ride on his 1993 BMW bike has caused him to have an erection for 20 months.

By David Herron Apr 29 2012 - 8:50pm

NRG's electric car charging network creating new jobs in California

When California and NRG agreed to build new electric car charging infrastructure, it meant new jobs, new careers, and new job training programs, geared to training the workforce required to build and maintain infrastructure to support electric cars.

By Keith Griffin Apr 29 2012 - 8:46pm

Special 2013 Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang Goes to Auction

Get your bid in to own a one-of-a-kind Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang through a live auction at the SAE Foundation's 25th anniversary celebration.

Jeep sponsoring contest with Boys & Girl clubs

By Keith Griffin Apr 29 2012 - 8:16pm

Jeep Will Reward Talented Kids with Big Parties

Jeep is making it great to be a kid with a new creative contest with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

By Nicolas Zart Apr 29 2012 - 2:08pm

Next Generation Electric Cars Around The Corner Promise Better Range

The world of electric cars is an exciting one where almost every week brings you a new chapter of this great adventure. With each new day, better ways of extracting more efficiency of a battery pack and an electric drivetrain is being discovered.

By Denis Flierl Apr 29 2012 - 7:51am

Aston Martin will end current DBS with Ultimate Edition

Aston Martin will end the current DBS Production with 100 Ultimate Edition models.

By Denis Flierl Apr 28 2012 - 7:08pm

Bugatti 16C Galibier: The fastest sedan in the world [Video]

Bugatti has just released a video teaser of the 16C Galibier four-door concept car that could be making it to production in the next few years.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 28 2012 - 7:02pm

Gas cars watch out, Nissan Leaf is getting popular in Norway

It seems the Nissan Leaf in Norway is quite popular as 1000 Nissan Leafs, an electric car, have been sold in the country in just six months.

By David Herron Apr 28 2012 - 6:07pm

Honda develops traffic congestion technology aiding drivers to avoid bad driving

Noting that car drivers influence other car drivers into traffic congestion, Honda has developed a technological aid that notifies car drivers about rapid acceleration and deceleration, coaching drivers into "smooth driving" patterns.

An image from the Healy Biodiesel home page.

By Don Bain Apr 28 2012 - 3:39pm

Kansas firm boosting biodiesel production fourfold

Healy Biodiesel is a Wichita company that has been producing refined biodiesel fuel for cars and trucks for five years and is now moving into a new 12,000 sq. ft. facility to allow a significant increase in their output.

Onboard information system, a win or lose appeal

By Nicolas Zart Apr 28 2012 - 2:32pm

The Deal Maker Or Breaker With Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid And Electric Car Info Systems

There’s no denying stepping into a hybrid, HEV, a plug-in hybrid, PHEV or a pure electric car, EV for the first time can be a little disconcerting at first. Then it all makes sense, if the right environment has been intelligently thought of.

By John Goreham Apr 28 2012 - 12:10pm

2013 Audi Q5 completely updated to impress customers

The 2013 Audi Q5 is thoroughly updated to stay ahead in the ultra-competitive luxury crossover market

By Denis Flierl Apr 28 2012 - 12:07pm

Jon Olsson’s Audi R8 Razor GTR is over-the-top

Take what Jon Olsson does on skis, add in an Audi R8, and give it a big dose of PPI Automotive design, and you’ve got one incredible ride.

By Patrick Rall Apr 28 2012 - 11:01am

Official 2013 Dodge Dart fuel economy beats Ford, Chevy, Toyota

The formal entry of the 2013 Dodge Dart is rapidly approaching and last night, the folks from the Chrysler Group announced the fuel economy figures for the first models that will arrive in showrooms this summer with very good news – as the 2013 Dart will offer better fuel economy than comparable C segment models from Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 28 2012 - 4:46am

Event Data Recorders will likely be mandated

With passage of Senate Bill 1813 (aka Map-21) and its likely passage through the House, automakers will be required to install EDRs into cars starting in 2015.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 28 2012 - 4:19am

Toyota unveils unique style in Beijing with the Yundong Shuangqing

Toyota has unveiled a unique new coupe concept at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show as a car designed both inside and out to appeal to the Chinese market. Its flowing good looks, however, would look good on any nation's streets.

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