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 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.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 27 2012 - 8:14pm

Nissan partners with the Nashville Predators to offer exclusive deal

Nashville car buyers can earn $500 back on 2012 Altima models.

By David Herron Apr 27 2012 - 8:07pm

California's settlement with NRG for electric car charging network headed to FERC

Today the CPUC and NRG released the finalized settlement of the decade-old legal battle over the 2000-1 California Energy Crisis, revealing details of the planned electric car charging station network to be built in California.

By Patrick Rall Apr 27 2012 - 3:43pm

Mazda extends production of the final RX-8 by 1,000 units

The Mazda RX-8 has failed to live up to the high performance reputation of the RX-7 but since announcing that the RX-8 would end its production run this year with a special edition model – the company has received so much interest in the last of this generation of the rotary powered sports car that they have extended the production run by 1,000 units.

By John Goreham Apr 27 2012 - 1:58pm

2012 Hyundai Azera quietly racks up multiple awards

The 2012 Azera is the sleeper of the Hyundai family, but its many new awards might wake a sleeping giant

By Patrick Rall Apr 27 2012 - 1:36pm

GM CEO Akerson made $7.7 million in 2011

General Motors has recently disclosed the pay of its top executives in a filing with the US government, stating that their Chief Executive Officer Dan Akerson made $7.7 million dollars for his work during the 2011 calendar year.

By Nicolas Zart Apr 27 2012 - 11:32am

Ford's John Viera Shows How Ford’s Sustainability And Vehicle Environmental Strategy Worked

I had an interesting talk with Ford's John Viera, Global Director for Sustainability and Vehicle Environmental Matters at Ford Motor Company about the carmaker‘s strategy.

By Patrick Rall Apr 27 2012 - 11:04am

2013 Ford Escape rated at best in class 33mpg

The EPA has just released their official fuel economy figures for the all-new 2013 Ford Escape and with the help of the 1.6L EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine, the new Escape is officially the most efficient vehicle in the class with an automatic transmission with all engines offering better than 30 miles per gallon.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 27 2012 - 10:36am

Journey of Discovery takes Land Rovers from Moscow to Beijing [Videos]

This is Part 2 of the 50-day 8,000 mile Journey of Discovery from Birmingham to Beijing by Land Rover to celebrate their one millionth Land Rover Discovery. They team went through varied terrain through 13 different countries to complete this epic roadtrip.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 27 2012 - 10:29am

Journey of Discovery takes Land Rovers 8,000 miles from Birmingham to Beijing [Videos]

Land Rovers are known to be able to conquer the most amazing and difficult of terrain all over the world. A recently completed 50-day Journey of Discovery from Birmingham to Beijing proves this yet again as four Land Rovers Discoverys took on more than 8,000 miles of varied terrain through 13 different countries.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 26 2012 - 11:19pm

The Rimac One is a supercar for the 1% of the 1%

There are one percenters and there are one percenters. If you belong to the 1% club of the world's wealthiest people, you will still find that there are people with more than you - a handful of them might be getting a Rimac One, a car so far beyond super that labeling it a "supercar" would be a slur.

By David Herron Apr 26 2012 - 8:48pm

GE declares commitment to electric cars, shows new WattStation, at SAE World Congress

GE's CEO Jeff Immelt keynoted the 2012 SAE World Congress, demonstrating the shift towards electric vehicles underway, and showed the new networked GE WattStation charging station with features targeting charging station network owners.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 26 2012 - 8:19pm

298 Toyota Priuses found abandoned in Miami

The nearly 300 Toyota Prius vehicles, which cost Miami Dade taxpayers $4 million, were parked in a lot for six years.

By Patrick Rall Apr 26 2012 - 7:44pm

Scion expects to sell 20,000 FR-S sports cars a year

When the new Scion FR-S goes on sale on June 1st in the United States, Toyota Motor Co expects that it will be a big seller – forecasting 10,000 units sold through the end of 2012 and 20,000 examples of the affordable sports coupes sold through 2013.

The 2012 MB C350 4Matic Coupe. Photo courtesy of MBUSA.

By Don Bain Apr 26 2012 - 6:44pm

Mercedes-Benz three-peats as Best Place to Work in New Jersey

For the third consecutive year, Mercedes-Benz has been named the Best Place to Work in New Jersey by an august coalition of groups, including the Employers Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the State Chamber of Commerce.

By Denis Flierl Apr 26 2012 - 4:28pm

2013 Shelby GT500 officially certified at 662 horsepower [update]

An interview with Chief Engineer of SVT and the Vice President of Marketing for Shelby and Boss, has revealed the Shelby GT500 certified horsepower will be more than originally announced.

By David Herron Apr 26 2012 - 4:10pm

Leviton selected by Honda to provide charging stations for Honda Fit EV

As Honda Fit EV returns to manufacturing electric cars, the company selects electric equipment company Leviton as the preferred supplier for electric vehicle charging stations not only for the Fit EV, but for the Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan due in 2014.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 26 2012 - 3:35pm

UK automotive testing facility is the most advanced in the World [Video]

A new automotive testing track in United Kingdom (UK) called InnovITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) Advance might be the most advanced automotive testing center in the world currently and could usher in a new wave of advanced technology in future cars.

The new Ferrari F70 V12 KERS hybrid engine

By Patrick Rall Apr 26 2012 - 2:49pm

Official: Ferrari Enzo replacement to be first hybrid model

Earlier this week we brought you the video loosely detailing the new Ferrari V12 hybrid drivetrain believed to be destined for the replacement for the range-topping Enzo and it now appears to be official that when the folks from Maranello unleash the evolutionary model of the Enzo (currently believed to be called the F70) it will indeed be the Italian supercar builders first hybrid model.

By Denis Flierl Apr 26 2012 - 1:19pm

Sex in cars angers residents in posh NYC neighborhood

Residents in Manhattan want a parking ban put into effect because of sex in cars near a trendy nightclub.

By Patrick Rall Apr 26 2012 - 11:01am

Chrysler Group profits quadruple in 2012 Q1 with $16.4 billion in revenue

The Chrysler Group announced their financial results from the first quarter of 2012 and the results were good – very good – with the automaker showing a profit more than four times higher than Q1 of 2011 and causing the company to forecast a total profit for 2012 of $1.2 billion.

By Denis Flierl Apr 26 2012 - 10:03am

Steven Tyler to be entertained with new Hennessey Venom GT Spyder

Steven Tyler put in his order with Hennessey for them to build him a custom Venom GT Spyder.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 26 2012 - 9:04am

Chevy Cruze: The car most feared by zombies [video]

New ad showcases why the undead hate the Chevy Cruze.

By John Goreham Apr 26 2012 - 8:23am

Cadillac to wow customers with total customer experience

Cadillac is studying customer expectations and implementing the findings to create an overall experience its customers will love

By Denis Flierl Apr 25 2012 - 5:12pm

Top five must-see cars at Auto China 2012

This week, one of the world's most important auto shows opens to the public in Beijing, and below is a selection of must-see cars at the show.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 25 2012 - 4:53pm

Alarming link between commute time and poor mental/physical health

A group of students/researchers at [email protected] have conducted a study to find out how your average daily commute may be affecting your physical and mental well-being.

By Don Bain Apr 25 2012 - 4:23pm

Automotive, oil and gas industries reinvigorate steel production in Ohio

One more sign of a rebounding economy is illuminated as steel plants open only four days during May of 2009, are now expanding their facilities to keep up with a robust demand from automotive, oil and gas industries.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 25 2012 - 4:18pm

100 Cars for Good finalists announced - is your favorite charity on the list?

Toyota has announced the finalists for this year's 100 Cars for Good program. Voting will soon commence as 500 finalists vie to be one of the winners chosen each day for a hundred days.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 25 2012 - 3:10pm

NHTSA to hold meeting on the safety of lithium-ion batteries

The meeting, which is set for May 18, will discuss the status and safety of Li-ion batteries in vehicles.

By Denis Flierl Apr 25 2012 - 2:40pm

First 2013 SRT Viper prototype hits Detroit streets

The very first prototype version of the 2013 SRT Viper was seen prowling the streets of Detroit on Monday with Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of the SRT Brand, behind the wheel.

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