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.

Cadillac Super Cruise semi-autonomous vehicle

By Keith Griffin Apr 20 2012 - 9:52am

Cadillac Makes Important Announcement About Autonomous Vehicle

Cadillac is one step closer to an autonomous vehicle with the development of "Super Cruise."

By Denis Flierl Apr 20 2012 - 8:29am

Victoria Beckham scores her own Special Edition Evoque [Video]

Land Rover has released a teaser for the Range Rover Evoque Victoria Beckham Special Edition before its debut in Beijing.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 20 2012 - 2:32am

Iconic MG reveals new Icon concept

The legendary British automaker has been revived from the dead by new owners in China and now has an unusual concept to herald its comeback.

Honda's reduce-reuse-recycle of rare earth materials

By David Herron Apr 19 2012 - 11:46pm

Honda launching rare earth metals recycling from used nickel-metal hybrid car batteries

Honda and Japan Metals & Chemicals have developed rare earth metals recycling technology which could mitigate the rare earth metals supply issues which casts a shadow over the potential these metals have in hybrid and electric cars.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 19 2012 - 6:56pm

BMW releasing special edition M3 Frozen Silver Edition in UK

BMW is celebrating the 40th anniversary of it's M performance division with a special edition BMW M3 coupe, the M3 Frozen Silver Edition. The US has already been graced with this special edition BMW and now it is our British friend's turn to enjoy it as it's being released in the United Kingdom (UK).

The LiquiVac for large engines. Photo courtesy of Airpower America

By Don Bain Apr 19 2012 - 4:38pm

Don't undo environmental greening by doing car maintenance yourself

The cars of today are getting harder and harder to maintenance yourself, but hardcore do-it-yourself types can do the world a big disfavor, simply by not handling used oil properly if they change it themselves.

By Nicolas Zart Apr 19 2012 - 2:21pm

Ferrari Seriously Hints At Road-Going Hybrids

It’s hard to fathom that one day the orchestral symphony of a majestic Ferrari V12 or even V8 could be replaced with V6 coupled to a hybrid system.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 19 2012 - 1:42pm

Maybach offering $100,000 rebate on Type 57 and Type 62 models

The soon-to-be defunct luxury automaker is set to offer customers massive rebates to sell remaining Type 57 and 62 sedans.

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Photo courtesy of GM

By Don Bain Apr 19 2012 - 1:16pm

Automakers facing parts shortage from recent recession

Reports are surfacing which suggest U.S. automakers may face significant parts shortages brought on by the effects of the recent recession if sales continue at their currently brisk pace.

1, 2, 3 electric bikes that will rock your world

By Nicolas Zart Apr 19 2012 - 1:10pm

One, two and three-wheeled electric bikes that will rock your world

Electric bikes have found a lasting success and continuous to grow a wide variety of choice. You now not only have plenty to choose from to meet your needs but also have plenty of opportunities to do it yourself with kits to build your electric assisted bicycle.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 19 2012 - 12:27pm

Acura apologizes for requesting "not too dark" actor in Super Bowl ad

The automaker has issued a formal apology, but claims it was not responsible for the casting announcement.

By Keith Griffin Apr 19 2012 - 11:00am

Mercedes Launches Powerful G63 AMG

The G-class at Mercedes-Benz is a line of vehicles that can beat almost any vehicle off-road and now it can beat most on-road with the launch of the G63 AMG.

By Denis Flierl Apr 19 2012 - 7:51am

Diesel sales jump 35 percent: Are U.S. buyers finally getting it?

Diesel car sales have increased an impressive 35 percent in the first quarter of 2012 as U.S. buyers are beginning to understand their value.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 18 2012 - 8:07pm

Olympic Torch is put to the test in BMW's extreme weather center

The Olympic Torch, a symbol of the nations of the world coming together, is being put to the test in BMW Group's state-of-the-art extreme weather testing center in Munich.

By David Herron Apr 18 2012 - 4:22pm

Brammo's Empulse R leapfrogs the Zero S with a 100 mph 121 mile range electric motorcycle

Brammo's Empulse R electric motorcycle, with its 100+ miles/hr top speed and 121 miles city range, jumps past Zero Motorcycles' S ZF9, making the Empulse R the new king of production electric motorcycles.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 18 2012 - 2:50pm

Acura NSX Super Bowl ad sought African-American actor that was "not too dark"

A newly released casting announcement for Acura's Super Bowl ad reveals that the automaker did not want black actors that were too dark.

By John Goreham Apr 18 2012 - 2:14pm

Can a car with a conventional gasoline engine earn a green award?

Yes it can, and the 2012 Hyundai Elantra has been named to Kelly Blue Book’s (KBB) 2012 10 best green cars list

By Patrick Rall Apr 18 2012 - 1:43pm

It's Official: Audi AG to buy Ducati Motor Holding

Yesterday we discussed how Audi AG was interested in purchasing the Ducati motorcycle brand and with the VW supervisory board approving the deal today, Audi has announced that they will be buying Ducati Motor Holding from current owner Investindustrial Group.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 18 2012 - 1:20pm

Mercedes-Benz launches new furniture line in Milan

The German automaker has partnered with a premiere Italian furniture manufacturer to bring consumers a unique line of automotive-inspired furniture.

By Patrick Rall Apr 18 2012 - 1:20pm

The 2013 Chevrolet Volt to get new driving mode, less black trim

General Motors hasn’t announced any official changes for the 2013 Chevrolet Volt but reports floating around the internet indicate that the 2013 model year electric Chevy will get more body colored trim and a new drive mode that will actually help to preserve the battery for city driving when on highway trips.

By Patrick Rall Apr 18 2012 - 12:22pm

Porsche leaves Iran to support anti-nuclear initiative

This week, the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) group and New York City Public Advocate Bill De Blasio both proudly announced that Porsche AG is pulling all of their operations out of Iran - supporting an effort to force Iran to put an end to their testing and production of nuclear weapon technology.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 18 2012 - 12:16pm

J.D. Power Study: Auto insurance customer satisfaction on the decline

New study finds that drivers are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the overall insurance claims process.

By John Goreham Apr 18 2012 - 12:14pm

Honda Civic awarded spot on ten best green cars 2012 list

Kelly Blue Book (KBB) places the 2012 Honda Civic on its list of ten best green cars extending Hondas green car accolades

By Frank Sherosky Apr 18 2012 - 11:21am

OnStar up to 439 million connections and still counting

Last time I reported on OnStar, the service helped recover a GM competitor’s stolen vehicle, a Chrysler 300. Now, the company is making new records on the number of connections.

By John Goreham Apr 18 2012 - 9:27am

Ford takes recycling to a new level

New Ford products will offset the cost of petroleum based plastics with creative use of recycled materials including shredded currency and other interesting things

By Denis Flierl Apr 18 2012 - 7:28am

Audi unveils performance-enhanced RS Q3 ahead of Beijing

Audi released details of the high-performance RS Q3 Concept crossover ahead of the upcoming 2012 Beijing Auto Show.

By David Herron Apr 17 2012 - 11:07pm

NRG reaching out to quell concerns in electric car charging network deal with California

NRG is attempting to satisfy concerns over the company's deal with California to build a large electric charging station network, providing answers and solutions to most of the questions that have been raised.

By David Herron Apr 17 2012 - 9:00pm

California's electric car charging deal with NRG clouded with controversy

The $100 million to be invested by NRG in building the eVgo electric car charging network in California will dramatically expand electric car charging access, but some advocates are raising red flags.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 17 2012 - 5:17pm

Skoda furthering its push into the Chinese auto market

Czech automaker, Skoda, is trying to further it's push into the Chinese auto market. Currently China is Skoda's largest individual market by volume.

By Nicolas Zart Apr 17 2012 - 4:08pm

Electric SSI-Racing Challenges Drag Racing And EV Kits

Drag racing has been around for a long time but the incursion of electric motors is challenging conventional notions that it must be loud, with toxic fumes and a lot of rumble.

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