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.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

By Patrick Rall Apr 13 2012 - 1:06pm

Next generation Ford Mustang could go global

Many expect that the next generation of the Ford Mustang will arrive sometime in 2014 as a 2015 model – marking the 50th anniversary of the famous pony car’s first full year of production and some rumors are indicating that the redesigned Mustang could be sold globally for the first time.

By Denis Flierl Apr 13 2012 - 12:19pm

Salvagers still looking for car that sank with the Titanic

Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the famous sinking of the Titanic which hit an ice berg and sank with a car that salvagers would love to find

By Patrick Rall Apr 13 2012 - 11:55am

Update: GM lab explosion didn’t involve Chevy Volt battery

This past Wednesday morning there was an explosion at General Motors’ Warren Technical Center that was originally blamed in part on the battery system in the Chevrolet Volt but more information has become available – highlighting the facts that this wasn’t a production battery, the battery itself didn’t explode and all of the GM employees involved are safe and sound.

By Keith Griffin Apr 13 2012 - 9:42am

Chevrolet Avalanche Ceases Production - Gets Deadly Trim Name

Friday the 13th has proven unlucky for the Chevrolet Avalanche, which ceases production and gets saddled with a morbid trim name.

By Denis Flierl Apr 13 2012 - 8:42am

Study: Fatal car crashes increase on tax day

A recent study found that fatal auto accidents increase on tax day due to the added stress of filing tax returns.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 13 2012 - 4:23am

The fastest-selling car in America is relatively new to the market

New to the market, cheap, very fuel efficient, and has received a lot of press attention since its debut. All adding up to it's being the one car in the U.S. that is driving off the lot as fast as dealers can get them there.

By Don Bain Apr 13 2012 - 12:17am

Toyota to debut the FR-S Speedster at Long Beach Gran Prix

Toyota Racing will roll out a custom-built, thoroughbred Scion FR-S Speedster as sheer eye-candy April 13 during the 38th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

By Frank Sherosky Apr 12 2012 - 7:54pm

Chevy paraphernalia collector vies for Guinness World Record

Think 40 years of collecting items like Corvette miniature cars and you get a showcase of more than 2,000 items. Is it enough for the Guinness World Record? Charlie Mallon is hoping it is.

By Don Bain Apr 12 2012 - 7:01pm

Ford looks to Dow for carbon fiber composites to meet CAFE Requirements

In the effort to fulfill Federal mileage mandates, Ford is teaming up with the Dow Chemical Company to develop low-cost carbon fiber composites to be used in the component manufacturing process cutting 750 lbs from the weight of the next generation of autos.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 12 2012 - 6:29pm

Autocar design competition encourages students to be Original

Autocar, the well known British car magazine, is kicking of a competition for promising young automotive design students. The prize? A unforgettable internship with several of the top automaker's in the world!

The 1924 Chrysler Six from the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. Photo by Don Bain

By Don Bain Apr 12 2012 - 4:12pm

Why you should visit the Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum

Walter P. Chrysler built an empire in the automotive field with only a high school diploma, a burning desire to discover how things work and a childhood reputation as a master marble shooter who played for keeps.

First stop, Mrs. Riley's Publik House in High Bridge NJ

By David Herron Apr 12 2012 - 2:54pm

Men's Health 3000 mile electric car road trip takes electric driving a long distance

Setting out yesterday from the NY Auto Show, a team organized by Men's Health Magazine is driving across country in a Ford Focus Electric and expects to get to the Santa Monica Pier in LA within 10-12 days, setting a new record for the fastest cross country trip with an electric car.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 12 2012 - 12:45pm

Subaru shows off its vehicles with stunning new iPad apps for 2012

Subaru, the Japanese automaker, today has announced the release of whole new set of iPad apps for it's lineup of vehicles.

IBM, Honda and PG&E are teaming up to make a smart grid

By Nicolas Zart Apr 12 2012 - 12:32pm

IBM, Honda and Pacific Gas and Electric Company Team Up For A Smart Grid

According to an IBM press release, the company just announced it has teamed up with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, PG&E in order to facilitate a new pilot project for a smarter communication means between electric vehicles, EVs and our power grid.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO a bad investment

By Keith Griffin Apr 12 2012 - 12:10pm

TrueCar Study Calls Chevrolet Cruze ECO a Bad Investment

A new study shows some ECO packages little more than marketing gimmicks. Chief culprit is the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO.

By Keith Griffin Apr 12 2012 - 10:37am

GM Goes to the Dogs at New York Auto Show

It's a comment sentiment to say "GM is going to the dogs" in any number of ways (design, government loans, etc.) but not in the way you would least expect: serving them and their owners breakfast while letting them prance around the GM display at the New York International Auto Show.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 12 2012 - 10:17am

GM recalling 50,000 Buick, GMC and Chevy SUVs

The sizable recall is due to a possible windshield wiper defect.

By John Goreham Apr 12 2012 - 8:12am

What is the biggest threat to your child? The surprising answer

Children still die unnecessarily in automobile accidents and IIHS and NHTSA are putting the spotlight on the problem

By Denis Flierl Apr 12 2012 - 7:42am

Are plans for a new Lexus supercar in the works?

An anonymous source within Lexus, says plans for a one million dollar supercar are on the drawing board.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 11 2012 - 7:34pm

GT Academy driver to race at Monza against Valentino Rossi

Jann Mardenborough is starting his first full season as a professional race car driver this weekend at the temple of speed itself, Monza.

By David Herron Apr 11 2012 - 5:12pm

Nissan Leaf webchat answers questions on electric car fast charging and more

Nissan's Mark Perry conducted a webchat today answering questions about the Nissan LEAF, electric car fast charging standards, fast charging networks, Nissans low price CHADEMO station, and more.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 11 2012 - 4:57pm

Volkswagen announces recall of 2012 Routan and Passat models

VW is recalling select Routan minivans for a wheel defect and certain Passat sedans over a potential fire risk.

By John Goreham Apr 11 2012 - 4:01pm

Zipcar chooses customer favorite Honda as preferred vehicle manufacturer

In a nod to its Zipster’s preferences, Zipcar has chosen Honda as its preferred vehicle manufacturer and will focus on alternative drive offerings.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 11 2012 - 2:27pm

Only 35% of hybrid car owners buy a second hybrid

A new Polk research study shows that only 35% of hybrid car owners return to the market to buy another hybrid. Are hybrids really that awful?

By Aaron Turpen Apr 11 2012 - 1:54pm

Hyundai to roll out 1,000 hydrogen cars this year

Hyundai promised production-level hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by 2013 and is keeping that promise, planning on rolling out the first thousand late this year.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 11 2012 - 1:12pm

Study shows cheating men choose Toyota, while unfaithful women prefer Honda

Does your vehicle choice have anything to do with your likelihood to be unfaithful?

By Patrick Rall Apr 11 2012 - 1:00pm

The 2013 Ford Focus ST to make Auto China debut

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is slated as Ford Motor Company’s first fully global performance vehicle and as the reach of the new Focus ST spreads around the world – the upcoming 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition will introduce the Chinese market to this sporty new hatchback.

By Patrick Rall Apr 11 2012 - 11:39am

Major explosion in GM battery lab injures at least one - UPDATED

This morning around 9am, an explosion in a high security battery lab 2-7 in the Alternative Energy Center of the General Motors Technical Center in Warren Michigan forced an emergency evacuation while sending at least one person to the hospital in a state that some have referred to as “critically” injured”.

By John Goreham Apr 11 2012 - 8:49am

The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz G class delivers exactly what its buyers demand

New for 2013, the Mercedes-Benz G wagon keeps the tradition alive while adding more interior luxury and many urban safety features

By Denis Flierl Apr 11 2012 - 7:51am

The Avengers to feature new Acura NSX Roadster

Acura and Marvel Entertainment, LLC, announced the details of their promotional campaign for this summer's most anticipated film, Marvel's The Avengers. A one-off Acura NSX Roadster was created specifically for the film.

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