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 Nicolas Zart Apr 9 2012 - 6:26pm

EV Week Is Here

The official electric car, EV Week has started. See what companies are working on globally and what the future has in store for you.

By Patrick Rall Apr 9 2012 - 6:24pm

GM grows in March 2012 sales but Cadillac, Buick struggle

For the folks at General Motors, sales were pretty strong in March 2012 with an increase of 11.8% but with Cadillac and Buick both showing significant year over year declines in growth – things aren’t going as smoothly as CEO Dan Akerson would prefer as the first quarter of 2012 comes to an end.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 9 2012 - 5:28pm

2012 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles recalled for wheel separation

Faulty wheel assembly may cause wheel separation in certain Chrysler and Dodge minivans, increasing the risk of a crash.

By Patrick Rall Apr 9 2012 - 5:12pm

Chrysler leads everyone in March 2012 sales growth

The dust has cleared from the first weekend of the 2012 New York Auto Show and now that we have had a chance to sit down and study March 2012 sales – the Chrysler Group is once again the top dog in terms of year over year growth with a company improvement of 34%.

The 2013 Ford Racing Mustang GT project car

By Patrick Rall Apr 9 2012 - 12:46pm

Ford Racing beefs up the 2013 Ford Mustang GT

When the Gotta Have It Green paint option for the 2013 Ford Mustang GT debuted in public at the 2011 PRI Show in Orlando, that vehicle was actually Ford’s Racing’s new project car (an unknown fact at that time) but thanks to the folks at Mustangs Daily – we now have the full details on this new high performance Mustang built strictly with parts from the Ford Racing catalog.

IBM is partnering with various carmakers for EVs

By Nicolas Zart Apr 9 2012 - 12:27pm

Top 10 Things You Might Not Know about Electric Vehicles

I met with Kal Gyimesi, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value to better understand how IBM is using its resource for the automotive industry as it makes its way forward, especially when it comes to the electric drive.

By John Goreham Apr 9 2012 - 12:11pm

Mercedes-Benz Becker JetVan emerges as Maybach replacement VIP luxury limo

As the Maybach rides off into the sunset, a company from Ventura California fills the need for those who want the ultimate in luxury ground transportation.

By Patrick Rall Apr 9 2012 - 11:05am

Chrysler issues 28 minutes of new 2013 SRT Viper videos

When the 2013 SRT Viper debuted last Wednesday, SRT CEO/President Ralph Gilles discussed the basic specifications of the new American supercar but to get into the real nitty-gritty of the new Viper, the Chrysler Group has put together a series of short videos walking us through pretty much every aspect of the 2013 Viper.

By Denis Flierl Apr 9 2012 - 7:52am

Is a new smaller 370Z in the works at Nissan?

In an interview with Nissan design chief Shiro Nakamura, he reveals the brand is looking to downsize its current sports models. Could a smaller Nissan 200Z be in the companies plans?

By Denis Flierl Apr 8 2012 - 9:36pm

Evoque Convertible rolls into New York, will it ever see the light of production?

Land Rover celebrates 25 years in North America, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a fun little convertible concept at the New York Auto Show. But will it ever be mass-produced?

By Keith Griffin Apr 8 2012 - 9:31pm

Jaguar Announces All-New Sports Car: The Jaguar F-Type

This time next year there should be a new cat prowling the world's highways: a Jaguar F-Type, a two-seat sports car that borrow heavily from the Jaguar legacy of great sports cars. Its upcoming production was announced at the New York Auto Show.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 8 2012 - 9:25pm

Citroen DS5 commercial combines Arsenal soccer and English ballet

Four members of Arsenal, the world famous English soccer team, are taking part in an interesting TV commercial for the new and stylish Citroen DS5. Instead of Citroen showing the players battling it out for victory on the field, they are showing their dancing skills with ballerinas!

By Keith Griffin Apr 8 2012 - 6:30pm

Honda Crosstour a Concept in Name Only

At the New York Auto Show media days, Honda introduced the Honda Crosstour Concept, which is really what the next generation of the Honda Crosstour is going to look like company officials readily admit.

By David Herron Apr 8 2012 - 5:54pm

Electric car advocacy with Nissan LEAF's dressed in bunny ears, in an Easter parade

April is a prime month for electric car owners to show off their cars at Earth Day events, but an Easter parade in Campbell CA afforded the SF Bay BayLeaf's group to show 12 Nissan Leaf's, dress their cars as giant bunny rabbits, and do a bit of fun electric car advocacy.

By Keith Griffin Apr 8 2012 - 11:40am

Seven Vehicles from New York Auto Show That Will Be Important

After having spent a couple days at the New York International Auto Show media days, I've come away with a few impressions. OEMs are really focusing on fuel efficiency, design, and technology like never before. Here's a look at seven of the most important models from the show, which is the last major auto show in the U.S. until the Los Angeles Show in November.

By Keith Griffin Apr 8 2012 - 11:14am

It Might Surprise You What Folks Do with Tax Refunds

It seems like when it comes to cars and tax refunds, money just burns a hole in our pockets. That could help explain why more than one-third of vehicle owners plan to spend a portion of their tax refund on their car, truck, or motorcycle, according to an eBay Motors survey.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 8 2012 - 10:37am

Mom caught driving with her Toddler in her lap while texting

A California mother of three, Shawndeeia Joann Bowen, has been charged with three counts of child endangerment. The crime? Driving while texting... with her toddler in her lap!

By Denis Flierl Apr 8 2012 - 8:14am

Koenigsegg Agera R runs 250 mph at the Nürburgring [Video]

The Koenigsegg Agera R is filmed running an insane 250 mph at the Nürburgring Nordschleife at Gran Turismo’s Nurburgring supercar event, and it's not a video game.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 7 2012 - 10:14pm

Chrysler recalling nearly 2k 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass model over fire risk

A faulty fuel tank assembly could cause Patriot and Compass SUVs to catch fire in the event of a crash.

By Anthony Faccenda Apr 7 2012 - 8:19pm

Ford recalling over 140k Focus vehicles for windshield wiper defect

The recall marks the first reported safety issue for the best-selling 2012 Ford Focus.

By Denis Flierl Apr 7 2012 - 6:11pm

2014 VW Beetle Convertible coming early next year with a diesel option

What could make the hot-selling Volkswagen Beetle any better than it already is? Cut the top off and put an oil-burner in it.

An electric race car that breaks a world speed record on ice.

By Nicolas Zart Apr 7 2012 - 2:43pm

Nokian Tyres and the E-RA Break the Electric Car Ice Speed Record

Electric cars continue to break record, slowly proving their performance outshines gas engines and even manage to pit intense cold, ice and a speed record together.

350green gast charging station at Stanford Shopping Center

By David Herron Apr 6 2012 - 9:25pm

SF Bay Area getting 25 electric car fast charging stations via 350Green

Electric car charging infrastructure provider 350Green announced yesterday a network of 25 electric car fast charging stations, the first has been installed in the Stanford Shopping Center, and the rest to be installed around the Bay Area by Fall 2012.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2012 - 7:47pm

Chrysler Group sending 2 unique concepts to Beijing

The ink hasn’t dried on the press releases from the 2012 New York Auto Show as the general public begins to pour into the Javits Center in NYC but the automotive world has already looked forward – with the Chrysler Group announcing a pair of wild looking concepts based on production models headed for the 2012 Beijing Motor Show that opens later this month.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2012 - 7:06pm

US government freezes GM CEO Akerson’s pay for 2012

The United States Treasury Department announced today that the chief executive officers of several companies who received “bailout assistance” will have their pay for the 2012 year frozen at the 2011 levels – meaning that General Motors CEO Dan Akerson will not receive a raise this year.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2012 - 4:42pm

The Acura RLX Concept debuts at the NY Auto Show

Among the big debuts at the 2012 New York Auto Show was the Acura RLX Concept and while this new flagship luxury sedan from Honda might not have gotten the most attention from the media at the Big Apple show – American Honda expects the future production version of the Acura RLX to help Acura compete more with other full size luxury sedans in North America.

By Aaron Turpen Apr 6 2012 - 3:28pm

Cadillac turns to the Beach Boys for inspiration

In an attempt to remain at the forefront of driver safety technology, Cadillac will be introducing a new Beach Boys-inspired safety seat that vibrates to alert drivers to impending collisions.

S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY award announcement, World Car Awards 2012

By Aaron Turpen Apr 6 2012 - 3:02pm

Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY named 2012 World Green Car

The S 250 CDI beat out 22 other contenders for the win, giving Mercedes the second win in the history of the World Green Car award from Bridgestone after being selected by three experts representing three regions of the world.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 6 2012 - 2:17pm

Nissan opens eBay storefront in the UK

Nowadays it seems that all types of companies have eBay storefronts, no matter what they sell. Automakers are no exception to this trend, as Nissan recently launched an official eBay storefront in the United Kingdom (UK).

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Apr 6 2012 - 1:46pm

Nissan DeltaWing heading to Europe for further development and testing

Nissan's innovative race car project, the Nissan DeltaWing, is now headed to Europe for further testing for it's 24 Hours Le Mans debut later this year in June.

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