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 Mar 28 2012 - 2:28am

Romanian designers want a detachable engine

Three automotive designers aren't interested in carrying around a lot of dead weight, so they have proposed and designed a car with a detachable engine. Believe it or not, this is actually a good idea.

By John Goreham Mar 27 2012 - 8:49pm

GM's adaptation of Legos could help protect your car from problems

General Motors and WellStar Health System have jointly developed a novel approach using Legos to tackle serious problems

Ford Transit commercial van gets diesel option

By Keith Griffin Mar 27 2012 - 5:09pm

Ford Makes Unexpected Diesel Choice

Ford has made the unexpected announcement that the new Ford Transit cargo is going European as in it will actually have a diesel option – but you're going to have to wait. No Transit cargo van is going to be available until 2013.

By John Goreham Mar 27 2012 - 4:36pm

GM has a plan to charge up Chevy Volt sales in China

GM looks to local Chinese automotive research center to help get the Chevy Volt established in China

The 2013 Lexus GS 350-F. Photo courtesy of Lexus USA.

By Don Bain Mar 27 2012 - 4:11pm

Lexus gives guidance to the world through the windshield

The remarkably redesigned 2013 Lexus GS can now give you turn-by-turn navigation data with a heads up display projecting guidance information right before your eyes through the windshield.

By Keith Griffin Mar 27 2012 - 3:33pm

Toyota Goes Against Tradition - Will Unveil Stunning Sedan

Toyota announced plans today to unveil a stunning new sedan at the New York Auto Show. The debut comes April 5 at 10:30, which is the second day of the media previews.

2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE features road-racing inspired performance package

By Frank Sherosky Mar 27 2012 - 2:05pm

2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package screams road-racing inspired performance

The road-racing inspired Camaro 1LE performance package returns for 2013 with unique gearing, suspension tuning, and tires; not to mention 426 horsepower.

By John Goreham Mar 27 2012 - 12:33pm

Toyota and BMW drivers may see better mileage and power from new battery pact

BMW announced today it will collaborate with Toyota to develop the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for use in hybrid vehicles

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Mar 27 2012 - 11:26am

Opel Ampera dominates Monte Carlo Rally [Video]

The Chevy Volt's European cousin, the Opel Ampera, won the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally in the electric cars and alternative propulsion category over the weekend. This is the first-time the Opel Ampera has competed in the Monte Carlo and won.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Mar 27 2012 - 9:45am

Stirling Moss to drive famous Jaguar C-type at Donington Historic Festival

Sir Stirling Moss, a driving legend, will be at the at the Donington Historic Festival on Sunday May 6th, 2012. He will not just be a spectator though, as he will be driving the Jaguar C-type he drove to victory in the 1952 Reims Grand Prix.

By Denis Flierl Mar 27 2012 - 7:51am

Ford has begun production of its most fuel efficient car ever, 86 mpg

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, its most fuel-efficient, greenest car ever.

By Don Bain Mar 27 2012 - 3:30am

DOE bankrolls lightweight automotive material development

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the two-year plan to provide $14.2 million in funding to develop and expedite the creation of high-strength, advanced, lightweight carbon fiber reinforced polymers, futuristic steel and other lightweight automotive materials to reduce the mass of cars, thus increasing efficiency without sacrificing structural integrity.

By Denis Flierl Mar 26 2012 - 10:24pm

Jeep enters rarified air with 'Altitude' Limited Edition Grand Cherokee, Compass, Patriot Models

Following an overwhelming response to the stealthy looking Jeep Grand Cherokee concept at the 2012 Houston Auto Show, Jeep has introduced a new limited-edition line called ‘Altitude.’

By David Herron Mar 26 2012 - 9:40pm

A123 Systems to spend $55 million replacing defective battery packs

A123 Systems announced today company engineers had found a manufacturing flaw requiring the company replace, costing the company $55 million, a large number of nanophosphate lithium ion battery packs manufactured by the company for five electric vehicle manufacturers.

BMW 5 series subject to recall for possible fires.

By Keith Griffin Mar 26 2012 - 9:01pm

Staggering Recall of 1.3 million BMWs Worldwide

BMW has announced a major recall of 1.3 million of its previous generation 5 and 6 series models for what is potentially a serious problem: an incorrectly mounted battery cable. Recalls because of potential fires has become a major problem for BMW in the last six months.

The 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline. Photo courtesy of Chrysler Auto Group

By Don Bain Mar 26 2012 - 5:47pm

New 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline rocks out 27-mpg with 305 horsepower

In a striking combination of devilish good looks and angelic efficiency, the 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline delivers 305 horsepower from its 3.6-liter aluminum Pentastar V-6 while still getting 27-mpg on the open road.

By John Goreham Mar 26 2012 - 5:23pm

Will the 2013 Audi A8 hybrid deliver what customers want

The 2013 Audi A8 hybrid goes farther than rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW in delivering fuel savings with a new hybrid offering.

By Don Bain Mar 26 2012 - 3:45pm

Among teen drivers, girls twice as likely to text while driving

Teenage girls are two times as likely to text while driving as their male peers, according to a new hidden camera study of teen behavior, released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

By Frank Sherosky Mar 26 2012 - 2:23pm

Nelson Hoyos to lead TeamSteamUSA for the land speed record at Bonneville

Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW) developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has signed two-time NHRA PRO-FWD Champion and Bonneville veteran, Nelson Hoyos, to lead the company's effort to claim the land speed record (LSR) for steam powered vehicles.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Mar 26 2012 - 12:19pm

Castroneves wins Honda Grand Prix in St. Petersburg

Helio Castroneves won the 2012 Honda Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, FL yesterday. Marking the start of the IndyCar season and possibly a good race season for Castroneves.

By Nicolas Zart Mar 26 2012 - 11:01am

High Gas Prices Spark Interest In Electric Cars

To the question of whether high gas prices, currently at $4.50 a gallon, would rekindle interest in electrics, the answer is an easy 'yes.' There is more than meets the eye, however.

By John Goreham Mar 26 2012 - 8:58am

US roadways safer, but do cell-phone bans help

A new analysis by IIHS shows record low deaths on US roadways despite ineffectual laws such as banning hand-held cell phones

By Denis Flierl Mar 26 2012 - 8:37am

Dodge Dart enters Global RallyCross with Travis Pastrana behind the wheel

Travis Pastrana, a four-time Rally America champion is an accomplished driver and brings multiple supercross and motorcross championships as he teams up with Dodge to compete in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship Series starting in May.

By Aaron Turpen Mar 26 2012 - 1:54am

The Zoleco aerodynamic car gets 91mpg without electrification

Built in a home shop by an enthusiast, the aero car gets 91 miles per gallon without being a hybrid, using only gasoline and extremely well-engineered shaping for this awesome home project gone extreme.

By Aaron Turpen Mar 25 2012 - 10:17pm

Volvo's Mean Green hybrid big rig to attempt another record smash

With 16 liters of engine and 149 kilowatts of motor putting out a total of 2,000 horsepower, the Mean Green has already made a huge skid line on the heavy truck drag racing field. Now Boije Overbrink, its driver, wants to shatter the record.. again.

ROBOT CROSSING AHEAD. Graphic © 2012 Don Bain

By Don Bain Mar 25 2012 - 9:56pm

Let the autonomous car drop you off and find a place to park itself

Autonomous, self-driving or robotic cars are rapidly heading towards us in the fast lane, possibly arriving long before anyone thought possible.

By Nicolas Zart Mar 25 2012 - 1:17pm

EH Line's King Of The Hill Street Racer

EH Line set out to introduce its top of the line eBike Street Racer calling it the "Ferrari" of electric bike.

By Denis Flierl Mar 25 2012 - 10:35am

Severn Valley Motorsport creates a monster Nissan GT-R

Severn Valley Motorsport has taken a stock Nissan GT-R and turned it into the "HULK" which pumps out a mind-numbing 1250 horsepower. Watch the video as they take it up to 218 mph.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 24 2012 - 10:21pm

AutoNation promo sells new cars on eBay at half price

AutoNation's new promotion features 29 vehicles for sale at 50 percent off the MSRP.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 24 2012 - 7:41pm

Eric Clapton's custom $3 million Ferrari caught on tape (video)

Clapton's customized Ferrari boasts a V-12 engine and a modified 458 Italia body.

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