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 Adam Yamada-Hanff Mar 4 2012 - 6:22pm

Nissan Leaf gives new meaning to "BlueGrass Underground" (Video)

The Nissan Leaf is helping BlueGrass and BlueGrass legend Del McCoury go underground!

By Nicolas Zart Mar 4 2012 - 2:42pm

Hawaii Turns Into Even Better Place With Charging Stations

Better Place comes to the rescue of Hawaii with the assault of some of the highest gas price in the nation by installing recharging stations.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 3 2012 - 11:23pm

Over 17,000 2012 Volvo S60, S80, XC60, SC70 models recalled for wiring flaw

NHTSA documents report that this potential wiring flaw may contribute to malfunctioning front and side airbags.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Mar 3 2012 - 6:07pm

Porsche models not to be missed at the Geneva Motor Show

Porsche will be unveiling the new Porsche Boxter and Boxster S at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (March 6th-18).

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Mar 3 2012 - 5:14pm

Lexus LF-LC concept wins People's Prize at Chicago Auto Show

The Lexus LF-LC hybrid concept has just won the coveted People's Prize at the Chicago Auto Show, proving this is the hottest concept making the 2012 auto show rounds.

By Don Bain Mar 3 2012 - 3:07pm

How Ener1's emergence from bankruptcy ties into Obama's answer to gas price spikes

Lithium ion battery maker, Ener1 is emerging from its bankruptcy reorganization plan just as President Obama states alternative technologies are the answer to recurring gas prices spikes.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 3 2012 - 1:08pm

Tesla Model X - Designed with moms in mind

Tesla used female focus groups to engineer the Model X with features designed to appeal to women.

By Aaron Turpen Mar 3 2012 - 12:12pm

LC Super Hybrid to unveil at Geneva Motor Show with high tech fuel savings at low cost

Imagine a mid-sized hybrid sedan that gets 42mpg but costs less than the same car in a clean diesel configuration and with lower emissions than either its gasoline or diesel counterparts - that is what the LC Super Hybrid demonstrator is, and it is market-ready.

Lamborghini Aventador J, Autoforum Screenshot

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 3 2012 - 11:18am

Teaser and leaked photos reveal Lamborghini Unica ahead of Geneva (Video)

Although Lamborghini's official teaser tried to give consumers a heavily disguised sneak peak at the Unica, new leaked photos have let the cat entirely out of the bag.

2012 Alfa Romeo Carrozzeria Touring Disco Volante concept

By Aaron Turpen Mar 3 2012 - 11:03am

Get your funk on! Alfa Romeo gives early reveal of the Carrozzeria Touring Disco concept

Coach builder Carrozzeria designed this Touring Disco on its 1952 design of the same name while using the underpinnings of the current Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione to make for a sexy hatchback which will see limited production and go to select buyers, who're already lining up for this red beauty.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 2 2012 - 9:18pm

GM shuts down Chevy Volt production for five weeks, temporarily lays off 1,300

Just one day after GM reported positive Volt sales in February, the automaker is ceasing production for 5 weeks due to overall poor sales.

By David Herron Mar 2 2012 - 9:05pm

A123 Systems on roller coaster ride between Fisker, Tata and SAIC

Startup lithium battery manufacturer A123 Systems is in a rocky period, between troubles at Fisker Automotive, and new deals with Tata and SAIC, the largest automakers in India and China respectively.

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2012 - 5:06pm

Chrysler teases the 2013 Dodge Charger Sprint Cup car

The Dodge NASCAR effort took a big hit yesterday when Ford Motor Company announced a new contract with Penske Racing, but with the introduction of the shadowy teaser picture on the right – its evident that Dodge Motorsports isn’t giving up on the NASCAR Sprint Cup program as they will unveil the new 2013 Dodge Charger Sprint Cup car on March 11th.

By David Herron Mar 2 2012 - 4:23pm

Is the Corbin Sparrow about to be resurrected?

Mike Corbin is back with the Corbin Sparrow, his jelly-bean like electric motorcycle that looks like a car that escaped from Toon Town.

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2012 - 3:44pm

The 2013 Nissan Altima teased in new video

Among the major debuts at the New York International Auto Show in April will be the 2013 Nissan Altima and while the Japanese automaker has kept their cards close to their chest with the new midsized sedan, they have offered up a short video teasing the new Altima ahead of the New York debut.

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2012 - 2:41pm

Two new Gumpert Apollo models set to debut in Geneva

When the 2012 Geneva Motor Show opens next week, the world will be introduced to two new hypercars from German sports car building Gumpert – as the new Gumpert Apollo R and the Gumpert Apollo Enraged are unveiled to the world.

A uniquer Tron-like electric motorcycle you could auction off right now

By Nicolas Zart Mar 2 2012 - 2:31pm

Bet On Your Very Own Personalized Xenon Light Motor Bike Now

The Xenon Light Motor Bike is going for auction giving you a chance to get your very own personalized one.

A teaser of the new 2013 Ford Super Duty

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2012 - 1:31pm

Ford teases a new Super Duty for 2013

Ford Motor Company has announced that on Friday March 9th, they will introduce an all-new model in the Super Duty lineup on their company Ford Trucks Facebook page and along with that statement came the image shown on the right – offering us a very vague look at the new 2013 Super Duty.

By Patrick Rall Mar 2 2012 - 11:50am

With 105 MPGe rating, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric tops the industry

The official EPA ratings have just been announced for the 2012 Ford Focus Electric and with a combined mile per gallon equivalent of 105 MPGe the new Focus Electric is the most fuel efficient 5-passenger vehicle available in the United States – beating the Nissan Leaf by 6 MPGe.

The 2012 Chevy Sonic sold 3X more than the Aveo. Photo by Don Bain

By Don Bain Mar 2 2012 - 1:32am

Detroit's Big Three part of February's auto sales surge

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler participated in an overall 15.7 percent surge in auto sales last month, the highest level of automotive sales since February 2008, three months before the economy lost its way.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2012 - 10:00pm

Zero Dodge Vipers sold in February 2012

One sad fact that likely went unnoticed by most who read Chrysler’s February 2012 sales results was that there were zero Dodge Vipers sold last month – marking the first time in the last 10 years and possibly the first time since the Viper was introduced where there were absolutely none of the American supercars sold.

The #2 Dodge Charger driven by Brad Keselowski

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2012 - 6:43pm

Penske Racing announces move to Ford for NASCAR 2013

Just a few days after Penske Racing Dodge Chargers finished a disappointing 32nd and 34th in the 2012 Daytona 500, Ford Motor Company issued a statement proclaiming that Penske would be returning to Ford Motorsports for the 2013 season – both for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Chevy Volt and battery pack, courtesy UBM Electronics

By David Herron Mar 1 2012 - 6:20pm

Chevy Volt teardown reveals future battery pack upgrades and safety monitoring systems

UBM Electronics recently performed a teardown of a Chevy Volt to better understand the technology, and learned the battery management system makes it easy to adopt future battery technologies.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 1 2012 - 6:08pm

Just the Facts: New Chevy Volt ad campaign sets the record straight

Chevy's latest marketing campaign is part of a long line of advertisements designed to educate consumers about the Volt.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2012 - 4:56pm

Mustang sales nearly double in February 2012; beats Camaro, Challenger

February 2012 was a very good month for the Ford Mustang with sales almost doubling compared to the same month one year ago – allowing the Ford pony car to outsell the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger while claiming the title of top rear wheel drive performance car in the second month of the year.

It's a convertible, no it's an SUV, no it's a pickup truck, no it's everything

By Nicolas Zart Mar 1 2012 - 3:37pm

I Want A Convertible Pickup Truck SUV Please

It might sound strange but there are those who can’t decide between a pickup truck, an SUV, a convertible and want all three.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Mar 1 2012 - 3:16pm

Charlie Sheen stars in latest Fiat 500 Abarth commercial

Charlie Sheen, the somewhat controversial actor, will be back on TV appearing in the new Fiat 500 Abarth commercial.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2012 - 3:12pm

The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta microsite is simply awesome

Yesterday, the world was introduced to the fastest Ferrari ever with the online debut of the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and today, the Italian automaker has offered up the F12 microsite that is packed full of information and even an early configurator tool for the new supercar.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2012 - 2:13pm

Chevy Volt outsells Nissan Leaf better than 2-1 in February 2012

General Motors may not have gotten the start that they had hoped to in the 2012 battle of EVs between their Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf (with the all-electric Nissan edging the Volt in January) but in February 2012 the Chevy Volt battled back in a big way – outselling the Leaf by a margin of more than 2 to 1.

By Anthony Faccenda Mar 1 2012 - 2:03pm

Chrysler U.S. sales up 40 percent in February 2012

The 40 percent increase is Chrysler's largest gain since February 2008.

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