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 Hawke Fracassa Dec 18 2011 - 6:47pm

Toyota Camry is most searched car ever in 13 years on leasing site

(TorqueNews) The Toyota Camry, newly redesigned for 2012, is the most searched for vehicle of all time on LeaseTrader.com since 1998, excluding luxury and premium cars, the Web site said.

Rob Dyrdek flips a 2012 Chevy Sonic for MTV fans

By Frank Sherosky Dec 18 2011 - 6:37pm

MTV reality star, Rob Dyrdek, performs flip stunt in 2012 Chevy Sonic

MTV-reality and action sports-star Rob Dyrdek successfully performed a kick flip in the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic on Saturday. Watch the video!

By David Herron Dec 18 2011 - 4:04pm

ZAP Jonway promises long awaited Alias will be produced this year

First announced in 2008, the sleek sports-car-like ZAP Alias will go into limited production in late 2012.

Installation diagram for the plug-in GE WattStation

By David Herron Dec 17 2011 - 9:26pm

GE Wattstation electric car charging station now on Amazon for possible DIY fun

Installing the GE WattStation electric car charging station is relatively easy, and a possible do-it-yourself project.

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 17 2011 - 2:12pm

California wants you to kick the 3,000-mile oil change habit

California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) launches its "Check Your Number" campaign to reduce impact of oil changes on the environment

2012 Hyundai Elantra fastest selling car on the market

By Keith Griffin Dec 16 2011 - 5:03pm

Ten Fastest Selling Cars List Topped by 2011 Hyundai Elantra

One of the best metrics for determining a car's popularity is how long it sits on a dealer's lot and based on that statistic, the 2011 Hyundai Elantra is the fastest selling car on the U.S. market.

This cart evokes the look of Euro coupes.

By Don Bain Dec 16 2011 - 4:46pm

Near Palm Springs, EVs are close to kings

Why are automakers and consumers so concerned with the acceptance of Electric Vehicles, when much of America has been driving EVs in the form of golf carts for decades? In the town of Palm Desert, 11 miles east of Palm Springs, it’s legal to drive them on many city streets with just a $550 street legal upgrade and a $10 city license.

A car crash on Jagtvej in Copenhagen, Denmark.

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 16 2011 - 4:29pm

Spotted: people reading novels, doing nails, while driving

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) campaign against distracted driving seeks sightings for forum

Pike Research white paper makes 10 predictions for EVs for 2012

By Frank Sherosky Dec 16 2011 - 2:30pm

Pike Research issues 10 electric vehicle predictions for 2012

Pike Research has prepared a white paper that makes ten predictions about the continuing evolution of the market in 2012 and beyond.

By Patrick Rall Dec 16 2011 - 11:44am

Ford recalls 2011 F150, 2012 Super Duty for rollaway risk

The folks at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select 2011 and 2012 model year Ford F Series pickups over a concern that the brake shift interlock switch may not be functioning – meaning that the truck can be shifted out of park without depressing the brake pedal thus increasing the chances of a rollaway accident.

Stephen Cannon named president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA

By Keith Griffin Dec 16 2011 - 11:06am

Cannon Replaces Ousted Lieb as President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA has announced the appointment of Stephen Cannon, 50, to be the new president and CEO. He replaces Ernst Lieb who was ousted from the top role because of financial irregularities around personal expenses improperly paid for by the company.

The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 at SEMA 2011

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2011 - 7:57pm

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Roadster headed to Geneva

The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is one of the greatest full production models of all time from the storied sports car builder and in the great tradition of Lamborghini supercars; rumors suggest that the company will unveil a roadster version of the Aventador LP700-4 at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Daily chart for Ford stock dated 12-15-2011. Note the wedge price pattern

By Frank Sherosky Dec 15 2011 - 7:25pm

Ford stock setting up a potential, technical breakout with converging wedge pattern

It does not come up all the time or on every stock, but when a converging wedge pattern appears on a stock chart, astute traders take notice; and such is the case with the stock for Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F).

This Hyundai XG300 might sell for as little as $5 in Maryland

By Don Bain Dec 15 2011 - 7:22pm

Used cars selling in Maryland for as little as $5

You’ve heard the soaring sales reports of the major manufacturers – new cars are selling at near their record-setting 2007 levels. A Toyota and Hyundai dealer in Lexington Park MD is holding a one day sale to clear the overabundance of used trade-ins from the lot, marking down prices until some may sell for as little as $5.

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2011 - 7:17pm

Fisker raises the price of the Karma sedan – again

Lots of people (including me) love the Fisker Karma and with a 403 horsepower hybrid drivetrain in a premium luxury sedan it is hard not to love but for those who love it enough to buy one – its going to be a little more expensive than it was the last time you checked.

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2011 - 6:17pm

Honda EV-STER bound for production

Honda introduced the new EV-STER electric sport compact roadster concept at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show recently and reports indicate that the funky electric sports car could see production within the 2012 calendar year.

2012 Honda CR-V has similar prices and better fuel economy than 2011 model

By Keith Griffin Dec 15 2011 - 5:25pm

2012 Honda CR-V Price, Fuel Economy Numbers To Upset Some

Here's news bound to upset owners of the 2011 Honda CR-V: the 2012 Honda CR-V, which went on sale today, debuts with a price of $22,295. That is the same as the outgoing model while adding content and having better fuel economy numbers.

2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 15 2011 - 4:20pm

Chrysler’s SRT vehicles on Speed Channel’s Test Drive this Sunday

Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicles to star on this Sunday’s Test Drive

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2011 - 4:20pm

GM announces 270 horsepower turbo 4-cylinder for Cadillac ATS

We have seen teaser pictures and videos of the camouflaged 2013 Cadillac ATS but thanks to a new General Motors announcement, we know that there will be three engine options for the new compact sports sedan including a new turbocharged 2.0 4-cylinder packing 270 horsepower and 260lb-ft of torque.

Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila in their Ford Fiesta RS WRC at 2011 Wales

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 15 2011 - 2:57pm

Ford of Europe extends FIA World Rally participation by two years

Ford and its long-term partner M-Sport will be racing the Fiesta RS World Rally Car in the 2012 and 2013 seasons

The Hyundai Genesis Drift Coupe in action

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2011 - 2:18pm

Rhys Millen drifts up the old Hyundai American HQ in the Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Motors recently underwent the process of demolishing their North American headquarters in Fountain Valley, California but while the building was being prepared for demolition – someone broke into the grounds and “stole” the Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe drift car and amazingly they caught it all on film.

2012 BMW X3 finalist for North American Truck of the Year

By Keith Griffin Dec 15 2011 - 2:00pm

2012 North American Car and Truck Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year have been announced with a true focus on small. The car finalists are the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat while the truck finalists are the BMW X3, the Honda CR-V and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

A teaser of the inner door panel of the 2013 Dodge Dart

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2011 - 1:42pm

Two new interior teasers of the 2013 Dodge Dart appear online

When the Chrysler Group unveiled the first interior teasers of the 2013 Dodge Dart, the focus was on the high tech center stack and gauge cluster but on the 2013 Dart teaser site, Dodge has quietly added two new images showing the door panel and what looks to be a seating surface of the new C segment sedan.

By Don Bain Dec 15 2011 - 1:12pm

Volvo announces pricing of the 2012 C70 Inscription

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) has just announced the 2012 C70 Inscription package, on sale only during the first quarter of next year, will retail for $3,900. The C70 Inscription is an upgraded version of Volvo's C70 retractable hardtop with added power and torque, plus unique interior and exterior details.

The first teaser of the 2013 Buick Encore

By Patrick Rall Dec 15 2011 - 10:53am

General Motors teases the new 2013 Buick Encore CUV

Teasing new models through social media venues is all the rage this year and General Motors got in on the “striptease” act yesterday when they posted a close up picture of the new 2013 Buick Encore CUV on the official Buick Facebook page – promising to offer more pictures as they near the 2012 Detroit Auto Show debut of the new Buick crossover.

By Don Bain Dec 15 2011 - 9:20am

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL: Made almost entirely from aluminum (VIDEO)

The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL, continuing a tradition beginning a daunting 60 years ago will emerge from the cocoon, in which it has been re-imagined, next spring and with a twist, releases video.

The Lexus CT 200h was 1 of 15 hybrids name IIHS Top Safety Picks.

By Don Bain Dec 15 2011 - 3:11am

IIHS announces Top Safety Picks for 2012

Vehicles of nearly every size were chosen by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICKS for 2012. From the miniscule to the gargantuan, consumers have more choices than ever before among the safest vehicles on the road today.

General Motors builds Buicks in Shanghai

By Frank Sherosky Dec 14 2011 - 9:51pm

China retaliates, taxing US-made car imports

Trade friction may be the political rhetoric of choice, but traders worldwide know China’s retaliation is also a major shot over the U.S. economic bow; and, this time, the US auto industry is affected.

Ford F-150 winner of 2012 MT Truck of Year will be at 2012 NAIAS in Detroit

By Frank Sherosky Dec 14 2011 - 8:06pm

In time for 2012 NAIAS, the Motor Trend 2012 Truck of the Year: Ford F-150

Always preceding the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, nobody at TorqueNews seems surprised the 2012 Ford F-150 has been awarded the prestigious Motor Trend Truck of the Year® award.

By David Herron Dec 14 2011 - 7:49pm

Ford showcasing 100 MPGe Ford Focus Electric and other clean vehicle technology

Ford is offering the power of choice to fuel-efficiency-minded customers, including vehicles with EcoBoost engines, the 2012 C-MAX hybrids and the 2012 Ford Focus Electric which will be the first production electric vehicle to achieve greater than 100 miles/gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel efficiency.

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