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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.

CNG Fueled Trucks by GM
GM offers pickups that can help end oil addiction
By John Goreham on
For those who are concerned about "foreign oil," and "oil Subsidies'" but in need of a heavy duty pickup, salvation has arrived
BYD wants to sell electric cars zero money down
BYD Wants To Sell EVs Zero Down Payment
By Nicolas Zart on
BYD is trying to get its electric vehicles out the door in order to increase its market share. But is zero payment down the way to go?
Jaguar recalls 2010-2012 XF models over dangerous fuel leak flaw
By Anthony Faccenda on
Recall documents indicate that affected vehicles may contain a cracked fuel tank flange, which may leak fuel.
The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green
2014 Ford Mustang order guide leaked – changes include new colors, no Boss
By Patrick Rall on
Back in August, we got our first chunk of information on the 2012 Ford Mustang courtesy of the enthusiasts at The Mustang Source and today, we have official documentation on what will be new for the 2014 Mustang courtesy of the company order guide.
2013 JP Edition Hyundai Veloster Turbo
JP Edition 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo goes green [video]
By Denis Flierl on
Hyundai has turned green and awarded its first SEMA President’s Choice award to the JP Edition 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo built by tuner and designer John Pangilinan.
Scion iQ recall
Toyota recalls 11,000 Scion iQ vehicles over air bag issue
By Anthony Faccenda on
The recall, which affects both 2012 and 2013 iQ microcars, was issued due to faulty sensor cables.
2013 Ford Ranger
Ford Ranger wins International Pick-Up Award 2013
By Aaron Turpen on
The new Ford Ranger has won the International Pick-Up Award 2013 in Dublin in a landslide win over the Isuzu D-Max and Volkswagen Amarok competition.
2013 Ford Mustang SEMA Build Powered by Women
A closer look at the Ford Mustangs in the company display at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
While we have already shown you the new Twin Turbo Cobra Jet and the Vaughn Gittin Jr RTR Stage 3 Mustang, there were five other heavily customized Ford Mustang models in the large indoor Ford company display at the 2012 SEMA Show that are well worth a closer look.
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model S Elected Car of the Year 2013
By Nicolas Zart on
It didn’t take long for the barely out the door Tesla Model S to get high accolades. Times have changed when an electric car gets the Car of the Year award from a major car magazine.
The Renaul-Caterham A110-50 is getting closer to production
The Renault Alpine A110-50 Promises To Shake Things Up
By Nicolas Zart on
The Renault Alpine A110-50 looks great on paper but will it rekindle the original success and passion of the A110? In the meantime the Renault-Caterham duo thinks so.
2013 Honda Accord Coupe HFP
2013 Honda Accord Coupe HFP debuts at SEMA, coming to dealers next spring
By Patrick Rall on
Among the collection of modified Honda and Acura products at the 2012 SEMA Show was the 2013 Honda Accord HFP Coupe (Honda Factory Performance) – a special performance package that will be available in limited numbers at American Honda dealerships starting next spring.
The Suzuki Kizashi
Suzuki drops U.S. market
By Aaron Turpen on
Suzuki has finally called it quits and will be pulling out of the U.S. auto market as sales continue to flag and decades of trying to gain a foothold prove wasted.
The 2012 Shelby 1000 Mustang in Forza Horizon
November Forza Horizon DLC Car Pack pays tribute to Carroll Shelby
By Patrick Rall on
While there was technically an October Car Pack that came with the VIP program for the new racing simulator Forza Horizon, November brings us the first true downloadable content car pack for the new open world racing game – introducing six new cars.
Bucky Lasek's Subaru PUMA RallyCross WRX STI
Top skateboarder Bucky Lasek flies high in Global RallyCross
By Denis Flierl on
Rookie Global RallyCross driver Bucky Lasek has jumped from being one of the world’s top skateboaders to driving a WRX STI for the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team.
The RTR Stage 3 Mustang
Ford Mustang named Hottest Car, F Series named Hottest Truck at SEMA 2012
By Patrick Rall on
The Scion FR-S was clearly one of the most popular models at the 2012 SEMA Show, with the SEMA organizers naming it the Hottest Sport Compact of the event but with more examples throughout the show than any other models – the Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car and the Ford F Series was named Hottest Truck.
The Scion FR-S
TRD rumored to be building a supercharger for the Scion FR-S
By Patrick Rall on
Rumors around the automotive water cooler suggest that Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is currently developing a supercharger package for the Toyota GT86 and the Scion FR-S that would be offered via their aftermarket performance parts division – a modification which would go a long way in helping the sporty rear drive Scion keep pace with the other rear wheel drive sports cars in the US market.
The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Ford Mustang bests Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in October 2012 sales
By Patrick Rall on
Just when it looked like the Chevrolet Camaro would cruise to the end of the year to win the sales title among the American muscle cars for 2012, the Ford Mustang battled back in October 2012 to lead the segment and close the gap a bit between the Ford and Chevy muscle cars.
an eVgo Freedom Station
How do changes in electric car fast charging affect the NRG/eVgo settlement with California?
By David Herron on
When the NRG settlement with California was announced last Spring, CHADEMO was the only fast charging standard on the market, but did the rapidly changing market for electric car fast charging throw a monkey wrench into that agreement?
The Chevrolet Volt
The Chevrolet Volt posts best month ever in October 2012, continues to rout Nissan Leaf
By Patrick Rall on
The Nissan Leaf posted its best month of the year and one of the best of its existence in the US through October 2012 but the electric Chevy Volt answered with its best month ever – helping the Volt to widen its already massive lead in annual sales over the Nissan EV.
an eVgo Freedom Station
NRG/eVgo free to expand into California following FERC's rejection of ECOtality's intervention
By David Herron on
In March, California and NRG agreed to settle a decade-old lawsuit by having NRG build a large electric car charging network in California, and while ECOtality raised objections attempting to stop the deal, those objections have met with rejection, allowing eVgo to begin its expansion into California.
Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota RAV4 EV Has Compatibility Issues
By Nicolas Zart on
The Toyota RAV4 EV is an amazing electric SUV but it has been frustrating a few users. So what is the compatibility problem we are hearing about?
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids break another record months in October
October Best Months for Electric Car Sales
By Nicolas Zart on
The month of October has surprised a few as the best month ever for sales of electric and plug-in hybrid cars. What does this mean for the future of alternative energy cars, especially after this election?
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Blacktop
2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Blacktop packs sinister look, improved performance
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has announced that for the 2013 model year, the Dodge Challenger R/T will be available with the optional Blacktop package that provides a dark, sinister look and while the Blacktop edition is available for other Dodge brand models, the Challenger R/T Blacktop is far more than just an appearance package.
Audi Concept Design Studio
Audi design is moving in a new direction
By Denis Flierl on
Audi has a new design strategy that will take the German automaker in a new direction with greater differentiation between model series.
Guy Fieri Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition
Guy Fieri's Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition debuts at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
Food Network star of the show Diners’ Drive-Ins and Dives is a hardcore Chevy fan with a history of owning Bowtie clad performance models but at the 2012 SEMA Show, Fieri and Chevrolet Performance introduced the Guy Fieri Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition – an open aired sports car with the power of the Corvette Z06.
2012 Fisker Karma sedan
Fisker determines cause of Karma fires following Hurricane Sandy flooding
By David Herron on
Last week 16 Fisker Karma's caught fire and burned after being submerged under Hurricane Sandy flood waters while waiting in an automobile processing yard in Newark NJ, and the main battery pack was ruled out as the cause of the fire.
The Chevrolet Malibu Performance Concept
The Chevrolet Malibu Performance Concept shows "what could be" at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
While the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is in a segment of sedans that is often forgotten at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the 2012 show brought about the Malibu Performance Concept – showing how incredibly sporty this midsized sedan could be with a few aesthetic changes and some Chevrolet Performance accessories.
2012 Tesla Model S
Tesla's Q3 had steep losses, predicts rapid revenue gains for Q4 and beyond
By David Herron on
While Tesla Motors is revolutionizing the automobile, the company itself is transforming a from visionary role to that of a mass production automobile manufacturer.
The 2013 Ram 1500 Little Red Express
The Ram 1500 Little Red Express packs turbo Hemi power at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
Among the many vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show was the bright red 2013 Ram 1500 regular cab short bed model that sported the vintage “Little Red Express” name and design scheme complete with exhaust stacks but unlike the 1978 red-and-gold sport pickup – the truck at the 2012 SEMA Show packed a turbocharged 5.7L Hemi engine.
Chevy Corvette
Consumer Reports attacks American muscle in new sports car reliability survey
By Anthony Faccenda on
According to Consumer Reports, American muscle cars are having an "off year" when it comes to reliability.
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