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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.

Leviton selected by Honda to provide charging stations for Honda Fit EV

By David Herron on April 26, 2012 - 4:10PM

As Honda Fit EV returns to manufacturing electric cars, the company selects electric equipment company Leviton as the preferred supplier for electric vehicle charging stations not only for the Fit EV, but for the Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan due in 2014.

UK automotive testing facility is the most advanced in the World [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 26, 2012 - 3:35PM

A new automotive testing track in United Kingdom (UK) called InnovITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) Advance might be the most advanced automotive testing center in the world currently and could usher in a new wave of advanced technology in future cars.

The new Ferrari F70 V12 KERS hybrid engine

Official: Ferrari Enzo replacement to be first hybrid model

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2012 - 2:49PM

Earlier this week we brought you the video loosely detailing the new Ferrari V12 hybrid drivetrain believed to be destined for the replacement for the range-topping Enzo and it now appears to be official that when the folks from Maranello unleash the evolutionary model of the Enzo (currently believed to be called the F70) it will indeed be the Italian supercar builders first hybrid model.

Sex in cars angers residents in posh NYC neighborhood

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2012 - 1:19PM

Residents in Manhattan want a parking ban put into effect because of sex in cars near a trendy nightclub.

Chrysler Group profits quadruple in 2012 Q1 with $16.4 billion in revenue

By Patrick Rall on April 26, 2012 - 11:01AM

The Chrysler Group announced their financial results from the first quarter of 2012 and the results were good – very good – with the automaker showing a profit more than four times higher than Q1 of 2011 and causing the company to forecast a total profit for 2012 of $1.2 billion.

Steven Tyler to be entertained with new Hennessey Venom GT Spyder

By Denis Flierl on April 26, 2012 - 10:03AM

Steven Tyler put in his order with Hennessey for them to build him a custom Venom GT Spyder.

Chevy Cruze: The car most feared by zombies [video]

By Anthony Faccenda on April 26, 2012 - 9:04AM

New ad showcases why the undead hate the Chevy Cruze.

Cadillac to wow customers with total customer experience

By John Goreham on April 26, 2012 - 8:23AM

Cadillac is studying customer expectations and implementing the findings to create an overall experience its customers will love

Top five must-see cars at Auto China 2012

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2012 - 5:12PM

This week, one of the world's most important auto shows opens to the public in Beijing, and below is a selection of must-see cars at the show.

Alarming link between commute time and poor mental/physical health

By Anthony Faccenda on April 25, 2012 - 4:53PM

A group of students/researchers at College@Home have conducted a study to find out how your average daily commute may be affecting your physical and mental well-being.

Automotive, oil and gas industries reinvigorate steel production in Ohio

By Don Bain on April 25, 2012 - 4:23PM

One more sign of a rebounding economy is illuminated as steel plants open only four days during May of 2009, are now expanding their facilities to keep up with a robust demand from automotive, oil and gas industries.

100 Cars for Good finalists announced - is your favorite charity on the list?

By Aaron Turpen on April 25, 2012 - 4:18PM

Toyota has announced the finalists for this year's 100 Cars for Good program. Voting will soon commence as 500 finalists vie to be one of the winners chosen each day for a hundred days.

NHTSA to hold meeting on the safety of lithium-ion batteries

By Anthony Faccenda on April 25, 2012 - 3:10PM

The meeting, which is set for May 18, will discuss the status and safety of Li-ion batteries in vehicles.

First 2013 SRT Viper prototype hits Detroit streets

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2012 - 2:40PM

The very first prototype version of the 2013 SRT Viper was seen prowling the streets of Detroit on Monday with Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of the SRT Brand, behind the wheel.

The 2013 SRT Viper set to return to racing May 12th (Updated)

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2012 - 2:39PM

When the 2013 SRT Viper was introduced in New York earlier this month, SRT President Ralph Gilles also introduced the world to the new Viper GTS-R that would help bring the Viper back into the factory-based racing world and it’s now official that the Viper’s glorious return to racing will take place on May 12th when the American LeMans Series takes to Laguna Seca Raceway.

Financing EV racing pushes the technology forward

Financing Electric Car Racing Is Pushing EVs To The Public

By Nicolas Zart on April 25, 2012 - 1:20PM

Enzo Ferrari was right, race on Sunday, sell on Monday. And nothing could be more true to make the case for the relevance of the electric drive as it advances onto our every day cars.

Nissan recalls 26k 2012 Titan and Armada models due to faulty labels

By Anthony Faccenda on April 25, 2012 - 12:20PM

Affected vehicles contain improper 567 certification labels, which are supposed to contain rim size information.

Ferrari brings passion and excitement to Stanford & Silicon Valley

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 25, 2012 - 11:58AM

Ferrari, long known to be innovative in the automotive world, decided to pay a visit to Silicon Valley and Stanford University, a hotbed of tech innovation, to show tech companies and students what they are about. Using passion to build amazing super cars!

Forza 4 May car pack vehicles announced

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2012 - 10:55AM

Late last night the folks behind the scenes of Forza Motorsport 4 announced the contents of the May TopGear car pack – adding 10 new vehicles to the incredible driving simulator including vehicles like the 2012 Chrysler 300C SRT8, the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, the 1977 AMC Pacer X, the 2012 Hennessey Venom GT and more.

Rare Lamborghini Reventón going up for sale in London at the Motorexpo

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 25, 2012 - 10:00AM

Gearheads with fat wallets will have an opportunity to own one of the world’s rarest supercars on the planet this summer, when the ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Reventón will be up for sale at the (also) exclusive H&H Auctions set to be held at the famous Motorexpo.

Honda offers pinners a $500 pintermission from Pinterest

By John Goreham on April 25, 2012 - 9:44AM

Honda has launched a new promotional campaign with Pinterest targeting fashionable women and offers users $500 to stop using the site for a day

Full details announced for the 2013 Scion FR-S

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2012 - 8:25AM

Scion today announced full details for its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive high-performance coupe that will go on sale in June.

Chevy shows updated and mature EN-V 2.0 concept at Auto China 2012 Auto Show

By John Goreham on April 25, 2012 - 8:19AM

Chevrolet is promoting its electrification (EN-V 2.0 concept) and networking progress in China by bringing attention to its mobility concept.

Protean In-Wheel Drives team up with BRABUS Hybrid

BRABUS Hybrid with Protean in-wheel motors storms SAE World Congress

By Frank Sherosky on April 24, 2012 - 10:32PM

Protean Electric, the global leader in electric in-wheel motors, unveiled its award-winning Protean Drive™ system in a BRABUS Hybrid at the SAE 2012 World Congress April 24-26 at Cobo Center.

US files first criminal charges against BP engineer in oil spill investigation

By Don Bain on April 24, 2012 - 10:25PM

Former BP engineer Kurt Mix, was indicted for two counts of obstruction of justice in an official complaint unsealed today in New Orleans.

Subaru working on a faster version of the BRZ

By Denis Flierl on April 24, 2012 - 8:16PM

Sports car fans would love to see turbocharged models of the Subaru BRZ and the Scion FR-S, and the Japanese automakers may be working on faster versions for their customers.

Bridgestone releases shocking findings regarding Young Drivers

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 24, 2012 - 7:25PM

Bridgestone today released shocking findings regarding young drivers, which shows that they are aware of distracted driving, but they themselves still engage in distracted driving.

The beginning of production for the 2013 Acura ILX

Production of the 2013 Acura ILX begins in Indiana

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2012 - 6:21PM

Yesterday, Honda Manufacturing of Indiana celebrated the start of production for the new 2013 Acura ILX – a sporty new compact luxury sedan that shares a platform with the Honda Civic and should help the Acura brand reach new customers thanks to a lower price point compared to the other current Acura models.

Mark Atkeson, Senior Vice President, CODA China operations; Phil Murtaugh, CEO,

Coda announces deal for affordable electric cars with Great Wall Motors

By David Herron on April 24, 2012 - 5:30PM

Electric car maker Coda Automotive's second act is well underway with a new partnership deal, with Great Wall Motors of China, to jointly develop an electric car for worldwide distribution, targeting an MSRP closer to that of equivalent gasoline cars.

The license plate on a 2012 Fiat 500c. Photo by Don Bain

Today marks the 111th anniversary of the American license plate

By Don Bain on April 24, 2012 - 5:02PM

On the 24th of April in 1901, New York issued the first license plate at a time when only 15,000 primitive vehicles existed on the North American continent, leaving over a quarter of a billion parking spaces still available to the lucky traveler.

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