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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.

Introducing the new 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2012 - 1:45PM

Porsche AG announced today that when the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (aka Auto China) opens later this month, they will unveil their newest high performance SUV in the form of the 2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS.

DOE pushing wireless charging technology

Unshackle The Cord To Install A Charging Network For Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on April 10, 2012 - 1:33PM

The answer to the chicken or the egg dilemma when it comes to what should happen first, building electric cars or setting up the recharging electric infrastructure is obviously to have both at the same time.

By David Herron on April 10, 2012 - 11:04AM

Venice based MPG Rental has offered hybrid car rentals for years, and has just added the ultra-popular Toyota Prius C to the company's fleet of hybrid and fuel efficient rental cars.

NHTSA ends Ford E Series HVAC investigation, no recall ordered

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2012 - 11:02AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced yesterday that they were ending a 27 month investigation into the Ford E Series full size vans over a concern that the HVAC switches were overheating and, in some cases catching fire but after more than two years of work – the feds have those this investigation without requiring a recall on those affected vehicles.

2013 Chevy Malibu Eco (don't call it a hybrid) saves customers big money on fuel

By John Goreham on April 10, 2012 - 8:46AM

With multiple fuel saving technologies the new Chevy Malibu Eco has outstanding fuel economy which translates to real world money savings for its owners, but it is not called a hybrid by GM

Shelby GT500 is staying in the next generation Mustang lineup coming in 2014

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2012 - 7:39AM

Muscle car fans can rejoice, the Shelby GT500 will continue to be produced into the next generation Mustang coming in 2014.

Las Vegas bus service can fix your hangover in 45 minutes

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2012 - 12:18AM

The last thing that most drinkers can imagine will fix their hangover the morning after a great night out in Las Vegas is a 45 minute ride on a tour bus but thanks to the new service Hangover Heaven – even the most head-pounding, vomit inducing hangovers are just 45 minutes away from being nothing but a foul tasting memory.

Audi e-Tron interacting with Pedestrians

Audi designing the "e-tron sound" for upcoming electric supercar

By David Herron on April 9, 2012 - 9:56PM

Audi's upcoming electric supercar, the Audi R8 e-tron, promises to not only be an exciting electric car, it will have a unique sound thanks to an engineering effort to craft an artificial sound signature that supposedly says "Audi".

The first 2013 SRT Viper to be auctioned for pediatric cancer

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 9:38PM

Over the past week the Chrysler Group has bombarded the world with news on their latest chapter of supercar awesomeness in the form of the 2013 SRT Viper and when the very first production Viper rolls off of the assembly line – it will head off to the auction block of Barrett Jackson in Orange Country California with the proceeds going to support pediatric cancer patients.

The 2013 Dodge Dart interior with the new charging pad.

2013 Dodge Dart gets industry first in-car wireless charging pad [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2012 - 9:18PM

Chrysler is bringing an industry first wireless charging technology to their cars and it will make its debut in the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart.

Introducing the 2013 Roush Mustangs, the most powerful lineup ever

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 7:38PM

The folks at Roush have been turning out high performance Ford Mustangs since the mid 1990s and after introducing the new Roush lineup based on the 2013 Ford Mustang GT – Jack Roush’s road-going performance division has unleashed their most powerful lineup ever.

Both Ford brands show growth in March 2012

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 6:48PM

March 2012 wasn’t a great month for the Ford Motor Company but with positive – albeit small – sales growths by both the Ford and Lincoln brands when compared to March 2011, Ford was able to pull within roughly 7,600 units of becoming the top selling automaker in the US market.

EV Week Is Here

By Nicolas Zart on April 9, 2012 - 6:26PM

The official electric car, EV Week has started. See what companies are working on globally and what the future has in store for you.

GM grows in March 2012 sales but Cadillac, Buick struggle

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 6:24PM

For the folks at General Motors, sales were pretty strong in March 2012 with an increase of 11.8% but with Cadillac and Buick both showing significant year over year declines in growth – things aren’t going as smoothly as CEO Dan Akerson would prefer as the first quarter of 2012 comes to an end.

2012 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles recalled for wheel separation

By Anthony Faccenda on April 9, 2012 - 5:28PM

Faulty wheel assembly may cause wheel separation in certain Chrysler and Dodge minivans, increasing the risk of a crash.

Chrysler leads everyone in March 2012 sales growth

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 5:12PM

The dust has cleared from the first weekend of the 2012 New York Auto Show and now that we have had a chance to sit down and study March 2012 sales – the Chrysler Group is once again the top dog in terms of year over year growth with a company improvement of 34%.

The 2013 Ford Racing Mustang GT project car

Ford Racing beefs up the 2013 Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 12:46PM

When the Gotta Have It Green paint option for the 2013 Ford Mustang GT debuted in public at the 2011 PRI Show in Orlando, that vehicle was actually Ford’s Racing’s new project car (an unknown fact at that time) but thanks to the folks at Mustangs Daily – we now have the full details on this new high performance Mustang built strictly with parts from the Ford Racing catalog.

IBM is partnering with various carmakers for EVs

Top 10 Things You Might Not Know about Electric Vehicles

By Nicolas Zart on April 9, 2012 - 12:27PM

I met with Kal Gyimesi, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value, Automotive Leader at IBM's Institute for Business Value to better understand how IBM is using its resource for the automotive industry as it makes its way forward, especially when it comes to the electric drive.

Mercedes-Benz Becker JetVan emerges as Maybach replacement VIP luxury limo

By John Goreham on April 9, 2012 - 12:11PM

As the Maybach rides off into the sunset, a company from Ventura California fills the need for those who want the ultimate in luxury ground transportation.

Chrysler issues 28 minutes of new 2013 SRT Viper videos

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 11:05AM

When the 2013 SRT Viper debuted last Wednesday, SRT CEO/President Ralph Gilles discussed the basic specifications of the new American supercar but to get into the real nitty-gritty of the new Viper, the Chrysler Group has put together a series of short videos walking us through pretty much every aspect of the 2013 Viper.

Is a new smaller 370Z in the works at Nissan?

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2012 - 7:52AM

In an interview with Nissan design chief Shiro Nakamura, he reveals the brand is looking to downsize its current sports models. Could a smaller Nissan 200Z be in the companies plans?

Evoque Convertible rolls into New York, will it ever see the light of production?

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2012 - 9:36PM

Land Rover celebrates 25 years in North America, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a fun little convertible concept at the New
York Auto Show. But will it ever be mass-produced?

Jaguar Announces All-New Sports Car: The Jaguar F-Type

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 9:31PM

This time next year there should be a new cat prowling the world's highways: a Jaguar F-Type, a two-seat sports car that borrow heavily from the Jaguar legacy of great sports cars. Its upcoming production was announced at the New York Auto Show.

Citroen DS5 commercial combines Arsenal soccer and English ballet

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 8, 2012 - 9:25PM

Four members of Arsenal, the world famous English soccer team, are taking part in an interesting TV commercial for the new and stylish Citroen DS5. Instead of Citroen showing the players battling it out for victory on the field, they are showing their dancing skills with ballerinas!

Honda Crosstour a Concept in Name Only

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 6:30PM

At the New York Auto Show media days, Honda introduced the Honda Crosstour Concept, which is really what the next generation of the Honda Crosstour is going to look like company officials readily admit.

Electric car advocacy with Nissan LEAF's dressed in bunny ears, in an Easter parade

By David Herron on April 8, 2012 - 5:54PM

April is a prime month for electric car owners to show off their cars at Earth Day events, but an Easter parade in Campbell CA afforded the SF Bay BayLeaf's group to show 12 Nissan Leaf's, dress their cars as giant bunny rabbits, and do a bit of fun electric car advocacy.

Seven Vehicles from New York Auto Show That Will Be Important

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 11:40AM

After having spent a couple days at the New York International Auto Show media days, I've come away with a few impressions. OEMs are really focusing on fuel efficiency, design, and technology like never before. Here's a look at seven of the most important models from the show, which is the last major auto show in the U.S. until the Los Angeles Show in November.

It Might Surprise You What Folks Do with Tax Refunds

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 11:14AM

It seems like when it comes to cars and tax refunds, money just burns a hole in our pockets. That could help explain why more than one-third of vehicle owners plan to spend a portion of their tax refund on their car, truck, or motorcycle, according to an eBay Motors survey.

Mom caught driving with her Toddler in her lap while texting

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 8, 2012 - 10:37AM

A California mother of three, Shawndeeia Joann Bowen, has been charged with three counts of child endangerment. The crime? Driving while texting... with her toddler in her lap!

Koenigsegg Agera R runs 250 mph at the Nürburgring [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2012 - 8:14AM

The Koenigsegg Agera R is filmed running an insane 250 mph at the Nürburgring Nordschleife at Gran Turismo’s Nurburgring supercar event, and it's not a video game.

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