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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.

The third generation Audi A3 debuted in Geneva. Photo courtesy of Audi.

Third generation Audi A3 debuted at Geneva Auto Show

By Don Bain on March 7, 2012 - 6:47PM

The lightweight, efficient Audi A3 debuted its third generation at the Geneva Auto Show this week, boasting a 1.6-liter diesel engine getting a remarkable 61.9 mpg while emitting an enviable 5.6 ounces of CO2 per mile.

Toyota recalls 495,000 Tacoma pickups for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 6:46PM

Toyota Motor Co has announced a recall of select Toyota Tacoma pickups over a concern that an internal component of the steering wheel assembly could malfunction and, in the worst case scenario, cause the airbag not to deploy in the event of an accident.

Toyota recalls Camry, Venza for stop lamp switch risks

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 5:33PM

Toyota Motor Co has announced a voluntary recall of select Camry and Venza models over a concern that the stop lamp switch could fail – possibly causing the vehicle not start, not allowing the driver to shift out of park or causing the brake lights not to work.

The stunning Nuccio takes on the impossible, modernizing the legendary Stratos

Modernizing The World Rally Wining Stratos Into A Nuccio

By Nicolas Zart on March 7, 2012 - 5:23PM

Modernizing an icon as the Lancia Stratos is no easy task and none other than original Bertone house could pull it off this impressively.

The headlight and badging of the Chevy Camaro ZL1

GM freezes deliveries of Chevy Camaro ZL1 for "quality assessment"

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 4:09PM

General Motors has recently released a letter to dealers from Russell M. Clark, Chevrolet Director of Small Cars, Small Utilities and Performance Cars Marketing, explaining that delivery of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be delayed for an undetermined amount of time for what the company is called “quality assessment”.

The new face of the 2013 Lexus RX will make you smile

By John Goreham on March 7, 2012 - 3:51PM

Lexus is trying to shatter its conservative image with a bold new look to the 2013 RX350 and 2013 RX450h that will increase sales, but not risk the epic fail one of its competitors suffered recently.

Mercedes-Benz announces C-Class Coupe Sport details, including AMG Sports Package

By Anthony Faccenda on March 7, 2012 - 3:29PM

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with AMG to create the ultimate sports package to give the new C-Class Coupe Sport the sportiest feel possible.

Step into the magical of Ford's 3d simulation world

Ford Brings On Compassionate Engineering

By Nicolas Zart on March 7, 2012 - 2:20PM

After a breakfast meeting with three highly passionate Ford women engineers, it was obvious what these ladies had to offer, another angle most male engineers cannot grasp.

A Just Right 2013 Toyota Venza Will Debut at New York Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on March 7, 2012 - 1:38PM

A teaser image was released today that forecasts the enhanced exterior styling of the 2013 Toyota Venza that will debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show that run April 6 to April 15 at the Jacob Javitts Center in Manhattan.

The 2012 Audi TT RS Plus is actually less in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 1:07PM

Among the big debuts at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show is the new 2012 Audi TT RS Plus, which improves performance and fuel economy by cutting some weight off of the current production TT RS.

Has The Honda Accord Lost Its Magic?

By John Goreham on March 7, 2012 - 12:42PM

The name Honda Accord has for decades been the name of the family car in America, but now questions are surfacing whether the 2013 Accord still has its magic.

Chrysler recalling Jeep Liberty for suspension rust issues

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 11:56AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Chrysler Group have announced a recall of select 2004 and 2005 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles over a concern that road salt can cause excessive corrosion to the suspension – potentially leading to the loss of vehicle control if the suspension should fail.

Toyota names American Jim Lentz CEO

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 11:33AM

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a variety of management changes in North America, including naming long time team member Jim Lentz the new Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Motor Sales – marking the first time that an American has held the position of CEO with Toyota.

The Hyundai i-oniq displays their electric technology in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2012 - 10:51AM

We got our first look at the unique concept car shown on the right last week when the first image was leaked but with the opening of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show – we have a better looking at the new Hyundai i-oniq as well as technical information on the sleek electric hybrid.

Mercedes-Benz on the Attack with new A-Class at Geneva

By Keith Griffin on March 7, 2012 - 9:47AM

Compact cars are suddenly the cool thing in the automotive world as amply demonstrated with Mercedes-Benz's world premiere of the new A-class, which it touted ahead of the new SL63 AMG and the new E 300 BlueTEC hybrid introductions at the Geneva Motor Show.

Toyota covers all bases with the new FT-Bh hybrid

By Aaron Turpen on March 7, 2012 - 3:15AM

Toyota unveiled the new FT-Bh conceptual, showing the next generation of gasoline-electric hybrid ideas at Geneva; will see CNG hybrid and plug-in variants as well.

Volkswagen to invest more than $55 billion to curb vehicle and factory emissions

By Anthony Faccenda on March 6, 2012 - 10:11PM

VW will be dedicating more than two-thirds of its $82.5 billion investment budget to creating more fuel efficient vehicles and factories from now until 2016.

Chevrolet New Sail sales propelling GM to another China auto market record

By Frank Sherosky on March 6, 2012 - 9:09PM

According to today’s GM media release, the latest sales figure for the Chevrolet New Sail set a record for the month; and confirms GM is still on a solid path in the Chinese auto market.

VW supports Ride on Washington bike ride with Tim Johnson

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 6, 2012 - 4:56PM

Volkswagen has announced a a two-year partnership with Tim Johnson, a professional American cycling legend, which starts with the second “Ride on Washington” bike ride.

Chrysler may revive TC by Maserati

By Anthony Faccenda on March 6, 2012 - 1:51PM

Though the Chrysler TC by Maserati was a financial failure in its brief three-year run, Chrysler may give the car another chance.

The Gumpert Apollo R and Apollo Enraged arrive in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2012 - 1:27PM

Last week, we offered up a teaser of the new Gumpert Apollo coming to the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and today, we have our first look and official details on the Gumpert Apollo R and Gumpert Apollo Enraged – a race car and a road car that bring forth a new page in the history of the Gumpert hypercar history books.

The 2013 Porsche Boxster drops its top in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2012 - 12:27PM

While we got the first details on the 2013 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S in January, the new topless made its formal debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show with a new chassis, more power, better fuel economy and better overall performance.

Maserati Uses Geneva Motor Show to Unveil GranTurismo Sport

By Keith Griffin on March 6, 2012 - 11:31AM

Fresh off strong sales in 2011 of its overall product line, Maserati has debuted the new GranTurismo Sport at the Geneva International Motor Show 2012.

Nissan shows off Hi-Cross Concept ahead of Geneva Motor Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 6, 2012 - 11:01AM

Nissan has just shown off its latest concept vehicle, the Nissan Hi-Cross which is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.

Calculate The True Cost Of Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on March 6, 2012 - 9:53AM

BeFrugal offers potential electric car drivers a useful tool in doing the math when comparing which electric car would best fit their needs.

Lexus showcases new hydrogen-powered LFA supercar (Video)

By Anthony Faccenda on March 6, 2012 - 9:09AM

Dubbed the LFA-h, this hydrogen-powered car features a V10 engine that is capable of producing up to 600-hp.

Infiniti Emerg-E concept unveils at Geneva as hybrid sports-car

By Aaron Turpen on March 6, 2012 - 3:22AM

If any of the clap was taken out of Infiniti's thunder over the previously leaked graphics of the Emerg-E, you wouldn't have known it at its unveil in Geneva.

The production version of the Ford Fiesta ST

Introducing the production ready Ford Fiesta ST

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 10:36PM

Today, Ford Motor Company introduced the world to the production version of the sporty 3-door Ford Fiesta ST – a high performance hatchback powered by an EcoBoost 4-cylinder that combined performance with fuel economy but sadly – Ford currently has no plans to offer the high performance 3-door Fiesta in the United States.

Chevrolet Volt named 2012 European Car of the Year

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 9:48PM

The Chevrolet Volt is has received attention from award groups around the world since being introduced late in 2011 with the latest major award coming today as it was announced on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show that the Chevrolet Volt and the Opel Ampera were jointly named the European Car(s) of the Year for 2012.

A screenshot captured from the ZL1 burnout video by YouTube user mr2pritch

GM turns the Chevy Camaro ZL1 into a 580hp smoke machine

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 8:54PM

Today, the Chevrolet Camaro Facebook page posted a video of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 piloted by Camaro performance engineer Tony Roma doing a nasty, smokey burnout with the incredible new super Camaro and after some digging on the internet – we were able to find that same burnout from a couple different angles so that we can see even more smokey awesomeness.

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