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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 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.

Production version Maserati Kubang to bow in Detroit

By Denis Flierl on April 24, 2012 - 4:22PM

The Maserati Kubang concept will make its last appearance in Beijing, and sources say it will appear at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show in production form.

The Future Of Electric Cars Points At The Beijing Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart on April 24, 2012 - 3:08PM

Is the Beijing Auto Show the event to watch out for electric cars from now? It seems to be heading that direction.

Dalena Henriques with the 2013 Ford Mustang GT

2013 Ford Mustang model Dalena Henriques running for Maxim's Hot 100

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2012 - 2:35PM

The Men’s lifestyle magazine Maxim is running a contest for the top 100 sexiest women on the planet and among the life of current nominees is Dalena Henriques – the stunning (yet faceless) young lady who helped Ford introduce the 2013 Mustang and Mustang GT via her online modeling site DalenaHenriques.com.

BMW driving game Auto Club Revolution hints at 1-Series M Coupe future

By John Goreham on April 24, 2012 - 1:24PM

BMW releasing a virtual driving game called Auto Club Revolution which allows users to configure their own BMW 1-Series M Coupe for on-line gaming

The Cadillac XTS to be built in China

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2012 - 12:16PM

General Motors has used the start of the 2012 Beijing Motor Show to introduce the new Cadillac XTS to the Chinese market and when production begins for the booming Chinese auto industry later this year, the high end Caddy sedans destined for sale in China will also be built in China.

Visit to Chinese-owned Volvo by China's PM Wen Jiabo highlights international trend in auto market

By John Goreham on April 24, 2012 - 8:43AM

People's Republic of China's Prime Minister, Wen Jiabo, visited Chinese-owned Volvo today highlighting just how global the automotive market has become and how seriously China takes manufacturing of cars for the international marketplace

Honda C and S Concepts introduced in Beijing, possible global sales for S

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 5:04AM

The new Honda C and Honda S concepts debuted at the Beijing Auto Show with promises of the S going global as direct competition for the Toyota Prius v hybrid hatchback.

Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe kinetic headlight

Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe storms LA before Beijing

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2012 - 4:26AM

With its cool "kinetic lights" the Mercedes Concept Style Coupe was in an event hosted by the Beastie Boys' Mike D before heading off to Beijing.

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 04: A 1961 Series 1 E-Type on display at STK for Jaguar's C

Jaguar bringing new turbocharged I-4, supercharged V6 engines to market

By Don Bain on April 23, 2012 - 10:24PM

Jaguar will soon bring two new forced-induction engines to the global market: a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 plus a turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 as optional choices on a number of future Jaguar models.

Old Spice Introduces New Concept Vehicle

By Keith Griffin on April 23, 2012 - 7:59PM

Old Spice is out with an environmentally response sports car as part of a new marketing campaign called Believe in Your Smellf.

Dodge Dart debuts in Beijing as the Fiat Viaggio

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2012 - 7:48PM

The new Dodge Dart made its global debut today at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show but unlike those sporty c-segment sedans sold in the US – the car that debuted in China today sports a unique design and the name of the Fiat Viaggio.

BMW Leasing Becomes a Little More Worry Free

By Keith Griffin on April 23, 2012 - 7:26PM

Leasing a BMW or Mini has become a little more worry free thanks to a new offering from the German automaker.

The new Ferrari F70 V12 KERS hybrid engine

Ferrari details the new V12 hybrid drivetrain for the Enzo replacement

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2012 - 5:47PM

The opening of the 2012 Beijing Motor Show brought the Chinese market the formal introduction of the new F12 Berlinetta but more importantly for the rest of the world – Ferrari published a three and a half minute video offering some information on the upcoming Ferrari slated to stand as the top of the line supercar, currently known as the F70.

BMW i8 Spyder debuts with eDrive technology in Beijing

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2012 - 4:47PM

The Beijing Motor Show (better known as Auto China) opened today and among the big debuts was the formal introduction of the new BMW i8 Spyder and with it - announcing the new eDrive name given to the through the road hybrid drivetrain found in these sporty European super-hybrids.

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