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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.

Strategic Vision names Volkswagen top brand in total value

By Anthony Faccenda on March 15, 2012 - 7:53PM

Aside from VW's strong performance, Strategic Vision found that the hybrid sector is continuing to emerge as a popular option amongst consumers.

The 200mph 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 configurator is live

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2012 - 7:41PM

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 packs a new supercharged 5.8L V8 making 650 horsepower and those lusting over the new Shelby Mustang can now build and price their dream GT500 on the Ford configurator – with the 200 mile per hour muscle car starting at just $54,200.

Subaru's amazing EyeSight driver safety technology to debut at New York Auto Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 15, 2012 - 6:50PM

Subaru has announced the debut of its new safety system and technology, EyeSight, which help drivers avoid collisions, keep their vehicle inside the lane, and even more. Subaru plans to debut EyeSight at the New York International Auto Show in April.

Can Ford's new TV show Escape the "Car Curse"

By John Goreham on March 15, 2012 - 2:06PM

Ford and NBC have teamed up to produce a prime-time television show called “Escape Routes” based on the on-line challenge of the same name.

Subaru recalls Forester over child seatbelt risks

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2012 - 1:03PM

The good people at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select Subaru Forester models from the past 4 years over a concern that the rear center seatbelt assembly may be faulty – increasing the risk of injury to a child in the event of an accident.

Chrysler's Marchionne made $19m in 2011 from Fiat

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2012 - 12:15PM

Last week, we brought you the news that Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne had declined salary or bonuses for his work at Chrysler through 2011 but fans of the sweater-wearing auto genius shouldn’t worry too much about the Chief being able to pay his bills as it was announced that Marchionne mad around $19 million for his work at Fiat last year.

GMC trick to boost sales of 2013 Terrain Denali

By John Goreham on March 15, 2012 - 11:43AM

In an effort to expand the popularity of the GMC Terrain Denali, GM has repeated its engine switcheroo, pulled out the popular 3.6 liter V6, and made it available on a more upscale version.

FTC cracks down on fraudulent auto loans

Dealers Get Spanked by FTC for Deceptive Ads

By Keith Griffin on March 15, 2012 - 10:41AM

The great slumbering giant that is the Federal Trade Commission has awoken to slap down five dealerships across the country that ran deceptive ads about paying off consumer loans on old cars when buying new ones.

Mitsubishi SUV's score safer than ever

By John Goreham on March 15, 2012 - 10:27AM

Mitsubishi's rise from worst possible rating for its SUVs in safety evaluations, to a Top Safety Pick shows the road to safer vehicles created by IIHS

Robo-Glove or K-glove developed by GM and NASA

GM and Nasa developing Robo-Glove, expect factory floor use

By Frank Sherosky on March 14, 2012 - 11:23PM

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and NASA are jointly developing a robotic glove called Robo-glove that auto workers and astronauts can wear to help do their respective jobs better while potentially reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.

Jaguar announces U.S. tour to showcase new full lineup

By Anthony Faccenda on March 14, 2012 - 5:26PM

The 18-city tour kicks off in Phoenix on April 13 and continues throughout 2012.

Thew best of British coupes, American engine and Italian body!

An AC Cars 378 British Coupe In An Italian Zagato Dress

By Nicolas Zart on March 14, 2012 - 4:50PM

Famed British AC Cars is finally going ahead with its supercar Zagato AC 378 GT shown at the Geneva Auto Show.

Chevrolet running all-new car in 2013 NASCAR

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2012 - 3:15PM

General Motors has just announced that when the 2013 NASCAR season rolls around, the many Chevrolet teams in the field will no longer be driving Chevy Impala stock cars – instead racing a new Chevrolet model that has not yet been unveiled to the world.

J.D. Power and Associates lists 3 reasons why customers love Lexus service

By John Goreham on March 14, 2012 - 1:44PM

Lexus and MINI have won awards from J.D. Power and Associates once again for being tops in their categories for customer satisfaction with dealer service.

The 1200hp Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

The 1,200 hp Bugatti Veyron Vitesse is the fastest roadster ever

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2012 - 12:18PM

The incredible 1,200 horsepower Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse made its debut last week at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and the legendary hypercar builder has now unveiled all of the details on what they claim is the fastest roadster ever built in the world – with a top speed of 255 miles per hour.

Nissan DeltaWing to race at Le Mans 24 Hours & bring the Batmobile back in style [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 14, 2012 - 11:18AM

Nissan is trying to change the face of endurance racing by taking part in one of the most radical race cars projects, the Nissan DeltaWing.

Volvo wooing NBA star Jeremy Lin for endorsement deal

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2012 - 11:02AM

Reports from around the world are suggesting that Volvo – the Chinese-owned Swedish automaker – is in talks with NBA overnight sensation Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks with the hopes of signing Lin to an overseas endorsement deal focusing specifically on the Chinese auto industry.

Ram 2500 HD to be first CNG pickup truck available directly from the manufacturer

By Aaron Turpen on March 14, 2012 - 3:03AM

Ram Truck unveiled the new Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup truck at the National Truck Equipment Association show, making the Chrysler subsidiary the first pickup truck in North America available direct from the manufacturer as a compressed natural gas bi-fuel truck.

GM recalls over 3k 2012 Buick Regal models due to lighting problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2012 - 9:52PM

A software error has been linked to parking lamp failure in the all-new Regal.

Infiniti M45 sedans recalled for fuel gauge failures

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2012 - 3:25PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of certain Infiniti M45 sedans over a concern that the fuel gauge might be reading incorrectly – possibly causing the vehicle to stall due to lack of fuel even though the gauge would indicate that there is plenty of fuel left in the tank.

Consumer Reports gets its Fisker Karma back after servicing

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2012 - 2:56PM

Last week, we brought you the news that the Fisker Karma being tested by the people at Consumer Reports ran into mechanical issues during the routine initial stages of testing, forcing the group to send their new electric luxury car back to the dealership for repairs but they have their Karma back this week – with a brief explanation of what went wrong.

Gooding & Company Rake In $36 Million At Amelia Island

By Nicolas Zart on March 13, 2012 - 2:11PM

Gooding & Company has consistently brought us quality auctions and ever increasing numbers over the years topping with $36 million in sales this year, where it didn’t fail to meet expectations again.

Honda runs strong at Talladega

By John Goreham on March 13, 2012 - 2:05PM

Honda engines are respected world-wide, but it isn’t the automotive power plants that make Honda popular at Talladega, but rather it is their generators.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger gets 283hp SE V6 package

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2012 - 1:16PM

The 283 horsepower Pentastar V6 was previously only available in the 2012 Dodge Avenger in the pricier SXT Plus or R/T trimlines but the Chrysler Group has just announced the new Avenger SE V6 package - bringing the power of the 3.6L V6 and almost 30mpg to the entry level midsized sedan.

Just 6,000 2013 Subaru BRZ Coupes coming to the US

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2012 - 12:17PM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ Coupe is expected to be available in very limited numbers when it hits US dealerships later this year and unofficial reports now indicate that just 6,000 examples of the sporty Subaru-Toyota joint effort wearing the BRZ badge will be available to American buyers for the 2013 model year.

Nissan's message to video gamers: simulated racing may "pay off"

By Armen Hareyan on March 13, 2012 - 10:23AM

Could simulated racing and hours, put in front of video games, pay off and turn into real driving skills? Nissan thinks it could with the help of PlayStation 3's Gran Turismo 5.

Walter Lechner on Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East

Porsche Video Details How Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge is Prepared

By Armen Hareyan on March 13, 2012 - 9:03AM

As the 2009-2010 winner of Porsche GT3 Middle East Championship, Abdulaziz Al Faisal targets a double race victory in Bahrain to round off his triumphant campaign in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East and Lechner Racing's Walter Lechner takes the readers behind the scenes, showing what it takes to prepare and run such a big racing weekend.

The Lamborghini Aventador J proves that sex sells

By Aaron Turpen on March 13, 2012 - 12:25AM

The sexiest car ever to come out of the Lamborghini factory is the Aventador J, a one-off supercar being shown in Geneva - and now it has a price, going to one lucky (and rich) buyer. And that's not all for the J either..

First 2012 Coda Sedan to roll off the assembly line

Coda Automotive rolls first electric car off the assembly line, customer deliveries beginning soon

By David Herron on March 12, 2012 - 11:37PM

Electric car manufacturer Coda Automotive reached a significant milestone today, ending the beginning of the company's journey by rolling the company's first production electric cars off the assembly line today.

Feds investigating 1.9 million Ford vehicles for unintended acceleration

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 9:43PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has started an investigation into 1.9 million Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans over a concern that the vehicles may be exhibiting similar unintended acceleration issues similar to those that plagued Toyota Motor Co over the past few years.

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