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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 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.

Introducing the Lamborghini Aventador J - the newest roofless supercar

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 8:24PM

Tonight, on the eve of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the newest (and possibly the best performing) roofless supercar was introduced to the automotive universe in the form of the new Lamborghini Aventador J – an open air, lightweight version of the current production Aventador with only a single copy of this new Raging Bull to be built and sold.

Ford Transit Commercial Van Gets EcoBoost Engine in US

By Keith Griffin on March 5, 2012 - 8:06PM

Ford has announced that the Transit Commercial Van going on sale in 2013 will be powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine when it debuts.

Ultimate luxury SUV: Bentley EXP 9 F concept finally revealed

By Anthony Faccenda on March 5, 2012 - 6:21PM

The speculation is finally over, because Bentley has unveiled its first-ever SUV, the all-new EXP 9 F concept.

The Porsche 911 Sport classic and the Porsche Boxster S

30 Porsche models coming to Forza 4 in May

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 6:15PM

We knew in August 2011 (before Forza Motorsport 4 was released) that the newest installment of the class-leading driving simulator would not be offering any Porsche models due to a licensing issue with Electronic Arts but the makers of the game announced on their official website today that a whopping 30 genuine Porsche models will be coming to the Xbox Live Marketplace on May 22nd.

The Liquid Mini Ferrari smartphones, signed and in limited edition

By Aaron Turpen on March 5, 2012 - 5:30PM

If you have ever wanted a Ferrari signed by both Alonsso and Massa from the Ferrari Racing Team, then this new smartphone may be your chance.

The 2013 BMW 6-series to debut at Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance

2013 BMW 6-series to be revealed at 2012 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.

By Don Bain on March 5, 2012 - 5:12PM

The totally refreshed BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe four-door Coupe will make its North American debut at the 2012 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, joined by the fifth generation M5 Sedan and its sibling, the 3 Series Sedan, at the upscale car show, to be held March 9-11 near the Ritz Carlton Hotel at Amelia Island Florida.

FIAT Rolls Out The 500L And The Hot Racing Abarth Version

By Nicolas Zart on March 5, 2012 - 4:07PM

The first official video of the much anticipated 500 L is available on the FIAT press website, as the Abarth racing program gets underway.

Ford unveils automated tailgate - innovation is often in the little things

By Aaron Turpen on March 5, 2012 - 2:03PM

The technologies that most often impact our everyday lives are rarely big and flashy, but are usually small and convenient. Ford takes that to heart with its kick-activated automatic tailgate.

GM struggles in February 2012 but shows growth

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2012 - 1:24PM

February 2012 was a tough month for General Motors, with the largest of the American automakers ranking last in terms year over year growth but the good news was that with an improvement of 1.1%, the company still showed a positive growth in what proved to be a fairly bad month.

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