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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.

Calculating cost benefits to electric cars is tricky

CODA Says Electric Car Benefits A Good Deal To Many

By Nicolas Zart on October 19, 2012 - 6:11PM

CODA’s Aaron Cohen, Senior Director of Marketing at CODA Automotive says determining cost/benefit analysis is trickier than with a traditional gasoline car but achievable nonetheless.

Feds investigate Jeep Patriot due to dangerous highway stalling risk

By Anthony Faccenda on October 19, 2012 - 5:55PM

The NHTSA probe concerns 112,000 model-year 2011-2012 Jeep Patriot SUVs.

A preview of the Chevy Sonic Sedans coming to SEMA 2012

Chevrolet bringing out two new Z-Spec Sonic sedans to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2012 - 5:53PM

Among the sporty compacts featured in the Chevrolet Performance display at the 2012 SEMA Show will be the new Sonic Z-Spec 1 and Sonic Z-Spec 2.5, both of which are based on the 4-door Sonic sedan equipped with varying levels of modification.

Ford Fiesta gets 90 mpg with ECOnetic diesel engine

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2012 - 5:32PM

Ford has developed a TDCi diesel engine in a Ford Fiesta that has won the fuel-efficiency marathon in the UK getting 90 mpg.

The first look at the Chevy Spark models of SEMA

Chevrolet bringing sporty, charitable Spark compacts to SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2012 - 4:13PM

Chevrolet has just rolled out the first teaser images of what they are bringing out to the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with a special focus on the compact hatchbacks and sedans that will debut on October 30th – and we will first take a look at the tiny Chevy Spark.

Ford Fiesta is becoming a global game-changer

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2012 - 3:48PM

The 2012 Ford Fiesta has overtaken the small car market as the number one selling small car in Europe, and could be on track to be a global game-changer with the 2014 model.

Porsche launches a new special sport sedan series

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2012 - 11:05AM

Porsche has announced a new and exclusive Panamera Platinum Edition that kicks off a special sport sedan series.

Two new BMW high-performance models coming

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2012 - 9:04AM

BMW just keeps delivering performance car fun by offering two new models for U.S. driving enthusiasts.

Rolls-Royce goes Latin entering Sao Paulo

By Aaron Turpen on October 19, 2012 - 8:58AM

Rolls-Royce has opened its first showroom in Latin America.

LF-LC Blue reveals the future culture of Lexus

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2012 - 7:33AM

Lexus has revealed the stunning new LF-LC Blue concept and it reveals the future with advanced materials and hybrid technologies.

Wanxiang still looking to buy part of A123 Systems after rebuff

By David Herron on October 18, 2012 - 6:12PM

Claiming that it and Johnson Controls wants different pieces of A123 Systems, Wanxiang's U.S. President Ni Pin says the company still hopes to purchase part of A123 Systems.

Tesla to recycle Roadsters as trade-ins for Model S purchases

By David Herron on October 18, 2012 - 4:37PM

Those lucky few who own a Tesla Roadster now have the option to trade in their sports car as credit towards purchasing a Tesla Model S.

Hyundai teases the ARK Performance Veloster Alpine Edition ahead of SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2012 - 4:31PM

SEMA is just 12 days away and today we get out second look at a car modified by the folks at ARK Performance with their take on the unique 4-door Korean hatchback in the form of the Hyundai Veloster Alpine Edition.

Who Has The Fastest Electric Car?

By Nicolas Zart on October 18, 2012 - 2:54PM

With the surge of electric car being built, designed and produced, it’s a wonder we only talk about range. So, guess who has the fastest electric car currently?

Lexus LFA Nurburgring Edition to make US auto show debut at SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2012 - 1:49PM

According to the official Lexus Facebook page, the incredible Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition will make its formal American auto show debut in just 12 days at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham working on a SEMA project with Mopar

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2012 - 12:54PM

Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham is currently working on a project with the folks from Chrysler’s Mopar division to customize a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with a series of YouTube videos chronicling the build – and the debut of this unique Challenger named Project Ultraviolet is set for the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

100% Official: 2014 Chevrolet C7 Corvette will debut in Detroit in January

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2012 - 12:01PM

General Motors announced this morning that on Sunday, January 13th 2013, they will introduce the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette at a preview event for the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit – ushering in the C7 generation of the might Corvette.

Ferrari interviews Eric Clapton about his $4.75 million SP12 EC

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2012 - 8:25AM

In an interview by Ferrari Magazine, Eric Clapton talks about the incredible process of designing his $4.75 million one-off SP12 EC custom Ferrari.

Caterpillar announces hybrid electric earth moving machine, Cat663E H

By David Herron on October 17, 2012 - 8:14PM

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar proves that hybrid vehicle technologies can be applied big machines, as well as small, with introduction of a hybrid version of their industry-leading excavator machine.

Fisker Karma shows its not a loser by winning four more prestigious design awards

By David Herron on October 17, 2012 - 6:43PM

The accolades keep pouring in for the Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid electric luxury sedan designed by famed auto designer Henrik Fisker, and manufactured by the company he launched several years ago, Fisker Automotive.

The fruit of 3 years work on the electric R8

Audi all-electric F12 e Sport Shows Electric Potential

By Nicolas Zart on October 17, 2012 - 5:27PM

Audi has finally unveiled its first all-electric F12 ‘e Sport’ based on the R8 platform. So what does it have to say?

The Cadillac CTS-V is a serial killer's vehicle of choice in 'Alex Cross'

By Anthony Faccenda on October 17, 2012 - 5:15PM

Matthew Fox, who portrays a sinister killer named Picasso, drives the high-performance luxury vehicle in the new film.

SAE DC Fast Charging standard to reduce electric cars charging time to 1/2 hour

By David Herron on October 17, 2012 - 4:26PM

The SAE International committee overseeing electric car charging (J1772) has finally released its standard for fast charging electric cars, and the standard promises to simplify the life of future electric car owners by slashing recharging time.

Nissan's new "steer-by-wire" technology makes joystick driving possible

By Anthony Faccenda on October 17, 2012 - 2:33PM

Also known as “independent control steering technology,” Nissan's "steer-by-wire" system replaces mechanical steering through an innovative computer controlled unit.

Intelligent electric vehicles will self-park and eliminate valets

By John Goreham on October 17, 2012 - 1:39PM

Since cars can already drive themselves why bother with hassles of city parking?

Toyota Scion 2013 electric iQ coming to the U.S.

Toyota 2013 Scion iQ EV Arrives In The U.S.

By Nicolas Zart on October 17, 2012 - 12:48PM

Puzzling Toyota who said it would not go any further with electric car still manages to impress us with an astounding RAV4 EV and now an electric iQ. The 2013 Scion iQ EV is here.

Ferrari: no F70 Enzo replacement in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2012 - 11:59AM

Contrary to the reports that we discussed this past Monday, Ferrari has stated that the new Enzo successor referred to as the F70 will not make its big debut at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January.

Audi e Performance Idea Platform for Electric Mobility yields 3 breakthroughs

By John Goreham on October 17, 2012 - 9:58AM

Audi's collaboration with other German automotive giants has now concluded and the result is some very interesting technology we will soon see in our cars.

Nissan Juke-R emerges in both real and virtual world [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2012 - 8:12AM

The first production version #001 Nissan Juke-R has emerged in the real world and stars in the virtual world with the Juke NISMO in Gameloft Asphalt 7: Heat.

A romanitcized rendition of the 2013 MB GL. Image courtesy of MBUSA

New 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL wins Motor Trend SUV of the Year again

By Don Bain on October 16, 2012 - 10:41PM

When the Mercedes-Benz GL was introduced in 2007, the first generation of the full size sport utility won the prestigious Motor Trend award, an achievement the second generation 2013 GL has repeated as the magazine’s SUV of the Year for 2013.

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