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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.

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2012 - 2:39PM
The 2012 SRT Tour kicks off on July 6th and will be making its way around the country to feature the high-performance division from Chrysler.
By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2012 - 12:58PM
Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) is set to become the high-performance division of Toyota for sports cars coming out of the partnership with BMW.
By Anthony Faccenda on July 4, 2012 - 9:07AM
Originally set for July 8, the annual racing event was postponed due to the ongoing Colorado wildfires.


By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2012 - 8:56AM
There are many reasons why the world is buying German flagship cars like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche at record numbers. They are what people want.
By Aaron Turpen on July 4, 2012 - 4:51AM
The LEAF set the record for speeding in reverse at the Goodwood Festival of Speed thanks to stunt driver Terry Grant.
By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 9:25PM
June 2012 was good for the folks at General Motors as all four of their brands showed positive growth compared to the same month in 2011 but June was best for Buick – which posted an increase of almost 27%.
By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 8:38PM
June 2012 was another great month for the Chrysler Group as, with a year over year increase of 20% for the company as all five of the company automaker brands posted gains – including two of the top five biggest improvements by a single brand in Fiat and Chrysler.
By Denis Flierl on July 3, 2012 - 6:51PM
The new partnership between BMW and Toyota could bring back the Supra to the Toyota lineup with a BMW 6-Series architecture.
By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 5:25PM
The Jeep Wrangler began its life almost 70 years ago (then known as the Willys CJ) having been based on the military-use WIllys MB and it was with that army background t in mind that the Chrysler Group has put together the new Jeep Wrangler Freedom Edition for the 2012 model year.
By John Goreham on July 3, 2012 - 3:15PM
Volvo, which stakes its name on safety leadership, will pay huge fine for not reporting safety defects.
By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 3:00PM
For the third time in 2012 and the second month in a row, the Ford Mustang was the top dog in terms of muscle car sales in the US market in June - posting the second best month of the year and beating the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger.
By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2012 - 1:57PM
For the fifth month in a row, the Chevrolet Volt continued its dominance of the electric car segment as it outsold the Nissan Leaf by more than a 3-to-1 ratio.
By Don Bain on July 3, 2012 - 1:16PM
Audi has just announced selling more vehicles in June 2012 than ever before in any month during their 42 years of U.S. market competition.
By Nicolas Zart on July 3, 2012 - 11:03AM
Mazda is known for its handling and its quirky insistence on the Wankel rotary motor it acquired from the Germans decades ago but not for its alternative energy use. It seems the company is still not ready to let it go but willing to try something new.
By Nicolas Zart on July 3, 2012 - 10:36AM
Pininfarina, one of the greatest coach masters of the history of the automobile passed away today in Italy at the age of 85. Our condolences go to the Pininfarina family.
By John Goreham on July 3, 2012 - 7:45AM
Audi has created a stylish version of the squashed bug buyers will have to seriously consider.
By Denis Flierl on July 3, 2012 - 7:45AM
Italian automobile builder Puritalia Automobili has developed a two-seat sports car called the Puritalia 427 that is inspired by the iconic 1965 Shelby Cobra.
By Don Bain on July 3, 2012 - 3:12AM
The Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 may be well known in the US, but has just made a big impression in Europe by putting its 662 horsepower to the test on the Goodwood Hill Climb, during the Festival of Speed last weekend.
By Aaron Turpen on July 3, 2012 - 12:42AM
Volvo has released the MSRP for the 2013 S60 along with more details on its faster 0-60 time and new features.
By David Herron on July 2, 2012 - 10:44PM
In what may be the biggest yet assemblage of high powered electric vehicles, the 2012 REFUEL races, in its fourth year, is turning into a powerhouse of an informal electric racing event.
By David Herron on July 2, 2012 - 9:35PM
While there are plenty of electric cars being built nowadays, there are few outright electric race cars in existence, so it was rare that two would be in the same race, last weekend at the REFUEL 2012 race.
By Anthony Faccenda on July 2, 2012 - 9:31PM
The Wolverine State is taking a bold approach in its attempt to curb drunk driving.


By John Goreham on July 2, 2012 - 9:29PM
We all know politicians take our green, but they also fake they are green. This new video shows once again the crazy ways politicians tell us to do as they say, not as they do.
By David Herron on July 2, 2012 - 8:56PM
While the Tesla Model S has all the appearances of a luxury sedan, under the covers is the power plant of a sports car, as was proved last weekend when four Model S's took the top positions in a large electric car time trial race.
By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2012 - 7:29PM
Last weekend marked the third stop on the 2012 Global RallyCross season as the cars took to the Los Angeles street course of the 2012 X Games and when the final checkered flag dropped – rally legend (and Global RallyCross rookie) Sebastian Loeb ran away with the gold metal while Ford drivers Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan took home the silver and bronze.
By Nicolas Zart on July 2, 2012 - 6:31PM
Ever wondered if Fisker Automotive will survive in the long run? The latest appointment shows the company is serious about its future by bringing in more seasoned automobile veterans.
By Anthony Faccenda on July 2, 2012 - 6:28PM
Though it may be the deadliest day for teen drivers, Allstate has some tips for teens and their parents to end the trend.
By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2012 - 3:40PM
Volkswagen Auto Group has announced a recall of select 2012 Audi Q5 sport utility vehicles over a concern that the power sunroof could shatter suddenly and without warning – possibly injuring passengers while also increasing the likelihood of an accident due to the driver being distracted by the noise and falling glass.
By Nicolas Zart on July 2, 2012 - 2:44PM
When we think of charging cable, charging stations and other charging features, they all work well unless you happen to be in a wheelchair or have other disabilities.