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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 Don Bain on July 25, 2012 - 12:33PM
Research by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has revealed the addition of soybean oil to the production of automotive tires can not only extend tread life but also save oil as well.
By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2012 - 12:26PM
The 2013 Audi RS5 is about the reach US consumers and when it does – this 450 horsepower, V8 powered high performance all wheel drive coupe will carry a starting price of $68,900 plus the destination charge of $895 for a total “base” price of $69,795.
By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2012 - 11:36AM
The official EPA fuel economy figures for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have hit the internet and while the fuel economy numbers are solid – they are likely lower than General Motors had hoped when they planned to introduce the subcompact Spark to the US market.
By David Herron on July 24, 2012 - 11:49PM
The Nissan Leaf battery pack is supposed to retain 80% capacity after five years, but some Leaf owners in hot areas like Phoenix are reporting nearly that much (sometimes more) capacity loss after one year.
By John Goreham on July 24, 2012 - 6:04PM
Another 400 jobs added by Toyota in North America will bring total to 1500 this year alone.
By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 5:27PM
Kia Motors has just released a pair of artists renderings of the 2014 Kia Cerato known now in Korea as the K3 – or as we know it the 2014 Kia Forte sedan – that will arrive in the Korean domestic market during the first quarter of 2013 before reaching the rest of the world.
By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 5:03PM
Volkswagen Auto Group has confirmed that the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will debut later this year at the 2012 LA Auto Show – introducing the world to the production version of the new open-aired Beetle.
By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 4:36PM
We brought you the news late last week that the famed Nürburgring race course in Germany is facing dire debt problems that will likely send it into government controlled bankruptcy if someone doesn’t swoop in and “save the ring” – and now it appears that F1 boss Bernie Eccelstone could be that special someone.
By Don Bain on July 24, 2012 - 2:45PM
Few verifiable statistics are more telling about automotive quality than when a customer repeats purchasing a particular brand. In those terms, GM and Ford are at the head of the pack in front of Toyota and Honda.
By Nicolas Zart on July 24, 2012 - 2:43PM
DENSO Corporation has developed a vehicle-to-home, V2H power supply system that allows electric vehicles, EV to supply electricity for homes in tandem with Toyota’s.
By Nicolas Zart on July 24, 2012 - 1:37PM
Qualcomm won’t sit still as the technical landscape moves, so does the company. From wireless connectivity pioneer to wireless charging system, the company announced today a memorandum with Renault and a deal with Delta Motorsports.
By David Herron on July 24, 2012 - 12:51PM
The Tesla Model S has an amazing 17" touch panel display in the dash board, offering full internet access along with a full gamut of infotainment services, which now include the TuneIn internet radio streaming platform.
By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 11:39AM
The Land Rover Evoque is a big hit in the United States and while this is a good problem to have, Land Rover is currently struggling to keep up with the global demand of their award winning SUV but they plan to change that in September when the US allotment jumps by 25%.
By John Goreham on July 24, 2012 - 10:57AM
A new C-MAX Energi now costs about the same as the Tesla Models S battery upgrade which leads to the question, why are US taxpayer dollars being used to fund cars for millionaires.
By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 9:35AM
General Motors has announced that for the 2013 model year, the Chevrolet Camaro Coupe and Convertible will both offer the new Dusk trimline package – adding style inside and out to the newest model year of the GM muscle car.
By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2012 - 10:25PM
When the 2013 SRT Viper reaches full production later this year, the Chrysler Group plans to impose strict requirements for carrying the new supercar – meaning that less than 20% of the company’s dealerships around the country will have the new Viper on their showroom floor.
By Anthony Faccenda on July 23, 2012 - 5:49PM
Ford is attempting to appease owners of the 2013 Ford Escape after the vehicle suffered two recalls in one week.



By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2012 - 3:07PM
While Volkswagen Auto Group has been busy this last week telling the world about their 2013 model year lineup for their various brands, company Vice President of Product Marketing & Strategy Rainer Michel recently told the folks at AOL that for 2014, the Volkswagen Jetta will drop the 2.5L inline-5 engine for a new turbocharged 4-cylinder mill.
By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2012 - 2:28PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee over a concern that the power steering system may leak flammable fluid onto hot components in the engine bay – with very dangerous results.
By John Goreham on July 23, 2012 - 2:20PM
Will the new Subaru BRZ, the Toyota FR-S, and a coming new IS form Lexus influence Nissan’s 370Z line?
By Nicolas Zart on July 23, 2012 - 2:14PM
A rough economy boosts ingenuity and shows intriguing new propulsion models, including this brilliant circular wave combustion system, perfect for extending plug-in hybrids’ range.
By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2012 - 1:50PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a preliminary investigation into select Dodge Ram 1500 pickups over a concern that the rear differential may fail, causing the rear wheels to lock up while moving and vastly decreasing the driver’s ability to control the vehicle.
By Don Bain on July 23, 2012 - 1:46PM
Recent efforts by the Ford engineering and design teams have resulted in the fabrication of a truly unique Tuskegee Airmen Red Tails model of a 2013 Ford Mustang GT, to be sold at the Gathering of Eagles charity July 26.
By David Herron on July 23, 2012 - 1:46PM
The electric version of the Honda Fit, the Fit EV, is now being delivered to customers in selected areas of California and Oregon, the car is available only under lease and in very limited supply.
By Nicolas Zart on July 23, 2012 - 1:11PM
Electric charging stations are a crucial and important part of the mass adoption of electric cars. A few companies have joined the race for the perfect charging stations and Schneider Electric’s latest charging station extends its original use to accommodate apartment owners.
By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2012 - 11:41AM
The Chevrolet Volt has been on sale for roughly 21 months and in that time, Volt owners have driven over 105 million miles with over 67 million of those on electricity – effectively saving those folks a combined total of over $13.2 million dollars at the pumps.
By Patrick Rall on July 23, 2012 - 11:02AM
Over the next three years, Jaguar Land Rover hopes to reduce the number of dealerships in the United States by roughly 20% by consolidating the two brands into a single dealership with an ideal figure of about 200 dealerships remaining when the process is complete.
By David Herron on July 22, 2012 - 5:43PM
The Via Motors VTRUX plug-in hybrid (extended range electric) trucks are powerful workhorses designed for commercial fleets, and because it uses electricity as its primary fuel the fleet owner can see a large cost savings over an 8 year lease period.
By David Herron on July 21, 2012 - 10:06PM
If electric cars are our future, the automakers are following different paths to that goal, where most are focusing attention on one or two flagship electric vehicles, Ford is working on an across-the-board electrification strategy which will take several years to play out.
By Don Bain on July 21, 2012 - 5:16PM
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has just announced it intends to pour $160 million into the Busan, Korea plant to address growing demand for the next-generation Nissan Rogue and simultaneously accelerate the growth of Renault Samsung Motors.