Automotive News (Page 1004)

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.

GM giving away a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and a trip to the Indy 500

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2012 - 5:26PM

General Motors has announced a new sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win a trip to the Indy 500 and a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – and all that you have to do is sign up on the new site WinCamaroZL1.com.

A dual-fuel intake on a Volkswagen. Photo courtesy of VW.

Low cost of conversion to boost alternative fuel acceptance

By Don Bain on May 24, 2012 - 5:10PM

The low cost of conversion along with the prospect of significant reduction of emissions will greatly increase the acceptance of alternative fuels in Europe and North America, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan.

The new Detroit cop cars with Top Gear license plates

Exclusive: Top Gear USA caught testing next gen Detroit cop cars

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2012 - 2:58PM

I recently came across a trio of next generation police cars sporting Top Gear license plates and when we caught up to the new cop cars, the three were driven by none other than Top Gear USA’s Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood – and we have plenty of pictures.

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2012 Focus Electric the Ford of the future with Microsoft app

By Don Bain on May 24, 2012 - 2:33PM

Ford and Microsoft are appearing at this week’s Future in Review Conference to showcase how the 2012 Focus Electric can help address future global transportation challenges with the MyFord Mobile app.

SAAB Could Become An Electric Car Company

By Nicolas Zart on May 24, 2012 - 12:38PM

The recession has had a very positive effect on electric cars, unfortunately at the expense of traditional gasoline car makers, Saab being no stranger to this.

2013 Toyota Camry NASCAR racer design released

By John Goreham on May 24, 2012 - 11:55AM

The best-selling car in America, the 2013 Toyota Camry, is also a NASCAR racer with a great new look.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco recalled for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2012 - 11:09AM

General Motors has issued a recall of over 4,300 units of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco over a concern that portions of the airbag might open under hard cornering or in some worst-case scenarios, the airbag and safety belt pretensioners may not function in the event of an accident.

Carroll Shelby's last test of the 2013 Shelby GT500 with SVT team

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2012 - 7:52AM

Carroll Shelby in possibly his last video with the SVT team, talks about durability of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500.

Outgoing 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata still winning awards for 5 reasons

By John Goreham on May 23, 2012 - 8:34PM

KBB names 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata a 10 Best convertible road trip car.

BMW replaces Toyota as world's most valuable brand

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2012 - 6:26PM

BMW is back on top as the world’s most valuable car brand after being ousted by Toyota last year.

GM highlights car audio's switch to phone integration

By John Goreham on May 23, 2012 - 3:09PM

Phones will soon supplant radios in cars and that is a very good thing

New study: Best and worst states to drive in

By Anthony Faccenda on May 23, 2012 - 3:08PM

Where does your state rank on Car Connection's new list.

Subaru Tribeca reportedly being discontinued

By Anthony Faccenda on May 23, 2012 - 1:55PM

Motor Trend indicates that the Tribeca will no longer be available beyond 2012 due to poor sales and rising gas prices.

Screenshot from the Porsche Expansion Pack video

A look at everything included in the Forza 4 Porsche Expansion Pack

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2012 - 1:35PM

On Monday, TorqueNews was able to get ahold of the complete car list for the Forza Motorsport 4 Porsche Expansion Pack but now that I have purchased the package from the Xbox Live Marketplace (and on my console), we can run through everything included in the Porsche pack.

Los Angeles Electric Car Driving Habits Change Industry Expectations

By Nicolas Zart on May 23, 2012 - 1:31PM

You might know by now that nothing in California is like the rest of the country. Things are done differently, people live and think differently so it should come as no surprise than even technology, bleeding edge early electric car, EV adopters drive differently.

A screenshot of the 2013 Ford Fusion config site with pricing

2013 Ford Fusion configurator gets pricing

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2012 - 12:09PM

Ford Motor Company launched the 2013 Ford Fusion build site earlier this month without any pricing but preliminary pricing has recently been added – offering us a rough look at what buyers can expect to pay for the upscale new midsized sedan.

The #21 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR stock car

The 2013 Ford Fusion race car gets painted up for battle

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2012 - 10:59AM

The 2013 Ford Fusion stock car won’t make its on-track debut for some time but NASCAR fans who attend the Roush Fenway Fan Day in Concord, NC starting this Thursday will get a chance to see the new Fusion race car painted up and ready for action – sort of.

2013 Volvo V40 introduces breakthrough lifesaving feature

By John Goreham on May 23, 2012 - 8:19AM

New 2013 Volvo V40 will offer unique pedestrian airbag feature that will save many lives.

Mazda and Alfa Romeo to build new roadster

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2012 - 7:31AM

Mazda and Fiat have announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster.

The Route hybrid electric powertrain for fleet trucks. Photo courtesy of Wrights

The time for the Hybrid Electric Fleet Truck is now

By Don Bain on May 23, 2012 - 1:22AM

Wrightspeed is a provider of hybrid powertrains that can be retrofitted to existing delivery trucks to create a Hybrid Electric Fleet Truck (HEFT) with an electric motor drive and a diesel generator to create much greater fuel savings than passenger cars ever could, regardless of fuel efficiency.

Ford returns to pawn shop to pick up its stuff

By John Goreham on May 22, 2012 - 8:14PM

Change in fortunes for Ford results in some treasures being returned to the company.

Toyota showcased the Prius in New York on Earth Day last month. Photo©TMS

Toyota hits the mile marker of 4 million hybrids sold

By Don Bain on May 22, 2012 - 7:03PM

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) has recently announced reaching the mile marker of four million in global hybrid sales as of this April, from18 different hybrid models available in 80 countries around the world. During 2012, hybrid vehicles have accounted for a full 15 percent of the brand’s global sales.

Ford shipping Focus Electric models to dealerships

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 5:47PM

According to multiple sources, Ford Motor Company has begun shipping the initial wave of for-sale examples of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric to select dealerships in a very small launch market.

Tesla Model S to be delivered sooner and with longer driving range than expected

By David Herron on May 22, 2012 - 3:55PM

Tesla Motors announced today that Model S deliveries would begin on June 22, 2012, a month earlier than planned, and that the 85 kWh model will give a 320 mile driving range, 20 miles further than previously expected.

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The Next BMW M3 sedan will pack turbocharged inline 6

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 12:47PM

The modern BMW M3 raised some eyebrows when it was introduced with a naturally aspirated V8 engine but BMW purists should be appeased when the next generation of the BMW M3 arrives with an inline 6 cylinder engine – likely featuring forced induction.

Electric Car Insurance, The Hidden Story

By Nicolas Zart on May 22, 2012 - 12:27PM

It’s true, we are guilty as charged of only talking about the benefits of electric cars, EV in terms of performance and that “green” feeling. But who talks of EV car insurance?

The Synergy Aircraft offers better fuel economy than most cars

By Aaron Turpen on May 22, 2012 - 12:08PM

Having undergone flight tests, the Synergy craft has shown that it's capable of 40mpg.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang runs stock 11.60s, bests ZL1 again

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 11:29AM

A few weeks ago, General Motors made big news when they offered video of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 running a stock high 11 second quarter mile but the battle of high end muscle cars has just heated up as the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 has turned out a stock quarter mile time of 11.6.

2012 Ford Focus Electric Yahoo Pluggedin

2012 Ford Focus Electric stars in on-line celebrity game starting May 28th

By John Goreham on May 22, 2012 - 11:21AM

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric joins a celebrity cast star in a web program called Pluggedin hosted by Yahoo.

2013 Shelby GT500 shows more power after dyno test [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2012 - 8:27AM

Steve Turner, editor-in-chief of 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords magazine, put a 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 on a dyno and got some amazing results.

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