Automotive News (Page 1007)

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.

Hertz offers a greater charging station network in London

EV Rentals Help Drive Electric Car Introduction

By Nicolas Zart on May 16, 2012 - 1:03PM

The Hertz Corporation is working with Source London's electric vehicle, EV charging network in order to facilitate electric car rentals and increase range.

Leaked Fisker Atlantic docs reveal pricing, specs and production details

By Anthony Faccenda on May 16, 2012 - 1:02PM

Newly discovered Fisker documents, dated from several weeks ago, showcase previously unknown facts about the upcoming EV.

GM adding 600 jobs in Lansing to build the 2013 Cadillac ATS

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2012 - 11:31AM

General Motors will start a second shift in July at the Lansing Grand River Assembly plant to prepare for the increased production of the sporty new 2013 Cadillac ATS – with 600 jobs being added in Michigan to build the new compact Caddy sedan.

Fiat USA giving away 10 Fiat 500 models to Facebook fans

By Anthony Faccenda on May 16, 2012 - 11:28AM

Fiat USA is celebrating its 500,000th fan on Facebook by giving away 10 brand new 2012 Fiat 500 vehicles.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Scores Back-to-Back Wins

By Keith Griffin on May 16, 2012 - 9:56AM

Just in time for summer top-down driving, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has named the Mazda MX-5 Miata its 2012 Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 feature helps avoid embarrassment

By John Goreham on May 16, 2012 - 8:14AM

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will be the first in history to have launch control.

Air-powered cars: Tata Air Car plans to go to production

By Aaron Turpen on May 16, 2012 - 4:38AM

Despite questionable science and wild engineering claims, Tata India appears serious about taking their compressed air powered car to production.

Toyota retakes top spot as world's largest automaker, ousting GM

By Aaron Turpen on May 16, 2012 - 4:04AM

Last year a combination of economic recession and the Japanese tsunami caused Toyota to lose its position as the world's largest auto manufacturer by volume, with General Motors taking its place. Now Toyota has taken that title back.

THe 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Photo by Don Bain

How TARDEC's military research advances automotive technology

By Don Bain on May 16, 2012 - 2:22AM

At the Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) in Warren, Mich., the current project may one day be part of the latest fuel saving features in a Chevrolet or Ford.

GM pulls ads from Facebook, could other automakers follow?

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 15, 2012 - 9:48PM

General Motors has surprised quite a lot of people by pulling its ads from the largest and most influential social media network on the planet, Facebook.

The Quantum Ford F-150 PHEV. Photo courtesy of Quantum.

Quantum bringing Plug-in F-150 to Alternative Clean Transport Expo

By Don Bain on May 15, 2012 - 4:42PM

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies will bring their modified Plug-in Hybrid Ford F-150 to the 2012 Alternative Clean Transportation Exposition (ACT Expo) May 15-17.

Indy 500 Chevy Corvette Pace Driver Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri celebrity chef to pace Indy 500 in 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

By John Goreham on May 15, 2012 - 4:36PM

Guy Fieri will drive the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 pace car at the 96th Indy 500 later this month.

The 2013 BMW 135is enters atop the 1 Series range

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 3:55PM

BMW issued a statement this morning announced the vehicle slated as the “new top performance model 1 Series for 2013” in the form of the new BMW 135is – a compact 2-door coupe and sedan packing more power and enhanced performance measures compared to the 2013 BMW 135i.

2013 Nissan Altima Gets its New Start

By Keith Griffin on May 15, 2012 - 1:48PM

Today marked the start of production of the new 2013 Nissan Altima at the company's Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennesseee: the start of the 5th generation of the popular midsize sedan.

Porsche launches the first prototype hybrid 918 test cars

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 12:59PM

The Porsche 918 will introduce the world to the German hybrid electric supercar later this year and the innovative sports car has just gotten a step closer to production as the Stuttgart based automaker has built and launched the initial test prototypes of the new 918.

Audi's Smart Electric Bike Is A Sweet Ride

By Nicolas Zart on May 15, 2012 - 12:24PM

One might remember the German EH Line article written last month*, well here’s another German eBike and none other than Audi is behind it.

Prius C side impact test by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

IIHS Names Malibu Eco, Hyundai Azera and Prius C Top Safety Picks

By Keith Griffin on May 15, 2012 - 11:01AM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has added the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 2012 Hyundai Azera and the 2012 Toyota Prius C to its list of vehicles earning the Top Safety Pick designation.

Jay Leno rides the Mission-R electric superbike [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2012 - 7:57AM

Jay Leno invited the team from Mission Motors to his garage to learn about the Mission-R electric motorcycle and took it for a spin.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris is on the fast track

By Don Bain on May 15, 2012 - 5:39AM

High mileage vehicles are selling well this summer and the 2012 Toyota Yaris seems to be hitting a sweet spot - sales are up 140 percent in April over last year with a 70 percent increase so far in 2012.

Electric car owners to pay $1/gallon equivalent under PG&E electricity rate proposal

By David Herron on May 14, 2012 - 11:40PM

A new electricity rate proposed by PG&E for electricity customers would simplify time-of-use metering for electric car owners, and lower off peak rates to the equivalent of $1/gallon gasoline.

2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid selling like hot cakes

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2012 - 9:20PM

Toyota's 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid was the third-fastest-selling car in the U.S. in April. In March, it was the second-fastest.

2013 Ford Fusion with chief designer Chris Hamilton

New Ford Fusion Earns Award for Design and Elegance

By Keith Griffin on May 14, 2012 - 9:17PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion has won the Gene Ritvo Award, which honors the best in design in the automotive world, from concept to production to marketing. The honor is awarded to the vehicle that best defines elegance in design.

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia. Photo by Don Bain

Chinese buyers returning to showrooms, boosting sales 12.5 percent

By Don Bain on May 14, 2012 - 8:51PM

Chinese buyers are returning to automotive showrooms after modest sales in March lead most to believe the bloom was off the burgeoning Asian market. Sales are up 12.5 percent over April 2011.

Siemens electric trucks on eHighway of the Future

Siemens envisions trucks and overhead power lines on eHighway Of the Future

By David Herron on May 14, 2012 - 7:39PM

Diesel trucks account for a large portion of the pollution plaguing our cities, and Siemens is testing a system to use components from electric rail systems on those corridors with massive truck populations.

Toyota 100 Cars for Good begins taking your votes today

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2012 - 5:43PM

Toyota is asking the public to pick a charity a day for the next 100 days to receive a free vehicle as part of their annual 100 Cars for Good event. You can vote for your charity picks starting right now.

2012 Hyundai Elantra airbag slices off driver's ear, spurs federal investigation

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2012 - 5:28PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the 2012 Hyundai Elantra after reports that a side impact curtain airbag severed part of a driver’s ear when it opened during an accident.

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses 3

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:43PM

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses 2

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:42PM

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:41PM

Honda Jet's strange looking aircraft aces first flight

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 4:34PM

The upstart ailine manufacturer is moving ahead with a product and a plan that sounds oddly familiar

Subscribe to