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.

1962 Ferrari 250 GTO sells for world record $35 million [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2012 - 7:37AM

The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO that was made for race driver Stirling Moss has become the world’s most expensive car, selling for $35 million.

Mazda MX-5 Miata 'Yusho' revealed at 240HP

By Aaron Turpen on June 3, 2012 - 1:24AM

A new Miata MX-5, called the Yusho, was revealed in Leipzig, Germany, as a concept with a fearsome 240 horses pounding away under its hood.

A123 Systems warns of financial danger, and is selling more stock

By David Herron on June 2, 2012 - 9:29PM

The financial woes befalling A123 Systems led management to issue a "going concern" warning, to tighten up expenses, and sell more stock, as the company faces steep losses due to defective battery packs and slow ramp up of production at partners including Fisker Automotive.

Cars.com defends Toyota Prius C, takes issue with Consumer Reports

By Anthony Faccenda on June 2, 2012 - 5:16PM

Despite a scathing review from Consumer Reports, Cars.com remains totally behind the Toyota Prius C.

PGA star Bubba Watson involved in strange late-night car chase

By Anthony Faccenda on June 2, 2012 - 4:06PM

Watson, winner of the 2012 Masters, reportedly drove around for nearly 40 minutes, because he was being followed by another vehicle.

Audi planning to elminate side mirrors

By Aaron Turpen on June 2, 2012 - 3:24PM

Audi plans to remove the side view mirrors on their race cars.

Fisker Karma announces battery recall, yet again

By Anthony Faccenda on June 2, 2012 - 2:54PM

Fisker's latest recall brings the total number of affected vehicles to 258.

New car features that will drive you crazy

By John Goreham on June 2, 2012 - 11:44AM

Here are the 5 most annoying new car features as voted by the Torque News staff. Tell us which ones make you crazy.

Toyota developing PS3-compatible track box for FR-S and Subaru BRZ.

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2012 - 9:15AM

Toyota is developing a new event recorder for the GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ that will allow drivers to upload data from the track to their PS3s.

Ford Focus EcoBoost sets 16 world speed records

By Aaron Turpen on June 2, 2012 - 12:55AM

Ford Focus 1.0-liter EcoBoost has set sixteen world speed records with the FIA with unmodified factory cars over distances ranging from 1 kilometer to 4,104.7km.

Ron Capps Dodge Charger runs a record 3.964 at 320.89mph

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2012 - 9:53PM

Tonight marked the first two rounds of qualifying for the Toyota NHRA SuperNationals in Englishtown New Jersey and while Toyota may be the title sponsor – it was the NAPA Dodge Charger funny car driven by Ron Capps who made the most noise as he turned a record elapsed time of 3.964 seconds on the 1,000 foot long track.

CARB offers answers to frequently asked plug-in vehicle questions

By David Herron on June 1, 2012 - 9:42PM

A new website launched by the California Air Resources Board aims to be a one-stop guide to answering all your questions about battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, as well as adoption guides for business, fleet owners and others.

Christopher Meloni's NYC condo comes with a Porsche Panamera Hybrid

By Anthony Faccenda on June 1, 2012 - 9:17PM

The former star of 'Law and Order: SVU' is selling his NYC condo for $12 million.

The Chevy Volt continues to dominate the Nissan Leaf in May 2012

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2012 - 8:40PM

The domination of the electric car segment in the USA by the Chevrolet Volt continued in May 2012 as the electric Chevy outsold the Nissan Leaf by a margin of better than 3 to 1 – helping the Volt to continue to pull away from the Leaf in terms of annual sales.

Hyundai records best-ever May sales

By Anthony Faccenda on June 1, 2012 - 8:05PM

Hyundai sold 67,019 vehicles in May, making it the company's third straight month with over 60,000 in sales.

MotoCzysz is making its powertrain available

MotoCzysz Powers Jeep Like SUV

By Nicolas Zart on June 1, 2012 - 6:40PM

MotoCzysz has taunted us with some impressive concepts in the past and after a few successful years winning races, emerges with a its own drivetrain that can power an electric car.

German Prior Design rdesigns the Ford Mustang with a new aero package

By Armen Hareyan on June 1, 2012 - 5:53PM

The 2005-2009 Ford Mustang just got a new European look courtesy of German tuning company Prior Design – which has put together the body kit shown on the right side for the early S197 generation Mustangs.

Mustang posts best numbers of 2012, pounds Camaro, Challenger in May

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2012 - 5:32PM

The Ford Mustang had an incredible month in May 2012, selling more vehicles than any car in the rear wheel drive performance car segment has this year in a single month along with comfortably beating the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in monthly sales.

GM closing one production line in Oshawa, 2,000 jobs lost

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2012 - 4:43PM

General Motors is reportedly planning to shut down one of the production lines at their Oshawa Ontario production facility, a move that could cost around 2,000 people their jobs.

Thousands of Shelby cars roar in unison to honor their maker [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2012 - 3:49PM

On Wednesday, May 30, thousands of Shelby engines around the world roared in unison in tribute to their maker Carroll Shelby.

Porsche 911 collector Magnus Walker "Urban Outlaw"

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2012 - 1:40PM

Magnus Walker is a very unique 911 Porsche collector that has a passion for the cars that he restores.

Millionaire Guess Jeans CEO loses 11 Ferraris and things more valuable [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2012 - 10:46AM

The co-founder of Guess Jeans is bankrupt and his $24.5 million Beverly Hills mansion and 11 Ferrari’s are seized in forced bankruptcy proceedings.

1969 Shelby GT500CS built by Retrobuilt, licensed by Shelby

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2012 - 9:05AM

Retrobuilt brings the past into the future with an officially licensed 1969 Shelby GT500 Convertible replica.

Volkswagen Passat wins Autobytel and AutoPacific 2012 top rating

By Aaron Turpen on June 1, 2012 - 2:21AM

The 2012 VW Passat has been voted the top-rated premium mid-size car in the Autobytel and AutoPacific 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards.

Lake County Sheriff's Dept. Teen Driver Challenge. Courtesy of Wikimedia.

National ADHD Awareness Day looks at teen drivers

By Don Bain on May 31, 2012 - 10:04PM

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) makes just getting through darkest adolescence troubling enough, but takes on nightmarish potential when teens with the disorder begin to drive the family car.

Ford's TechShop site. Photo courtesy of Ford

Ford engenders entrepreneurial innovation with TechShop plus

By Don Bain on May 31, 2012 - 7:45PM

Ford has provided an intellectual home to innovation for more than a century, and now is taking their penchant for the creation of intellectual property into the field via the Motor City Innovation Exchange, TechShop and Jump Start.

The 2013 Lexus ES 300h. Photo courtesy of Lexus

Details of 2013 Lexus ES 350, ES 300h released

By Don Bain on May 31, 2012 - 6:06PM

The 2013 Lexus ES 350 marks the sixth generation in over 20 years since the vehicle was first introduced and product details for this model and the hybrid variant, the 2013 Lexus ES 300h, were made public today.

Camaro ZL1, Corvette 427 Convertible to pace Belle Isle Grand Prix

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2012 - 4:49PM

The world of motorsports will return to Detroit this weekend with the rebirth of the Belle Isle Grand Prix and fittingly, the pace cars for two of the main events will be a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and a Chevrolet Corvette 427 Convertible.

Drive from Vancouver, Canada to San Diego

Liberating Range Anxiety With Long e-Highways

By Nicolas Zart on May 31, 2012 - 1:59PM

It is theoretically now possible to drive an electric car from San Diego to Vancouver with some time, planning and a good dose of curiosity.

Mopar Ram Runner beats the Ford SVT Raptor heads up

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2012 - 12:59PM

The folks at PickupTrucks.com recently took a production Ford SVT Raptor F150 and a Ram 1500 fitted with the Mopar Ram Runner package to a state park in southeastern California for the ultimate off-road head to head challenge dubbed the Duel in the Desert and when the dust settled – the Mopar Ram Runner proved itself as the better off-road truck.

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