Automotive News (Page 1008)

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.

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.

Consumer Reports calls the Toyota Prius C "lackluster" and "cheap"

By Anthony Faccenda on May 31, 2012 - 12:57PM

The Toyota Prius C has been denied the recommendation of Consumer Reports.

Humvee from 'The Avengers' for sale on Ebay

By Anthony Faccenda on May 31, 2012 - 10:11AM

Though it may not be as nice as Tony Stark's Acura NSX, a military Humvee used in 'The Avengers' is currently up for grabs on Ebay.

550 hp 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG details released

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2012 - 7:45AM

Mercedes-Benz has released details on the new GL63 AMG high-performance SUV that will be arriving in the U.S.

THe 2012 Chevrolet Volt. Photo by Don Bain

Stable gas prices cutting into high mileage used vehicle value

By Don Bain on May 30, 2012 - 11:32PM

The fact gasoline prices have remained fairly steady over the last month has lead us to report something as surprising to us as it might be to you – the price of high mileage used cars is beginning to descend showing the concern about petrol prices is beginning to wane.

NRG fires back over ECOtality's lawsuit seeking to kill settlement with PUC

By David Herron on May 30, 2012 - 7:08PM

Last week ECOtality filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the settlement between the PUC and NRG that opens the door to a massive electric car charging station network to be run by eVgo in California.

3,000 in Africa using nothing but local electricity

3,000 Miles In Africa On Electricity

By Nicolas Zart on May 30, 2012 - 7:04PM

The Odyssey has begun as Xavier Chevrin tackles yet another daring project, this time to cross 3,000 miles in the heart of Africa with an electric car.

Millions of turbocharged vehicles making for greater efficiency

By Don Bain on May 30, 2012 - 5:16PM

Turbochargers are both quietly and vociferously changing the vehicles on the roads of today, as more and more cars, like the 11 models with EcoBoost engines coming from Ford this year, as well as top sellers like the Chevy Cruze and Sonic come off the showroom floor with this option built right in.

Dodge Ram named most dangerous vehicle in America

By Anthony Faccenda on May 30, 2012 - 4:23PM

A new study performed by 24/7 Wall St. has determined the seven most dangerous cars in the US.

Toyota Prius becomes 3rd bestselling nameplate in the world

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2012 - 3:59PM

While some may look at all hybrids as being of interest to just a small niche market, the Toyota Prius has officially become the 3rd bestselling nameplate in the world - trailing only the Toyota Corolla and the Ford Focus in terms of total global sales.

Graphic image created by Don Bain. © 2012

The Auto Accident turns 116 today

By Don Bain on May 30, 2012 - 3:14PM

No birthday cake will greet the anniversary of the first recorded auto accident today, which occurred on this date in 1896 when an early version of an automobile ran into a bicycle – Henry Wells spent a night in jail for the legal forerunner of careless driving, while bicyclist Evelyn Thomas went to the hospital with a broken leg.

Here are 5 exotic technologies that will blow your mind including seats that hug

By John Goreham on May 30, 2012 - 1:52PM

These technologies may seem weird, but once you try them you will want them - especially the lights.

Consumer Reports: Small eco models save just $145 per year

By Anthony Faccenda on May 30, 2012 - 11:54AM

Consumer Reports examines whether fuel economy packages are worth the extra cost.

The Ford Explorer based Police Interceptor Utility

California Highway Patrol chooses the Ford Explorer to replace the Crown Vic

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2012 - 11:06AM

The California Highway Patrol is in the market for a new fleet of police cruisers and with the Ford Crown Victoria out of production – the CHP has announced that they will beginning using the new Ford Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility next year.

The 5 coolest features your car will soon have, including 360° cameras

By John Goreham on May 30, 2012 - 11:03AM

These 5 new features soon available on most cars will change the driver’s experience for the better, including the 10,000 mile oil change interval.

GM set to announce partnership between Chevy and Manchester United

By Anthony Faccenda on May 30, 2012 - 9:59AM

The new venture comes just weeks after GM declared that it would be altering its marketing strategy, which included pulling ads from Facebook and the 2013 Super Bowl.

Largest car museum in North America opening June 2 [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2012 - 7:44AM

The LeMay museum will become the largest car museum in North America and will celebrate its grand opening on June 2, 2012.

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati, Maserati shut down operations after deadly earthquake

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2012 - 10:01PM

Tuesday morning around 9am local time (3am Eastern Standard Time), a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Northern Italy near Bologna, causing massive damage, 350 injured and at least 16 deaths – also causing Italian automakers Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and motorcycle builder Ducati to shut down their operations.

An inside look at the team behind the 2013 Shelby GT500 [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 29, 2012 - 8:50PM

Go behind the scenes and meet the Ford SVT team who are the faces of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500.

Fisker releases business update showing the company isn't in death throes

By David Herron on May 29, 2012 - 8:41PM

To hear some pundits say it, Fisker Automotive is in death throes because the Dept of Energy froze the loans, and the company laid off some workers, instead the company's inaugural business update paints the picture of a company successfully selling the Karma and raising investment dollars to launch production of the Atlantic.

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Best of the Best

By John Goreham on May 29, 2012 - 8:37PM

Robb Report awards the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca the Best of the Best Coupe honors.

The new Ford Focus Electric. Photo by Don Bain

A brief look at the new Ford Focus Electric

By Don Bain on May 29, 2012 - 8:22PM

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joined Ford engineers, executives and others involved in the EV industry to welcome the new Ford Focus Electric to Denver today and a brief drive revealed both more-than-adequate acceleration plus a quiet, agile and smooth ride from the 110-MPGe vehicle.

The Jeep Compass to be discontinued in 2014

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2012 - 5:47PM

The Jeep Compass has seen a spike in sales since receiving the front end redesign that allowed it to look like a mini Grand Cherokee but come late 2014 – the Compass will be no more.

Dramatic first race of the season for Global Rallycross won by legend Marcus Grönholm

By John Goreham on May 29, 2012 - 4:14PM

Grönholm and teammate Foust finish one two while Pastrana in the new Dodge Dart has a good outing.

Marchionne confirms Dodge Dart SRT4

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2012 - 3:40PM

During a recent interview with Automobile Magazine, Chrysler Group and Fiat SpA CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that the company is currently a Dodge Dart SRT4 but the Chief Exec did not offer any details on the high performance variant of the new C segment sedan.

Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be replaced by a new crossover

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2012 - 2:12PM

While speaking with the folks at Automobile magazine, Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that the Chrysler Town & Country minivan would be discontinued in 2014, with that slot in the Chrysler brand lineup being replaced with a new crossover.

What Will Fiat Do With Alfa Romeo?

By Nicolas Zart on May 29, 2012 - 2:06PM

It’s hard not to recognize the long lasting international meaning Alfa Romeo has in the world of Automobile. But what is Fiat doing with this unique heritage?

Severe Chevy Volt crash screams a question: Is the Volt really incendiary?

By David Herron on May 29, 2012 - 1:34PM

A severe crash last week destroyed a Chevy Volt, but caused no fire, casting doubt on the whole political firestorm last winter over the Volt fire risk.

EV Cross Country For The Yearly Price Of Running A Fridge

By Nicolas Zart on May 29, 2012 - 12:34PM

You have to hand it to Mitsubishi when it comes to revolutionizing the world of electric cars, EV with its affordable i MiEV. Driving an i MiEV cross-country is the electric equivalent of running a fridge for a year!

Fiat suspends business in Iran to support anti-nuclear effort

By Patrick Rall on May 29, 2012 - 11:46AM

We previously brought you the news that both Porsche and Hyundai had suspended their business operations in Iran to show support for the global anti-nuclear campaign but the biggest hit yet came this weekend as Fiat SpA announced that they would cease operations in Iran effective immediately.

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