Automotive News (Page 1013)

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.

Ford Transit Connect Electric continues it route forward

Battery Maker Hurt While EV Makers Push Through

By Nicolas Zart on March 29, 2012 - 12:42PM

This past week hasn’t been tender to battery makers as recall packs and face bankruptcy, yet carmakers are still going ahead.

The Volvo S40 named top chick car of 2011

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2012 - 12:41PM

Some news statistics pertaining to new car sales from the 2011 year have been unveiled with the Volvo S40 sedan being found to be the most popular vehicle among female buyers and while “chick car” is a negative perception to some – being among the bestselling cars for female buyers is a goal of many automakers in the US.

Ferrari 250 GTO Cufflinks are the perfect accessory to your Ferrari

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 29, 2012 - 10:27AM

Have you ever dreamed of owning a Ferrari 250 GTO? If you love cars I am sure the answer is unequivocally “Yes!” Well how about a pair of Ferrari 250 GTO Ignition Cufflinks?

Preparing your car for summer: secrets and advice from Mopar

By John Goreham on March 29, 2012 - 9:48AM

With summer approaching it is time to de-winterize the ride and prepare for fun in the sun while preventing breakdowns

The image of the Shelby 1000hp Mustang with the wheels up

Shelby American 'accidentally' released faked photos of Shelby 1000

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2012 - 7:39AM

Shelby American admitted that the photos of the Shelby 1000 showing its front wheels lifting off the ground were “accidently” released to the press.

The 3-cylinder engine revolution

By Aaron Turpen on March 29, 2012 - 3:40AM

Now that 40mpg highway has become the norm in compact cars, automakers are pushing towards making that 50mpg, and are beginning to achieve that in Europe by downsizing engines without downsizing performance.

Mazda rolls out specs and info on 2014 MX-5 Miata

By Aaron Turpen on March 29, 2012 - 2:52AM

The world's best-selling roadster is about to get better, if the specifications from Mazda have anything to do with it. Expect to see a lot of improvement in the poor man's sports car.

AT&T Labs, Carnegie Mellon reveal vibrating GPS-enabled steering wheel prototype

By Anthony Faccenda on March 28, 2012 - 6:57PM

Vibrating steering wheel could help drivers navigate the road, while avoiding the distractions associated with a typical GPS.

GM and Chevy aim to save $2 billion in global advertising with new Ad agency

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 28, 2012 - 4:47PM

General Motors (GM) is hoping to save around $2 billion dollars over the next 5 years. This isn't on manufacturing, labor, materials, or productions costs but on what most automakers see as necessity to sell cars, advertising.

2013 Ford Explorer Sport has the punch, style, and swagger to bring back the faithful

By John Goreham on March 28, 2012 - 4:20PM

Ford has introduced a new 2013 Ford Explorer Sport edition which packs a lot of muscle, sport, and style into the favorite which had fallen from grace.

2013 Mazda CX-5 launches Six Million Dollar Man inspired ad campaign (Video)

By Anthony Faccenda on March 28, 2012 - 3:25PM

Mazda's new marketing promotion advertises the CX-5 as "Better. Stronger. Smarter" than its crossover competition.

The Terra SC charging station. Image courtesy of ABB.

ABB announces astonishingly quick Terra SC recharging stations

By Don Bain on March 28, 2012 - 2:20PM

ABB, a European power and automation technology company, has announced the availability of the Terra Smart Connect recharging station that can fully charge an electric car in 30 to 120 minutes.

Comparison of 2013 Lexus GS and ES front fascias

Push for Enticing New Lexus Models Continue

By Keith Griffin on March 28, 2012 - 12:39PM

First it was the all-new 2012 Lexus GS lineup introduced late last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Now comes the next in Lexus lineup: the ES sedan that gets it world debut at the New York Auto Show as the Japanese automaker continues its push to finally make enticing models.

Ford Now Offers Nine 40mpg+ Cars

By Nicolas Zart on March 28, 2012 - 12:03PM

You have to hand it to Ford when it comes to intelligently revamping its brand name, turn around and embrace the alternative drive, while intelligently increasing gas mileage with its gas cars.

Three good reasons why the Volvo C30 Electric would spark change in the US market

By John Goreham on March 28, 2012 - 10:03AM

The Volvo C30 Electric has the potential to change the game in the US electric car market in three important ways.

Romanian designers want a detachable engine

By Aaron Turpen on March 28, 2012 - 2:28AM

Three automotive designers aren't interested in carrying around a lot of dead weight, so they have proposed and designed a car with a detachable engine. Believe it or not, this is actually a good idea.

GM's adaptation of Legos could help protect your car from problems

By John Goreham on March 27, 2012 - 8:49PM

General Motors and WellStar Health System have jointly developed a novel approach using Legos to tackle serious problems

Ford Transit commercial van gets diesel option

Ford Makes Unexpected Diesel Choice

By Keith Griffin on March 27, 2012 - 5:09PM

Ford has made the unexpected announcement that the new Ford Transit cargo is going European as in it will actually have a diesel option – but you're going to have to wait. No Transit cargo van is going to be available until 2013.

GM has a plan to charge up Chevy Volt sales in China

By John Goreham on March 27, 2012 - 4:36PM

GM looks to local Chinese automotive research center to help get the Chevy Volt established in China

The 2013 Lexus GS 350-F. Photo courtesy of Lexus USA.

Lexus gives guidance to the world through the windshield

By Don Bain on March 27, 2012 - 4:11PM

The remarkably redesigned 2013 Lexus GS can now give you turn-by-turn navigation data with a heads up display projecting guidance information right before your eyes through the windshield.

Toyota Goes Against Tradition - Will Unveil Stunning Sedan

By Keith Griffin on March 27, 2012 - 3:33PM

Toyota announced plans today to unveil a stunning new sedan at the New York Auto Show. The debut comes April 5 at 10:30, which is the second day of the media previews.

2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE features road-racing inspired performance package

2013 Chevy Camaro 1LE package screams road-racing inspired performance

By Frank Sherosky on March 27, 2012 - 2:05PM

The road-racing inspired Camaro 1LE performance package returns for 2013 with unique gearing, suspension tuning, and tires; not to mention 426 horsepower.

Toyota and BMW drivers may see better mileage and power from new battery pact

By John Goreham on March 27, 2012 - 12:33PM

BMW announced today it will collaborate with Toyota to develop the next generation of lithium-ion batteries for use in hybrid vehicles

Opel Ampera dominates Monte Carlo Rally [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 27, 2012 - 11:26AM

The Chevy Volt's European cousin, the Opel Ampera, won the 13th International Monte Carlo Rally in the electric cars and alternative propulsion category over the weekend. This is the first-time the Opel Ampera has competed in the Monte Carlo and won.

Stirling Moss to drive famous Jaguar C-type at Donington Historic Festival

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 27, 2012 - 9:45AM

Sir Stirling Moss, a driving legend, will be at the at the Donington Historic Festival on Sunday May 6th, 2012. He will not just be a spectator though, as he will be driving the Jaguar C-type he drove to victory in the 1952 Reims Grand Prix.

Ford has begun production of its most fuel efficient car ever, 86 mpg

By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2012 - 7:51AM

Ford of Europe has begun production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic Technology, its most fuel-efficient, greenest car ever.

DOE bankrolls lightweight automotive material development

By Don Bain on March 27, 2012 - 3:30AM

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the two-year plan to provide $14.2 million in funding to develop and expedite the creation of high-strength, advanced, lightweight carbon fiber reinforced polymers, futuristic steel and other lightweight automotive materials to reduce the mass of cars, thus increasing efficiency without sacrificing structural integrity.

Jeep enters rarified air with 'Altitude' Limited Edition Grand Cherokee, Compass, Patriot Models

By Denis Flierl on March 26, 2012 - 10:24PM

Following an overwhelming response to the stealthy looking Jeep Grand Cherokee concept at the 2012 Houston Auto Show, Jeep has introduced a new limited-edition line called ‘Altitude.’

A123 Systems to spend $55 million replacing defective battery packs

By David Herron on March 26, 2012 - 9:40PM

A123 Systems announced today company engineers had found a manufacturing flaw requiring the company replace, costing the company $55 million, a large number of nanophosphate lithium ion battery packs manufactured by the company for five electric vehicle manufacturers.

BMW 5 series subject to recall for possible fires.

Staggering Recall of 1.3 million BMWs Worldwide

By Keith Griffin on March 26, 2012 - 9:01PM

BMW has announced a major recall of 1.3 million of its previous generation 5 and 6 series models for what is potentially a serious problem: an incorrectly mounted battery cable. Recalls because of potential fires has become a major problem for BMW in the last six months.

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