Automotive News (Page 1020)

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.

Best new cars for moms - Mother's Day edition

By Anthony Faccenda on May 10, 2012 - 10:55AM

Since Mother's Day is right around the corner, Consumer Reports has created a list of the best new cars for moms of all types.

Ferrari 458 and California recalled for crankshaft failures

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2012 - 10:35AM

While supercars are generally not vehicles that you see affected by recalls, Ferrari has announced that they will recall select 458 and California models over a concern that the crankshaft could have been machined improperly which, over time, could lead to engine vibration and engine failure.

VW Passat drives 1,626 miles on one tank of fuel

By Denis Flierl on May 10, 2012 - 7:59AM

John and Helen Taylor complete a 1626-mile drive in Chattanooga-built 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI without stopping for fuel!

Google self-driving car with Nevada plates (Google / NV DMV)

Nevada issues first self-driving car license plates to Google

By Aaron Turpen on May 10, 2012 - 2:51AM

Google has received the first self-driving license plates for its fleet of Prius test cars in the State of Nevada. The customized license plates include self-driver 001.

California man could face jail time for washing his car in the driveway

By Anthony Faccenda on May 9, 2012 - 5:56PM

Vic Trierweiler could earn a $500 fine or up to 6 months in jail for violating city ordnances prohibited car wash residue runoff from entering storm drains.

Brammo raises bar for electric motorcycles with Empulse R launch

By David Herron on May 9, 2012 - 4:52PM

To thumping music in a trendy Sunset Blvd club before excited fans, Brammo launched the long-awated Empulse and Empulse R electric motorcycles, delivering ground-breaking performance, looks and features.

2013 Ford Escape will help customers stash and dash

By John Goreham on May 9, 2012 - 3:51PM

Ford’s 2013 Escape is the California Closets of automobiles with cubbies and clever helpers.

British Car Auctions is bringing American Muscle to the UK

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 9, 2012 - 1:44PM

A leading car auction company in the United Kingdom (UK), British Car Auctions (BCA) is set to get gearhead pulses racing as it launching auctions of classic American Muscle cars in partnership with DarCars Automotive Group from the US.

2013 Porsche Boxster offers more HP and more MPG

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2012 - 11:54AM

The fuel economy ratings have just been released for the 2013 Porsche Boxster and this more powerful yet smaller Boxer flat-six engine offers better fuel economy when mated to either the manual or automatic transmission options – with the most efficient models offering 22mpg around town and 32mpg on the open road.

Fire officials claim Fisker Karma responsible for Texas house fire

By Anthony Faccenda on May 9, 2012 - 11:43AM

Official reports indicate that the Karma caught fire three minutes after being driven into the owner's garage.

Aston Martin DBS Ultimate revealed online

By Anthony Faccenda on May 9, 2012 - 9:27AM

The limited edition vehicle will celebrate the British automaker's 100th anniversary.

Will new CUE system in the 2013 Cadillac XTS please or frustrate

By John Goreham on May 9, 2012 - 8:23AM

Every new 2013 Cadillac XTS will come with an iPAD to augment the customer user experience, but lacks a nephew to operate it

2015 Ford Mustang to have new global design

By Denis Flierl on May 9, 2012 - 7:19AM

The next generation Ford Mustang coming in 2015 will need to appeal to a whole new world.

Scion FR-S convertible coming in 2014

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2012 - 9:20PM

Recent reports say there will be a soft-top version of the Scion FR-S coming early in 2014.

Ford and Chrysler to work summer shut-down

By John Goreham on May 8, 2012 - 5:26PM

Bittersweet news for union families as automakers keep plants open to meet surging demand

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CARFAX reveals shocking truth about ignored recalls

By Don Bain on May 8, 2012 - 5:19PM

A new Carfax study has revealed over 2.7 million used cars with ignored auto recall issues are currently endangering the safety of commuters nationwide, reflecting the number of manufacturer mandated repairs simply not completed during 2011.

2013 Corvette ZR-1 to Pace 2012 Indy 500

By John Goreham on May 8, 2012 - 4:14PM

2012 Indianapolis 500 will be paced by the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

7,600 2012 BMW 3 Series recalled for faulty headrests

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2012 - 2:50PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and BMW have announced a recall of select 3 Series sedans from the 2012 model year over a concern that the headrest could move more than it should and in the event of an accident – the headrest could fail to provide proper restraint which may cause injuries to the driver and/or passenger.

A screenshot of the 2013 Ford Fusion config site

Build your 2013 Ford Fusion online now

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2012 - 2:15PM

Ford Motor Company has added the first configurator site for the upcoming 2013 Ford Fusion and while there are currently no prices for the new sedan – this build site allows prospective buyers a chance to look at the trimline and features of the 2013 Fusion set to arrive in dealerships later this year.

Ford Lincoln both show declines in short April 2012

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2012 - 1:06PM

April 2012 had 3 less business days for American car dealerships compared to April 2011, causing many automakers including Ford and Lincoln to show negative growth but things weren’t actually as bad as they look at first glance.

GM suffers from short month in April 2012 sales

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2012 - 12:45PM

There were only 24 selling days for American dealerships in April 2012 compared to 27 days in April 2011 – a difference that caused a noticeable drop in sales figures for General Motors but when you look at the daily sales rate, GM was actually on a better pace in April 2012 than they were one year ago.

Toyota adding jobs in Kentucky to build 2013 Camry and Avalon engines

By John Goreham on May 8, 2012 - 11:59AM

Toyota will expand Kentucky operations to meet demand for 2013 Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, and RAV-4 four-cylinder engines

The 2012 BMW 3 Series with M Performance Parts

BMW debuts M performance parts for new 3 and 5 Series

By Patrick Rall on May 8, 2012 - 11:22AM

The folks at BMW’s M Performance Parts division have just announced a spread of new high performance goodies for the 2012 BMW 3 Series and the 2011-2012 BMW 5 Series – including wheels, brakes, body parts, interior components and an exhaust system that can help make your new Bimmer sportier looking while also boosting performance.

Rimac Concept One tears up the track [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2012 - 7:45AM

Rimac Automovili gave us details of the Rimac Concept One last week, and now they’ve released a video of the supercar in action.

What auto manufacturer will attract the orphaned brand loyalists?

By Don Bain on May 8, 2012 - 2:05AM

As the cars in America age, making it the time to buy new cars, which brand will get the bulk of the former loyalists to brands like Hummer, Pontiac, Mercury, Saturn, Saab, Eagle, Geo, Plymouth and Oldsmobile that are now orphaned?

2013 Shelby GT500 takes on the Nurburgring [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2012 - 9:30PM

The 2013 Shelby GT500 was caught testing at the famed Nurburgring and gets captured on video.

BMW offers solar garage option to ActiveE buyers in five states

By Don Bain on May 7, 2012 - 8:41PM

BMW announced today their partnership with Real Goods Solar to offer ActiveE drivers the opportunity to charge their EV at home with clean solar energy at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles.

The front end of the new 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R

A closer look at the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R race car

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2012 - 8:04PM

We have known since the debut of the new 2013 SRT Viper that there would be a Viper GTS-R that would put the supercar back into factory backed LeMans racing and while information was short at the New York Auto Show debut – more information has quietly been posted on the DriveSRT website giving us a good look at what the SRT team to get the new Viper into the 2012 American LeMans Series.

The all-electric Toyota RAV4 EV revealed at EVS26

By Don Bain on May 7, 2012 - 6:37PM

The Toyota RAV4 EV, the first all-electric SUV to be produced, was revealed today at the Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles with a range of 100 miles and a 240 volt/40 amp charger, capable of a complete recharge in six hours.

2013 Dodge Dart production begins in Illinois

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2012 - 5:08PM

Today the Chrysler Group announced the start of production for the 2013 Dodge Dart at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois – with the very first new Dart to roll off of the line for public consumption being a 2013 Dart Rallye powered by the optional 1.4L turbocharged engine fitted to a manual transmission.

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