Automotive News (Page 1021)

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.

Chrysler Group sending 2 unique concepts to Beijing

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 7:47PM

The ink hasn’t dried on the press releases from the 2012 New York Auto Show as the general public begins to pour into the Javits Center in NYC but the automotive world has already looked forward – with the Chrysler Group announcing a pair of wild looking concepts based on production models headed for the 2012 Beijing Motor Show that opens later this month.

US government freezes GM CEO Akerson’s pay for 2012

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 7:06PM

The United States Treasury Department announced today that the chief executive officers of several companies who received “bailout assistance” will have their pay for the 2012 year frozen at the 2011 levels – meaning that General Motors CEO Dan Akerson will not receive a raise this year.

The Acura RLX Concept debuts at the NY Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 4:42PM

Among the big debuts at the 2012 New York Auto Show was the Acura RLX Concept and while this new flagship luxury sedan from Honda might not have gotten the most attention from the media at the Big Apple show – American Honda expects the future production version of the Acura RLX to help Acura compete more with other full size luxury sedans in North America.

Cadillac turns to the Beach Boys for inspiration

By Aaron Turpen on April 6, 2012 - 3:28PM

In an attempt to remain at the forefront of driver safety technology, Cadillac will be introducing a new Beach Boys-inspired safety seat that vibrates to alert drivers to impending collisions.

S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY award announcement, World Car Awards 2012

Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY named 2012 World Green Car

By Aaron Turpen on April 6, 2012 - 3:02PM

The S 250 CDI beat out 22 other contenders for the win, giving Mercedes the second win in the history of the World Green Car award from Bridgestone after being selected by three experts representing three regions of the world.

Nissan opens eBay storefront in the UK

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 6, 2012 - 2:17PM

Nowadays it seems that all types of companies have eBay storefronts, no matter what they sell. Automakers are no exception to this trend, as Nissan recently launched an official eBay storefront in the United Kingdom (UK).

Nissan DeltaWing heading to Europe for further development and testing

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 6, 2012 - 1:46PM

Nissan's innovative race car project, the Nissan DeltaWing, is now headed to Europe for further testing for it's 24 Hours Le Mans debut later this year in June.

The 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R puts the snake back into ALMS racing

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 1:39PM

Everyone knew that the new 2013 SRT Viper would make its debut this week at the 2012 New York Auto Show but SRT CEO and President surprised the motorsports world when introduced the new SRT Viper GTS-R – a purpose built race version of the new Viper destined for the ranks of the American LeMans Series (ALMS).

The Terrafugia Transition Flying Car Airplane Is Taking Off At Last

By Nicolas Zart on April 6, 2012 - 1:16PM

Since the 1950s people have dreamed and thought of cars that could fly, or airplanes that could be driven on the streets. The Terrafugia Transition Flying Car Airplane is the closest to what it gets and is inches away from achieving its goal.

Electric car sound signature called e-sound created by Audi

By John Goreham on April 6, 2012 - 12:46PM

Electric cars need to alert pedestrians of their approach and Audi has developed a sound signature it call e-sound to do the job.

The photoshopped image of the Shelby 1000 with the wheels up

The Shelby 1000 Mustang makes its auto show debut in New york

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 11:45AM

While the ultra high performance Ford Mustang built by Shelby American made its online debut in pictures that turned out to be photoshopped, the 2012 New York Auto Show brought the incredible new Shelby 1000 Mustang into the public eye for the first time at the same auto show that introduced the world to the Shelby name back in 1962.

Nissan to run Nurburgring 24 hours with a production GT-R Club Track Edition [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2012 - 10:44AM

Nissan will compete in the 2012 Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race using a stock 2013 GT-R Club Track Edition supercar.

Toyota adding hundreds of new high paying jobs in the US

By John Goreham on April 6, 2012 - 9:39AM

Continuing its in-sourcing trend in the US, Toyota’s Technical Center is adding 250 highly skilled jobs to its Michigan design locations and also opening a new office in Silicon Valley

Evoque gets another award, named World Design Car of the Year 2012

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2012 - 7:40AM

The Range Rover Evoque has won another award to add to its long list. The new vehicle made by Land Rover has been crowned World Design Car of the Year 2012.

2013 Cadillac XTS price to start at $44,995

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 6:20PM

General Motors has just announced the pricing for the 2013 Cadillac XTS, and when their new flagship full sized premium luxury sedan hits showrooms later this spring, it will carry a base price of $44,995 including destination.

Nissan's Ghosn says electric vehicles will be 10% of new cars sold in 2020

By David Herron on April 5, 2012 - 4:58PM

In a keynote address at the NY Auto Show yesterday, Nissan's CEO Carlos Ghosn remained bullish and confident in the Nissan-Renault zero emissions vehicle vision, that the two companies will have sold 1.5 million electric cars worldwide by 2016, and that rising oil prices will be the driver.

The totally redesigned 2013 Toyota Avalon. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota reveals a beautifully redesigned 2013 Avalon at NYIAS

By Don Bain on April 5, 2012 - 4:42PM

The completely reimagined 2013 Toyota Avalon had its World Debut at NYIAS today, embodying President Akio Toyoda’s vision of more exciting vehicles – and it’s designed, engineered, manufactured, delivered and serviced in America.

The new DeLorean DMC electric vehicle at the New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 4:40PM

It has been over 35 years since John DeLorean debuted his vision of the new age of automobiles at the 1977 Detroit Auto Show but with the opening of the 2012 New York International Auto Show, the epic gullwing American sports car made its reemergence into the auto show world – this time powered by a high tech electric drivetrain in the form of the new DeLorean DMCev.

The 560hp 2012 BMW M6 Convertible debuts at the NY Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 3:44PM

Among the world debuts at the 2012 New York Auto Show is the introduction of the 2012 BMW M6 Convertible - a high performance droptop slated to hit North American dealerships this summer with a price starting well above the $100k mark but just like the M6 Coupe, the M6 ‘vert comes with all of the high performance goodies that you would expect from BMW’s performance division.

Infiniti LE Concept unveils 0 emissions luxury that requires no plugs

By Aaron Turpen on April 5, 2012 - 2:08PM

The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) promised a lot of great unveils this year, but the Infiniti LE Concept may be the best yet, featuring not only zero emissions driving with luxurious style, but hands-free powering via self-parking, inductive charging - because luxury shouldn't require wires and plugs.

Willie G retiring from Harley Davidson

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 2:06PM

It was recently announced that Willie G. Davidson, Senior Vice President and Chief Styling Officer of Harley Davidson motorcycles will retire on April 30th of this year and while we make no claims to be Harley Davidson experts, TorqueNews was able to talk to a hardcore Harley enthusiast well known around the internet.

Ferdinand Porsche, legendary designer of Porsche 911, dies at 76

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 5, 2012 - 1:59PM

Ferdinand Porsche, the legendary designer of the Porsche 911, has died today at the age of 76 in Austria.

Chevy Camaro bests Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger in March 2012

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 1:33PM

After leading the division in January and trailing the Ford Mustang in February, the Chevrolet Camaro battled back in March 2012 to claim the title of best selling muscle car for the month – beating the Mustang by a narrow margin of just 246 units.

CODA Automotives, a potential electric car

CODA Automotive Uses Mr. Electric For Its EV GE WattStation Charging Station

By Nicolas Zart on April 5, 2012 - 1:09PM

When it comes to electric cars, EV, CODA has one alternative that should please many in terms of range and everyday use, and now with a favored GE WattStation charging station installation partner, Mr. Electric.

Volkswagen Up! wins 2012 World Car of the Year Award

By Anthony Faccenda on April 5, 2012 - 1:09PM

Volkswagen's microcar bested the 2012 BMW 3 Series and Porsche 911 to win this year's title.

2013 Subaru BRZ priced, starting at just $25,495

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 12:14PM

After months of speculation, the price for the 2013 Subaru BRZ for the US market has been announced – with the cost of the 200 horsepower, rear wheel drive sports coupe starting at a surprisingly low $25,495 (including a $750 destination and handling fee).

Lexus continues to wow consumers with unveiling of new 2013 ES350 and ES300 hybrid

By John Goreham on April 5, 2012 - 12:02PM

The entirely new 2013 Lexus ES350 is evolving into a line of cars with a new hybrid drive option, new look, and a new interior

Refreshed 2013 Ram 1500 gets 8-speed trans, more Hemi HP in New York

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2012 - 10:59AM

The Chrysler Group announced the details for their 2013 Ram 1500 today with a slight facelift, more power from the Hemi, the new Pentastar V6, an air suspension system, start/stop technology and an 8-speed automatic transmission for both engines that is expected to help increase fuel economy by roughly 20%.

New 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL class debuts at NYIAS

By John Goreham on April 5, 2012 - 9:54AM

The new 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL class features improvementss across the board including safety upgrades, more powerful and fuel efficient engines, and interior changes sure to be welcome by drivers hauling families.

Hyundai Makes Surprise Announcement of Two Santa Fe Models

By Keith Griffin on April 5, 2012 - 9:15AM

Hyundai managed to do the impossible – keep the launch of its 2013 Santa Fe Long Wheelbase model almost a complete secret before it was launched at the New York Auto Show. That's practically unheard of in this day and age.

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