Automotive News (Page 1023)

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.

Buy a Scion iQ, get a Sony PlayStation Vita bonus

By Don Bain on May 1, 2012 - 2:08PM

Through July 31, Scion iQ buyers will receive a PlayStation Vita (PS Vita), portable entertainment system, while supplies last, concurrent with the release of the world’s smallest four-seat vehicle.

Will the 25 year old BMW M3 move to a turbo-four engine

By John Goreham on May 1, 2012 - 1:10PM

The BMW M3 had modest roots and was almost an afterthought, but has become the brands defining sports car after 25 years of racing success using many different engines

2.7 million reasons to buy the Bertone Nuccio concept

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2012 - 7:51AM

The Bertone Nuccio concept that was on display at the Beijing Auto Show may be sold to a Chinese collector.

NRMA Insurance builds a car out of the extras most insurers don't cover

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2012 - 5:42AM

Think of it as a jigsaw puzzle with an engine in it. It's a new concept car from NRMA Insurance that is made up of all the "extra" parts that insurers often leave off of coverage, which can leave drivers hanging when something happens. If you can think of a cool name for this jalopy, they'll give you $10,000 as a thank you.

Guy Fieri's Lamborghini recovered from teens storage unit

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2012 - 10:14PM

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s Lamborghini Gallardo was found by authorities more than a year after it was stolen when investigating a teen suspected of a drive-by shooting.

Ford requiring dealer certification to sell Ford Focus Electric, later this spring

By David Herron on April 30, 2012 - 8:43PM

As the Ford Focus Electric prepares to enter dealer show-rooms, Ford is requiring prospective dealers to become certified as being ready to sell electric cars.

Toyota GT86 and Subaru BRZ capture the minds of judges to win "Car of the Year"

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 30, 2012 - 7:33PM

Toyota has succeeded in its aim of recapturing the minds of gearheads with the amazing new Toyota GT86 (aka Subaru BRZ). Now the new sports car has also captured the minds of expert international judges since it was just given a prestigious award, the 2012 Vehicle Dynamics International “Car of the Year” Award.

Electric fleet vehicles charge at commercial Plugless Power wireless charging st

Electric car charging is going wireless thanks to Plugless Power Technology

By Don Bain on April 30, 2012 - 5:32PM

Attendees to EVS26 next week can experience Plugless Power EV recharging on site, thanks to the developer of the technology, Evatran, who will field a booth at the annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in the Los Angeles Convention Center May 6 to 9.

Toyota RAV4 EV with magic Tesla pixie dust under the hood

Toyota to unveil specs of game changing electric SUV, the RAV4 EV

By David Herron on April 30, 2012 - 4:13PM

The new Toyota RAV4 EV is the result of the Tesla-Toyota partnership, features a Tesla-provided electric drive train, and is an all-electric SUV built on a RAV4 chassis, manufactured by Toyota, specifications to be unveiled next week, and launch expected in July 2012.

Infiniti hopes 2013 stretch M sedan will change the definition of luxury car in China

By John Goreham on April 30, 2012 - 3:45PM

Infiniti has come late to the party in China, but has a make-up plan to try to catch Buick and head off Cadillac at the pass

Fallbrook Technologies developing innovative supercharger

By Aaron Turpen on April 30, 2012 - 2:13PM

The supercharger will be based on Fallbrook's continuously variable planetary (CVP) technology called NuVinci and could help automakers downsize engines and increase fuel efficiency in a big way.

Chevy Volt-based Cadillac ELR coming in 2014

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2012 - 12:12PM

General Motors has loosely discussed the possibility of building a production version of the Cadillac Converj – a luxury coupe based on the hybrid electric drivetrain of the Chevrolet Volt – but reports now indicate that the electric Cadillac will be named the ELR and it will arrive late in 2013 as a 2014 model year vehicle.

The new Chrysler House in downtown Detroit

Sergio Marchionne to get new office in downtown Detroit

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2012 - 11:18AM

The Chrysler Group may root their headquarters in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills but as a part of the automaker’s commitment to the city of Detroit, Chrysler is opening a new business center in the new Chrysler House building in Detroit – while will include a new office for Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne.

Lamborghini trademarks 'Huracan' and moves away from bullfighting

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2012 - 7:53AM

Lamborghini has recently filed an application to trademark the Huracan name for future use.

M1 Abrams Tanks Getting Much Needed Upgrades

By Keith Griffin on April 29, 2012 - 9:29PM

General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded $31 million by the U.S. Army to begin upgrading 24 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks and 22 M1A2 System Enhance Package (SEP) Version One (V1) tanks to the M1A2 SEP V2 configuration. General Dynamics Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics.

Man sues BMW for giving him 20-month erection after motorcycle ride

By Anthony Faccenda on April 29, 2012 - 9:13PM

A man has filed a lawsuit against BMW North America claiming that a four-hour ride on his 1993 BMW bike has caused him to have an erection for 20 months.

NRG's electric car charging network creating new jobs in California

By David Herron on April 29, 2012 - 8:50PM

When California and NRG agreed to build new electric car charging infrastructure, it meant new jobs, new careers, and new job training programs, geared to training the workforce required to build and maintain infrastructure to support electric cars.

Special 2013 Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang Goes to Auction

By Keith Griffin on April 29, 2012 - 8:46PM

Get your bid in to own a one-of-a-kind Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang through a live auction at the SAE Foundation's 25th anniversary celebration.

Jeep sponsoring contest with Boys & Girl clubs

Jeep Will Reward Talented Kids with Big Parties

By Keith Griffin on April 29, 2012 - 8:16PM

Jeep is making it great to be a kid with a new creative contest with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Next Generation Electric Cars Around The Corner Promise Better Range

By Nicolas Zart on April 29, 2012 - 2:08PM

The world of electric cars is an exciting one where almost every week brings you a new chapter of this great adventure. With each new day, better ways of extracting more efficiency of a battery pack and an electric drivetrain is being discovered.

Aston Martin will end current DBS with Ultimate Edition

By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2012 - 7:51AM

Aston Martin will end the current DBS Production with 100 Ultimate Edition models.

Bugatti 16C Galibier: The fastest sedan in the world [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2012 - 7:08PM

Bugatti has just released a video teaser of the 16C Galibier four-door concept car that could be making it to production in the next few years.

Gas cars watch out, Nissan Leaf is getting popular in Norway

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 28, 2012 - 7:02PM

It seems the Nissan Leaf in Norway is quite popular as 1000 Nissan Leafs, an electric car, have been sold in the country in just six months.

Honda develops traffic congestion technology aiding drivers to avoid bad driving

By David Herron on April 28, 2012 - 6:07PM

Noting that car drivers influence other car drivers into traffic congestion, Honda has developed a technological aid that notifies car drivers about rapid acceleration and deceleration, coaching drivers into "smooth driving" patterns.

An image from the Healy Biodiesel home page.

Kansas firm boosting biodiesel production fourfold

By Don Bain on April 28, 2012 - 3:39PM

Healy Biodiesel is a Wichita company that has been producing refined biodiesel fuel for cars and trucks for five years and is now moving into a new 12,000 sq. ft. facility to allow a significant increase in their output.

Onboard information system, a win or lose appeal

The Deal Maker Or Breaker With Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid And Electric Car Info Systems

By Nicolas Zart on April 28, 2012 - 2:32PM

There’s no denying stepping into a hybrid, HEV, a plug-in hybrid, PHEV or a pure electric car, EV for the first time can be a little disconcerting at first. Then it all makes sense, if the right environment has been intelligently thought of.

2013 Audi Q5 completely updated to impress customers

By John Goreham on April 28, 2012 - 12:10PM

The 2013 Audi Q5 is thoroughly updated to stay ahead in the ultra-competitive luxury crossover market

Jon Olsson’s Audi R8 Razor GTR is over-the-top

By Denis Flierl on April 28, 2012 - 12:07PM

Take what Jon Olsson does on skis, add in an Audi R8, and give it a big dose of PPI Automotive design, and you’ve got one incredible ride.

Official 2013 Dodge Dart fuel economy beats Ford, Chevy, Toyota

By Patrick Rall on April 28, 2012 - 11:01AM

The formal entry of the 2013 Dodge Dart is rapidly approaching and last night, the folks from the Chrysler Group announced the fuel economy figures for the first models that will arrive in showrooms this summer with very good news – as the 2013 Dart will offer better fuel economy than comparable C segment models from Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota.

Event Data Recorders will likely be mandated

By Aaron Turpen on April 28, 2012 - 4:46AM

With passage of Senate Bill 1813 (aka Map-21) and its likely passage through the House, automakers will be required to install EDRs into cars starting in 2015.

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