Automotive News (Page 1026)

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.

The Zoleco aerodynamic car gets 91mpg without electrification

By Aaron Turpen on March 26, 2012 - 1:54AM

Built in a home shop by an enthusiast, the aero car gets 91 miles per gallon without being a hybrid, using only gasoline and extremely well-engineered shaping for this awesome home project gone extreme.

Zoleco rear quarter

By Aaron Turpen on March 26, 2012 - 1:22AM

Zoleco rear

By Aaron Turpen on March 26, 2012 - 1:21AM

Zoleco molding shaped

By Aaron Turpen on March 26, 2012 - 1:19AM

Zoleco molding added (untrimmed)

By Aaron Turpen on March 26, 2012 - 1:17AM

Zoleco bare frame

By Aaron Turpen on March 26, 2012 - 1:15AM

Volvo's Mean Green hybrid big rig to attempt another record smash

By Aaron Turpen on March 25, 2012 - 10:17PM

With 16 liters of engine and 149 kilowatts of motor putting out a total of 2,000 horsepower, the Mean Green has already made a huge skid line on the heavy truck drag racing field. Now Boije Overbrink, its driver, wants to shatter the record.. again.

ROBOT CROSSING AHEAD. Graphic © 2012 Don Bain

Let the autonomous car drop you off and find a place to park itself

By Don Bain on March 25, 2012 - 9:56PM

Autonomous, self-driving or robotic cars are rapidly heading towards us in the fast lane, possibly arriving long before anyone thought possible.

EH Line's King Of The Hill Street Racer

By Nicolas Zart on March 25, 2012 - 1:17PM

EH Line set out to introduce its top of the line eBike Street Racer calling it the "Ferrari" of electric bike.

Severn Valley Motorsport creates a monster Nissan GT-R

By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2012 - 10:35AM

Severn Valley Motorsport has taken a stock Nissan GT-R and turned it into the "HULK" which pumps out a mind-numbing 1250 horsepower. Watch the video as they take it up to 218 mph.

AutoNation promo sells new cars on eBay at half price

By Anthony Faccenda on March 24, 2012 - 10:21PM

AutoNation's new promotion features 29 vehicles for sale at 50 percent off the MSRP.

Eric Clapton's custom $3 million Ferrari caught on tape (video)

By Anthony Faccenda on March 24, 2012 - 7:41PM

Clapton's customized Ferrari boasts a V-12 engine and a modified 458 Italia body.

Electric car fast charging controversy clouded by California's new plans

By David Herron on March 24, 2012 - 7:18PM

Yesterday California apparently made a big endorsement of the CHADEMO DC Fast Charge standard, a potentially ill-fated decision depending on a decision expected from the SAE J1772 committee this summer.

Fisker seeks additional $100 million to reopen Delaware plant and produce Nina model

By Anthony Faccenda on March 24, 2012 - 5:45PM

Fisker is working on obtaining an extra $100 million in fundraising by the end of March to meet its $1 billion goal.

Top 5 2011 most stolen and least stolen cars may surprise you

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2012 - 5:36PM

Even though car thefts are at their lowest levels since the 1980’s, cars are still being stolen at a high rate every day in the U.S. And thanks to the number of anti-theft devices on the market, it has had an effect on the number of thefts here in North America.

Schiotis wins award from Goodyear for heroism

Astonishing Highway Hero Honored by Goodyear

By Keith Griffin on March 24, 2012 - 5:16PM

Mike Schiotis of Spring Hill, Tenn., has been named the 2011 Goodyear North North America Highway Hero for saving a woman from a gun wielding attacker. The presentation was made during the Mid-America Trucking Show, which is taking place this week in Louisville, Ky.

Infiniti trademarks several car names - hints at future hybrids?

By Aaron Turpen on March 24, 2012 - 5:15PM

Infiniti has trademarked several names, including G35h, G30t and G22d, possibly pointing to future plans for a hybrid, diesel, and more as early as 2014.

Volvo recalls 12,000 Chinese vehicles for airbag or fuel leak fault

By Don Bain on March 24, 2012 - 4:53PM

Volvo is recalling over 12,000 of its best selling models in China for faults in the wiring that can lead to airbag failure or an undercoating that can cause fuel leaks.

GM Ecotec Engine Hits 3 million Mark at Spring Hill Plant

By Keith Griffin on March 24, 2012 - 4:47PM

GM is touting the fact that its General Motor Spring Hill powertrain plant produced its 3-millionth Ecotec engine this week but the bigger story is really the fact that is has produced 1 million of the engines in the last 30 months alone.

Porsche recalling 2012 911 Carrera S for fire hazard

By Don Bain on March 24, 2012 - 3:36PM

One of Porsche’s premiere models, the 2012 911 Carrera S, known worldwide for it’s hot performance, is now getting hotter thanks to a fault in the fuel line.

Colorado residents can get $13,500 in tax credits for purchasing Chevy Volt

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 24, 2012 - 1:21PM

Colorado residents who are looking to buy or lease the Chevy Volt will be happy to hear they are eligible to receive a total of $13,500 in federal and State Tax credits.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed continues its extraordinary event for 2012

The Goodwood Festival of Speed Promises Spectacular Races and A Rare Auction

By Nicolas Zart on March 24, 2012 - 1:02PM

The Goodwood Festival of Speed promises to deliver twice the amount of fun with plenty of racing, a unique Bugatti and Lotus collection going to auction filled with other treasures.

Ferrari P4/5 Nurburgring experience offers car enthusiasts some great prizes

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2012 - 8:04AM

The Ferrari P4/5 race car by James Glickenhaus and The Possibility Project are teaming up to bring automotive enthusiasts some incredible prizes.

Infiniti JX and Cirque du Soleil, err really?

By Aaron Turpen on March 24, 2012 - 3:04AM

What do you get when you combine the world's most well-known modern dance troupe with the world's least-known luxury car brand? An 11 minute live streaming event from Montreal to promote the Infiniti JX.. through dance.

The Subaru BRZ runs the quarter in 15.3 seconds

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 11:13PM

The first set of performance testing numbers for the upcoming Subaru BRZ sports coupe have hit the internet and the 200 horsepower rear wheel drive coupe has turned in some balmy numbers – with a 0-60 time in the 7 second range and a quarter mile time that is likely to make many drag racing fans shake their heads.

California settles energy crisis lawsuit, enabling NRG to build electric car charging network

By David Herron on March 23, 2012 - 10:32PM

California's Gov. Jerry Brown today announced a settlement with NRG over its role in the California Energy Crisis, in turn NRG gets to own and operate a massive electric car charging network.

Honda recalls 2006 CR-V for suspension failure risks

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 9:58PM

American Honda has issued a recall for select 2006 Honda CR-V compact SUVs over a concern that the passenger’s side front lower control arm could break – making it near impossible to control the vehicle is traveling at speed when this suspension component fails.

SRT Motorsports to announce new Dodge Dart race program

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 9:33PM

The Dodge NASCAR program might be facing a questionable future with their only major Sprint Cup team moving to Ford next year but the Chrysler Group is spreading to new forms of racing and next Monday, the folks from SRT Motorsports and Dodge will hold a press conference to announce a new racing venture featuring the 2013 Dodge Dart.

The 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon. Photo by Aaron Turpen

2012 Cadillac CTS-V redefines Sport Wagon for the 21st Century

By Don Bain on March 23, 2012 - 8:24PM

Upon seeing the 2012 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon at the Denver Auto Show Wednesday, it was, in simple terms, love at first sight.

BMW i8 to pack 393hp, 406tq, 0-62 under 5 seconds

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2012 - 7:21PM

Since the BMW i8 began making its motor show rounds around the world it has been speculated that the unique German hybrid sports car would feature a gasoline-only version that would wear the famed M badge and while new reports indicate that there will be no M version of the I8- the sleek BMW sports car could pack more power than originally expected.

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