Automotive News (Page 1040)

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.

Amphitrucks - When driving on land is just not good enough

By Aaron Turpen on February 14, 2012 - 2:13PM

Detroit's Gibbs Technologies specializes in amphibious vehicles for commercial, personal, and military use. They have unveiled two new models of amphibious trucks aimed towards the specialty cargo market and search and rescue.

The Hiriko Electric City Car Wants To Be Your City Solution

By Nicolas Zart on February 14, 2012 - 1:24PM

There is a lot to like about the electric city car named Hiriko. A consortium based in Spain wants to introduce this little folding electric as the world’s answer to congested cities.

Chevy Camaro to be made available in the UK

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 14, 2012 - 1:15PM

If you are living in the United Kingdom and have longed to drive some Detroit Muscle from Chevrolet, your prays and desires have been answered. That is because The Chevy Camaro is now going to be available in Britain.

Hans Blesse replaces Pieter de Waal at BMW Mottorad USA

By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2012 - 1:14PM

In a major personnel change in BMW Motorrad sales, Hans Blesse, appointed Vice President BMW Motorrad USA, replaces Pieter de Waal as he goes into retirement.

Hyundai Equus Has Staggering Advantage Over Competition in Important Areas

By Keith Griffin on February 13, 2012 - 9:30PM

The 2012 Hyundai Equus is coming out on top with a staggering advantage over its competition according to info provided at a media launch of the refreshed model in Las Vegas.

Bob Lutz says Volt bashing by right wingers harming American workers

By David Herron on February 13, 2012 - 8:08PM

GM's former CEO Bob Lutz publishes another op-ed piece in Forbes defending the Chevy Volt, and this time pointing fingers at right wing media figures, claiming their Volt bashing will cost American Jobs.

2 Hybrid work trucks no real man can be without

By Aaron Turpen on February 13, 2012 - 7:41PM

For those who work for a living, pickup trucks are a fact of life. As much as environmentalists hate trucks, their ubiquitous presence in the USA is not likely to change anytime soon if sales figures are any indication. Here are 2 hybrid work trucks that can help take a bite out of the environmental stigma pickups have been saddled with.

Automakers tell Senate: 'Don't raise our recall violation fines'

By Anthony Faccenda on February 13, 2012 - 6:11PM

The auto industry is urging Congress not to raise the maximum penalties for recall related infractions.

CERV. (PRNewsFoto/Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.)

U.S. Army bringing Quantum's CERV to Chicago Auto Show

By Don Bain on February 13, 2012 - 4:40PM

The Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV), developed by Quantum, is the U.S. Army’s new diesel-electric hybrid military vehicle coming to the largest auto show in North America, highlighting its ability to save taxpayer dollars and soldiers' lives, while lowering greenhouse emissions at the same time.

Saturday Night Live spoofs Chrysler Super Bowl Commercial

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 13, 2012 - 2:19PM

If you are an automaker, how do you know your Super Bowl commercial has become the talk-of-the-town and has made it into current pop culture? You get spoofed on Saturday Night Live, which is what happened with Chrysler's Super Bow commercial.

Sketch of Kia KH rear wheel luxury sedan

Kia Unveils Unexpected Sketches for New Flagship Sedan

By Keith Griffin on February 13, 2012 - 10:03AM

Kia has released unexpected sketches of what it says will be its all-new flagship sedan with some distinct design flairs that show the Korean automaker is working hard to come out from the shadow of its parent company.

Chrysler recalling almost 10,000 Dodge Charger police cars

By Anthony Faccenda on February 12, 2012 - 10:19PM

Two potentially hazardous defects would make life a little more difficult for law enforcement.

Cadillac XTS has extensive safety features available.

Cadillac Has Little Known Ways to Improve Safety

By Keith Griffin on February 12, 2012 - 7:47PM

The Cadillac XTS that debuts this fall as a 2013 model is using some little known technology to improve the vehicle’s safety and make it a leader in technology for other models in the Cadillac family.

Suzuki continues its dominance in India as it sells its 10 millionth car

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 12, 2012 - 7:36PM

Suzuki, or more specifically Maruti Suzuki, has just sold its 10 millionth vehicle in India. Maruti Suzuki is the first automaker to achieve this impressive milestone in India.

Tesla Motors Bets It All With Its Electric SUV Model X

By Nicolas Zart on February 12, 2012 - 4:31PM

After a few years of rumors, Tesla Motors finally announced it would build its electric SUV, much to our astonishment.

Nissan Rolls Out NV200 Compact Cargo Van at Chicago Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on February 12, 2012 - 10:38AM

Lost amidst the hype of the new Nissan 370Z introduced at the Chicago Auto Show (still ongoing in the Windy City through Feb. 19) was the North American intro of the Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van, which is hitting the market at the right time to make a major impact.

The 2012 Porsche 911 hits US dealerships

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2012 - 9:52AM

The 2012 Porsche 911 is billed by the German automaker as possibly being the greatest in the storied history of the 911 family and it was announced earlier this week that the revised 2012 911 coupe is now available at dealerships around the United States.

2013 VW Beetle will re-enter America with a TDI diesel option at 39mpg

By Aaron Turpen on February 11, 2012 - 11:44PM

Volkswagen is bringing back the diesel option for the popular Beetle (aka Bug), this time with an all-new TDI clean-diesel system that sports a 29mpg city and 39mpg highway efficiency.

The 2013 BMW M6 convertible. Photo courtesy of BMW.

Announcing the third generation 2013 BMW M6 coupe, convertible

By Don Bain on February 11, 2012 - 8:36PM

From its inception in 1987, the BMW M6 automobile is just now attaining its third generation with the announcement of the 2013 coupe and convertible coming to US showrooms in June this year.

Flying Bentley Continental V8 coupe makes debut in Munich

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 11, 2012 - 3:08PM

If you are Bentley, an icon of luxury, how do you make your vehicle debuts bigger and badder than the those other luxury automakers? By flying the new 4.0 liter V8 Bentley Continental GT coupe over Munich in a helicopter and putting it on a roof.

Subaru Impreza wins MotorWeek's Driver's Choice Award

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 11, 2012 - 2:25PM

Subaru, known for making reliable and safe vehicles, has just won MotorWeek's 2012 Driver's Choice Award for the Subura Impreza. The Subaru Impreza won the award from MotorWeek, the PBS television show, for the Best Compact Car in it's class.

Up in flames: Feds investigating 830,000 Toyota Camrys, RAV4s over fire complaints

By Anthony Faccenda on February 11, 2012 - 12:42PM

Will the upcoming federal investigation damage the Camry's ranking as best-selling car in America?

Ford recalls 2012 Expeditions and Navigators for harmful head restraint defect

By Anthony Faccenda on February 11, 2012 - 10:52AM

Over 500 Ford Expedition and Navigator drivers could soon see a recall notice in the mail.

The 2012 Buick Verano. Photo courtesy of General Motors

Buick thinks the Verano will put the romance in your Valentine's Day

By Don Bain on February 11, 2012 - 4:22AM

Though we have to take the carmaker's word for it, GM thinks its newest 2012 Buick Verano makes all the right moves for a very special Valentine's day date and the luxurious Verano just might be the right way to start off the night.

Toyota's Prius V outselling Chevy Volt, so what?

By David Herron on February 11, 2012 - 12:12AM

To gauge the success of the Chevy Volt, against which car should it be compared, and does the Toyota Prius V make a fair comparison?

BMW ordered to pay $3 million for untrustworthy recall practices

By Anthony Faccenda on February 10, 2012 - 8:24PM

Government officials find BMW North America guilty of failing to report safety defects in a timely manner.

2012 Nissan Versa recalled due to dangerous shifter defect

By Anthony Faccenda on February 10, 2012 - 5:26PM

Some 36,000 Nissan Versa owners are expected to receive recall notices, due to a faulty shifter.

MotorWeek's John Davis (left) presents American Honda's VP of marketing operatio

Honda Odyssey gets MotorWeek's 2012 Driver's Choice Award

By Don Bain on February 10, 2012 - 3:57PM

For the sixth time in 13 years, the Honda Odyssey has garnered MotorWeek’s Driver Choice Award for the Best Minivan and has also been added to Parenting Magazine’s 2012 Smartest Cars for Families list.

Honda Delivers First Fit EV With Impressive Performance

By Nicolas Zart on February 10, 2012 - 1:09PM

The first electric Fits from Honda have been delivered to Google, Stanford University, and the City of Torrance, California making good on the company's promise.

Tesla reveals the Model X, an all-electric SUV that's faster than a Porsche 911

By David Herron on February 10, 2012 - 1:38AM

The 2013 Tesla Model X unveiled tonight is an all-electric full size SUV/minivan, capable of holding 7 full size adults and all their luggage, and with the right options is capable of out accelerating a Porsche 911.

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