Automotive News (Page 884)

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.

Astronauts and BMW come together for future sustainability tech

By Aaron Turpen on July 6, 2013 - 6:16PM

About 80 astronauts from around the world will converge on Cologne, Germany for the 26th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE), which will include a visit to BMW's Munich facilities.

2013 NORRA Mexican 500 vintage on- and off-road competition announced

By Aaron Turpen on July 6, 2013 - 6:01PM

This September, the largest rally since the rebirth of the Mexican 500 will take place. This competition will feature three days of mixed surface rally driving in the Happiest Race on Earth as a miniature version of the larger Mexican 1000 held every spring.

Mary Chan, GM President of Global Connected Consumer. Image from GM

The world according to GM's guru of connectivity, Mary Chan

By Don Bain on July 6, 2013 - 4:35PM

GM brought Mary Chan on board as the President of Global Connected Consumer 13 months ago, perhaps providing her greatest challenge, even after 24 years in the development of the wireless community.

2014 Subaru Forester redesign pays off big for the brand

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2013 - 10:57AM

The new 2014 Subaru Forester continues to set sales records and the 2013 Outback is close behind. The redesign of the Forester pays big dividends for Subaru.

2014 Mazda6 with i-ELOOP gets best-in-class fuel economy in America

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2013 - 8:15AM

The new 2014 Mazda Mazda6 will feature a new brake energy regeneration system that will achieve the best fuel economy of any gas-powered mid-size sedan in America.

Ultra-exclusive Icona Vulcano will attempt to entice ultra-rich

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2013 - 10:30PM

The Icona Vulcano that was unveiled in Shanghai will make its UK debut in September and will be ready for ultra-rich buyers to step up and pay the $3.85 million dollar price.

VUHL 05 Ford EcoBoost powered Supercar unveiled

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2013 - 3:23PM

The VUHL 05 lightweight and innovative two-seat mid-engine supercar has been announced. It will be Ford EcoBoost powered and built for performance enthusiasts.

Hertz Penske creates hot new Ford Mustang GT rental [UPDATED]

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2013 - 12:26PM

For those who can’t buy a new 2014 Ford Mustang there is good news coming from Hertz Penske: A hot new Ford Mustang GT will be available to rent.

End of production run for BMW M3 Coupe signals new era

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2013 - 10:40AM

BMW announces the end of production for the fourth generation of the BMW M3 Coupe as the last 2013 high-performance model rolls of the line. But it signals exciting things ahead for the 2014 M3/M4.

10 reasons why 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is perfect pickup for summer

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2013 - 8:13AM

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is ready to handle anything you can throw at it this summer from work to play.

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally Cross X Games Munich

Watch Subaru WRX STI on two wheels at X Games Munich [video]

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2013 - 2:42PM

Watch exciting Rally Cross action as #11 2013 Subaru WRX STI gets on two wheels at the Ford RallyCross final race at X Games in Munich.

Chrysler recalls 282k minivans following airbag-related crashes and injury

By Anthony Faccenda on July 4, 2013 - 1:29PM

Chrysler has announced it is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge and Chrysler minivans to address airbag sensor glitch.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST is best hot hatch in the world

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2013 - 11:18AM

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is the hottest hatch in the world and the popular compact proves that performance cars will continue.

Why the Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept will transform premium vehicles

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2013 - 8:42AM

The Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept points to the future of all premium brands. Hyundai has moved from producing entry-level cars to being one of the most significant automakers on the planet.

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series coupe

Pricing for 2014 SLS AMG Black Series and 2014 C63 Edition 507 announced

By Aaron Turpen on July 4, 2013 - 1:02AM

Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for two of its most exclusive coupes in the performance AMG lineup, coming soon to Mercedes-Benz dealerships nationally.

2012 Toyota Yaris recall for steering system failure

By Aaron Turpen on July 3, 2013 - 10:31PM

Toyota is voluntarily recalling certain 2012 Yaris subcompacts over a relay fault that could result in a loss of power steering.

The iconic Toyota Prius. Image courtesy of Toyota

At Sweet 16, Prius hits 3 million in global sales

By Don Bain on July 3, 2013 - 4:39PM

It has only been 16 years since the iconic Prius hybrid was released in Japan and, in that short time, this completely new kind of car has sold over 3 million units globally.

Incentives pay off as the Chevy Volt beats the Nissan Leaf in June EV sales

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 4:01PM

General Motors announced new cash incentives for the Chevrolet Volt in early June and those offers paid off big time – as the Volt posted its best sales month of the year which allowed the electric Chevy to beat the Nissan Leaf in monthly sales while also pulling into the lead in total 2013 EV sales.

Chrysler recalls 490,000 cars and SUVs for defective head restraints

By Anthony Faccenda on July 3, 2013 - 4:00PM

Chrysler announced today that it is recalling certain Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models to address defective electronics in head restraints.

Hyundai recalls Azera sedans over dangerous airbag deployment issue

By Anthony Faccenda on July 3, 2013 - 12:58PM

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Azera vehicles due to a troublesome defect that may lead to airbag malfunction.

Ford Mustang pummels Chevrolet Camaro in June 2013 sales - takes 2013 lead

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 12:49PM

For the second month in a row, the Ford Mustang has outsold the Chevrolet Camaro but the huge differential in June 2013 sales between the two American muscle cars has allowed the mighty Mustang to pull into the lead in the battle for the 2013 muscle car sales title – a position claimed by the Camaro in each of the past 3 years.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Concept from Transformers 4 revealed by an unusual source

By Patrick Rall on July 3, 2013 - 11:13AM

Spyshots surfaced earlier this week showing the uniquely designed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro that will play the role of Bumblebee in the upcoming Transformers 4 movie and today, a pair of official images of the big-screen bound Camaro Concept hit the internet by means of an unusual source – Transformers 4 director Michael Bay.

New 2014 Datsun car revealed before global launch

By Denis Flierl on July 3, 2013 - 7:25AM

Datsun has revealed sketches giving a preview of the first new-generation Datsun car before its global premiere on July 15.

The BMW i8 Roadster Concept Car. Image courtesy of BMW

BMW i8 Roadster named North American Best Production Preview Vehicle [video]

By Don Bain on July 2, 2013 - 6:21PM

After the BMW i8 Roadster won the North American Concept Car of the Year Award last year, it has proceeded to be named the Best Production Preview Vehicle by a virtual Who’s Who of automotive journalists.

Toyota Camry hits 10 million units sold

By Patrick Rall on July 2, 2013 - 2:45PM

Toyota Motor Sales USA announced this morning that the Toyota Camry has officially hit the 10 million mark for sales here in the United States – a milestone that comes in the same year that the Camry celebrates its 30th anniversary in the US market.

Subaru launches ultra-exclusive 2013 WRX STI tS TYPE RA

By Denis Flierl on July 2, 2013 - 7:51AM

STI, the high-performance division of Subaru, is launching a very exclusive 2013 WRX STI tS TYPE RA. It gives us more glimpses of the next-gen WRX STI.

Build your 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA250 online now

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2013 - 8:48PM

The configuration page for the 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA250 has gone live on the MBUSA.com website – giving prospective American buyers the first chance to price out their dream CLA Class Benz with a price starting at $30,825 and traveling quickly up over $45,000 when you start checking option boxes.

NHTSA ends Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable probe after Ford agrees to fix 467k cars

By Anthony Faccenda on July 1, 2013 - 8:31PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Sunday that it would close an investigation into certain model year 2000-2003 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable vehicles after Ford agreed to fix the affected vehicles.

The Thunderbirds Mustang GT Special Edition and Falcon F-16 it emulates

This is how Mustangs get mixed up with Thunderbirds

By Don Bain on July 1, 2013 - 8:12PM

In the Ford Lexicon Mustangs and Thunderbirds are two different automotive animals, with spirits and attributes all their own, but when a specially designed Ford Mustang GT is built for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, we are mixing not only names but also modes of transportation.

First Gran Turismo 6 playable demo comes online tomorrow (July 2nd)

By Patrick Rall on July 1, 2013 - 8:01PM

On July 2nd 2013, the first playable demo of Gran Turismo 6 hits the stores of the Playstation Network – giving Playstation 3 gamers their first chance to experience the 6th iteration of the fabled racing simulator while also kicking off the newest version of the popular GT Academy that offers gamers a chance at literally becoming a professional race car driver.

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