Automotive News (Page 889)

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.

Why the BMW 3 Series is the best compact sports sedan in the world

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2013 - 6:12PM

The 2013 BMW 3 Series keeps piling up recognition and has been presented with the coveted 2013 All-Star award from Automobile Magazine. How does BMW keep the compact sport sedan so appealing?

The 2013 VW Passat TDI. Image courtesy of Newspress

What you can and cannot do with a 2013 VW Passat TDI

By Don Bain on June 7, 2013 - 3:56PM

In a 2013 VW Passat TDI you can get really good mileage out of your clean diesel driving – so good it might add up to a Guinness World Record with the help of a pair knowledgeable authorities at the wheel.

2014 Range Rover Sport reaches new heights in record time

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2013 - 2:42PM

Land Rover took the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport to one of the world's most unforgiving driving challenges and set a new record. What did the Range Rover Sport accomplish on Pikes Peak?

2014 SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive sets new record at “Green Hell” [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2013 - 12:11PM

Mercedes-Benz has set a new record with the new 2014 SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive with a record run at the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife “Green Hell” north loop.

2010-2014 Ford Mustang and Shelby wide-body kit

Two new Shelby performance upgrades for 2014 Ford Mustang are here

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2013 - 10:22AM

Shelby Performance Parts now offers the highly-anticipated wide-body kits for the 2010-2014 Ford Mustang and Shelby models that will boost performance.

2014 Toyota Corolla with new Corolla LE ECO and Corolla S

Breaking down the most hyped compact in America: 2014 Toyota Corolla

By Denis Flierl on June 7, 2013 - 8:33AM

Toyota has finally revealed the 2014 Corolla, the most hyped new compact to come out in the last 10 years. We’ll break it down and see if it was worth the wait.

Seinfeld Acura Superbowl commercial still

Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee gets another season thanks to Acura

By Aaron Turpen on June 7, 2013 - 6:52AM

The luxury car brand which tapped Seinfeld for their Superbowl commercials last year is now sponsoring his Web-based show. Does this mean that Comedians won't have anything but Nissans to drive in?

The 2000th Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4

The 2000th Lamborghini Aventador is coming to America

By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2013 - 9:25PM

Automobili Lamborghini announced a major milestone for their range topping Aventador LP700-4 today with the 2,000th Aventador rolling off of the assembly line in Sant’Agata Bolognese Italy – a feat which took this modern supercar roughly half the time of the vehicle that it replaced.

The most common car crash injury and how you can avoid it

By John Goreham on June 6, 2013 - 5:01PM

The most common auto insurance injury claim is not from a major crash or a big frontal impact. Here is what to pay close attention to when shopping for a safe car.

GM recalls Cadillac ATS, XTS and Chevy Impala over electrical issues

By Anthony Faccenda on June 6, 2013 - 4:41PM

General Motors has announced it is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac ATS and XTS cars, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles to remedy flickering brake lights and cruise control problems.

Nissan Leaf beats Chevy Volt in May - grabs 2013 sales lead

By Patrick Rall on June 6, 2013 - 2:55PM

The Nissan Leaf beat the Chevrolet Volt to lead the electric vehicle market for the third month in a row but more importantly, this string of strong months for the Leaf has allowed the all-electric Japanese hatchback to claim the top spot in EV sales for the 2013 calendar year – a position that it has not held in over a year.

The intersection of US85South & I-25 South at present. © 2013 by Don Bain

Audi seeking the end of stressful driving

By Don Bain on June 6, 2013 - 2:48PM

Audi, working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has discovered driving in confusing conditions – such as the millions of conflicting cones, sounds and signs confronting summer drivers in construction zones – is as stressful as jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.

Chrysler recalls 400k Jeep Patriot, Compass SUVs for airbag defect

By Anthony Faccenda on June 6, 2013 - 12:48PM

Chrysler is recalling certain 2010-2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass vehicles due to a hazardous airbag software defect.

Chrysler recalls 220k Jeep Wrangler SUVs over potential transmission failure

By Anthony Faccenda on June 6, 2013 - 11:48AM

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wranglers due to a transmission fluid leakage problem that may lead to total loss of transmission function.

Mike Rutter, MotoCzysz, image courtesy iomtt.com

MotoCzysz makes stunning win over Mugen in 2013 TT ZERO

By David Herron on June 6, 2013 - 11:44AM

Michael Rutter, riding for MotoCzysz, beats favorite John McGuinness, Mugen, for his 3rd win in the TT ZERO, and MotoCzysz's 4th win in a row.

2014 Subaru Forester, XV Crosstrek and BRZ

2014 Subaru Forester is the hottest SUV in America

By Denis Flierl on June 6, 2013 - 8:07AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester along with the 2013 XV Crosstrek and BRZ have helped the brand shatter the previous monthly record and sets a blistering pace here in the U.S.

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C will debut on the track at Goodwood

By Aaron Turpen on June 6, 2013 - 12:44AM

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is always a great event and this year it will be one of the best, with dynamic track running debuts for supercars like the Peugeot Onyx and the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C.

The Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine. Image courtesy of Newspress

Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost repeats as International Engine of the Year

By Don Bain on June 5, 2013 - 10:11PM

Ford has done something not easily done in designing an engine so technologically advanced no brand has outdone this accomplishment over the ensuing year, leading to the three-cylinder, 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine being named International Engine of the Year for the second consecutive time.

NHTSA steps up to help us understand self-driving cars

By John Goreham on June 5, 2013 - 4:49PM

NHTSA has developed a level system for defining the automation technology in a self-driving vehicle. Just in time, since cars that drive themselves are already here.

Leaked: 2014 Ram Heavy Duty to feature 6.4L Hemi engine, air suspension

By Patrick Rall on June 5, 2013 - 3:58PM

The Chrysler Group has remained surprisingly quiet about what new features are coming to the 2014 Ram Heavy Duty lineup but a bit of prematurely posted information on the Ram Trucks website has revealed that the Ram HD will soon be powered by a similar 6.4L Hemi V8 to that found in the current high performance SRT lineup along with a new air suspension setup.

Ford Mustang breaks the Camaro shutout – leads in May muscle car sales

By Patrick Rall on June 5, 2013 - 1:42PM

The Ford Mustang did something in May 2013 that it hasn’t done since November 2012 – sell enough units to beat the Chevrolet Camaro and lead the American muscle car segment.

General Motors rejoins S&P 500 and major shareholders sell stock

By John Goreham on June 5, 2013 - 10:15AM

GM is returning to the S&P 500 and S&P 100 after being removed after its bankruptcy. In related news the US Treasury and the UAW are dumping 50 million of their combined shares.

2013 Buick Encore receives perfect crash test scores

By Aaron Turpen on June 5, 2013 - 12:28AM

The 2013 Encore joins other Buicks in receiving perfect scores from both crash testing agencies, keeping Buick in the top handful of automakers to achieve perfect scores across its model lineup.

2014 Chevrolet SS "Four Door Corvette" priced under $45k

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2013 - 3:02PM

General Motors has just announced the pricing for the 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan – the vehicle referred to as a four door Corvette – with the single available trimline starting at just $44,470.

Chrysler refuses NHTSA recall of 2.7 million Jeeps

By Aaron Turpen on June 4, 2013 - 2:55PM

Chrysler says that the government's data is incomplete and that their proposed recall of 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Liberty SUVs is flawed.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 Image courtesy of Newspress

Two fatal flaws ruining Chrysler engines via catastrophic breakdowns

By Don Bain on June 4, 2013 - 2:47PM

A leading engine builder has charged that Chrysler’s 3.7-liter V6, 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter V8 engines are fatally flawed, leading to catastrophic failure shortly after the warranty expires.

Porsche celebrates the 911's 50th birthday with a special edition

By John Goreham on June 4, 2013 - 11:31AM

In 1963 Porsche introduced the world to the 911 at a special event. This September at that same event it will show the world how far it has come.

Mission Motorcycles unveils 150+ miles/hr 230 mile range electric superbike

By David Herron on June 4, 2013 - 8:48AM

Implementing the promise begun by Mission Motors, Mission Motorcycles has unveiled an electric motorcycle with performance firmly in the superbike range.

Car salesman pays $32k to discuss electric cars with Obama for 2 minutes

By Anthony Faccenda on June 3, 2013 - 8:14PM

A Los Angeles car salesman recently spent over $32,000 for the chance to speak with President Barack Obama about the future of electric vehicles.

Cool self-driving cars are here now

By John Goreham on June 3, 2013 - 6:12PM

The geek-mobile we all envisioned is ready, but the first cars to market that drive themselves are the coolest cars in the marketplace.

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