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.

2007 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab. Image is public domain

Toyota issues voluntary recall of 342,000 Tacoma pickups

By Don Bain on August 7, 2013 - 6:54PM

Toyota is issuing a voluntary recall of 2004 to 2011 Tacoma pickups for a factor not affecting function, but rather safety in the event of a collision.

BMW i8 offers sports car performance at 95 MPGe fuel efficiency

By David Herron on August 7, 2013 - 4:06PM

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid electric sports car offers high efficiency, fast acceleration, and a highly flexible all-wheel drive system with computerized intelligent torque vectoring for optimum handling.

2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI remain a terrific value

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2013 - 2:58PM

The 2014 Subaru WRX and WRX STI get a small price increase as Subaru announces pricing and options for 2014.

Skip Barber School adds the powerful Hyundai Genesis Coupe

By John Goreham on August 7, 2013 - 2:07PM

The Skip Barber Racing School has added the venerable Hyundai Genesis Coupe to its stable of high performance cars for use on track. Skip Barber’s students will use both the 3.8 R-Spec and also the 3.8 Track versions of the rear-drive sports coupe in their training. The Genesis will join the Porsche 911, Lexus IS-F and Mazdaspeed 3 at the School’s multiple locations.

Steel wheels may make a come back in fancy cars

By John Goreham on August 7, 2013 - 10:38AM

A study by an industry group which supports the steel industry has confirmed that stylized steel wheels can be cost competitive and lighter than aluminum alloy wheels. According to the results of the project, a steel wheel that is still stylish enough for upscale vehicle applications could offer as much as a 40% savings in cost, while weighing about the same as aluminum.

Ford adding 3rd Shift, 900 New Jobs to Meet Huge F150 Demand

By Patrick Rall on August 7, 2013 - 10:36AM

Ford Motor Company has announced a new 3rd shift at the Kansas City plant that builds the F150 pickup – a move that will add around 900 new jobs as the company attempts to meet the booming demand for their bestselling truck.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST becoming an instant classic

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2013 - 7:51AM

Ford is having to increase production for the 2014 Fiesta ST in Europe as it can’t keep up with demand for the hot hatch.

GM's Chief Economist says young car buyers need cheaper cars

By David Herron on August 6, 2013 - 4:43PM

The economic downturn is still hitting younger Americans with high unemployment and low income, preventing them from buying cars at the rate of previous generations.

Electric cars don't swamp the grid, have enough driving range

By David Herron on August 6, 2013 - 3:39PM

Southern California Edison released a white paper today outlining data from the 12,000 plug-in car owners in their service territory showing that the grid is capable of handling many more electric cars, that todays electric cars have enough range, and that range anxiety disappears after a couple weeks.

Tony Stewart suffers broken leg after sprint car wreck

By Anthony Faccenda on August 6, 2013 - 12:53PM

NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart has broken his right leg and had surgery following a crash in sprint car race in Iowa Monday night.

Chevy Volt Gets Huge Price Drop for 2014

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2013 - 11:30AM

General Motors announced the details on the 2014 Chevrolet Volt pricing and while the bestselling EV hasn’t changed much for the new model year, the 2014 Volt will come with a starting price that is $5,000 lower than the 2013 model year Volt.

Last 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible selling at auction

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2013 - 7:37AM

Ford is selling the last retail 2014 Shelby GT500 Convertible in Reno during the inaugural Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson.

The Hyundai Tucson, the first hydrogen fuel cell production vehicle. Image courtesy of Newspress

Hyundai goes All-In for Hydrogen fueling in California

By Don Bain on August 5, 2013 - 9:26PM

Hyundai is the foremost beneficiary of a $3 million grant from the California Energy Commission to Hydrogen Frontier, who will build a totally renewable hydrogen energy generation facility to serve the Hyundai hydrogen fueling station in Chino CA.

2014 Lexus IS F Debuts with a New Price and the Old Look

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2013 - 5:29PM

When Lexus introduced the awesome new 2014 Lexus IS without any mention of the high performance IS F package, many speculated that the 2014 model year would be without an F model but the
Japanese automaker has announced that the IS F is back for 2014 - with the same look and performance as the 2013 model year.

EV maker and importer GreenTech Automotive investigated by SEC

By John Goreham on August 5, 2013 - 2:01PM

GreenTech Automotive, co-founded by former DNC chairman Terry McAuliffe is under investigation for issues related to the Department of Homeland Security's immigration program that grants citizenship to those who invest in struggling US areas.

Foust, Heikkinen and Isachsen celebrate in LA

Heikkinen Wins 4th Straight Global RallyCross Race - Secures Manufacturer's Championship for Ford

By Patrick Rall on August 5, 2013 - 10:17AM

Toomas Topi Heikkinen is exhibiting success like few others in all of motorsports with his 4th consecutive win yesterday at the Los Angeles X Games – securing the manufacturer’s championship for Ford and pretty much guaranteeing himself his first ever Global RallyCross championship.

2014 Subaru BRZ STI confirmed as coming soon by STI

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2013 - 8:14AM

Subaru has leaked a teaser image of the new 2014 BRZ STI performance model and tells us that it’s “coming soon.”

Russian hybrid Krymsk APC courtesy of MIC press office

Russia develops stealthy hybrid armored troop carrier

By Aaron Turpen on August 4, 2013 - 11:25PM

Russia's Military-Industrial Company has successfully developed and tested a diesel-electric hybrid, armored personnel carrier (APC) capable of silent running on batteries alone for short distances. Getting Cold War chills?

The Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Vault by Console Vault

Turn your Toyota Tacoma or Tundra into secure vault for valuables

By Don Bain on August 4, 2013 - 11:11PM

Having your car broken into is a dismal experience, especially if things of value are taken and even more so if the pilfered items can boost your liability via the actions of criminals.

2014 Audi RS 7 is the ultimate performance sedan [video]

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2013 - 4:44PM

Audi has announced pricing on the all-new 2014 RS 7 and it won’t come cheap to drive the ultimate performance sedan.

Acura NSX prototype teased ahead of breaking cover at Mid-Ohio

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2013 - 10:45AM

The Acura NSX prototype will break cover tomorrow at Mid-Ohio and Acura has teased us with a new video ahead of its debut. The prototype is a forerunner of the new 2015 Acura NSX that will be built here in the U.S.

All new U.S. built 2014 Toyota Tundra takes on American trucks

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2013 - 8:24AM

The all-new completely redesigned 2014 Toyota Tundra is 100 percent American designed and built here in the U.S. Can it compete with Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet?

Mustang Countdown video series launches to celebrate the iconic sports car

By Aaron Turpen on August 3, 2013 - 5:28AM

A new weekly video series from Ford celebrates 50 years of the Ford Mustang, revealing the stories behind the car and how it's touched people globally. The first video features the Mustang 1 concept car and the one millionth Mustang as it rolls off the line. See it all here!

The 2014 Toyota 4Runner Trail grade. Image courtesy of Toyota.

The 2014 Toyota 4Runner pays tribute to its rugged 4bearance

By Don Bain on August 3, 2013 - 12:53AM

The rugged Toyota 4Runner will mark its 30th year of production next year, and in honor of that milestone the exterior of the refreshed 2014 model is showing off the DNA from its rugged heritage of offroad performance.

GM using ultrasonic welding and automated testing in Cadillac ELR battery pack

By David Herron on August 2, 2013 - 7:25PM

To assure a high quality battery in the Cadillac ELR Plug-in Hybrid, GM's manufacturing team is using ultrasonic welding technology to build the battery pack, and an automated computer vision system for quality checks.

New Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse to Debut in Frankfurt

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2013 - 6:17PM

Even though the Lamborghini Gallardo is due to race off into the sunset in the very near future, the Italian supercar builder has continued to introduce new, exciting packages for the “entry level” Lambo with the newest example being the stunning Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Squadra Corse shown here.

Nissan Leaf Beats Chevrolet Volt in July 2013 Sales - Nabs Annual Lead

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2013 - 5:02PM

The battle to be the best selling electric vehicle in the US has continued to heat up as the Nissan Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt in July 2013 – allowing the all electric Nissan to climb back into the top spot in annual EV sales race.

Carfax warns flood-damaged cars being sold by scammers nationwide

By David Herron on August 2, 2013 - 5:00PM

Flood's damage cars beyond repair but that doesn't stop scammers from "repairing" them and passing the cars off as regular, non-flooded, cars.

Chevrolet Camaro Gets Revenge for June - Crushes Ford Mustang in July

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2013 - 4:21PM

Just one month after the Ford Mustang posted a strong enough month to hand the Chevrolet Camaro the worst monthly sales volume beating in years – the Camaro battled back to beat the Mustang by an even larger margin in July 2013.

2014 Porsche Macan confirmed for world debut at LA Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2013 - 12:14PM

Porsche has officially announced that it will introduce the new 2014 Macan, their highly anticipated SUV crossover at the 2013 LA Auto Show.

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