Automotive News (Page 895)

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.

Heat wave driving tips: Protecting yourself and your car this summer

By Anthony Faccenda on July 8, 2013 - 6:30PM

The following 10 tips will help ensure that you and your car survive even the hottest driving conditions.

Research group studies scariest crash type

By John Goreham on July 8, 2013 - 5:27PM

The IIHS has released a new video highlighting the worst crash you can be in.

Fiat still courts Chrysler and hopes to buy more stock

By John Goreham on July 8, 2013 - 1:56PM

Fiat would still like to take over Chrysler, but a fight over the prenuptial agreement is preventing this marriage from moving closer to consummation.

Subaru launches distinctive 2014 BRZ S STI performance package

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2013 - 8:01AM

The new 2014 BRZ S with an STI performance package has just been launched with pricing and is available for purchase now in Australia.

General Motors Lordstown assembly and stamping complex. Image courtesy GM

GM plant conversion to LED lighting to save $800K

By Don Bain on July 8, 2013 - 1:24AM

If you have noticed how vehicles from GM and other automakers have been converting lighting systems to LEDs recently, it won’t surprise you the same approach in automotive fabrication plants can save a lot of energy and thus lower the cost of cars.

1960s model Porsche 911s 2.2L by Andrew Basterfield. From Wikimedia Commons.

Porsche driving unprecedented sales reports on top of speed records

By Don Bain on July 7, 2013 - 4:41PM

Porsche has collected a lot of racing trophies over the years, but the records the brand is setting now are much more impressive – Porsche’s global sales are up 18 percent for the first six months of 2013.

Ferrari F12 Belinetta and Eric Clapton’s one-off SP12 EC Ferrari

Eric Clapton’s one-off SP12 EC Ferrari will be featured at Goodwood

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2013 - 7:28AM

Ferrari will debut the F12berlinetta at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed along with Eric Clapton’s $4.75 million SP12 EC.

Seinfeld’s CiCGC with Don Rickles might be the funniest yet [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on July 6, 2013 - 7:47PM

Comic legend Don Rickles and a classic 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Seville – what’s not to love?

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.

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