Automotive News (Page 896)

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.

2013 VW Beetle and Jetta models have important changes buyers should watch for

By John Goreham on May 3, 2013 - 8:50AM

Starting soon, the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Convertible, and the Jetta GLI will have an important mid-year change buyers must watch for. Don't get caught with the old version.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo reaches two new performance heights [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2013 - 8:11AM

The all-new 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S models are celebrating a big anniversary and reach two new performance heights never seen before.

The 2014 Lexus IS models at Alamdea Naval Station. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

The evolution and marketing of the third-generation 2014 Lexus IS

By Don Bain on May 3, 2013 - 12:22AM

This week, Lexus invited select members of the media to discover, learn about and drive the new and highly improved 2014 Lexus IS during events staged in San Francisco at the decommissioned Alameda Naval Station.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car

Chevy leads the Indy 500 field for the 12th straight year with the 2014 Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2013 - 4:55PM

General Motors announced today that the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe will serve as the official pace car for this year’s 97th running of the famous Indianapolis 500 race – marking the 12th time that the Chevy sports car will lead the field to the green flag on the Brickyard.

Nissan Leaf soundly beats the Chevy Volt to lead US EV sales*

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2013 - 2:36PM

The Nissan Leaf posted strong numbers for the second month in a row, comfortably beating the Chevrolet Volt to lead the American electric vehicle segment in April 2013 sales – although you should take special note of the asterisk.

Houston car dealer supporting direct car sales exemption for Tesla Motors

By David Herron on May 2, 2013 - 1:29PM

Going against the Automobile Dealers Association, who is seeking to block Tesla's sales model around the country, a Houston area car dealer makes the case that Tesla should be allowed to sell cars directly to the public because it would increase consumer choice.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Mercedes SUV for sale on eBay

By Anthony Faccenda on May 2, 2013 - 12:33PM

An Alabama Nissan dealer is selling a Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV that they’ve just received as a trade in from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.

Nissan announces significant price drops on seven models in U.S.

By Anthony Faccenda on May 2, 2013 - 10:43AM

Nissan has slashed prices on seven of its best-selling models in the U.S., including the 2013 Nissan Altima.

2014 Subaru Forester just made a huge leap forward

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

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is sizzling hot. What did Subaru do to the new crossover and what are buyers getting excited about?

Pricing for extremely limited 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition announced

By Aaron Turpen on May 2, 2013 - 12:14AM

Want one of the only 150 GT-R Track Edition street supercars coming out soon for the 2014 model year? Well, get your checkbook. It's gonna cost ya.

Gordon takes win at third SST in LA

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2013 - 6:59PM

Robby Gordon took both the qualifying and the race win at the third Stadium SUPER Trucks event in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. On a pavement/dirt mix, Gordon couldn't be stopped.

2 crashes prompt government safety probe of select Dodge Vipers

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2013 - 5:58PM

After receiving two reports of rear suspension system failures that lead to crashes in the Dodge Viper, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of some 2,500 units of the all American supercar – what could be the first step towards the government requiring the Chrysler Group to recall their high performance machine.

Next generation Volt will be $10k cheaper and profitable says GM CEO Akerson

By David Herron on May 1, 2013 - 5:25PM

Speaking at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference, G.M. chief executive Dan Akerson spoke about the company's sustainability efforts and greener vehicles. He said the next-generation Chevy Volt, due in 2015 or 2016, would cost less to build and finally be profitable.

GM signs Climate Declaration, saying action on climate change is good business

By David Herron on May 1, 2013 - 4:32PM

General Motors is the first automaker to sign on with the Climate Declaration campaign organized by the Business for Innovative Climate & Energy Policy.

Three new packages add big personality to the 2014 VW Golf

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2013 - 12:52PM

The Volkswagen Golf is one of the sportiest hatchbacks on the market but with three new R-Line packages – the 2014 Golf offers buyers a more aggressive look inside and out along with improved handling for a surprisingly low price.

Coda Automotive shuts down as parent company refocuses on Coda Energy

By David Herron on May 1, 2013 - 12:09PM

Coda Holdings is entering bankruptcy as they seek to restructure the business to focus on their energy storage systems business, a market in which Coda Energy is proving to be successful.

2013 Toyota RAV4 passes critical test buyers need to know about

By John Goreham on May 1, 2013 - 8:56AM

The new RAV4 has been crash tested by the Institue For Highway Safety and the results are a big relief to Toyota.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST and 2014 Ford Focus ST

Two captivating factors the Fiesta ST offers performance enthusiasts [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2013 - 8:08AM

Ford is producing the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST and Focus ST with two driving dynamics that are getting attention all over the globe. See why the ST models are getting high praise.

Electricore wins Energy Commission grant for battery pack standardization

By David Herron on April 30, 2013 - 11:26PM

Lower cost electric cars could result from a research project being launched by Electricore, who has been awarded a California Energy Commission research grant to support standardization of plug-in vehicle battery packs.

Land Rover turns 65, not ready to retire yet

By Aaron Turpen on April 30, 2013 - 10:59PM

Today, April 30, marks the 65th anniversary of Land Rover and celebrations commenced at Packington Estate where the company first held its proving grounds 65 years ago. Rovers new and old were in attendance, including a few codgers from the early days.

Chrysler wants you to help pick 2013 SEMA Show contest winners

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2013 - 3:25PM

Each year at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the Chrysler Group features a collection of privately owned vehicles and for the 2013 Las Vegas automotive super-convention – Chrysler has looked to the social networking world to help pick the vehicles that the company will feature this year in a new contest with thousands of dollars in prizes.

Why Nissan chose now to make the 370Z NISMO more subtle

By John Goreham on April 30, 2013 - 2:48PM

Nissan takes the bling down a notch on the 2014 370Z NISMO hoping its look will match the tastes of those in the tax bracket required to own one.

McLaren P1 caught out in the cold

By Aaron Turpen on April 30, 2013 - 2:46PM

Extreme durability testing of the McLaren P1 supercar takes it to the Arctic Circle where it contributes to global warming by seriously heating up the ice. Watch video!

GM trademarks LT4 and LT5 – possibly for new Camaro and Corvette engines

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2013 - 12:02PM

General Motors enthusiast communities are abuzz after discovering that the automaker has applied for a handful of old school high performance engine monikers including LT4, LT5, L88 and LTX – leading to much speculation as to what might be coming for the new Corvette, the next generation Camaro and the new Chevy SS performance sedan over the next few years.

How GMC Sierra's new safety alert will stop accidents

By John Goreham on April 30, 2013 - 10:40AM

The 2014 GMC Sierra will have a unique feature that alerts the driver to impending accidents. Can you guess how the truck sends the message?

Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark, in Iron Man 3 driving 2014 Audi R8 e-tron

2014 Audi R8 e-tron adds to Iron Man 3 hype

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2013 - 7:51AM

The Iron Man 3 movie is about to open around the world and Audi is hoping to create a buzz around their 2014 Audi R8 e-tron with new commercials featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark driving the new sports car. Will they succeed?

Do your feelings about red light and speed cameras match the majority?

By John Goreham on April 29, 2013 - 5:49PM

An IIHS study seems to dispel the conventional wisdom that the general public does not like this type of enforcement.

Quentin Tarantino stolen Chevy Malibu found

Quentin Tarantino's stolen 'Pulp Fiction' 1965 Chevy Malibu found

By Anthony Faccenda on April 29, 2013 - 5:45PM

After going missing 17 years ago, California police have finally recovered Quentin Tarantino's stolen 1965 Chevy Malibu Super Sport, which was featured in Pulp Fiction.

Aston Martin completes first hydrogen zero emissions powered lap of Nürburgring

By David Herron on April 29, 2013 - 4:53PM

Aston Martin's Hybrid Hydrogen Rapide S, is a prototype race car capable of burning hydrogen, gasoline or a hydrogen-gasoline mix.

2014 Lexus IS350 and IS250 pricing will tempt BMW 3 Series shoppers

By John Goreham on April 29, 2013 - 2:53PM

The new 2014 Lexus IS line will cost almost 20% less than a similarly equipped BMW. Lexus will now offer 306 hp for the price of BMW's 240 hp model. Here are the details on the prices for the new Lexus IS line.

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