Automotive News (Page 900)

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.

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee pricing announced - less than the old Liberty

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2013 - 6:33PM

The Chrysler Group announced pricing for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee and in a surprising turn of events – the funky new Cherokee carries an entry price that is actually lower than the price of the Jeep Liberty which it effectively replaces with a base price of just $22,995 plus destination.

NHTSA investigates 320k Honda Odysseys over airbag deployment flaw

By Anthony Faccenda on June 10, 2013 - 5:47PM

The federal government has opened a preliminary investigation into 2003-2004 Honda Odyssey minivans due to a frontal airbag problem.

Audi has a 2014 diesel for you

By John Goreham on June 10, 2013 - 2:51PM

Audi expands its diesel option to the A6, A7, and Q5. Great news for those who like to use viscous fuels, but these beg comparison to Audi's own gasoline vehicles and the Tesla Model S and Model X.

Hyundai CEO Krafcik confirms electric vehicle for US - sort of

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2013 - 1:32PM

While Hyundai has long made their intention known to avoid following the industry trend of calling on electric vehicles, CEO John Krafcik recently posted a comment on Twitter confirming that the Korean automaker will eventually market a full electric vehicle here in the US – although we don’t know when or what that vehicle might be.

Unique Ford Mustang to be featured in Need for Speed movie

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2013 - 10:13AM

Ford Motor Company and DreamWorks Studios announced this morning that the Ford Mustang will be the featured “hero car” in the upcoming Need for Speed movie – a fast paced action flick based on the fabled Need for Speed video game series.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe and 2013 Veloster

Hyundai tops in owner satisfaction with 2013 Genesis and Veloster

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2013 - 8:10AM

The new 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe and 2013 Veloster shows that Hyundai has “come a long way baby.” What do they tell us about the Korean brand?

The endangered Chevy Cavalier. Public domain image from Wikimedia.

5 highly endangered vehicles

By Don Bain on June 10, 2013 - 3:11AM

They rarely look to for the truth about anything, but Rob Sass may have nailed it with a list of five vehicles it will be extraordinary to see on the streets even five years from now.

2014 Toyota Corolla with new Corolla LE ECO and Corolla S

Three surprising facts about the new 2014 Toyota Corolla [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 9, 2013 - 6:14PM

The all-new 2014 Toyota Corolla has just been unveiled and there are three facts about the new compact car that are a bit surprising. What is all the Corolla hype about?

The Jaguar Virtual Reality Simulation. Image courtesy of Newspress

Jaguar Land Rover joins $15 million investment in virtual reality

By Don Bain on June 9, 2013 - 5:16PM

Jaguar has just announced the $15.5 million dollar investment agreement with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and four top UK universities in a five-year funding of new research projects.

2013 Camaro ZL1 celebrates National Doughnut Day with extreme recipe [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2013 - 12:31PM

In celebration of National Donut Day 2013, the Chevrolet Camaro team driving a 2013 Camaro ZL1 made some donuts using an extreme recipe.

Transformers 4 adds a Lamborghini Aventador to its already extraordinary cast

By Anthony Faccenda on June 8, 2013 - 12:31PM

Just when you thought Transformers 4’s vehicular cast couldn’t get any better, director Michael Bay has added a Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Coupe.

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD hot hatch diesel headed to U.S.

By Denis Flierl on June 8, 2013 - 8:59AM

The new 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD is a fuel-sipping diesel that has been forbidden fruit here in the U.S. until now. When will it arrive?

Toyota recalls Prius and Lexus HS 250h over contaminated brake fluid

By Anthony Faccenda on June 7, 2013 - 10:18PM

Toyota is recalling 242,000 Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h vehicles worldwide due to a brake fluid leakage problem.

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.

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.

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