Automotive News (Page 902)

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.

Sergio Marchionne's 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Sergio Marchionne's Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 raises $175,000 for charity (Update)

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 7:05PM

Today around 5pm EST, Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne watched his custom 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 roll onto the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction block and when the final gavel sounded – Sergio’s SRT Challenger raised $175,000 for charity.

Camaro leads March 2013 muscle car sales - Challenger posts best month ever

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 5:37PM

For the third time this year and the ninth time in the last fifteen months, the Chevrolet Camaro was the top dog in the American muscle car segment in March 2013 - outselling the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger even though the Mustang had a strong March and the Challenger posted its best sales month ever.

The 33 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Convertibles on the Brickyard

GM delivers 33 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Convertible Indy 500 Festival Cars

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 3:27PM

General Motors will use the 2013 Indy 500 to showcase the new Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Convertible – a droptop version of the gorgeous life sized toy that debuted at the 2012 SEMA Show in coupe form.

The end is here - Fisker lays off 75% of their staff

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 2:43PM

Fisker Automotive announced today that they would be laying off approximately 75% of their corporate workers in Southern California while the 25% kept on are those essential workers who are tasked with selling off the assets of the company – signaling the unfortunate end to the luxury EV maker.

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek is the star performer

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2013 - 1:31PM

Subaru is advancing all over the globe and sales in Australia of the new 2013 XV Crosstrek have launched sales down under to a new monthly record.

A 2014 Cadillac CTS Coupe could be on the way

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 1:01PM

When it was learned last year that the Cadillac CTS would be redesigned for 2014, it was widely expected that the lower volume CTS Coupe and CTS Sport Wagon would not be returning but rumors have surfaced that the next generation 2-door CTS Coupe could be in the works.

Chrysler considering an EcoDiesel 300 sedan

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 12:16PM

While attending a recent Automotive Press Association meeting, Chrysler brand president and CEO Saad Chehab stated that the company is currently looking at offering a diesel powered Chrysler 300 sedan – reinforcing a long running rumor that has been supported recently by the introduction of the new 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel engine for other Chrysler Group products.

The Scion 10 Series limited edition lineup

Scion celebrates 10th birthday with limited edition FR-S, tC, iQ, xB and xD

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 11:05AM

2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Scion brand in the United States and to celebrate, the brand will issue limited editions of the new Scion 10 Series package for the entire current brand – bringing a unique look to the FR-S, the iQ, the tC, the xB and the xD with varying production figures for each.

The all-new 2014 Mercedes CLA four-door Coupe

2014 Mercedes CLA Coupe is unconventional, unusual and untamed

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2013 - 9:49AM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA four-door Coupe is appealing to a new generation of buyers and Mercedes is marking the launch with a unique display in Paris.

New BMW X4 Concept Coupe at Auto Shanghai 2013

BMW X4 Concept defines a new vehicle segment

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2013 - 7:57AM

The new BMW X4 Concept is making its ground breaking world premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2013 and will be the forerunner of a new 2015 X4 production coupe.

Confirmed: 2015 Dodge Challenger to debut at 2014 New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2013 - 9:05PM

While sitting in on a round table discussion with the folks from Motor Trend, SRT boss Ralph Gilles offered a few bits of information on the next generation Dodge Challenger - including a 2014 New York International Auto Show debut for the redesigned Mopar muscle car.

The NISMO racing ceremony. Image courtesy of Newspress.

NISMO racecar blessing invokes Samurai Spirit [video]

By Don Bain on April 4, 2013 - 6:23PM

It’s part of the annual ablutions for the NISMO racecars in the Super GT circuit in Japan and today the cars were blessed in a ritual dating back thousands of years.

Rare 1962 and 1963 Z06 Corvettes going to auction

By Aaron Turpen on April 4, 2013 - 6:14PM

On April 19th and 20th at the 2013 Cruisin' Nocona auction in Texas, two rare Z06 'Vettes will be offered up for auction after coming out of storage.

GM issues recall for 2013 Buick Encore because the steering wheel might fall off

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2013 - 4:27PM

General Motors has issued a bazaar recall and a stop sale order for the 2013 Buick Encore over a concern that the steering wheel may not have been fastened down properly - which could lead to the steering wheel coming loose of the steering column while being driven.

Hyundai recalls nearly 200k Elantras following severed ear investigation

By Anthony Faccenda on April 4, 2013 - 3:36PM

Hyundai has announced the recall of certain Elantra models because headliner support brackets may become displaced during airbag deployment.

Audi and T-Mobile offer new Audi Connect data plan and Wi-Fi hotspot features

By David Herron on April 4, 2013 - 2:20PM

Cars are transitioning into mobile computing devices, and Audi is now offering a Wi-Fi hotspot feature giving broadband internet connectivity while driving, if you pay for the data plan.

Pricing announced for 2014 Acura RDX crossover

By Aaron Turpen on April 4, 2013 - 1:31PM

Acura has released pricing details for the updated 2014 RDX premium crossover with MSRPs starting at $34,520 and with four option levels.

Nissan Leaf posts best month ever, beats Chevy Volt in March sales

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2013 - 12:30PM

The Chevrolet Volt has badly beaten the Nissan Leaf in monthly sales by a margin of better than 2-to-1 over the first two months of 2013 but in March, the Leaf battled back – posting the best sales month ever for the all-electric Nissan since being introduced in late 2010.

Detroit Electric's new SP:01 electric roadster looks very much like an EV we have seen before

By John Goreham on April 4, 2013 - 10:15AM

Claiming the car sets the benchmark for EV performance, we have a strange feeling of deja vu when we look at the car and consider the business plan.

Venom GT is the fastest production car on the planet [video]

By Denis Flierl on April 4, 2013 - 7:59AM

Watch the Hennessey Venom GT which is the world’s quickest and now the fastest production vehicle on the planet that you can buy.

Refreshed 2014 Kia Soul debuts in New York

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2013 - 6:39PM

Although the top selling Kia Optima got the bulk of the attention for its 2013 New York Auto Show debut, the refreshed 2014 Kia Soul is also on display now at Jacob Javits Convention Center with a significantly refreshed exterior and a significantly refined interior.

Chevy Volt owners exceeding 98 MPGe fuel efficiency, to save money on gasoline

By David Herron on April 3, 2013 - 6:37PM

GM's plug-in electrified car, the Chevy Volt, combines an efficient electric drive and an inefficient gasoline drive in a way that has allowed some Volt owners to drive thousands of miles between fillups.

Mitsubishi recalls Outlander Sport for three different issues

By Anthony Faccenda on April 3, 2013 - 6:03PM

Mitsubishi is recalling certain all-new Outlander vehicles due to several problems related to brake lights, fuel gauges and shifting.

Ford Mustang Eleanor Gone in Sixty Seconds

1967 Ford Mustang 'Eleanor' from Gone in 60 Seconds hits auction block

By Anthony Faccenda on April 3, 2013 - 4:30PM

Automotive and film aficionados will have the chance to bid on the Nicolas Cage-driven custom 1967 Ford Mustang when it goes up for sale next month at the Dana Mecum 26th Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis.

Tesla ownership calculator does not add up

By John Goreham on April 3, 2013 - 4:28PM

Mr. Musk promises a True Cost of Ownership of $500, but a close look reveals the price for even the most basic Model S is over a thousand per month even with an adjustment for not buying gas.

Project100 buying 100 Tesla Model S's for Las Vegas car sharing program

By David Herron on April 3, 2013 - 3:24PM

Aiming to use the Model S's as part of a comprehensive transportation system allowing people to 100% eliminate the need for owning a car, Project100 has placed the single largest Model S reservation until now.

The Jaguar XKR-S GT brings race readiness to the road in New York

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2013 - 2:13PM

The new Jaguar XKR-S GT is on display now at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, bringing new levels of performance to the XKR-S with improvements to the body, suspension and brakes with an emphasis on making the high performance coupe more capable for the racing world.

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid will be a plug-in for 2014

By John Goreham on April 3, 2013 - 11:54AM

Porsche continues the trend of automakers challenging the definition of electric car. Offers a car that can drive tailpipe emissions free to work on electric power only and still packs 416 horsepower even without a V8.

Hyundai, Kia recall more than 1.6 million vehicles over electrical gremlins

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2013 - 11:49AM

Hyundai and Kia have announced a joint recall of over 1.6 million vehicles here in the United States due to an electrical issue that can cause a variety of problems ranging from the brake lights not working to no-start conditions to the inability to shift out of park.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid and 2014 Subaru Forester

2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek Hybrid catapult Subaru to three new firsts

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2013 - 8:00AM

How have the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and new 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid helped the Japanese automaker achieve three firsts in their history?

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