Automotive News (Page 905)

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 Saleen Mustang brings big power to five new models

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2013 - 6:46PM

Steve Saleen as his name back and to kick off the 2014 model year for the mighty Saleen Mustang, there are a total of five new Saleen packages that range in output from 440 to 700 horsepower with prices ranging from $39,095 to $82,634 – a spread in price and power that can appeal to a huge range of buyers.

Nissan recalls NV commercial vans over roll away risk

By Anthony Faccenda on March 25, 2013 - 6:32PM

Nissan has recalled certain all-new NV high top commercial vans due to a transmission shifter problem, which may lead to vehicle roll away.

Tesla's announcement for Thursday has Musk putting his money where his mouth is

By David Herron on March 25, 2013 - 5:37PM

Tesla's stock price popped today after an obtuse Elon Musk tweet promised a big announcement and implied a bigger investment in the company.

Lexus announces details on 2014 IS250 and IS350

By John Goreham on March 25, 2013 - 4:41PM

A detailed look at the new 2014 IS250 and IS350 sport sedans. Seven years since the last redesign of Lexus' BMW 3-Series competitor, and almost every part of the car is new.

West Virginia looking to ban drivers from wearing Google Glass while driving

By David Herron on March 25, 2013 - 4:39PM

Adding a clause to the state's hands-free cellphone law, a West Virginia Representative either wants to block the progress of technology, or prevent distracted driving, depending on how you look at it.

The Ram Runner package on a production Ram 1500

Chrysler considering Raptor-fighting production Ram 1500

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2013 - 12:45PM

The Chrysler Group offers an array of modifications through their Mopar aftermarket catalog to help a standard production Ram 1500 compete with the mighty Ford SVT Raptor F150 but a new report suggests that the Ram Brand might be looking to offer a factory-built version of their Ram Runner package to allow Ram owners to fight the Raptor without the headache of building their own offroad performance pickup.

Buick unveils the 2014 LaCrosse

By John Goreham on March 25, 2013 - 10:36AM

Buick's full sized luxury car will see improvements throughtout, but is not a dramatic redesign.

2013 Subaru Outback 2.0D CVT plays in a new space

By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2013 - 8:03AM

Subaru is adding a flagship 2013 Outback 2.0D diesel variant to the Australian lineup that will be mated to a new CVT automatic for the first time.

The all-new Ford C-Max Energi. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Ford has saved enough water to fill 16,000 Olympic pools

By Don Bain on March 24, 2013 - 6:00PM

Since beginning the effort to reduce water use in automotive fabrication during 2000, Ford has saved enough water to fill 16,000 Olympic pools or supply 99,000 homes for a year.

The 2014 Cadillac CTS front, rear and interior revealed ahead of NY debut (Images)

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2013 - 5:18PM

The redesigned 2014 Cadillac CTS will make its grand debut later this week at the 2013 New York Auto Show but thanks to the wonders of the internet – we get an early look at the sexy new midsized luxury sedan in a series of images that appear to be teasers offered up by General Motors although my source believed that these were leaked company images.

2013 Mercedes SLS AMG GT and C 63 AMG Estate

Mercedes SLS AMG GT / C63 AMG Estate ensure safe F1 race

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2013 - 8:08AM

Drivers at the 2013 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix will feel safe this weekend as the 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG GT and C 63 AMG Estate will ensure safety in the F1 race.

Ford 1.0-liter EcoBoost FF1 and Ford Fiesta ST.

118 mpg 1.0-liter EcoBoost FF1 heads to Goodwood

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2013 - 8:02AM

Two highly acclaimed Ford cars will head to the 20th Goodwood Festival of Speed this summer, Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost FF1 and the Fiesta ST.

Ford focused on 'Super Segment' vehicles for sales growth

By Aaron Turpen on March 24, 2013 - 5:05AM

Ford is seeing sales growth in what it calls "Super Segment" vehicles - small cars, small SUVs, and mid-sized sedans.

Dan Bednarzuk of Nissan Canton and faculty from Alcorn with robot

Nissan donates factory robots to Alcorn State University

By Aaron Turpen on March 24, 2013 - 4:48AM

Nissan has donated a pair of high-tech manufacturing robots from their Canton, Mississippi plant to the Advanced Technologies program at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi.

The new SRT Charger 392 package debuts in SoCal

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2013 - 4:10PM

Today at the Spring Festival of LXs in Irvine California, Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology group debuted their newest offering in the form of the SRT Charger 392 – a limited edition appearance package based on the high performance Charger SRT8.

New McLaren 12C Spider vs snowboarder Chanelle Sladics

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2013 - 10:25AM

To mark the start of U.S. deliveries of the new McLaren 12C Spider, McLaren has released a video of Pikes Peak record holder Rhys Millen and Winter X-Games snowboarder Chanelle Sladics racing through the Rocky Mountains.

Audi gives sneak preview of 2014 Audi A3 Sedan

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2013 - 8:07AM

The all-new 2014 Audi A3 Sedan has been teased by Audi on its new online channel, Audi Media TV.

New 1,200hp Shelby Mustang, new non-Mustang performance model to debut in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 8:46PM

For the second year in a row, Shelby American will debut a new model at the New York Auto Show and while the name is the same, the 2013 Shelby 1000 Mustang delivers an astonishing 1,200 horsepower on pump gas.

Honda recalls Acura TSX over dangerous engine stall risk

By Anthony Faccenda on March 22, 2013 - 7:07PM

Honda is recalling certain 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles due to a corrosion problem, which may potentially cause engine stall.

New 2014 Scion tC teased - set to debut next week in New York

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 3:44PM

The list of new model debuts set for next week’s New York Auto Show continues to grow with the 2014 Scion tC being the most recent addition to the group of models being revealed – although very little is known about what to expect from the 2014 tC.

Second Chinese bidder for Fisker Automotive pulls out of buyout talks

By David Herron on March 22, 2013 - 2:35PM

Following the departure of Henrik Fisker from Fisker Automotive, first Geely and now Dongfeng have reportedly pulled out of talks to buy the company.

The Pariss electric roadster shows pontential at the Geneva Auto Show

Pariss Electric Roadster Shows Promising Performance With Light Weight

By Nicolas Zart on March 22, 2013 - 1:39PM

Electric cars are actively seeking lightness and energy density. Each new concept, such as this Pariss electric roadster push the performance envelop.

The 2014 Dodge Durango teased ahead of New York debut

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 1:05PM

When the 2013 New York Auto Show opens next week, the 2014 Dodge Durango will be among the big debuts and today – the Chrysler Group has offered up a couple rear end teasers of the refreshed SUV exposing a sexy new lighting setup similar to that found on the Dodge Charger and Dart.

2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 team identifies weak points

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2013 - 8:10AM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 race car has completed a shakedown in preparation for the SUPER GT series and has identified the weak points from last year.

The 2013 Jaguar F-Type convertible. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Jaguar provides the highlight of the Denver Auto Show

By Don Bain on March 22, 2013 - 4:30AM

While the most impressive new model at the Denver Auto Show was probably the new Jaguar F-Type two-seat convertible, one recurring aspect of the many automaker presentations during press day was an upbeat attitude on the industry and a complete lack of whining over CAFE standards.

Tesla Model S deliveries over 500 per week, with over 12 million electric miles driven

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 9:32PM

Tesla is now delivering Model S's at a rate roughly 25,000 per year, well above the 20,000 per year production goal, and in total Model S owners have driven over 12 million electric miles.

High speed wireless charging for electric cars research by ORNL and Evatran

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 7:09PM

Wireless electric car charging is expected to simplify electric car ownership, and a research project between the ORNL and Evatran aims to test wireless charging over the next three years.

China will lead the world in electric car adoption, says Nissan CEO Ghosn

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 5:39PM

China has many heavily polluted cities, a strong green technology industry, and may be the country where electric vehicle adoption takes off first.

Adrien Brody's Rolls Royce gets custom paint job by street artist Alec Monopoly

By Anthony Faccenda on March 21, 2013 - 2:14PM

Actor Adrien Brody’s recently donated 1967 Rolls Royce Shadow is now a work of art thanks to painter and street artist Alec Monopoly.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray priced at $71,860* - and you can win one from GM

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2013 - 12:34PM

Since the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuted in January, the biggest questions have focused around the price of the awesome new American sports car and according to the fine print in a new GM contest – the 2014 Corvette Stingray being given away has an approximate retail value of $71,860.

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