Automotive News (Page 908)

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.

Government ignores deadly crashes that kill more people than distracted driving due to cell phones

By John Goreham on March 14, 2013 - 11:09AM

A study by the IIHS shows that a simple fix to trailers can save many lives. Study reveals an easy way to improve safety in one of the deadliest types of crashes.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST is the fastest small car on the planet

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2013 - 7:57AM

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is Ford’s fastest and most dynamic small production performance car ever with 20 percent more power than before.

Dennis Rodman rides around the Vatican in custom Mercedes-Benz Popemobile

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2013 - 10:39PM

Rodman was in Rome today to campaign for Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana, who would have been the first black pope.

New BMW 1 Series M Coupe coming, xDrive M6 Gran Coupe is not

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 9:31PM

According to BMW M Division boss Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, the company is very likely to build a successor to the insanely popular and incredibly awesome BMW 1 Series M Coupe in the future – but we should not hold out hope for an all wheel drive version of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe that debuted earlier this year in Detroit.

All-new 2014 Toyota Highlander preview ahead of official release

By John Goreham on March 13, 2013 - 7:43PM

Toyota has announced the 2014 Toyota Highlander. Here are the changes buyers should expect to see.

Fisker's horrible year leading to Henrik Fisker's resignation

By David Herron on March 13, 2013 - 7:24PM

Fisker Automotive has had a rough time, with over a year of struggles between failed battery packs from A123 Systems, and an inability to manufacture the Karma.

US Government sells $489 million in GM stock in February

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 3:30PM

According to a report issued to Congress on Monday, the United States Treasury Department sold $489.9 million worth of General Motors stock in the month of February – raising the total dollar value on GM stock sold by the feds this year to $646.3 million.

Henrik Fisker speaks about the Fisker Karma

Henrik Fisker resigns - possibly signaling the beginning of the end for Fisker Automotive

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 12:43PM

While details are currently limited, Fisker Automotive announced this morning that company co-founder, lead designer and company namesake Henrik Fisker has resigned as the executive chairman of Fisker Automotive – with his immediate departure from the company that bears his name leaving us wondering if the end is near for the innovative luxury EV builder.

Refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus revealed with new look, new technology (video)

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 12:08PM

The refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus will make its formal debut at the upcoming 2013 New York International Auto Show but thanks to a new company video, we get an early look at the new range topping Korean super sedan.

Nissan recalls 2013 Sentra over fire-causing fuel tank problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2013 - 11:10AM

According to Nissan, certain all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra models contain an improperly sealed fuel tank assembly, which may leak fuel and result in a fire.

Nissan recalls five 2013 models over dangerous airbag defect

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2013 - 10:17AM

The recall impacts Nissan's best-selling model, the 2013 Altima, as well as 2013 Sentra, LEAF, Pathfinder and Infinit JX35 vehicles.

2014 Subaru Forester is an evolution not a revolution

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2013 - 7:54AM

The all-new completely redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester has been released in Canada with pricing and offers even more value than the previous generation model.

CarCharging Group buying EV Pass in electric car charging consolidation

By David Herron on March 12, 2013 - 5:35PM

Two companies offering electric car charging services via the ChargePoint network are merging, in what may be consolidation.

Your chance to score a rare Dodge Challenger SRT8 and help a good cause

By John Goreham on March 12, 2013 - 10:47AM

Chrysler group's Chairman, Sergio Marchionne is auctioning off his exclusive Dodge Challenger SRT8 via Barrett Jackson.

David Bowie's "The Next Day" and 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C launch

David Bowie makes comeback with 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2013 - 7:56AM

David Bowie is making a comeback after a 10 year absence with “The Next Day” album and the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is launching and both are using the past to project into the future.

Watch the new Ford Fiesta ST flex its muscles on a Belgian race track

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2013 - 10:16PM

Ford of Europe has issued a short video showing the awesome little Ford Fiesta ST being pushed to its limits on Track 7 at Ford’s Lommel, Belgium test facility and it is a truly awesome example of just what the EcoBoost’d hot hatch can do when run all out.

Feds close rollaway investigation for 1.56 million Ford SUVs

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2013 - 7:33PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed an investigation that included over 1.56 million Ford Motor Company sport utility vehicles over a concern that these vehicles could roll away – and the investigation has been closed without the feds requiring a recall or any further action by Ford.

Ford recalls 2013 Focus, Escape, C-Max vehicles over child lock problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 11, 2013 - 5:29PM

Affected Ford Focus, Escape and C-Max hybrid vehicles may have been manufactured with an improperly installed rear door child lock.

ChargePoint expanding electric car charging station presence in New York City

By David Herron on March 11, 2013 - 5:10PM

A new phase of constructing electric car charging infrastructure is getting underway in New York City, under financial support from NYSERDA.

The Jetta Hybrid debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Image courtesy of VW.

Volkswagen to turn CO2 into air conditioning refrigerant

By Don Bain on March 11, 2013 - 4:03PM

As part of the recently announced intention to become the most environmentally sustainable automaker on the planet, Volkswagen has announced its entry into CO2 technology, projecting the use of the colorless gas as a refrigerant in the air conditioning systems across the product line.

Tesla SEC filing reveals Model X electric SUV production delayed until 2014

By David Herron on March 11, 2013 - 3:04PM

In what may be growing pains for start-up electric automaker Tesla Motors, their fiscal year 10-K filing reveals that Model X production won't begin this year.

Liberal Senator pleads with NASCAR to reject NRA race sponsorship

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2013 - 1:10PM

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy (D) has formally asked NASCAR to reconsider their sponsorship deal for the upcoming NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway – insisting that allowing the National Rifle Association to be the title sponsor at one of their events puts NASCAR in the middle of the ongoing gun control debate.

The Russian ë-mobile is still headed toward production

Yo-Mobile Delayed But Improves Design

By Nicolas Zart on March 11, 2013 - 1:09PM

You’ve never heard about the ë-mobile from Yo-Mobil? Then read on to see if and when this interesting Russian hybrid will hit the road.

Carlos Ghosn talks about EVs Geneva Auto Show

Carlos Ghosn Says More Electric Cars To Come

By Nicolas Zart on March 11, 2013 - 12:21PM

Carlos Ghosn sees even more electric car in the future. He hints at the strategy at the Geneva Auto Show

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reveal at New York Auto Show

2014 Range Rover Sport debut will be live drive in NY

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2013 - 7:21AM

The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport is about to make its debut and will be revealed in a live drive on the eve of the New York Auto Show.

New report states that the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost model will be sold in the US

By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2013 - 5:41PM

Last week we brought the news broken by Edmunds that the 2015 Ford Mustang would offer an EcoBoost 4-cylinder base model engine strictly for the European market – a fact that has since been debunked by the folks at Road & Track who have painted the future of a turbocharged 4-cylinder Mustang in a much more positive light for American enthusiasts.

Audi is putting the finishing touches on its A3 plug-in hybrid

Audi Ditches Diesel, Embraces Plug-In Hybrid

By Nicolas Zart on March 10, 2013 - 2:55PM

Is Audi finally ditching its diesel platforms and embracing plug-in hybrids? We’ll let you decide.

2014 Subaru Forester IIHS Top Safety Pick

2014 Forester helps Subaru stay number one

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2013 - 6:53AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester has earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick and Subaru remains the only manufacturer with IIHS Top Safety Picks for all models.

Nissan engages the female engineers of the future at open house

By Aaron Turpen on March 10, 2013 - 12:17AM

Nissan and Microsoft teamed to hold a technology open house at Nissan headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to encourage young women to enter the science and technology fields. It featured former Tennessee Titans cheerleader Jennifer Hill, now a process engineer at Nissan.

2013 Honda Civic first small car to achieve TSP+ from IIHS

By Aaron Turpen on March 9, 2013 - 4:05PM

The 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe are the first small cars to receive the highest available safety rating that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) offers.

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