Automotive News (Page 909)

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.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

2014 Mercedes CLA AMG Line is sporty and red

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2013 - 7:39AM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class can be personalized to suit every taste with two equipment lines Urban and AMG Line, and three design packages.

2014 Infiniti QX60 crossover to have hybrid option, unveil at NYIAS

By Aaron Turpen on March 9, 2013 - 1:44AM

The QX60 premium crossover is one of Infiniti's top offerings and now the company says that they will unveil a new 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. Big fuel economy increase detailed.

The Mitsubishi Concept G4 teaser could preview the next Evolution

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2013 - 7:43PM

When the 2013 Bangkok Motor Show opens later this month, among the big debuts will be the new Mitsubishi Concept G4 – a compact sedan that could preview the next generation of the Mitsubishi Lancer and the high performance Lancer-based Evolution.

Subaru wants to keep your dog as safe as human passengers

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2013 - 6:29PM

Subaru will begin funding a quest for the top performing safety restraints so consumers can keep their dogs as safe as possible while riding in their cars.

Tesla speeding up to repay DOE Loan five years early by 2017

By David Herron on March 8, 2013 - 6:08PM

Tesla Motors announced a plan to speed up repayment of their DOE loan, cutting the time in half.

Ram Truck announces pricing for all-new 2014 Ram ProMaster vans

By Aaron Turpen on March 8, 2013 - 5:49PM

Ram has announced pricing for the popular ProMaster commercial van lineup with 5-year / 100,000 mile warranties.

Ford recalls over 230k minivans due to rust problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 8, 2013 - 5:48PM

The recall affects 196,500 model year 2004 through 2007 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans in the United States and another 33,500 outside the U.S.

US auto dealers lawsuit against Mahindra upheld

By Don Bain on March 8, 2013 - 5:45PM

The motion by Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. to dismiss the lawsuit alleging fraud, misrepresentation and conspiracy by US auto dealers last June has survived the first challenge, as presiding US District Judge Thomas W. Thrash ruled to allow the case to move forward.

High performance Mitsubishi 311RS Evolution X to debut in Minneapolis with 420hp

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2013 - 4:50PM

When the Minneapolis Auto Show opens next week, the new Mitsubishi 311RS Evo X will bring a new level of import performance to the US market with this limited edition, track tuned sort compact sedan.

Sleek new 2014 Mercedes CLA breaks aerodynamics record

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2013 - 4:27PM

With a Cd value of 0.23, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA sets a new benchmark for aerodynamics never seen before among all production vehicles.

Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale delivers coupe de grace at Geneva

By Aaron Turpen on March 8, 2013 - 4:09PM

The new Stradale was unveiled in Geneva and delivers a killing blow to wannabe race coupes with seating for four at a top speed of 188 mph and shifting that happens five times faster than you can blink.

AeroVironment working on electric car to grid system

AeroVironment, PNNL and Electric Car Stable Charging Grid

By Nicolas Zart on March 8, 2013 - 12:38PM

AeroVironment has licensed PNNL technology allowing its charging stations to communicate with the grid. Now electric cars and the grid can work together to have a stable energy source.

Chevy will roll out an unbeatable power trio of 2014 Corvette Stingray, Camaro, and SS at the New York Auto Show

By John Goreham on March 8, 2013 - 10:17AM

Chevrolet will put its dominance on display in New York. Rear drive, V8, affordability is back in America.

2014 Subaru Forester vs 2013 Toyota RAV4, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

2014 Subaru Forester vs RAV4 and Outlander: See who wins

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2013 - 9:52AM

Carsgiude takes the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and compares it to the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 and Mitsubishi Outlander. See which one comes out on top in a head-to-head test.

2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake produces staggering results

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2013 - 7:50AM

The 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake, a 50-state-legal emission compliant vehicle, produced staggering performance with a series of mid-10-second runs at over 135 mph.

Tesla Motors reports massive losses for 2012, profitability in 1st quarter 2013

By David Herron on March 8, 2013 - 1:13AM

Tesla Motors' management expects to immediately shift from massive losses while preparing for Model S sales, to immediately become profitable due to Model S sales.

Refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro to debut at the New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2013 - 7:17PM

We are still working our way through all of the debuts at the Geneva Motor Show but we have just learned that the refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will make its grand debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show later this month – along with a handful of other American auto show debuts from Chevy.

Turbocharged 4-cylinder 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost for Europe only

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2013 - 5:47PM

We have long been expecting the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang to pack a turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine but according to reports coming out of the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, American buyers will be snubbed on the turbo 4 front as only the European market will get the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost models.

Apple adds Siri integration and iPad to Ferrari FF

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2013 - 5:17PM

While the big news out of Geneva is the new LaFerrari, the Italian automaker made big news with the techie crowd in adding iPad and Siri integration to the four-seater Ferrari FF.

Completes U.S. Map of Job-Creating General Motors IT Innovation Centers. (PRNews

GM to hire 1000 for new Information Tech Center in Phoenix

By Don Bain on March 7, 2013 - 3:23PM

As General Motors opens their fourth Information Technology Innovation Center in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler AZ, the company has announced hiring 1,000 of the best and brightest in the region.

Subaru recalls over 50k vehicles that can start on their own

By Anthony Faccenda on March 7, 2013 - 3:22PM

The recall, which affects Subaru Legacy, Impreza, Outback and XV Crosstrek models, is the result of a remote starter malfunction.

Blink and ChargePoint join for electric car charging station sharing

By David Herron on March 7, 2013 - 2:03PM

The two companies will mitigate one of the frustration points of electric car ownership, the necessity to join multiple charging station networks, by creating a sort-of roaming agreement allowing members of each network to use charging stations of the other network.

GM is working on a 200 mile range electric car

GM Keeps Hinting At 200 Mile Electric Car

By Nicolas Zart on March 7, 2013 - 12:19PM

These days, the race to break the 100 mile electric car range barrier is crucial for carmakers. GM is hoping its Envia investment will help it break the 200 mile barrier.

2013 Chevy COPO Camaros go on sale Monday, March 11th to a lucky few

By John Goreham on March 7, 2013 - 11:48AM

The 69 Chevy COPO Camaros that will be factory built will be available to buyers as of Monday. If you didn't get your ballot in by today's deadline, there is one other option.

2014 Hyundai Equus teased ahead of New York debut

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

While the ongoing Geneva Motor Show is drawing most of the attention in the automotive world, this first teaser of the 2014 Hyundai Equus reminds us all that the New York International Auto Show – where the new Equus will debut – is only a few weeks away.

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition is exclusive and ready

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2013 - 8:00AM

The all-new 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is making its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show and a new exclusive Launch Edition will be available around the globe and here in the U.S.

Honda upgrades rare earth metals recycling from used nickel-metal hybrid car batteries

By David Herron on March 6, 2013 - 5:26PM

Rare earth metal recycling could resolve a geopolitical power headache, and Honda's new process is a big step in that direction.

The high performance BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo debuts in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2013 - 3:42PM

While it could be some time before we see the new BMW M3 Sedan, the Alpina high performance tuning house used the 2013 Geneva Motor Show to introduce their new B3 BiTurbo Saloon – a 410 horsepower version of the BMW 3 Series that wears the familiar subtle styling cues of the Alpina lineup in great form.

Mitsubishi CA-MiEV Geneva Motor Show courtesy Stuff.TV

Fantastic Alternative Energy Cars That Will Change The Future of Driving

By Nicolas Zart on March 6, 2013 - 3:11PM

The Geneva Motor Show is the best way to see what the international automobile industry is doing. This year, alternative energy takes a big step forward.

Brammo Empulse electric motorcycles approved to race against gas bikes in AFM series

By David Herron on March 6, 2013 - 2:48PM

In a historic move for the electric motorcycle racing, the AFM has approved Brammo's Empulse electric motorcycle line to race for points and championship standing in regular gas bike racing.

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