Automotive News (Page 913)

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.

NHTSA has shocking distracted driving figures, but admits problem is not growing

By John Goreham on April 8, 2013 - 2:28PM

Although NHTSA has the ability to generate eye-catching headlines, it admits that distracted driving is not a growing problem and has not used its power to force states to enact mobile device restrictions in cars.

TorqueNews talks with Counting Cars star Danny Koker

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2013 - 12:16PM

I recently had a chance to fire off a few questions to Danny Koker, the head honcho on the History Channel’s program Counting Cars which will air the start of its second season tomorrow, April 9th – giving me a chance to pick the brain of one of television's best known car guys.

Volvo to drop V8s, add turbos, and direct injection to improve fuel economy and power

By John Goreham on April 8, 2013 - 10:42AM

Volvo VP calls V8's "dinosaurs" and claims new engines will be more powerful and fuel efficient. Bold words from company hoping to succeed against competitors that all offer both V8s and also smaller engines.

Subaru WRX Concept and next-generation Subaru WRX STI

Subaru releases official WRX Concept design video

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2013 - 7:59AM

Subaru released an official video of the WRX Concept, explained by design chief Osamu Namba that points to the future performance of the next-generation WRX STI.

The Daily Beast page announcing the Mothers of Invention

Toyota fuels innovation by paying tribute to Mothers of Invention

By Don Bain on April 7, 2013 - 7:08PM

At the fourth annual Women in the World Summit, held April 4-5, Toyota came to the table with $150,000 to fuel the innovation, raw creativity and courage of the Mothers of Invention, three women who are addressing some of world’s most pressing issues with sheer ingenuity.

Peyton Manning in new 2013 Buick Verano TV commercial

Peyton Manning almost gets "blindsided" driving Buick Verano

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2013 - 8:10AM

Peyton Manning is one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the NFL and needs to be protected from being blindsided. Does the 2013 Buick Verano really keep him safe?

Hot Nissan GT-R sets record speed on frozen Russian lake

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2013 - 7:41AM

The hot 540 hp 2014 Nissan GT-R gets cold in Russia to break the speed record for a production car on natural ice.

Fire rescue team at extraction training demonstration

VW donates 190 Passats to fire training

By Aaron Turpen on April 6, 2013 - 5:50PM

Volkswagen has donated 190 model year 2012 Passats to fire squads around the nation to foster life-saving training techniques on current-generation vehicles. The latest donation was to the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad in Virginia.

2014 Subaru Forester XT Premium record sales in Canada

2014 Subaru Forester catapults sales to new heights

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2013 - 3:27PM

Subaru Canada has released sales figures for March 2013 and the next-generation 2014 Subaru Forester is propelling sales to new records.

BMW X4 Concept previews 2015 BMW X4 Coupe

BMW X4 Concept previews 2015 X4 production coupe [videos]

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2013 - 2:24PM

With the BMW Concept X4 that has just been revealed in Shanghai, BMW offers a preview of the future 2015 BMW X4 production coupe.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

First 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sold for a cool mil, benefits cancer charity

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2013 - 11:47PM

Tonight at the Palm Beach Barrett Jackson Auto Auction, the right to own the very first 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible was auctioned off to the highest bidder and when the final gavel came down - NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick won the rights to 2014 Stingray Convertible #1 with a winning big of $1,000,000.

2014 Mazda6 wins prestigious Red Dot Design Award

By Aaron Turpen on April 5, 2013 - 10:37PM

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 is recognized for its design, winning the coveted Red Dot Design Award for its flagship representation of Mazda's new KODO - Soul of Motion theme.

March 2013 electric car sales best ever according to EDTA, led by Leaf and Model S sales

By David Herron on April 5, 2013 - 7:55PM

Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S sales are surging, leading to the highest ever monthly sales of electric cars for March 2013.

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.

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