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.

This EV wuld convince you of electric cars

Chreos EV Will Have You turned Onto To Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on February 22, 2013 - 5:57PM

Once in a while, a company produces a proof of concept that defies any of the accepted conventions. This Silex Power electric super car, the Chreos EV is but a glimpse into the near future of the electric car.

Rolls-Royce recalls 2013 Phantom in a truly unique fashion

By Anthony Faccenda on February 22, 2013 - 5:23PM

When Rolls-Royce recalls a vehicle, it does it with a certain panache that's only befitting of its super-rich clientele.

VW's hyper efficient XL1 plug-in hybrid car gets 261 miles/gallon efficiency

By David Herron on February 22, 2013 - 4:27PM

Light weight and great aerodynamics are a known combination for high fuel efficiency and lower air pollution, and VW's latest version of the 1-liter concept does both excellently.

The USPS Muscle Car stamps with black Xs over the value

5 legendary muscle cars including Charger and Mustang featured on new US stamps

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2013 - 3:55PM

The United States Postal Service has just released their new Muscle Car stamps, with five legendary American muscle cars featured in the newest release of the “America on the Move” series - giving both automotive collectors and stamp collectors a reason to rush out to their local post office this morning.

All-new Bentley Flying Spur glides into the luxury spotlight

By Aaron Turpen on February 22, 2013 - 2:52PM

To be billed as the ultimate luxury sedan, the all-new Bentley Flying Spur will officially unveil at the Geneva Motor Show in a couple of weeks. In anticipation of that, Bentley has released details on the sedan as well as a video showcasing its driving style. All of which prove that the Crew in Crewe is serious about making a comeback for the Big B.

The electric Casple-Podadera folds up in half.

Casple-Podadera Splits Electric Car Length to Park

By Nicolas Zart on February 22, 2013 - 1:31PM

Imagine a car you can fold up, park in any congested city? How about the electric Casple-Podadera that folds up to half a space a conventional electric car?

The 2013 Toyota Camry gets a spruced up interior, more technology

By Patrick Rall on February 22, 2013 - 1:11PM

Even though the new Toyota Camry was introduced for the 2012 model year, the Japanese automaker has made some interior alterations to the 2013 Camry in response to some of the less than savory reviews of the popular sedan – including more tech goodies in the less expensive trimlines.

Ford Fusion Energi, the plugin hybrid now has carpool access HOV

Ford Fusion Get California Carpool Lane OK

By Nicolas Zart on February 22, 2013 - 12:39PM

Ford has just bumped up its choice of cars that meet California’s stringent emission law. The new Fusion Energi, its second plug-in hybrid gets the California carpool lane OK.

2014 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG: First exclusive look

By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2013 - 10:44AM

Take an exclusive look at the very first non-photoshopped screenshot taken from the CLA 45 AMG as featured in an early version of Driveclub for the new PlayStation 4 (PS4).

2014 Subaru Forester safety begins before design phase

By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2013 - 9:00AM

The new 2014 Subaru Forester is one of the safest SUVs on the planet and it starts with Subaru’s extremely high safety targets set before the design starts.

Ken Block gives injured Navy veteran Taylor Morris an unforgettable ride

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2013 - 5:00PM

Ken Block and his Hoonigan Racing Division are currently practicing for the second stop of the 2013 Rally America Championship in Salem Missouri and while practicing in his newly designed Ford Fiesta race car ahead of the 100 Acre Wood Rally, Block invited Navy veteran and quad amputee Taylor Morris on what was surely the ride of a lifetime.

The 2014 Chevrolet SS Performance sedan in street and pace car form

The Chevrolet SS performance sedan will not be sold in Canada

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2013 - 3:37PM

While the company has not issued a formal statement, Canadian news site The Globe and Mail has reported that the new Chevrolet SS performance sedan will not be sold in Canada.

Audi showing A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid concept at Geneva Motor Show

By David Herron on February 21, 2013 - 1:58PM

Audi's latest e-tron, the A3 e-tron wagon, is a plug-in hybrid will demonstrate what Audi believes is the future of mobility.

The Mitsubishi PHEV will let the driver choose driving modes

Mitsubishi Will Give It All to You, Electric, Hybrid And Gasoline Drive In One

By Nicolas Zart on February 21, 2013 - 12:52PM

The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid is the best of both worlds. This plug-in hybrid lets the driver choose.

Chrysler recalls Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200 over potential fire risk

By Anthony Faccenda on February 21, 2013 - 12:37PM

The recall, which is Chrysler's third since last week, addresses a serious fuel tank assembly problem that affects nearly 1,800 model-year 2013 Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger cars.

ubitricity has an idea for you to recharge anywhere in cities

ubitricity Facilitates The Way You Could Charge Anywhere

By Nicolas Zart on February 21, 2013 - 12:17PM

The charging option is growing, helping the sales of electric cars. Still, there is room for improvement and ubitricity has an idea for you to plug in almost anywhere.

The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid gets more MPGs, Limited trimline and a lower price for 2013

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2013 - 12:12PM

Hyundai has just announced the pricing and fuel economy figures for the 2013 Sonata Hybrid and while it comes as no surprise to learn that the new Sonata Hybrid is more efficient than the 2012 model year vehicles – it comes as a big surprise that the 2013 models are less expensive than those currently at dealerships around the country.

2014 Subaru Forester’s X Mode delivers for active lifestyles

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2013 - 7:56AM

The new 2014 Subaru Forester is designed for the active lifestyle of its owners, and with X Mode, it has the durability needed to make those extreme sports happen.

Tesla outlook bright for 2013 despite missing 2012 Model S sales estimates

By David Herron on February 20, 2013 - 8:03PM

Tesla's quarterly results confirmed reaching production of 400 Model S's per week, showed continued large losses, but Musk promises profitability by Q2 2013.

VW e-Golf picture leaked before Geneva Auto Show

VW Electric Golf Leaked Picture Show VW Is Still Testing The ground

By Nicolas Zart on February 20, 2013 - 2:45PM

Leaked pictures of the pre-Geneva Auto Show electric Golf show VW is still testing the ground. Will we finally see an electric Golf?

The McLaren P1 offers over 900hp of hybrid power, emission free driving

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2013 - 12:30PM

McLaren has just announced the drivetrain details for their upcoming P1 supercar and the specs are better than many expected – with over 900 horsepower from a hybrid drivetrain that also allows for brief periods of all electric, emission free driving.

New York Times acknowleges reporting issues with John Broder

New York Times to Tesla Model S Judgement Problems

By Nicolas Zart on February 20, 2013 - 12:04PM

Case closed, the New York Times backs away from John Broder and sides back to Tesla. The model S gets a boost, Broder will get the boot.

2014 Subaru Forester designers piled on the refinements

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2013 - 8:02AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester has been redesigned from the ground up with a new design and a multitude of new refinements for ride comfort.

An Image from Volvo's City Safety video. Image courtesy Volvo of North America

Improved technology boosts safety of 2014 Volvo S80 and XC70

By Don Bain on February 20, 2013 - 3:40AM

Despite the widely witnessed failure of the City Safe low-speed impact avoidance system in 2010, the technology really does work and the improved version now featured in the all-new 2014 Volvo S80 and XC70 will stop itself at speeds up to 31-mph to avoid an impact.

Ram wins Super Bowl YouTube Ad Blitz 2013 contest

By Aaron Turpen on February 19, 2013 - 10:49PM

Ram Trucks has had its two minute commercial, Farmer, viewed over 18 million times, giving them the win in the Ad Blitz contest and simultaneously raising $1 million for FFA.

Tanner Foust's Ford Fiesta GRC car at the 2012 GRC Finale

Global RallyCross names SCCA as global sanctioning body for 2013 season

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2013 - 9:35PM

The Global RallyCross management team has just announced that the SCCA will be the global sanctioning body for the 2013 racing season – a decision which will help the GRC truly become a globally recognized racing league as the drivers head to locations around the world in 2013.

Jeep's Twitter account hacked, logo changed to Cadillac emblem

By Anthony Faccenda on February 19, 2013 - 8:58PM

One day after Burger King's Twitter account was compromised, Jeep fell victim to hackers claiming that the automaker had been purchased by Cadillac.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

Next Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 could pack 700hp, 600 for the C7 Z06

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2013 - 7:38PM

While General Motors hasn’t offered any official information on the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 or ZR1, rumors and inside information suggests that these two high performance package for the new Stingray are coming with some serious power packed under the hood – helping to further make the Z06 and ZR1 compete with (and beat) the best supercars in the world.

Ferrari F150/F70 to cost over $1.3 million US dollars- and it's already sold out

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2013 - 7:05PM

When Ferrari unveils the new Italian supercar that will serve as the successor to the incredible Enzo later this year, people familiar with the program believe that the limited edition halo car will carry a price right around a million Euros before taxes – or $1.36 million US Dollars with the current conversion rates.

Sydney Australia replacing Prius fleet with 10 Nissan Leaf's for city workers

By David Herron on February 19, 2013 - 4:57PM

Nissan wins a coup over Toyota as Sydney's city government replaces a fleet of Prius's with 10 Nissan Leafs for use by city employees in duties around town.

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