Automotive News (Page 914)

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.

Nissan Leaf posts best month ever, beats Chevy Volt in March sales

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2013 - 12:30PM

The Chevrolet Volt has badly beaten the Nissan Leaf in monthly sales by a margin of better than 2-to-1 over the first two months of 2013 but in March, the Leaf battled back – posting the best sales month ever for the all-electric Nissan since being introduced in late 2010.

Detroit Electric's new SP:01 electric roadster looks very much like an EV we have seen before

By John Goreham on April 4, 2013 - 10:15AM

Claiming the car sets the benchmark for EV performance, we have a strange feeling of deja vu when we look at the car and consider the business plan.

Venom GT is the fastest production car on the planet [video]

By Denis Flierl on April 4, 2013 - 7:59AM

Watch the Hennessey Venom GT which is the world’s quickest and now the fastest production vehicle on the planet that you can buy.

Refreshed 2014 Kia Soul debuts in New York

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2013 - 6:39PM

Although the top selling Kia Optima got the bulk of the attention for its 2013 New York Auto Show debut, the refreshed 2014 Kia Soul is also on display now at Jacob Javits Convention Center with a significantly refreshed exterior and a significantly refined interior.

Chevy Volt owners exceeding 98 MPGe fuel efficiency, to save money on gasoline

By David Herron on April 3, 2013 - 6:37PM

GM's plug-in electrified car, the Chevy Volt, combines an efficient electric drive and an inefficient gasoline drive in a way that has allowed some Volt owners to drive thousands of miles between fillups.

Mitsubishi recalls Outlander Sport for three different issues

By Anthony Faccenda on April 3, 2013 - 6:03PM

Mitsubishi is recalling certain all-new Outlander vehicles due to several problems related to brake lights, fuel gauges and shifting.

Ford Mustang Eleanor Gone in Sixty Seconds

1967 Ford Mustang 'Eleanor' from Gone in 60 Seconds hits auction block

By Anthony Faccenda on April 3, 2013 - 4:30PM

Automotive and film aficionados will have the chance to bid on the Nicolas Cage-driven custom 1967 Ford Mustang when it goes up for sale next month at the Dana Mecum 26th Original Spring Classic Auction in Indianapolis.

Tesla ownership calculator does not add up

By John Goreham on April 3, 2013 - 4:28PM

Mr. Musk promises a True Cost of Ownership of $500, but a close look reveals the price for even the most basic Model S is over a thousand per month even with an adjustment for not buying gas.

Project100 buying 100 Tesla Model S's for Las Vegas car sharing program

By David Herron on April 3, 2013 - 3:24PM

Aiming to use the Model S's as part of a comprehensive transportation system allowing people to 100% eliminate the need for owning a car, Project100 has placed the single largest Model S reservation until now.

The Jaguar XKR-S GT brings race readiness to the road in New York

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2013 - 2:13PM

The new Jaguar XKR-S GT is on display now at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, bringing new levels of performance to the XKR-S with improvements to the body, suspension and brakes with an emphasis on making the high performance coupe more capable for the racing world.

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid will be a plug-in for 2014

By John Goreham on April 3, 2013 - 11:54AM

Porsche continues the trend of automakers challenging the definition of electric car. Offers a car that can drive tailpipe emissions free to work on electric power only and still packs 416 horsepower even without a V8.

Hyundai, Kia recall more than 1.6 million vehicles over electrical gremlins

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2013 - 11:49AM

Hyundai and Kia have announced a joint recall of over 1.6 million vehicles here in the United States due to an electrical issue that can cause a variety of problems ranging from the brake lights not working to no-start conditions to the inability to shift out of park.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid and 2014 Subaru Forester

2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek Hybrid catapult Subaru to three new firsts

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2013 - 8:00AM

How have the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and new 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid helped the Japanese automaker achieve three firsts in their history?

Ford reducing CO2 and VOC emissions with 3-Wet paint process

By Don Bain on April 3, 2013 - 2:37AM

Traditionally, some of the most environmentally damaging aspects of manufacturing automobiles result from the toxins and CO2 released during the painting process; and Ford’s new 3-Wet approach is reducing energy use, while lessening the noxious chemicals released into the air by auto painting at four more plants around the world.

2014 Chevrolet Impala begins production, gets price tag

By Aaron Turpen on April 3, 2013 - 2:11AM

The 2014 Impala has begun production in Oshawa, Ontario and Chevrolet's flagship sedan will begin arriving in showrooms later this month; production in Detroit begins later this year.

An image of the TeslaX from the public website.

It's High Noon for Tesla in Texas

By Don Bain on April 2, 2013 - 11:46PM

The Texas Auto Dealers are taking Tesla to the legislature in Austin tomorrow, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is all a-tweet to rally his rebels to the electric car cause before the final showdown.

Subaru recalls 200k Outback, Legacy over serious brake problem

By Anthony Faccenda on April 2, 2013 - 11:40PM

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles over a brake line rust problem, which may lead to fluid leakage.

Tesla Motors adds amazing $500ish/month Model S financing offer

By David Herron on April 2, 2013 - 7:18PM

Moving to make Tesla Model S ownership more affordable, the new financing deal gives prospective Model S owners peace of mind from the certainty of knowing ahead of time the cost of owning an electric car.

Check out the 2014 Cadillac CTS in action on a road course (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2013 - 5:29PM

While you have probably seen the 2014 Cadillac CTS from every angle since making its big debut last week at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, General Motors has put together a new video showing the all new CTS in action on a road course with the standard V6 under the hood.

The refreshed 2014 Kia Optima on display at the 2013 New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2013 - 4:31PM

The Kia Optima is a big part of the Korean brand’s success here in the US and at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, the 2014 Optima debut brings about a more high tech look for the sporty midsized sedan that should help it keep up with the Jones’ in the jam-packed segment.

2014 Chevy Silverado has fuel economy surprise and new features customers will love

By John Goreham on April 2, 2013 - 9:51AM

The 2014 Chevy Silverado has changed in ways customers will appreciate. It also has a new value advantage in terms of maintenance.

2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG “Edition 507” at NYIAS

2014 Mercedes C63 AMG "Edition 507" pushes the performance envelope

By Denis Flierl on April 2, 2013 - 7:52AM

Mercedes-Benz is pushing forward with its global product offensive in the U.S. with a new high-performance 2014 C63 AMG “Edition 507” and four other new models at the NYIAS.

Neil Patrick Harris How I Met Your Mother

Neil Patrick Harris asks Twitter fans if he should buy a Toyota or Honda

By Anthony Faccenda on April 1, 2013 - 9:24PM

How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris is asking his Twitter followers what’s better, a Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey?

Volvo developing the EnVeloP whole car airbag

By Don Bain on April 1, 2013 - 6:29PM

An exterior airbag that will surround the entire body of a vehicle in the event of an accident is under development by Volvo, exactly one year after the company announced the pedestrian airbag on the Volvo V40.

2014 GMC Sierra V8 bests Ford F-150 V6 EcoBoost in fuel economy

By John Goreham on April 1, 2013 - 4:01PM

The new 2014 GMC Sierra continues the trend of larger modern engines with more cylinders beating the performance and fuel economy of smaller, turbo engines.

The 2014 Scion tC debuts in New York with some FR-S flare

By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2013 - 12:43PM

Among the new model debuts on display right now at the 2013 New York International Auto Show is the refreshed 2014 Scion tC which features a host of features both inside and out that have been featured on the popular Scion FR-S – including a sharpened exterior that gives the tC a great deal more family attitude.

Tesla Motors expecting first ever profit after steep losses in 2012

By David Herron on April 1, 2013 - 12:13PM

On the back of stronger than expected sales and production, the company ends several years of posting losses with the first profit ever for Tesla Motors.

Tesla will artificially reduce driving range of some 2013 Model S sedans

By John Goreham on April 1, 2013 - 11:54AM

Having dropped the entry level Model S, Tesla will now provide a more range-capable car, but limit the range with a software lock.

Only 30% of Chevy dealerships to get 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2013 - 11:48AM

Due to the concerns about the early demand for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray grossly exceeding production capacity, General Motors has laid out restrictions for those dealerships looking to get their hands on the new Stingray – meaning that only about 30% of the Chevrolet dealerships in the country will be able to sell the new C7 when it arrives later this year.

2014 Mercedes CLA45 AMG has worlds most powerful four-cylinder

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2013 - 7:57AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG made its world debut at the New York Auto Show and comes with the most powerful production four-cylinder engine on the planet.

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