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.

Honda reducing car weight, improve efficiency, with aluminum-steel welding process

By David Herron on February 19, 2013 - 3:51PM

A technological breakthrough by Honda enables manufacturing cars with a mix of steel and aluminum, reducing vehicle weight and improving fuel efficiency.

Top Fiat dealerships first to get 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2013 - 11:10AM

A Chrysler Group representative has confirmed that when the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C arrives in the US market late this year, the top performing Fiat dealerships will be the first to receive their portion of the limited allotment of new Italian sports cars.

2014 Subaru Forester is loaded with intrinsic value

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2013 - 7:55AM

Subaru developed the all-new global 2014 Forester by paying attention to details that most buyers overlook but have an extremely high value.

2014 Chevrolet SS banned in Israel over alleged Nazi association

By Anthony Faccenda on February 18, 2013 - 10:09PM

The all-new Chevrolet SS will not be imported to Israel because the “SS” monicker is too reminiscent of the abbreviated name for the Schutzstaffel, a Nazi Party parliamentary group.

New Renault-Nissan center in Silicon Valley

Renault-Nissan Alliance opens bigger research center in Silicon Valley

By Aaron Turpen on February 18, 2013 - 6:12PM

A new advanced research center specializing in autonomous driving and connected cars has opened in Silicon Valley, soon to expand into other areas of inquiry.

Fisker Automotive weighing buyout bids from Chinese automakers

By David Herron on February 18, 2013 - 5:55PM

Beleaguered Fisker Automotive opened bidding on Feb 6, and has received firm offers from two Chinese automakers, which would sell the luxury plug-in hybrid automaker into foreign control.

Tesla Model S owners prove NY Times' could have finished Model S road trip

By David Herron on February 18, 2013 - 3:23PM

A group of Model S owners proved last weekend that John Broders failed Tesla Model S road trip could have been a success.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Lime Rock Green

Design your 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray online with the new colorizer

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2013 - 12:04PM

GM hasn’t launched the full configurator for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray coupe just yet but the Chevrolet website does have a new page featuring the C7 Stingray called the “colorizer” – giving hopeful Corvette buyers and the automotive dreamers a chance to check out the new American sports car in all of the available color options.

2013 MINI John Cooper Works backflip in France

2013 MINI John Cooper Works nails the perfect backflip [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2013 - 7:50AM

Guerlain Chicherit delights snowboarders as he nails the first-ever successful backflip in a 2013 MINI John Cooper Works on a ski jump in France.

BMW & Daimler Teaming Up On An Electric Car

By Nicolas Zart on February 17, 2013 - 7:34PM

Unlikely business partners, BMW and Daimler are teaming up for a small electric car. This shows how quickly the car industry is evolving.

Those little GEMs will get you across the city in a jiffy

California Allows Slow Speed Electric Cars on Big Roads

By Nicolas Zart on February 17, 2013 - 6:38PM

California is looking into a bill that would allow lows speed electric cars on bigger roads. The measure is a one stone, two birds deal for California.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

Mercedes taps into new generation of buyers using Instagram

By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2013 - 7:54AM

Mercedes is launching a brilliant marketing campaign inspired by the new 2014 Mercedes CLA, for which Mercedes-Benz will exploit the power of Instagram.

Citroen releases more information on Hybrid Air technology

By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2013 - 11:52PM

Taking center stage at the Peugeot Citroen booth at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show will be the company's showcase of its new Hybrid Air technology in a low-cost hybrid drive train that improves fuel economy in a big way.

Renault releases details on Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo

By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2013 - 11:21PM

Entering the "super mini" class of emerging vehicle types in Europe, the Clio Renaultsport 200 Turbo is a fiery little 200 horsepower goer.

Alfa Romeo Gloria concept announced for Geneva

By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2013 - 11:01PM

A collaborative project between Alfa and students at the European Design Institute, the Gloria is a car meant for the Asian and American markets.

BMW recalls 570,000 vehicles over engine stalling issue

By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2013 - 5:11PM

BMW's massive recall affects multiple models including 1-Series, 3-Series and Z4 vehicles. Saturday's recall comes just one day after BMW recalled over 30,000 BMW X5 SUVs over brake problems.

2013 Subaru Outback Canada retained value award

2013 Subaru Outback gains traction in Canada

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2013 - 10:26AM

The Subaru brand is getting awards all over the globe and the all-wheel-drive 2013 Outback is getting its fourth future value award in Canada.

2014 Chevrolet SS bucks the trend with smoking hot V8

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2013 - 8:00AM

Chevrolet goes against conventional wisdom with the 2014 Chevrolet SS, their first rear-drive performance sedan with a high-performance V8 in 17 years.

Mercedes-Benz AMG inspires world's most powerful powerboat

By Aaron Turpen on February 16, 2013 - 12:51AM

The AMG has inspired the world's most powerful electric drive powerboat, built as a prototype by Cigarette Racing in Miami and debuting at the Miami International Boat Show this weekend.

Chrysler recalls Dodge Viper over dangerous airbag deployment issue

By Anthony Faccenda on February 15, 2013 - 9:12PM

Chrysler's recall of the Dodge Viper comes just one day after the automaker issued a massive recall of 360,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a rear axle issue.

BMW recalls over 30,000 SUVs due to hazardous brake defect

By Anthony Faccenda on February 15, 2013 - 6:58PM

BMW has decided to recall 30,265 model-year 2007 to 2010 BMW X5 SUVs due to a sizable number of warranty claims pertaining to loss of power assist braking,

The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo courtesy of Newspress.

Tuning the Buick Verano Turbo to perfect pitch

By Don Bain on February 15, 2013 - 4:24PM

Buick is known for building cars as quiet as a mausoleum on a moonless night, but when a turbocharger was added to the elegant Verano model, the brand suspected it might attract a more discerning buyer interested in the sound an engine should make as it speeds away.

CNN Reporter drives Tesla Model S from Wash. D.C. to Boston, where Broder failed

By David Herron on February 15, 2013 - 3:08PM

A brave CNN reporter repeated last weeks ill-fated trip by NY Times' John Broder, and easily drove from Washington D.C. to Boston on electricity, in the winter, stopping only at Supercharger stations.

McLaren P1 interior revealed, plus more images of the supercar

By Aaron Turpen on February 15, 2013 - 2:45PM

McLaren has finally given a solid glimpse of the interior of the P1's interior as well as more publicity shots of the P1 pending its debut in the UAE.

California Energy Commission expands clean transportation with $17 million in grants

By David Herron on February 15, 2013 - 2:18PM

California's long standing policy stance on supporting clean transportation got another $17 million in support with eight projects to increase biofuels and electric vehicle adoption in California.

2013 Subaru Impreza, Outback and BRZ awards

2013 Subaru Impreza, Outback and BRZ awarded Best-in-class honors

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2013 - 12:33PM

The Subaru brand has the best resale value of any cars on the planet and the Canadians adore their 2013 Subaru Impreza, Outback and BRZ.

2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

STI completes 2013 Subaru WRX STI shakedown [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2013 - 9:40AM

The Subaru STI team has completed the shakedown of the 2013 WRX STI in preparation for the 2013 Nurburgring 24-hour race and their third straight victory.

Ram Truck named 'Most Improved' in JD Power dependability study

By Aaron Turpen on February 15, 2013 - 6:27AM

J.D. Power and Associates has named Ram Truck the most improved brand in its 2013 dependability study. The overall industry average improvement was five percent, but Ram still doesn't rank first.

NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg calls for 10,000 electric car charging stations

By David Herron on February 14, 2013 - 6:10PM

As part of an effort to green New York City, Mayor Bloomberg has set in motion changes to add significant new electric car recharging infrastructure, creating conditions that might make electric vehicle adoption more attractive.

Tesla Motors fires back at NY Times John Broder over failed Model S test drive

By David Herron on February 14, 2013 - 4:07PM

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk shows off vehicle log data to back up claims that John Broder essentially fabricated a no-win situation that ended up with the Tesla Model S he'd borrowed on the back of a flatbed truck.

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