Automotive News (Page 917)

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.

The Pariss electric roadster shows pontential at the Geneva Auto Show

Pariss Electric Roadster Shows Promising Performance With Light Weight

By Nicolas Zart on March 22, 2013 - 1:39PM

Electric cars are actively seeking lightness and energy density. Each new concept, such as this Pariss electric roadster push the performance envelop.

The 2014 Dodge Durango teased ahead of New York debut

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2013 - 1:05PM

When the 2013 New York Auto Show opens next week, the 2014 Dodge Durango will be among the big debuts and today – the Chrysler Group has offered up a couple rear end teasers of the refreshed SUV exposing a sexy new lighting setup similar to that found on the Dodge Charger and Dart.

2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 team identifies weak points

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2013 - 8:10AM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 race car has completed a shakedown in preparation for the SUPER GT series and has identified the weak points from last year.

The 2013 Jaguar F-Type convertible. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Jaguar provides the highlight of the Denver Auto Show

By Don Bain on March 22, 2013 - 4:30AM

While the most impressive new model at the Denver Auto Show was probably the new Jaguar F-Type two-seat convertible, one recurring aspect of the many automaker presentations during press day was an upbeat attitude on the industry and a complete lack of whining over CAFE standards.

Tesla Model S deliveries over 500 per week, with over 12 million electric miles driven

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 9:32PM

Tesla is now delivering Model S's at a rate roughly 25,000 per year, well above the 20,000 per year production goal, and in total Model S owners have driven over 12 million electric miles.

High speed wireless charging for electric cars research by ORNL and Evatran

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 7:09PM

Wireless electric car charging is expected to simplify electric car ownership, and a research project between the ORNL and Evatran aims to test wireless charging over the next three years.

China will lead the world in electric car adoption, says Nissan CEO Ghosn

By David Herron on March 21, 2013 - 5:39PM

China has many heavily polluted cities, a strong green technology industry, and may be the country where electric vehicle adoption takes off first.

Adrien Brody's Rolls Royce gets custom paint job by street artist Alec Monopoly

By Anthony Faccenda on March 21, 2013 - 2:14PM

Actor Adrien Brody’s recently donated 1967 Rolls Royce Shadow is now a work of art thanks to painter and street artist Alec Monopoly.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray priced at $71,860* - and you can win one from GM

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2013 - 12:34PM

Since the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray debuted in January, the biggest questions have focused around the price of the awesome new American sports car and according to the fine print in a new GM contest – the 2014 Corvette Stingray being given away has an approximate retail value of $71,860.

Hyundai Concept HND-9, next-generation Genesis Coupe

Hyundai Concept HND-9 previews next-gen Genesis Coupe

By Denis Flierl on March 21, 2013 - 8:00AM

Hyundai Motors has unveiled a luxury sports coupe called the Concept HND-9 that could be a preview of the next-generation 2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Chrysler shows off the 2014 Jeep Cherokee in action ahead of NY debut (Video)

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 8:53PM

The Chrysler Group has issued a short video showing the 2014 Jeep Cherokee in action in some fairly serious offroad settings – clearly showing that this Dodge Dart-based midsized SUV will be every bit as worthy of the “Trail Rated” tag as the rest of the current Jeep lineup.

2013 Ford Fusion Energi first drive, a good car with great electric driving abilities

By David Herron on March 20, 2013 - 8:00PM

The Ford Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid version of the 2013 Fusion, giving it a 20+ mile electric range and other electric goodness, while having the freedom to drive it like a gas car.

Subaru bringing a new performance concept, Crosstrek Hybrid to New York (Video)

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 7:46PM

Subaru of America has announced that when the 2013 New York Auto Show opens later this month, the new Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will mark the brand’s entry into the hybrid segment – along with being joined by a mystery performance concept car that this writer hopes is either the new WRX or the turbocharged version of the BRZ.

Ford drops the details on the 2014 Mustang Cobra Jet - including two new colors

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 5:53PM

Ford Racing has just announced the details on the 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag racing package and while there have been no major changes (like the addition of a twin turbocharged V8) – the 2014 Cobra Jet gains a new transmission, a new parachute mount and a pair of new colors including my favorite current Mustang color Gotta Have It Green.

New Jaguar XJR to debut in the Big Apple with big power

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 4:41PM

Among the many high performance debuts at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show will be the new Jaguar XJR – the latest addition to the high performance Jaguar R lineup with 542 horsepower and striking high performance design.

Chevy teases fans in a preview, claiming significant change to 2014 Camaro SS that could be a twin turbo V6

By John Goreham on March 20, 2013 - 4:30PM

Stating in its announcement that the fifth generation 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will see its "Most significant changes" ever, one has to wonder if the news this week about GM's new twin turbo V6 is just a coincidence.

Prices and bold fuel economy claims announced for 2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet

By John Goreham on March 20, 2013 - 2:46PM

Audi greets spring with a price announcement for the 2013 Audi RS 5 its V8 drop top rocket. The price claim we believe, but the fuel economy claims raise some eyebrows.

Check out the six customized Jeeps headed to the 2013 Moab Easter Jeep Safari

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 2:37PM

Yesterday we got a pair of teasers of the Moparized vehicles headed to the 2013 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab Utah and today, the Chrysler Group has pulled back the virtual sheets to show exactly what the offroading enthusiasts in Utah will see starting this weekend.

VW issues record-breaking recall in China, could cost company $600 million

By Anthony Faccenda on March 20, 2013 - 2:34PM

Volkswagen is recalling over 384,000 vehicles in China to fix a gearbox problem, which might cause loss of acceleration.

President Obama's Cadillac limo fails in Israel - due to human error

By Patrick Rall on March 20, 2013 - 12:56PM

President Barack Obama is in Israel today but his first trip there as President got off to a rocky start this morning when his Cadillac limousine failed to start after the wrong type of fuel was used to fill the tank.

GM recalls Cadillac SRX, Buick LaCrosse over transmission software defect

By Anthony Faccenda on March 20, 2013 - 11:31AM

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX luxury crossovers and Buick LaCrosse sedans over a software problem, which may cause the transmission to unexpectedly slip from manual to automatic mode.

Sold out 2013 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid rockets towards finals of 2013 World Green Car Award

By John Goreham on March 20, 2013 - 11:07AM

The Volvo V60 has a powerful and unusual green car drive system. It may win a green car award, but if you can't have one, what is the point?

2014 Kia Forte Sedan and SX 5-door hot hatch

2014 Kia Forte Sedan offers lowest in-segment price

By Denis Flierl on March 20, 2013 - 7:25AM

The all-new 2014 Kia Forte will come with the lowest base price in the compact car sedan segment, will feature cutting-edge technologies, and a new 5-door hot hatch is coming.

The last unique Saabs are now going to auction at KVD’s marketplace. PRNewswire

The very last Saabs built are going to auction

By Don Bain on March 19, 2013 - 5:42PM

The last of the vehicles built by the failed Swedish automaker Saab go to online auction today including some models begun that never made it to market.

The first two 2013 Moab Easter Jeep Safari teasers

Mopar teases two modified Jeeps heading to Moab

By Patrick Rall on March 19, 2013 - 3:35PM

The 47th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab Utah is set to begin this weekend and ahead of the massive offroading extravaganza, Mopar has issued teasers of just two of the customized Jeep concept vehicles set to debut at the national Jeep event.

Detroit Electric is teasing its first electric Corvette

Detroit Electric Reintroduces Electric Car With Corvette

By Nicolas Zart on March 19, 2013 - 1:29PM

What more fitting for the reintroduction of an original American electric icon than to bring another Detroit muscle car icon? Can you guess what powertrain the Corvette would sport?

Audi R18 e-tron quattro sweeps at Sebring

By Aaron Turpen on March 19, 2013 - 12:46PM

Audi's new hybrid racer, the R18 e-tron quattro, became the first hybrid car to win at Sebring in the American Le Mans Series. Other wins include a first for Corvette Racing and a record for Honda in Level 5.

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid awarded Best Green Car at Atlanta Auto Show

By John Goreham on March 19, 2013 - 12:30PM

In what may come as a surprise to many, a full sized, gasoline powered car wins a Green Car Award.

2014 Honda Odyssey to debut at New York show

By Aaron Turpen on March 19, 2013 - 12:20PM

The award-winning 2014 Odyssey minivan will debut at NYIAS with innovative features.

Ford aims to increase driver's overall health while driving

By John Goreham on March 19, 2013 - 11:54AM

Ford's focus on health and wellness has a heavy emphasis on reducing allergens in the cabin of its vehicles.

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