Automotive News (Page 918)

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.

BMW announces advanced orders for i3 electric vehicle

By John Goreham on March 19, 2013 - 9:56AM

BMW has received hundreds of advanced orders for the new i3, currently a concept, but slated for production.

2014 Ford EcoSport at 2013 Bangkok International Motor Show

2014 Ford EcoSport reveal to lead global growth strategy

By Denis Flierl on March 19, 2013 - 8:00AM

Ford is advancing around the globe and the all-new 2014 Ford EcoSport is leading the way introducing the brand to new-to-Ford customers in Asia at the 2013 Bangkok International Motor Show.

Guardian G-Nius autonomous military vehicle. Still taken from the video below.

How autonomous vehicles reflect the robotic warriors of tomorrow [video]

By Don Bain on March 19, 2013 - 2:07AM

Google has put over 200,000 miles on its autonomous vehicles in the stark environment of Nevada during the past two years, reflecting the duty in an even harsher landscape of the autonomous border patrol vehicles that have been patrolling Israeli borders for the last five years.

BMW wins four red dot design awards. Image courtesy of Newpress/BMW

BMW scores four 2013 Red Dot International Design Awards

By Don Bain on March 18, 2013 - 7:56PM

Now in their 58th year, the Red Dot Design Awards are an international product design prize awarded by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany, by a jury of 37 outstanding luminaries in product design judging thousands of entries for innovative manufacturing excellence.

New 3 wheeled electric sports car resurrects the Aptera dream

By David Herron on March 18, 2013 - 6:44PM

The TORQ Roadster designed by Epic EV is a three wheeled electric speed machine built for performance where the Aptera was built for fuel efficiency.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray sport wagon coming from Callaway

By Patrick Rall on March 18, 2013 - 6:37PM

While we have talked about a great many possible variants of the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the folks at Callaway are taking modification a step further with their upcoming 2014 Corvette AeroWagon Concept – a vehicle which could become a production reality if there is enough interest from the consumer market.

Geely backs out of bidding for Fisker Automotive citing Government restrictions

By David Herron on March 18, 2013 - 5:40PM

The rescue of Fisker Automotive became more complex with the resignation of Henrik Fisker, and now the departure of Geely from the bidding process.

The new SRT Viper TA brings higher performance, beats Corvette ZR1 (Video and official images)

By Patrick Rall on March 18, 2013 - 5:12PM

We have expected for some time now that there would be a higher performance version of the new SRT Viper but today, the internet has been abuzz with the new 2013 SRT Viper TA – a special Time Attack version of the 640 horsepower Mopar supercar.

Chevy Volt may get 3 cylinder engine for GM's corporate fuel efficiency goals

By David Herron on March 18, 2013 - 5:04PM

The smaller engine should reduce the Volt's weight, further increase fuel efficiency, and help GM to contribute to the overall goal to reduce fossil fuel consumption, reduce the environmental impact and improve national energy security.

Next generation Chrysler 200 scheduled to debut in January

By Patrick Rall on March 18, 2013 - 1:42PM

Recently leaked Chrysler production plans lead us to believe that the next generation Chrysler 200 midsized sedan will debut in January 2014 – seemingly confirming the comment made by company CEO Sergio Marchionne earlier this year that the new 200 had been delayed until 2014.

The new twin turbo V6 for the 2014 Cadillac CTS

2014 Cadillac CTS to pack twin turbocharged V6 with big power (video)

By Patrick Rall on March 18, 2013 - 12:44PM

General Motors has confirmed that when the 2014 Cadillac CTS debuts next week at the 2013 New York Auto Show, the next generation CTS will be powered by a new twin turbocharged 3.6L V6 that produces an incredible 420 horsepower and 430lb-ft of torque – making the 2014 CTS one of the most powerful options in the luxury midsize sedan segment.

2014 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reveal at New York Auto Show teaser

2014 Range Rover Sport reveal will be ground-breaking [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 18, 2013 - 8:04AM

Land Rover is pulling off a first-ever reveal of the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport to a live audience in New York and also via a global online broadcast.

Alternative vehicles at the 2013 Denver Green Car Parade Photo © 2013 Don Bain

The surprising efficiency gains of autos in the US during 2012

By Don Bain on March 18, 2013 - 1:45AM

If the EPA estimates for fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions for 2012 ring true, the US improved automotive mileage rates last year by the largest increment since 1975.

Chrysler recalls Dodge Challenger over fire risk, tells owners to stop driving

By Anthony Faccenda on March 17, 2013 - 11:57PM

Chrysler has announced the recall of select model year 2013 Dodge Challengers due to a fire risk and is advising all owners to refrain from driving.

Nissan receives EPA Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award

By Aaron Turpen on March 17, 2013 - 11:07PM

Nissan has received three more Energy Star awards and has saved enough energy to power an all-electric LEAF for 750 million miles.

Maryland's transportation funding plan bad for clean diesel

By Aaron Turpen on March 17, 2013 - 10:51PM

The Diesel Technology Forum has penned an open letter to Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley informing him of the unfair discrepancy in his transportation funding proposal, which would tax clean diesel vehicle owners in favor of gasoline drivers.

Ferrari LaFerrari at the Geneva Auto Show

LaFerrari is the undisputed star at the Geneva Motor Show

By Denis Flierl on March 17, 2013 - 8:06AM

As the 83rd International Geneva Motor Show draws to a close, the new Ferrari LaFerrari is the undisputed star and still the biggest draw of the show.

2014 Subaru Forester Consumer Reports first drive

2014 Subaru Forester gets put through the paces [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 17, 2013 - 8:00AM

Consumer Reports has just received their first 2014 Subaru Forester and the consumer website gives their initial report after their first drive of the new crossover.

Subaru VIZIV Concept vehicle at Geneva Auto Show

Subaru celebrates 55 year anniversary with VIZIV Concept [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 16, 2013 - 4:50PM

The futuristic Subaru VIZIV Concept vehicle has made its debut at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show and is a fitting way for Subaru to celebrate their 55th birthday.

Toyota recalls 310k FJ Cruiser worldwide over seat belt defect

By Anthony Faccenda on March 16, 2013 - 1:58PM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced the recall of 310,000 FJ Cruisers due to a door panel issue, which may lead to seat belt retractor detachment.

Ford volunteers at a food bank (courtesy Ford Motor Co)

Ford Volunteer Corps spring into Action Day

By Aaron Turpen on March 16, 2013 - 11:28AM

Thursday was Ford Accelerated Action Day for the Ford Volunteer Corps and around the nation, volunteers from employees and their families sprang into action to support needy children and families.

100 years of Aston Martin at Silverstone

By Aaron Turpen on March 16, 2013 - 11:01AM

The 2013 Silverstone Classic promises to be an epic event and the lunchtime parade around the track will feature Aston Martin celebrating its 100th anniversary by parading 100 classic and current collector cars around the circuit.

Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 offers the best of three worlds

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

The new Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6 is the world’s last word in off-road power to take its owner and passengers anywhere on the planet, in luxury.

All 2014 Ford Mustang V8s get a price hike - still cost less than Camaro

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2013 - 9:38PM

The pricing for the entire 2014 Ford Mustang lineup has arrived on the Ford website and while all of the V6 models carry the same price for the 2014 model year as they did for 2013 – all of the 2014 Mustangs powered by a V8 engine will cost you more than the 2013 model year GT and GT500.

Mazda6 a finalist for NYIAS World Car Design of the Year

By Don Bain on March 15, 2013 - 7:00PM

The Mazda6 marks the brand’s entry into the sizable and lucrative realm of sports sedans, where it holds its own in fuel economy, safety, technology and dynamic performance, but is its DNA sufficient to hold up against the Aston Martin Vanquish and Jaguar F-Type in the World Car Design of the Year competition?

The iRACER a home built electric car racer kit

Home Electric Car Racer Kit iRACER Available

By Nicolas Zart on March 15, 2013 - 4:12PM

Would you build your very own race car from a kit? How about if it was electric?

Green Cars have a clean little secret, according to the EDTA

By David Herron on March 15, 2013 - 2:35PM

Climate Change Skeptic Bjorn Lomborg's opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal drew a sharp response from the Electric Drive Transportation Association, calling his math fuzzy, and his logic flawed.

2013 Toyota GT 86, Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ

Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S / BRZ could get hybrid power

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2013 - 2:04PM

A conversation with a chief project engineer from Toyota reveals that a future high-performance Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ may get a power boost from hybrid power.

Toyota's personal mobile electric solution, the i-road

An Electric Toyota OK But When?

By Nicolas Zart on March 15, 2013 - 12:45PM

Toyota’s battery message can leave you baffled despite actual market condition. Yet the company is still looking into distant battery technology.

2013 Ford Focus ST hot hatch is hotter in Europe

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2013 - 7:54AM

The 2013 Ford Focus ST is a hot hatch around the globe but it’s even hotter in Europe and is the best-selling hatch in eight countries.

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