Automotive News (Page 919)

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 Corolla Furia Concept. Image courtesy of Toyota.

The concept cars of NYIAS or the automotive future at the crossroads

By Don Bain on March 15, 2013 - 6:07AM

There are two kinds of people who attend auto shows – those who plan to buy a new car soon and want to see them all in one place to make comparisons and narrow their choices or those who simply want to be thrilled by the latest models and especially the ground-breaking concepts that herald the cars of the future.

2013 Aston Martin Vantage GTE on the track

2013 Aston Martin Vantage GTE to debut at Sebring

By Aaron Turpen on March 15, 2013 - 2:19AM

This weekend, the Aston Martin 2013 motorsport season will begin at the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida, debuting the 2013 Vantage GTE with is new V8 power.

Image from the NICB video. Desktop picture from NICB site.

Staged accidents with Big Rigs foreshadow tragedy [video]

By Don Bain on March 15, 2013 - 1:09AM

It was 20 years ago that Mother Jones warned us about swoop-and-squat insurance fraud, but now the masterminds targeting the insurance industry have found a mark with much deeper pockets – the over-the-road truckers who, due to the size and potential havoc the big rigs could cause, are required to carry massive amounts of liability insurance.

Honda recalls 250,000 vehicles over frightening brake risk

By Anthony Faccenda on March 14, 2013 - 8:16PM

The recall, which concerns 2004-2005 Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Acura RL and Acura MDX vehicles, is the result of a government probe launched last fall.

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Sergio Marchionne

Chrysler auctioning its CEO's prize, custom 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8

By Aaron Turpen on March 14, 2013 - 6:36PM

Barrett-Jackson will be auctioning Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne's customized 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 on behalf of Chrysler with proceeds going to United Way for Southeastern Michigan. The auction package includes a bonus item from Mopar as well.

Washington State to fine gas car drivers who block electric car charging station access

By David Herron on March 14, 2013 - 4:59PM

The unfortunately routine occurrence of gasoline powered cars parked in front of a charging station may come to an end thanks to a $250 fine being enacted in Washington State.

BMW 328d bringing diesel power, 40mpg to the New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2013 - 4:25PM

When the 2013 New York International Auto Show opens later this month, the new BMW 328d will be among the big debuts with big diesel torque and fuel economy figures that could top the 40 mile per gallon mark.

VW Officially Unveils First Full Electric Car e-up!

By Nicolas Zart on March 14, 2013 - 4:00PM

VW has been talking about electric cars for sometime but have never delivered anything. Today, the company officially announces its all-electric e-up!.

Cobb Tuning to offer Tanner Foust Edition Ford Focus ST with 300hp

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2013 - 3:11PM

The Tanner Foust Edition Ford Focus ST made its grand debut last year at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas as nothing more than your average SEMA car but the build team at Cobb Tuning has announced that the Tanner Foust Edition Focus ST will soon be available for purchase on their website.

Is the Spanish Applus+ IDIADA’s Volar-E the most powerful EV?

The Applus+ IDIADA Joins The Electric Supercar Club

By Nicolas Zart on March 14, 2013 - 2:14PM

Do we need another super high-end electric performance car? The European Community thinks so.

Government ignores deadly crashes that kill more people than distracted driving due to cell phones

By John Goreham on March 14, 2013 - 11:09AM

A study by the IIHS shows that a simple fix to trailers can save many lives. Study reveals an easy way to improve safety in one of the deadliest types of crashes.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST is the fastest small car on the planet

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2013 - 7:57AM

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is Ford’s fastest and most dynamic small production performance car ever with 20 percent more power than before.

Dennis Rodman rides around the Vatican in custom Mercedes-Benz Popemobile

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2013 - 10:39PM

Rodman was in Rome today to campaign for Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana, who would have been the first black pope.

New BMW 1 Series M Coupe coming, xDrive M6 Gran Coupe is not

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 9:31PM

According to BMW M Division boss Dr. Friedrich Nitschke, the company is very likely to build a successor to the insanely popular and incredibly awesome BMW 1 Series M Coupe in the future – but we should not hold out hope for an all wheel drive version of the BMW M6 Gran Coupe that debuted earlier this year in Detroit.

All-new 2014 Toyota Highlander preview ahead of official release

By John Goreham on March 13, 2013 - 7:43PM

Toyota has announced the 2014 Toyota Highlander. Here are the changes buyers should expect to see.

Fisker's horrible year leading to Henrik Fisker's resignation

By David Herron on March 13, 2013 - 7:24PM

Fisker Automotive has had a rough time, with over a year of struggles between failed battery packs from A123 Systems, and an inability to manufacture the Karma.

US Government sells $489 million in GM stock in February

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 3:30PM

According to a report issued to Congress on Monday, the United States Treasury Department sold $489.9 million worth of General Motors stock in the month of February – raising the total dollar value on GM stock sold by the feds this year to $646.3 million.

Henrik Fisker speaks about the Fisker Karma

Henrik Fisker resigns - possibly signaling the beginning of the end for Fisker Automotive

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 12:43PM

While details are currently limited, Fisker Automotive announced this morning that company co-founder, lead designer and company namesake Henrik Fisker has resigned as the executive chairman of Fisker Automotive – with his immediate departure from the company that bears his name leaving us wondering if the end is near for the innovative luxury EV builder.

Refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus revealed with new look, new technology (video)

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2013 - 12:08PM

The refreshed 2014 Hyundai Equus will make its formal debut at the upcoming 2013 New York International Auto Show but thanks to a new company video, we get an early look at the new range topping Korean super sedan.

Nissan recalls 2013 Sentra over fire-causing fuel tank problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2013 - 11:10AM

According to Nissan, certain all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra models contain an improperly sealed fuel tank assembly, which may leak fuel and result in a fire.

Nissan recalls five 2013 models over dangerous airbag defect

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2013 - 10:17AM

The recall impacts Nissan's best-selling model, the 2013 Altima, as well as 2013 Sentra, LEAF, Pathfinder and Infinit JX35 vehicles.

2014 Subaru Forester is an evolution not a revolution

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2013 - 7:54AM

The all-new completely redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester has been released in Canada with pricing and offers even more value than the previous generation model.

CarCharging Group buying EV Pass in electric car charging consolidation

By David Herron on March 12, 2013 - 5:35PM

Two companies offering electric car charging services via the ChargePoint network are merging, in what may be consolidation.

Your chance to score a rare Dodge Challenger SRT8 and help a good cause

By John Goreham on March 12, 2013 - 10:47AM

Chrysler group's Chairman, Sergio Marchionne is auctioning off his exclusive Dodge Challenger SRT8 via Barrett Jackson.

David Bowie's "The Next Day" and 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C launch

David Bowie makes comeback with 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2013 - 7:56AM

David Bowie is making a comeback after a 10 year absence with “The Next Day” album and the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is launching and both are using the past to project into the future.

Watch the new Ford Fiesta ST flex its muscles on a Belgian race track

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2013 - 10:16PM

Ford of Europe has issued a short video showing the awesome little Ford Fiesta ST being pushed to its limits on Track 7 at Ford’s Lommel, Belgium test facility and it is a truly awesome example of just what the EcoBoost’d hot hatch can do when run all out.

Feds close rollaway investigation for 1.56 million Ford SUVs

By Patrick Rall on March 11, 2013 - 7:33PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed an investigation that included over 1.56 million Ford Motor Company sport utility vehicles over a concern that these vehicles could roll away – and the investigation has been closed without the feds requiring a recall or any further action by Ford.

Ford recalls 2013 Focus, Escape, C-Max vehicles over child lock problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 11, 2013 - 5:29PM

Affected Ford Focus, Escape and C-Max hybrid vehicles may have been manufactured with an improperly installed rear door child lock.

ChargePoint expanding electric car charging station presence in New York City

By David Herron on March 11, 2013 - 5:10PM

A new phase of constructing electric car charging infrastructure is getting underway in New York City, under financial support from NYSERDA.

The Jetta Hybrid debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. Image courtesy of VW.

Volkswagen to turn CO2 into air conditioning refrigerant

By Don Bain on March 11, 2013 - 4:03PM

As part of the recently announced intention to become the most environmentally sustainable automaker on the planet, Volkswagen has announced its entry into CO2 technology, projecting the use of the colorless gas as a refrigerant in the air conditioning systems across the product line.

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