Automotive News (Page 923)

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.

Build your 2014 Ford Fiesta ST online now - pricing starts at $22,195*

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2013 - 8:36PM

Ford Motor Company has just launched the build page on Ford.com for the new 2014 Fiesta ST, giving us a great look at the options, the features and the pricing of the new subcompact hot hatch – with the base price of the high performance 5-door starting at just $22,195 (including destination fee).

Renault releases details of ZOE electric car ahead of launching sales in March

By David Herron on February 26, 2013 - 7:52PM

The Renault ZOE could be a game changing electric car thanks to a low price and fast charging system.

The Toyota Venza F-1. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota expanding US built model exports in 2013

By Don Bain on February 26, 2013 - 6:39PM

That America is once again a good place to build cars is born out by the fact Toyota exported 124,000 US built vehicles to 21 different countries in 2012 – a figure they plan to expand upon this year.

Updated 2014 Buick LaCrosse and Regal to debut in New York

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2013 - 6:17PM

Refreshed versions of the Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal are expected for the 2014 model year and today, General Motors confirmed that the new Buick sedans would debut in April at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.

Nissan returning to 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014 with electric race car

By David Herron on February 26, 2013 - 5:45PM

Saying that Nissan will have a pioneering race car showcasing electric technology, CEO Carlos Ghosn promises a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014.

Edmunds buys its own Tesla Model S to test it

Edmunds Buys An Electric Tesla Model S

By Nicolas Zart on February 26, 2013 - 1:36PM

Edmunds will test the Tesla Model S it bought on its own terms. Times are changing when even the most gasoline ferocious news outlet buys an electric car to see what the fuss is all about.

The interior teaser of the Alfa Romeo 4C is a carbon fiber work of art

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2013 - 12:47PM

While the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C will not officially debut until next month’s Geneva Motor Show, the Italian automaker has continued to tease us – this time offering us a look at the gorgeous interior layout of the US-bound mid engine sports car.

Alfa Romeo's TZ2 and Autodelta, celbrating 50 years

Alfa Romeo Celebrates 50 Years of Autodelta at the Geneva Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart on February 26, 2013 - 11:52AM

When we think of European racers in the 1960s, Autodelta and Chiti are probably two names that pop up regularly. Alfa Romeo is celebrating 50 years of Autodelta.

McLaren releases shocking performance numbers for its P1 supercar

By John Goreham on February 26, 2013 - 10:21AM

Those with a numbers fetish will love this car. If you think a 2013 Corvette ZR1 or SRT Viper GTS is fast, you should not read this. It will spoil your day.

Nissan launches NISMO as a global performance line looking to lure gamers

By John Goreham on February 26, 2013 - 8:46AM

Like many manufacturers over the past decade, Nissan will now focus its performance tweaks and package them in a line called NISMO.

2014 Subaru Forester performs extreme sports in Norway

By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2013 - 8:07AM

Subaru took the the all-new 2014 Forester to the freezing land of Norway in Northern Europe for some extreme testing on a ski slope. See how the new Forester performed.

British classics steal the show at Race Retro Auction

By Aaron Turpen on February 25, 2013 - 10:23PM

This weekend saw another historic Race Retro Auction in the United Kingdom with over £1.4 million in sales from classic and retro road and race cars auctioned.

Hennessey promises a 1,000 horsepower 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray package

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2013 - 9:52PM

The folks from Hennessey Performance have recently announced their intents for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray including a collection of performance parts capped off by a variety of forced induction packages – with the top of the line Hennessey C7 Corvette expected to hit the 1,000 horsepower mark.

2014 SRT Viper ACR coming next year, specs limited to avoid competing with Ferrari

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2013 - 6:06PM

Since the day that the 2013 SRT Viper was introduced last year, there has been speculation that a higher performance ACR model coming and while the arrival of the Viper ACR has been unofficially confirmed next year – the performance capabilities could be limited by Fiat in an effort to avoid competition between the Viper and the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.

NHTSA probes 561,000 Toyota Prius hybrids over steering problem

By Anthony Faccenda on February 25, 2013 - 6:03PM

The federal government has launched an investigation into more than 560,000 model-year 2004-2009 Toyota Prius vehicles due to a dangerous steering shaft issue.

Spotify getting voice command control on the road via Ford's SYNC AppLink

By David Herron on February 25, 2013 - 5:51PM

Ford's SYNC AppLink opens the door to integrating smart phone applications like Spotify with the in-car driving experience.

Feds to investigate 724,000 Ford cars and SUVs over engine stalling concerns

By Anthony Faccenda on February 25, 2013 - 5:08PM

According to federal safety regulators, certain 2009-2011 Ford Escape SUVs and Fusion sedans, and Mercury Mariner SUVs and Milan cars may suffer from a dangerous engine stalling problem.

GM and AT&T to build 4G LTE WiFi hotspots into cars beginning with 2015 model year

By David Herron on February 25, 2013 - 4:39PM

Wireless mobile Internet connectivity is reaching everywhere, and will invade cars beginning in 2014 for GM's 2015 model year cars.

Qi wireless charging system adopted by second automaker for use in cars

By David Herron on February 25, 2013 - 4:03PM

The mobile device charging standard is moving into cars, after seeing adoption first by Toyota and now Korean automaker Ssangyong.

The EVI Walk-In Van from the firm's website.

EVI electric fleet trucks making headway in America

By Don Bain on February 25, 2013 - 3:49PM

With strengthened incentives for fleet electrification in New York and Chicago added to the demand in California, EVI is ramping up production of medium and heavy-duty electric trucks to meet the demand.

More than two dozen fans injured at Daytona NASCAR race

By John Goreham on February 25, 2013 - 1:15PM

This year's Daytona 500 was overshadowed by another NASCAR race with injured fans taken away on stretchers.

Danica Patrick's #10 GoDaddy Chevrolet SS

Danica Patrick sets several big female racer records in the Daytona 500

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2013 - 12:11PM

Danica Patrick took her first big steps toward showing the NASCAR world that she is more than just a pretty face at yesterday’s Daytona 500 – with Patrick’s #10 GoDaddy Chevrolet SS claiming a handful of big time “female firsts” at the 55th running of the Great American Race.

Subaru launches new 2013 Legacy interactive online brochure

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2013 - 9:12AM

The newly refreshed 2013 Subaru Legacy now has its own dynamic online digital brochure for buyers to check out all the changes.

2014 Chevrolet SS V8 sedan at Daytona 500

2014 Chevrolet SS attempts to set the pace

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2013 - 8:01AM

The new 2014 Chevrolet SS high-performance sedan has been busy setting the pace during its Speedweeks debut, but is this enough to launch the SS to success?

The 2003 Cadillac 16 stars at Amelia Concours d'Elegance

By Don Bain on February 25, 2013 - 12:42AM

The one and only 2003 Cadillac Sixteen ever built will be on display at the 2013 Amelia Concours d’Elegance, a shining example of GM’s engineering expertise as the only V-16 engine built in this millennium.

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally car at 100 Acre Wood Rally in Missouri

2013 Subaru WRX STI wins big at 100 Acre Wood Rally

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2013 - 7:20AM

SRT USA's David Higgins, Craig Drew and the 2013 Subaru WRX STI team win by a huge margin at the 2013 100 Acre Wood Rally.

Nissan makes robots that think like fish to study cars [video]

By Aaron Turpen on February 24, 2013 - 2:03AM

Engineers at Nissan have created a group of robots called EPOROs to study how "fish thinking" could be applied to automotive safety systems. The robots recently visited the United States, along with their creator.

Snooki selling snakeskin-wrapped Cadillac Escalade on eBay

By Anthony Faccenda on February 23, 2013 - 4:14PM

In addition to its faux snakeskin exterior, Snooki's modified Cadillac Escalade EXT features premium wheels, ambient lighting and custom pink accents.

Ford investing millions to increase EcoBoost production in Ohio

By Aaron Turpen on February 23, 2013 - 3:15PM

Ford is planning to more than double its EcoBoost-equipped vehicle sales this year and to do that, they will need to build more engines. That is where the Cleveland Engine Plant comes in as Ford boosts plant capacity and adds jobs.

2013 Subaru WRX STI leads 100 Acre Wood Rally

By Denis Flierl on February 23, 2013 - 12:16PM

After the first day of racing in extreme snow and ice conditions, David Higgins and the 2013 WRX STI Rally car and team are off to a fantastic start.

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