Automotive News (Page 926)

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.

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.

Can the Honda Clarity hybdrogen car replace a pure electric car?

Hydrogen Is Back And Electric Cars Don't Care

By Nicolas Zart on February 14, 2013 - 2:48PM

Hydrogen power is something that sends people into futuristic visions of emission free cars. Can hydrogen replace pure electric battery cars?

The Chevy Spark EV will head out to Europe

The Chevy Spark Electric Car Goes to Europe

By Nicolas Zart on February 14, 2013 - 2:12PM

The Chevy Spark is about to get electric and move to Europe. It’s entry price is sure to make it a winner.

Joh Broder axes the Model S, Musk goes ballistic

UPDATE: NYT, John Broder and Tesla Show Mainstream News Media Needs a Make Over

By Nicolas Zart on February 14, 2013 - 1:44PM

Mainstream news media is not ideal for electric car test driving. The New York Time John Broder goes too far into oblivion.

Fiat is planing bigger cars besides its 500

Fiat Get Bigger US Sizes, Alfa Hinted Come Back Again

By Nicolas Zart on February 14, 2013 - 1:30PM

Fiat is moving to bigger cars for the US. After the Fiat 500 success, the company wants bigger.

Nissan Leaf passes amazing electric vehicle milestone

By John Goreham on February 14, 2013 - 12:23PM

The Nissan Leaf is the global passenger car sales leader for electric vehicles.

Chrysler recalls 360k SUVs and pickups over rear axle defect

By Anthony Faccenda on February 14, 2013 - 12:05PM

Chrysler has expanded a September 2012 recall to remedy a rear axle pinion problem, which concerns 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen SUVs, 2009 to 2011 Dodge Dakota and 2009 to 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks.

Diesel power is coming to the Ram 1500, making it the most powerful and most efficient

By Patrick Rall on February 14, 2013 - 10:45AM

The Chrysler Group has just announced that they will begin offering the 2014 Ram 1500 with a diesel V6 engine – making the Ram brand the first half ton, light duty truck in the American market to pack the power and efficiency of diesel power.

2014 Mercedes A 45 AMG puts the pedal to the metal [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 14, 2013 - 7:41AM

For the first time, Mercedes-Benz is offering a new high-performance car in the compact class, the 2014 A 45 AMG, and it is impressive.

ABB unveils fast charging stations supporting SAE DC Fast Charging, Combined Charging System

By David Herron on February 13, 2013 - 7:29PM

The rapidly changing market for electric car fast charging solutions just received new support for the Combined Charging System with two newly unveiled fast charging stations from ABB

2013 Chevrolet Sonic, Spark become first vehicles with Siri Eyes Free technology

By Anthony Faccenda on February 13, 2013 - 7:12PM

Although nine other automakers have vowed to integrate Siri Eyes Free technology into their 2013 vehicles, Chevrolet has become the first car brand to fulfill its promise by installing the new feature on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and Spark.

Camaro tops Mustang in dependability solidifying its dominance in the pony car class

By John Goreham on February 13, 2013 - 2:43PM

J.D. Power and Associates rank Camaro highest in its class in durbility, Camaro outsells Mustang, and seems to be pulling ahead in the comparison tests.

The initial batch of 2013 SRT Vipers is sold out, Viper Roadster coming soon

By Patrick Rall on February 13, 2013 - 2:11PM

The first production run of the 2013 SRT Viper is nearing an end and all 800 of the new Vipers built have been spoken for with a surprising 80% of those 2013 Viper coupes being fitted with the high performance GTS package but more importantly – SRT boss Ralph Gilles has confirmed that a convertible should be available within the next few years.

A wrecked 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe found crashed in Arizona

By Patrick Rall on February 13, 2013 - 1:21PM

We have seen the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe in a variety of colors and settings but the image on the right is our first glimpse of what the C7 looks like when it has been crashed into a stone wall.

2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid and 2014 Fit EV help us see where the electric car market is going

By John Goreham on February 13, 2013 - 10:55AM

A comparison of the new 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid, and the new 2014 Honda Fit EV provides insight to the direction the electric car market is headed. Why sacrifice comfort, convenience, and safety for $1.33 per day?

First look: 2014 Audi S3 Sportback with 300 hp

By Denis Flierl on February 13, 2013 - 7:51AM

The new 2014 Audi S3 five-door Sportback boasts a new engine with best-in-class performance and fuel-efficiency.

A screenshot from the 2014 Corvette Stingray interior video

New GM video details the high end interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2013 - 4:41PM

One of the many vital features of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe is the passenger compartment that finally features a world class, luxury-sport level interior that will compete with supercars from around the globe – with the ins and outs of the new interior detailed in GM’s latest in-depth look at the C7 Stingray.

NY Times' writer Broder makes EV rookie mistakes on failed Model S road trip

By David Herron on February 12, 2013 - 3:06PM

When the NY Times writer John Broder wrote about his failed Tesla Model S road trip, experienced electric car drivers world-wide rolled their eyes in disbelief over the mistakes he'd made.

A sneak peak of the Chevrolet SS performance sedan ahead of the Daytona debut

By Patrick Rall on February 12, 2013 - 12:49PM

GM’s Australian brand Holden has unveiled the newest iteration of their popular VF Commodore – giving us our first look at the Chevy SS performance sedan that will debut later this month at the Daytona 500.

Surprises on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray you have not heard about

By John Goreham on February 12, 2013 - 9:34AM

Chevy engineers have made some stunning advances in material science that now offer weight savings, and simplicity in the 2014 Corvette Stingray.

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C officially coming to U.S. in 2013

By Denis Flierl on February 12, 2013 - 7:53AM

Alfa Romeo has released new images of the new 2014 4C, it will debut in Geneva, and the new sports car will launch in the U.S. in 2013.

The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 TD from the public site.

Chevy Cruze 2.0 TD approved for B20 biofuel blends

By Don Bain on February 12, 2013 - 1:22AM

As the 2013 National Automobile Dealers Association and American Truck Dealers Convention wound down yesterday, the National Biodiesel Board lauded the addition of 2014 Chevrolet Cruze light-duty diesel model’s approval for use of 20 percent biodiesel fuel blend commonly known as B20.

Tesla's Elon Musk and New York Times in a spat over test

By John Goreham on February 11, 2013 - 8:47PM

A New York Times reporter is accused by Elon Musk of faking a report printed by the Times this week.

California looking to extend HOV access for electrified cars until 2025

By David Herron on February 11, 2013 - 7:11PM

The solo driver HOV lane access program for drivers of clean vehicles, set to expire in 2015, would be extended until 2025 under a bill introduced in the California Assembly.

The Toyota GT86 TRD brings new aggressive design to the UK tuner crowd

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2013 - 6:22PM

Since the Toyota GT86, the Scion FR-S and the Subaru Boxer were introduced, the tuner crowd around the world has been clamoring for higher performance variants of the new Japanese rear drive sports coupe and while it doesn’t pack any more power – the new Toyota GT86 TRD carries a more aggressive design that could eventually come to those Toyobaru coupes sold in the US.

Updated 2013 Toyota Avalon may alienate elderly drivers

By Anthony Faccenda on February 11, 2013 - 6:21PM

Despite being immensely popular amongst the older car buyers, Toyota has opted to revamp the 2013 Toyota Avalon in several ways that may turn off elderly drivers, says Consumer Reports.

The 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition debuts in Chicago

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2013 - 4:53PM

Among the debuts at the ongoing 2014 Chicago Auto Show is the 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition, a lightweight and high(er) performance version of the incredible Japanese supercar that will serve as the new trimline in the GT-R hierarchy – even though it will be available in very limited numbers.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in the new Chevy TV ad

The 2014 Corvette Stingray makes it television debut during the Grammys

By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2013 - 3:24PM

During last night’s presentation of the 2013 Grammy Awards on CBS, the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray made its official television debut as a part of a 90 second Chevrolet commercial that highlights a few of the new Chevy vehicles in fantastic fashion – including a skateboarding Sonic and the new C7 Stingray that seems to be doing battle with a futuristic fighter plane.

ChargePoint charges into Atlanta market with electric car charging stations

By David Herron on February 11, 2013 - 2:50PM

The Atlanta region has six more electric car charging stations in Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead in a deal between ChargePoint and Lanier Parking Solutions.

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