Automotive News (Page 931)

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.

Toyota recalling 16 popular models including Camry, Prius and Corolla for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2013 - 5:44PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select Toyota models including the Prius, the Camry, the Corolla and many more over a concern that the airbag system may be incorrectly calibrated – although the specifics of this new recall have kept the number of vehicles actually recalled to a relatively low figure of just 3,235 vehicles.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club has value where it counts

By John Goreham on January 28, 2013 - 5:07PM

Mazda reconfigured the trims for the MX-5 Miata and it now offers all the go fast bits for much less money in the new Club trim.

A 2013 Chevrolet Malibu coming off of the Fairfax line

GM invests $600 million in Kansas to build Chevy Malibu, Buick LaCrosse

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2013 - 3:32PM

General Motors announced today that they will invest $600 million in their Fairfax Assembly and Stamping Plant where the popular Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu are built – bringing the total moneys invested in the Kansas facility since 2003 up into the range of $2.5 billion dollars.

Texas Also Considers Taxing Electric Vehicles

By Nicolas Zart on January 28, 2013 - 2:57PM

Washing state has passed a $100 electric vehicle tax fee while other states observe the consequences. Now the state of Texas is also considering taxing electric vehicles for road use and maintenance.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with the hood up.

GM explains the many vents of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2013 - 2:38PM

General Motors has continued to keep the steady flow of information on the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray – recently offering up two new videos that look at the exterior design of the new C7 Corvette while also explaining the function of the new vents in the hood and on the rear quarter panels.

Toyota outsells GM, Volkswagen to claim 2012 global sales title

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2013 - 12:47PM

Sales numbers from around the world are in and Toyota Motor Corporation outsold General Motors and Volkswagen Group in 2012 – allowing the Japanese automaker to reclaim the title that GM snatched away in 2011.

2013 Jetta Hybrid bests Jetta TDI Diesel in cost of ownership comparison

By John Goreham on January 28, 2013 - 11:27AM

The Volkswagen Jetta now comes with 5 different engines covering all of the liquid fuel options in America. Only one is the most economical.

2013 Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86 / Scion FR-S awards

Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86 trophy cabinet is overflowing with awards

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2013 - 8:04AM

Every week the 2013 Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86 gets a new award and the sporty coupe along with the new 2014 Forester is getting more global attention.

A luxury commuter is an oxymoron

By Don Bain on January 27, 2013 - 6:31PM

Have you noticed the trend among luxury lines to smaller cars – the big boats we used to call land yachts are shrinking down to the size of mid-size sedans – or even commuter cars.

Ford’s small but mighty 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine is impressive

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2013 - 8:33AM

Ford has been awarded the top German honor for the new three-cylinder turbocharged 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine that will arrive in the new 2014 Ford Fiesta.

New Ford Fiesta launch will continue global success

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2013 - 7:31AM

The all-new 2014 Ford Fiesta is launching in Europe now and will keep the compact car Europe’s top-selling car.

Aston Martin Rapide S debuts with more power, better looks

By Aaron Turpen on January 27, 2013 - 1:16AM

Aston Martin has debuted the Rapide S as the most powerful four-door Aston Martin to date and with emphasis on a new, sportier look.

New study details the mileage you lose by driving too fast

By Anthony Faccenda on January 26, 2013 - 11:08PM

Although consumers are increasingly calling for more fuel efficient vehicles, they are refusing to drive slower on highways. A new study by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory quantifies the consequences of these actions and draws a surprising conclusion.

Subaru teases new Dog Tested commercials

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2013 - 1:57PM

Not interested in watching grown men throw a pigskin around on game day? Try the Puppy Bowl IX on Animal Planet. Like any grand sports event, the Puppy Bowl will feature debut commercials by its sponsors, including Subaru.

Chrysler teases Chicago debut of new Mopar 13 - we think it's a Dodge Dart

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2013 - 7:47PM

The Chrysler Group posted a picture on their Facebook page teasing the Mopar 13 – a car that I believe it based on the 2013 Dodge Dart that will be unveiled next month at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Unimog star in A Good Day to Die Hard

By Anthony Faccenda on January 25, 2013 - 7:20PM

Aside from Bruce Willis, the fifth installment in the Die Hard franchise stars a total of 14 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Ford offers price incentives on its Focus Electric

Ford Sweetens Focus Electric Incentives With Cash Back

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2013 - 5:27PM

Carmakers are working hard to make electric vehicles affordable. Ford is offering two incentives for some of its Focus Electric.

Fuji Electric updates 25kw CHAdeMO charging station with slimmer looks

By David Herron on January 25, 2013 - 5:22PM

Electric car DC Fast Charging stations are generally huge, but Fuji Electric's new 25 kilowatt CHAdeMO DC Fast Charge station is sleek, slim, and ready to plug into ChargePoint's network.

The Mazda 6 Skyactiv-D race car brings new excitement to Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2013 - 5:09PM

The centerpiece of the Mazda display at the ongoing 2013 Detroit Auto Show is the new Mazda6 Skyactiv-D race car – a diesel powered race car that is destined for the Grand Am racing series but more importantly, this car shows that there is a vehicle to generate some excitement in the Mazda lineup.

The first video of Ken Block's new Hoonigan Racing Division Fiesta in action

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2013 - 3:54PM

Yesterday we brought you the news of racing legend Ken Block’s new Hoonigan Racing Division and the new blue paint scheme that came with the new team name and today – we get our first look at Block’s Monster Energy Drink Ford Fiesta rally car tackling the snowy backwoods of Michigan’s Sno Drift 2013.

The Nissan GT-R base price to top $100k for 2014

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2013 - 3:13PM

The 2014 Nissan GT-R will follow in the footsteps of the previous model years with mild performance increases accompanied massive price increases – this time with a base price that will top $100,000 for the first time once the destination fee is factored into the final price.

Peugeot is working on an air/hydraulic hybrid car system

Peugeot Working on an Air, Liquid Hybrid System

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2013 - 1:10PM

In the world of hybrids, the available technology uses a gasoline engine with an electric motor. Peugeot is looking to venture beyond this with air and hydraulics.

Nissan confirms Nismo Leaf, with tweaked aerodynamics, for production in Japan

By David Herron on January 25, 2013 - 12:48PM

Nissan Nismo will reportedly make a limited production run of a tweaked Nissan Leaf in Japan, modified for aerodynamic and emotional performance improvements.

The Ohion State University packs in-hub electric motor and batteries

An Intriguing EV With In-Hub Motor And Battery

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2013 - 12:23PM

In-hub electric motors are starting to show up more often. However, packing the batteries inside the in-hub motor is an altogether different twist.

Kia shows new 2014 Sorento SX Crossover at Detroit Auto Show

By John Goreham on January 25, 2013 - 9:41AM

Kia's popular 7 passenger Crossover, the Sorento, is all new for 2014 and offers a new trim level that steps over the luxury line with confidence.

Subaru launches the track-ready Gazoo RA Racing BRZ

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2013 - 9:18AM

For those in Japan who want to go racing, Subaru has announced the new Gazoo RA Racing BRZ performance coupe.

Spyshots of McLaren P1 show it racing towards production

By Aaron Turpen on January 25, 2013 - 4:59AM

Spy shots and official video from McLaren show that the next supercar from the company, the P1, is well on its way towards production readiness.

Detailed pricing leaked on 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup - including the new EcoDiesel

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2013 - 10:32PM

While the Detroit Auto Show debut of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup included gobs of information including specs on the new EcoDiesel engine, the Chrysler Group declined to announce pricing at the time of the big debut but thanks to the wonders of online enthusiast communities – we have our first look at the 2014 Grand Cherokee pricing for the engine model range.

ORNL develops high performance high energy density lithium battery tech

By David Herron on January 24, 2013 - 7:38PM

A promising development by researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is expected to enable safer batteries with higher energy density, giving electric cars a longer driving range, due to a switch from liquid to solid electrolytes.

The 2014 Jeep Compass at the Detroit Auto Show

The 2014 Jeep Compass, Patriot get 6-speed auto transmission for the final years

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2013 - 5:31PM

The introduction of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been the biggest news from the Chrysler Group but the addition of a new 6-speed automatic transmission to the 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot comes as a feature that many consumers will appreciate – just in time for the two compact SUVs to leave production.

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