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.

GM repurchasing 200 million shares of stock from the US Government

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2012 - 9:51AM

General Motors announced this morning a plan to buy back 200 million shares of the stock issued as repayment for the 2008 bailout loans – a move that will put $5.5 billion US dollars back into the US Treasury – as the Feds prepare to unload all of their ownership in the automaker within the next 12 to 15 months.

2013 Toyota RAV4 gets needed dynamic design changes

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2012 - 9:01AM

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 remains true to the original RAV4 concept, but the new SUV gets a much needed new contemporary design language.

2013 Toyota RAV4 price to start at $24,145

By Anthony Faccenda on December 18, 2012 - 10:04PM

Toyota has increased the price of its base model RAV4 by $650, but decreased the price tag of the higher end RAV4 Limited. Each all-new 2013 Toyota RAV4 model features an extensive interior and exterior overhaul.

Virginia had rejected McAuliffe's bid for electric car factory incentives

By David Herron on December 18, 2012 - 8:22PM

Small electric car startup GreenTech Automotive, with Virginia Gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe as Chairman, had asked Virginia for incentives to build a factory in that state, which Virginia rejected.

Was 2012 Leaf sales decline due to Nissan management arrogance?

By David Herron on December 18, 2012 - 6:48PM

In 2012, sales of the Nissan Leaf did not meet expectations, and apparently Nissan's management thinks it was due to their arrogance, but there are several more factors at play.

Introducing the All Wheel Drive Sport package for the 2013 Dodge Charger

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2012 - 2:32PM

Following the success of the Blacktop package for the rear wheel drive Dodge Charger, the Chrysler Group has announced a new All Wheel Drive Sport package for the 2013 Dodge Charger lineup with the new Charger AWD Sport package is being offered with multiple trimlines – meaning that both the V6 and V8 engine options are available.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette front end drawing revealed on Facebook

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2012 - 12:46PM

Yesterday we had a look at the third official GM teaser video of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette that focuses on the interior of the new American supercar and today, we get a look at some basic line drawings of the new Corvette front end from the Facebook page of well known automotive paparazzi Chris Doane.

The first official teaser of the 2014 Cadillac ELR

GM teases the Chevy Volt based Cadillac ELR ahead of Detroit debut

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2012 - 12:03PM

The 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next January will bring about the debut of the Cadillac ELR – a luxury electric vehicle based on the drivetrain and chassis architecture of the Chevrolet Volt – and with about a month until the big debut, General Motors has offered up the first teaser shot of the new electric Caddy.

Update - Toyota to pay staggering billion dollar plus fine for issues related to unintended acceleration

By John Goreham on December 18, 2012 - 11:44AM

Toyota's recent record $17 million setting fine regarding unintended accelletation now dwarfed by new settlement

New airbag in the 2013 Chevy Cruze will save lives and cost

By John Goreham on December 18, 2012 - 8:15AM

GM has developed yet another new airbag technology for 2013 Chevy Cruze that will help save lives and will cost less than previous designs.

2014 Subaru Forester wildly popular after only one month

By Denis Flierl on December 18, 2012 - 7:35AM

Sales of the new 2014 Subaru Forester have far exceeded the expectations of the Japanese automaker and more than quadrupled their monthly target.

“New” 2014 BMW Z4 Roadster is just a refresh

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2012 - 9:44PM

The 2014 BMW Z4 Roadster that is set to arrive early next year gets a few updates but isn’t much more than a mild refresh.

The 2013 Lexus LS. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

Toyota on track to retake global sales leadership

By Don Bain on December 17, 2012 - 8:37PM

Even though auto sales in the US have still not returned to the peak levels set five years ago, globally the car industry is having a peak year, with sales in China, India and even Brazil bringing world totals to over 80 million – a new world record.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette teaser video #3 hints to improved interior quality

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 5:40PM

General Motors has released what is the third official teaser video of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette and this time, we get a look at the interior of the upcoming C7 – although this video shows us less of the actual car than the previous videos.

2014 Ford Transit commercial van will change the marketplace

By John Goreham on December 17, 2012 - 5:09PM

Ford's all-new design breaks all the rules and comes in one line for all markets.

The final Lexus LFA rolls off of the company production line

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 3:35PM

Toyota Motor Co has announced that the very last Lexus LFA slated for production has rolled off of the company production line at the Motomachi Plant in the Aichi Prefecture – with the last LFA ever built finished in bright white and fitted with the high performance Nürburgring package.

Feds upgrade Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ unintended acceleration probe

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2012 - 2:26PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that its probe into complaints of unintended acceleration in certain Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles has been upgraded to an engineering analysis – the final step that could lead up to a recall of almost a half million Ford vehicles.

New 2014 Ford Transit Connect will impress contractors and municipalities

By John Goreham on December 17, 2012 - 11:52AM

The new 2014 Ford Transit Connect has some key advantages over pickup trucks and other old fashioned work vehicles.

2013 Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86 joint project

2013 Subaru BRZ getting more global praise

By Denis Flierl on December 17, 2012 - 7:54AM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 are getting more global recognition after winning yet another award in Australia.

The Hindenberg Disaster from Wikimedia Commons. Public domain.

The quest to implement hydrogen fueling continues

By Don Bain on December 16, 2012 - 8:30PM

Scientists at Wake Forest University are using pencil, paper and super-connected computers to solve the problems presented by mobile storage of hydrogen to enable wider application for modes of transportation including cars.

It's hard to under being green and driving electric until you do

Interview With A Happy Ford Focus Electric Owner

By Nicolas Zart on December 16, 2012 - 5:11PM

I caught up with Mollie to find out why she bought her Ford Focus Electric and how she feels about it today. Her answers were very interesting and reflect why people buy electric cars.

Nissan announces winners for Innovation Garage competition

By Aaron Turpen on December 16, 2012 - 3:46PM

Nissan's Innovation Garage social media-based design competition ends with three winners and over $100,000 in prizes and grants awarded.

In a surprising move Subaru drops WRX and Impreza in UK

By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2012 - 7:49AM

Subaru will discontinue selling the WRX, WRX STI and Impreza in the UK starting next year, but they could have a new car up their sleeve.

C-MAX Hybrids lead Ford to biggest hybrid car sales month ever

By David Herron on December 15, 2012 - 8:01PM

In its first full month of sales the Ford C-MAX line not only outsold the Toyota Prius v and Prius Plug-in, but gave Ford a big boost to achieving a hybrid car sales record for November 2012.

Researchers find a cause of lithium-ion battery degradation in electric cars

By David Herron on December 15, 2012 - 6:38PM

A new discovery at Ohio State University finds a cause of battery capacity degradation over time, and researchers believe this discovery could lead to better future lithium-ion batteries.

Rapper Tyga crashes Lamborghini, posts photo on Instagram

By Anthony Faccenda on December 15, 2012 - 4:26PM

The rapper did not discuss the details of the crash, but did post the caption: "Just crashed my lambo. Thank God for the seatbelt."

2013 Porsche Boxster is Best of the Best

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2012 - 11:05AM

The new 2013 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S have only been on sale in the U.S. since June, and have already received five major U.S. awards.

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek in Desert Khaki

Subaru XV Crosstrek in Desert Khaki wins Color Grand Prix

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2012 - 9:04AM

The all-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek has won another award and this time it’s for an exterior color that is exclusive to Subaru XV.

Jim Clark's World Championship Lotus 25 to be in Race Retro 2013

By Aaron Turpen on December 15, 2012 - 4:59AM

In February, Race Retro will take place in the United Kingdom and Team Lotus will be featuring the iconic Lotus 25 driven to victory in the 1963 World Championship by Jim Clark. Race legend Sir Sterling Moss will also debut at the event.

George W. Bush's Ford F-150 to be auctioned for charity

By Anthony Faccenda on December 14, 2012 - 11:05PM

Bush’s 2009 Ford F-150 will cross the auction block in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 13, 2013.

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