Automotive News (Page 933)

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.

2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake produces staggering results

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2013 - 7:50AM

The 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake, a 50-state-legal emission compliant vehicle, produced staggering performance with a series of mid-10-second runs at over 135 mph.

Tesla Motors reports massive losses for 2012, profitability in 1st quarter 2013

By David Herron on March 8, 2013 - 1:13AM

Tesla Motors' management expects to immediately shift from massive losses while preparing for Model S sales, to immediately become profitable due to Model S sales.

Refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro to debut at the New York Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2013 - 7:17PM

We are still working our way through all of the debuts at the Geneva Motor Show but we have just learned that the refreshed 2014 Chevrolet Camaro will make its grand debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show later this month – along with a handful of other American auto show debuts from Chevy.

Turbocharged 4-cylinder 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost for Europe only

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2013 - 5:47PM

We have long been expecting the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang to pack a turbocharged EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine but according to reports coming out of the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, American buyers will be snubbed on the turbo 4 front as only the European market will get the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost models.

Apple adds Siri integration and iPad to Ferrari FF

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2013 - 5:17PM

While the big news out of Geneva is the new LaFerrari, the Italian automaker made big news with the techie crowd in adding iPad and Siri integration to the four-seater Ferrari FF.

Completes U.S. Map of Job-Creating General Motors IT Innovation Centers. (PRNews

GM to hire 1000 for new Information Tech Center in Phoenix

By Don Bain on March 7, 2013 - 3:23PM

As General Motors opens their fourth Information Technology Innovation Center in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler AZ, the company has announced hiring 1,000 of the best and brightest in the region.

Subaru recalls over 50k vehicles that can start on their own

By Anthony Faccenda on March 7, 2013 - 3:22PM

The recall, which affects Subaru Legacy, Impreza, Outback and XV Crosstrek models, is the result of a remote starter malfunction.

Blink and ChargePoint join for electric car charging station sharing

By David Herron on March 7, 2013 - 2:03PM

The two companies will mitigate one of the frustration points of electric car ownership, the necessity to join multiple charging station networks, by creating a sort-of roaming agreement allowing members of each network to use charging stations of the other network.

GM is working on a 200 mile range electric car

GM Keeps Hinting At 200 Mile Electric Car

By Nicolas Zart on March 7, 2013 - 12:19PM

These days, the race to break the 100 mile electric car range barrier is crucial for carmakers. GM is hoping its Envia investment will help it break the 200 mile barrier.

2013 Chevy COPO Camaros go on sale Monday, March 11th to a lucky few

By John Goreham on March 7, 2013 - 11:48AM

The 69 Chevy COPO Camaros that will be factory built will be available to buyers as of Monday. If you didn't get your ballot in by today's deadline, there is one other option.

2014 Hyundai Equus teased ahead of New York debut

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

While the ongoing Geneva Motor Show is drawing most of the attention in the automotive world, this first teaser of the 2014 Hyundai Equus reminds us all that the New York International Auto Show – where the new Equus will debut – is only a few weeks away.

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition is exclusive and ready

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2013 - 8:00AM

The all-new 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is making its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show and a new exclusive Launch Edition will be available around the globe and here in the U.S.

Honda upgrades rare earth metals recycling from used nickel-metal hybrid car batteries

By David Herron on March 6, 2013 - 5:26PM

Rare earth metal recycling could resolve a geopolitical power headache, and Honda's new process is a big step in that direction.

The high performance BMW Alpina B3 BiTurbo debuts in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2013 - 3:42PM

While it could be some time before we see the new BMW M3 Sedan, the Alpina high performance tuning house used the 2013 Geneva Motor Show to introduce their new B3 BiTurbo Saloon – a 410 horsepower version of the BMW 3 Series that wears the familiar subtle styling cues of the Alpina lineup in great form.

Mitsubishi CA-MiEV Geneva Motor Show courtesy Stuff.TV

Fantastic Alternative Energy Cars That Will Change The Future of Driving

By Nicolas Zart on March 6, 2013 - 3:11PM

The Geneva Motor Show is the best way to see what the international automobile industry is doing. This year, alternative energy takes a big step forward.

Brammo Empulse electric motorcycles approved to race against gas bikes in AFM series

By David Herron on March 6, 2013 - 2:48PM

In a historic move for the electric motorcycle racing, the AFM has approved Brammo's Empulse electric motorcycle line to race for points and championship standing in regular gas bike racing.

The new Audi RS Q3 debuts in Geneva with big power in a small crossover

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2013 - 1:12PM

While there was once a time where only 2-door coupes were taken seriously as sports models, the Audi RS Q3 that debus this week at the Geneva Motor Show illustrates how well Audi can turn anything into a high performance model by adding big power and a sharpened exterior to their small crossover – resulting in a great looking addition to the RS lineup.

2013 Cadillac ATS designed with foresight for great outward visibility

By John Goreham on March 6, 2013 - 10:26AM

Designers know that the ability to see out is a key consideration in this segment. This is not often discussed by auto enthusiast writers in new car tests, but it is a key buying parameter for savvy buyers.

2013 Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT 86, Scion FR-S

2013 Subaru BRZ vs Toyota GT 86 comparison [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2013 - 7:55AM

We know that the 2013 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 are awesome new rear-drive two-door coupes, but which car does CarBuyer UK pick in a head-to-head comparison?

McLaren 12C GT3 approved to race in North America

By Aaron Turpen on March 6, 2013 - 3:52AM

The Pirelli World Challenge Series has confirmed the eligibility of the new McLaren 12C GT3, marking the first time that McLaren has been approved for North American competition in PWC.

Porsche 911 GT3 debuts in its fifth generation at Geneva

By Aaron Turpen on March 6, 2013 - 3:38AM

The 2014 911 GT3 was debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in its new, fifth generation build as a completely redeveloped race-ready street car with a 0-60 of just 3.3 seconds.

Rolls-Royce Wraith. (PRNewsFoto/Rolls-Royce Motor Cars)

The Rolls-Royce Wraith has its world debut in two days [video]

By Don Bain on March 5, 2013 - 8:47PM

When the Geneva Motor Show opens to the public this Thursday, the highlight for many will be the coming out of the Rolls-Royce Wraith, a 600-horsepower luxury performance fastback coupe unlike anything the world has ever seen before.

The US bound Alfa Romeo 4C makes its world debut in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2013 - 5:24PM

The Alfa Romeo 4C will help to reintroduce the Italian brand in US Fiat dealerships soon and today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the compact 4C sports car made its global debut in front of the huge Suisse crowd – even though the company remains fairly tight lipped on the full specifications of the new US-bound Alfa coupe.

Toyota unveiling the iRoad three wheeled electric vehicle concept at Geneva

By David Herron on March 5, 2013 - 3:58PM

Toyota's interesting iRoad concept vehicle, a compact electric three wheeler, on display at the Geneva Motor Show, could change urban traffic patterns when the design is fully baked.

A closer look at the incredible Lamborghini Veneno (New pics, new specs)

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2013 - 3:08PM

Yesterday we brought you a first look at the new Lamborghini Veneno and today, we have more details and a few new images of the car introduced as the most powerful and best performing road going Lambo of all time.

Ford current and coming CNG/LPG vehicles. Image courtesy of Ford

Ford goes all in for CNG/LPG vehicles

By Don Bain on March 5, 2013 - 2:47PM

Sales of Ford vehicles that run on compressed natural gas or liquid propane gas have set record levels, perhaps because business and commercial customers are tired of the fluctuating price of gas and are seeking some form of relief.

Ferrari F150 no more - Meet the 950hp LaFerrari (Pics and Specs)

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2013 - 11:50AM

Ferrari has long promised that the Geneva Motor Show would introduce their most powerful supercar ever and this morning, the incredible LaFerrari debuted at the massive Suisse show – serving as the evolutionary successor to the mighty Enzo Ferrari.

Subaru VIZIV Concept with new diesel hybrid AWD system

VIZIV Concept reveals Subaru’s radical Diesel AWD hybrid system

By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2013 - 8:05AM

When Subaru unveils the new VIZIV Concept in Geneva, it will reveal their new Diesel hybrid system and radical new AWD system that reveals the future direction of the brand.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible

2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible revealed to have a surprise top

By John Goreham on March 5, 2013 - 7:53AM

The new 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible is revealed by GM at the Geneva auto show and it has a top design we didn't see coming.

Research shows that smoking pot affects drivers weeks after last use

By Anthony Faccenda on March 4, 2013 - 9:54PM

The study is the first of its kind to study the effects of marijuana on driving up to one month after the smoker's last use of the drug.

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