Automotive News (Page 934)

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.

60 kWh Tesla Model S rated at 208 mile electric driving range by EPA

By David Herron on December 7, 2012 - 6:07PM

Quietly released today was the EPA certification of the 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S, showing it to be more efficient than the 85 kilowatt-hour model.

Ford tortures new 2014 Fiesta with extreme abuse

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2012 - 12:12PM

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta is truly a global car that gets some of the most extreme testing on the planet.

Fiat execs poke fun at Nissan Leaf styling - Nissan fires back

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2012 - 10:45AM

When the electric Fiat 500e debuted last week at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Fiat/Chrysler executive Olivier Francois made an off-the-cuff comment that seemed to be directed at the exterior styling of the Nissan Leaf – a joke that has seemingly hurt the feelings of front office folks from the Japanese automaker.

GM, Honda, Mercedes Benz reach critical global milestones

By John Goreham on December 7, 2012 - 10:35AM

Three automakers' sales milestones this month offer an interesting glimpse into just how global the auto market is

2013 Focus ST is Ford’s first global performance car

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2012 - 9:29AM

The new 2013 Focus ST is Ford’s new global hot hatch that is getting attention around the world.

2013 Mercedes A-Class is a big hit with buyers

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2012 - 7:51AM

The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is safe, but it's just one of the qualities which has made the luxury compact a big hit with a new generation of customers.

McLaren 12C Spider makes Italian premier in Bologna

By Aaron Turpen on December 7, 2012 - 5:12AM

The new McLaren 12C Spider has made its Italian debut at the 37th Bologna Motor Show, considered the world's most exclusive show for exotic sports cars.

Volkswagen claims top highway fuel efficiency in the nation

By Aaron Turpen on December 7, 2012 - 4:54AM

Volkswagen owns the claim to having the highest highway fuel efficiency in the U.S., with seven models that achieve more than 40 MPG now being offered.

A Studebaker future is sought

By Aaron Turpen on December 7, 2012 - 4:25AM

Every year, designers young and old envision the Studebaker of the future, keeping this iconic automaker alive, even if only in dreams.

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab, Four Wheeler Magazine's "Four Wheeler of the

Jeep three-peats as Four Wheeler of the Year

By Don Bain on December 7, 2012 - 1:43AM

The new 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Moab Edition has won the enviable Four Wheeler of the Year award from Four Wheeler magazine following in the tracks of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Jeep Grand Cherokee that won the last two years.

2013 Ram 1500 named Motor Trend Truck of the Year

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2012 - 11:39PM

The Chrysler Group claimed a major industry award today when the 2013 Ram 1500 was officially named the 2013 Motor Trend Truck of the Year – a decision based on the power, efficiency and capabilities of the new 3.6L Pentastar V6 and the 5.7L Hemi V8 combined with the new exterior design and the high tech gadgetry that is unique to the Ram Truck lineup.

2013 Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ claim a single award

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2012 - 6:19PM

Not since 1997 have two cars claimed the same 10Best Car and Driver award, but the 2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ have done it again after 15 years.

A sign of things to come, Models S replaces gasoline sedan...

UPDATED: A Tesla Model S Owner's Adventure Will Make You Want To Own One

By Nicolas Zart on December 6, 2012 - 4:45PM

I met Kelly, a new Tesla Model S owner who told me about his experience. Beware, it will make you want to own one also.

BMW recalls 35,000 X5 SUVs, explains when will drivers be notified

By Anthony Faccenda on December 6, 2012 - 1:18PM

BMW issued the recall because certain X5 SUVs may suffer from power steering assist loss due to an improperly manufactured bolt.

2013 Santa Fe garners surprising new buyers for Hyundai

By John Goreham on December 6, 2012 - 8:11AM

Buyers of the all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe used to shop elsewhere

Venom GT launches from 0-200 mph in 15.22 seconds [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2012 - 8:02AM

The 2013 Hennessey Venom GT is arguably the fastest car on the planet and the team from Sealy,Texas proves it.

Nancy Fein, Toyota's new Group Vice President of Customer Service.

More cars have glass roofs as fewer corporations have glass ceilings

By Don Bain on December 6, 2012 - 2:30AM

Have you noticed the ascension of women lately? There are now more women drivers on the road than men, 20 female senators in the US Congress and an ever increasing number in top management positions at auto manufacturers like Toyota who just named Nancy Fein as Group Vice President of Customer Service.

Man receives ticket after being run over by his own truck

By Anthony Faccenda on December 5, 2012 - 6:13PM

The victim Brian Reynolds was issued a ticket for operating a vehicle with defective equipment after his brakes failed, which resulted in him being run over by his own Chevy pickup truck.

BMW considering a 4 Series coupe and convertible

By John Goreham on December 5, 2012 - 6:12PM

BMW floated a trial balloon today via press release announcing the 4 Series Concept Coupe.

The 2013 Audi RS6 Avant arrives with 4 liters of twin turbocharged V8 awesomeness

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2012 - 5:31PM

The folks from Audi have just pulled back the virtual sheet on the 2013 RS6 Avant (that’s a station wagon to some of you) and thanks to an aggressive body package, a sport tuned suspension setup and a twin turbocharged V8 that pumps out 560 horsepower – this is one formidable high performance family truckster.

Wireless electric car charging demo in Japan promises infinite range EVs

By David Herron on December 5, 2012 - 3:35PM

A demonstration of wirelessly charging an electric car, through the tires, shows how electric cars could have a long driving range without required a large, heavy, expensive battery pack.

In-wheel and in-hub electric motor are making headways

Protean Snatches 10 Most Promising 2013 Technologies

By Nicolas Zart on December 5, 2012 - 12:30PM

Car And Driver has awarded Protean 10 Most Promising 2013 Technologies for their in-wheel electric motor. What does this mean for the industry?

2013 BMW 3 Series wins record 22nd consecutive award

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2012 - 7:55AM

The 2013 BMW 3 Series is the only car ever to win a record 22nd consecutive Car and Driver 10 Best Cars list.

Ford Mustang wins November sales race - sets up December shootout for muscle car sales title

By Patrick Rall on December 5, 2012 - 12:00AM

The Ford Mustang outsold both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in November 2012, helping Ford’s pony car to close the gap between itself and the Camaro as the two duke it out for the title of the bestselling muscle car for 2012 – a title claimed by the Camaro in each of the past two years.

Dr. Phil's classic '57 Chevy Bel Air rescued, TV doc ecstatic

By Anthony Faccenda on December 4, 2012 - 11:00PM

Dr. Phil's vintage ride '57 Chevy Bel Air was recovered on Tuesday, over three months after it was stolen from a Burbank repair shop.

Musk claims Tesla reached the "cash flow positive" milestone last week

By David Herron on December 4, 2012 - 9:08PM

For most of the year Elon Musk has claimed Tesla would start to be "cash flow positive" in December 2012, and now he is claiming the company has reached that milestone.

Foreign parts investigation against Tesla closed a year ago finding nothing wrong

By David Herron on December 4, 2012 - 8:10PM

An investigation by the Immigration & Customs Enforcement agency found no wrong-doing at Tesla Motors.

Tesla announces delayed production dates for some Model S variations

By David Herron on December 4, 2012 - 7:14PM

Because of other manufacturing delays, the 40- and 60- kilowatt-hour versions of the Tesla Model S will be delayed by 2 months, but in the grand scheme the company still intends to reach a 20,000 car/year manufacturing rate for 2013.

All-new 2014 Kia Forte has important updates

By John Goreham on December 4, 2012 - 5:44PM

Shoppers looking at a Civic or Corolla, or even an Acura ILX will have to consider 2014 Kia Forte and here is why.

The Nissan Leaf leads the EV segment as the Chevy Volt stumbles in November

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2012 - 4:33PM

All good things must come to an end and for the folks at General Motors, November 2012 brought about an end to the 9 month long beating that the Chevrolet Volt has handed the Nissan Leaf in the battle of the mainstream electric vehicles – although the electric Chevy still has a massive lead in overall 2012 sales.

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