Automotive News (Page 936)

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.

The 1966 Batmobile fetches an auction record

1966 Batmobile Fetches Record High at Barrett-Jackson

By Nicolas Zart on February 2, 2013 - 12:17PM

Holy cow, Batman, someone bought our Batmobile. Find out how much this American TV series icon went for on the Barrett-Jackson auction block.

GM expands airbag recall on Buick Verano, Chevy Cruze and Sonic

By Anthony Faccenda on February 2, 2013 - 11:40AM

General Motors has expanded last fall's airbag recall to include an extra 3,896 model-year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevy Cruze and Sonic vehicles in the United States.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will be MVP in Super Bowl

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2013 - 9:39AM

The new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing has been announced, and the new SUV will be starring in three of the five Hyundai Super Bowl ads.

Nissan debuts new low-impact Smyrna paint plant

By Aaron Turpen on February 2, 2013 - 3:31AM

Nissan has opened its new paint wing at its Smyrna, Tennessee production facility, billed as the most advanced paint plant in the world, setting new standards for quality and low environmental impacts.

UQM writes off Coda, piling on doubts of Coda's survival

By David Herron on February 1, 2013 - 8:15PM

UQM, Coda Automotive's drive train train supplier, revealed details of their dealings with Coda, including nonpayment of debts, that Coda hadn't ordered any drive train systems during 2012, casting doubt on Coda's ability to survive.

New Ferrari Enzo successor (F70/F150) details surface from private company event

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 7:42PM

It seems as though the folks at Ferrari recently held a private and very exclusive event to preview the Ferrari Enzo replacement to a very select group of people who are likely very wealthy and while there are still many questions on the car that could be called the F70 or the F150 – a leak from the event has provided us with what seem to be more concrete numbers on the newest Italian supercar.

The Ford C-Max & Escape at SIA. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Ford shows it knows snow by partnering with 2013 SIA trade show

By Don Bain on February 1, 2013 - 5:40PM

As the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) trade show opened in Denver yesterday, Ford fielded a large exhibit to show it knows snow.

The TorqueNews Top Vehicles of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show - GM takes the cake

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 5:14PM

Over the past few weeks we have taken a close look at the new debuts at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall and with such a big year at hand – the folks here at TorqueNews put our heads together to come up with our favorites from Detroit in a variety of categories.

GM recalls 2013 Chevy Malibu over dangerous suspension bolt issue

By Anthony Faccenda on February 1, 2013 - 5:12PM

General Motor's recall affects 8,519 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the United States, as well as another 1,000 in Mexico, Canada and overseas.

2014 Subaru Forester takes on Australia and wins

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2013 - 4:36PM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is taken on a 60,000 mile treck across five continents and it starts in Australia where it tames the most adventurous terrain.

2014 C7 Corvette Stingray's 5 most shocking features

By John Goreham on February 1, 2013 - 4:13PM

The 2014 C7 Corvette going on sale soon has a mixture of high tech, low tech, and goofy tech features. Here are the 5 most surprising.

The first look at the Scion FR-S Convertible

Toyota GT86 Open Concept to preview Scion FR-S Convertible in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 3:29PM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that the Toyota GT86 Open Concept will debut at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show and when it does – the world will have its first look at will likely become the Scion FR-S Convertible and possibly the Subaru BRZ Convertible.

A more effective strategy to get electric and plug-in hybrid cars on the road

DoE Backs Off 1 Million EVs Estimate by 2015

By Nicolas Zart on February 1, 2013 - 1:59PM

The Department of Energy is revisiting the 1 million electric vehicles by 2015 estimate. The new aim is to make them more affordable.

The 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline will roar into Chicago

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2013 - 1:31PM

Among the introductions at next week’s 2013 Chicago Auto Show will be the 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T Redline with this sinister appearance package coming wrapped around the Hemi-powered Challenger offering 375 horsepower and 410lb-ft of torque.

Mitsubishi's upcoming Outlander PHEV lets you choose EV, hybrid or more

Global Information Is Upbeat About Electric Vehicle Sales for 2013

By Nicolas Zart on February 1, 2013 - 11:35AM

Global Information has good numbers to report for hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles this year. Find out what this means for you.

2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

New 2013 Subaru WRX STI to compete in 24-hour Nurburgring

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2013 - 10:13AM

The newly built 2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door will offer enhanced performance as it competes in the 2013 Nurburgring 24-Hour Race.

Mercedes reveals more aggressive 2014 C63 AMG "Edition 507" [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2013 - 8:36AM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG models are becoming even more aggressive with the addition of a newly developed "Edition 507" coupe and sedan with even more power and performance.

Smog over Beijing's Forbidden City (2005) by Brian Jeffery Beggerly.

Even smog can't choke China's love of automobiles

By Don Bain on January 31, 2013 - 11:51PM

The rapid growth of private automobile ownership in China has resulted in repeatedly choked roadways in populous cities, not to mention the smog-producing ozone and particulates, with the corresponding threats to long-term health.

Lincoln debuts Twitter-generated Super Bowl ad

By Aaron Turpen on January 31, 2013 - 10:45PM

In a first for both the biggest sporting event of the year in the U.S. and for the automotive advertising genre, Lincoln will be showing an advertisement that features a storyline and cameos by Emmitt Smith, Wil Wheaton, and those whose tweets were selected to be part of the commercial.

A still from the Hyundai Super Bowl commercial Epic Playdate

Hyundai has Flaming Lips for Super Bowl Ad

By Aaron Turpen on January 31, 2013 - 5:18PM

Hyundai is pushing the new Santa Fe hard this weekend, with three new ads to air during the big game and an exclusive Flaming Lips song you can download if you're one of the first to access the site.

Nissan building nationwide electric car fast charging network in 18 months

By David Herron on January 31, 2013 - 5:00PM

Nissan has announced plans to build a nationwide network of over electric car fast charging stations, placing the stations at dealerships and other locations, starting by collaborating with eVgo in the Washington DC area to build the first fast charging network in the Northeast.

Plug In America & the DoE push electric vehicle workplace charging

Plug In America Helps DoE Charge at Work

By Nicolas Zart on January 31, 2013 - 3:25PM

Plug In America joins the Department of Energy to help drivers plug in at work. The Workplace Charging Challenge program will extend miles driven on electricity in the USA.

A teaser of the Superman Kia Optima Hybrid

Kia teases Superman themed Optima Hybrid coming to Chicago

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2013 - 3:24PM

The 2013 Chicago Auto Show will bring about the debut of the the Superman Kia Optima Hybrid – the newest superhero themed Korean vehicle and the sixth vehicle in the series of one-off show cars based on popular comic book characters.

New Jeep Cherokee coming this year, 4 more new models coming by 2016

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2013 - 2:50PM

According to the 2012 Chrysler business plan update, the Jeep brand will be getting six new models between now and 2016 – most likely including the new Cherokee and the long rumored Grand Wagoneer.

Ford expects best month ever with hybrid sales

Ford Sees Huge Hybrid and Electric Car Sales Jump in January

By Nicolas Zart on January 31, 2013 - 2:49PM

Ford sees incredible hybrid sales in January. Best month ever might set to shatter previous results.

Full details on the Mopar 13 Dodge Dart - with pictures

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2013 - 12:31PM

While the first details of the Mopar 13 Dodge Dart were leaked via the Dodge of Canada website, the Chrysler Group issued a full statement on the limited edition Dodge Dart with complete information on the sporty compact sedan headed to Chicago.

Hyundai reveals brilliant Super Bowl ad featuring the Santa Fe fighting bullies [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on January 31, 2013 - 10:32AM

Having already unveiled commercials for the Hyundai Sonata and Genesis, Hyundai has just released its third and most interesting Super Bowl XLVII ad showcasing the all-new Santa Fe.

Cross GT reveals new premium luxury models for Kia

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2013 - 8:19AM

The new Kia Cross GT Concept is revealed ahead of the Chicago Auto Show and shows the future of Kia’s new design language and it will be more luxurious than ever.

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S line. Image courtesy of Audi USA.

Clean or not diesel is coming to America

By Don Bain on January 31, 2013 - 3:47AM

The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) convenes in Washington today and whether or not diesel engines are better for the environment or not, some 22 new models burning this fuel are coming to America in 2013.

Toyota recalls 385,000 Lexus IS vehicles over dangerous visibility issue

By Anthony Faccenda on January 30, 2013 - 7:48PM

Toyota's recall of 385,000 Lexus IS sedans comes in the same day that the automaker recalled 907,000 Toyota Corolla and Matrix vehicles over an airbag issue.

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