Automotive News (Page 941)

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.

Have a look and listen at the Ferrari F70/F150 hybrid supercar on the track

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2013 - 5:28PM

Ferrari has spent the last year or so teasing us about the upcoming Enzo successor that could be named the F70 or the F150 and while we don’t know what it will be called, we do know that it will be awesome and the most recent proof of this awesomeness being a five minute video of a drivetrain test mule in action on the track.

UPS deploying over 100 electric delivery vans in California

By David Herron on February 5, 2013 - 3:19PM

The deployment of 100 electric delivery vans by UPS is expected to save 126,000 gallons per year and play a role in helping to implement California's zero emissions vehicle goals.

The 2013 Scion iQ. Photo courtesy of Scion.

Scion iQ a smart buy for those on a budget

By Don Bain on February 5, 2013 - 3:08PM

The 2013 Scion iQ has taken the 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book today for the lowest projected costs of ownership in the subcompact category – echoing our admonition yesterday that though bigger may be better, smaller is cheaper.

The Chrysler Group Top 6 sellers in January 2013 include some surprises

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2013 - 2:51PM

The Chrysler Group has long been lead in monthly and annual sales by models like the Ram Trucks, the minivan lineup and the large sedans including the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300 but in January 2013, some surprising models found themselves atop the list of the company’s bestselling vehicles.

Plug-in hybrids like Chevy Volt to rapidly gain popularity, according to report

By David Herron on February 5, 2013 - 2:31PM

According to research firm Frost and Sullivan, plug-in hybrid cars are naturally more popular than battery electric cars, and as a result PHEV or EREV sales will grow more rapidly.

Strong sales in January due to the Toyota Prius

Trying To Understand The January EV Sales Winner

By Nicolas Zart on February 5, 2013 - 1:54PM

Figures don’t lie but carmaker can figure almost anything from numbers. Last month’s alternative energy vehicle sales were good but doesn’t paint an accurate vision.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe price comes as a fuel economy shocker

By John Goreham on February 5, 2013 - 10:43AM

Hyundai has announced prices for one of the best values in the 3-row compact/mid-size crossover marketplace. Hidden in the announcement is a fuel economy surprise to some.

Harry Styles buys Porsche Carrera for his father, then one Cayman S for self

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2013 - 7:44AM

Harry Styles of One Direction fame bought a new Porsche Carrera for his father, and then decided to purchased a new 2014 Porsche Cayman S as a birthday gift to himself.

2013 GMC Yukon Denali. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

When it comes to car safety bigger really is better

By Don Bain on February 4, 2013 - 10:05PM

Bigger vehicles tend to protect their occupants better in a collision than smaller vehicles, concluded by Insure.com in a comparison of the best and worst in passenger conveyances.

New Bright 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray Coupe RC car

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray arrives in the toy market

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2013 - 8:30PM

If you are one of the millions of people around the world who are in love with the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe but cannot afford a $50k sports car, the people at New Bright have a solution with the introduction of their new radio control 2014 Corvette Stingray – the first example of the C7 Corvette in the toy market.

Patrick Dempsey to race with Porsche at 24 Hours of Le Mans

By Anthony Faccenda on February 4, 2013 - 7:47PM

Patrick Dempsey's return to the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans will be the actor's second appearance at the annual endurance race.

An image from the 2013 Audi Super Bowl spot Prom.

Hyundai and Kia win big with Super Bowl commercials

By Don Bain on February 4, 2013 - 6:56PM

During the first half of yesterday’s Super Bowl, advertisements for automobiles, snacks and beverages were some of the best programming on the box, with Hyundai and Kia getting the biggest boost in online searches after their ads ran.

The Chevrolet Volt starts 2013 with another beating of the Nissan Leaf in January

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2013 - 2:18PM

The Chevrolet Volt started off 2013 in much better form than it did in 2012, moving almost twice as many units in January than did the Nissan Leaf as the electric Chevy looks to win a second straight EV sales title.

Nissan Skyline GT-R, Corvette's Japanese soulmate

By John Goreham on February 4, 2013 - 2:15PM

In Japan, the Nissan Skyline GT-R is thought of in the same way that US enthusiasts view the Corvette. Here is why.

Chevrolet Camaro tops Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger in January 2013 sales

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2013 - 1:31PM

The Chevrolet Camaro began 2013 in much the same way that it ended 2012 – with a decline in sales compared to the previous year while still moving enough units to be America’s bestselling muscle car.

Joe Flacco Super Bowl MVP 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7

Super Bowl MVP Flacco wins 2014 Corvette C7 and much more

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2013 - 7:38AM

The Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco was named Super Bowl MVP and won a new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for the honor, but he is about to receive a lot more.

Forester and WRX help Subaru get a fast start in 2013

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2013 - 8:14AM

The 2013 Subaru Forester and WRX have helped Subaru get to a fast start in 2013 with an impressive increase in January sales, and the new 2014 Subaru Forester is set to launch in the U.S. this spring.

2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

2013 WRX STI improvements produce impressive results

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2013 - 8:02AM

The new improvements made to the 2013 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race car were put to the test at the Fuji Speedway in Japan and produced some impressive results.

Alfa Romeo Mito Audrifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition undertaking with Kawasaki

Alfa Romeo stages undertaking to show off new MiTo Quadrifoglio

By Aaron Turpen on February 2, 2013 - 11:02PM

The new Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadifoglio Verde SBK Limited Edition was designed in collaboration with the FIM World Superbike Championship and to mark the new model's arrival in the United Kingdom, an awesome stunt called "undertaking" was performed with the car on the Silverstone circuit.

McLaren releases new short film - McLaren 50 Courage

By Aaron Turpen on February 2, 2013 - 1:54PM

Titled "McLaren 50 - Courage" the film focuses on Bruce McLaren, the company's racing team founder and is the first of three specially commissioned short films for the company's 50th anniversary celebrations. See it here.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and new 2014 Cayman

Cayenne Turbo S and new Cayman to help fuel record sales

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2013 - 12:24PM

The new 2014 Porsche Cayman and 2013 Cayenne Turbo S will launch this spring and help Porsche keep up their record sales pace.

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.

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