Automotive News (Page 942)

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.

Toyota Furia Concept could be future sport sedan [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 4:08PM

Toyota has announced the reveal of a new Toyota Furia Concept and gives us a glimpse of what could be a new future Toyota sport sedan.

GM recalls almost 150,000 trucks due to a missing hood latch

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2012 - 3:03PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new recall for select General Motors midsized pickup trucks over a concern that these vehicles may have not had the secondary hood latch installed during assembly – possibly allowing the hood to come up while the vehicle is being driven.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain.

Toyota Avalon first vehicle to charge phones wirelessly

By Don Bain on December 20, 2012 - 1:59PM

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited becomes the first vehicle in the world to offer Qi in-console wireless charging for enabled cell phones and devices In the optional Technology Package, on both gasoline and hybrid versions.

2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback get highest safety award

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 1:34PM

The 2013 Legacy and Outback models received the all-new 2013 TSP+ award. And Subaru is the only automaker on the planet to receive IIHS Top Safety Pick awards for every model it builds.

2013 Toyota Camry, Prius v earn "poor" ratings in new IIHS crash test

By Anthony Faccenda on December 20, 2012 - 1:30PM

The 2013 Toyota Camry and Prius v finished in 17th and 18th place respectively on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's latest test of 18 mid-size cars.

2013 Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S receive more media love

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 12:07PM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S continue to pile up awards and the popular sport coupes have been nominated for another joint award.

2013 HPE700 ZL1 Camaro runs 1/4 mile in 10.82 sec. [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 9:53AM

Hennessey Performance has the perfect Christmas gift for the performance enthusiast, a 10.82 second 2013 HPE700 ZL1 Camaro.

2013 Cadillac ATS is built for the curves

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 8:11AM

The new 2013 Cadillac ATS gets a sport-tuned component that features improved acceleration through the corners and delivers world-class performance.

Daimler changes Tesla board member in shift to hyrids and EV's

By David Herron on December 19, 2012 - 7:04PM

As Daimler is focusing on developing more hybrid and all electric cars, their realigned management structure meant changing Daimler's representative on Tesla's Board.

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric. Image courtesy of Ford.

The future looks bright for high mileage vehicles

By Don Bain on December 19, 2012 - 6:00PM

Speaking during a new conference today, Alan L. Baum, principal at Baum & Associates and Luke Tonachel, senior vehicles analyst for Natural Resources Defense Council agreed the future could not look better for high mileage vehicles and the American consumer.

2013 Scion FR-S gets award but it's only half the story

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2012 - 4:24PM

Toyota has announced that the 2013 Scion FR-S has won the first AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Award, but the website fails to recognize the major contribution from Subaru.

Hyundai recalls Veloster for parking brake flaw, what symptoms can drivers expect?

By Anthony Faccenda on December 19, 2012 - 2:48PM

Hyundai's emergency brake recall comes the same day the automaker issued a separate recall concerning the Veloster's faulty glass sunroof.

The 2013 Corvette ZR1 and the 2013 SRT Viper

The Corvette ZR1 beats the 2013 Viper GTS in Motor Trend test - SRT blames the driver

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2012 - 1:51PM

The folks at Motor Trend recently took the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the 2013 SRT Viper GTS to Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway with the bowtie-clad supercar coming away the winner – but it comes with a bit of controversy due to their driver choice according to the people at Chrysler.

Camaro to become an American-built car in the next generation - Update, CAW angry GM is stealing its pony back

By John Goreham on December 19, 2012 - 1:20PM

The current Camaro is built in Canada, but GM has found a way to move the Camaro home to America for the next generation.

2012 Hyundai Veloster recalled for dangerous shattering sunroof

By Anthony Faccenda on December 19, 2012 - 12:45PM

The Hyundai Veloster safety recall stems for an October investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Ford Fund recommits to Detroit with new funding

By John Goreham on December 19, 2012 - 11:34AM

Ford will donate $10 million alon with other support to help the city pull itself out of depression.

Corsa Performance Exhaust adds 35hp, 47tq to the 2013 Ford GT500 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2012 - 10:58AM

This morning I had a chance to speak with a representative from Corsa Performance Exhaust about their new exhaust package for the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang – a setup which adds 35 horsepower and 47lb-ft of torque to the 200+ mile per hour super muscle car.

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.

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