Automotive News (Page 944)

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.

Mitsubishi previews the all new 2014 Outlander

By John Goreham on December 13, 2012 - 1:10PM

Mitsubishi's Subaru Outback and Toyota Highlander competitor is improved in many ways.

Redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra debut on Facebook

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2012 - 11:57AM

At 9:30am this morning, General Motors used the social networking site Facebook to unveil the next generation of their topselling full sized pickups with the introduction of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra – with a refined cabin, new engine options and what looks to be a light refresh to the exterior.

Acura provides a glimpse of the all-new 2014 MDX

By John Goreham on December 13, 2012 - 8:15AM

Acura has an opportunity to take market share with its new 2014 MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.

2013 Shelby GT500 V8 wins top engine trophy

By Denis Flierl on December 13, 2012 - 7:51AM

The new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 V8 and 2.0-liter EcoBoost engines both win a highly coveted 10 Best Engines trophy from the editors of WardsAuto World.

Igor Komarov, Sergey Chemezov, Carlos Ghosn & Ruben Vardanian

Renault Nissan Alliance announces history making Russian joint venture

By Don Bain on December 13, 2012 - 1:39AM

The Renault-Nissan alliance announced today it will gain the majority stake in a joint venture with Russian Technologies to accelerate product development and technology with AVTOVAZ, Russia's largest carmaker and owner of the LADA nameplate.

Tesla Motors preparing to distribute the Model S in Europe and Canada

By David Herron on December 12, 2012 - 10:48PM

Tesla Motors has opened a warehouse, assembly, and distribution center, in Tilburg, Netherlands, that will pave the way for Tesla Model S distribution in Europe later this year.

2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists announced

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2012 - 10:17PM

The 50 jurors from the North American Car and Truck of the Year panel have announced the finalists for the 2013 award with a pair of trios that are as interesting as ever with the new Ford C-Max hybrid in the running for Truck/Utility of the Year while Car of the Year has three sedans that could stand to benefit greatly from the major award.

Nissan opens battery pack plant in Smyrna ahead of U.S. based Leaf manufacturing

By David Herron on December 12, 2012 - 6:34PM

With what will be the largest lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the U.S., Nissan is preparing for mass production of the Leaf.

Current Mazda Miata named to Car and Driver 10 Best Cars list for last time

By John Goreham on December 12, 2012 - 4:58PM

As the sun sets on the third generation Mazda Miata, the car is still the best at what it does.

BMW is turning a green leaf without sacrificing performance

Interview with BMW's Head Designer On This Century's Vision

By Nicolas Zart on December 12, 2012 - 1:47PM

BMW is synonymous with performance gasoline engines and silver metallic cars. Their next bold bet for the future involves a very bold use of alternative energy and efficient aerodynamics.

Toyota to fix trunk release defect on Lexus ES, IS, and GS

By Anthony Faccenda on December 12, 2012 - 1:32PM

Toyota has not announced a recall schedule, but did reveal that it has identified a solution for its trunk release problem on Lexus ES, IS, and GS and that a recall should soon follow.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado teased, will debut tomorrow on Facebook (Updated)

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2012 - 1:03PM

The Chevrolet Facebook page with play host to the official debut of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado on Thursday December 13th (that’s tomorrow) – finally giving the world a look at the next generation of the popular Chevy pickup and bringing the full details on the new General Motors truck lineup.

BMW will launch its most exclusive car, the M6 Gran Coupe in 2013

By John Goreham on December 12, 2012 - 12:41PM

BMW's most exclusive car M6 will launch soon. Learn what makes it so special.

Honda recalls 870,000 Odyssey, Pilot, MDX vehicles worldwide over roll away problem

By Anthony Faccenda on December 12, 2012 - 12:32PM

Honda's recall stems from an October investigation by the NHTSA into certain 2003 and 2004 Honda Odyssey and Pilot vehicles. The government agency launched the probe after it received 43 complaints of vehicle roll away.

Production of the Jaguar C-X75 supercar cancelled due to the economic crisis

By Patrick Rall on December 12, 2012 - 12:04PM

Supercar lovers got some bad news from across the pond this week as Jaguar has announced the cancellation of their incredible C-X75 hybrid supercar due to the ongoing economic crisis in Europe and around the world.

2014 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG will premiere with new 4MATIC

By Denis Flierl on December 12, 2012 - 8:20AM

The new high-performance 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG will premiere next year with a new variant of the 4MATIC.

World's oldest Ford returns to its roots

By Aaron Turpen on December 12, 2012 - 1:57AM

Henry Ford's first production vehicle for the new Ford Motor Company was the 1903 Model A, the precursor to the well-known Model T that made Ford what it is today.

Mercedes-Benz recalls multiple 2011-2012 models over fire risk

By Anthony Faccenda on December 11, 2012 - 9:48PM

The recall, which concerns model-year 2011-2012 S400, S550, S550 4Matic, S63 AMG, C300, C300 4Matic, E350, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, CL550 4Matic and CL63 AMG, was issued due to a dangerous fuel filter flange defect.

Honda will launch a new urban sport utility vehicle

By John Goreham on December 11, 2012 - 4:51PM

Honda typically shows concepts only when a new vehicle is already in the works. In January the world will see a new Honda Urban Utility vehicle.

Ford grows, Lincoln stumbles in November 2012 sales

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2012 - 1:27PM

Like several other months during the 2012 year, November brought about a gain for the Ford brand while the luxury Lincoln brand struggled – posting another month of negative growth.

New technology in 2013 Ford Fusion cuts CO2 emmissions by tons

By John Goreham on December 11, 2012 - 1:22PM

By using a new material from BASF, the new 2013 Ford Fusion will cut emmissions of CO2 and also VOCs

Cadillac, Buick lead GM in November 2012 sales growth

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2012 - 12:33PM

While General Motors was one of the less successful automakers in the US auto industry in terms of year over year growth – GM still showed positive growth last month and in the long run, that is what the company is the most concerned with reporting.

The Chrysler Group posts 32nd straight month of growth in November 2012

By Patrick Rall on December 11, 2012 - 11:02AM

The Chrysler Group continued its incredible climb out of the troubles of 2008 with their 32nd consecutive month where the company has shown positive growth compared to the same month one year earlier – with four of the five Chrysler Group brands showing positive growth last month.

Michigan Tech cycle for wounded veterans

Chevrolet, Michigan Tech building cycles for wounded veterans

By Aaron Turpen on December 11, 2012 - 9:30AM

General Motors is funding the building of ten prototype hand cycles, designed by Michigan Tech, that wounded veterans will use to participate in marathons around the country.

NHTSA report shows distracted driving related accidents in decline

By John Goreham on December 11, 2012 - 8:06AM

Campaigns against distracted driving are all the rage, but according to the facts, shown by NHTSA, we are not seeing an increase in distracted driving crashes involving deaths and injuries overall.

Challenger SRT gets high-profile role in “Stand Up Guys”

By Denis Flierl on December 11, 2012 - 8:04AM

The new 2013 Challenger SRT gets the red carpet treatment at the “Stand Up Guys” premiere in New York.

The front of the Jefferson North Assembly Plant

Chrysler ordered to rehire workers caught drinking, smoking pot during lunch

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2012 - 10:00PM

The Chrysler Group announced today that the 13 employees from their Detroit Jefferson North Assembly Plant who were fired for getting caught drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana during their lunch breaks have had their jobs reinstated by the company as ordered by a legal arbitrator – helping to illustrate when a brutal failure the legal system often proves to be in the US.

Twin turbo V6, twin turbo V8 to power 2014 Maserati Quattroporte

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2012 - 5:35PM

Some early specifications on the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte have surfaced via the folks at Autocar including a pair of Ferrari engineered engines packing twin turbochargers, an 8-speed automatic transmission and an optional all wheel drive system – offering us a glimpse into what to expect when this four door Italian supercar debuts at the Detroit Auto Show early next year.

Ford announces fix for Escape and Fusion fire problem, what's next for customers?

By Anthony Faccenda on December 10, 2012 - 5:25PM

Although the automaker did not have repair plans in place for customers when it recalled 90,000 Ford Escape and Fusion vehicles two weeks ago, it has now found a fix to its dangerous fire-related flaw.

The new Lexus IS to debut at 2013 Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on December 10, 2012 - 4:02PM

The 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall is expected to be a biggie in terms of new model debuts and among those new model introductions will be the new Lexus IS – with an entirely redesigned look drawing much of its styling inspiration from the sporty Lexus LF-CC Concept.

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