Automotive News (Page 946)

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.

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.

The Lexus LF-LC is impressive but who is it for?

Where Is Lexus Going With Its LF-LC

By Nicolas Zart on December 4, 2012 - 4:18PM

Some cars are obvious and you know where they stand, who will buy them; others, like the Lexus LF-LC, live you with more questions than answers.

EDI develops most efficient EV/HEV/PHEV drive train ever for small, medium and heavy-duty vehicles

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

Using components from GM, A123 Systems and UQM, Efficient Drivetrains new system is meant to be easily adaptable to existing vehicle designs, provide very high efficiency, at a lower cost to other drive train competitors.

An infographic from the 2012 North American Environmental Report. Image courtesy

The shining example of Toyota's environmental stewardship

By Don Bain on December 4, 2012 - 3:09PM

Few companies have made further progress in not only complying with higher CAFE requirements, but also in reducing the energy used to manufacture vehicles, greenhouse emissions from facilities and even the waste materials produced in the process as Toyota in North America.

Range Rover scores big with new Evoque crossover

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2012 - 7:56AM

The 2012 Range Rover Evoque just continues to roll with success as it scores its best sales month ever as the 2013 Evoque gets ready to launch.

Subaru runs away with 2012 Design Challenge competition

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2012 - 7:11AM

Subaru has captured the attention of the world by designing the SHARC emergency response vehicle and wins the 2012 Design Challenge.

Win a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth and help animal charities

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2012 - 5:45PM

The Animal Aid Foundation, a charity based in the Metro Detroit area, is currently running a raffle with the winner getting their choice of either $20,000 cash or a 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth – offering everyone a chance to win this incredible little sports car while contributing to a great cause.

Details on the all new 2013 Toyota RAV4 buyers cannot ignore

By John Goreham on December 3, 2012 - 3:34PM

Toyota's segment-leading CUV 2013 Toyota RAV4 is all new in 2013. TN spotlights the changes you need to know about.

Jaguar F-Type S in satellite grey. From Jaguar's public website gallery

Jaguar Land Rover launches 100th Chinese showroom

By Don Bain on December 3, 2012 - 2:50PM

Capping two years of unprecedented growth in the Asian nation, Jaguar Land Rover has just opened its 100th showroom in the heart of Beijing, featuring state-of-the-art repair and service facilities and employing 110.

The VW Jetta Hybrid will find its place on the crowded hybrid market

VW Jetta Hybrid Appealing To The Upper Crust

By Nicolas Zart on December 3, 2012 - 2:44PM

VW Jetta Hybrid is finding its niche market. A drive in it should woo some diesel lover away to hybrid.

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