Automotive News (Page 947)

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 BMW all-electric i3 has well integrated aerodynamics

How The BMW All-Electric i3 Is The Future

By Nicolas Zart on December 3, 2012 - 2:01PM

BMW i3 electric car deserves a long second look as it manages to use aerodynamic tricks without being flashy. Find out what else this car is hiding.

The new Saleen 351 Mustang debuts in Los Angeles

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2012 - 12:59PM

We reported back in April that company founder Steve Saleen won the legal rights to use his own name and after a lengthy hiatus, Steve and the company that bears his name have introduced their first “customized” Ford Mustang at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the debut of the new 700 horsepower Saleen 351 Mustang.

2014 Porsche Cayman delivers pure euphoria [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2012 - 8:13AM

Porsche has built the new 2014 Cayman and Cayman S with the engine just inches from the heart of the driver for an exhilarating driving experience.

New Jaguar F-Type short film to feature Damian Lewis and Lana Del Rey

By Anthony Faccenda on December 2, 2012 - 10:49PM

The upcoming short film about Jaguar F-Type titled 'Desire' will be directed by Adam Smith (Doctor Who) and co-star Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight’s Tale).

Formula E holding electric Formula-car race in Rome, in 2014

By David Herron on December 2, 2012 - 4:01PM

The start-up electric race car championship, Formula E, has selected Rome as a host city for its first season, in 2014.

The Place of Chevy Spark EV Place In This Market

By Nicolas Zart on December 2, 2012 - 3:50PM

GM is betting a lot the its upcoming Chevy Spark EV will find its market niche with urbanites and city dwellers. The car comes with an intelligent array of smartphone infotainment systems.

The Fiat 500e is part Chrysler ENVI, part Fiat

What Was Behind The Fiat/Chrysler Electric 500

By Nicolas Zart on December 2, 2012 - 3:00PM

The Fiat 500e almost looks like a me-too car from the Chrysler/Fiat venture. I had an interesting talk with the Chrysler team.

2014 Subaru Forester Euro NCAP Safety Test

New 2014 Subaru Forester already receiving awards

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2012 - 7:37AM

Barely a month old, the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester has already received the highest safety award in the world.

Ford's electrified C-MAX racks up sales record in November, beating Toyota

By David Herron on December 1, 2012 - 5:26PM

The new Ford C-MAX cars are leading the charge to win market share from Toyota and Honda with a new line high fuel efficiency vehicles, and in November the company racked up its biggest month of electrified vehicle sales ever.

Chrysler Museum shuts its doors, what happens to rare collection?

By Anthony Faccenda on December 1, 2012 - 2:11PM

Aside from announcing the closure of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Chrysler has also revealed the fate of the museum's collection and whether fans will be able to view the vehicles again.

2013 Subaru BRZ Toyota GT 86 special award

Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86 jointly honored with "Special Award"

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2012 - 1:59PM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 have jointly been honored with a very special award in Japan.

The 2014 Fiat 500L brings more utility to the compact Italian lineup

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2012 - 12:27PM

The 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show was a big deal for Fiat in 2010 with the formal reintroduction to the brand in North America and the 2012 has been almost as big with the debuts of the electric 500e, the high performance 500 Abarth Convertible and now the roomy Fiat 500L – a five passenger crossover with cargo room to spare.

The Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top Concept debuts in LA

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2012 - 11:37AM

Among the more interesting concept debuts at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show is the Hyundai Veloster C3 Roll Top – a heavily modified version of the popular Veloster Turbo that combines the open air freedom of a convertible with the functionality of a utility vehicle.

2013 Range Rover Sport debuts with Limited Edition models

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2012 - 7:58AM

Land Rover has unveiled two new Limited Edition models for the 2013 Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Sport Supercharged models that will be available in limited numbers.

Ford recalls Escape and Fusion, explains what drivers should do next

By Anthony Faccenda on November 30, 2012 - 9:00PM

Ford Motor Co. announced on Friday that it is recalling certain 2013 Ford Escape SUVs and Ford Fusion sedans equipped with EcoBoost engines over fire risks.

The VW Beetle Convertible is back with world premiere in LA

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2012 - 8:40PM

The iconic 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is coming back to the U.S. market and makes its world debut in LA.

EPA's final E15 label to be displayed in all E15 fuel dispensers in the U.S.

The gas that can kill your car is called E15

By Don Bain on November 30, 2012 - 5:00PM

Caveat emptor is the legal phrase admonishing buyers to beware and the new blend of alcohol and gasoline known as E15 only reinforces that statement.

Mazda confirms 2014 Mazda6 diesel for U.S. market

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2012 - 3:05PM

Mazda will be launching the first diesel in the U.S. and it will be offered in the all-new 2014 Mazda6 next year.

Ford's Octane Academy returning for second season - got what it takes?

By Aaron Turpen on November 30, 2012 - 3:05PM

The competition reality show will be coming back with new episodes for 2013 on the NBC Sports Network and will feature the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST and rally racer Ken Block. Find out how you can sign up to be considered for the show.

Yet another World Record for the Nissan LEAF

By Aaron Turpen on November 30, 2012 - 2:50PM

The Nissan LEAF is in the record books.. again. This time beating a record held by Chrysler for the largest parade of electric vehicles.

Honda is back engineering great cars again

Honda Applies Its Engineering To Modern Hybrid And Pure Electric

By Nicolas Zart on November 30, 2012 - 2:19PM

Honda is squarely back doing what it does best, engineering great cars. I drove its Accord Plug-In Hybrid and Fit EV to prove it.

Ford, BMW and Honda are set to redefine these new decades

Ford, BMW and Honda Are Back Doing What They Do Best at LA Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart on November 30, 2012 - 12:09PM

The Los Angeles Auto Show has given us yet again a glimpse of what the future has in store without neglecting the present. Ford, BMW and Honda stood out for me.

Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series breaks conventional boundaries

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2012 - 7:51AM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series makes its world premiere in LA and pricing has been announced on the high-end version of the legendary gullwing model.

The speedometer and tachometer of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

New 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 video teases new digital gauge cluster

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 7:23PM

General Motors has just released what is technically the third teaser of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette with this newest video offering us a look at just a bit of the high tech gadgetry that will be found in the new C7 when it debuts on January 13th 2013 including a 200 mile per hour speedometer and a massive tachometer – both of which are located on a new digital readout cluster.

Benltey Continental GT3 concept race car

Bentley returns to its speed-demon roots at LA Auto Show

By Aaron Turpen on November 29, 2012 - 4:33PM

Bentley debuts three vehicles for North America, two of which are serious speedsters, hearkening back to the days when Bentley was well-known for its prowess on the track.

A123 Systems bankruptcy stalls Fisker Karma production

By David Herron on November 29, 2012 - 4:19PM

Fisker Automotive is in a hard place as the bankruptcy of A123 Systems halts battery pack supply.

Tony Stewart's 2013 Chevrolet SS Sprint Cup car

The 2013 Chevrolet SS debuts in NASCAR form

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 2:54PM

We have known for months that General Motors will be debuting a new model for the 2013 model year that would serve as a new performance car in showrooms around the country as well as a new name in NASCAR and today, the new 2013 Chevrolet SS debuted in stock car form – giving us our first hints as to what the upcoming road car should look like.

Tesla sweetens Model S price increase with better standard equipment

By David Herron on November 29, 2012 - 2:10PM

Saying that it has not increased the Model S price in three years, Tesla Motors announced an across-the-board $2500 price bump along with a few tweaks to standard equipment, options, and maintenance plans.

Toyota GT86 convertible could debut in Geneva next March, possibly with hybrid power

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2012 - 2:02PM

It has been widely rumored that Toyota Motor Co is planning a convertible version of the Toyota GT86 and according to insider comments, the drop top rear wheel drive sports car could make its public debut next March at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show – giving American buyers an idea of what to expect when the Scion FR-S convertible arrives in the future.

Green Car of the Year and Green Marketing at LA Auto Show

LA Auto Show Green Car of the Year and Green Marketing

By Nicolas Zart on November 29, 2012 - 12:44PM

The LA Auto Show has released its Green Car of the Year and Green Marketing contestants. Can you guess who won?

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