Automotive News (Page 949)

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.

Clever truck manufacturing trick saves GM $36 million and 3,300 jobs

By John Goreham on October 11, 2012 - 11:37AM

GM's solution is not perfect, but it solves a dilemma for the company and saves money and jobs

Ford C-MAX Energi tops Prius as most fuel-efficient plug-in

By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2012 - 8:11AM

The 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi beats the Toyota Prius as the most fuel-efficient plug-in-hybrid in the U.S with an EPA certified 108 MPGe city.

Better Place, Tesla and Zero Motorcycles receive California Energy Commission grants

By David Herron on October 10, 2012 - 10:36PM

In a grant program totaling over $20 million, the California Energy Commission is supporting clean green transportation projects from Better Place, Tesla Motors, Zero Motorcycles and other companies.

2013 Pathfinder is priced to sell by Nissan

By John Goreham on October 10, 2012 - 5:13PM

Nissan's newest crossover is priced aggressively. Watch out Infiniti JX

Acura ZDX will be pulled from market soon

By John Goreham on October 10, 2012 - 2:52PM

Acura will repackage and refresh the outgoing ZDX for the 2013 model year and then discontinue it.

Toyota recall: Don’t attempt the easy fix yourself

By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2012 - 1:58PM

Toyota has announced a massive recall involving 7.4 million cars globally due to a faulty power driver’s window switch, but warns owners not to attempt the easy fix themselves due to a fire hazard.

The 200-car Lingenfelter Collection on display this Sunday to benefit breast cancer research

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2012 - 12:55PM

Ken Lingenfelter, the man in charge of GM super tuner Lingenfelter Performance Equipment, has one of the most incredible car collections in the world with some of the most exclusive/rare vehicles in the history of the industry and while Ken’s massive collection isn’t open to the public – it will be available for viewing this Sunday with the proceeds benefitting breast cancer research.

Government issues stark warning about hazardous counterfeit airbags

By Anthony Faccenda on October 10, 2012 - 12:45PM

Tens of thousands of U.S. vehicles may contain counterfeit airbags, according to a new NHTSA investigation.

Smart car battery charger causes Florida house fire, says officials [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on October 10, 2012 - 10:29AM

The Florida fire reportedly caused $200,000 worth of damage to a couple's home.

Toyota recalls 7.4 million cars globally for potential fire hazard

By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2012 - 7:56AM

Toyota has announced a recall involving nearly 2.5 million U.S. vehicles and 7.4 million cars globally due to a faulty power driver’s window switch that could lead to a fire.

2013 Subaru BRZ set to burn rubber in 'Fast and the Furious 6'

By Anthony Faccenda on October 9, 2012 - 11:40PM

The BRZ becomes the second Subaru to be featured in the popular series. A Subaru WRX STI previously appeared in 2009's 'Fast & Furious.'

108.78 MPG in a Ford Fiesta

By Aaron Turpen on October 9, 2012 - 11:14PM

The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi won the 2012 ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon in a real-world driving challenge.

FedEx talks about fuel economy and sustainability

By Aaron Turpen on October 9, 2012 - 10:53PM

One of the feature presentations at the Green Fleet Conference last weekend in Illinois was from FedEx, whose Environmental Affairs & Sustainability head Mitch Jackson gave sustainability information in a keynote presentation.

The Lexus LF-CC concept. Image courtesy of Lexus.

Lexus LF-CC in Paris gives a loving look to the brand's future

By Don Bain on October 9, 2012 - 7:44PM

If you want a glimpse inside the minds driving the Lexus L-Finesse design evolution, the LF-CC debut in Paris drops a number of clues.

Cars and cookware? Toyota sells all-new Avalon Hybrid on Home Shopping Network

By Anthony Faccenda on October 9, 2012 - 4:21PM

For the first time in its 30-year history, HSN is selling cars on television.

In wake of California gas price spike, Honda promotes natural gas vehicles

By David Herron on October 9, 2012 - 3:45PM

Catching the wave of California's spike in gasoline prices, Honda is promoting the Honda Civic CNG with $3,000 worth of free fuel.

Cadillac SRX offers home quality entertainment

By John Goreham on October 9, 2012 - 3:39PM

The 2013 Cadillac SRX luxury sport utility vehicle offers home system quality entertainment for the rear passengers.

Introducing the supercharged, high performance 2013 Honda CR-Z Hybrid Mugen RZ

By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2012 - 2:44PM

While the 2013 Honda CR-Z debuted at the Paris Motor Show with a bump in power, the tuning experts at Mugen have introduced their high performance take on this sporty little compact hybrid with a more power, improved handling and a very unique look inside and out – making for an eye-catching high performance hybrid.

All I want for Christmas is a McLaren 12C Spider

By Aaron Turpen on October 9, 2012 - 2:09PM

Neiman Marcus has announced a special Christmas catalog edition of the 2013 McLaren 12C Spider, just in time for the holidays.

Ford C-MAX Energi beats Chevy Volt with seating for five

By David Herron on October 9, 2012 - 1:45PM

Long time Chevy Volt uber-fan, Dr. Lyle Dennis, exposes key flaw in Volt's design as he trades his beloved Volt in for a Ford C-MAX Energi.

Consumer Reports calls the 2013 Acura ILX a 'tarted up Civic'

By Anthony Faccenda on October 9, 2012 - 1:33PM

While it may be slightly more refined than the Honda Civic, Consumer Reports argues that the all-new Acura ILX is not a true luxury car.

The custom "Gold Rush" 2013 SRT Viper GTS from Forza Horizon

Free Forza Horizon demo goes live with the 2013 Viper, Evo X

By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2012 - 1:25PM

Early this morning, the first playable demo for the new (highly anticipated) racing simulator Forza Horizon arrived in the Xbox Live Marketplace, offering gamers their first experience racing in the open world, at night and on dirt in a Forza series game with the first drivable cars being the 2013 SRT Viper GTS and the Mitsubishi Evolution X.

Chrysler recalls Ram 1500, Dodge Dakota over rearend lockup risk

By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2012 - 12:37PM

The Chrysler Group has issued a recall for select Dodge Ram 1500/Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota models from the 2009 and 2010 model years over a concern that a fastener in the rear differential could work itself loose – possibly leading to the rear differential locking up.

Toyota Plug-In Hybrid Wins Green Rally

By Nicolas Zart on October 9, 2012 - 12:20PM

The Toyota Plug-in Hybrid has won the Canadian Rallye Vert de Montréal again. Is Toyota getting serious about racing its plug-in hybrids?

Ford puts engine roar back into hot Focus ST cabin [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 9, 2012 - 7:24AM

The new 2012 Focus ST is so quiet, that Ford needed to put the engine roar back into the cabin for a hot hatch experience.

California gas price surge may herald an accelerating transition to EVs

By Don Bain on October 9, 2012 - 3:27AM

Whatever the true reason for the jump in California gasoline prices last week, the image of petrol nearing $6 a gallon was burned into the national psyche, possibly providing the precise stimulus some need to reconsider their transportation choices.

Ford Motor Company posts negative growth in September 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2012 - 11:49PM

Ford Motor Company had a rough month in September 2012 with both of their US brands showing negative growth with a total decline of 0.1% - allowing Toyota to move within some 3,000 units of passing FoMoCo for the second spot in the American auto market in terms of sales volume.

GM posts a minor gain in September 2012 as Cadillac, GMC stumble

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2012 - 11:25PM

General Motors was one of the weakest auto companies in the US market in September 2012 with a year over year growth of just 1.5% but that slight increase allowed them to beat cross-town rival Ford Motor Company en route to once again being the bestselling automaker in the US by a pretty comfortable margin.

Chrysler posts 30th straight month of growth in September 2012, leads the Detroit 3

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2012 - 10:25PM

The Chrysler Group continued its incredible climb from the grip of bankruptcy in September 2012, posting the 30th straight month where they have posted a year over year improvement in sales figures thanks to a combination of continued improvement in the American auto industry and a lineup that keeps adding popular new models.

Tesla selling directly to clients has dealerships in a turmoil

Car Dealerships Get Nervous With Tesla Selling Directly

By Nicolas Zart on October 8, 2012 - 7:43PM

Tesla is trying to re-invent the way cars are sold. This is making many car dealership very nervous.

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