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.

Audi may be plotting an R10 diesel-electric hybrid hypercar

By Aaron Turpen on November 25, 2012 - 4:22AM

Using its Le Mans-developed hybrid technology, Audi may be planning a surprise supercar they could badge as an R10.

2014 Chevrolet Impala starts at $27,535 with added technology

By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2012 - 8:17AM

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala pricing has been announced and the flagship sedan gets new styling, features and technology.

BMW LA Auto Show i4 No Show And i3 Extended Range Option

By Nicolas Zart on November 23, 2012 - 2:52PM

Rumors are fun to follow but don’t always pan out. BMW will not show its mystery i4 at the LA Auto Show after all.

GM ‘burns rubber’ to gain fuel-mileage advantage [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2012 - 12:36PM

General Motors is literally burning rubber in order to improve fuel mileage with new technology to produce ultra-fuel-efficient tires.

Ford Fiesta continues world dominance with Asian debut

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2012 - 10:03AM

The new 2013 Ford Fiesta is on a march to be a global game-changer and makes its Asian debut at Auto Guangzhou 2012 in China.

Audi and Jennifer Lopez open "Disneyland" of dealerships in Dubai

By Denis Flierl on November 23, 2012 - 8:34AM

Jennifer Lopez helped Audi go big in Dubai as the German automaker has opened their biggest car dealership in the world that sounds more like an amusement park.

KleenSpeed's KAR could storm electric car market, but needs a manufacturer

By David Herron on November 22, 2012 - 4:00PM

Calling it the "Car of the Future," KleenSpeed unveiled the KAR, a $10,000ish electric car with a 150 mile electric driving range, that could erase one of the major hurdles to electric vehicle adoption, if the company can find a manufacturing partner.

2014 Subaru Forester makes debut in troubled China

By Denis Flierl on November 22, 2012 - 8:32AM

Subaru has unveiled the all-new 2014 Forester in China at the 2012 Guangzhou International Motor Show in the midst of consumer backlash and economic uncertainties in China.

MPG to name Cadillac ATS Vehicle of the Year in LA

By Don Bain on November 21, 2012 - 8:14PM

The Cadillac ATS is collecting a lot of accolades and acclaim from the media, to which California’s Motor Press Guild (MPG) will add their own Vehicle of the Year Award to the luxury sedan during a ceremony next week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Toyota recalls 150,000 Tacoma pickups due to rust problems

By Anthony Faccenda on November 21, 2012 - 6:54PM

Concerned vehicles may suffer from frame corrosion issues, which could result in spare tires becoming loose.

DOE's Clean Cities new projects to facilitate shift to clean fuels for cars and trucks

By David Herron on November 21, 2012 - 6:48PM

New projects announced by the Dept. of Energy's Clean Cities program are funding efforts across the U.S. to improve alternative fuel infrastructure, training, ordinances, purchasing guidelines and even highway road signage.

Consumer Reports calls new Cadillac CUE infotainment system 'convoluted and frustrating'

By Anthony Faccenda on November 21, 2012 - 5:14PM

Cadillac's new CUE infotainment system has received a less than stellar review from Consumer Reports, but it as damning as the site's critique of the MyFord Touch system?

An image from the downloadable NICB report charting Prius thefts by year.

Prius is least stolen, most often recovered vehicle in US

By Don Bain on November 21, 2012 - 2:52PM

Just as Black Friday nears, and HEAT programs across the country are reminding us to lock our cars and conceal our valuables while shopping for the holidays, NICB reveals one way to eliminate or at least reduce auto theft is simply to drive a Prius – the least stolen vehicle in the US.

2013 SRT Viper goes 206, becomes fastest American production car ever (New Images)

By Patrick Rall on November 21, 2012 - 11:34AM

The production launch of the 2013 SRT Viper is getting very close and today, the Chrysler Group offered up more information (and new pictures) of their new supercar including an incredible top speed of 206 miles per hour – making the 2013 Viper the fastest normal production car from an American automaker, ever.

2013 Nissan Altima Black Friday surprise

Nissan to give Black Friday shoppers a warm surprise

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2012 - 10:46AM

In a brilliant marketing move, Nissan is using a pair of new 2013 Nissan Altima sedans and a 2013 Nissan Quest to give Black Friday shoppers a warm refuge as they wait in line and brave the cold.

Visteon shows you all a Leaf could be by personalizing it

Visteon e-Bee All A Nissan Leaf Could Be

By Nicolas Zart on November 21, 2012 - 10:19AM

Visteon has a vision on how transportation should look like in the very near future. C Chances are, it will also fit your needs.

2014 Subaru Forester revealed uniquely in LA

By Denis Flierl on November 21, 2012 - 8:01AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester which makes its U.S. debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will be revealed in a unique new display.

Buick has magic magnets for AWD and isn't afraid to use them

By Aaron Turpen on November 20, 2012 - 6:06PM

Buick's new drivetrain technology for all-wheel-drive vehicles includes "magic magnets" to anticipate slippage before it happens, giving greater responsiveness to the all-new Encore crossover.

The LA Auto Show Green and Advanced Technology Ride & Drive

Alternative Energy Test Drives at the LA Auto Show

By Nicolas Zart on November 20, 2012 - 4:08PM

The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the best show of hands on experience with the latest cars about to hit dealerships. Find out what alternative energy cars will be there and how they feel.

Japanese 2013 Nissan Leaf announced, offering more electric car for lower price

By David Herron on November 20, 2012 - 3:27PM

The Japanese version of the 2013 Nissan Leaf will offer better efficiency, more features, longer driving range, and a lower entry price, and if this holds true for the American version, it will mean a whole new ballgame for the Leaf.

Chrysler builds a 2013 Dodge Dart police car for Belvidere Illinois

By Patrick Rall on November 20, 2012 - 2:55PM

The 2013 Dodge Dart is built in Belvidere Illinois and while the local police currently use Dodge Charger Pursuit models, they were unable to have a police car built by the production facility in their own town – until now – as the Chrysler Group produced one special new Dart clad in police livery for the Belvidere police department.

GE will buy 2000 Ford C-Max vehicles and Ford will promote GE's alternative fueling stations

By John Goreham on November 20, 2012 - 1:29PM

Ford and General Electric’s collaboration on alternative energy vehicles has a surprise if one looks deeper. The "alternative" is not necessarily a green power source.

Ultra-high-performance Jaguar XFR-S makes its world debut

By Denis Flierl on November 20, 2012 - 7:37AM

The fastest most powerful Jaguar ever built, the XFR-S, will make its world debut in LA along with the 2013 Range Rover and Jaguar F-TYPE.

Honda introduces tiny new 1.6L high-performance diesel

By Aaron Turpen on November 20, 2012 - 1:45AM

Honda will introduce a new small-displacement diesel engine as part of their Earth Dreams Technology series in Europe. The tiny 1.6L diesel will appear in the Civic in 2013 with class-leading power and torque.

KleenSpeed unveiling the KAR, an electric car with amazing 150 mile range

By David Herron on November 19, 2012 - 8:29PM

KleenSpeed's KAR is billed as an electric car, with a low price of $9,995, a leased battery pack, and an amazing 150 mile electric driving range.

Ford builds 500,000th EcoBoost vehicle in fight with Toyota

By David Herron on November 19, 2012 - 6:36PM

Ford's EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline engines not only offer great fuel economy and emissions improvements, but their growing sales are helping Ford in its quest to beat Toyota.

List of car companies offering incentives to Hurricane Sandy victims

By Anthony Faccenda on November 19, 2012 - 6:15PM

Ford, Mazda, Volvo, Nissan and Chrysler are presenting Sandy victims with cash rebates.

Amazing 1 liter Ford EcoBoost coming to US in 2014 Fiesta

By John Goreham on November 19, 2012 - 5:26PM

2014 Ford Fiesta will be the first to have the highly praised 1 liter, 3-cylinder engine with unreal gas mileage.

Audi introducing four new diesels to the U.S. in 2013 [updated]

By Denis Flierl on November 19, 2012 - 4:09PM

Audi has announced they will be offering four new 2014 TDI diesel models to the U.S. market next year, the 2014 Audi A8, A7, A6 and Q5.

CODA receives high praise from the LA Business Journal

CODA Receives 2012 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Award from the Los Angeles Business Journal

By Nicolas Zart on November 19, 2012 - 12:40PM

The esteemed Los Angeles business publication and internationally recognized Philanthropist and Biotech Entrepreneur honors a top Los Angeles leader for its innovation. CODA receives the 2012 Patrick Soon-Shiong Innovation Award from the Los Angeles Business Journal.

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