Automotive News (Page 957)

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.

National Safety Council recognizes the Honorable Elizabeth Dole with Flame of Li

Former Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole honored by NSC

By Don Bain on October 23, 2012 - 9:23PM

The National Safety Council has awarded the Honorable Elizabeth Cole, former Secretary of Transportation during the Reagan Administration, for her lifesaving contributions to automotive and national safety.

GM's new sheet metal will save weight and fuel

By John Goreham on October 23, 2012 - 6:29PM

GM has found a way to use magnesium sheets formed into parts for production cars to save weight.

Ford Focus prepped for British Police Patrol demonstrated in England

By Don Bain on October 23, 2012 - 5:03PM

A one-off demonstrator Ford Focus official police patrol vehicle has been developed and engineered at Ford Special Vehicle Preparations (SVP) in Earls Colne, Essex, pursuant to the unmarked vehicle’s debut in the UK crime thriller The Sweeney.

GM issues service bulletin for 2013 Chevy Volt electric stalling issues

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2012 - 4:27PM

General Motors has announced that they will reprogram the engine control software on the 2013 Chevrolet Volt over a concern that the delayed charging feature could cause the electric drive engine to “stall” while being driven – although it should be pointed out that this is not a recall of the electric Chevy.

Sir Paul McCartney’s 1960 DB4 art RM Oct. 31st

Sir Paul McCartney 1964 Aston Martin DB4 Auctioned

By Nicolas Zart on October 23, 2012 - 4:24PM

Sir Paul McCartney’s 1964 Aston Martin DB4 will be up for grab at the RM Auctions’ annual London sale on the 31s of this month. Can you guess the estimate?

GM's best-selling vehicle, the 2013 Silverado all new in December

By John Goreham on October 23, 2012 - 8:19AM

The top selling vehicle at GM since the dawn of time will be completely new in December. Here is what fans can expect and why it matters.

Audi rolls out new range-topping R8 V10 plus Coupe

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2012 - 8:04AM

Audi has announced a new plus Coupe addition to the 2013 R8 V10 range with more performance and new transmission and features to the whole R8 range.

Outrageous Hyundai Elantra GT concept gets 600 hp

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2012 - 9:03PM

Hyundai has teamed up with Bisimoto Engineering to produce a totally outrageous Elantra GT with 600 horsepower for the 2012 SEMA Show.

2013 Dodge Dart gains 5-Star Safety rating from NHTSA

By Don Bain on October 22, 2012 - 9:01PM

The 2013 Dodge Dart can now add the NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Rating to its many accolades from sources ranging from Kelley Blue Book, Autoweek, AutoTrader.com and the Washington Post to the Texas Auto Writers Assn.

The first official look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 with video, pictures

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2012 - 7:19PM

Last week, General Motors announced that the 7th generation of the fabled Chevrolet Corvette will arrive on January 13th, 2013 as a 2014 model year vehicle along with giving everyone a first look at the slightly redesigned crossed flags logo that will adorn the nose of the new American sports car and today – we have our first look at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette via an official company video.

Ford teases mystery Mustang and "big news" ahead of 2012 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2012 - 6:19PM

Ford Motor Company released the ultra close up image shown on the right earlier today, proclaiming that they had “big news” at the 2012 SEMA Show and asking fans of their Facebook page to guess what this news might be in relation to what is very likely the hood of some special Ford Mustang.

New site allows tire shopping online plus local installation

By Don Bain on October 22, 2012 - 4:59PM

Auto owners in the Midwest and Eastern states can now replace tire shopping by running around and haggling for a good deal with an online visit that allows next day installation at a trusted local tire shop.

Fisker teases a pair of Karma sedans coming to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2012 - 4:01PM

Fisker Automotive has announced that when the 2012 SEMA Show opens next Tuesday at the Las Vegas Convention Center, there will be at least two customized copies of their incredible Karma Ever electric sedan in attendance.

Classic car lovers can win cash by voting for their favorite road and secret hot-spots

By John Goreham on October 22, 2012 - 3:11PM

American Detours is a web-series that allows readers to choose the destination for epic road trips. Vote now for your chance to win $100.00.

Craig Bramscher Shares His Electric Motorcycle Brammo Success

By Nicolas Zart on October 22, 2012 - 2:30PM

I had an interesting chat with Craig Bramscher, CEO of Brammo in order to understand how far the company has come, the current race results and what the future holds in store for the electric motorcycle maker.

The future of Formula E by Drayson Racing Technologies

Drayson Racing Technologies Challenges Future Formula E Design

By Nicolas Zart on October 22, 2012 - 2:21PM

Drayson Racing Technologies is launching a unique competition with the Royal College of Art’s prestigious Vehicle Design program in London. What will the design a concept for the Drayson Racing Formula E electric racing series look like?

Chevrolet Malibu Turbo Performance Concept

The new Chevy Malibu gets the SEMA teaser treatment

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2012 - 10:33AM

Another day – another teaser of a dressed up ride heading to the 2012 SEMA Show but today we get a look at a car typically ignored by those building high dollar show cars for SEMA with our first glimpse at the Chevrolet Malibu Turbo Performance Concept.

Clint Boyer ‘Tekked-Out-Prius’ gets an attitude

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2012 - 7:21AM

The Toyota Prius is the world’s most popular hybrid and NASCAR’s Clint Boyer has turned it into a high tech hot rod.

Brammo wins TTXGP World Championship in Daytona, with fastest electric motorcycle race speed ever

By David Herron on October 21, 2012 - 11:32PM

Steve Atlas for Team Icon Brammo has won the 2012 TTXGP World Championship race at Daytona, besting defending champion from Europe, Matthias Himmelmann of Muench Racing, while hitting the fastest speeds recorded for electric motorcycles in race conditions.

GM's Range Anxiety Turns To Gasoline Anxiety

GM's Range Anxiety Campaign Turns To Gasoline Anxiety

By Nicolas Zart on October 21, 2012 - 4:06PM

Range anxiety was all the range back when people knew little about electric cars and even less about their true needs when it came to daily miles routine. Did “range anxiety” help or inhibit the electricdrive?

Top Gear Live going for another double loop-the-loop record

By Aaron Turpen on October 21, 2012 - 12:12AM

This week, Top Gear Live will be doing a show in Birmingham, England and attempting a world record-setting double loop-the-loop on a motorcycle.

World gasps in surprise as Prius becomes best-selling car in California

By Aaron Turpen on October 20, 2012 - 11:41PM

Nobody would have guessed it, but the Toyota Prius is the best-selling car in California, beating out nearest competitors from Honda.

New Ford F-Series Super Duty sets 2013 benchmark for workhorse pickups

By Don Bain on October 20, 2012 - 7:48PM

The new Ford F-series Super Duty truck lineup for 2013 sets the highest standards for payload, towing and braking performance in its class.

10,000 free miles with a CODA purchased now

CODA Gives You 10,000 Free Miles

By Nicolas Zart on October 20, 2012 - 4:33PM

CODA is giving its potential buyers a nice freebie at its sales point. What would you do with 10,000 fuel free miles?

Nissan recalls 2012-2013 Altimas over suspension bolt problem

By Anthony Faccenda on October 20, 2012 - 10:52AM

The recall comes just one year after Nissan recalled 20,000 model-year 2011-2012 Altimas due to an identical suspension issue.

Kyle Busch ‘Rowdy Edition’ Camry dream build revealed

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2012 - 7:46AM

Kyle Busch took a 2012 Toyota Camry SE and remade it into the ‘Rowdy Edition’ Camry for the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge.

GM and HP team up on IT

By Aaron Turpen on October 19, 2012 - 11:52PM

General Motors and Hewlett-Packard have signed a set of multi-year project services and software contracts to help accelerate GM's ongoing IT transformation efforts.

Nissan adds 800 employees in Tennessee manufacturing

By Aaron Turpen on October 19, 2012 - 11:39PM

Nissan is adding a third vehicle shift and a total of more than 800 new jobs to its Tennessee manufacturing facilities in partnership with the state's government.

Modified 2013 Ford Escapes teased ahead of SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2012 - 10:21PM

While the compact Escape SUV has been ignored for the most part in the Ford Motor Company SEMA displays, the redesigned 2013 Ford Escape will be in attendance with two modded up examples to show that the new small SUV can play host to just as much personalization as the rest of the FoMoCo lineup.

General Motors announces new Chevrolet Sonic B-Spec race car

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2012 - 6:25PM

General Motors announced today that among the vehicles unveiled at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas will be the new Chevrolet Sonic B-Spec race car that will go head to head in a near-stock race class in the SCCA featuring subcompacts like the Ford Fiesta, the Fiat 500, and the Kia Rio – giving Chevrolet their first entry into this budding budget racing class.

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