Automotive News (Page 960)

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.

Coda and Better Place working on electric taxi system for SF Bay Area

By David Herron on October 12, 2012 - 8:24PM

The first North American eTaxi Corridor is slated to be built by Better Place in the SF Bay Area, thanks in part to a grant from the California Energy Commission.

Shai Agassi resigns from Better Place board following resignation from CEO post

By David Herron on October 12, 2012 - 6:41PM

With Better Place reportedly pondering a massive layoff, Shai Agassi has now resigned from the company Board following his resignation last week as the CEO.

An image illustrating the iHawk app from the company website.

iHawk app will get your gauges racing

By Don Bain on October 12, 2012 - 6:40PM

The new iHawk app is a compact, wireless, Bluetooth-enabled device and software package capable of turning any CAN vehicle into a custom gauge displaying, data-logging highway star via iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

2013 McLaren 12C Spider offers 616 hp, 24 mpg

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2012 - 6:14PM

The new McLaren 12C Spider offers the same exhilarating performance as the 12C fixed-roof coupe but with a roof-down motoring experience.

NHTSA probing 2005 Honda Pilot over possible brake defect

By Anthony Faccenda on October 12, 2012 - 6:08PM

The announcement comes just one week after the government launched a separate investigation concerning the Honda Pilot.

The Mopar Urban Ram could be a SEMA preview of the Ram SRT8

By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2012 - 5:45PM

Among the Mopar artwork released last week was a shot of a 2013 Ram with a blue driver’s stripe that I speculated could be a hint as to the next Mopar branded vehicle but after seeing this sporty truck in person at the Mopar headquarters today – the black and blue ‘Urban Ram’ is more likely to be a hint to a future SRT pickup.

Mini quits the World Rally Championship race series

By John Goreham on October 12, 2012 - 4:28PM

Mini has decided not to support a factory team in the WRC in 2013

Mopar bringing a modified 2013 SRT Viper to SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2012 - 2:54PM

Mopar had an event this morning to show off a few of the modified vehicles that will line the massive display at the upcoming 2012 SEMA Show but among the most interesting vehicles was only shown in pictures with the introduction of the Moparized 2013 SRT Viper.

James Bond’s SKYFALL Defender debuts in Harrods display [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2012 - 1:47PM

In anticipation of the new James Bond movie SKYFALL, the Land Rover 110 Defender makes its debut in prestigious Harrods window display in London.

Consumer Reports: 4-year-old finds potentially fatal Lexus trunk release defect [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on October 12, 2012 - 12:32PM

An automotive tester's son helped uncover a dangerous trunk release problem while helping his father investigate the 2013 Lexus ES 350.

Yakima recalls problematic 2012-2013 Ford Focus roof racks

By Anthony Faccenda on October 12, 2012 - 11:34AM

Affected units may unexpectedly slide off the vehicle's roof due to a manufacturing defect.

Usain Bolt is the world’s fastest man around Nissan test track

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2012 - 11:32AM

Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world and brought his recording breaking speed to Nissan's GranDrive testing track in the Nissan GT-R. [Video]

Nissan Mercedes Benze 4 cylinder engine plant

Joint Mercedes-Nissan engine plant breaks ground in the US

By John Goreham on October 12, 2012 - 9:27AM

Nissan and Mercedes reach new milestone in their joint venture to build engines in the US for their premium vehicles. No surprise on the location of the 400 new jobs created.

2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S is most impressive

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2012 - 8:25AM

The new 2013 Cayenne Turbo S gets even more horsepower than the Cayenne Turbo and Porsche reveals the impressive details.

New Chrysler trimlines coming including 200 8 Mile, 300 Motown, 300 Glacier

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 8:19PM

We brought you the news a few weeks ago that the Chrysler Group had trademarked the interesting name “8 Mile” and now we know that it will be used as a special Detroit-themed trimline for the Chrysler 200 midsized sedan with the 200 8 Mile being joined by the new Chrysler 300 Motown and Glacier packages.

The new Ferrari FF with the glass roof option

The Ferrari FF gets a huge panoramic glass roof in Paris

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 7:09PM

As the final few days of the 2012 Paris Motor Show wind down, there a few bits of automotive news that we haven’t touched on just yet – including the sprawling glass roof option soon to be available on the luxurious Ferrari FF.

Batman themed Kia Optima helps starving children [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2012 - 7:02PM

Kia, DC Entertainment and Rides magazine have teamed up to produce a Batman-themed Kia Optima to raise awareness for the We Can Be Heroes campaign helping starving children in the Horn of Africa.

Twiggy's Lamboghini Miura going under the hammer

Twiggy’s Miura Is Going To Motorclassica

By Nicolas Zart on October 11, 2012 - 6:49PM

Twiggy’s very own Lamborghini Miura is heading out to Australia’s Motorclassica. Guess to predict how much it will go under the hammer?

GM opens second of four IT Innovation Centers

By Aaron Turpen on October 11, 2012 - 5:20PM

General Motors has opened the second of four planned Information Technology Innovation Centers, this one in Warren, Michigan, and is now recruiting computing professionals to work on the next evolution in automotive computing.

Not Your Average Hybrid SUV From Segula Technologies

By Nicolas Zart on October 11, 2012 - 4:30PM

If you’ve never heard of Segula Technologies, we’ll forgive you but their new SUV concept could shake things up a bit in the industry. See what potential this hybrid SUV has to offer at the Paris Auto Show.

Ford drifts closer to motorsports of the future

By John Goreham on October 11, 2012 - 4:20PM

Automotive enthusiasts like to see their car race. That may be one reason that Ford is moving to sponsor racing series other than NASCAR.

Nissan names Usain Bolt 'Director of Excitement' and unveils gold GT-R

By Anthony Faccenda on October 11, 2012 - 4:13PM

The gold-painted supercar will be auctioned off with proceeds going to Bolt's charity.

Ford turns to Italian cartoons for C-MAX Hybrid and Energi advertising

By David Herron on October 11, 2012 - 2:24PM

Ford is positioning the C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi as a great solution to real world problems, by enlisting the aid of an Italian cartoon character with a back-story of facing and overcoming obstacles.

A collage of artwork teasing the 2013 Fusion sedans coming to SEMA

Ford SEMA Preview: the 2013 Fusion all dressed up looking mean and lean

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 1:40PM

Each year, the good people at Ford Motor Company put together a SEMA Show display that is easily among the best and with more of that excellence expected for 2012 – Ford has offered up their first round of SEMA artwork “teasers” with this first group focusing on the new 2013 Fusion sedan.

Toyota knew of window switch failures years ahead of recall

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2012 - 11:52AM

In the wake of Toyota’s massive recall issued yesterday that will bring over 7.4 million vehicles back to dealerships for repairs around the world comes some controversy that the Japanese automaker knew about the troublesome window switches at fault for this new recall some 5 years earlier – news that could draw the attention of the US government.

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.

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