Automotive News (Page 962)

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.

Auto sales brisk in August defying dire predictions

By Don Bain on August 26, 2012 - 7:28PM

Some economists have significantly tempered their auto sales predictions for 2012, but brisk sales in August are defying such dire predictions and putting the nation back on track for 14.5 million unit sales this year.

The SunStation from Princeton Satellite Systems

Solar powered electric car charging from Princeton Satellite Systems

By David Herron on August 26, 2012 - 6:37PM

Princeton Satellite Systems has developed an integrated solar powered electric car charging station for off-the-grid electric car charging.

One of Houston’s Nissan Leaf electric cars parked in front of City Hall (Photo c

City of Houston adding Nissan Leafs to municipal employee car sharing network

By David Herron on August 26, 2012 - 4:13PM

The Oil Capital of the World, Houston, is launching a car sharing network for municipal employees, in partnership with Zipcar, including 25 Nissan Leafs in in the car sharing fleet.

The US Needs China For Electric Cars To Grow

By Nicolas Zart on August 26, 2012 - 12:25PM

It might seem obvious to few, shocking to others but without the help and market share in China, the economy in general and electric cars face a slow profitability.

2013 Altima amidst the aircraft at the Rocky Mountain Air Show

Nissan NEXT goes West

By Aaron Turpen on August 26, 2012 - 4:12AM

Torque News' own Don Bain and Aaron Turpen attended the Nissan NEXT traveling infocenter when it arrived at the Rocky Mountain Air Show near Denver, Colorado this weekend. Find out where to be NEXT and get hands-on test driving NIssan's newest cars in a no-pressure, fun and informative environment.

Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012 broke another record

Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012 Beats Record High

By Nicolas Zart on August 25, 2012 - 2:10PM

Get ready for another stratospheric price result at this year’s Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012. Again the auctions defied any recession logic and proved once more that quality collector car still prime.

DriveNow becomes ParkNow and offers more cars from BMW

BMW Expands Its DriveNow Program With ParkNow

By Nicolas Zart on August 25, 2012 - 1:12PM

There probably isn’t a week that goes by without some BMW related news and in our case, part of their upcoming i3 and i8 production strategy. The company has expanded its San Francisco DriveNow program with 70 other “luxurious” cars, called the ParkNow program.

UK only Subaru WRX STI 340R is mouth watering

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2012 - 9:30AM

The Subaru WRX STI is already a rocket on wheels, but in the UK, the high-performance car now comes as a 340R with even more horsepower and torque.

Robert Pattinson buys 2001 Chevy Silverado from Craigslist

By Anthony Faccenda on August 24, 2012 - 11:30PM

The Twilight star revealed the surprising news last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

US Mazda production ends, Ford Mustang continues alone at Flat Rock

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2012 - 5:01PM

August 24th 2012 marks the end of an era as Mazda6 production at the Auto Alliance International plant in Flat Rock Michigan officially ceases – leaving the mighty Ford Mustang with a production stable all to itself for the time being as the Japanese automaker moves production of their midsized sedan back to Japan.

The Lightning motorcycle will have a street bike soon

Lightning Hits The Streets

By Nicolas Zart on August 24, 2012 - 4:52PM

Lightning Motorcycles has THE electric sport bike that will change your mind. If this sounds too wild of a claim the latest test drive and reviews certainly hails this bike as a winner, both on track and on the street.

The 2013 Ford Explorer Sport EcoBoost packs 365hp, offers 22mpg

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2012 - 4:04PM

When the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport was unveiled earlier this year packing the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, Ford stated that it would offer “at least 350 horsepower” but with today’s announcement of the official power ratings we have learned that the Explorer Sport will pack 365 horsepower while also offering up to 22 miles per gallon.

Who drives electric and plug-in hybrids in Washington DC?

Which Politicians Drive Electric And Plug-In Vehicles In Washington DC

By Nicolas Zart on August 24, 2012 - 3:56PM

Politicians are not known to talk the talk and walk the walk at the same time. It might surprise you that only 3 politicians in Washington DC actually have plug-in cars.

The 2013 Ram 1500 becomes the most efficient half ton truck in America

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2012 - 11:27AM

Chrysler announced today the official specifications for the new Pentastar V6 found in the 2013 Ram 1500 and even though the new 3.6L V6 makes the Ram 1500 the most powerful ‘entry level’ truck in America – it is also the most fuel efficient half ton truck on the market today.

California Plug-in Electric Vehicle Owner Survey

Electric car owners in California offsetting 350,000 gallons of petroleum use per month

By David Herron on August 24, 2012 - 11:07AM

A survey of plug-in electric car owners in California show positive economic and environmental benefits, in the largest electric vehicle market in the U.S.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Most rewarding driving experience

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2012 - 11:02AM

The new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S has been named the Best Driver’s Car for 2012 by Motor Trend.

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek pricing announced ahead of deliveries

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2012 - 9:00AM

Subaru has announced pricing on the all-new 2013 XV Crosstrek just before it begins to arrive in showrooms.

Consumer Reports explains why MyFord Touch "stinks"

By Anthony Faccenda on August 23, 2012 - 8:31PM

Remember last year's indictment of the MyFord Touch system by Consumer Reports? Well, they're back for round two.

GM miles from reality - UK bans Ampera (Volt) ad

By Aaron Turpen on August 23, 2012 - 7:13PM

General Motors has yet again come under fire for misleading advertising on the Volt, in this case the European version, the Ampera. The United Kingdom has banned an ad claiming the Ampera is capable of 360 miles of range.

An artist's rendering of the Fiat of Chicago Studio. Image courtesy of Chrysler.

Fiat sets up first studio in Downtown Chicago

By Don Bain on August 23, 2012 - 5:06PM

There are some new Italians in Downtown Chicago as the first Fiat Studio in the central core of the urban metropolis is up and running strong. Four other Fiat showrooms already exist in the Chicago area, but this is the first downtown.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia

GM to stop Corvette plant tours in preparation for C7 production

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 4:08PM

General Motors has announced that on September 14th 2012, the company will suspend all plant tour programs at the Bowl Green Kentucky plant that builds the Chevrolet Corvette as the company prepares to begin production of the next generation “C7” Corvette.

GM to build next generation Chevrolet Cruze in Lordstown Ohio

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2012 - 3:40PM

General Motors has announced that they will make a sizeable investment in their Lordstown Assembly Plant in Ohio to build the next generation of the popular Chevrolet Cruze – a model expected to launch late in 2014 for the 2015 model year.

Nissan recalling Infiniti JX35 SUVs over dangerous fuel gauge defect

By Anthony Faccenda on August 23, 2012 - 2:07PM

The Japanese automaker is recalling nearly 8,000 JX35 crossover vehicles due to a fuel gauge defect, which causes the inaccurate fuel readings.

2013 Land Rover LR2: Gets a premium overhaul

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2012 - 8:17AM

The all-new 2013 Land Rover LR2 has been totally redesigned with a new engine and premium upgrades throughout.

Enginer 8 kilowatt-hour battery pack for the Nissan Leaf

Add 40 miles driving range to Nissan Leaf with Enginer's add-on battery pack

By David Herron on August 23, 2012 - 12:05AM

Enginer, maker of a Plug-in Prius conversion kit, has developed an add-on battery pack for the Nissan Leaf to extend its driving range.

Mercedes 1928 S Type wins coveted best-of-show award

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2012 - 8:54PM

A 1928 Mercedes-Benz S Type wins the coveted Best-of-Show award at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The Chevy Spark Color Run Pace Car. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet.

Color conscious Chevy Spark picked as pace car for The Color Run

By Don Bain on August 22, 2012 - 4:27PM

What’s a color conscious car like the Chevy Spark going to do to build a name around the country? How about being the pace car for The Color Run, a series of 5K races featuring runners fit to be dyed!

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler Apache could be a hint to the Mopar 13

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2012 - 2:00PM

This past weekend at the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise, the massive Chrysler Group display at 13 Miles Road and Woodward Ave had an area with the customized Mopar vehicles sporting their model year alongside the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Apache by Mopar which shares the black and blue paint scheme – leaving some to wonder if this could be a hint as to the future of the Mopar vehicle lineup.

Leaked document shows the Fisker Karma suffers from much more than fires

By Anthony Faccenda on August 22, 2012 - 12:32PM

Leaked documents uncovered by Jalopnik reveal that Karma owners can expect a host of annoyances from their luxury plug-in hybrid.

A pair of 2013 Chevy Sonic RS hatchbacks

Sporty 2013 Chevy Sonic RS priced starting at just $20,995

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2012 - 11:25AM

General Motors has announced the pricing of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS and the sporty 5-door hatchback fitted with a turbocharged engine, a 6-speed manual transmission and a slew of physical changes inside and out starts at just $20,995 including the $795 destination fee.

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