Automotive News (Page 963)

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.

Chrysler recalls over 919,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide due to defective airbags

By Anthony Faccenda on November 9, 2012 - 6:40PM

The automaker issued the massive recall due to an airbag control module problem, which may lead to unintended airbag deployment.

Is Fisker Automotive planning to take on the Chevy Volt?

By David Herron on November 9, 2012 - 3:39PM

Rumors have surfaced that Fisker Automotive is planning a third plug-in hybrid car to target the "premium entry level segment," essentially the Chevy Volt, whose former program lead is now the CEO of Fisker.

Ford C-MAX turns out to be a big success for the company

Ford C-MAX Enjoys Early Success With Consumers

By Nicolas Zart on November 9, 2012 - 2:25PM

Ford’s C-MAX is hitting an early high note with consumers. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid version builds on the versatility of this car.

BigFoot goes electric

By Aaron Turpen on November 9, 2012 - 12:10PM

The legendary BigFoot monster truck that started the monster craze has converted, turning over a new leaf.

McLaren Production and Technology Centres

McLaren unlikely winner of Carbon Trust Standard

By Aaron Turpen on November 9, 2012 - 11:52AM

When we think of supercars like the McLaren 12C, we don't necessarily think of environmental friendliness, but maybe the cliche doesn't necessarily reflect reality.

Mazda and Toyota team up to create an important new vehicle

By John Goreham on November 9, 2012 - 8:39AM

This new product will be branded a Toyota and sold in North America

Audi to build Q7 in India

By John Goreham on November 8, 2012 - 9:09PM

Audi will begin to build the flagship Q7 in its Skoda factory

Lincoln's stumbles slow Ford in October 2012 sales

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2012 - 6:58PM

October 2012 was a month that Ford Motor Company likely looks forward to putting behind them as with a weaker month by the Ford brand and a horrible month for Lincoln, the Motor Company posted a growth of less than 1% - making them one of the worst performance automakers in the US in terms of growth.

All four GM brands show growth in October 2012

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2012 - 6:38PM

October 2012 proved to be a good month for the folks at General Motors, with all four of their current brands showing positive growth while the company as a whole led the US market in sales volume with 195,674 vehicles sold last month.

Oprah VW Beetle winners pay it forward

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2012 - 6:23PM

Oprah 2012 VW Beetle winners are returning to Chicago to donate their time and services to two very worthwhile organizations.

Chrysler stays strong in October 2012, posts 31st straight month of growth

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2012 - 6:07PM

The sales numbers are in for October 2012 and once again, the Chrysler Group is the strongest of the American automakers and third from the top among major auto groups – trailing only Toyota Motor Company and the BMW Group.

Fuji Fast Charge station at Residence Inn

Fuji's low cost 25kw CHADEMO fast charging station gets first deployment in U.S.

By David Herron on November 8, 2012 - 5:52PM

The first publicly available electric car fast charging station on the ChargePoint network has been installed near Los Angeles in the first of what is slated to be a string of fast charging stations in the Los Angeles and San Diego area.

GM offers pickups that can help end oil addiction

By John Goreham on November 8, 2012 - 5:38PM

For those who are concerned about "foreign oil," and "oil Subsidies'" but in need of a heavy duty pickup, salvation has arrived

BYD wants to sell electric cars zero money down

BYD Wants To Sell EVs Zero Down Payment

By Nicolas Zart on November 8, 2012 - 4:54PM

BYD is trying to get its electric vehicles out the door in order to increase its market share. But is zero payment down the way to go?

Jaguar recalls 2010-2012 XF models over dangerous fuel leak flaw

By Anthony Faccenda on November 8, 2012 - 12:38PM

Recall documents indicate that affected vehicles may contain a cracked fuel tank flange, which may leak fuel.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green

2014 Ford Mustang order guide leaked – changes include new colors, no Boss

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2012 - 10:58AM

Back in August, we got our first chunk of information on the 2012 Ford Mustang courtesy of the enthusiasts at The Mustang Source and today, we have official documentation on what will be new for the 2014 Mustang courtesy of the company order guide.

JP Edition 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo goes green [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2012 - 7:53AM

Hyundai has turned green and awarded its first SEMA President’s Choice award to the JP Edition 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo built by tuner and designer John Pangilinan.

Toyota recalls 11,000 Scion iQ vehicles over air bag issue

By Anthony Faccenda on November 7, 2012 - 10:02PM

The recall, which affects both 2012 and 2013 iQ microcars, was issued due to faulty sensor cables.

Ford Ranger wins International Pick-Up Award 2013

By Aaron Turpen on November 7, 2012 - 3:01PM

The new Ford Ranger has won the International Pick-Up Award 2013 in Dublin in a landslide win over the Isuzu D-Max and Volkswagen Amarok competition.

2013 Ford Mustang SEMA Build Powered by Women

A closer look at the Ford Mustangs in the company display at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2012 - 2:58PM

While we have already shown you the new Twin Turbo Cobra Jet and the Vaughn Gittin Jr RTR Stage 3 Mustang, there were five other heavily customized Ford Mustang models in the large indoor Ford company display at the 2012 SEMA Show that are well worth a closer look.

Tesla Model S Elected Car of the Year 2013

By Nicolas Zart on November 7, 2012 - 2:11PM

It didn’t take long for the barely out the door Tesla Model S to get high accolades. Times have changed when an electric car gets the Car of the Year award from a major car magazine.

The Renaul-Caterham A110-50 is getting closer to production

The Renault Alpine A110-50 Promises To Shake Things Up

By Nicolas Zart on November 7, 2012 - 1:22PM

The Renault Alpine A110-50 looks great on paper but will it rekindle the original success and passion of the A110? In the meantime the Renault-Caterham duo thinks so.

2013 Honda Accord Coupe HFP debuts at SEMA, coming to dealers next spring

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2012 - 12:53PM

Among the collection of modified Honda and Acura products at the 2012 SEMA Show was the 2013 Honda Accord HFP Coupe (Honda Factory Performance) – a special performance package that will be available in limited numbers at American Honda dealerships starting next spring.

Suzuki drops U.S. market

By Aaron Turpen on November 7, 2012 - 12:26PM

Suzuki has finally called it quits and will be pulling out of the U.S. auto market as sales continue to flag and decades of trying to gain a foothold prove wasted.

The 2012 Shelby 1000 Mustang in Forza Horizon

November Forza Horizon DLC Car Pack pays tribute to Carroll Shelby

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2012 - 11:29AM

While there was technically an October Car Pack that came with the VIP program for the new racing simulator Forza Horizon, November brings us the first true downloadable content car pack for the new open world racing game – introducing six new cars.

Bucky Lasek's Subaru PUMA RallyCross WRX STI

Top skateboarder Bucky Lasek flies high in Global RallyCross

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2012 - 7:53AM

Rookie Global RallyCross driver Bucky Lasek has jumped from being one of the world’s top skateboaders to driving a WRX STI for the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team.

Ford Mustang named Hottest Car, F Series named Hottest Truck at SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2012 - 8:05PM

The Scion FR-S was clearly one of the most popular models at the 2012 SEMA Show, with the SEMA organizers naming it the Hottest Sport Compact of the event but with more examples throughout the show than any other models – the Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car and the Ford F Series was named Hottest Truck.

TRD rumored to be building a supercharger for the Scion FR-S

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2012 - 6:44PM

Rumors around the automotive water cooler suggest that Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is currently developing a supercharger package for the Toyota GT86 and the Scion FR-S that would be offered via their aftermarket performance parts division – a modification which would go a long way in helping the sporty rear drive Scion keep pace with the other rear wheel drive sports cars in the US market.

Ford Mustang bests Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger in October 2012 sales

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2012 - 5:58PM

Just when it looked like the Chevrolet Camaro would cruise to the end of the year to win the sales title among the American muscle cars for 2012, the Ford Mustang battled back in October 2012 to lead the segment and close the gap a bit between the Ford and Chevy muscle cars.

How do changes in electric car fast charging affect the NRG/eVgo settlement with California?

By David Herron on November 6, 2012 - 5:43PM

When the NRG settlement with California was announced last Spring, CHADEMO was the only fast charging standard on the market, but did the rapidly changing market for electric car fast charging throw a monkey wrench into that agreement?

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