Automotive News (Page 969)

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.

Engine problems slow things for the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R race debut

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 3:08PM

Today began Day Two for the new SRT race program featuring the 2013 Viper GTS-R and while Day One brought a disappointing set of slower lap times – today brought about a much more serious problem as the #91 Viper ran into engine problems during the first practice session that kept them out of qualifying.

Ford, Lincoln both stumble in a short July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 2:01PM

July 2012 had 2 fewer sales days than July 2011 and the result was a decline in the growth rate, with both of the current Ford Motor Company brands posting negative growth even though the Ford brand would have shown positive growth had the month been the same length.

GM sees growth slow in July 2012 on rental fleet decline

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 1:37PM

General Motors reported a year over year decline in sales of 6.4% but the company points out that the decline is due in large to the decline in sales to rental car companies and other large fleets while retail sales only declined by about 3% in July 2012.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder: All-New with class-leading fuel economy

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 12:52PM

Nissan has announced the launch of the all-new 2013 Pathfinder that has been totally redesigned inside and out with improved fuel mileage.

The special edition 2013 Dodge SRT models.

All five Chrysler Group brands show growth in July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 12:45PM

While the recent success of the Japanese automakers doing business in America have pushed the Chrysler Group out of the top spot in terms of year over year growth, Chrysler was able to continue their strong year as they were the only American automaker to show positive growth in July 2012.

Study says child safety warning systems unreliable

By Aaron Turpen on August 3, 2012 - 12:34PM

A preliminary assessment of technology devices meant to help prevent children from being left in hot cars has found that the systems are unreliable and have limited effectiveness.

Audi’s attractive 2012 A6 wins two more awards

By John Goreham on August 3, 2012 - 12:27PM

The Audi A6 has long been a car with mass appeal. However, the rounded, melted corners of the early years stayed around too long and the car became a bit stodgy.

Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program enters final stretch

By Aaron Turpen on August 3, 2012 - 12:18PM

Having given away 75 cars now, the 100 Cars for Good program from Toyota enters its final stretch for 2012. With 25 more cars to give away and 125 charities still in the running, votes are needed now more than ever.

Cadillac XTS and ATS ‘Super Cruise’ gets rigorous test on Brooklyn Bridge

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 11:15AM

Cadillac just finished testing the XTS and ATS “Super Cruise” on the famed New York Brooklyn Bridge.

The first 2014 Mazda6 to roll off the line surprises the auto world

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 8:38AM

The first 2014 Mazda6 rolled off the assembly line in Japan and it wasn’t the new sedan that everyone has been waiting for.

German state fronts $312 million to the Nürburgring to keep the famous track alive

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 8:11PM

Things might have just gotten a whole lot easier for F1 boss Bernie Eccelstone to help keep the famed Nürburgring in business as German state Rhineland-Palatinate has guaranteed a substantial amount of cash to the managing group in order to help pay a portion of the track’s hefty debt.

The two new race Vipers together at Mid Ohio.

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R struggles in first ALMS practice

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 7:28PM

The two new 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R teams completed their first official practice with the American LeMans Series a couple hours ago with both teams turning in mediocre times – putting them both in the lower end of the GT Class field after very short practice sessions.

Chrysler wants $2.5 million deposit back from Duke Energy of Illinois

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 5:40PM

When Fiat SpA took over the Chrysler Group in 2009, Duke Energy of Illinois required the company to pay a security deposit of $2.5 million dollars – money which the Chrysler Group wants back right now.

The Ford Fusion Hybrid. Photo courtesy of Ford Motory Company.

Ford celebrates production of first North American FWD hybrid transmission

By Don Bain on August 2, 2012 - 5:39PM

Ford, supporting its Power of Choice offerings, has opened a new flexible assembly line at the Van Dyke Transmission Plant, making Ford North America’s first and only producer of front-wheel-drive hybrid transmissions.

Toyota RAV4 EV "first drive" opportunity for news media leading to late summer 2012 launch

By David Herron on August 2, 2012 - 5:22PM

The new RAV4 EV, an all electric SUV designed jointly by Toyota and Tesla Motors, is due to be launched later this summer, and toady Toyota brought in news media for a first drive opportunity.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green

Ford Mustang continues to roll, outsells Camaro and Challenger again in July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 4:19PM

Sales numbers for the muscle car segment in America were down a bit in July 2012 but that didn’t stop Ford Motor Company from being the top dog in the rear wheel drive performance car class for the third month in a row – beating the Chevrolet Camaro by a margin of just 445 units.

It's official: Volkswagen owns Porsche

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 3:34PM

Volkswagen AG (Aktiengesellschaft) announced yesterday that they have officially completed the terms to purchase the remaining stock of the Porsche – giving Volkswagen full ownership of the German sports car (and SUV) maker.

Bad boy in Smart Car leads police on "high-Speed" chase

By John Goreham on August 2, 2012 - 3:32PM

This example makes one wonder if self-driving cars are the solution to chronic drunk driving.

The pool image from BMW's Motion Capture software. Photo courtesy of BMW.

BMW supporting US Olympic Swim Team with technology

By Don Bain on August 2, 2012 - 2:54PM

BMW sensors and software developed for automotive functions are now helping the US Olympic Swim Team by analyzing their startup and turning underwater, a critical aspect of the competition measured in hundredths of a second.

Clean diesel continues its fast rise in the US

By Aaron Turpen on August 2, 2012 - 2:43PM

Clean diesel sales are up 27.5 percent in the United States so far in 2012, continuing year-on-year trends of fast growth, outpacing all other alternative fuel options on the market.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Alpine Edition

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets new special editions, more horsepower

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 1:49PM

The Chrysler Group has announced that the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will be available in two new special edition appearance packages named Vapor and Alpine that center around a pair of striking new paint options along with a bump in power.

Toyota's voluntary RAV4 recall involves 760,000 vehicles

By Don Bain on August 2, 2012 - 1:13PM

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has just announced a voluntary safety recall involving 2006 to early 2011 model year RAV4 models totaling 760,000 vehicles as well as 2010 Lexus HS 250h US vehicles adding another 18,000 units to the action.

Baja California race to include electric racers powered by sunshine

Solar Charged Electric Racers For Baja

By Nicolas Zart on August 2, 2012 - 1:12PM

The Baja California race evokes wildly tricked out suspensions and gas guzzling monsters braving sand dunes and torrid weather. This year, a new type of racing will be introduced using nothing but good old sunshine.

Emerg-E takes home prestigious internation design award

Infiniti Emerg-E Takes Home Prestigious Design Award

By Nicolas Zart on August 2, 2012 - 12:32PM

Winning awards before vehicles are produced is becoming a normal event these days and the Infiniti Emerg-E racking in the Concepts category of the Automotive Brand Contest 2012 from the German Design Council is certainly good news.

2013 Chevy Spark shakes up the mini-car category

By John Goreham on August 2, 2012 - 11:41AM

Do good things really come in small packages or are we just kidding ourselves? 5 reasons Chevy may finally break open the teeny car market in the US.

Appealing Range Rover Evoque reduces carbon footprint

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2012 - 8:01AM

Land Rover has received certification from the Vehicle Certification Agency showing the new Range Rover Evoque is one of the most environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet.

Betafoam Renue is a green weight loss wonder for cars

By Aaron Turpen on August 1, 2012 - 5:57PM

One of the greatest advancements in automotive technology has been dieting. Most vehicles weigh less now than they did in the 1960s and the trimming continues. Now Dow Chemical offers a green, renewable way to avoid fad dieting and seriously combat the pounds while reducing noise and vibration.

Ford is building a virtual factory

By Aaron Turpen on August 1, 2012 - 4:23PM

Video game technology is coming to auto manufacturing, but not for the reasons you might think.

Electric Bugster VW Tries To Catch Up With BMW

By Nicolas Zart on August 1, 2012 - 3:21PM

It’s probably fair to day that VW, despite its quality reputation hasn’t been the “greenest” car manufacturer in the world and has been more than timid embracing the electric drive.

Chevy Volt posts 2nd best month of 2012 in July, continues to pound Nissan's Leaf

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 3:18PM

The Chevrolet Volt continued its vast dominance of the electric vehicle segment in the US in July 2012 with their second best month of the year in terms of sales volume – with 1,849 units sold equaling nearly five times the number of Nissan Leaf electric vehicles sold in July.

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