Automotive News (Page 970)

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.

New Harrison Ford movie features Fisker Karma in surprising role

By Anthony Faccenda on October 15, 2012 - 7:46PM

The news marks the first time a Fisker Karma has been featured in a movie.

ECOtality rebuffed in attempt to block eVgo's entrance to California charging station market

By David Herron on October 15, 2012 - 7:16PM

ECOtality's lawsuit has been denied in an attemot to block a settlement between NRG and the Public Utilities Commission that is slated to result in over 10,000 electric car charging stations being built in California.

Ford SYNC now offers even better phone app integration with Scout

By John Goreham on October 15, 2012 - 6:27PM

As smart phones quickly start to supplant laptops, tablets, and in-car navigation and radio, Ford takes the lead in partnering with such App offerings as Scout by Telenav.

The Ford Focus ST to be well represented at SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2012 - 6:24PM

Ford Motor Company has just issued a new group of artwork designed to preview the cars that will fill their booth at the 2012 SEMA Show with the latest batch focusing on the new high performance Ford Focus ST – including unique renditions of the sporty 5-door hatch from names like Cosworth, Steeda, Galpin Auto Sports and Tanner Foust.

The 2013 Lexus LS near Saguaro National Park. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

What the Lexus LS flagship does for the brand

By Don Bain on October 15, 2012 - 6:17PM

Flagship was originally a naval term referring to the lead ship in an armada, usually carrying the admiral or flag officer, but over the years it has come to mean the best or most important product produced by a manufacturer, to which the Lexus Ls is no exception.

Enzo-heir Ferrari F70 hybrid hypercar to debut in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2012 - 2:44PM

When the Ferrari F70 arrives, it will serve as the technical successor to the famed Enzo Ferrari while also being the most powerful road car ever built by the Italian automaker and while many expected that it would make its global, public debut in Europe – Ferrari has confirmed that the new hybrid hypercar will formally be unveiled at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

A Portable AeroVironment Home Charging Station

By Nicolas Zart on October 15, 2012 - 12:00PM

How about bringing your Level2 charger with you any time, anywhere there is a 240V outlet where you’re going? With Aerovironment’s EVSE-RS Plug-In, this could mean a very convenient charging experience for electric car drivers.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta deserves half of new award [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 15, 2012 - 8:36AM

Ferrari has received an award from a British newspaper for the new 2013 F12 Berlinetta as the “Best Supercar and Luxury Car,”  but is it deserving of both?

The Ultimate HIstory of Porsche. Photo by Don Bain 2012.

Richard Kollins named to board of National Automotive History Collection

By Don Bain on October 15, 2012 - 1:28AM

The National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) is the nation’s premier public automotive archive documenting the history and development of the automobile and other forms of motorized wheeled transportation in the United States and around the globe.

Chevrolet and Isaac Mizrahi give sneak peek of Malibu clothing

By Aaron Turpen on October 14, 2012 - 8:10AM

GM has hired Isaac Mizrahi to design a clothing collection inspired by the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The designer gives a sneak peek into the collection to be unveiled this week.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo ready for global launch [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 14, 2012 - 8:05AM

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Turbo will be sold in more than 100 countries and has gone through some extreme testing to be prepared for its global launch this month.

Renault ZOE crowned Best Green Car of the 2012 Paris Motor Show

By David Herron on October 13, 2012 - 8:44PM

Renault's subcompact electric car, the ZOE, has can recharge in 30 minutes, has an urban driving range of 90 miles, has an affordable price, and was named the Best Green Car of the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

The Toyota Tundra tows the Endeavor. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

The Toyota Tundra completes its historic Space Shuttle mission

By Don Bain on October 13, 2012 - 5:05PM

As the unmodified Toyota Tundra towed the 150,000 lb. Endeavor Space Shuttle over the Manchester Boulevard Bridge in Los Angeles last night, it made a mark in the annals of history that can never be erased.

Disney's Test Track reimagined, reopening Dec 6

By Aaron Turpen on October 13, 2012 - 4:55PM

Walt Disney World in Orlando has been working with Chevrolet on a completely new version of its popular Test Track ride at Epcot.

Canadians pay close to 10K more for 2013 Range Rover Evoque

By Denis Flierl on October 13, 2012 - 10:46AM

Land Rover has released Canadian pricing for the new 2013 Range Rover Evoque and they will pay close to $10,000 more for new Dynamic model over a U.S. model.

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.

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