Automotive News (Page 971)

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.

Joey Shepp and Sustainable Performance Metrics panel

Sustainable Performance Metric ranks efficient cars with great performance

By David Herron on September 8, 2012 - 4:37PM

The new Sustainable Performance Ranking Metric attempts to identify the "sustainable" cars (low emissions) that have high performance, for those of us who do not want to give up on fun while driving green.

A 22 kW On-Board Electric Car Charging System

By Nicolas Zart on September 8, 2012 - 3:09PM

Forget the quaint 3.3 kW charger onboard most electric cars. The better 6.6 kW is coming with the newer generation and now a 22 kW is becoming available.

The use of lightweight and affordable material is crucial to EVs

How Electric Cars Challenge Bloated Conventions

By Nicolas Zart on September 8, 2012 - 2:20PM

It had to happen after decades of ever increasing car weight and trying to tweak engine efficiency, it had to come to a stalemate. At least, electric cars challenged conventional notions.

2013 Nissan Sentra rolls off the new line in Mexico

By John Goreham on September 8, 2012 - 10:18AM

Nissan, like other manufacturers, continues to invest in Mexico. The new Sentra is its latest vehicle to roll off a new line there.

Former F1 star Alessandro Zanardi takes gold

By Aaron Turpen on September 8, 2012 - 12:36AM

Former BMW Formula One driver Alessandro Zanardi, whose name is legendary in auto racing, has turned to a different type of racing since an accident took his legs in 2001.

Interior shot of the 2013 V-12 25 Years Edition BMW 760Li. Photo courtesy of BMW

2013 BMW 760 Li special edition marks 25th anniversary of the V12

By Don Bain on September 8, 2012 - 12:35AM

BMW has just launched a special limited edition of the 2013 760Li V-12, marking the 25th anniversary of the V-12 engine, first utilized in the trailblazing BMW 750iL in 1987 – and just for the record they are all sold already.

Is unintended acceleration still a problem

By John Goreham on September 7, 2012 - 9:30PM

Toyota was given the Audi treatment last year. There was never a resolution or problem discovered. Is the issue now behind us/

2013 Audi RS 5 Coupe ‘launches’ at Snake River Canyon

By Denis Flierl on September 7, 2012 - 3:05PM

Today Audi ‘launched’ the 2013 RS 5 like never before at Snake River Canyon, home to one of America’s boldest daredevil attempts.

LG Chem and China is dominating the automobile market

Where The Real Battle For Electric Cars Is Happening

By Nicolas Zart on September 7, 2012 - 1:56PM

Forget Detroit, forget even European carmakers when you try to decipher the electric car market. The real action is in China and South Korea.

Subaru releases 2013 XV Crosstrek interactive online brochure

By Denis Flierl on September 7, 2012 - 1:12PM

Subaru has just released an interactive online brochure for the 2013 XV Crosstrek just ahead of its official arrival in showrooms.

CA passes plug-in legislation facilitating their use

California Adopts 15% Plug-in Vehicles By 2025

By Nicolas Zart on September 7, 2012 - 1:00PM

The State of California has moved in closer on legislation making electric cars, EV and plug-in hybrids, PHEV more affordable and easier to use. The bill is on the governor’s desk.

2013 Ford Fusion MPG leaked, 37mpg EcoBoost and 47mpg hybrid

By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2012 - 12:35PM

The fuel economy for the 2013 Ford Fusion was posted for a short time on the government’s website and even though those specifications were quickly taken down – they were live on the site long enough for those numbers to quickly spread around the internet.

Conventional and plugins come with sensors and privacy rights

Electric Cars And Driver Privacy

By Nicolas Zart on September 7, 2012 - 11:56AM

As much as we welcome introduction of electric cars and plug-in hybrids little is said about driver privacy. As more and more of them depend on electronics, are drivers right to privacy observed?

2013 Nissan Maxima's pricing highlights its unique position

By John Goreham on September 7, 2012 - 11:29AM

The Nissan Maxima is so good it would fit right in with Infiniti, but the front drive sports sedan is still part of the Nissan family.

Dodge Challenger, SRT Barracuda could co-exist in 2014

By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2012 - 11:17AM

There has long been speculation that the Chrysler Group would replace the Dodge Challenger with a new model from the SRT brand named Barracuda but new reports indicate that both Mopar muscle cars could co-exist after the high performance “Cuda” is introduced sometime in 2014.

100% more plug-in cars and utilities can take it

100 Percent Hybrid Electric Increase From A Year Ago

By Nicolas Zart on September 7, 2012 - 11:01AM

Since the introduction of hybrid cars, well over a decade ago, their adoption has grown constantly. The latest numbers reveal 100% more than last year.

Hennessey builds mind-numbing 1,226 hp CTS-V supercar [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 7, 2012 - 10:22AM

Hennessey Performance has just introduced the 2013 VR1200 Cadillac CTS-V Twin Turbo Coupe with an incredible 1,226 horsepower.

GreenGT Hydrogen FCV racer to race at Le Mans

By Aaron Turpen on September 7, 2012 - 2:03AM

The prototype GreenGT LMP hydrogen fuel cell racer made an appearance at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. Now it's developers say it will compete in the 2013 Le Mans, having secured pit box 56 and a sponsorship from Dunlop racing tires.

2013 Range Rover has major fuel efficiency improvements and a diesel hybrid version

By David Herron on September 6, 2012 - 8:47PM

The new 2013 Range Rover, built on an all-new aluminum chassis, has lost almost literally a ton of weight, for massive fuel efficiency gains, and can come in an amazing diesel hybrid model.

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R comes to Forza Motorsport 4!

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2012 - 7:05PM

When the 2013 SRT Viper pack arrived in Forza Motorsport 4 a few months back, we were more than a little surprised that the race-ready Viper GTS-R was not included but Mopar gaming enthusiasts are about to jump for joy as not one – but two examples of the 2013 Viper GTS-R are available in the September Pennzoil Car Pack for FM4.

Toyota's weight reduction strategy makes 2013 Avalon lighter, more fuel efficient

By David Herron on September 6, 2012 - 6:23PM

The 2013 Toyota Avalon is the lightest premium mid-sized car, offering higher fuel efficiency than previous models, while using advanced materials for a stronger automobile chassis that has better handling and driving experience.

Toyota announces new Sequoia dragster build DragQuoia

By John Goreham on September 6, 2012 - 4:15PM

Four vehicles are being modified as part of the Toyota Dream Build Challenge. Antron Brown's Sequoia is starting look like a monster.

The Pope Gets An Electric Mobile

By Nicolas Zart on September 6, 2012 - 2:43PM

The Pope might be more known for his Popemobile but he will soon have to add to his collection an electric one. Renault will give the pontiff an electric vehicle.

Electric Cars Take A Lesson From Apple

By Nicolas Zart on September 6, 2012 - 1:58PM

Can you guess who isn’t too happy about how electric cars are sold? If you guessed dealership, you’re right.

NYC Gets Fresh Newton Smith Electric Vehicles

By Nicolas Zart on September 6, 2012 - 1:19PM

The battle for the New York City delivery and cab market is fierce. The latest ongoing push for greener competition will see a few Smith Electric Vehicles Newtons trucks roaming the streets.

All 4 GM brands show growth in August 2012

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2012 - 1:13PM

The sales results are in for August 2012 and for the folks at General Motors, it was a good month with all four of their existing brands showing positive growth – helping the largest of the Detroit Big 3 to beat out Nissan and BMW in terms of year over year growth.

2013 Audi RS 5 Cabriolet first photos and details revealed online

By John Goreham on September 6, 2012 - 11:50AM

Audi showed the new Audi RS 5 Cabriolet to the world exclusively on-line today. This car is worth a close look for buyers seeking the world’s best drop-top grand touring car.

Official: Ford Mustang headed to the European market (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2012 - 11:19AM

Ford of Europe issued a brief, yet harmonically exciting, video this morning that officially announces the arrival of the mighty Ford Mustang in the European market as part of a new product lineup that will introduce 15 new or restyled vehicles in the next 5 years.

2014 Mercedes S-Class revealed early with artistic display

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2012 - 7:32AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be previewed with a unique artistic ‘Aesthetics S’ sculpture at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.

Mopar turns 75

By Aaron Turpen on September 5, 2012 - 11:56PM

Mopar is celebrating 75 years in automotive performance.

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