Automotive News (Page 976)

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.

Mitsubishi celebrating its customers at MOD 2012 tomorrow

By Aaron Turpen on July 13, 2012 - 2:48AM

Saturday, July 14th is Mitsubishi Owners Day (MOD) with celebrations and events happening all day, free to the public. Several production and prototype vehicles will be on display. Awards to attendees will include a hi-def, big screen television, race driving school tickets, and much more.

GE and PayPal building electric car charging station network

By David Herron on July 12, 2012 - 8:01PM

Ignoring the existing electric car charging payments processing network ChargePoint, GE makes an agreement with PayPal to provide payment processing for the company's WattStation electric car charging stations.

DeTomaso boss Rossignolo arrested in probe for $9.2 million in public funds

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2012 - 6:46PM

Just days after it was announced that the current incarnation of the DeTomaso brand had declared bankruptcy, reports have come out of Italy today that DeTomaso chairman Gian Mario Rossignolo and two other chief executives from DeTomaso have been arrested to determine whether the three misused $9.2 million dollars in public funding.

The 2013 SRT Viper in red with white stripes

The 2013 SRT Viper caught track testing - with video

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2012 - 6:12PM

Yesterday after, the DriveSRT Facebook page posted a picture of a 2013 SRT Viper sitting under a canopy at what looks to be a race track and today, thanks to a reader from Car and Driver – we have video footage of the new Viper GTS tearing around Gingerman Raceway in Michigan.

China to build largest electric car and smart grid deployment ever in Hangzhou

By David Herron on July 12, 2012 - 5:28PM

China is aggressively developing clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and the necessary supporting infrastructure, as demonstrated by a large electric car leasing and smart grid project in Hangzhou.

Electric and plugin hybrids apps you shouldn't live without

Electric Car Apps You Shouldn’t Live Without

By Nicolas Zart on July 12, 2012 - 5:07PM

When it comes to electric car apps that facilitate your trips and charging, a few stand out and have matured of the years. The problem is which one do you choose?

Next generation Lexus LS to debut on July 30th with 4 new models

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2012 - 4:36PM

Toyota Motor Co has announced that the next generation of their Lexus LS full sized luxury sedan will make its formal debut on July 30th at an invite-only event n San Francisco – introducing the new flagship with four trimlines including an F Sport package and a hybrid option.

The Chinese automobile market continues its growth

Electric Chinese Market Anticipation Keeps On Rising

By Nicolas Zart on July 12, 2012 - 12:47PM

It would be fair to say all eyes are on the Chinese’s exploding automobile market and the country’s aggressive outlook has been tweaked again in order to meet anticipated future demand.

Hyundai completes Course of The Force light saber relay

By John Goreham on July 12, 2012 - 12:42PM

Hyundai participates in Star Wars themed charity event. No word on if Han shot first

Win a custom Honda Civic Si and CBR250R motorcycle designed by Linkin Park

By Anthony Faccenda on July 12, 2012 - 12:38PM

The contest is sponsored by the 2012 Honda Civic Tour, which features Linkin Park, Incubus and Mutemath.

A look at the next generation 2014 Chevrolet Silverado testing (video)

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2012 - 12:32PM

This morning, General Motors issued a brief statement proclaiming that their engineers are currently putting the next generation Chevrolet Silverado through the final testing processes at their company proving grounds in Yuma Arizona – including a short video of the new Chevy pickup all masked up, driving on the open road.

Limited Edition Subaru WRX Club Spec 11 announced in Australia

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2012 - 11:31AM

Earlier this week, Subaru of Australia announced that they would once again be offering the limited edition WRX Club Sport package for Subbie performance junkies ‘down under’ – with production of this sharp-looking package being limited to just 300 units.

2013 Ford Focus ST is a pocket rocket that's easy on the wallet - Updated

By John Goreham on July 12, 2012 - 9:51AM

Ford claims best in class fuel economy with the 2013 Focus ST with 32 mpg highway

Report: No Volvo car will be involved in collisions in the future

By Denis Flierl on July 12, 2012 - 7:12AM

Volvo is developing several new safety systems they say will keep vehicle occupants from being killed or seriously hurt in a new Volvo car.

Lithium battery price should drop by 70% by 2025

Lithium Battery Cost Keeps On Coming Down

By Nicolas Zart on July 11, 2012 - 8:06PM

It’s a no rocket science that when new technologies become mainstream, their price come down. With this in mind, it’s no surprise to see yet again another study that shows the price of lithium battery dropping 70% by 2025.

Infiniti leads the top 10 high performance vehicles for 2012

By Don Bain on July 11, 2012 - 7:09PM

Few of us drive high performance vehicles, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to know what tops the list in a compendium of authoritative ratings and reviews.

Chevy Malibu Eco: Most detested car of the year?

By Anthony Faccenda on July 11, 2012 - 4:17PM

Fortune Magazine has named the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco as the "most disliked car of 2012," based on its numerous unfavorable reviews.

Previously recalled Ford Escape models facing unintended acceleration claims

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2012 - 3:00PM

The safety watchdog group Center for Auto Safety (CAS) has filed a petition demanding that the 2002 through 2004 Ford Escape models that were previously recalled for acceleration cable problems as – after being repaired under that 2004 recall order – the vehicles are subject to unintended acceleration risks.

All-electric popemobile? Pope receives Vatican's first-ever electric vehicle [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on July 11, 2012 - 2:33PM

The vehicle was given to the Pope by NWG in a ceremony late last month.

Lamborghini opens a new earth-friendly prototype center

By Aaron Turpen on July 11, 2012 - 1:48PM

In a sign of things to come, Lambo has opened a new advanced prototyping center in Emiliana, Italy and it's the first multi-story building in that country with a Class A environmental rating.

Training emergency crew on electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrids

Training Professionals To Handle Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Cars

By Nicolas Zart on July 11, 2012 - 12:24PM

Training professionals to work on alternative energy cars, such as pure electric cars, EV and plug-in hybrids, PHEV requires a lot of education and bursting outdated myths.

Ford mixes oil and water to promote the 2013 Fusion

By John Goreham on July 11, 2012 - 11:30AM

Ford brings together Ryan Seacrest and Joel McHale to promote Random Acts of Fusion

DeTomaso files for bankruptcy, likely killing the new Pantera

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2012 - 10:56AM

The DeTomaso brand has a long, glamorous history with the most well known being the Ford-powered Pantera sports car in the 1970s and while the rebirth of the DeTomaso brand was expected to bring about a modern Pantera - a recent bankruptcy filing will very likely put the DeTomaso name to rest for once and for all while also killing the chances of a new Pantera supercar.

One More reason Tom Brady is cooler than Peyton Manning

By John Goreham on July 11, 2012 - 9:33AM

Why does the fotball champion for Indianapolis, and now hero in Denver drive a Buick Verano? Is he not aware of the Cadillac CTS-V?

Aston Martin unveils stunning 2013 V12 Vantage Roadster

By Denis Flierl on July 11, 2012 - 7:42AM

Aston Martin has taken the wraps off the 2013 V12 Vantage Roadster as it makes its global debut.

Scion FR-S outselling Subaru BRZ by huge margin [Updated]

By Denis Flierl on July 10, 2012 - 9:59PM

With the launch of the 2013 Scion FR-S, prices on the Subaru BRZ continue to drop and is being outsold by a huge margin.

The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Photo courtesy of Chevrolet

Chevy goes all in with money-back guarantee on new vehicles

By Don Bain on July 10, 2012 - 5:02PM

In a relatively unprecedented automotive marketing move, Chevrolet has announced a money-back offer that guarantees new cars and trucks, in an effort to attract new buyers into the showroom.

Nissan's huge expansion in North America to add over 12,000 new jobs

By John Goreham on July 10, 2012 - 4:29PM

Nissan doubles down on its Aguascalientes complex in a bi-cultural ceremony attended by country’s President and other dignitaries.

2013 Dodge Dart stripe packages from Mopar leaked

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2012 - 4:24PM

The Chrysler Group’s aftermarket support brand Mopar plans to offer a great many accessories ranging from performance brakes to carbon fiber hoods and while Mopar hasn’t shown off any factory-offered striping packages, enthusiast forum Dodge-Dart.org leaked images of a few stripe packages coming later this year.

Green Automotive and Liberty Electric Cars Rekindle Hope for A Full-Electric Range Rover

By Nicolas Zart on July 10, 2012 - 3:16PM

Green Automotive Company has signed an agreement to acquire Liberty Electric Cars Limited who presented us with an interesting project, turning a Range Rover into a full-fledged electric car.

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