Automotive News (Page 977)

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.

Jim Motovalli and the Greening of Wilton Connecticut

By Don Bain on September 9, 2012 - 3:06PM

One of the oldest towns in America may be among the first to go green. Wilton Connecticut already has a charging station at its library, where Jim Motovalli, author of “High Voltage: The Fast Track to Plug in the Auto Industry” will speak today – not bad for a town of 18,062.

Lightning strikes another win at Le Mans with Duhamel

Electric Motorcycle Team Lightning Wins Le Mans With Duhamel

By Nicolas Zart on September 9, 2012 - 12:30PM

Lightning just won’t stop its stellar climb to the top of the podium with a stunning Le Mans win. International motorcycle racer Miguel Duhamel joins the team.

2013 MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 offers extreme performance

By Denis Flierl on September 9, 2012 - 7:42AM

MINI has introduced the 2013 John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 that combines road racing passion with extreme terrain driving fun.

Mercedes-Benz B200 Natural Gas Drive breakaway

Mercedes-Benz introduces B200 Natural Gas Drive

By Aaron Turpen on September 8, 2012 - 11:54PM

Mercedes will be introducing a new B-Class family member as a B 200 Natural Gas Drive at the Paris Motor Show later this month.

10,000 Ford volunteers working on projects globally this week

By Aaron Turpen on September 8, 2012 - 11:35PM

Ford's annual Global Week of Caring started Saturday, September 8th and goes through until the 16th. It is expected to draw over 10,000 volunteers from Ford's ranks of employees, retirees, and dealers in 20 countries as they work on community projects using grants from the Ford Volunteer Corps.

GM's first Tracking Solar Tree by Envision Solar. Image courtesy of GM.

GM getting its second sun-tracking Solar Tree from Envision Solar

By Don Bain on September 8, 2012 - 10:46PM

Imagine driving your electric car to work and parking beneath a large shade structure that you can actually plug your car into – and it tracks the sun delivering up to 30 percent more power from the sun’s daily trek. GM is getting their second Tracking Solar Tree at its Milford Testing Ground.

GM stops deliveries of 60k 2013 vehicles due to OnStar glitch

By Anthony Faccenda on September 8, 2012 - 5:06PM

The software issue affects multiple Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC vehicles.

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.

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