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.

The 2013 Scion tC RS 8.0. Photo courtesy of Scion.

2013 Scion tC special edition pricing announced

By Don Bain on July 10, 2012 - 2:48PM

Scion has just announced only 2,000 of the 2013 tC RS 8.0 specially equipped sports coupes will be built and should begin appearing in showrooms by the end of the month.

Protean Secures Funding Moving Its Electric In Hub Wheel Forward

By Nicolas Zart on July 10, 2012 - 12:09PM

The idea of placing the electric motor inside a wheel has pros and cons and so far only Protean and Michelin have developed working models. Protean has now secured an additional $80 Million.

2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5L gets 22/33mpg EPA fuel economy ratings

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2012 - 12:02PM

The first official fuel economy ratings for the upcoming 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan have hit the internet and the base model rear wheel drive sedan with the 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission will offer 22 miles per gallon around town and 33mpg on the highway.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia

Next generation Chevrolet Corvette C7 front fascia design leaked

By Patrick Rall on July 10, 2012 - 10:58AM

The next generation of the Chevrolet Corvette is expected to hit the market for the 2014 model year and although spy cameras have struggled to capture the C7 Corvette, it appears as though a company responsible for the tooling that will form the front fascia of the new Vette has accidentally leaked an early look at the new front end.

Chevy Sonic and Cruze diamond ring engages customer interest

By John Goreham on July 10, 2012 - 10:51AM

Chevy is using supercar high technology to improve the durability of the Cruze.

Aston Martin Vanquish makes its official splash in London [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 10, 2012 - 7:44AM

The new Aston Martin Vanquish made its eagerly-awaited London debut at the London Film Museum, Covent Garden and earlier at Goodwood.

The new Mini Cabriolet. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

BMW banking $388 million on British MINI production

By Don Bain on July 9, 2012 - 10:46PM

German carmaker BMW will invest $388 million over the next three years to boost capacity at the British plants where Minis are built, boosting their total group investments to $2.7 billion since 2000.

Hyundai sued for lying about Elantra's fuel economy

By Anthony Faccenda on July 9, 2012 - 7:55PM

A lawsuit has been launched against Hyundai claiming that its ads touting the "40 miles per gallon Elantra" are misleading.

Global Road Technology pavers. Photo courtesy of eresources.com.

UN addressing the dangers of rural roads

By Don Bain on July 9, 2012 - 5:30PM

Global Road Technology applauds Australian government’s contribution to that goal.

A screenshot of the first Dodge Dart TV commercial

Chrysler launches first TV spot for the 2013 Dodge Dart, TV debut set for MLB All Star Game

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2012 - 3:43PM

The Chrysler Group expects great things from the 2013 Dodge Dart when it hits showrooms at full steam later this month and to support the ongoing product launch – the company has published the first television ad for the new Dart with the small-screen debut expect to come during Tuesday night’s Major League Baseball All Star Game on Fox.

Chrysler debunks Swedish magazine claim of Jeep Grand Cherokee rollover risks

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2012 - 3:14PM

The internet was abuzz this weekend with news that Swedish magazine Teknikens Värld had found the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee poses a substantial rollover risk during a drastic lane-change maneuver but the Chrysler Group has been quick to defend their top-selling SUV, supporting further testing with no instances of near-rollovers and pointing out that the original Jeep tested had been intentionally overloaded.

Nissan Leaf, soon to appeal to a new market

Nissan Tackles What Comes After Early Adopters For LEAF

By Nicolas Zart on July 9, 2012 - 2:55PM

Nissan beat everyone to market the first-modern all-electric car, EV. But after appealing to early adopters, the company shifts strategy.

The Top Three Electric Car Cities That Will Surprise You

By Nicolas Zart on July 9, 2012 - 1:24PM

When it comes to electric cars, the biggest problem is how much, how far and where can I recharge. Cities around the globe have taken a leap forward into the unknown by putting in place an electric charging infrastructure in anticipation of tomorrow’s electric cars. Can you guess what are the top cities?

Ken Block's Gymkhana 5 Fiesta in the air

Ken Block's Gymkhana 5 hits YouTube as his best video yet

By Patrick Rall on July 9, 2012 - 12:54PM

For every car enthusiast around the world who is battling a case of the Mondays salvation has arrived as the debut of Ken Block’s Gymkhana 5 offers almost 10 minutes of relief from the work day with Ken and his mighty Ford Fiesta tear up the streets of San Francisco in the most epic edition of the Gymkhana series yet.

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

Mercedes announces CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake "Edition 1"

By Denis Flierl on July 9, 2012 - 8:04AM

Mercedes-Benz has released full details on the new high-performance CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake and "Edition 1" with exclusive features and performance.

The 2013 Subaru BRZ is hotter than a firecracker

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2012 - 10:15PM

Subaru Canada has produced a hot 2013 Subaru BRZ commercial that is too good to miss.

Chrysler's new EcoDiesel logo hints of future clean diesel Jeeps

By David Herron on July 8, 2012 - 6:52PM

Chrysler is selling a 3.0 L diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee in Europe "and other diesel markets," but not in the U.S., so a new trademark filing with the USPTO by Chrysler may be good news for American's desiring a diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Is Gen Y abandoning the car, or simply can't afford to drive?

By David Herron on July 8, 2012 - 4:40PM

A decline in driving for those between 16-34 years old (Gen Y), as well as an across-the-board decline in car ownership and driving, may show a long range market trend away from car ownership and towards livable walkable cities, or may simply be due to the recession and tight budgets.

Mercedes SLS AMG E-CELL separates itself from boring electric car crowd

By Denis Flierl on July 8, 2012 - 7:31AM

The SLS AMG E-CELL along with six other Mercedes-Benz battery and fuel cell-powered electric cars took part in the Silvretta E-Car Rallye this weekend. But the supercar from Mercedes is different.

Mazda doubling production of SKYACTIV engines

By Aaron Turpen on July 8, 2012 - 4:44AM

If you've got a good thing, run with it. Mazda plans to take its SKYACTIV technology and put it into more vehicles, faster, doubling production in only a few months.

Infiniti Emerg-E hybrid suffers embarrassing break down at Goodwood Festival [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on July 7, 2012 - 9:20PM

Unfortunately for Infiniti, the event was caught on film by a spectator.

Loyal Leaf owners brainstorming Nissan Leaf marketing ideas

By David Herron on July 7, 2012 - 3:16PM

Loyal Nissan Leaf owners, worried about slow sales of the electric car, are debating what Nissan should do to improve Nissan Leaf marketing efforts.

Bentley reveals fastest most luxurious SUV in the world [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2012 - 8:57AM

Following its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Bentley has released images and video of its new EXP 9 F luxury performance SUV.

The BMW ActiveHybrid 3. Photo courtesy of BMW USA.

BMW leaps full force into hybrid competition with the ActiveHybrid 3

By Don Bain on July 7, 2012 - 2:43AM

Hybrid vehicles are the not the long suit of the company known for the Ultimate Driving Machine, but with the all-new ActiveHyrbrid 3 following on the heels of the ActiveHybrid 5 a new dimension has been entered by Bavarian Motor Works and the world will never be the same again.

Research says 60% of new cars in 2017 will feature connected car solutions

By Aaron Turpen on July 7, 2012 - 1:07AM

ABI Research says that global OEM connected car system penetration will rise from its current 11.4% to 60.1% in 2017, with even higher penetrations in the U.S. and Europe.

Justin Bieber nabbed for going 80 mph in his gaudy chrome Fisker Karma

By Anthony Faccenda on July 7, 2012 - 12:42AM

The pop singer was cited for speeding while attempting to flee paparazzi on the 101 Freeway.

GreenTech Automotive launches tiny electric car with help of Bill Clinton and Haley Barbour

By David Herron on July 6, 2012 - 6:55PM

Electric car manufacturing GreenTech Automotive launched, today, its two seater electric car, with top political players like Pres. Bill Clinton, former DNC Chair Terry McAullife, and former RNC Chair Haley Barbour on hand to lend support.

2013 BMW M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition revealed

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2012 - 4:14PM

BMW announced the arrival of the 2013 M3 Coupe Lime Rock Park Edition that will celebrate the longstanding relationship with the Lime Rock Park racing circuit.

2012 Mini London Edition. From the MiNI.UK website.

MINI’s honking tribute to Great Britain's Olympic Team

By Don Bain on July 6, 2012 - 3:45PM

In the 1960’s the Mini Cooper was an immense source of British Pride and so it is only fitting that nine of the 2012 Mini London Limited Edition cars built should play a tribute to the British Olympic Team.

Honda Might Be Bending the ROI Logic for its Fit EV Too Much

By Nicolas Zart on July 6, 2012 - 2:42PM

Desperate times call for desperate measures and the automobile industry has been known to twist and bend reality in order to sell its cars. When it comes to the new field of plug-in hybrids, PHEV and electric car, EV, this could back fire for companies guilty of pushing the message too far. It certainly doesn’t help push the technology forward.

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