Automotive News (Page 980)

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 new Ford Ranger. photo courtesy of Ford.

Ford adding 800 jobs in South Africa due to rapid Ranger sales

By Don Bain on August 30, 2012 - 12:43AM

After investing R3.4 billion to upgrade the Silverton Assembly Plant and Struandale Engine Plant in Pretoria, South Africa, Ford is reaping rewards with rabid sales of Ranger pickups in Africa and Europe. Consequently they are adding a second shift employing 800 new workers in the African nation to keep up with demand.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicting Tesla Motors profitability in 2013

By David Herron on August 29, 2012 - 9:22PM

Tesla Motors is continuing to rack up steep losses, so a prediction of profitability by next year may strike one as lunacy, until you look at the orders on hand and the projection of sales volume required to break even.

Winston Churchill's Land Rover to be auctioned off

By Anthony Faccenda on August 29, 2012 - 7:03PM

The historic Series 1 Land Rover was given to Churchill on his 80th birthday in 1954.

2013 Buick Regal offers new engine choices but is that enough

By John Goreham on August 29, 2012 - 6:47PM

Consistent with the Buick tradition of offering forced induction engines, the 2013 has three new four cylinder engine choices for buyers looking at a Regal, but they seem pretty common these days.

American tourist killed in Denmark by runaway electric vehicle

By David Herron on August 29, 2012 - 6:34PM

Pedestrians are routinely killed after being struck by vehicles big, small, noisy or quiet, with little in the way of news coverage, but does it becomes big news when a pedestrian gets killed by an electric vehicle?

Energy saving features of the Toyota RAV4 EV improves total driving range

By David Herron on August 29, 2012 - 3:06PM

Toyota's new video about the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV all electric SUV talks about the energy saving features built into the vehicle and the positive effect on total driving range.

The Chevrolet Camaro pace car in bright pink

Chevrolet supports breast cancer research with a pink Camaro SS Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2012 - 1:48PM

This weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series arrive at Atlanta Motor Speedway they will be joined by a specially painted pink 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe that will serve as the official pace car for Sunday’s Advocare 500 – lapping the field under caution while also donating money to the American Cancer Society.

Next generation Nissan GT-R planned for 2018 after a 2014 refresh

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2012 - 1:05PM

Lovers of high performance Japanese performance cars were distraught earlier this year when it was reported that the mighty Nissan GT-R supercar may not continue on past the current generation but a new report indicates that there will be a new version of the Nissan supercar coming in 2018 – after the current GT-R receives a refresh for 2014.

Audi releases pictures of new 2013 R8 Spyder V10

By John Goreham on August 29, 2012 - 11:41AM

Audi’s-all new convertible supercar is shown at the Interauto Car Show in Moscow

Tesla has speed and range according to your driving habits

Tesla Motors Nails 0 To 60 In Under 4 Seconds

By Nicolas Zart on August 29, 2012 - 10:31AM

Much rides on the shoulders of the Tesla Motors Model S, the follow up to the incredible Roadster I drove a few years ago. The numbers so far look promising.

Nissan Leaf 2014 Launched In Puerto Rico First

By Nicolas Zart on August 29, 2012 - 9:56AM

While we don’t usually associate Latin America with the launch of exotic alternative energy car, Nissan said it would launch its 2013 Leaf in Puerto Rico.

Bentley revealing sports-car concept at Paris show

By Aaron Turpen on August 29, 2012 - 8:05AM

Industry buzz is that Bentley plans to show its first sports car in over a decade at the 2012 Paris Auto Salon.

2014 Mazda6 has finally been revealed in Moscow

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2012 - 9:43PM

The all-new 2014 Mazda Mazda6 has finally been revealed and makes its global debut in Russia.

Ford responds to Consumer Reports' claim that MyFord Touch "stinks"

By Anthony Faccenda on August 28, 2012 - 6:56PM

According to Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.’s global marketing chief, Ford is committed to making the MyFord Touch system an industry-leader in infotainment technology.

Chinese firm Youngman to help Spyker build the Saab 9-3 - sort of

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 4:12PM

Spyker has announced that Chinese firm Youngman Lotus plans to invest more than $43 million US dollars (€35,000,000 Euros) in the Spyker brand to help build the Spyker D8 SUV along with a new midsized car based on the Phoenix architecture that was going to underpin the next generation Saab 9-3.

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Tricolore

The Lamborghini Gallardo replacement should pack RWD, AWD, less variants

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 2:38PM

Little is known about the supercar set to replace the current Lamborghini Gallardo but thanks to a discussion between Lamborghini America COO Michael Lock and the folks at Car & Driver – we have some insight into what we can expect when the new “entry level” Lambo arrives in the next few years.

Source: White House Fuel Economy Report, NHTSA

New CAFE standards to clean the environment, save money, reduce fossil fuel dependency

By David Herron on August 28, 2012 - 2:37PM

The new 54.5 miles/gallon (equivalent) CAFE standards are set to cause a dramatic reduction in fuel consumption, reducing dependency on foreign oil, reducing environmental pollution, and saving the American Economy over a trillion dollars, what's not to like about it?

GM to idle Chevy Volt plant for 4 weeks in September, October

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 12:10PM

While GM has not confirmed the news, unnamed sources have indicated that the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly Plant that builds the Chevrolet Volt will take four weeks off starting in September and running through October – marking the second time this year where GM has paused production of the hot selling electric Chevy.

2013 Buick Encore enters market with outstanding fuel economy

By John Goreham on August 28, 2012 - 11:54AM

Buicks cute ‘ute joins the low 30s highway mileage club, but will buyers expect more performance from a compct premium vehicle?

The Media Harms Alternative Energy Cars

By Nicolas Zart on August 28, 2012 - 10:29AM

The traditional role of the media to report the news as is and stay away from sensationalist headlines is obviously a long gone myth. The latest insistence to focus on the negative aspects of first generation cars does more harm than good to an already weak automotive industry.

New Nissan LEaf 2013 could have different battery pack

UPDATED: 2013 Nissan Leaf Gets Upgraded Battery Pack

By Nicolas Zart on August 28, 2012 - 9:51AM

The third year of the first all-electric mass produced Nissan Leaf is set to upgrade a few components and maybe its battery pack. Report hint at a cheaper battery cell.

Jaguar joins forces with singer Lana Del Rey on new ad campaign

By Anthony Faccenda on August 27, 2012 - 7:06PM

Del Rey will help the luxury automaker promote its all-new F-Type coupe, which will be revealed next month in Paris.

Toyota offers $1000 rebate on Scion FR-S

By John Goreham on August 27, 2012 - 6:59PM

Ahh, but you have to be either a recent college graduate, a nurse, or an electrician. Details below.

Coda recalls 78 electric cars for misinstalled air bags

By David Herron on August 27, 2012 - 6:30PM

Electric car maker Coda Automotive issued a recall for 78 of its electric cars due to improperly installed side curtain airbags.

Dr. Phil's classic '57 Chevy stolen

By Anthony Faccenda on August 27, 2012 - 5:21PM

Dr. Phil's vintage Chevy was reportedly stolen just hours after arriving in a Burbank repair shop.

An image from All from One Place. Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz expands standard telematics with mbrace2

By Don Bain on August 27, 2012 - 4:39PM

The entire Mercedes-Benz 2013 line-up will feature the mbrace2 cloud-based connectivity suite, the latest telematics innovation from the luxury brand. A related promotional campaign will impress upon potential customers how the system keeps them full engaged in their digital life while on the go.

Ford investing $600 million in third China plant

By Aaron Turpen on August 27, 2012 - 4:34PM

Ford is investing $600M in its third Chinese production facility as it grows its partnership with Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA).

Nissan announces Final Frontier for Smyrna

By Aaron Turpen on August 27, 2012 - 4:19PM

Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant has seen its final Frontier truck model off the line and is now going all-unibody as the automaker moves its North American truck-based vehicle production entirely to its new facility in Canton, Mississippi.

GM and Chrysler ban Presidential campaign visits

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2012 - 3:55PM

General Motors and the Chrysler Group have both banned visits at any of their facilities by either of the Presidential hopefuls until after the election on November 6th in an effort to keep their company name from being involved in either of the campaign trails.

Two Different Electric Car Strategies With Peugeot And Renault

By Nicolas Zart on August 27, 2012 - 1:51PM

Traditionally, Peugeot and Renault have been different and have never taken the same path or strategy to building cars. Never has this been more obvious than with the introduction of their respective electric cars.

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