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.

Clark Gable's ultra-rare 1935 Duesenberg headed to auction

By Anthony Faccenda on August 7, 2012 - 10:53PM

The hard-to-find vehicle was one of just 10 JN models built.

Weirdest Way To Slow Down Traffic

By Armen Hareyan on August 7, 2012 - 7:58PM

We are not advocating for this method, but this Chinese woman found a very original way to slow down the speeding drivers in front of her home after being annoyed that the police was not doing enough about increasing traffic accidents.

The 2013 C-Max Energi. Photo courtesy of Ford.

Ford's global manufacturing approach may foreshadow return to leadership

By Don Bain on August 7, 2012 - 6:45PM

If you haven’t attended any of Ford’s media events of late, you may not be aware how often the word “global” pops up in their rhetoric – whenever manufacturing or marketing pops up and it does a lot.

Will Nissan's NV200 cab be accepted in the world's toughest cab market

By John Goreham on August 7, 2012 - 2:30PM

Not NYC, but London. How will the modern and sleek Nissan NV200 be accepted by a people who love their old boxy cabs?

Ford C-MAX Energi has faster electric mode than any other plug-in hybrid

By David Herron on August 7, 2012 - 12:42PM

Ford is hitting it out of the park besting Toyota on fuel efficiency, speed and performance numbers with the C-MAX Energi versus the Toyota Prius family.

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid family car will achieve an amazing 47 mpg

By John Goreham on August 7, 2012 - 9:50AM

Ford clears up any doubts about who has the momentum in the fuel efficiency war.

NanoSteel could be a game-changer for GM

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2012 - 7:51AM

General Motors has announced that it is investing in NanoSteel Company, a leader in high-strength steel that could be a global game changer.

The all-new 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class with Crosswind Stabilization.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class returns with Crosswind Stabilization

By Don Bain on August 6, 2012 - 10:16PM

The refreshed 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class will debut at the 94th PGA Championship, to be held later this week on The Ocean Course of Kiawah Island. This is the perfect place to show off its new Crosswind Stabilization on the premiere coastal golf course with 10 ocean side holes and frequent water-borne winds.

2013 Acura RDX highlights myth that turbo engines are more fuel efficient

By John Goreham on August 6, 2012 - 5:43PM

For the past decade manufacturers have expounded on the small turbo engine as just as good a driving experience with better fuel economy. The 2013 Acura RDX proves otherwise.

The #93 Viper GTS-R ahead of a Compuware Corvette ZR1.

The 2013 SRT Viper GTSR teams struggle in debut, will race again in two weeks

By Patrick Rall on August 6, 2012 - 3:42PM

Saturday afternoon brought about the debut of the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R race car in the American LeMans Series in Mid Ohio and while their 10th and 12th place finishes are a far cry from the win collected when the original GTS-R debut in the 90s – Team SRT is happy with the performance of their brand new race cars and they will make their next attempt in two weeks at Road America.

VT Man deals crushing blow to sheriff's department police car fleet

By John Goreham on August 6, 2012 - 7:55AM

The drive-by media again miss the story within the story while reporting on a man who crushed 7 police cars.

2012 Subaru Impreza sizzles with record sales

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2012 - 7:53AM

The 2012 Subaru Impreza has set some very impressive sales records for the month of July.

The DoD is turning more and more toward electric cars

Department of Defense Increasingly Turns To Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on August 6, 2012 - 6:50AM

It’s not too uncommon to find hybrids and electric cars within the Department of Defense budget. What’s interesting is that the Department is looking more and more into their increased use.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster. Photo from MBUSÅ website.

Win a free 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster lease for a year

By Don Bain on August 6, 2012 - 1:53AM

Facebook promotional contests are getting to be as common as cell phones, but Mercedes-Benz Best Summer has something none of the others can boast – the opportunity to win a yearlong lease of the fabulous 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 roadster.

Specially made electric MINI for the Olympic Paralympic Games

BMW Electric Cars Flirts With Olympic Teams

By Nicolas Zart on August 5, 2012 - 2:59AM

BMW has taken a serious PR and marketing offensive in order to take the electric drive lead and show its German competition it has put money where its mouth is with the Olympic use of its ActiveE, Mini E and future i3 and i8.

The New Toyota RAV4 EV electric SUV Is Here, The Verdict Is Out

By Nicolas Zart on August 5, 2012 - 1:56AM

Toyota has held its promise of giving us the much anticipated all-electric RAV4 EV SUV. Sneak previews shows so far, so good.

Green manufacturing jobs for Ford's hybrid transmissions coming to America

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

Ford's push into hybrid, and plug-in hybrid, cars is bringing hybrid transmission manufacturing to America, adding new jobs at the Van Dyke Transmission Plant building the transmissions at the core of the company's new electrified vehicles.

Ford Focus Electric at wind powered free charging station

Electric car recharging fee activism suggested by Coulomb CEO and CTO

By David Herron on August 4, 2012 - 6:44PM

Some charging station owners are beginning to impose excessive fees up to $3.50 per hour to recharge an electric car, and Coulomb's chief executives recently suggested electric car owners eschew such charging stations, and through market demand bring the fees closer to $1 per hour.

Chip Foose and Overhaulin returning to TV

By Aaron Turpen on August 4, 2012 - 6:04PM

The popular auto restoration design show Overhaulin, featuring restoration legend Chip Foose, will be returning to cable television this fall on Velocity part of the Discovery Network.

Higher-performance Hyundai Veloster Turbo could be coming soon

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 6:28PM

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo was unveiled earlier this year and there are rumors that a higher-performance variant could be in the plans from the South Korean automaker.

The 2013 Lamborghini Aventador gains fuel economy technology...seriously

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 6:21PM

The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is one of the most powerful and highest performance supercars in the world but when the 2013 Aventador arrives later this year – the main changes made to the awesome Italian sports car will improve the fuel economy without hurting the performance aspects.

Engine problems slow things for the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R race debut

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 3:08PM

Today began Day Two for the new SRT race program featuring the 2013 Viper GTS-R and while Day One brought a disappointing set of slower lap times – today brought about a much more serious problem as the #91 Viper ran into engine problems during the first practice session that kept them out of qualifying.

Ford, Lincoln both stumble in a short July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 2:01PM

July 2012 had 2 fewer sales days than July 2011 and the result was a decline in the growth rate, with both of the current Ford Motor Company brands posting negative growth even though the Ford brand would have shown positive growth had the month been the same length.

GM sees growth slow in July 2012 on rental fleet decline

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 1:37PM

General Motors reported a year over year decline in sales of 6.4% but the company points out that the decline is due in large to the decline in sales to rental car companies and other large fleets while retail sales only declined by about 3% in July 2012.

2013 Nissan Pathfinder: All-New with class-leading fuel economy

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 12:52PM

Nissan has announced the launch of the all-new 2013 Pathfinder that has been totally redesigned inside and out with improved fuel mileage.

The special edition 2013 Dodge SRT models.

All five Chrysler Group brands show growth in July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2012 - 12:45PM

While the recent success of the Japanese automakers doing business in America have pushed the Chrysler Group out of the top spot in terms of year over year growth, Chrysler was able to continue their strong year as they were the only American automaker to show positive growth in July 2012.

Study says child safety warning systems unreliable

By Aaron Turpen on August 3, 2012 - 12:34PM

A preliminary assessment of technology devices meant to help prevent children from being left in hot cars has found that the systems are unreliable and have limited effectiveness.

Audi’s attractive 2012 A6 wins two more awards

By John Goreham on August 3, 2012 - 12:27PM

The Audi A6 has long been a car with mass appeal. However, the rounded, melted corners of the early years stayed around too long and the car became a bit stodgy.

Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program enters final stretch

By Aaron Turpen on August 3, 2012 - 12:18PM

Having given away 75 cars now, the 100 Cars for Good program from Toyota enters its final stretch for 2012. With 25 more cars to give away and 125 charities still in the running, votes are needed now more than ever.

Cadillac XTS and ATS ‘Super Cruise’ gets rigorous test on Brooklyn Bridge

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 11:15AM

Cadillac just finished testing the XTS and ATS “Super Cruise” on the famed New York Brooklyn Bridge.

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