Automotive News (Page 981)

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 first 2014 Mazda6 to roll off the line surprises the auto world

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2012 - 8:38AM

The first 2014 Mazda6 rolled off the assembly line in Japan and it wasn’t the new sedan that everyone has been waiting for.

German state fronts $312 million to the Nürburgring to keep the famous track alive

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 8:11PM

Things might have just gotten a whole lot easier for F1 boss Bernie Eccelstone to help keep the famed Nürburgring in business as German state Rhineland-Palatinate has guaranteed a substantial amount of cash to the managing group in order to help pay a portion of the track’s hefty debt.

The two new race Vipers together at Mid Ohio.

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R struggles in first ALMS practice

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 7:28PM

The two new 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R teams completed their first official practice with the American LeMans Series a couple hours ago with both teams turning in mediocre times – putting them both in the lower end of the GT Class field after very short practice sessions.

Chrysler wants $2.5 million deposit back from Duke Energy of Illinois

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 5:40PM

When Fiat SpA took over the Chrysler Group in 2009, Duke Energy of Illinois required the company to pay a security deposit of $2.5 million dollars – money which the Chrysler Group wants back right now.

The Ford Fusion Hybrid. Photo courtesy of Ford Motory Company.

Ford celebrates production of first North American FWD hybrid transmission

By Don Bain on August 2, 2012 - 5:39PM

Ford, supporting its Power of Choice offerings, has opened a new flexible assembly line at the Van Dyke Transmission Plant, making Ford North America’s first and only producer of front-wheel-drive hybrid transmissions.

Toyota RAV4 EV "first drive" opportunity for news media leading to late summer 2012 launch

By David Herron on August 2, 2012 - 5:22PM

The new RAV4 EV, an all electric SUV designed jointly by Toyota and Tesla Motors, is due to be launched later this summer, and toady Toyota brought in news media for a first drive opportunity.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in Gotta Have It Green

Ford Mustang continues to roll, outsells Camaro and Challenger again in July 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 4:19PM

Sales numbers for the muscle car segment in America were down a bit in July 2012 but that didn’t stop Ford Motor Company from being the top dog in the rear wheel drive performance car class for the third month in a row – beating the Chevrolet Camaro by a margin of just 445 units.

It's official: Volkswagen owns Porsche

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 3:34PM

Volkswagen AG (Aktiengesellschaft) announced yesterday that they have officially completed the terms to purchase the remaining stock of the Porsche – giving Volkswagen full ownership of the German sports car (and SUV) maker.

Bad boy in Smart Car leads police on "high-Speed" chase

By John Goreham on August 2, 2012 - 3:32PM

This example makes one wonder if self-driving cars are the solution to chronic drunk driving.

The pool image from BMW's Motion Capture software. Photo courtesy of BMW.

BMW supporting US Olympic Swim Team with technology

By Don Bain on August 2, 2012 - 2:54PM

BMW sensors and software developed for automotive functions are now helping the US Olympic Swim Team by analyzing their startup and turning underwater, a critical aspect of the competition measured in hundredths of a second.

Clean diesel continues its fast rise in the US

By Aaron Turpen on August 2, 2012 - 2:43PM

Clean diesel sales are up 27.5 percent in the United States so far in 2012, continuing year-on-year trends of fast growth, outpacing all other alternative fuel options on the market.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Alpine Edition

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets new special editions, more horsepower

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2012 - 1:49PM

The Chrysler Group has announced that the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will be available in two new special edition appearance packages named Vapor and Alpine that center around a pair of striking new paint options along with a bump in power.

Toyota's voluntary RAV4 recall involves 760,000 vehicles

By Don Bain on August 2, 2012 - 1:13PM

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has just announced a voluntary safety recall involving 2006 to early 2011 model year RAV4 models totaling 760,000 vehicles as well as 2010 Lexus HS 250h US vehicles adding another 18,000 units to the action.

Baja California race to include electric racers powered by sunshine

Solar Charged Electric Racers For Baja

By Nicolas Zart on August 2, 2012 - 1:12PM

The Baja California race evokes wildly tricked out suspensions and gas guzzling monsters braving sand dunes and torrid weather. This year, a new type of racing will be introduced using nothing but good old sunshine.

Emerg-E takes home prestigious internation design award

Infiniti Emerg-E Takes Home Prestigious Design Award

By Nicolas Zart on August 2, 2012 - 12:32PM

Winning awards before vehicles are produced is becoming a normal event these days and the Infiniti Emerg-E racking in the Concepts category of the Automotive Brand Contest 2012 from the German Design Council is certainly good news.

2013 Chevy Spark shakes up the mini-car category

By John Goreham on August 2, 2012 - 11:41AM

Do good things really come in small packages or are we just kidding ourselves? 5 reasons Chevy may finally break open the teeny car market in the US.

Appealing Range Rover Evoque reduces carbon footprint

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2012 - 8:01AM

Land Rover has received certification from the Vehicle Certification Agency showing the new Range Rover Evoque is one of the most environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet.

Betafoam Renue is a green weight loss wonder for cars

By Aaron Turpen on August 1, 2012 - 5:57PM

One of the greatest advancements in automotive technology has been dieting. Most vehicles weigh less now than they did in the 1960s and the trimming continues. Now Dow Chemical offers a green, renewable way to avoid fad dieting and seriously combat the pounds while reducing noise and vibration.

Ford is building a virtual factory

By Aaron Turpen on August 1, 2012 - 4:23PM

Video game technology is coming to auto manufacturing, but not for the reasons you might think.

Electric Bugster VW Tries To Catch Up With BMW

By Nicolas Zart on August 1, 2012 - 3:21PM

It’s probably fair to day that VW, despite its quality reputation hasn’t been the “greenest” car manufacturer in the world and has been more than timid embracing the electric drive.

Chevy Volt posts 2nd best month of 2012 in July, continues to pound Nissan's Leaf

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 3:18PM

The Chevrolet Volt continued its vast dominance of the electric vehicle segment in the US in July 2012 with their second best month of the year in terms of sales volume – with 1,849 units sold equaling nearly five times the number of Nissan Leaf electric vehicles sold in July.

The 2013 Buick Verano Turbo offers 31mpg

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 2:04PM

The EPA has released their official fuel economy figures for the new 2013 Buick Verano Turbo, with the performance minded compact luxury sedan offering 20 mpg around town, 31 on the highway and a combined figure of 24 miles per gallon when fitted with the 6-speed manual transmission.

Which would you pick as the galaxy’s best off-roader, the Ford SVT Raptor or Mars Rover

By John Goreham on August 1, 2012 - 1:44PM

In a no-holds-barred matchup the Ford SVT Raptor takes on the Mars Rover.

Team Lightning takes awat the Laguna Seca e-Power /TTX Race

Lightning Strikes At Laguna Seca e-Power and TTX Race

By Nicolas Zart on August 1, 2012 - 12:59PM

Electric motorcycle racing is where it is, and if you want to find out why electric racing is so exciting, just follow the season.

The EV Project offering free electric car charging stations in Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia

By David Herron on August 1, 2012 - 11:51AM

In its latest expansion, the EV Project public-private-partnership managed by ECOtality, is now offering free electric car charging stations in Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia.

The new Mustang Boss 302, Camaro ZL1 finally come to Forza 4 in August Car Pack

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2012 - 11:47AM

The folks at Turn 10 Studios have announced the 10 new vehicles included in the August car pack and at long last, the new Mustang Boss 302 and the Camaro ZL1 are coming to Forza 4 – along with a spread of other cars including the new Scion FR-S, the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe and the 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport.

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder closer to becoming a reality

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2012 - 8:11AM

Porsche has revealed the 2014 918 Spyder prototype in vintage Martini racing design with some ultra fast Nurburgring lap time goals.

How powerful of a charger is required to kill electric car range anxiety?

By David Herron on August 1, 2012 - 1:26AM

Long distance trips with electric cars are possible, even for short driving range electric cars, by carefully planning a route with available charging stations, and by choosing a car with a powerful charging system.

THe 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500. From the Chevrolet website.

Chevy Silverado pickups plentiful on GM dealer lots

By Don Bain on July 31, 2012 - 10:48PM

GM trucks were among most searched vehicles this summer, but that’s not a clear indication of their popularity or the economy at large as literally thousands are languishing on GM dealer lots across the country.

Update: the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee passes the German "moose test"

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2012 - 6:01PM

An evaluation process by the German magazine Auto, Motor und Sport has found that the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee poses no threat of rollover during a sudden evasive maneuver known as the “moose test” or “elk test” – putting to rest the claims by a smaller Swedish publication claiming that the Grand Cherokee’s safety features did not work properly.

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