Automotive News (Page 983)

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.

VW recalling select 2012 Beetle for tire problems

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 4:56PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models that are equipped with summer performance tires over a concern that these tires could lead to an over-loading or under-inflation issue that could increase the chances of an accident.

The driver roster has been set for the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R ALMS debut

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 4:05PM

TorqueNews recently brought you the news that the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R would make its return to racing at the American LeMans Series event on August 4th at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course and today we have a full look at the four drivers who will help reintroduce the Viper to endurance racing.

The Peugeot 301 hopes to make inroads in new markets. Photo from website.

France going green to cure Peugeot-Citroën malaise

By Don Bain on July 26, 2012 - 3:58PM

Cars built by certain European brands are sitting about on factory lots as production capacity exceeds demand for automobiles built by Peugeot-Citroën, Volvo and Daimler, with all three showing drops in second quarter sales reports for 2012.

Lightning Motorcycles superbike with Barracuda wrap

Lightning Motorcycles to race with the sun during e-Power/TTXGP race at Laguna Seca

By David Herron on July 26, 2012 - 3:45PM

Lightning Motorcycles doubles down on the teams commitment with zero emissions racing with a pair of trailer-mounted solar panel arrays at this weekends e-Power/TTXGP race at Laguna Seca.

Production begins for the 2013 Cadillac ATS

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 3:17PM

Today at General Motors’ Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan, the first 2013 Cadillac ATS intended for public sale rolled off of the assembly line – marking the official beginning of the new sport sedan’s attack on the market segment dominated by the BMW 3 Series.

BOLT takes on the TTXGP and other big players

Virginia Tech Goes TTXGP With Home Built Electric Motorcycle

By Nicolas Zart on July 26, 2012 - 1:52PM

Going up against MotoCzysz, Brammo and Zero Motorcycles on the TTXGP is no small task. A team from the Virginia Tech College of Engineering will bring their home-built electric converted motorcycle to the North American TTXGP eGrandPrIx competition.

It's official: the Chevrolet Camaro is coming to NASCAR for 2013

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 1:07PM

Ford and Dodge have been running their respective muscle cars in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for over a year now but General Motors just announced that when the 2013 NASCAR season kicks off next February in Daytona – the NASCAR Mustang and Challenger will be joined by the Chevrolet Camaro.

Electric motorcycle racing leads the way for EVs

Brammo Brings In Eric Bostrom In Time For The Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Race

By Nicolas Zart on July 26, 2012 - 12:52PM

Electric motorcycles have taken the world by storm and nowhere has it been more felt than in the electric motorcycle race world. Now seasoned motorcycle racing veteran, Eric Bostrom joins the Brammo racing team.

2012 Toyota Tundra decked out for offroad racing. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

Toyota tops General Motors in global auto sales once again

By Don Bain on July 26, 2012 - 12:51PM

Both Toyota and General Motors released their first half sales totals for 2012 yesterday, revealing Toyota has sold 300,000 more cars than GM so far this year, marking a dramatic turnaround for the Asian brand.

New rear wheel drive Cadillac super sedan coming in 2015

By Patrick Rall on July 26, 2012 - 12:07PM

The Cadillac XTS has stormed onto the full size luxury car scene, doing a fine job of replacing both the STS and the DTS in terms of luxury and spaciousness but reports indicate that GM’s luxury line is planning a new full size, rear wheel drive flagship sedan that will take aim at the BMW 7 Series.

Could a better oil pump really mean better fuel economy?

By Aaron Turpen on July 26, 2012 - 4:16AM

A joint project between both British and American industry and university participants is showing that improved oil pumps could mean better fuel efficiency in combustion engines.

REMA SAE DC Fast Charging plug and socket

SAE DC Fast Charging becoming real with REMA announcing UL listed plug and socket

By David Herron on July 26, 2012 - 1:11AM

Fast charging for electric cars should be a huge boost to electric car adoption, if there is widespread deployment of fast charging stations, and an announcement that REMA will begin manufacturing SAE DC Fast Charging plugs and sockets takes us a step closer to that day.

ITM Power / Carbon Trust cost assessment

ITM Power getting close to affordable fuel cells for automotive

By Aaron Turpen on July 25, 2012 - 5:23PM

A cost analysis finds that the latest fuel cell membranes from ITM Power can reduce automotive fuel cell costs to $35 per kilowatt, a huge step towards the $30 goal the Department of Energy has given.

The 2012 Audi A8 flagship. Photo cortesy of Audi USA.

2012 Audi A8 and A6 found Most Appealing by J.D. Powers

By Don Bain on July 25, 2012 - 3:34PM

The 2012 J.D. Power and Associates APEAL study, released just today, named the Audi A8 the most appealing large premium car as well as the overall best performing model considered.

Near perfect Audi R8 gets even better

By John Goreham on July 25, 2012 - 3:16PM

The main issue is now fixed and the car improves in many small ways.

Luxury with a hybrid beart at an affordable price, the Lincoln MKZ

Ford Blows Off Competition With Well Priced Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

By Nicolas Zart on July 25, 2012 - 3:07PM

Ford deals another curved ball at the competition, nixing the premium fee on its luxury sedan MKZ hybrid. This is a direct blow to its closest competitors, the Lexus ES 350.

Carroll Shelby's children and estranged wife come to terms on his remains

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2012 - 2:43PM

We reported over a month ago that the children of Carroll Shelby were locked in a legal battle with the legend’s estranged wife Cleo Shelby over what to do with Mr. Shelby’s remains and it seems that he will finally be laid to rest as the two groups have come to terms on how to handle his remains.

A Toyota Scion electric iQ might be on the way

Electric Scion iQ Sighting Shows Toyota Working On Electric Car

By Nicolas Zart on July 25, 2012 - 2:18PM

While we still wonder why the number car maker in the world still hasn’t embraced more electric cars, Toyota is working diligently, at its own pace to bring you an electric car with its Scion iQ.

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 will debut at MIAS. Photo courtesy of Mazda NA.

The new 2014 Mazda6 slated for Russian debut

By Don Bain on July 25, 2012 - 1:48PM

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 will make its global debut in August during press preview days at Moscow International Automobile Salon (MIAS).

Goodyear's Soybean Tire (PRNewsFoto/The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company)

Soybeans can make tires last longer

By Don Bain on July 25, 2012 - 12:33PM

Research by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has revealed the addition of soybean oil to the production of automotive tires can not only extend tread life but also save oil as well.

450hp 2013 Audi RS5 priced from $68,900

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2012 - 12:26PM

The 2013 Audi RS5 is about the reach US consumers and when it does – this 450 horsepower, V8 powered high performance all wheel drive coupe will carry a starting price of $68,900 plus the destination charge of $895 for a total “base” price of $69,795.

2013 Chevrolet Spark gets official fuel economy figures

By Patrick Rall on July 25, 2012 - 11:36AM

The official EPA fuel economy figures for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have hit the internet and while the fuel economy numbers are solid – they are likely lower than General Motors had hoped when they planned to introduce the subcompact Spark to the US market.

Nissan responds to Leaf owners worries about battery capacity loss

By David Herron on July 24, 2012 - 11:49PM

The Nissan Leaf battery pack is supposed to retain 80% capacity after five years, but some Leaf owners in hot areas like Phoenix are reporting nearly that much (sometimes more) capacity loss after one year.

Toyota to add 400 jobs in North America related to Lexus RX350 and RX450h

By John Goreham on July 24, 2012 - 6:04PM

Another 400 jobs added by Toyota in North America will bring total to 1500 this year alone.

The first official sketches of the 2014 Kia Forte sedan

Official teasers of aggressive new 2014 Kia Forte unveiled

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 5:27PM

Kia Motors has just released a pair of artists renderings of the 2014 Kia Cerato known now in Korea as the K3 – or as we know it the 2014 Kia Forte sedan – that will arrive in the Korean domestic market during the first quarter of 2013 before reaching the rest of the world.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible to debut at 2012 LA Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 5:03PM

Volkswagen Auto Group has confirmed that the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible will debut later this year at the 2012 LA Auto Show – introducing the world to the production version of the new open-aired Beetle.

F1 boss Eccelstone could be the Nürburgring’s last hope

By Patrick Rall on July 24, 2012 - 4:36PM

We brought you the news late last week that the famed Nürburgring race course in Germany is facing dire debt problems that will likely send it into government controlled bankruptcy if someone doesn’t swoop in and “save the ring” – and now it appears that F1 boss Bernie Eccelstone could be that special someone.

Customer loyalty still ranks GM, Ford over Toyota, Honda

By Don Bain on July 24, 2012 - 2:45PM

Few verifiable statistics are more telling about automotive quality than when a customer repeats purchasing a particular brand. In those terms, GM and Ford are at the head of the pack in front of Toyota and Honda.

DENSO Steps Into The Vehicle To Home Power Supply Race

By Nicolas Zart on July 24, 2012 - 2:43PM

DENSO Corporation has developed a vehicle-to-home, V2H power supply system that allows electric vehicles, EV to supply electricity for homes in tandem with Toyota’s.

Delta Motorsport is teaming up with Qualcomm

Qualcomm Actively Promotes It Qualcomm Halo With Renault and Delta Motorsports

By Nicolas Zart on July 24, 2012 - 1:37PM

Qualcomm won’t sit still as the technical landscape moves, so does the company. From wireless connectivity pioneer to wireless charging system, the company announced today a memorandum with Renault and a deal with Delta Motorsports.

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