Automotive News (Page 985)

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.

2013 Ford C-MAX Energi has insane range

By John Goreham on July 20, 2012 - 1:31PM

The plug in hybrid 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi will have a range of 550 miles and twice the electric only range of the Prius PIH.

Mitsubishi Oultander plug-in hybrid lets you choose

Mitsubishi Promises To Kick The Petroleum Habit

By Nicolas Zart on July 20, 2012 - 12:55PM

Mitsubishi has boldly announced its cars will have some sort of electric drive propulsion system across its line by 2016.

Best Of 2012 Electric Car Awards

By Nicolas Zart on July 20, 2012 - 12:05PM

The year is barely mid way that accolades and awards are pouring in for the budding electric car market. Some will surprise you, others are obvious choices.

C30 Electric wins "Green Car of the Year" in world's most important market

By John Goreham on July 20, 2012 - 10:53AM

China again shows it political prowess in selecting the Volvo C30 Electric as its Green Car of the Year.

Nissan Leaf owners in hot climates experiencing battery problems

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2012 - 11:00PM

2012 has been one of the hottest years in American history and while that is only a minor concern to most owners of newer vehicles – Nissan Leaf electric vehicle owners in US areas with extremely high temperatures are reporting vastly reduced battery mileage.

Lamborghini builds the 1000th Aventador in just 15 months

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2012 - 10:24PM

The Lamborghini Aventador hit a major milestone this week as the Italian automaker built the 1000th example of their newest supercar after just 15 months in production.

Classic cars and classic banter: Recap of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee premiere

By Anthony Faccenda on July 19, 2012 - 10:07PM

The debut episode of Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, which debuted on Thursday, featured a vintage 1952 VW Bug and comedian Larry David.

Hybrid And Electric Cars Surge Dramatically In June

By Nicolas Zart on July 19, 2012 - 4:21PM

June is a strange month for car sales and this past one saw a dramatic rise in hybrid and electric car sale, up by 164%.

Ford issues strongly worded recall of 2013 Escape with 1.6L EcoBoost engine

By John Goreham on July 19, 2012 - 12:36PM

Risk of fire is so great that the vehicle should not even be driven to the dealership. Will tow all affected vehicles.

Over 321k Honda and Acura models recalled for front doors opening unexpectedly

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2012 - 11:25AM

Honda announced today that they will be recalling the 2012 Honda CR-V and the 2013 Acura ILX over a concern that the inner door handle release cable could disengage – possibly allowing the front doors to suddenly and unexpectedly open on their own.

Will the 2013 Ford Escape be branded a lemon

By John Goreham on July 19, 2012 - 10:40AM

Multiple recalls of the new 2013 model Escape are starting to raise eyebrows.

2013 Ford Mustang previews global launch of 2015 model in Manilla

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2012 - 7:52AM

Ford has announced the 2013 Ford Mustang has been introduced for the first time in the Philippines and readies the Asian world for the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang launch.

1975 Mercury Bobcat

By Aaron Turpen on July 19, 2012 - 1:55AM

Will there be a natural gas vehicle revolution due to low cost CNG refueling station from GE?

By David Herron on July 18, 2012 - 8:39PM

GE is developing a quick fueling system for natural gas vehicles as part of an ARPA-E funded group of thirteen projects to improve natural gas fueling, that could begin to make CNG vehicles attractive to the average consumer.

Romney kicks Fisker Automotive turning it into a political campaign football

By David Herron on July 18, 2012 - 5:17PM

In a campaign appearance, Mitt Romney rehashed the litany of largely untrue right wing punditry accusations against Fisker Automotive.

Honda hiring at Indiana plant, adding Civic Hybrid

By Aaron Turpen on July 18, 2012 - 3:54PM

Honda's Greensburg, Indiana plant is adding a $40 million boost in order to increase production by 25%, hiring more American workers as well as adding the high-selling Civic Hybrid to the line. Honda already began a second shift last year and the plant currently produces many of Honda's alternative fuel vehicles.

ChargePoint App Flirts With Twitter And Facebook

By Nicolas Zart on July 18, 2012 - 3:15PM

The race to find the best charging stations app is on, and ChargePoint just upped the ante with a Twitter and Facebook feature. Will it be enough to get you to use it?

The Subaru BRZ sells out in Australia - in about three hours

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 2:39PM

The Subaru BRZ recently went on sale in Australia, the Japanese automaker decided that the best way to sell the first batch of rear wheel drive sports cars would be to sell them exclusively online and in just over three hours, all of the BRZ sports coupes headed for the Aussie market were sold out.

Porsche considering 2nd supercar and a smaller sedan after Macan SUV

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 1:30PM

Reports from around the world indicate that Porsche is considering adding an 8th and 9th model to their lineup, possibly adding a new supercar and a sedan smaller than the Panamera sometime after the Macan compact SUV launches in 2014.

Vaughn Gittin Jr introduces his 2013 Ford Mustang RTR

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 12:40PM

Drift champ Vaughn Gittin Jr has just introduced the 2013 Ford Mustang RTR featuring a new look, a new suspension setup and power increases reaching up to 624 horsepower – available in either the Spec 1 or Spec 2 package.

World Toughest CO2 Emission Targets

By Nicolas Zart on July 18, 2012 - 12:28PM

When it comes to tough CO2 emissions, we trail other countries and Europe is again reviewing tougher mandates, effectively becoming the world’s toughest CO2 emission continent.

Ford uses beer-pong balls to measure space in the 2013 Escape

By John Goreham on July 18, 2012 - 12:10PM

Formerly known as pingpong balls, these little wonders help Ford make the most of the space in the all-new 2013 Escape.

2013 Cadillac ATS takes on the world in new web series [Video]

By Anthony Faccenda on July 18, 2012 - 11:31AM

Titled “Cadillac ATS vs. the World," the new web series was directed by Oscar-nominated director Joe Berlinger.

Kia K9 to be named Kia Quoris in the US

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2012 - 11:22AM

The new rear wheel drive Kia flagship sedan has previously been known as the K9 and while that name will exist in the Korean market, the new full sized sedan sold in the US will be named the Kia Quoris.

New Nissan Leaf Limo redefines luxury in the renewable era

By John Goreham on July 18, 2012 - 10:50AM

You and 7 friends can roll like gangstas in the new Nissan Leaf Limo.

New Nissan sports car can’t compete with FR-S and BRZ

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2012 - 7:53AM

Nissan is reported to be working on a new sports car called the "Mini-Z" that will attempt to compete with the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ.

An image from the Jay Leno's Garage video with Bob Lutz and Via Vtrux

Love the truck, shuck the fuel bill

By Don Bain on July 18, 2012 - 2:13AM

Jay Leno is a believer in Bob Lutz’ Via Vtrux simply because it has all the power and versatility for which everyone loves big full-size pickups, but without the ridiculous gas jones. Let’s face it – gas-guzzlers are the automotive equivalent of petrol junkies.

Nissan recalls over 11k Juke models for rear seat issue

By Anthony Faccenda on July 17, 2012 - 10:55PM

The problem, which stems from a weak weld, may result in the vehicle's rear seat backs becoming disengaged during a crash.

Porsche recalling 2011-2012 Panamera models and 2012 Cayenne SUVs

By Anthony Faccenda on July 17, 2012 - 9:40PM

The recall, which affects nearly 300 vehicles, is due to potential turbine wheel fracture problems.

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 teaser video number three

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2012 - 9:32PM

Mazda has released the third teaser video for the all-new 2014 Mazda6 with a deep red color called “Soul Red.”

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