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.

Honda Canopy AnnaMillers Tokyo. Photo by Larry Pieniazek

Launch a new career designing the perfect pizza delivery wagon

By Don Bain on August 13, 2012 - 2:17AM

Domino’s Pizza has been working hard to win back market share with catchy advertising and remarkable deals on their Za. Today they are launching a contest open to any and everyone to create the ultimate delivery vehicle for the firm with $50,000 in prize money up for grabs.

Gov. Jerry Brown & Frito Lay electric trucks

Frito Lay expanding electric delivery truck fleet in California and across US

By David Herron on August 12, 2012 - 4:52PM

Frito Lay is building the largest electric delivery truck fleet in the U.S., eventually saving 500,000 gallons of fuel a year, and saving lots of money on fuel it doesn't have to buy.

Ferrari 599 GTB gets Bespoked

By Aaron Turpen on August 12, 2012 - 2:20PM

The 599 GTB is getting a last hurrah as A. Kahn Design gives it the once over for perfect customization.

The mid-range Tesla Model S with SuperCharger is Tesla's sweet spot

By David Herron on August 11, 2012 - 8:05PM

The 60 kWh Tesla Model S now comes standard with support for the high power SuperCharger, and with it's lower cost it's a better value proposition than the 85 kWh Model S.

Mercedes-Benz recalls over 8k ML-Class SUVs over dangerous floor mat flaw

By Anthony Faccenda on August 11, 2012 - 6:09PM

Defective all-season floor mats could cause the vehicle's gas pedal to stick, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

The Osborne Legacy, GM's 200 mile electric car, and electric car adoption

By David Herron on August 11, 2012 - 4:04PM

Could the Osborne Effect (preannounced future products dry up sales of current products) delay adoption of electric cars?

Fisker Karma ignites into flames while owner is in grocery store

By Anthony Faccenda on August 11, 2012 - 10:39AM

The incident occurs just three months after a Karma was blamed for causing a Houston house fire.

Alfa Romeo 4C convertible coming in 2014

By Denis Flierl on August 11, 2012 - 7:44AM

Alfa Romeo will be building a convertible version of the 4C that will be introduced after the coupe makes its way back into the U.S. market next year.

Blink Fast Charges Downtown Los Angeles

By Nicolas Zart on August 11, 2012 - 7:11AM

Fast chargers are part of the way to go, promising fraction of the time it takes to charge an electric car and plug-in hybrid. Blink has just installed a new Los Angeles’ first DC fast charger.

A123 receives needed funds to continue its operations

Struggling A123 Systems Receives Overseas Cash Flow

By Nicolas Zart on August 11, 2012 - 6:25AM

One of the original lithium-ion battery cell maker A123 Systems has been going through tough times these past few years, flirting with bankruptcy. A Chinese auto party company has just injected $450 million into it.

Suzuki teases S-Cross concept ahead of Paris Show

By Aaron Turpen on August 11, 2012 - 3:30AM

Suzuki will be debuting a new concept C-segment crossover called the S-Cross at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. They've released a teaser ahead of the show to stir speculation.

Parking in Boston now costs more than the car itself

By John Goreham on August 10, 2012 - 7:33PM

Media reports have the cost of a parking space now exceeding 300K. Part one of a two part series about parking in the Hub.

Audi RS5 Ride and Drive contest announced [Updated] Video

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2012 - 3:09PM

Audi has revealed the special RS5 Pikes Peak racer that was teased earlier in the week by the German automaker with a new Ride and Drive contest.

Audi launching A3 in select markets soon

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2012 - 1:50PM

Audi has announced they are counting on the all-new A3 to give an extra bump in sales when it launches in select markets soon.

Envia's 45 amp-hour lithium-ion battery cells

GM's Akerson promises 200 mile range electric car in a few years

By David Herron on August 10, 2012 - 12:40PM

Speaking to an employee meeting this week, GM's CEO Dan Akerson talked about research between GM and Envia Systems developing battery technology which should allow GM to build 200 mile range affordable electric cars in the next two-to-four years.

The 2013 Dodge Charger stock car with the 2012 Dodge Charger road car

Dodge leaving NASCAR after 2012 (video)

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2012 - 10:59AM

The hoards of faithful Dodge loving NASCAR fans around the country received some very bad news this week as SRT Motorsports President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Gilles announced that Dodge would be pulling out of the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series after the current 2012 racing season.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class: Germany’s most attractive car

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2012 - 10:44AM

Readers of Germany’s leading car magazine AUTO BILD, have voted the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class the most attractive German car on the planet.

Jaguar F-Type: The most tested car in company history

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2012 - 8:43AM

The all-new Jaguar F-TYPE convertible will make its first global appearance in production form in Paris after some of the most grueling testing by any automaker.

With the help of the Auto Bleu, Mitsubishi sold 100,000 i MiEVs to Peugeot

Mitsubishi i MiEV Shipped 100,000 To Peugeot And Citroen

By Nicolas Zart on August 10, 2012 - 5:07AM

Peugeot and Mitsubishi have worked together to commercialize the i MiEV in Europe via Peugeot as its rebadged version called the iOn.

Lamborghini Aventador start-stop button is fighter-jet cool

AAA answers questions about engine stop-start technologies

By Aaron Turpen on August 10, 2012 - 3:19AM

Predictions say that over eight million cars on the road in the U.S. will have engine stop-start technologies by 2017. AAA's experts and engineers issued a statement answering a few questions about this sometimes confusing technology.

GM recalls over 36k Chevrolet Impala police cars over suspension concerns

By Anthony Faccenda on August 9, 2012 - 10:36PM

The recall, which affects 36,413 vehicles in the U.S., comes one day after GM recalled 1,713 Impala police sedans in Canada.

Governor Mary Fallin addresses the CNG meeting. Photo courtesy of Gov. office

Automakers converge in Oklahoma discussing Governors' CNG RFP

By Don Bain on August 9, 2012 - 6:14PM

Representatives of America's automakers, including the Big Three, met yesterday with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and knowledgeable procurement authorities to discuss aspects of the multi-state Request for Proposal (RFP) submitted last month.

Mitsubishi recalls i-MiEV electric cars due to air bag problems

By Anthony Faccenda on August 9, 2012 - 11:20AM

The safety recall affects over 300 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada.

AC Schintzer tunes BMW's M Carbon Bike Racer

Let AC Schnitzer Tune Your Electric BMW M Bike Carbon Racer

By Nicolas Zart on August 9, 2012 - 4:36AM

AC Schnitzer, the famous BMW tuner is now turning its attention to the future by making its magic and sorcerer’s touch available on BMW’s M Bike Carbon Racer electric bicycle.

Tipcharge ups the electric car charge app ante

Tipcharge Keeping Your Electric Car On The Go

By Nicolas Zart on August 9, 2012 - 3:58AM

While there are more and more electric car apps available, finding the one that fits best is becoming a daunting task. Here is a closer look at another contender, Tipcharge.

Ford going to the cloud, joins Road Train tests in Europe

By Aaron Turpen on August 9, 2012 - 3:09AM

Ford has joined the Daimler-led simTD V2X project in Germany, a car-to-car and car-to-infrastructure communications testing project involving 120 vehicles overall.

Study: parents are often using inappropriate car seats

By Aaron Turpen on August 9, 2012 - 2:32AM

A new study by researchers at the University of Michigan shows that many children are graduated to front-facing car seats too early and many older children are not put in appropriate boosters.

2013 Buick Verano Turbo priced under $30K, exactly in line with competitors

By John Goreham on August 8, 2012 - 9:42PM

That price will help the Buick get noticed in a very tough market segment as it tries to win customers from luxury makes Lexus, Acura and Infiniti, but the mainstream brands seem to be the Verano's real competition.

Jim Lentz at the debut of the Prius C earlier this year. Courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota CEO Jim Lentz touts teamwork at Car Automotive Research Seminar

By Don Bain on August 8, 2012 - 6:15PM

With an analogy of how the V-shape Canadian geese utilize in migrations increases the lift of those behind the leader, Jim Lentz, president and CEO for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc, implored the 2012 Car Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar to adopt cooperative teamwork to build a better auto industry.

Electric car owners immune to gasoline price spikes

By David Herron on August 8, 2012 - 5:51PM

On Monday the Chevron refinery in Richmond CA blew up, disrupting gasoline supply on the West Coast, and a spike in gasoline prices, but electric car owners drive on blissfully unaffected by the turmoil.

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