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.

August 2012 proves positive for Chrysler as they lead the Big 3 in growth

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2012 - 1:12PM

August 2012 was a good month for the Chrysler Group with an improvement of 14% marking the 29th consecutive month of year over year gains thanks to all five of the Group brands posting positive gains – helping the smallest of the Detroit automakers to post its best August since 2007 while leading the Big 3 in sales growth.

First look at the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid

By Anthony Faccenda on September 5, 2012 - 1:07PM

Honda looks to give rival automaker Toyota a run for its money in the plug-in hybrid market.

Is The Yo Mobile For Real?

By Nicolas Zart on September 5, 2012 - 1:03PM

If you haven’t heard of the “Yo Mobile”, we’ll forgive you weren’t aware of Russia’s first hybrid car launch. Unfortunately, it was delayed until 2014.

Future dude designs the Dodge Dart TFT display

The 2nd Dodge Dart TV spot kicks off a new wave of advertising

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2012 - 11:47AM

The Chrysler Group has just posted the newest television advertisement for the 2013 Dodge Dart, titled “How to Make the Most Hi-Tech Car”, which will debut on the small screen tonight during the NFL season opener on NBC – marking the beginning of a new wave of advertising for the sporty new compact spanning broadcast and print.

Volta Industries adds 20 free Hawaiian charging stations

Hawaiian Volta Industries Triple Charging Station Network

By Nicolas Zart on September 5, 2012 - 11:08AM

With a little help from investment firm, Hawaii Angels, Volta Industries plans to add twenty more charging stations on the Islands by the end of the year. Hawaii is a natural for electric cars with abundant natural renewal resources.

2014 Mazda6 will feature a new fuel-efficient diesel

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2012 - 8:03AM

Mazda will unveil the all-new 2014 Mazda6 Wagon and Sedan at the 2012 Paris Motor Show and they will feature a new fuel-efficient diesel drivetrain.

2014 Ford Fiesta gets new global design and technology

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2012 - 7:14AM

Ford has released details on the all-new 2014 Ford Fiesta ahead of its debut in Paris next month.

The all new Camry Hybrid. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

Toyota reports a 40 percent jump in August sales led by all-new Camry

By Don Bain on September 4, 2012 - 7:24PM

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has just reported August 2012 sales of 188,520 units, a jump of 40.2 percent compared to August of last year and based on a daily selling rate (DSR). By raw volume alone, unadjusted for 27 selling days in August 2012 as opposed to 26 such days in 2011, TMS sales were up 45.6 percent from the same period a year ago.

All-new 2014 VW Golf gets complete makeover

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2012 - 7:08PM

The all-new 2014 Volkswagen Golf has broken cover in Berlin and is lighter and more fuel efficient than the previous generation model.

The Chevrolet Camaro battles beat in August 2012, beating Mustang, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2012 - 6:09PM

The Chevrolet Camaro did what it has not been able to do since April of this year, posting higher sales than the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in a month where the Mustang has been as close as it has been all year in passing the Camaro for the top spot in muscle car sales.

The great year continues for Chevy Volt, crushing the Nissan Leaf in August 2012 sales

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2012 - 4:49PM

General Motors predicted that the Chevrolet Volt would have its best month ever with more than 2,500 units sold and as the August 2012 sales statement has been issued, the Volt has vastly exceeded that number - moving a whopping 2,831 units and continuing the landslide beating of the Nissan Leaf.

United States Court of Appeals Dismisses Lawsuit Against E15

By Nicolas Zart on September 4, 2012 - 3:19PM

The US Court of Appeals has sided once again with the corn industry and shoving down our throats E15. Why can’t we have a choice?

Smith Electric Vehicles Slashes Production Targets Again

By Nicolas Zart on September 4, 2012 - 1:39PM

There was a time when it seems Smith Electric Vehicles would take the world of electric trucks by storm. Today again, they announced another production target slash, sending an uncertain message to a shaky market.

McLaren building special MP4 12C dubbed Project Alpha for McLaren Chicago

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2012 - 1:13PM

Supercar builder McLaren will build six examples of a special edition version of their 2012 MP4-12C coupe currently dubbed “Project Alpha” for their Chicago area dealership – offering a unique look and enhanced performance compared to non-Project Alpha 12C coupes for the 2012 model year.

The Bentley XP9F plug-in hybrid should give Porsche and Audi competition

A Bentley XP9F Plug-In Hybrid For The Competition

By Nicolas Zart on September 4, 2012 - 12:34PM

When we think of traditional high-class British cars, such as Rolls Royce and Bentley, the term alternative energy doesn’t necessarily register on our radar. It seems Bentley is intent on producing no less than a plug-in hybrid.

Suspense builds ahead of Audi’s reveal of new 2013 RS 5 Cabriolet

By John Goreham on September 4, 2012 - 9:21AM

Thursday at 2:00 the world will see the new 2013 Audi RS 5 convertible and learn details of its incredible drivetrain. Here is what we might see.

Ford's 1.0-liter EcoBoost racer beats Lamborghini time at Nurburgring

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2012 - 7:39AM

Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost Formula Ford race car has scored one of the fastest lap times ever at Germany’s famed Nurburgring, higher on the list than the 700 horsepower Lamborghini Aventador.

Hyundai suffers worst monthly sales in over 3 years

By Anthony Faccenda on September 3, 2012 - 10:09PM

August proved to be the automaker's first monthly sales dip since the recession.

The new 2013 BMW 114d. Photo from BMWblog site.

BMW adding diesel model to entry level 1-Series

By Don Bain on September 3, 2012 - 9:06PM

BMW announced just today the coming addition of the BMW 144d, a diesel powered addition to the brand’s entry-level sedans, hatchbacks, coupes and convertibles.

Ford's 350 millionth vehicle rolls off the line in Rayong, Thailand. Photo court

Ford Focus the world's best selling nameplate

By Don Bain on September 3, 2012 - 5:50PM

In the first half of 2012, the Ford Focus has sold 489,616 units worldwide, making it the best selling nameplate in the world during that period.

Saab's next 9-3 should be electric in 18 months

SAAB Officially Becomes Electric Car Maker

By Nicolas Zart on September 3, 2012 - 1:50PM

The finalization of the purchase of Saab by a Hong Kong company is here. The new company promises an electric car within 18 months.

2013 Volvo V40 is the safest car on the planet

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2012 - 12:28PM

The all-new 2013 Volvo V40 has received the top rating in the Euro NCAP collision test making the sedan the best ever recorded by the institute.

Paparazzi evading 2013 Mercedes GL 63 AMG breaks cover

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2012 - 7:43AM

The ultra-performance 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG luxury off-roader celebrated its world debut at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012.

2013 Sentra delivers 40 mpg highway, 34 mpg combined

By Aaron Turpen on September 2, 2012 - 6:29AM

The new 2013 Nissan Sentra has a new engine and next-generation CVT offering higher efficiency and better MPG, yet the car is larger than ever.

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month being spearheaded by Volvo, Hyundai

By Aaron Turpen on September 2, 2012 - 3:33AM

Both Hyundai, with its Hope On Wheels program, and Volvo, with its sponsorship of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, are spearheading September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Election 2012 - Top 10 Presidential influences on the automotive industry

By Anthony Faccenda on September 1, 2012 - 8:13PM

With election season in mind, we take a look at how the office of the President has directly and indirectly influenced the automotive industry.

Jaguar Announces 200 C-X75 Plug-In Hybrids

By Nicolas Zart on September 1, 2012 - 5:48PM

Jaguar stunned us a few months ago with its amazing C-X75 plug-in hybrid concept. Now the famous carmaker announces up to 200 C-X75 of these plug-in hybrids.

The LE Concept will be at the Paris Auto Show

Infiniti DNA Emerg-e Into LE Concept

By Nicolas Zart on September 1, 2012 - 12:27PM

Infiniti is beating the iron while red hot with the introduction of the LE Concept at the Paris Auto Show. The Emerg-E will be showcased right next to it.

All-new 2013 BMW M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe are back

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2012 - 10:42AM

After a two-year hiatus, the ultra-high-performance 2013 BMW M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe are back on U.S. shores.

Dr. Phil speaks out about stolen Chevy, reward offered

By Anthony Faccenda on August 31, 2012 - 11:38PM

An understandably shaken McGraw expressed his love for the classic 1957 Chevy to Drive On.

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