Automotive News (Page 987)

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.

Ford responds to Consumer Reports' claim that MyFord Touch "stinks"

By Anthony Faccenda on August 28, 2012 - 6:56PM

According to Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.’s global marketing chief, Ford is committed to making the MyFord Touch system an industry-leader in infotainment technology.

Chinese firm Youngman to help Spyker build the Saab 9-3 - sort of

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 4:12PM

Spyker has announced that Chinese firm Youngman Lotus plans to invest more than $43 million US dollars (€35,000,000 Euros) in the Spyker brand to help build the Spyker D8 SUV along with a new midsized car based on the Phoenix architecture that was going to underpin the next generation Saab 9-3.

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Tricolore

The Lamborghini Gallardo replacement should pack RWD, AWD, less variants

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 2:38PM

Little is known about the supercar set to replace the current Lamborghini Gallardo but thanks to a discussion between Lamborghini America COO Michael Lock and the folks at Car & Driver – we have some insight into what we can expect when the new “entry level” Lambo arrives in the next few years.

Source: White House Fuel Economy Report, NHTSA

New CAFE standards to clean the environment, save money, reduce fossil fuel dependency

By David Herron on August 28, 2012 - 2:37PM

The new 54.5 miles/gallon (equivalent) CAFE standards are set to cause a dramatic reduction in fuel consumption, reducing dependency on foreign oil, reducing environmental pollution, and saving the American Economy over a trillion dollars, what's not to like about it?

GM to idle Chevy Volt plant for 4 weeks in September, October

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 12:10PM

While GM has not confirmed the news, unnamed sources have indicated that the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly Plant that builds the Chevrolet Volt will take four weeks off starting in September and running through October – marking the second time this year where GM has paused production of the hot selling electric Chevy.

2013 Buick Encore enters market with outstanding fuel economy

By John Goreham on August 28, 2012 - 11:54AM

Buicks cute ‘ute joins the low 30s highway mileage club, but will buyers expect more performance from a compct premium vehicle?

The Media Harms Alternative Energy Cars

By Nicolas Zart on August 28, 2012 - 10:29AM

The traditional role of the media to report the news as is and stay away from sensationalist headlines is obviously a long gone myth. The latest insistence to focus on the negative aspects of first generation cars does more harm than good to an already weak automotive industry.

New Nissan LEaf 2013 could have different battery pack

UPDATED: 2013 Nissan Leaf Gets Upgraded Battery Pack

By Nicolas Zart on August 28, 2012 - 9:51AM

The third year of the first all-electric mass produced Nissan Leaf is set to upgrade a few components and maybe its battery pack. Report hint at a cheaper battery cell.

Jaguar joins forces with singer Lana Del Rey on new ad campaign

By Anthony Faccenda on August 27, 2012 - 7:06PM

Del Rey will help the luxury automaker promote its all-new F-Type coupe, which will be revealed next month in Paris.

Toyota offers $1000 rebate on Scion FR-S

By John Goreham on August 27, 2012 - 6:59PM

Ahh, but you have to be either a recent college graduate, a nurse, or an electrician. Details below.

Coda recalls 78 electric cars for misinstalled air bags

By David Herron on August 27, 2012 - 6:30PM

Electric car maker Coda Automotive issued a recall for 78 of its electric cars due to improperly installed side curtain airbags.

Dr. Phil's classic '57 Chevy stolen

By Anthony Faccenda on August 27, 2012 - 5:21PM

Dr. Phil's vintage Chevy was reportedly stolen just hours after arriving in a Burbank repair shop.

An image from All from One Place. Photo courtesy of Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz expands standard telematics with mbrace2

By Don Bain on August 27, 2012 - 4:39PM

The entire Mercedes-Benz 2013 line-up will feature the mbrace2 cloud-based connectivity suite, the latest telematics innovation from the luxury brand. A related promotional campaign will impress upon potential customers how the system keeps them full engaged in their digital life while on the go.

Ford investing $600 million in third China plant

By Aaron Turpen on August 27, 2012 - 4:34PM

Ford is investing $600M in its third Chinese production facility as it grows its partnership with Changan Ford Mazda Automobile (CFMA).

Nissan announces Final Frontier for Smyrna

By Aaron Turpen on August 27, 2012 - 4:19PM

Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant has seen its final Frontier truck model off the line and is now going all-unibody as the automaker moves its North American truck-based vehicle production entirely to its new facility in Canton, Mississippi.

GM and Chrysler ban Presidential campaign visits

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2012 - 3:55PM

General Motors and the Chrysler Group have both banned visits at any of their facilities by either of the Presidential hopefuls until after the election on November 6th in an effort to keep their company name from being involved in either of the campaign trails.

Two Different Electric Car Strategies With Peugeot And Renault

By Nicolas Zart on August 27, 2012 - 1:51PM

Traditionally, Peugeot and Renault have been different and have never taken the same path or strategy to building cars. Never has this been more obvious than with the introduction of their respective electric cars.

Drayson Racing Technologies advises Formula E

Drayson Racing Technologies Gets Serious About Racing

By Nicolas Zart on August 27, 2012 - 1:13PM

Drayson Racing Technologies has just signed an agreement with Formula E Limited and will act as an advisor to Formula E Holdings Limited.

GM helps to develops new rear impact crash protection technology

By John Goreham on August 27, 2012 - 12:28PM

GM continues its longstanding research and development with a new emphasis on rear impact injury prevention.

A customized Chevrolet Sonic Sedan at SEMA 2011

GM recalls 44k+ 2012 Chevy Sonic over windshield washer issues

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2012 - 12:08PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and General Motors have announced a recall of select 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedans and hatchbacks over a concern that the windshield wiper washer system may not function as expected, which could decrease visibility and increase the chances of an accident.

GM granted 30 day extension to address ridiculous Spyker/Saab lawsuit

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2012 - 11:01AM

General Motors has been granted a 30 day extension to reply to the absurd $3 billion lawsuit presented by Spyker which claims that GM intentionally worked to drive the Saab brand into bankruptcy after Spyker purchased the failing brand from GM.

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 models coming with new levels of performance

By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2012 - 7:52AM

Porsche has announced that the 2013 911 Carrera 4 models are lighter, faster and will come with improved wet or dry performance.

Auto sales brisk in August defying dire predictions

By Don Bain on August 26, 2012 - 7:28PM

Some economists have significantly tempered their auto sales predictions for 2012, but brisk sales in August are defying such dire predictions and putting the nation back on track for 14.5 million unit sales this year.

The SunStation from Princeton Satellite Systems

Solar powered electric car charging from Princeton Satellite Systems

By David Herron on August 26, 2012 - 6:37PM

Princeton Satellite Systems has developed an integrated solar powered electric car charging station for off-the-grid electric car charging.

One of Houston’s Nissan Leaf electric cars parked in front of City Hall (Photo c

City of Houston adding Nissan Leafs to municipal employee car sharing network

By David Herron on August 26, 2012 - 4:13PM

The Oil Capital of the World, Houston, is launching a car sharing network for municipal employees, in partnership with Zipcar, including 25 Nissan Leafs in in the car sharing fleet.

The US Needs China For Electric Cars To Grow

By Nicolas Zart on August 26, 2012 - 12:25PM

It might seem obvious to few, shocking to others but without the help and market share in China, the economy in general and electric cars face a slow profitability.

2013 Altima amidst the aircraft at the Rocky Mountain Air Show

Nissan NEXT goes West

By Aaron Turpen on August 26, 2012 - 4:12AM

Torque News' own Don Bain and Aaron Turpen attended the Nissan NEXT traveling infocenter when it arrived at the Rocky Mountain Air Show near Denver, Colorado this weekend. Find out where to be NEXT and get hands-on test driving NIssan's newest cars in a no-pressure, fun and informative environment.

Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012 broke another record

Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012 Beats Record High

By Nicolas Zart on August 25, 2012 - 2:10PM

Get ready for another stratospheric price result at this year’s Russo and Steele Monterey Auction 2012. Again the auctions defied any recession logic and proved once more that quality collector car still prime.

DriveNow becomes ParkNow and offers more cars from BMW

BMW Expands Its DriveNow Program With ParkNow

By Nicolas Zart on August 25, 2012 - 1:12PM

There probably isn’t a week that goes by without some BMW related news and in our case, part of their upcoming i3 and i8 production strategy. The company has expanded its San Francisco DriveNow program with 70 other “luxurious” cars, called the ParkNow program.

UK only Subaru WRX STI 340R is mouth watering

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2012 - 9:30AM

The Subaru WRX STI is already a rocket on wheels, but in the UK, the high-performance car now comes as a 340R with even more horsepower and torque.

Subscribe to