Automotive News (Page 992)

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.

The pre-owned 2011 Lexus CT200 will cost an extra 1.6 percent this year. Photo e

NADA predicts price of used luxury vehicles to rise this year

By Don Bain on June 27, 2012 - 3:00AM

The supply of luxury used-vehicles up to 5-years-old is declining by 13% this year as compared to a 2011 and consequently the vehicles will appreciate by an average price increase of 1.9 to 2.9 percent this year due to declining inventory, according to Johathan Banks, senior analyst with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Used Car Guide.

Ouch! Consumer Reports says Scion iQ is “slow, uncomfortable and noisy”

By Anthony Faccenda on June 26, 2012 - 8:40PM

Consumer Reports refuses to mince words in their new review of the 2012 Scion iQ.

2013 Ford F-150 Limited: Luxury makes a comeback

By Denis Flierl on June 26, 2012 - 6:44PM

The Ford F-150 Limited is back and is more powerful, more luxurious and more expensive than any other F-150 ever built.

An image from the Hyundai Veloster RE:GENERATION website. Courtesy of Hyundai.

Hyundai takes coveted award for creativity via Veloster promotion

By Don Bain on June 26, 2012 - 3:53PM

Hyundai won a bronze Cannes Lion award over the weekend at the 2012 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France for a theatrical promotion focused around the Hyundai Veloster.

2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor gets even tougher

By Denis Flierl on June 26, 2012 - 8:11AM

Ford has announced details on the new 2013 F-150 SVT Raptor that will give it even more off-road performance. Details on how to win a free 2013 SVT Raptor are here.

2013 Ford Taurus EcoBoost gets EPA rating of 32mpg

By Aaron Turpen on June 26, 2012 - 3:33AM

The new Taurus EcoBoost will have a class-leading 32mpg highway, according to newly-released results from EPA tests.

Lazzarini wants to stuff a Ferrari into a Fiat 500

By Aaron Turpen on June 26, 2012 - 3:16AM

Italian design firm Lazzarini wants to put Ferrari power into the tiny Fiat 500 and see what happens. They're gonna need a shoehorn and some bacon grease.

A screenshot from the new Gymkhana 5 preview

Ken Block teases Gymkhana 5 - full video coming July 9th

By Patrick Rall on June 25, 2012 - 11:04PM

Today, Ken Block and the people at DC Shoes unveiled a short teaser of the upcoming Gymkhana 5 featuring a quick glimpse at the hoonage that will be included in the fifth installation of Ken’s amazing driving gymkhana videos ahead of the July 9th debut of the entire video.

State by state rankings for car repair costs

By Anthony Faccenda on June 25, 2012 - 7:44PM

Where does your state rank on the new CarMD study?

Free electric Nissan Taxi drive this past weekend in London

How To Get People Into Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on June 25, 2012 - 7:33PM

To the puzzling questions of how to get more people to try electric cars, the answers are many and simple.

2013 Audi A6 2.0T to get Quattro, 8-speed auto transmission

By Patrick Rall on June 25, 2012 - 6:56PM

The entry level (and fairly unpopular) Audi A6 2.0T is currently offered only with a front wheel drive configuration and the Audi Multitronic® continuously variable transmission (CVT) but when the 2013 models arrive, the base A6 will benefit from the Quattro all-wheel drive system and a traditional 8-speed automatic transmission.

An image from the event marking the first B-MAX produced in Craiovia. © Ford

Ford fires up B-MAX production in upgraded Romanian plant

By Don Bain on June 25, 2012 - 6:46PM

Ford is revving up production of the versatile B-MAX model in its thoroughly modernized manufacturing facility in Craiova, Romania. Ford has already spent $650 million out of a planned $875 million to bring the facility up to world class readiness to crank out the B-MAX.

2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee to be cut short by 2014 models

By Patrick Rall on June 25, 2012 - 4:51PM

The Chrysler Group is planning a refreshed Jeep Grand Cherokee for the 2014 model year and because of that, the 2013 Grand Cherokee models will have a very short production and sales cycle before being overshadowed by the new models.

The Goodyear Eagle F1-G3 High Performance tire from the company website

Wish happy birthday to the tires you drive

By Don Bain on June 25, 2012 - 4:42PM

On June 15, 1844 a man named Charles Goodyear patented a process now known as vulcanization, that simply involved adding sulfur to natural rubber and heating it. Thereafter the rubber would retain its flexibility even when cold, providing the embryonic beginnings of the modern tire, some of which still bear his name.

A screenshot of the 2013 BMW X1 build page

The 2013 BMW X1 build page is live, prices start at $31,545

By Patrick Rall on June 25, 2012 - 1:05PM

The build page for the 2013 BMW X1 is now live on BMWUSA.com and prospective buyers can now price out their ideal compact luxury sport ute with a price starting at just $31,545 for the rear wheel drive models and an entry price of $33,245 for all wheel drive models.

The Tesla Model S will delight kin many ways, including its amazing infotainment

Tesla Model S Promises Unsurpassed Visual User Experience

By Nicolas Zart on June 25, 2012 - 12:55PM

In an increasingly more and more sophisticated on-board infotainment system that dizzies the mind with stunning visuals, the all-electric Model S is the game changer.

Torsen differential brings superior traction to the 2013 Scion FR-S [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 25, 2012 - 7:51AM

The 2013 Scion FR-S uses a Torsen limited slip rear differential for superior traction and Scion explains how it works in this informative video.

Lincoln launches an iPad app for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln Goes High Tech to Sell New MKZ

By Keith Griffin on June 24, 2012 - 10:06PM

Lincoln has hitched its wagon to the rising star that is the iPad in an attempt to generate interest and possibly sales of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ.

Kia Optima racing scores double win in Canada

Kia Racing Breaks Through at Pirelli World Championship

By Keith Griffin on June 24, 2012 - 9:55PM

Kia racing had to head north of the border but it finally has not one, but two victories thanks to wins at the Pirelli World Challenge Championships at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

First 2013 SRT Viper brings $300K at Barrett-Jackson [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2012 - 7:34AM

The first production 2013 SRT Viper was sold at Barrett-Jackson and was auctioned for $300,000.

What a 2012 Range Rover on steroids looks like

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2012 - 6:26AM

Land Rover and Bowler have agreed to a brand partnership between the two British companies that will help both realize greater off-road performance success.

2013 Ford Escape is going to the dogs

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2012 - 6:19AM

The all-new 2013 Ford escape is one of the most pet-friendly vehicles on the market today and a perfect ride for National Take Your Dog to Work Day.

A United Parcel Service Van from the rear quarter. Location of image unknown. Im

UPS orders 150 trucks with plastic bodies

By Don Bain on June 23, 2012 - 5:08PM

United Parcel Service has placed an order for 150 delivery vans from Utilimaster featuring plastic bodies in a move expected to save up to 40 percent of the fuel consumed by comparable aluminum body trucks.

The Ideal Alternative Energy Car That Just Won’t Happen

By Nicolas Zart on June 23, 2012 - 3:02PM

In the quest to find better ways to transport our bodies and goods, the automobile world has adopted a somewhat healthy compromise of yesterday’s technology, gasoline and tomorrow’s alternative energy.

2013 BMW M5 is faster than a speeding bullet [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2012 - 9:00AM

The 2013 BMW M5 “Bullet” is a must-see video from BMW depicting the car doing its impression of a speeding bullet.

Build your own Aston Martin AM310 Vanquish

By Aaron Turpen on June 23, 2012 - 2:18AM

Want to build your own Aston Martin AM310 Vanquish with your choice of factory customizations? The Web builder is now live. Here are some of the cool options it includes.

Hideous Frankenstein-esque truckcar for sale on Craigslist

By Anthony Faccenda on June 22, 2012 - 11:49PM

Although the horrendous appearance of this vehicle can be described in words, it is best to just look at it.

Reality star Scott Disick selling flashy chrome Audi R8 on Ebay

By Anthony Faccenda on June 22, 2012 - 10:16PM

Disick's custom vehicle will set you back a cool $135,000.

Tesla delivers first Model S to customers, ushering in more to come

By David Herron on June 22, 2012 - 9:48PM

At a ceremony attended by Gov. Jerry Brown and other dignitaries, Tesla Motors made first customer deliveries of the Model S electric car, calling it the best car, period.

GM announces colossal recall of nearly 500k Chevy Cruze sedans

By Anthony Faccenda on June 22, 2012 - 6:41PM

The substantial recall was issued due to an under-shield engine problem, which may result in a fire.

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