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.

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.”

2013 Ford Fusion offering amazing features and choices with gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models

By David Herron on July 17, 2012 - 9:26PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion will offer the broadest range of drive train and sustainability choices in Ford's Power of Choice concept of enabling the customer to choose the drive train that suits their needs.

A video image of a technician working with RUTH. Photo courtesy of FORD.

Ford's new robot has only one arm, but she is a smart girl with an attitude

By Don Bain on July 17, 2012 - 5:32PM

You can’t hurt this Ford robot’s feelings by disagreeing with her, but you won’t get very far either, as her opinions have empirical evidence to reinforce them. Remind you of anyone?

GM offers up new first images of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

By Patrick Rall on July 17, 2012 - 5:25PM

It has been months since General Motors offered up the first official production information on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE but as we near the launch of the 2013 model year vehicles – GM has offered up a handful of official images of the new Mustang Boss 302-fighting, Bowtie-clad muscle car.

Volvo recalls 2011-2013 S80 sedans over transmission-related stalling risks

By Patrick Rall on July 17, 2012 - 4:38PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new recall of 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year Volvo S80 sedans over a concern that the transmission may not properly downshift – increasing the likelihood of an accident should the Swedish sedan stall in traffic.

Wirelessly charge your electric or plug-in hybrid

Electric Cars Charged Without Cables, Without Touching

By Nicolas Zart on July 17, 2012 - 4:19PM

When it comes to introducing risk free electric cars into the mainstream, car rental is a no-brainer. Wireless charging systems could be just the right push to increase the adoption and convenience.

Would you rent out your GM vehicle to strangers if OnStar could keep track of it for you?

By Aaron Turpen on July 17, 2012 - 4:09PM

General Motors has opened up its OnStar service to peer-to-peer car sharing service RelayRides, allowing people to share their cars through the P2P renter's experience with OnStar as the control system.

CO Gov. John Hickenlooper, OK Gov. Mary Fallin and OK Sec. Energy Michael Ming

The race is on and Natural Gas is coming up the back stretch

By Don Bain on July 17, 2012 - 1:48PM

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma Secretary of Energy Michael Ming and Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce Dave Lopez met with U.S. auto manufacturers yesterday, to pitch a multi-state, bi-partisan compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle initiative.

Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids will make be the bulk of profit for carmakers

Betting On Hybrids Until Electric Cars Are Mainstream

By Nicolas Zart on July 17, 2012 - 1:41PM

Carmakers bet everything on hybrid for the next 8 years until pure electric cars become the de facto solution.

Nissan’s best-selling Versa shakes up the sub-compact market

By John Goreham on July 17, 2012 - 11:13AM

The Nissan Versa, leader in its segment, is not satisfied, and is planning a bold move in 2013.

The Next Step After Battery Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on July 17, 2012 - 10:37AM

In order to answer this multi-trillion dollar question, researchers, companies and engineers could turn to history. One of the most enigmatic characters of our past, still shrouded in thick mystery, who has lent his name to a new car company might give us a clue, Nikola Tesla.

Mercedes announces production of a new compact SUV

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2012 - 7:43AM

Mercedes-Benz will be bringing an all-new compact SUV to production that will be built alongside the new A-Class.

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550. Photo courtesy of MBUSA.

Mercedes-Benz next generation 2013 GL-Class Uberwagens

By Don Bain on July 17, 2012 - 3:02AM

Fresh from a redesign and only now marking its second generation, the Mercedes Benz GL-Class may have a retro look, but it’s definitely looking forward with state-of-the-art safety technology that not only sees impacts before you do, but notices if you’re getting drowsy, too.

First Mercedes A-Class rolls off assembly line with attractive pricing

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2012 - 9:45PM

The first 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class rolled off the assembly line today in Rastatt, Germany with a surprisingly low base price.

Electric cars to become inevitable, cost competitive, by 2020ish says report

By David Herron on July 16, 2012 - 9:05PM

Falling battery pack prices will contribute to lower cost of ownership for electric cars, and a few years into the future electric cars could be cheaper to own than gasoline powered ones, according to a report from McKinsey Quarterly.

Porsche may debut a Panamera Shooting Brake at the Paris Motor Show

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2012 - 5:28PM

The Porsche brand is working hard to offer something sporty and luxurious to every prospective supercar buy and this point is amplified by the rumors that the German sports car builder could be expanding their Panamera sedan lineup with a new shooting brake designed to compete with the new Mercedes Benz CLS Shooting Brake.

The Lethal Performance 2013 Shelby GT500

Lethal Performance runs a 9.77 quarter mile with the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2012 - 4:18PM

The Mustang tuning experts at Lethal Performance took their 2013 Shelby GT500 to the dragstrip of Palm Beach International Raceway with the hopes of getting into the 9-second range and the result – a stunning 9.77 second quarter mile time with a trap speed of 148.8 miles per hour.

The 2013 Lexus ES350 & ES 300h. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

2013 Lexus ES 350 and ES 300h pricing announced

By Don Bain on July 16, 2012 - 3:40PM

Now you can get a hybrid luxury automobile at the very attractive price point of $38,850, only $2,750 more than the V6 variant on a 40-mpg vehicle.

The 2013 SRT Viper GTS caught sporting metallic blue near Detroit

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2012 - 2:45PM

This past Saturday, our spy cameras caught a 2013 SRT Viper GTS out cruising Metro Detroit area roads in a dark metallic blue that harkens back to the blue featured on the debut of the original Viper GTS Coupe in 1996 – a color choice that will almost certainly be a big hit with Viper enthusiasts should it become a production option.

The 2013 Dodge Dart rally car with the 2013 Dodge Dart Rallye production model

2013 Dodge Dart gets first motorsports win at Global RallyCross New Hampshire

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2012 - 12:55PM

This past weekend marked a major milestone in the life of the 2013 Dodge Dart as Travis Pastrana took his Discount Tire/Red Bull Racing Dodge Dart rally car to the winner’s circle for the first time – dominating the field at the 4th event of the Global RallyCross season at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Lotus opting out of the Paris Auto Salon

By Aaron Turpen on July 16, 2012 - 12:50PM

Lotus has announced that they will not be attending the Paris Auto Salon this year, after making a huge splash two years ago with not one, but six concepts. Now, with top-level shakeups, the company is re-thinking its global strategy.

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