Automotive News (Page 993)

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.

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.

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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.

Wells Fargo offers easy low monthly payment plans for Tesla Model S

By David Herron on June 22, 2012 - 6:40PM

If you're longing for a Tesla Model S, the worlds first premium luxury electric car, but scratching your head over how to pay for the car, Wells Fargo has your back with a financing plan.

Original speed limit graphic © 2012 by Don Bain

If you want safe driving kids, don't name them Rupert or Juliet

By Don Bain on June 22, 2012 - 6:40PM

Drivers named Rupert or Juliet have been found the most likely to have multiple speeding tickets by the British insurance firm, Diamond, a female-focused coverage provider. Frankly, it cost less to insure female drivers.

David Coulthard catches 178 mph golf ball in Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2012 - 5:35PM

Watch Formula 1 legend David Coulthard catch a golf ball going 178 mph in a moving Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster.

Next generation BMW M5 will not offer a manual transmission

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2012 - 2:53PM

The BMW M5 is one of the highest performance 4-door sedans in the world, with a twin turbo V8 sending 560 horsepower to the rear wheels by means of a 6-speed manual transmission but when the next generation M5 rolls out in the no-so-distant future, the only transmission available with be a dual clutch unit.

BMW i Born Electric Tour Distances German EV Competition

By Nicolas Zart on June 22, 2012 - 2:14PM

BMW is opening its i Born Electric Tour with a bang, waving the local competition a friendly goodbye and thumbing its nose at the Italian sleepy EV movement.

BMW accelerates the dream with the 2013 M6 Coupe and Convertible

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2012 - 12:16PM

The 2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible combine luxury, performance and technology in an alluring package.

The Lexus LFA is almost sold out

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2012 - 12:07PM

If you have been taking your time, saving your pennies to buy a new Lexus LFA, don’t delay much longer as the Japanese supercar is reportedly almost completely sold out in markets around the world.

The 2013 SRT Viper GTS from Forza Motorsport 4

The 2013 SRT Viper GTS arrives in Forza Motorsport 4

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2012 - 10:38AM

This morning, the 2013 SRT Viper GTS became available to the gaming public as the new SRT Viper Pack arrived in the marketplace of Xbox 360’s simulation racing game Forza Motorsport 4.

Which is a better premium crossover buy, diesel or hybrid

By John Goreham on June 22, 2012 - 10:34AM

Both diesel and gasoline hybrid crossovers get excellent mileage, but excell in different ways. Which would you choose?

2013 Porsche 911 gets faster with Exclusive performance

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2012 - 7:56AM

Porsche Exclusive is offering a performance enhancement kit for the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S with more power and more excitement.

Oklahoma says OK to CNG with rebates

By Aaron Turpen on June 22, 2012 - 3:25AM

Oklahoma has approved a rebate program for vehicle purchases or conversions to run on compressed natural gas (CNG).

Getting on in years? Ford's got your back

By Aaron Turpen on June 22, 2012 - 3:07AM

Researchers at Ford are developing features and technologies for an aging society.

Over 250 2013 Dodge Dart sedans in Auburn Hills

Michigan, Ohio dealerships get their first 2013 Dodge Darts

By Patrick Rall on June 21, 2012 - 7:52PM

Yesterday afternoon at the Palace of Auburn Hills, just a few miles from the Chrysler Group headquarters, around 250 Dodge dealerships from around the Michigan and Ohio areas received their first demonstration versions of the 2013 Dodge Dart.

Bill Ford, Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company, joins John C. Hollar, Preside

Ford's SYNC added to Computer History Museum at 7 years of age

By Don Bain on June 21, 2012 - 7:47PM

The Ford SYNC software interface that enables voice control of mobile phones and digital music players via Bluetooth or USB plugs has been inducted into the Computer History Museum in Mountain View CA.

3,600 miles with an electric Citroen Berlingo in Africa!

3,600 Miles on Electricity in Africa Come to an End

By Nicolas Zart on June 21, 2012 - 2:34PM

The Venturi challenges are both impressive and a technological feat, the last one having achieved 3,600 miles in an electric car in Africa.

Utah company builds Volt-like pickup truck

By Aaron Turpen on June 21, 2012 - 1:58PM

VIA Motors of Orem, Utah has built an extended range electric pickup truck that works in a way similar to a Chevrolet Volt. It is now being tested by, appropriately, a Utah power company.

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