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.

2013 Volvo V40 introduces breakthrough lifesaving feature

By John Goreham on May 23, 2012 - 8:19AM

New 2013 Volvo V40 will offer unique pedestrian airbag feature that will save many lives.

Mazda and Alfa Romeo to build new roadster

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2012 - 7:31AM

Mazda and Fiat have announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development and manufacturing of a new roadster.

The Route hybrid electric powertrain for fleet trucks. Photo courtesy of Wrights

The time for the Hybrid Electric Fleet Truck is now

By Don Bain on May 23, 2012 - 1:22AM

Wrightspeed is a provider of hybrid powertrains that can be retrofitted to existing delivery trucks to create a Hybrid Electric Fleet Truck (HEFT) with an electric motor drive and a diesel generator to create much greater fuel savings than passenger cars ever could, regardless of fuel efficiency.

Ford returns to pawn shop to pick up its stuff

By John Goreham on May 22, 2012 - 8:14PM

Change in fortunes for Ford results in some treasures being returned to the company.

Toyota showcased the Prius in New York on Earth Day last month. Photo©TMS

Toyota hits the mile marker of 4 million hybrids sold

By Don Bain on May 22, 2012 - 7:03PM

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM) has recently announced reaching the mile marker of four million in global hybrid sales as of this April, from18 different hybrid models available in 80 countries around the world. During 2012, hybrid vehicles have accounted for a full 15 percent of the brand’s global sales.

Ford shipping Focus Electric models to dealerships

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 5:47PM

According to multiple sources, Ford Motor Company has begun shipping the initial wave of for-sale examples of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric to select dealerships in a very small launch market.

Tesla Model S to be delivered sooner and with longer driving range than expected

By David Herron on May 22, 2012 - 3:55PM

Tesla Motors announced today that Model S deliveries would begin on June 22, 2012, a month earlier than planned, and that the 85 kWh model will give a 320 mile driving range, 20 miles further than previously expected.

M. The Most Powerful Letter in the World

The Next BMW M3 sedan will pack turbocharged inline 6

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 12:47PM

The modern BMW M3 raised some eyebrows when it was introduced with a naturally aspirated V8 engine but BMW purists should be appeased when the next generation of the BMW M3 arrives with an inline 6 cylinder engine – likely featuring forced induction.

Electric Car Insurance, The Hidden Story

By Nicolas Zart on May 22, 2012 - 12:27PM

It’s true, we are guilty as charged of only talking about the benefits of electric cars, EV in terms of performance and that “green” feeling. But who talks of EV car insurance?

The Synergy Aircraft offers better fuel economy than most cars

By Aaron Turpen on May 22, 2012 - 12:08PM

Having undergone flight tests, the Synergy craft has shown that it's capable of 40mpg.

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang runs stock 11.60s, bests ZL1 again

By Patrick Rall on May 22, 2012 - 11:29AM

A few weeks ago, General Motors made big news when they offered video of the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 running a stock high 11 second quarter mile but the battle of high end muscle cars has just heated up as the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 has turned out a stock quarter mile time of 11.6.

2012 Ford Focus Electric Yahoo Pluggedin

2012 Ford Focus Electric stars in on-line celebrity game starting May 28th

By John Goreham on May 22, 2012 - 11:21AM

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric joins a celebrity cast star in a web program called Pluggedin hosted by Yahoo.

2013 Shelby GT500 shows more power after dyno test [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2012 - 8:27AM

Steve Turner, editor-in-chief of 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords magazine, put a 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 on a dyno and got some amazing results.

Steven Tyler's Hennessey Venom GT Spyder gets dyno tested

By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2012 - 7:59AM

Steven Tyler's 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder is close to being done and gets a test on the Hennessey dyno.

Buick Regal GS hits 162 mph on public roads

Buick Regal Clocked Doing 162 MPH in Nevada

By Keith Griffin on May 22, 2012 - 7:01AM

A 2012 Buick Regal GS has been tapped going 162 mph on the open road – and it's all perfectly legal.

The VW Amarok in action. Photo Courtesy of VWVans.UK

Volkswagen aggressively targeting Toyota's light truck market in Latin America

By Don Bain on May 21, 2012 - 11:27PM

Volkswagen has designs on the small but rapidly growing Latin American market for light commercial vehicles, such as light trucks and commercial vans in Central and South America as well as the nations of the Caribbean.

A screenshot of the 2013 BMW M5 configurator

Build your 2013 BMW M5 online now

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2012 - 5:37PM

The 2013 BMW M5 is one of the highest performance sedans in the world and while a price starting at $90,785 will prevent most people from buying this incredible piece of German machinery, we can all dream as we build our dream M5 on the new online configurator.

Nissan's e-NV200 electric van wins prestigious Fleet World Honours eco award

By David Herron on May 21, 2012 - 4:32PM

A year before it's slated to launch to go into production, the Nissan e-NV200 takes the Environment Award at the 2012 Fleet World Honours.

New video of the 2013 SRT Viper clearing its throat at Moparpalooza

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2012 - 4:31PM

Moparpalooza took place yesterday at Fair Oaks Motors in Chantilly Virginia and one of the star attractions at the big Mopar show was the 2013 SRT Viper – and as the new supercar was leaving one opportunistic videographer got footage of the 2013 Viper starting, idling, revving and driving away.

Chrysler wins OBIE for Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty ad campaign

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2012 - 3:16PM

The Chrysler Group recently received an OBIE award for their innovative billboard campaign featuring the Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition on a unique billboard using backlighting that showed different images during the day and night.

Record breaking Ford Mustang reaches new milestone

By John Goreham on May 21, 2012 - 1:42PM

Ford Mustang gallops past the 4,000,000 Facebook Fan mark

2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan safest for 5 reasons

By John Goreham on May 21, 2012 - 1:06PM

BMW 2012 3 Series named Top Safety Pick for crash test and has 5 unusual technologies to keep passengers safe.

Full Forza 4 Porsche Expansion Pack details including complete vehicle list

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2012 - 1:05PM

Tomorrow morning, the Porsche Expansion Pack for Forza Motorsport 4 will hit the Xbox Marketplace, finally bringing the Porsche brand to what is arguably the best driving game on the market today and today we have a good look at what is included.

The Jeep Wrangler at the Chicago Auto Show

Chrysler recalls 2010 Jeep Wrangler over fire risk

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2012 - 11:31AM

The Chrysler Group has just announced that they are recalling almost 68,000 Jeep Wrangler sport utility vehicles from the 2010 model year over a concern that debris could get packed between the catalytic converter and the protective underbody skid plate – possibly leading to a fire under the vehicle.

Next-generation WRX previewed by Advanced Tourer Concept

By Denis Flierl on May 21, 2012 - 8:05AM

The Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept that was unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show was a preview of the next-generation WRX.

Toyota CEO names favorite cars from competition

By Denis Flierl on May 21, 2012 - 7:53AM

Toyota President Akio Toyoda speaking at the Japan Automobile Manufacturer’s Association meeting, named his favorite cars from the competition.

Ferrari exhibition in China showcases the best Ferraris from the future and past

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 20, 2012 - 8:29PM

Ferrari has just kicked off a stunning exhibition of new and old Ferrari's in the Italian Center in the Shanghai Expo Park, marking a push forward for Ferrari into China.

Riccardo Romagnoli wins Maserati Trofeo in Spain

Romagnoli and Sernagiotto Take Advantage of Pole Positions

By Keith Griffin on May 20, 2012 - 4:44PM

Starting in the pole position paid off for Riccardo Romagnoli and Giorgio Sernagiotto at today's Maserati Trofeo MC World Series in Spain.

Audi Wins Nürburgring 24 Hour Race and Finishes Second, Too

By Keith Griffin on May 20, 2012 - 4:01PM

The top two spots at Nürburgring 24 Hour Race were claimed by a dominant 1-2 finish courtesy of customer squads Team Phoenix and Mamerow Racing.

Diane Kruger co-stars with Mercedes-Benz F-CELL

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2012 - 7:40AM

Actress Diane Kruger and other eco-conscious consumers hit the road with the hydrogen-powered Mercedes-Benz F-Cell.

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