Automotive News (Page 994)

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.

MINI's John Cooper Works lineup gets all-new engine

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2012 - 7:33AM

The entire MINI John Cooper Works lineup will get a new-generation engine that will increase efficiency.

Delphi has a new gasoline engine that beats most hybrids

By Aaron Turpen on May 20, 2012 - 4:11AM

What if we could get all of the fuel economy benefits of a hybrid car, but without adding all of the complex (and expensive) hybrid components? Delphi has an engine that it says can do that.

The CD player is becoming a thing of the past

By Aaron Turpen on May 20, 2012 - 3:47AM

Automakers are beginning to phase out the once-standard CD player from cars in favor of smaller, lighter technology that is more up to date.

The market share for SUVs is now larger than ever

By Aaron Turpen on May 20, 2012 - 3:27AM

Surprise, surprise. For those who thought the sport utility vehicle was down and out, think again. The SUV now holds more market share than it ever has before - even more than it did during the 1990s "SUV Craze."

Romagnoli, Sernagiotto Take Maserati Pole Positions

By Keith Griffin on May 19, 2012 - 4:48PM

Riccardo Romagnoli and Giorgio Sernagiotto took the first two pole positions in the 2012 Maserati Trofeo MC World Series. The action on the track is being held at Jarama, Spain, with the race taking place May 20 at 10:35 a.m. local time.

Dale Earnhardt Jr’s. #88 to sport Batman paint scheme

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2012 - 1:43PM

Mountain Dew is teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Dale Earnhardt Jr. to promote the new movie “The Dark Knight Rises.”

Subaru BRZ vs Ford Mustang track test [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2012 - 9:01AM

Angus MacKenzie and race driver Randy Pobst pit the 2013 Subaru BRZ against an American icon 2013 Ford Mustang V-6.

Want to get paid to live in a car? Apply here

By Anthony Faccenda on May 18, 2012 - 11:06PM

Evergreen, a Canadian non-profit organization is looking to promote sustainability by having someone live in an eco-friendly vehicle for an entire month.

GM and Nissan trade punches over electric car fast charging

By David Herron on May 18, 2012 - 9:17PM

At a public hearing today convened by California Senate Majority Leader Ellen Corbett to discuss Electric Vehicle Deployment, representatives of GM and Nissan sparred over electric car fast charging standards.

GM says it won't run ads during the 2013 Super Bowl

By Anthony Faccenda on May 18, 2012 - 8:12PM

GM's surprising decision comes just days after the automaker pulled $10 million in ads from Facebook.

Ignoring the Facebook IPO, Buffett casually invests in GM

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 18, 2012 - 8:07PM

People today were excited and geared up for the Facebook IPO, but everyone seems to have missed an important move by the “Oracle of Omaha,” aka Warren Buffett, as he invested a considerable sum into General Motors.

Are you ready for a hybrid? This new EPA feature will help you decide

By Anthony Faccenda on May 18, 2012 - 7:08PM

In the market for a hybrid? Let fueleconomy.gov help you decide what vehicle is best for you.

NHTSA investigating Texas Fisker Karma garage fire

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 3:07PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has sent investigators to look into the charred remains of a garage in Sugar Land Texas that has been blamed on the brand new Fisker Karma parked in the garage – marking the latest step in the NHTSA’s ongoing probe into the long term safety of electric vehicles packing lithium ion batteries.

EVS26 And The Global Campaign for Consumer EV Adoption

By Nicolas Zart on May 18, 2012 - 2:17PM

EVS is always an interesting event to participate in. Nowhere will you see more engaged companies, startups and engineers iron out the kinks of this new electric drive paradigm. GM, BMW, Lotus, Qualcomm, Siemens, AC Propulsion all share the floor, each bringing their unique solutions and paving the way forward.

Velocity will pay tribute to Carroll Shelby with mini-series

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2012 - 1:32PM

Velocity will Pay Tribute to the Legendary Carroll Shelby in a three-part mini-series event starting Sunday May 20th.

Will BMW's i8 win the Korean car market?

BMW Takes On the Korean Electric Car Market

By Nicolas Zart on May 18, 2012 - 1:02PM

The budding Korean electric car market is seeing BMW and its stunning i8 plug-in hybrid raise the temptation for potential electric drive owners.

Toyota investing $80mil, adding 125 jobs to build V6 engines in Alabama

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2012 - 12:43PM

Toyota announced this morning that they will invest $80 million in their Huntsville Alabama engine plant in an effort to increase production capacity of V6 engines – an investment that will add 125 new jobs.

2012 Cadillac SRX will delight drivers headed on a road trip

By John Goreham on May 18, 2012 - 12:18PM

GM has created some innovative features for the 2012 Cadillac SRX that will make summer road trips a blast.

2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible celebrates SVT 20th anniversary

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2012 - 11:22AM

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible serves as the celebratory vehicle of the 20th anniversary of Ford’s Special Vehicles Team (SVT).

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 debuts with 200+ mph

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2012 - 9:37AM

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is the fastest most powerful Mustang ever produced with 662 horsepower and a track speed of 200+ mph.

Lamborghini Urus SUV not coming until 2017, could pack twin turbo V8

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2012 - 9:56PM

Many of the fine details of the Lamborghini Urus went unanswered at the Beijing Motor Show debut but during a recent talk with Automotive News Europe – the company’s lead engineer offered some hints to what we may see from the production super SUV.

SEAT workers surround racing Leon Supercopas. Photo courtesy of SEAT

Spanish automaker SEAT moving aggressively into China

By Don Bain on May 17, 2012 - 5:54PM

SEAT, the only fully capable automaker in Spain, has confirmed their intention to move aggressively into China’s auto market, pursuant to their enthusiastic reception at the Beijing Auto Show and the opening of eight showrooms in the Asian nation last month.

Ford "Unfriend's" GM over Facebook ad pullout via Twitter

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 17, 2012 - 4:44PM

Ford has taken a jab at General Motors over the recent Facebook ad pullout via another very popular social network, Twitter.

Coda Automotive makes first fleet sale of electric car for AEP Ohio's smart grid testing

By David Herron on May 17, 2012 - 2:56PM

Coda Automotive announces first sale of the company's electric car to a fleet owner, fulfilling a long-term goal in the area of fleet sales, which the company points out accounts for 22 percent of auto sales in the US.

How Much Fuel Chevrolet Volt Has Saved Since its Inception

By Keith Griffin on May 17, 2012 - 2:46PM

Chevrolet is hyping the fact that its Volt has managed to save – literally - a boatload, make that a super tanker boatload, of gas since its inception.

The 2013 SRT Viper on the cover of Forza Horizon

The 2013 SRT Viper to cover Forza Horizon, pics included

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2012 - 12:10PM

The folks at Microsoft have just unveiled the first screenshot and an look at the cover of the upcoming driving game Forza Horizon – showing that the 2013 SRT Viper in action in the game while also appearing on the cover of the new game in bright yellow with black stripes.

Acura recalls over 52k 2007-08 TL models over potential fire risk

By Anthony Faccenda on May 17, 2012 - 12:09PM

Affected vehicles may contain a deteriorated power steering hose, which might leak fluid, thus increasing the risk of a fire.

Ford taking orders for its C-Max Prius fighter

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2012 - 11:30AM

The 2013 Ford C-Max is a roomy 5-passenger, 5-door “hybrid utility vehicle” set to take on the likes of the Toyota Prius V head on and starting today, Ford dealerships around the United States are officially taking orders for the C-Max – introducing America to Ford’s first all-hybrid model.

Chevrolet Announces Unexpected SS High Performance Sedan

By Keith Griffin on May 17, 2012 - 10:53AM

Get ready for an unexpected domestic high performance SS sedan from Chevrolet that is rear wheel drive.

Chris Harris GT-R Track Pack vs 911 Turbo S track test [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2012 - 8:09AM

Chris Harris takes the Nissan GT-R Track Pack and Porsche 911 Turbo S to the track and tests each to see which car is faster.

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