Automotive News (Page 996)

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 Ford Fusion with chief designer Chris Hamilton

New Ford Fusion Earns Award for Design and Elegance

By Keith Griffin on May 14, 2012 - 9:17PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion has won the Gene Ritvo Award, which honors the best in design in the automotive world, from concept to production to marketing. The honor is awarded to the vehicle that best defines elegance in design.

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia. Photo by Don Bain

Chinese buyers returning to showrooms, boosting sales 12.5 percent

By Don Bain on May 14, 2012 - 8:51PM

Chinese buyers are returning to automotive showrooms after modest sales in March lead most to believe the bloom was off the burgeoning Asian market. Sales are up 12.5 percent over April 2011.

Siemens electric trucks on eHighway of the Future

Siemens envisions trucks and overhead power lines on eHighway Of the Future

By David Herron on May 14, 2012 - 7:39PM

Diesel trucks account for a large portion of the pollution plaguing our cities, and Siemens is testing a system to use components from electric rail systems on those corridors with massive truck populations.

Toyota 100 Cars for Good begins taking your votes today

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2012 - 5:43PM

Toyota is asking the public to pick a charity a day for the next 100 days to receive a free vehicle as part of their annual 100 Cars for Good event. You can vote for your charity picks starting right now.

2012 Hyundai Elantra airbag slices off driver's ear, spurs federal investigation

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2012 - 5:28PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the 2012 Hyundai Elantra after reports that a side impact curtain airbag severed part of a driver’s ear when it opened during an accident.

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses 3

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:43PM

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses 2

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:42PM

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:41PM

Honda Jet's strange looking aircraft aces first flight

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 4:34PM

The upstart ailine manufacturer is moving ahead with a product and a plan that sounds oddly familiar

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's 60 year reign with Prancing Horses [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:32PM

Ferrari, an icon of “Made in Italy” craftsmanship across the globe, was at very heart of the Diamond Jubilee Pageant to celebrating 60 years of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II's reign in the United Kingdom.

Ford’s 2013 Fusion will pass competition with 7 incredible new features

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 3:25PM

2013 Ford Fusion packs driver assist features previously only found on expensive luxury cars

In 2012, Toyota and Honda remain in first and second place respectively on the W

GM, Chrysler improving relations with automotive parts suppliers

By Don Bain on May 14, 2012 - 3:10PM

General Motors and the Chrysler Group have continued to improve their rating in this year's survey of suppliers in the12th annual study of OEM working relations.

6 Hours of race at the amazing Laguna Seca with the American Le Mans Series

6 Hours Of Racing Pleasure At Laguna Seca With The American Le Mans Series

By Nicolas Zart on May 14, 2012 - 2:54PM

Starting on a rather fresh and very foggy day, the little Mazda MX5 are already screaming around the unique bends, twists and famed cork screw of the Laguna Seca Raceway. After that it was 6 hours of familiar faces, some returning Aston Martin and Lotus and with a touch of Hollywood with Patrick Dempsey and his team.

Ferrari boss confirms hybrid Enzo replacement in 2012

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2012 - 12:28PM

Information has slowly been trickling out about the future existence of a Ferrari Enzo replacement that would pack hybrid power but with the recent first quarter results announcement from the Italian automaker, company Chairman Luca di Montezemolo confirmed not only that there is a “new Enzo” coming with hybrid power at the end of 2012.

GM will make Chevy Trax with new cute-'ute

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 12:22PM

2013 Chevy Trax will debut at the Paris Motor Show this fall to take on 2013 Nissan Juke globally

Baltimore Grand Prix heads into another crazy turn with Andretti set to organize race

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 11:10AM

The Baltimore Grand Prix has taken another interesting and crazy turn.

1984 Corvette most stolen of all models.

Corvettes from 1984 Most Stolen with California Worst State

By Keith Griffin on May 14, 2012 - 11:00AM

Owners of used Chevrolet Corvettes should be concerned if they own models from the 1980s. They are among the most stolen.

2012 Toyota Prius c and hybrids moving from afterthoughts to sales propellers

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

Sales resurgence by Toyota shows 2012 Toyota Prius c and 2012 Camry Hybrid models are driving volume up.

New 2.0-liter turbo ready for next-generation Subaru WRX and BRZ

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2012 - 7:58AM

Subaru has dropped the first turbocharged variant of its 2.0-liter, FA-series flat-four engine into the refreshed Japanese-market Legacy sedan and wagon that we could see in the next Subaru BRZ.

Chevrin leaving the UNEP office in Nairobi

Electric postal van driving across Africa, demonstrating clean technology

By David Herron on May 13, 2012 - 4:27PM

Adventurer and English teacher Xavier Chevrin set off from UNEP's headquarters in Nairobi, in an electric Citroën Berlingo, on a 1 1/2 month trip across Africa to demonstrate electric car reliability and energy efficiency, while highlighting the lack of electricity in many parts of Africa.

2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon revealed, coming to US

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2012 - 7:42AM

BMW has announced the latest 3-Series Sports Wagon will be offered in the U.S. in 2013.

Next generation BMW Z4 to be sportier more agile

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2012 - 7:29AM

The updated BMW Z4 is due out around 2015 and will be a more dynamic sports car than the current two-door roadster.

2013 BMW 135i 3-door debuts, to have three trim options

By Aaron Turpen on May 13, 2012 - 2:47AM

Three trim options for the 2013 BMW 135i series will include a sporty new M upgrade for the compact offering's lineup to go with the hatchback introduction.

GM's list of car-related Mother's Day gifts

By Anthony Faccenda on May 12, 2012 - 9:41PM

Although most don't consider car washes and road trips as suitable Mother's Day presents, a new GM survey suggests that many moms would prefer them over more traditional gifts.

Win a weeklong self-guided California motorcycle tour from EagleRider

By Don Bain on May 12, 2012 - 8:31PM

You could win a weeklong self-guided California Coast motorcycle tour as EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, celebrates their 20th anniversary with social media contests.

Electric car fast charging feud between SAE and CHADEMO, who will win?

By David Herron on May 12, 2012 - 8:15PM

The CHADEMO standard exists in the i-MiEV and LEAF, but a consortium of automakers are using the SAE J1772 committee to develop a completely different system, and hopefully electric car owners will benefit in the end.

Eaton's electric car DC Quick Charger coming to Hawaii and Wash. DC

By David Herron on May 12, 2012 - 2:05PM

Electrical supply equipment makers like Eaton see big business potential in manufacturing electric car charging stations for both level 2 and quick charging scenarios.

John Cooper Works GP fastest MINI ever built

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2012 - 8:27AM

The ultra high-performance John Cooper Works GP MINI production has been announced.

Ford adds 'Active Sound Symposer' to Focus ST

By Aaron Turpen on May 12, 2012 - 4:00AM

For those drivers who are tired of their four-door economy cars sounding boring, Ford has taken technology from its Mustang muscle car and upgraded it before adding it to the Focus ST.

Land Rover creates edible survival guide

By Anthony Faccenda on May 11, 2012 - 11:05PM

The British automaker has just released the details on its new edible survival guide, which is geared toward the Middle Eastern market.

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