Automotive News (Page 998)

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.

Honda Fit EV says goodbye to collision insurance

Honda Fit EV Waves Goodbye To Collision Insurance

By Nicolas Zart on June 30, 2012 - 5:15PM

Honda wants to convince you it is serious about alternative energy and its Fit EV might just have enough to satisfy city dwellers and the light suburban population, taking a chunk out of insurance.

California's electric car rebate program gets $27 million boost in funding

By David Herron on June 30, 2012 - 5:05PM

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, the source of the $2500 of additional incentives for electric car purchases, which was running low on funding, received new funding from the Air Resources Board.

Honda Fit EV launching in California and Oregon next month

By David Herron on June 30, 2012 - 2:59PM

The 2013 Honda Fit EV will be available for lease in California and Oregon beginning July 20, 2012, expanding to the east coast in 2013.

Top 10 states with the cheapest gas

By Anthony Faccenda on June 30, 2012 - 12:09PM

Although gas prices have been steadily declining for most of the US, 10 states in particular are enjoying lower prices than the rest of the country.

Chevrolet Corvette not acting its age in its 60th year

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2012 - 7:57AM

The first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the assembly line on June 30th, 1953 and begins its 60th year of performance fun.

McLaren goes topless with the new 12C Spider

By Aaron Turpen on June 30, 2012 - 5:20AM

The McLaren MP4-12C entered show rooms exactly one year ago and now McLaren is surprising again with a Spyder version, introduced in a video interview with F1 driving ace Jenson Button.

An image from the Ferrari.co.UK website.

Driving in rallies, tanks, Ferraris latest perks for Brits

By Don Bain on June 29, 2012 - 9:13PM

A company called ChooseYourEvent.com Ltd. is the source behind a new web-based provider that can let you drive in a road rally, tool around in a tank or even take the wheel of a flashy Ferrari on or off the race track.

Pikes Peak Hill Climb postponed due to epic wildfire near Colorado Springs

By David Herron on June 29, 2012 - 8:10PM

The 90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb was due to have been held next week, but the wildfire near Colorado Springs made it impossible to hold the race to the clouds.

The Toyota contest page showing the winner Samuel Arnett. Photo courtesy of PRN

Stanford grad student raps way to new Toyota Corolla

By Don Bain on June 29, 2012 - 6:52PM

Stanford University graduate student Samuel Arnett has won an on-line video contest promoting Toyota Financial Services' $1,000 College Rebate program and the keys to a brand new 2012 Toyota Corolla.

Mitt Romney buys faithful supporter a new truck

By Anthony Faccenda on June 29, 2012 - 6:29PM

The Presidential hopeful purchased a new vehicle for Jim Wilson, a campaign follower, after his truck caught fire last week.

Auto loans up 49 percent from 2009 low point

By Don Bain on June 29, 2012 - 5:02PM

New auto loans provided by finance companies from January to March this year reached $52.5 billion, 49% over the recession low of $26.9 billion in March 2009, according to Equifax's May National Consumer Credit Trends Report.

Toyota expands unintended acceleration recall, adding 154k Lexus SUVs

By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2012 - 4:48PM

It has been a long time since anyone has talked about the massive Toyota recalls from 2009 that were designed to help prevent “unintended acceleration” but today Toyota announced that they were expanding that original recall, now calling back the 2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h to address the same floor mat issue that was among one of the causes of unintended acceleration a few years back.

Should Apple buy Tesla because of the shortage of lithium for batteries?

By David Herron on June 29, 2012 - 4:17PM

Both Apple and Tesla depend on lithium ion batteries, making some float the theory that Apple should buy Tesla because both require companies "massive amounts of lithium".

The supercar of the future is here: Infiniti EMERG-E [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2012 - 1:53PM

Infiniti is unveiling their fully-functional mid-ship sports car of the future, EMERG-E, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.

Audi sets fastest yet electric car lap record at Nürburgring

By David Herron on June 29, 2012 - 1:29PM

The Nürburgring is one of the toughest race courses in the world, and Audi is the latest automaker to set an electric car speed record there, with an 8:09.099 minutes lap time.

New video of the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R in action

By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2012 - 12:38PM

The folks at the Chrysler Group’s SRT division have offered up a new video of their purpose built 2013 Viper GTS-R race car in action – this time tearing around the turns of Virginia International Raceway – perhaps offering a hint as to when the Viper will make its long-awaited return to the world of the American LeMans racing series.

Jay Leno falls in love with the 2013 SRT Viper [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2012 - 11:38AM

Jay Leno gets paid a visit from the 2013 SRT Viper GTS and it’s an understatement to say he likes the car.

Limited edition 2013 Shelby GT350 Mustang gets new look and new colors

By Patrick Rall on June 29, 2012 - 10:51AM

Even though automotive legend Carroll Shelby passed away in May, the company that features his name has continued on with business as usual and yesterday Shelby American announced the changes for the limited edition 2013 Shelby GT350 Mustang – including a handful of new features and a spread of new options.

Toyota to build a sports supercar with help from BMW

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2012 - 8:41AM

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation signed an agreement today to collaborate to build a future sports car.

Battery Thomas Edison invented finding new life in cars

By Aaron Turpen on June 29, 2012 - 6:36AM

It turns out the battery chemistry Edison invented in the early 20th century could be the next step in getting us from point A to point B in electric vehicles.

2013 Nissan Sentra to be Made in USA

By Aaron Turpen on June 29, 2012 - 5:29AM

Nissan has announced that the 2013 Sentra will be made in the U.S. and will begin production this fall and that the Frontier and Xterra will also be moving to the same production facility.

Ford gunning for Prius v with 3 more MPG on C-MAX Hybrid

By David Herron on June 28, 2012 - 5:47PM

Ford recently revealed the expected fuel efficiency of the Ford C-MAX Hybrid, said to beat Toyota Prius v fuel efficiency, making it clear that Ford is aiming to surpass Toyota as the king of clean efficient vehicles.

Chevy Spark to make US debut in August, aimed at urban market

By Anthony Faccenda on June 28, 2012 - 11:49AM

GM hopes that the Spark's success overseas will translate into the U.S. market.

2013 Cadillac ATS attempts to compete with the finest sports sedans

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2012 - 8:11AM

The 2013 Cadillac ATS will compete in the highly competitive compact luxury segment with its all-new performance sedan.

New Saab brand owners don’t have the rights to use the Saab name or logo

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2012 - 6:23PM

Saab lovers around the world got their wish earlier this month when the firm National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) purchased the Saab automobile brand but one aspect that the new owners seemed to overlook when making the bargain basement purchase deal for Saab was the legal rights behind using the Saab name and logo.

A closer look at the 32mpg 2013 Ford Taurus EcoBoost 4-cylinder

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2012 - 3:05PM

Yesterday, Ford Motor Company announced that the 2013 Ford Taurus would be offered with a new 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that puts out an impressive 32 miles per gallon on the open road and shortly after making that announced, FoMoCo put me in the new EcoBoosted 2013 Taurus to experience this peppy, fuel sipping engine.

2011 Ford Explorer under investigation for power steering failures

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2012 - 11:46AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the electronic power assist steering system in the 2011 Ford Explorer over a handful of complaints about the steering system failing to provide proper assistance to the driver.

Prince of Monaco’s incredible classic car collection up for auction

By Anthony Faccenda on June 27, 2012 - 10:36AM

Thirty-eight classic cars, once owned by Prince Rainier III of Monaco will soon be up for grabs.

MINI parallel parking record took incredible skill [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 27, 2012 - 7:50AM

When MINI set the world record for the tightest parallel parking, they made it look easy, but this must-see video shows just how much work it took to pull it off.

Giles Taylor new design chief at Rolls-Royce

New Design Chief Tapped at Rolls-Royce

By Keith Griffin on June 27, 2012 - 7:41AM

With the retirement of Ian Cameron, Rolls-Royce has appointed Giles Taylor, its current exterior design chief, to be the new design director.

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