Automotive News (Page 999)

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.

Subaru tells all in new BRZ documentary [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2012 - 10:29AM

Subaru has given us a behind-the-scenes video of how they made the BRZ such a fun and affordable sports car.

Gran Turismo Academy winner chosen for Nissan DeltaWing project team [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 5, 2012 - 9:45AM

Lucas Ordonez, Nissan's first Gran Turismo Academy winner, received what he thought was his best birthday present this week when he was selected to join the test team for the Nissan DeltaWing.

All-new 2013 Audi A3 details released

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2012 - 8:53AM

The 2013 Audi A3 new five-door Sportback and four-door sedan coming to the U.S. next October.

Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan - Drive Like a Champion

Win a Ford vehicle in the Drive Like a Champion sweepstakes

By Aaron Turpen on May 5, 2012 - 4:02AM

Ford and Rockstar Energy Drink have teamed up to give away a Ford F-150 EcoBoost, Focus ST, or Mustang GT to a lucky winner along with a lot of other cool prizes. Entry is free and racing madmen Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan will show you how.

A look at one of the Ram Truck 2012 Kentucky Derby ads

Ram to sponsor the 2012 Kentucky Derby-post positions and current odds

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 10:29PM

The Kentucky Derby is one of the most watched and richest sporting events in the United States and has been the case in past years – Chrysler’s Ram Truck brand is one of the title sponsors of the 138th running of the roses with post time scheduled for 6:24pm on Saturday, May 5th.

Ford adding 3rd shift, 250 jobs for EcoBoost V6 production in Ohio

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 9:31PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will be adding a third shift at the Cleveland Engine Plant #1 in an effort to meet demand for the popular EcoBoost V6 and the naturally aspirated 3.7L V6 found in models like the Ford F150 and base model Ford Mustang – a move that could save 250 jobs in the Cleveland Ohio area.

Jaguar F-Type to get late availability V8

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 9:02PM

Jaguar announced at the Beijing Motor Show that their upcoming F-Type would be powered by a supercharged 3.0L V6 packing 380 horsepower but in recognizing the need for bigger power in the modern sports car world, it looks as though there will be a Jaguar F-Type with a V8 engine – although it is likely going to be some time before that bigger engine hits the market.

Jaguar XJ Supersport takes on the Nurburgring, as a Taxi!

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 4, 2012 - 7:37PM

If you love Jaguar and the vehicles they make, such as the Jaguar XJ Supersport, you will be happy to hear they are being used as taxis for the first time. That is mainly for taken passengers around the famed 13-mile Nürburgring racetrack in Germany.

Camaro leads in sales, Challenger in growth for April 2012

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 6:22PM

The Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang both posted curious year over year declines in sales but the Chevy muscle car moved enough units in April 2012 to beat the Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in the fourth month of the year – en route to what amounts to a fairly comfortable lead for the 2012 year as GM looks to lead the segment for a stunning third year in a row.

XCOR's experimental motorcycle has been modified to perform wear testing on rock

How rocket science gets a boost from Triumph street bike

By Don Bain on May 4, 2012 - 4:13PM

So you’re charged with designing and building a suborbital rocket craft with a rocket piston pump under considerable potential stress and wear – so how do you test it while on the ground? Scientists working on parts for the Lynx Suborbital Vehicle at XCOR decided they could best test out the piston pump on a Triumph Street Triple motorcycle.

Auto China 2012 reveals new automotive future

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2012 - 2:48PM

The Auto China 2012 show in Beijing is giving us a glimpse into what the new global automotive landscape will look like.

Volkswagen releases a glimpse into the future with the Hover Car concept

By Aaron Turpen on May 4, 2012 - 2:28PM

Part of the People's Car Project, in which Chinese citizens submit designs to VW, the Hover Car is one of the more compelling ideas to appear so far.

Scion tC leads USAA's Top 10 for Teens list

By Anthony Faccenda on May 4, 2012 - 1:35PM

USAA's list, where Scion tC leads, judged vehicles based on cost, safety and reliability.

The front end of the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 runs stock 11s (video)

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 1:12PM

The world of drag racing is packed full of speculation as to what cars can run what numbers but when General Motors recently took a pair of 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 super muscle cars to Milan Dragway in Michigan, their cameras were rolling to capture both the automatic and manual versions of the ZL1 turning in 11 second quarter mile times in bone stock form.

Chevy Volt continues to thrash Nissan Leaf in April 2012

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2012 - 12:27PM

While the Chevrolet Volt failed to hit the same impressive sales figures as it did in March, April 2012 brought about another month where the electric Chevy vastly outsold the Nissan Leaf – this time by a margin of almost 3 to 1 – helping the Volt to continue to pull away from the Leaf in sales for the 2012 calendar year.

2013 WRX could get game-changing electric turbo

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2012 - 9:57AM

The next generation Subaru WRX could see an electric turbocharger when it finally sees production at the end of 2013.

2013 Ford Focus to be produced in surprising location

By John Goreham on May 4, 2012 - 9:03AM

Ford’s new state of the art plant in Thailand will produce the 2013 Focus and other vehicles

400 HP hybrid Toyota Supra successor in the works

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2012 - 8:16AM

Toyota is working on an all-wheel-drive 400 horsepower hybrid Supra successor.

The Zombie Disposal Unit ready for the apocalypse

By Aaron Turpen on May 4, 2012 - 3:39AM

If the zombie apocalypse starts in the Great White North, then the Haunted House of Horrors in Kitchener, Ontario will be ready with the Zombie Disposal Unit, aka "Zombie Truck." When it comes to sweeping the streets of the undead, the ZDU is top of the line.

Fisker Karma to race the Alps in the Bodensee-Elektrik Rallye

By David Herron on May 3, 2012 - 7:45PM

This weekend the Bodensee-Elektrik Rallye will be run through the Alps in an effort to demonstrate electric mobility under the challenging driving conditions found the German, Swiss and Austrian Alps.

Will Nissan-Renault rule the Russian auto market by buying majority stake in Avtovaz?

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 3, 2012 - 7:26PM

The Renault-Nissan Alliance and state corporation Russian Technologies have announced some interesting news today. Each company has agreed to create a joint venture and give Renault-Nissan an indirect majority stake in AVTOVAZ, the Russian automaker.

Aptera is back, with resurrection of the three wheel electric vehicle planned by Zaptera

By David Herron on May 3, 2012 - 5:57PM

Last winter Aptera died suddenly dashing hopes that the company's iconic three wheel electric car/motorcycle would ever be sold, those hopes are being reawakened by a new company, Zaptera, that plans to go straight to production with sales commencing in early 2013.

Nissan launching limited run 545 HP Juke-R [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2012 - 5:55PM

Nissan has just announced the official production of a 545 horsepower 160 mph Juke-R that will star in its own movie.

2012 Gran Turismo Academy gives everyone chance to be Pro Race Car Driver [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 3, 2012 - 11:05AM

Have you every watched races on TV and thought, "Hey that doesn't look so hard, I can do that!" Now is your chance to prove it as the 2012 PlayStation Gran Turismo Academy has gone live, giving you a chance to from virtual to real racing!

Car makers team up to demonstrate universal fast electric car charging

By John Goreham on May 3, 2012 - 9:58AM

BMW, Volkswagen, GM, Ford, Chrysler and others will team up in May to demonstrate a universal fast charging system for all electric cars

Hyundai takes Euro 2012 Cup on a 5-week trip through host countries.

By John Goreham on May 3, 2012 - 8:25AM

Fans in Poland had the chance to see the EURO 2012 trophy-silver Cup close as 3 Hyundai cars take the UEFA Cup on a five-week trip through the host countries.

2013 SRT Viper leaves Ferrari chief "speechless" [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2012 - 7:49AM

Ferrari Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo is left “speechless” after seeing the 2013 SRT Viper for the first time.

Fuji Electric 25kw DC Fast Charge station

Fuji and Coulomb team up on electric car Fast Charging stations for ChargePoint network

By David Herron on May 2, 2012 - 5:15PM

A collaboration between Fuji Electric and Coulomb Technologies will bring DC Fast Charging stations to the ChargePoint network later this year.

Taxpayers pay more than $150 million in EV tax breaks

By Anthony Faccenda on May 2, 2012 - 1:37PM

New study showcases the amount of tax dollars going to subsidizing the sale of electric vehicles.

New study proves that size matters, when it comes to buying cars

By Anthony Faccenda on May 2, 2012 - 11:53AM

A new TrueCar.com illustrates that men prefer larger, domestic vehicles, while women are opting for smaller, foreign brands.

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