Automotive News (Page 1004)

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.

Nissan announces winners for Innovation Garage competition

By Aaron Turpen on December 16, 2012 - 3:46PM

Nissan's Innovation Garage social media-based design competition ends with three winners and over $100,000 in prizes and grants awarded.

In a surprising move Subaru drops WRX and Impreza in UK

By Denis Flierl on December 16, 2012 - 7:49AM

Subaru will discontinue selling the WRX, WRX STI and Impreza in the UK starting next year, but they could have a new car up their sleeve.

C-MAX Hybrids lead Ford to biggest hybrid car sales month ever

By David Herron on December 15, 2012 - 8:01PM

In its first full month of sales the Ford C-MAX line not only outsold the Toyota Prius v and Prius Plug-in, but gave Ford a big boost to achieving a hybrid car sales record for November 2012.

Researchers find a cause of lithium-ion battery degradation in electric cars

By David Herron on December 15, 2012 - 6:38PM

A new discovery at Ohio State University finds a cause of battery capacity degradation over time, and researchers believe this discovery could lead to better future lithium-ion batteries.

Rapper Tyga crashes Lamborghini, posts photo on Instagram

By Anthony Faccenda on December 15, 2012 - 4:26PM

The rapper did not discuss the details of the crash, but did post the caption: "Just crashed my lambo. Thank God for the seatbelt."

2013 Porsche Boxster is Best of the Best

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2012 - 11:05AM

The new 2013 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S have only been on sale in the U.S. since June, and have already received five major U.S. awards.

2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek in Desert Khaki

Subaru XV Crosstrek in Desert Khaki wins Color Grand Prix

By Denis Flierl on December 15, 2012 - 9:04AM

The all-new 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek has won another award and this time it’s for an exterior color that is exclusive to Subaru XV.

Jim Clark's World Championship Lotus 25 to be in Race Retro 2013

By Aaron Turpen on December 15, 2012 - 4:59AM

In February, Race Retro will take place in the United Kingdom and Team Lotus will be featuring the iconic Lotus 25 driven to victory in the 1963 World Championship by Jim Clark. Race legend Sir Sterling Moss will also debut at the event.

George W. Bush's Ford F-150 to be auctioned for charity

By Anthony Faccenda on December 14, 2012 - 11:05PM

Bush’s 2009 Ford F-150 will cross the auction block in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 13, 2013.

2012 Lamborghini Aventador recalled over headlight adjustment issues

By Patrick Rall on December 14, 2012 - 5:17PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 144 examples of the high performance Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 over an issue surrounding the adjustment of the projection headlight system – a problem that could lead to improper lighting in front of the Aventador for the driver or possibly shining into the eyes of other drivers in oncoming traffic.

The Rinspeed microMAX has all the key ingredients for the future of mobility

microMAX EV Is Rinspeed's Take On The Future Of Mobility

By Nicolas Zart on December 14, 2012 - 2:55PM

Rinspeed has shown us some intriguing and sometime thoroughly entertaining concepts. The microMAX EV has all the making of what the future of mobility looks like.

Ferrari Magazine issues new teasers of the Enzo replacement - now called the F150

By Patrick Rall on December 14, 2012 - 2:44PM

The 19th issue of the Official Ferrari Magazine is packed full of all of the usual Italian supercar and racecar information but the key feature of the newest virtual magazine is the best look that we have seen thus far of the new Ferrari Enzo replacement due to arrive sometime this year – a car which the Ferrari Magazine refers to as the F150.

Ford's Key Life Test bumps up lithium battery performance

Ford Stress Tests Its Batteries Reliably For Ten Years

By Nicolas Zart on December 14, 2012 - 1:33PM

After simulating 10 years worth of battery use, Ford proves its battery technology is up for the job. See what the company is doing to make Lithium Ion more reliable.

Lamborghini to build one-off supercar for 50th anniversary in 2013

By Patrick Rall on December 14, 2012 - 12:04PM

Ferruccio Lamborghini founded Automobili Ferruccio Lamborghini SpA. in 1963 so 2013 will mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary supercar builder – an occasion that the company plans to commemorate with a special one off car to punctuate their grand celebration of the brand’s golden anniversary.

2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class Sedan and Wagon

First look: 2014 Mercedes E-Class Sedan and Wagon

By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2012 - 9:49AM

The new extensively updated 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan and Wagon details have been released.

Official information on the 2014 Maserati Quattroporte released

By Aaron Turpen on December 14, 2012 - 8:03AM

Maserati has officially released powertrain and other impressive details for the sixth-generation Quattroporte, expected to enter showrooms for 2014. A perfect mix of power, luxury, and technology.

2013 Subaru BRZ keeps piling up awards

By Denis Flierl on December 14, 2012 - 7:56AM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ keeps getting awards and receives another honor along with the new Scion FR-S.

The 2012 Aston Martin Rapide & Katie McKenzie Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

The different criteria driving luxury, non-luxury buyers

By Don Bain on December 13, 2012 - 5:59PM

Many people put fuel economy first when looking for a new car, but luxury brands are doing very well and efficiency is not their strong point. What’s important to these two groups overlaps, but shows very different hierarchy.

Jaguar Land Rover opens winter test facility in Minnesota

By Aaron Turpen on December 13, 2012 - 4:46PM

Jaguar has opened a new winter test facility in International Falls, Minn for all-weather testing of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.

Ward's announces their 10 Best Engines for 2013

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2012 - 4:45PM

The people at Ward’s Auto have announced their 10 Best Engines for 2013 and as the “premier industry honors for car and light truck engines” – this is an important award for the makers behind the 10 engines to claim this year’s award.

How did Terry Hershner travel 3500+ miles on an electric motorcycle in 6 days?

By David Herron on December 13, 2012 - 3:55PM

Terry Hershner's recently completed a cross country trip with his 2012 Zero S ZF9 electric motorcycle, what's the technology that made this trip possible?

Terri sees the irony using an electric motor to drive those petroleum rigs.

Terry Hershner Drives 3000 Miles On An Electric Zero Motorcycles

By Nicolas Zart on December 13, 2012 - 3:00PM

Terry Hershner proves 3000 on one of the two TTXGP Zero Motorcycles is possible. How did he do it, read on.

Mitsubishi previews the all new 2014 Outlander

By John Goreham on December 13, 2012 - 1:10PM

Mitsubishi's Subaru Outback and Toyota Highlander competitor is improved in many ways.

Redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra debut on Facebook

By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2012 - 11:57AM

At 9:30am this morning, General Motors used the social networking site Facebook to unveil the next generation of their topselling full sized pickups with the introduction of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra – with a refined cabin, new engine options and what looks to be a light refresh to the exterior.

Acura provides a glimpse of the all-new 2014 MDX

By John Goreham on December 13, 2012 - 8:15AM

Acura has an opportunity to take market share with its new 2014 MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.

2013 Shelby GT500 V8 wins top engine trophy

By Denis Flierl on December 13, 2012 - 7:51AM

The new 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 V8 and 2.0-liter EcoBoost engines both win a highly coveted 10 Best Engines trophy from the editors of WardsAuto World.

Igor Komarov, Sergey Chemezov, Carlos Ghosn & Ruben Vardanian

Renault Nissan Alliance announces history making Russian joint venture

By Don Bain on December 13, 2012 - 1:39AM

The Renault-Nissan alliance announced today it will gain the majority stake in a joint venture with Russian Technologies to accelerate product development and technology with AVTOVAZ, Russia's largest carmaker and owner of the LADA nameplate.

Tesla Motors preparing to distribute the Model S in Europe and Canada

By David Herron on December 12, 2012 - 10:48PM

Tesla Motors has opened a warehouse, assembly, and distribution center, in Tilburg, Netherlands, that will pave the way for Tesla Model S distribution in Europe later this year.

2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists announced

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

The 50 jurors from the North American Car and Truck of the Year panel have announced the finalists for the 2013 award with a pair of trios that are as interesting as ever with the new Ford C-Max hybrid in the running for Truck/Utility of the Year while Car of the Year has three sedans that could stand to benefit greatly from the major award.

Nissan opens battery pack plant in Smyrna ahead of U.S. based Leaf manufacturing

By David Herron on December 12, 2012 - 6:34PM

With what will be the largest lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in the U.S., Nissan is preparing for mass production of the Leaf.

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