Automotive News (Page 1006)

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.

Fiat 500L ad puts Italian spin on the American Revolution

By Anthony Faccenda on June 22, 2013 - 4:05PM

A new ad for 2014 Fiat 500L asks the question: What if the Italians had invaded instead of the British?

Aston Martin driver Allan Simonsen dies in crash at 24 hrs Le Mans [video updated]

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2013 - 2:28PM

Allan Simonsen has died in a crash at the 24 hours of Le Mans driving for the Aston Martin team. The Danish driver had put the #95 Aston Martin car at the top of the time sheets.

Nissan reveals future with world’s fastest electric race car [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 22, 2013 - 7:59AM

Nissan launches the ZEOD RC, the fastest electric race car in the world and reveals the future of motorsport, road cars and performance sports cars.

Turn on the telly Top Gear will be back for its 20th season

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2013 - 5:44PM

Top Gear UK will be back on the telly this season and it will mark its 20th year of providing great auto fun. What penetrating investigations into the world of cars do they have planned?

The EnvironmentallySexy.com launch page.

What matchmaking has to do with eco-friendly 2013 Fiat 500e

By Don Bain on June 21, 2013 - 4:59PM

Fiat is hoping to sell a number of the new non-polluting 2013 Fiat 500e EVs in California and is mixing the metaphors of Hollywood and Italian Cinema to promote the vehicle online.

Watch Tesla swap Model S battery in 90 seconds [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2013 - 3:44PM

See Tesla Models S get a battery swap in an amazing 90 seconds! It can be done twice as fast as filling up with a tank of gas.

Newly revealed SRT Viper GT3-R is the ultimate Viper

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2013 - 11:30AM

The new SRT Viper GT3-R is the ultimate Viper and ready for weekend warriors to take to the track. But can you afford its hot price tag?

2013 Hyundai Veloster and Veloster Turbo

Two reasons why 2013 Hyundai Veloster is the king of "cool"

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2013 - 9:07AM

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster is the coolest car on the planet under 18K. There are two factors KBB used to determine the new Veloster’s “cool factor.”

How Porsche beat Mercedes and BMW so completely in quality

By John Goreham on June 20, 2013 - 5:15PM

Porsche is the overall J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study champ. However, how they won is more amazing.

The 2013 Nissan Leaf Image courtesy of Newspress

Nissan doesn't want Leaf batteries losing power or sales

By Don Bain on June 20, 2013 - 4:40PM

Nissan, in an effort to remain the leading provider of zero-emission electric vehicles, has instituted a new battery replacement program for 2014 that will extend its warranty coverage of lithium ion battery packs.

2015 Ford Mustang GT test mule caught on video

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2013 - 4:32PM

Spyshots of the next generation 2015 Ford Mustang have been popping up all over the place but a new video on YouTube shows what is unquestionably a next generation Mustang test car out on the open road somewhere in the Metro Detroit area and while the car is covered in thick camo – we get a few parting sound clips of the new Mustang along with a look at features like the front and rear brakes.

Volvo just made the valet an endangered species

By John Goreham on June 20, 2013 - 11:51AM

Torque News predicted self driving cars would kill off the valets. Here is how Volvo did it, and why car-nuts should rejoice.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in Laguna Blue

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe posts incredible 0-60, quarter mile times

By Patrick Rall on June 20, 2013 - 10:45AM

General Motors has just announced the initial batch of performance figures for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe and not surprisingly, the C7 has turned out some stunning numbers in pretty much every category – with some supercar-like numbers for 0-60 and the skidpad.

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid features best in-class fuel mileage in America

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2013 - 7:41AM

The new 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid is anticipated to have the best in-class fuel mileage in America in the mid-size sedan segment.

J.D. Power And Associates Initial Quality Study

Why GM dominates 2013 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

By John Goreham on June 19, 2013 - 3:58PM

GM is the surprise winner in what matters most, dominating the large vehicle categories. Lexus and Toyota still make the best big luxury car and mid-size family car. BMW wins zero categories.

Fiat confirms future production of the turbocharged 500 Cattiva

By Patrick Rall on June 19, 2013 - 12:39PM

Among the sharp looking concepts at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show was the Fiat 500 Cattiva – a model which the company has recently confirmed would see production even though no time frame for availability has been offered.

Tesla's Luxurious Treatment Promise After Model S Recall

By Anthony Faccenda on June 19, 2013 - 10:52AM

Tesla Motors Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Model S electric vehicles due to a second-row seating issue.

2014 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra's V6 leads in key fuel economy measure

By John Goreham on June 19, 2013 - 9:42AM

Many work trucks see very little highway time. The GM V6 in the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra saves fuel it where it counts.

Two firsts to look for on the 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2013 - 8:02AM

Open top motoring just got a whole lot faster and lighter with the launch of the new 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante.

2014 Buick LaCrosse price $1,500 more than 2013 models

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2013 - 11:19AM

General Motors has announced some pricing tidbits for the refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse and in exchange for the new exterior look, greater level of luxury and a handful of new high tech goodies – the 2014 LaCrosse also comes with a new price that is over $1,500 more than the current models.

Everything a parent needs to know about child booster seats

By John Goreham on June 18, 2013 - 11:04AM

How the IIHS rates child booster seats, why it is important, and some sage advice on which color to buy.

Honda addresses Fit EV shortages, but the real story is EV price errosion

By John Goreham on June 18, 2013 - 9:18AM

Honda's 33% price cut to move its Fit EV worked - too well - but the real news is that all the mainstream electric vehicle makers are now slashing prices to move cars.

One of the hottest Aston Martin lineups heads to 24 hrs of Le Mans

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2013 - 8:08AM

Buckle up and get ready for Le Mans this weekend as the legendary 24 hr race celebrates its 90th year. What is Aston Martin doing with the Vantage GTE for the first time?

Irv Gordon's 1966 Volvo P1800. Image courtesy of Newspress

The man who drove 3 million miles in a Volvo

By Don Bain on June 17, 2013 - 8:23PM

It is a story for the record books and Volvo plays a central role, but perhaps the strangest aspect of the tale is the fact the man who drove 3 million miles in a single car lives on an island 118 miles long.

Lamborghini Gallardo replacement to debut in September

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2013 - 7:08PM

Although official details have been very limited, it has been known for some time that the replacement for the Lamborghini Gallardo is waiting in the wings and with the launch of the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September – the world could get the first look at the car planned to serve as the “entry level” Lambo.

The 2014 Audi SQ5 crossover. lmage courtesy of Audi.

Audi announces pricing on the awesome 2014 SQ5

By Don Bain on June 17, 2013 - 3:59PM

Audi’s popular Q lineup of all-wheel-drive crossovers will soon have a S variant and pricing for the 2014 SQ5 has just been announced for its US release this summer.

Technologically inept rejoice! MyFord Touch to get buttons and knobs

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2013 - 3:25PM

Due to the hordes of aging buyers who are unable to figure out how to turn on the radio in their new Ford vehicle, the Motor Company will begin adding traditional buttons and knobs to vehicles equipped with MyFord Touch – presumably in a similar fashion to what we recently experienced with the 2013 Ford F150.

Volvo joins V8 race series after calling V8s dinosaurs in April

By John Goreham on June 17, 2013 - 1:26PM

Volvo has issued a series of press releases announcing it is quitting V8s in it cars, moving to all 4 cylinder engines, and called the V8 names in the process. Today Volvo announced it is proud to join the Australian V8 Supercars series.

Chrysler launches first ever SRT brand TV ads (Videos)

By Patrick Rall on June 17, 2013 - 1:09PM

This past weekend, the Chrysler Group launched the first advertising campaign specifically for the SRT Brand and in fine “go big or go home” fashion – the Street and Racing Technology division hit the airwaves with four versions of the same commercial.

2014 Koenigsegg Agera S sets new hypercar benchmarks [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2013 - 8:04AM

The 2014 Koenigsegg Agera S stands head and shoulders above any other independent brand and sets new benchmarks for performance and price.

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