Automotive News (Page 1014)

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.

Fisker determines cause of Karma fires following Hurricane Sandy flooding

By David Herron on November 5, 2012 - 10:18PM

Last week 16 Fisker Karma's caught fire and burned after being submerged under Hurricane Sandy flood waters while waiting in an automobile processing yard in Newark NJ, and the main battery pack was ruled out as the cause of the fire.

The Chevrolet Malibu Performance Concept shows "what could be" at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2012 - 10:05PM

While the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is in a segment of sedans that is often forgotten at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the 2012 show brought about the Malibu Performance Concept – showing how incredibly sporty this midsized sedan could be with a few aesthetic changes and some Chevrolet Performance accessories.

Tesla's Q3 had steep losses, predicts rapid revenue gains for Q4 and beyond

By David Herron on November 5, 2012 - 7:25PM

While Tesla Motors is revolutionizing the automobile, the company itself is transforming a from visionary role to that of a mass production automobile manufacturer.

The Ram 1500 Little Red Express packs turbo Hemi power at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2012 - 7:02PM

Among the many vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show was the bright red 2013 Ram 1500 regular cab short bed model that sported the vintage “Little Red Express” name and design scheme complete with exhaust stacks but unlike the 1978 red-and-gold sport pickup – the truck at the 2012 SEMA Show packed a turbocharged 5.7L Hemi engine.

Consumer Reports attacks American muscle in new sports car reliability survey

By Anthony Faccenda on November 5, 2012 - 6:23PM

According to Consumer Reports, American muscle cars are having an "off year" when it comes to reliability.

The ladies of the 2012 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2012 - 5:05PM

The SEMA Show in Las Vegas is one of the world’s largest automotive industry conventions and while the hundreds of thousands of square feet of exhibition space in the Las Vegas Convention Center are technically reserved for modified vehicles and product displays – the many beautiful ladies of the SEMA Show play a major role in drawing viewers to a company’s booth so these hard working women deserve a piece of the attention as well.

Cadillac’s new 2013 ATS highlights high-tech sound management

By John Goreham on November 5, 2012 - 4:24PM

New technologies continue to combat old noise issues as well as some new ones.

A look at the Ford Focus ST at the 2012 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2012 - 3:57PM

While the majority of the high performance cars at the SEMA Show each year are rear wheel drive muscle cars, Ford helped to bring attention to the launch of the new Ford Focus ST with a quintet of tricked out front drive 5-doors that worked to show the aftermarket potential of this American hot hatch.

Old and new Hot Wheels Camaro coupes draw big crowds at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2012 - 10:43AM

We knew that General Motors would be bringing out the new production version of the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition but the bigger surprise was a modified classic Camaro styled after one of the very first Hot Wheels toys from the late 1960s.

If you blink 2013 Ford Fiesta has you covered

By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2012 - 8:04AM

Ford has introduced a new Active City Stop safety feature on the 2013 Ford Fiesta that can process 15 images in the blink of an eye and help avoid accidents.

2013 and 2014 promises more hybrids and plug-in hybrids

2013 The Year Plug-In Hybrids Become Mainstream?

By Nicolas Zart on November 4, 2012 - 11:12PM

2012 has brought the best and sometimes the worst from plug-in hybrids. A stepping stones to electric cars or just another market segment?

The Maserati A6G2000, a chef d'oeuvre from Zagato

The Best Of France And Italy With Cars

By Nicolas Zart on November 4, 2012 - 10:23PM

When it comes to fun shows to go see collector cars, the Los Angeles Best of France and Italy ranks very high. See what was shown this year.

Gasoline prices register biggest drop in four years

By Don Bain on November 4, 2012 - 6:41PM

One month after West Coast prices set a new high mark, the price of gasoline has dropped more in the last two weeks, than during any single fortnight since 2008, thanks to a reduced price for crude oil and a sizable drop at California pumps, coupled to certain effects of Hurricane Sandy.

The 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth. Image from the Chrysler public site.

Chrysler leads October sales growth by the Big Three

By Don Bain on November 4, 2012 - 4:41PM

Buoyed by sales of the Fiat 500, Chrysler Group LLC posted the highest increase in sales of the Big Three automakers selling 126,185 cars and trucks, a 10.2 percent jump over last October.

Bristol Palin selling her 2010 Dodge Challenger on Craigslist

By Anthony Faccenda on November 4, 2012 - 2:23PM

Palin's former ride has under 15,000 miles and touts a $27,500 price tag.

Nissan is on the move with Extrem concept [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2012 - 8:03AM

Nissan has unveiled the Extrem concept car in Brazil and is a manufacturer to watch around the globe in the future.

Nissan unleashes nasty 2013 Altima V8 supercar [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2012 - 7:16AM

Nissan has unveiled a very special 2013 Altima V8 supercar that will compete in Australia's V8 Supercars Championship and here in the U.S. next season.

The All New 2013 Ford Focus. Image courtesy of Ford.

2013 Ford Fusion models now available, new ad campaign highlights innovation

By Don Bain on November 3, 2012 - 9:33PM

Traditionally, sedans have been considered the choice of aging seniors, but the 2013 Ford Fusion is seeking to dispel that perception with sleek new styling, a wide choice of powertrains, excellent efficiency and a new multimedia ad campaign.

The 2013 Dodge Dart races into the 2012 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2012 - 6:29PM

Among the massive indoor Mopar display at this week’s 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas was a trio of 2013 Dodge Dart sedans modified with items from the Mopar Accessories catalog that not only give current Dart owners a chance to see how much they can customize their compact sedan with company help but these sporty show cars could also give us a glimpse of what to expect from the Dart SRT.

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Touring Convertible Concept debuts at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2012 - 4:22PM

The 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible is very easily one of the baddest topless American muscle cars to ever roll off of a factory assembly line but at the 2012 SEMA Show, Chevrolet Performance featured the new Camaro ZL1 Touring Convertible Concept designed with items that are already available in the Chevrolet Accessories catalog – allowing new ZL1 droptop owners to build this car themselves with some help from a paint shop.

Tesla Model S makes TIME magazine's 'Best Inventions of 2012' list

By Anthony Faccenda on November 3, 2012 - 3:07PM

The highly touted Model S was the only automobile included on TIME's list, which features the 25 most significant inventions of the past year.

Chevrolet Performance debuts the custom Tony Stewart Camaro ZL1 at SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2012 - 2:59PM

Among the sprawling Chevrolet Performance display at this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas were a pair of Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 models with a coupe designed for NASCAR driver Tony Stewart and a convertible designed in the tradition of the European grand touring sports cars that appropriately wears the “Touring” trimline designation.

Jeff Dunham’s Project UltraViolet Dodge Challenger SRT8 debuts at SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2012 - 12:55PM

A couple weeks ago we brought you a preview video discussing the joint project between ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and Chrysler’s Mopar division but at this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas – show goers got a chance to check out the heavily modified Dodge Challenger dubbed Project UltraViolet in person.

The 2013 SRT Viper strikes at SEMA 2012

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2012 - 11:33AM

This week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas offered tens of thousands of people a chance to get their first glimpse of the 2013 SRT Viper including a modified unit from Mopar and the unique Launch Edition model displayed by the folks at Pirelli tires.

Tesla Model S named Automobile of the Year by Automobile Magazine

By David Herron on November 2, 2012 - 6:05PM

Start-up automaker Tesla Motors has won a prestigious award for the company's first self-designed self-manufactured electric car, the Tesla Model S.

2014 Nissan GT-R revealed with new performance upgrades [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2012 - 6:00PM

The new Nissan GT-R has been revealed and features enhancements throughout for increased performance, improved ride and handling, and greater customization.

Hyundai and Kia to reimburse owners for mislabeled EPA fuel ratings

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2012 - 1:07PM

In a surprising announcement, Hyundai and Kia are adjusting fuel economy ratings for approximately 900,000, 2011-13 model year vehicles and will reimburse owners for additional fuel costs.