Automotive News (Page 1032)

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.

GM Terrain's loaner to wildfire crews proves AWD is more than enough

By John Goreham on August 31, 2012 - 12:58PM

Many brands build their marketing position on a tough off-road look and capabilities that are absolutely absurd. GM's Terrain recently got a workout in Colorado and it proves AWD is really all anyone needs.

Arnold Schwarzenegger buys massive $250k Mercedes Unimog

By Anthony Faccenda on August 31, 2012 - 11:30AM

Described as the ultimate all-terrain vehicle, the Unimog has been designed to fight forest fires, perform rescue operations and perform military-related duties.

Will.i.am. crashes $158,000 Cadillac CTS into parked car

By Anthony Faccenda on August 30, 2012 - 10:03PM

The crash reportedly occurred while on-route to McDonalds.

Jennifer Rebecca and 2013 Ford Fusion Driver-Assist Technology

The feminine intellect behind the 2013 Ford Fusion Driver-Assist Technology

By Don Bain on August 30, 2012 - 9:57PM

Early orders for the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion show roughly one in six new buyers are opting for the Driver Assist Package, that incorporates the Blind Spot Information System with Ford’s Lane-Keeping System, auto high-beams and rain-sensing wipers. This week Torque News talked with two women behind the technology once found only in premium vehicles.

Elon Musk says Tesla Motors may build electric supercar in a few years

By David Herron on August 30, 2012 - 9:42PM

In an interview, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk talked about the Tesla Model S charging system, plans for future electric cars from Tesla Motors, and whether Tesla would ever fund an electric car racing team.

Toyota announces the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge

By Anthony Faccenda on August 30, 2012 - 8:08PM

Toyota has enlisted the talent of NASCAR stars like Kyle Busch and Clint Boyer to modify Toyota vehicles for the upcoming contest.

Chevy Volt on pace to set new monthly sales record in August 2012

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2012 - 5:21PM

While we likely not have the official August 2012 sales figures from around the American auto industry until early next week, a GM representative has stated that the Chevrolet Volt is on pace to sell over 2,500 units – marking the best ever sales month for the electric Chevy along with the best sales month for a single EV in the US.

PlugShare names top 10 electric car ready cities, reaches 100,000 members

By David Herron on August 30, 2012 - 5:16PM

PlugShare, with over 100,000 members, has collected a lot of data about electric car usage patterns and recharging infrastructure penetration across the U.S.

Kenworth offering 'glider' kits to make old trucks new again

By Aaron Turpen on August 30, 2012 - 4:17PM

Got a big rig that just can't make current emissions standards? Have an old truck languishing in the back lot and in need of an upgrade? KW is offering "glider kits" to allow new drive trains to be put into older rigs, bringing them up to standard and potentially saving truckers a lot of money in taxes and fees.

The McLaren 12C Spider makes its Motor City debut

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2012 - 3:08PM

While the new McLaren 12C Spider was busy making its big debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during the Woodward Dream Cruise, today the folks from McLaren brought their incredible new drop-top supercar to the Vinsetta Garage on Woodward Ave – offering the Detroit media their first chance to check out the new convertible in a private setting.

A Mazda rotary engine plug-in hybrid due out next year

Mazda Says Yes To Rotary Plug-in Hybrid For 2013

By Nicolas Zart on August 30, 2012 - 10:37AM

Another one to join the fray of hybrid and plug-in hybrids is Mazda. Although the company is not abandoning its rotary engine, it hopes to use it efficiently in a plug-in hybrid layout.

The new Ford Ranger. photo courtesy of Ford.

Ford adding 800 jobs in South Africa due to rapid Ranger sales

By Don Bain on August 30, 2012 - 12:43AM

After investing R3.4 billion to upgrade the Silverton Assembly Plant and Struandale Engine Plant in Pretoria, South Africa, Ford is reaping rewards with rabid sales of Ranger pickups in Africa and Europe. Consequently they are adding a second shift employing 800 new workers in the African nation to keep up with demand.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicting Tesla Motors profitability in 2013

By David Herron on August 29, 2012 - 9:22PM

Tesla Motors is continuing to rack up steep losses, so a prediction of profitability by next year may strike one as lunacy, until you look at the orders on hand and the projection of sales volume required to break even.

Winston Churchill's Land Rover to be auctioned off

By Anthony Faccenda on August 29, 2012 - 7:03PM

The historic Series 1 Land Rover was given to Churchill on his 80th birthday in 1954.

2013 Buick Regal offers new engine choices but is that enough

By John Goreham on August 29, 2012 - 6:47PM

Consistent with the Buick tradition of offering forced induction engines, the 2013 has three new four cylinder engine choices for buyers looking at a Regal, but they seem pretty common these days.

American tourist killed in Denmark by runaway electric vehicle

By David Herron on August 29, 2012 - 6:34PM

Pedestrians are routinely killed after being struck by vehicles big, small, noisy or quiet, with little in the way of news coverage, but does it becomes big news when a pedestrian gets killed by an electric vehicle?

Energy saving features of the Toyota RAV4 EV improves total driving range

By David Herron on August 29, 2012 - 3:06PM

Toyota's new video about the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV all electric SUV talks about the energy saving features built into the vehicle and the positive effect on total driving range.

The Chevrolet Camaro pace car in bright pink

Chevrolet supports breast cancer research with a pink Camaro SS Pace Car

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2012 - 1:48PM

This weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series arrive at Atlanta Motor Speedway they will be joined by a specially painted pink 2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe that will serve as the official pace car for Sunday’s Advocare 500 – lapping the field under caution while also donating money to the American Cancer Society.

Next generation Nissan GT-R planned for 2018 after a 2014 refresh

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2012 - 1:05PM

Lovers of high performance Japanese performance cars were distraught earlier this year when it was reported that the mighty Nissan GT-R supercar may not continue on past the current generation but a new report indicates that there will be a new version of the Nissan supercar coming in 2018 – after the current GT-R receives a refresh for 2014.

Audi releases pictures of new 2013 R8 Spyder V10

By John Goreham on August 29, 2012 - 11:41AM

Audi’s-all new convertible supercar is shown at the Interauto Car Show in Moscow

Tesla has speed and range according to your driving habits

Tesla Motors Nails 0 To 60 In Under 4 Seconds

By Nicolas Zart on August 29, 2012 - 10:31AM

Much rides on the shoulders of the Tesla Motors Model S, the follow up to the incredible Roadster I drove a few years ago. The numbers so far look promising.

Nissan Leaf 2014 Launched In Puerto Rico First

By Nicolas Zart on August 29, 2012 - 9:56AM

While we don’t usually associate Latin America with the launch of exotic alternative energy car, Nissan said it would launch its 2013 Leaf in Puerto Rico.

Bentley revealing sports-car concept at Paris show

By Aaron Turpen on August 29, 2012 - 8:05AM

Industry buzz is that Bentley plans to show its first sports car in over a decade at the 2012 Paris Auto Salon.

2014 Mazda6 has finally been revealed in Moscow

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2012 - 9:43PM

The all-new 2014 Mazda Mazda6 has finally been revealed and makes its global debut in Russia.

Ford responds to Consumer Reports' claim that MyFord Touch "stinks"

By Anthony Faccenda on August 28, 2012 - 6:56PM

According to Jim Farley, Ford Motor Co.’s global marketing chief, Ford is committed to making the MyFord Touch system an industry-leader in infotainment technology.

Chinese firm Youngman to help Spyker build the Saab 9-3 - sort of

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 4:12PM

Spyker has announced that Chinese firm Youngman Lotus plans to invest more than $43 million US dollars (€35,000,000 Euros) in the Spyker brand to help build the Spyker D8 SUV along with a new midsized car based on the Phoenix architecture that was going to underpin the next generation Saab 9-3.

The Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Tricolore

The Lamborghini Gallardo replacement should pack RWD, AWD, less variants

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 2:38PM

Little is known about the supercar set to replace the current Lamborghini Gallardo but thanks to a discussion between Lamborghini America COO Michael Lock and the folks at Car & Driver – we have some insight into what we can expect when the new “entry level” Lambo arrives in the next few years.

Source: White House Fuel Economy Report, NHTSA

New CAFE standards to clean the environment, save money, reduce fossil fuel dependency

By David Herron on August 28, 2012 - 2:37PM

The new 54.5 miles/gallon (equivalent) CAFE standards are set to cause a dramatic reduction in fuel consumption, reducing dependency on foreign oil, reducing environmental pollution, and saving the American Economy over a trillion dollars, what's not to like about it?

GM to idle Chevy Volt plant for 4 weeks in September, October

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2012 - 12:10PM

While GM has not confirmed the news, unnamed sources have indicated that the General Motors Hamtramck Assembly Plant that builds the Chevrolet Volt will take four weeks off starting in September and running through October – marking the second time this year where GM has paused production of the hot selling electric Chevy.

2013 Buick Encore enters market with outstanding fuel economy

By John Goreham on August 28, 2012 - 11:54AM

Buicks cute ‘ute joins the low 30s highway mileage club, but will buyers expect more performance from a compct premium vehicle?

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