Automotive News (Page 1034)

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.

Ford aiming to cut waste-to-landfill by 40 percent per vehicle

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2013 - 5:06PM

Ford is aggressively targeting the lowering of its waste-to-landfill numbers for each vehicle produced and plans to reduce that by 40 percent per vehicle by 2016 in a new five-year global plan.

The Chevrolet Volt continues to beat the Nissan Leaf in February 2013 sales

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2013 - 3:52PM

The talks of cold weather hurting electric vehicle driving range doesn’t seem to be having much impact on the sales of the Chevrolet Volt as the Volt once again comfortably outsold the Nissan Leaf in February 2013 – marking the second month in a row and the 12th time in the last 14 months where the electric Chevy was the top dog in American EV sales.

Manufacturers get away with recalls

By John Goreham on March 1, 2013 - 2:55PM

Customers don't seem to punish brands or models that have frequent recalls. A recent survey reveals how drivers feel.

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Clinton, Agassi And What the Open Source Movement Could Bring

By Nicolas Zart on March 1, 2013 - 1:57PM

What Shai Agassi learned from President Clinton, the rest was to figure out how to be successful. In the meantime, here are some things Shai Agassi at Better Place could learn from the Open Source movement.

2014 Subaru Forester XT sets major record in Australia

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2013 - 12:28PM

Subaru hit a huge milestone in Australia by selling a new 2014 Subaru Forester XT Premium which makes it the 700,000 Subaru sold in the country down under.

Toyota GT86 Open Concept images leaked, previewing the Scion FRS Convertible

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2013 - 11:52AM

The Toyota GT86 Open Concept is set to debut next week at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show but thanks to a handful of leaked images, we get an early look at the concept that will preview the Scion FR-S convertible.

2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup will dominate at a high level

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2013 - 9:35AM

The exciting new 2014 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup is ready to make its world premiere in Geneva as Porsche celebrates 50 years of the 911.

The 2015 Jeep Wrangler could pack turbo diesel power

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2013 - 7:22PM

Jeep lovers in the US have long been calling for a diesel powered Trail Rated SUV and the refreshed 2015 Jeep Wrangler could be the next vehicle from the popular brand to pack diesel power – provided that the new EcoDiesel in the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is well received by American buyers.

A closer look at the unique brake rotors of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2013 - 6:12PM

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe will arrive as the most power “base” Corvette or all time but GM didn’t stop at the 450 horsepower LT1 when they were focusing on the performance capabilities of the C7 – including a revamped braking system that features unique two piece brake rotors for the high performance Z51 package.

The 2011 Ford F-Series F-550 Super Duty chassis cab in SuperCab configuration. (

Ford F-450 and F-550 with CNG option at a $10k uptick

By Don Bain on February 28, 2013 - 5:08PM

Ford knows something you may not – that the US is a CNG exporter and those in the industries using powerful Ford F-450 and F-550 trucks would love a CNG bi-fuel option.

Survey results about exaggerated MPG ratings may surprise you

By John Goreham on February 28, 2013 - 5:01PM

Two manufacturers have recently been ensnared in a scandal involving exaggerated mpg claims. A recent survey found the public's opinion is split on the issue, but leans one way.

Sir Jackie Stewart, Clive Chapman and Jackie Oliver at Hall of Fame

Motor Sport Magazine Hall of Fame celebrates Lotus

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2013 - 3:48PM

The 2013 Motor Sport Magazine Hall of Fame inauguration event celebrated Colin Chapman, Lotus founder and engineer, for his contributions to automotive and motorsports.

Hyundai begins producing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2013 - 3:26PM

Hyundai has become the world's first automaker to begin producing hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles, going to production with the Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell in Korea.

Porsche recalls 911 Carrera models because tail pipes may fall off

By Anthony Faccenda on February 28, 2013 - 2:26PM

The recall, which impacts 2,263 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 models, was issued because the tail pipe may unexpectedly separate from the muffler due to a manufacturing error.

Citroen reveals its DS5 Hybrid4 200 ch at the Geneva Auto Show

The Geneva Motor Show Promises an International Alternative Energy Car Event

By Nicolas Zart on February 28, 2013 - 1:22PM

The Geneva Motor Show is aimed towards the international automobile market and nowhere else will you see a better global representation. Find out what to expect with alternative energy cars at the show this year.

CarCharging & Beam Consolidate NY Charging Stations

By Nicolas Zart on February 28, 2013 - 11:56AM

As the electric car industry matures, much is happening behind the scene to make it ready. ChargePoint and DBT are the biggest players and this consolidation in NYC with Beam cements this player in the field.

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series

2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Coupe Black Series is intoxicating

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2013 - 7:58AM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series high-end supercar is the fifth Black Series model from Mercedes-AMG and is the most extreme version yet.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe

Non-Stingray 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe coming with lower cost, lower performance

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2013 - 8:48PM

We have looked at the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe from just about every angle now including the likelihood of a future C7 Z06 and ZR1 but according to the folks at Motor Trend – there is a non-Stingray Corvette coming for 2015 that will offer a unique look, lower performance and a lower price.

The 2013 Audi RS4 Avant in Forza Horizon

March Meguiar's Car Pack brings six new cars to Forza Horizon

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2013 - 3:43PM

The folks at Turn 10 have just announced the details on the March Meguiar’s Car Pack for Forza Horizon with 6 new vehicles ranging from a compact rally car to an ultra high performance SUV storming on to the festival racing scene – along with an extra car for those Horizon gamers who bought into the season pass program when the game was released.

Hyundai recalls 2012 Veloster for shattering sunroofs, again

By Anthony Faccenda on February 27, 2013 - 11:47AM

Hyundai has recalled select 2012 Veloster models for the second time in just two months over a dangerous exploding sunroof flaw.

2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI makes debut in Geneva

2014 VW GTI hot hatch gets even hotter

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2013 - 7:41AM

When the all-new 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI makes its debut in Geneva, it will be the hottest version ever with even more horsepower and a new performance pack.

The 2014 Evoque sporting the new 9-speed transmission. Image courtesy Newspress

Land Rover trots out the world's first 9-speed transmission

By Don Bain on February 27, 2013 - 1:49AM

Land Rover will showcase the world's first implementation of a new nine-speed automatic transmission for passenger cars during the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, which opens March 7 in Switzerland's second largest city.

Get traction on ice and snow with ISSE Snow Socks for tires

Automotive Snow Socks solve slippery winter conditions [video]

By Don Bain on February 26, 2013 - 8:42PM

As blizzards cross the nation making our roads and highways slick, slippery and treacherous traps, effective and easy to install snow socks from ISSE can solve the traction troubles of winter’s inclement conditions.

Build your 2014 Ford Fiesta ST online now - pricing starts at $22,195*

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2013 - 8:36PM

Ford Motor Company has just launched the build page on Ford.com for the new 2014 Fiesta ST, giving us a great look at the options, the features and the pricing of the new subcompact hot hatch – with the base price of the high performance 5-door starting at just $22,195 (including destination fee).

Renault releases details of ZOE electric car ahead of launching sales in March

By David Herron on February 26, 2013 - 7:52PM

The Renault ZOE could be a game changing electric car thanks to a low price and fast charging system.

The Toyota Venza F-1. Image courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota expanding US built model exports in 2013

By Don Bain on February 26, 2013 - 6:39PM

That America is once again a good place to build cars is born out by the fact Toyota exported 124,000 US built vehicles to 21 different countries in 2012 – a figure they plan to expand upon this year.

Updated 2014 Buick LaCrosse and Regal to debut in New York

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2013 - 6:17PM

Refreshed versions of the Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal are expected for the 2014 model year and today, General Motors confirmed that the new Buick sedans would debut in April at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.

Nissan returning to 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014 with electric race car

By David Herron on February 26, 2013 - 5:45PM

Saying that Nissan will have a pioneering race car showcasing electric technology, CEO Carlos Ghosn promises a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014.

Edmunds buys its own Tesla Model S to test it

Edmunds Buys An Electric Tesla Model S

By Nicolas Zart on February 26, 2013 - 1:36PM

Edmunds will test the Tesla Model S it bought on its own terms. Times are changing when even the most gasoline ferocious news outlet buys an electric car to see what the fuss is all about.

The interior teaser of the Alfa Romeo 4C is a carbon fiber work of art

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2013 - 12:47PM

While the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C will not officially debut until next month’s Geneva Motor Show, the Italian automaker has continued to tease us – this time offering us a look at the gorgeous interior layout of the US-bound mid engine sports car.

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