Automotive News (Page 1046)

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.

The Nissan plant in Aguascalientes. Image courtesy of Newspress

What Nissan has to do with renewable energy in Mexico [video]

By Don Bain on May 11, 2013 - 3:41PM EDT

Nissan builds cars for the global marketplace and at their plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico half the energy required for the operation of the plant comes from renewable energy sources.

Ticket to ride? John Lennon’s Ferrari 330GT going up for auction

By Anthony Faccenda on May 10, 2013 - 5:41PM EDT

English auction house Bonhams will offer John Lennon’s 1965 Ferrari 330GT 2+2 at its auction at the Goodwin Festival of Speed in England on July 12.

All 3 next generation Audi TT models to get power increases

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2013 - 2:39PM EDT

While no official information has been announced on the next generation Audi TT, Car and Driver has offered up some of the details on the upcoming German sports coupe with an emphasis on the engines – including increases in power for all three trimlines.

100k+ C6 Chevrolet Corvettes probed for headlight failures

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2013 - 12:05PM EDT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a new investigation into the 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette over a concern that the high tech projection headlight system could shut off without warning.

The new Ford EcoSport in Goa, India. Image courtesy of Ford.

How EcoSport will help Ford boost Asian sales

By Don Bain on May 10, 2013 - 2:20AM EDT

Ford has just introduced the innovative, all-new EcoSport with a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine, hoping to spark sales in the second largest Asian automotive market and the sixth largest sales region in the world.

Buick recalls the 'Hot Rod of World War II' in a heavy metal tribute

By Aaron Turpen on May 9, 2013 - 6:27PM EDT

Tuesday was Victory in Europe (VE) day and to commemorate the day on Buick's 110th anniversary, the company turned back the clock to a time when heavy metal meant not loud guitars and big hair, but machines that sported huge guns and tracks instead of wheels. Yes, the Hot Rod of WWII was made by Buick, and now the M18 Hellcat rides again.

5 fun facts leaked on the 2014 Toyota Corolla

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2013 - 4:45PM EDT

A Toyota dealership in Kansas recently posted a collection of information on the redesigned 2014 Toyota Corolla and while that information has since been taken down, the good people at Motor Trend were quick to publish what they read for us all to enjoy.

Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S is the one of the best cars ever [video]

By Anthony Faccenda on May 9, 2013 - 1:49PM EDT

The Tesla Model S has received a 99 out of 100 score from Consumer Reports, making it the highest-rated car on the road today.

Terrafugia shows plug-in hybrid flying car of the future

By David Herron on May 9, 2013 - 12:58PM EDT

The self driving flying car we were promised as kids could become a reality, thanks to technology being developed by Terrafugia.

Fisker based VL Destino to carry on without Fisker, with 556 horsepower

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2013 - 12:28PM EDT

Even though it looks like Fisker Automotive is all but out of business due to crippling financial issues, the Bob Lutz backed VL Destino that is based on the Fisker Karma extended range electric vehicle will carry on – with hundreds of inquiries from current Karma owners who are more interested in supercharged V8 power than they are emission free driving.

Cadillac CTS is longer, leaner and meaner

By John Goreham on May 9, 2013 - 12:01PM EDT

One old trick and one new one make the 2014 CTS from Cadillac stiffer and lighter than the competition.

Aerovironment chosen by Ford for charging station installation, service

By David Herron on May 9, 2013 - 10:22AM EDT

Aerovironment, with years of experience in electric vehicles, was chosen for turnkey charging station installation and support for Ford plug-in vehicle customers.

2014 Scion TC, iQ and limited 10 Series get price tags

By Aaron Turpen on May 9, 2013 - 3:19AM EDT

Toyota is producing a limited number of the Scion 10 Series for its tenth anniversary and has released sticker shock values for the series, including the 2014 Scion 10 Series FR-S speed machine.

Justin Bieber and his Lamborghini get six speeding tickets in Dubai

By Anthony Faccenda on May 8, 2013 - 7:36PM EDT

Justin Bieber was cited for six speeding infractions while driving in Dubai this past weekend. The singer was in the Gulf city for his "Believe" tour.

Tesla Motors shows strong sales, big revenue growth for Q1 2013

By David Herron on May 8, 2013 - 6:30PM EDT

Tesla Motors lived up to their promise to reach profitability for Q1 2013, based on stronger than expected sales and manufacturing efficiency improvements.

The Nissan GT-R racing the Oris Swiss Hunter jet. Still from YouTube video.

How Nissan GT-R fares racing a Swiss fighter jet [video]

By Don Bain on May 8, 2013 - 4:55PM EDT

How long a Nissan GT-R can outpace an Oris Swiss Hunter fighter jet off the line was the compelling quest of a journalist from N-Magazine in Germany recently.

Mission Motors teases highest performance electric vehicle ever

By David Herron on May 8, 2013 - 4:46PM EDT

Coming June 3, Mission Motors promises to unveil the most advanced production motorcycle, that will also be the highest performance electric vehicle in existence.

New 2013 BMW M3 Touring Emergency Medical services vehicle

How saving lives will be faster with new BMW M3

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2013 - 11:59AM EDT

If you ever need emergency medical services, this new 2013 BMW M3 Touring Emergency Medical services vehicle can get to you much quicker.

Why should you care if your car is a Top Safety Pick

By John Goreham on May 8, 2013 - 11:47AM EDT

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety launches a campaign to explain how it does its work and why it matters to every driver.

Amazing “Design Vision GTI” shows future of VW Golf GTI

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2013 - 8:31AM EDT

This wild racing GTI concept is race-ready, and is based on the latest 2015 Volkswagen GTI, but reveals the future of the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

Tesla steals from Aston Martin, talks to Google about Auto Bots

By Aaron Turpen on May 8, 2013 - 12:28AM EDT

Tesla has not only stolen key talent (and some say design cues) from Aston Martin, but is also talking with Google about making an electric robot car. In typical Silicon Valley fashion, bridges are being jumped at Tesla Motors.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 at the Denver Auto Show. Image © 2013 by Don Bain

Mercedes-Benz, Toyota top Harris Poll EQ in automotive brand perception

By Don Bain on May 7, 2013 - 7:39PM EDT

Mercedes-Benz and Toyota received the highest rating for brand perception among 30 automotive brands on the basis of familiarity, quality and intent to buy in the 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend Brand Equity Index (EQ).

2013 Audi S7 with Leonard Nimoy and Zachary Quinto

Audi uses Spock vs Spock in brilliant marketing of new S7 [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2013 - 3:32PM EDT

See what happens when Leonard Nimoy takes on Star Trek newbie Zachary Quinto and his all-new Audi S7.

650 hp Hennessey Supercharged 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee HPE650

See what happens when a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets 650 hp

By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2013 - 1:36PM EDT

There is only one performance shop who can come up with a 650 horsepower upgrade for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. See who would dare think of doing it.

GM President Mark Reuss has 1 wish for the Chevrolet - a new rear drive sports car

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2013 - 1:16PM EDT

General Motors North American President Mark Reuss recently stated that his biggest wish for the Chevrolet brand was to offer an affordable, rear wheel drive sports car.

Hertz move will mean big take-home pay boost to workers

By John Goreham on May 7, 2013 - 12:39PM EDT

America's largest car owner is moving its headquarters and nearly 1,000 workers to a new location in Florida. What the move will mean to its workers.

Nissan Leaf among safest cars in US, awarded Top Safety Pick by IIHS

By David Herron on May 7, 2013 - 11:23AM EDT

Earning top crash safety ratings from the IIHS, that organization has awarded the 2013 Nissan Leaf with the Top Safety Pick designation.

How the 2014 GMC Sierra will change performance rules

By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2013 - 8:30AM EDT

When GMC rolls out the all-new 2014 Sierra fill-size pickup it will come with a new class-leading V6 powerplant. Can the new Sierra finally compete with the Ford F-150?

BMW joins massive exploding-airbag recall, adds 42k vehicles

By Anthony Faccenda on May 6, 2013 - 10:07PM EDT

BMW is recalling 42,000 3-Series vehicles due to a passenger front airbag inflator defect.

Chevy Volt batteries will finally be built in U.S. as LG Chem opens factory in Michigan

By David Herron on May 6, 2013 - 7:47PM EDT

US based battery production will get a big boost when LG Chem launches commercial production at its plant in Holland Michigan.

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