Automotive News (Page 1053)

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.

McLaren launches merchandise to complement 12C

By Aaron Turpen on December 22, 2012 - 2:46PM

Without a doubt, the McLaren 12C is one of the hottest supercars on the road. Now fans can get McLaren-themed accessories to go with their top-end speedster.

2013 Nissan Altima gains Top Safety Pick Plus rating

By Aaron Turpen on December 22, 2012 - 8:14AM

The IIHS has given the 2013 Altima a "Top Safety Pick Plus" designation, recognizing the car for its excellent performance in five-passenger safety tests.

Shelby is planning new things for GT500 Super Snake

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2012 - 7:51AM

Shelby American is planning some big things for 2013 and it will involve a new option for the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake and possibly some new turbocharged engines.

Rihanna's record label gives her $160k Porsche 911 for Christmas

By Anthony Faccenda on December 21, 2012 - 6:56PM

Rihanna's new Porsche 911 Turbo S is a major upgrade from the Jeep Wrangler Roc Nation gifted her last year.

Tesla Motors will either fly high or crash in 2013 depending on Model S sales

By David Herron on December 21, 2012 - 5:55PM

Two analysts issue opposing predictions of Tesla Motors' fortunes during 2013, saying that either the company will bleed itself dry of money, or rising sales will stabilize the Tesla's finances.

European Tesla Model S prices announced, deliveries beginning in early 2013

By David Herron on December 21, 2012 - 3:33PM

Preparing to begin Tesla Model S deliveries in Europe, the company announced European pricing and called on European reservation holders to begin finalizing their order.

2014 Mazda6 gets high in NY's Time Square

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2012 - 10:48AM

The all-new 2014 Mazda Mazda6 is pulling off a first-ever for the Japanese automaker and will do it in New York’s famed Time Square.

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is global in its appeal to play

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2012 - 9:32AM

The 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is popular with adults who like to play in the dirt and even more popular with kids around the world.

Nissan to celebrate 10 years of manufacturing in Mississippi

By Aaron Turpen on December 21, 2012 - 8:47AM

In 2013, milestones will be surpassed as Nissan celebrates a decade of building American-made cars in Mississippi.

First Subaru XV Crosstrek rolls off line in Malaysia

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2012 - 8:39AM

The first 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek has rolled off the assembly line in Malaysia as Subaru expands production in the growing Asian markets.

Bob Lutz says the wheels aren't coming off electric cars, they're just turning slowly

By David Herron on December 20, 2012 - 5:42PM

Bob Lutz, returns to his role as Defender in Chief of the Electric Car, with a piece on Forbes.com saying everything is fine, nothing to worry about.

Toyota Furia Concept could be future sport sedan [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 4:08PM

Toyota has announced the reveal of a new Toyota Furia Concept and gives us a glimpse of what could be a new future Toyota sport sedan.

GM recalls almost 150,000 trucks due to a missing hood latch

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2012 - 3:03PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new recall for select General Motors midsized pickup trucks over a concern that these vehicles may have not had the secondary hood latch installed during assembly – possibly allowing the hood to come up while the vehicle is being driven.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain.

Toyota Avalon first vehicle to charge phones wirelessly

By Don Bain on December 20, 2012 - 1:59PM

The 2013 Toyota Avalon Limited becomes the first vehicle in the world to offer Qi in-console wireless charging for enabled cell phones and devices In the optional Technology Package, on both gasoline and hybrid versions.

2013 Subaru Legacy and Outback get highest safety award

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 1:34PM

The 2013 Legacy and Outback models received the all-new 2013 TSP+ award. And Subaru is the only automaker on the planet to receive IIHS Top Safety Pick awards for every model it builds.

2013 Toyota Camry, Prius v earn "poor" ratings in new IIHS crash test

By Anthony Faccenda on December 20, 2012 - 1:30PM

The 2013 Toyota Camry and Prius v finished in 17th and 18th place respectively on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's latest test of 18 mid-size cars.

2013 Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S receive more media love

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 12:07PM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S continue to pile up awards and the popular sport coupes have been nominated for another joint award.

2013 HPE700 ZL1 Camaro runs 1/4 mile in 10.82 sec. [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 9:53AM

Hennessey Performance has the perfect Christmas gift for the performance enthusiast, a 10.82 second 2013 HPE700 ZL1 Camaro.

2013 Cadillac ATS is built for the curves

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2012 - 8:11AM

The new 2013 Cadillac ATS gets a sport-tuned component that features improved acceleration through the corners and delivers world-class performance.

Daimler changes Tesla board member in shift to hyrids and EV's

By David Herron on December 19, 2012 - 7:04PM

As Daimler is focusing on developing more hybrid and all electric cars, their realigned management structure meant changing Daimler's representative on Tesla's Board.

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric. Image courtesy of Ford.

The future looks bright for high mileage vehicles

By Don Bain on December 19, 2012 - 6:00PM

Speaking during a new conference today, Alan L. Baum, principal at Baum & Associates and Luke Tonachel, senior vehicles analyst for Natural Resources Defense Council agreed the future could not look better for high mileage vehicles and the American consumer.

2013 Scion FR-S gets award but it's only half the story

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2012 - 4:24PM

Toyota has announced that the 2013 Scion FR-S has won the first AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Award, but the website fails to recognize the major contribution from Subaru.

Hyundai recalls Veloster for parking brake flaw, what symptoms can drivers expect?

By Anthony Faccenda on December 19, 2012 - 2:48PM

Hyundai's emergency brake recall comes the same day the automaker issued a separate recall concerning the Veloster's faulty glass sunroof.

The 2013 Corvette ZR1 and the 2013 SRT Viper

The Corvette ZR1 beats the 2013 Viper GTS in Motor Trend test - SRT blames the driver

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2012 - 1:51PM

The folks at Motor Trend recently took the 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the 2013 SRT Viper GTS to Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway with the bowtie-clad supercar coming away the winner – but it comes with a bit of controversy due to their driver choice according to the people at Chrysler.

Camaro to become an American-built car in the next generation - Update, CAW angry GM is stealing its pony back

By John Goreham on December 19, 2012 - 1:20PM

The current Camaro is built in Canada, but GM has found a way to move the Camaro home to America for the next generation.

2012 Hyundai Veloster recalled for dangerous shattering sunroof

By Anthony Faccenda on December 19, 2012 - 12:45PM

The Hyundai Veloster safety recall stems for an October investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Ford Fund recommits to Detroit with new funding

By John Goreham on December 19, 2012 - 11:34AM

Ford will donate $10 million alon with other support to help the city pull itself out of depression.

Corsa Performance Exhaust adds 35hp, 47tq to the 2013 Ford GT500 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2012 - 10:58AM

This morning I had a chance to speak with a representative from Corsa Performance Exhaust about their new exhaust package for the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang – a setup which adds 35 horsepower and 47lb-ft of torque to the 200+ mile per hour super muscle car.

GM repurchasing 200 million shares of stock from the US Government

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2012 - 9:51AM

General Motors announced this morning a plan to buy back 200 million shares of the stock issued as repayment for the 2008 bailout loans – a move that will put $5.5 billion US dollars back into the US Treasury – as the Feds prepare to unload all of their ownership in the automaker within the next 12 to 15 months.

2013 Toyota RAV4 gets needed dynamic design changes

By Denis Flierl on December 19, 2012 - 9:01AM

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 remains true to the original RAV4 concept, but the new SUV gets a much needed new contemporary design language.

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