Automotive News (Page 1056)

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.

Around the world in 80 days in a Tesla Roadster, chasing the Electric Odyssey

By David Herron on June 19, 2012 - 3:30PM

Not to be outdone by the pair of French guys driving a Citroen C-Zero around the world, Rafael de Mestre is driving a Tesla Roadster around the world, and aims to beat the French team even though he started 3 months after they left.

Mitsubishi's New Outlander PHEV redefines intelligent hybrid design

Mitsubishi Redefines Intelligent Hybrids With Outlander PHEV

By Nicolas Zart on June 19, 2012 - 2:35PM

Mitsubishi is challenging the notion of a plug-in hybrid, PHEV by giving its user choice and efficiency with its New Outlander PHEV.

Nissan expects Leaf EV sales to double when American plant opens

By Patrick Rall on June 19, 2012 - 1:34PM

The Nissan Leaf has been taking a beating in the battle of mainstream electric vehicles as the Chevrolet Volt has outsold it by a massive margin this year but Nissan execs expect to see a great many more Leaf EVs sold once the American production facility opens late this year.

Honda is planning to overhaul its bland image

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2012 - 8:02AM

Honda’s new North American research and development chief is out to reinvent the brand through its racing heritage.

Learning to drive like a race car star at RMDE

By Aaron Turpen on June 19, 2012 - 3:34AM

The author's first time racing vehicles on a GT track proved extremely informative and pummeled the illusion that racing is "easy" and race car driving is "simple." Find out what he learned.

Electric car road rage, electric car etiquette, and sharing charging stations

By David Herron on June 19, 2012 - 1:27AM

An inconveniently unplugged electric car can leave the owner of that car stranded with an unexpectedly flat battery pack, potentially inciting Hulk-like rage, but following common sense etiquette can avoid a whole world of outrage.

Shows the MRAP Driving. High-resolution image of the MaxxPro Dash model.

Volkswagen, Fiat eyeing Navistar for U.S. commercial vehicle market

By Don Bain on June 18, 2012 - 10:28PM

Volkswagen and Fiat would both like a piece of the considerable U.S. commercial vehicle market, a significant share of the sales projected to reach 21 million vehicles worldwide by 2015.

The 2013 SRT Viper comes to Forza Motorsport 4 this Friday - for FREE

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 10:16PM

Less than an hour ago, the Drive SRT Facebook page announced that the 2013 SRT Viper would be arriving in the virtual dealerships of Forza Motorsport 4 this Friday (June 22nd) as downloadable content and – much to our surprise – it will be available from the Xbox Marketplace for free.

Toyota GT 86 aero kit could preview Scion FR-S upgrades

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2012 - 9:54PM

Toyota has announced that the GT 86 sports car has received a new factory aerodynamic package that could signal future Scion FR-S upgrades.

2013 Ford Mustang Customizer lets users create and win custom Mustang

By Anthony Faccenda on June 18, 2012 - 8:39PM

The new competition allows four lucky individuals to own a unique Mustang that they created.

Chevy Trailblazer door fire investigation upgraded, over 341,000 vehicles now included

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 8:28PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that they have upgraded their preliminary investigation of the 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer to an engineering analysis while also adding the GMC, Buick, Saab and Isuzu, a move which could lead to a recall of 341,786 vehicles in the US.

2012 Chrysler 300 teams with The Dark Knight Rises for new contest

By Anthony Faccenda on June 18, 2012 - 5:51PM

The contest challenges applicants to create an original commercial featuring the Chrysler 300 and The Dark Knight Rises.

The back end of the Chevy Camaro WTCC safety car

2014 Chevrolet Camaro taillights revealed in new video?

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 5:38PM

We recently took a look at the introduction of the Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe to the World Touring Car Championship, but upon closer investigation, it appears that the Camaro used as the Safety Car overseas features some unique taillights – possibly giving us a look at the taillight design of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro?

The Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe WTCC Safety Car

Chevrolet Camaro serves as safety car for World Touring Car Championship

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 5:02PM

The World Touring Car Championship is dominated by 4-cylinder powered sedans and hatchbacks but starting later this season, the fabled Chevrolet Camaro SS will serve as the safety car (pace car for you NASCAR fans out there) for the popular WTCC racing series.

The 2013 Cadillac ATS configurator screen shot

The 2013 Cadillac ATS build page is live - sans the pricing

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 4:25PM

The preliminary build page for the 2013 Cadillac ATS compact sport sedan is live on Cadillac.com, offering prospective buyers a chance to scope out the different options and packages available on the new BMW 3-Series fight but sadly…prices are not yet included.

Feds upgrade Toyota door fire investigation, expanding to over 1.4 million vehicles

By Patrick Rall on June 18, 2012 - 3:11PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded their investigation relating to possible fire hazards in the door of select Toyota vehicles to an engineering analysis, while also adding new models years and a large spread of popular models that could potentially be included in a recall – a recall that could reach over 1.4 million vehicles.

The 2012 Kia Sportage at Colorado Off Road Extreme. Photo by Don Bain

2012 Kia Sportage named to AAA's Top Cars for Teens

By Don Bain on June 18, 2012 - 2:28PM

The 2012 Kia Sportage has been named to Top Cars for Teens by the Automobile Association of America. The Sportage was picked for laudable dynamics, dependability, value and a long list of standard safety features, plus top performance in the NHTSA crash tests.

What safety features help you the most

By John Goreham on June 18, 2012 - 12:07PM

A report this week by NHTSA proves vehicle changes in the past decade have saved numerous lives. TorqueNews looks at improvements that made the most difference.

2013 Audi Q5 now a diesel in SQ5 trim blows away expectations

By John Goreham on June 18, 2012 - 8:39AM

The Audi SQ5 Lexus RX350 fighter is now available with stump pulling torque.

Ferrari bringing Steve McQueen's 275 GTB4 back to life

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2012 - 7:44AM

Ferrari Classiche recently took delivery of a 275 GTB4 that originally belonged to legendary American star, Steve McQueen.

2013 Kia Sorenton slated for host of improvements

Kia's Top Selling Sorento Gets a Worldwide Makeover

By Keith Griffin on June 18, 2012 - 7:35AM

Kia, which continues to set sales records, is giving a makeover to its top-selling U.S. vehicle: the 2013 Kia Sorento.

The 2012 Acura RDX at the CORE offroad rally. Photo by Don Bain

Five Asian brands show their stuff during RMDE's offroad rally

By Don Bain on June 18, 2012 - 1:23AM

As the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Driving Experience neared its conclusion, Acura, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi and Nissan had their vehicles at the Core Off Road Extreme to demonstrate their ability to negotiate unpaved, ungraded roads with plenty of twists, turns, bumps and unlevel surfaces on the 2-mile rally track.

The 2012 Nissan 370Z Roadster. Photo by Don Bain

Racing about High Plains Raceway on RMDE day two

By Don Bain on June 17, 2012 - 9:08PM

The second day of the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Driving Experience began with a drive to High Plains Raceway, after another scrumptious breakfast courtesy of Subaru, represented by Sean Maynard. Subaru brought the 2013 BR-Z to the track with such positive response it was difficult to find the new model with an empty driver’s seat.

Alex Brundle, Martin Brundle and Lucas Ordonez at LeMans

Nissan Demolishes LMP2 Class at LeMans 24 Hours

By Keith Griffin on June 17, 2012 - 8:43PM

Nissan power took nine of the top 10 positions at the Le Mans 24 Hours today, rounding off an impressive week for Nissan in the LMP2 class at the world's best endurance race.

Hybrid crosses finish line first at Le Mans

By Keith Griffin on June 17, 2012 - 7:36PM

In a historical finish at the 80th running of the famous Le Mans 24 Hours, victory has gone to a hybrid vehicle: the Audi R18 e-tron Quattro.

Nissan unveils the loudest Juke Box in the world

By Aaron Turpen on June 17, 2012 - 5:39PM

Nissan has taken the idea of a juke box mobile with the loudest car stereo in the world mounted in a Juke, calling it, appropriately, the Juke Box. Meet the new life of the party.

2013 Mercedes SLS AMG GT runs its fastest Nurburgring ever

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2012 - 9:03AM

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT that was recently revealed has run the Nurburgring in under 7:30.

58.9 mpg Ford engine will be a global game-changer

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2012 - 6:52AM

Fords new 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has received international acclaim by winning the 2012 “International Engine of the Year” award for its outstanding fuel economy.

Hyundai takes Walking Dead cars to Comic-Con

By Aaron Turpen on June 17, 2012 - 12:25AM

Hyundai will be attending this year's Comic-Con in San Diego and will be bringing a tribute to Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead graphic novels and comics for their 100th issue.

Tijuana to British Columbia in a Nissan Leaf in 8 days

By David Herron on June 16, 2012 - 9:48PM

A trip from BC (Baja California) to BC (British Columbia) shows an around-town electric car like the Nissan Leaf can handle a long road trip, given enough fast charging stations along the highways.

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