Automotive News (Page 1060)

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.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Unimog star in A Good Day to Die Hard

By Anthony Faccenda on January 25, 2013 - 7:20PM

Aside from Bruce Willis, the fifth installment in the Die Hard franchise stars a total of 14 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Ford offers price incentives on its Focus Electric

Ford Sweetens Focus Electric Incentives With Cash Back

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2013 - 5:27PM

Carmakers are working hard to make electric vehicles affordable. Ford is offering two incentives for some of its Focus Electric.

Fuji Electric updates 25kw CHAdeMO charging station with slimmer looks

By David Herron on January 25, 2013 - 5:22PM

Electric car DC Fast Charging stations are generally huge, but Fuji Electric's new 25 kilowatt CHAdeMO DC Fast Charge station is sleek, slim, and ready to plug into ChargePoint's network.

The Mazda 6 Skyactiv-D race car brings new excitement to Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2013 - 5:09PM

The centerpiece of the Mazda display at the ongoing 2013 Detroit Auto Show is the new Mazda6 Skyactiv-D race car – a diesel powered race car that is destined for the Grand Am racing series but more importantly, this car shows that there is a vehicle to generate some excitement in the Mazda lineup.

The first video of Ken Block's new Hoonigan Racing Division Fiesta in action

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2013 - 3:54PM

Yesterday we brought you the news of racing legend Ken Block’s new Hoonigan Racing Division and the new blue paint scheme that came with the new team name and today – we get our first look at Block’s Monster Energy Drink Ford Fiesta rally car tackling the snowy backwoods of Michigan’s Sno Drift 2013.

The Nissan GT-R base price to top $100k for 2014

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2013 - 3:13PM

The 2014 Nissan GT-R will follow in the footsteps of the previous model years with mild performance increases accompanied massive price increases – this time with a base price that will top $100,000 for the first time once the destination fee is factored into the final price.

Peugeot is working on an air/hydraulic hybrid car system

Peugeot Working on an Air, Liquid Hybrid System

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2013 - 1:10PM

In the world of hybrids, the available technology uses a gasoline engine with an electric motor. Peugeot is looking to venture beyond this with air and hydraulics.

Nissan confirms Nismo Leaf, with tweaked aerodynamics, for production in Japan

By David Herron on January 25, 2013 - 12:48PM

Nissan Nismo will reportedly make a limited production run of a tweaked Nissan Leaf in Japan, modified for aerodynamic and emotional performance improvements.

The Ohion State University packs in-hub electric motor and batteries

An Intriguing EV With In-Hub Motor And Battery

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2013 - 12:23PM

In-hub electric motors are starting to show up more often. However, packing the batteries inside the in-hub motor is an altogether different twist.

Kia shows new 2014 Sorento SX Crossover at Detroit Auto Show

By John Goreham on January 25, 2013 - 9:41AM

Kia's popular 7 passenger Crossover, the Sorento, is all new for 2014 and offers a new trim level that steps over the luxury line with confidence.

Subaru launches the track-ready Gazoo RA Racing BRZ

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2013 - 9:18AM

For those in Japan who want to go racing, Subaru has announced the new Gazoo RA Racing BRZ performance coupe.

Spyshots of McLaren P1 show it racing towards production

By Aaron Turpen on January 25, 2013 - 4:59AM

Spy shots and official video from McLaren show that the next supercar from the company, the P1, is well on its way towards production readiness.

Detailed pricing leaked on 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup - including the new EcoDiesel

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2013 - 10:32PM

While the Detroit Auto Show debut of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup included gobs of information including specs on the new EcoDiesel engine, the Chrysler Group declined to announce pricing at the time of the big debut but thanks to the wonders of online enthusiast communities – we have our first look at the 2014 Grand Cherokee pricing for the engine model range.

ORNL develops high performance high energy density lithium battery tech

By David Herron on January 24, 2013 - 7:38PM

A promising development by researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is expected to enable safer batteries with higher energy density, giving electric cars a longer driving range, due to a switch from liquid to solid electrolytes.

The 2014 Jeep Compass at the Detroit Auto Show

The 2014 Jeep Compass, Patriot get 6-speed auto transmission for the final years

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2013 - 5:31PM

The introduction of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee may have been the biggest news from the Chrysler Group but the addition of a new 6-speed automatic transmission to the 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot comes as a feature that many consumers will appreciate – just in time for the two compact SUVs to leave production.

Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial teaser brings smiles

By John Goreham on January 24, 2013 - 4:52PM

VW has created a new Super Bowl commercial that promises to make even the most angry of us happy.

The Lincoln MKC Concept shows a bright future for Ford's luxury brand

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2013 - 4:23PM

The 2013 Detroit Auto Show introduced the world to the new Lincoln MKC Concept – a great looking compact SUV that should go a long way in proving Lincoln dealerships with the fresh vehicles that the luxury brand so desperately needs.

The 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S qualifies for California rebate

By David Herron on January 24, 2013 - 3:00PM

California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project offers up to a $2,500 for electric cars on top of the $7,500 federal tax credit, and the 60 kilowatt-hour Tesla Model S was just listed on the CVRP website.

MINI rolls back to back new models with Paceman JCW and Clubman Bond Street

By John Goreham on January 24, 2013 - 1:50PM

At the NAIAS in Detoit MINI introduced the Paceman John Cooper works edition. At the Geneva Show it will bring out the Clubman Bond Street. Here is what makes them special.

Ken Block's 2013 Ford Fiesta Global RallyCross car

Ken Block gets new paint scheme and new team name for 2013 - hints to Gymkhana 6

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2013 - 11:33AM

The green, black and white Monster Energy Drink paint scheme has covered every car that Ken Block has competed in all of the way back to his Subaru rally days but starting in 2013, Ken Block’s Ford Fiesta race cars will have a new paint scheme while also departing from the Monster World Rally team name – and dropping a subtle hint about the upcoming Gymkhana 6 video.

Toyota and BMW will launch new lightweight sports vehicle

By Denis Flierl on January 24, 2013 - 8:08AM

Toyota and BMW have signed a binding agreement further deepening their cooperation for sustainable mobility and will launch a new lightweight fuel-efficient sports vehicle.

Toyota looks to Chicago even before NAIAS ends

By Don Bain on January 23, 2013 - 5:17PM

The auto business is hitting a pace set by some of its supercars as Toyota begins to reveal plans for the Chicago Auto Show before its presence at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit has concluded.

Mercedes-Benz previews Kate Upton Super Bowl ad and fans are not impressed

By Anthony Faccenda on January 23, 2013 - 4:29PM

Mercedes-Benz has alienated both male and female car buyers with its new Super Bowl ad. Keep reading to see some of the fan criticism being waged at the automaker and to check out the ad for yourself.

Funny Hyundai Super Bowl commercials to bring laughter and customers

By John Goreham on January 23, 2013 - 4:28PM

Hyundai is all in for the Super Bowl. Here is a preview of the funny commercials viewers will see

Ford Fusion Hybrid gets 5 Stars from the NHTSA

Ford Earns Top NHTSA Top Rating For Fusion & Fusion Hybrid

By Nicolas Zart on January 23, 2013 - 4:00PM

Ford clinches once again awards and top ratings with its Fusion. The company has come back with a vengeance in a few years.

Kia teases curvy concept ahead of Geneva Motor Show

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2013 - 3:26PM

Kia Motors has just issued a brief press release and a collection of artwork teasing an unnamed vehicle that the Korean automaker refers to simply as “a new urban concept car” – with the formal debut of this curvy concept slated for the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

The Fiat 500 Abarth Tenebra brings sinister Italian flare to Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2013 - 2:37PM

The Fiat 500 Abarth Tenebra design concept rolled into the 2013 North American International Auto Show with a name that hints to the dark design scheme of this great looking high performance compact.

Tesla Model S production says Tesla will fly high rather than crash

By David Herron on January 23, 2013 - 1:48PM

While Tesla has kept quiet on Model S production, a statement by Jerome Guillen, the company's director of Model S programs says Model S production is at full capacity, which is supposed to bring in enough revenue to keep Tesla afloat.

The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee debuts in Detroit with new look, diesel power

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2013 - 12:10PM

We have already talked about the Detroit debut of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 but as the 2013 NAIAS continues on, we bring you a look at the non-performance 2014 Grand Cherokee that has received a sporty facelift along with the return of the powerful and efficient diesel engine option.

2013 Chrysler Glacier offers cool styling and hot performance in cold weather

By John Goreham on January 23, 2013 - 10:58AM

The 2013 Chrysler Glacier is a special edition, all-wheel drive luxury car with attitude and style. Offering a frugal V6 or a HEMI V8, this special edition is the ultimate snowboard weekend sedan.

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