Automotive News (Page 1081)

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 Becker JetVan emerges as Maybach replacement VIP luxury limo

By John Goreham on April 9, 2012 - 12:11PM

As the Maybach rides off into the sunset, a company from Ventura California fills the need for those who want the ultimate in luxury ground transportation.

Chrysler issues 28 minutes of new 2013 SRT Viper videos

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2012 - 11:05AM

When the 2013 SRT Viper debuted last Wednesday, SRT CEO/President Ralph Gilles discussed the basic specifications of the new American supercar but to get into the real nitty-gritty of the new Viper, the Chrysler Group has put together a series of short videos walking us through pretty much every aspect of the 2013 Viper.

Is a new smaller 370Z in the works at Nissan?

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2012 - 7:52AM

In an interview with Nissan design chief Shiro Nakamura, he reveals the brand is looking to downsize its current sports models. Could a smaller Nissan 200Z be in the companies plans?

Evoque Convertible rolls into New York, will it ever see the light of production?

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2012 - 9:36PM

Land Rover celebrates 25 years in North America, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a fun little convertible concept at the New
York Auto Show. But will it ever be mass-produced?

Jaguar Announces All-New Sports Car: The Jaguar F-Type

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 9:31PM

This time next year there should be a new cat prowling the world's highways: a Jaguar F-Type, a two-seat sports car that borrow heavily from the Jaguar legacy of great sports cars. Its upcoming production was announced at the New York Auto Show.

Citroen DS5 commercial combines Arsenal soccer and English ballet

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 8, 2012 - 9:25PM

Four members of Arsenal, the world famous English soccer team, are taking part in an interesting TV commercial for the new and stylish Citroen DS5. Instead of Citroen showing the players battling it out for victory on the field, they are showing their dancing skills with ballerinas!

Honda Crosstour a Concept in Name Only

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 6:30PM

At the New York Auto Show media days, Honda introduced the Honda Crosstour Concept, which is really what the next generation of the Honda Crosstour is going to look like company officials readily admit.

Electric car advocacy with Nissan LEAF's dressed in bunny ears, in an Easter parade

By David Herron on April 8, 2012 - 5:54PM

April is a prime month for electric car owners to show off their cars at Earth Day events, but an Easter parade in Campbell CA afforded the SF Bay BayLeaf's group to show 12 Nissan Leaf's, dress their cars as giant bunny rabbits, and do a bit of fun electric car advocacy.

Seven Vehicles from New York Auto Show That Will Be Important

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 11:40AM

After having spent a couple days at the New York International Auto Show media days, I've come away with a few impressions. OEMs are really focusing on fuel efficiency, design, and technology like never before. Here's a look at seven of the most important models from the show, which is the last major auto show in the U.S. until the Los Angeles Show in November.

It Might Surprise You What Folks Do with Tax Refunds

By Keith Griffin on April 8, 2012 - 11:14AM

It seems like when it comes to cars and tax refunds, money just burns a hole in our pockets. That could help explain why more than one-third of vehicle owners plan to spend a portion of their tax refund on their car, truck, or motorcycle, according to an eBay Motors survey.

Mom caught driving with her Toddler in her lap while texting

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 8, 2012 - 10:37AM

A California mother of three, Shawndeeia Joann Bowen, has been charged with three counts of child endangerment. The crime? Driving while texting... with her toddler in her lap!

Koenigsegg Agera R runs 250 mph at the Nürburgring [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2012 - 8:14AM

The Koenigsegg Agera R is filmed running an insane 250 mph at the Nürburgring Nordschleife at Gran Turismo’s Nurburgring supercar event, and it's not a video game.

Chrysler recalling nearly 2k 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass model over fire risk

By Anthony Faccenda on April 7, 2012 - 10:14PM

A faulty fuel tank assembly could cause Patriot and Compass SUVs to catch fire in the event of a crash.

Ford recalling over 140k Focus vehicles for windshield wiper defect

By Anthony Faccenda on April 7, 2012 - 8:19PM

The recall marks the first reported safety issue for the best-selling 2012 Ford Focus.

2014 VW Beetle Convertible coming early next year with a diesel option

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2012 - 6:11PM

What could make the hot-selling Volkswagen Beetle any better than it already is? Cut the top off and put an oil-burner in it.

An electric race car that breaks a world speed record on ice.

Nokian Tyres and the E-RA Break the Electric Car Ice Speed Record

By Nicolas Zart on April 7, 2012 - 2:43PM

Electric cars continue to break record, slowly proving their performance outshines gas engines and even manage to pit intense cold, ice and a speed record together.

350green gast charging station at Stanford Shopping Center

SF Bay Area getting 25 electric car fast charging stations via 350Green

By David Herron on April 6, 2012 - 9:25PM

Electric car charging infrastructure provider 350Green announced yesterday a network of 25 electric car fast charging stations, the first has been installed in the Stanford Shopping Center, and the rest to be installed around the Bay Area by Fall 2012.

Chrysler Group sending 2 unique concepts to Beijing

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 7:47PM

The ink hasn’t dried on the press releases from the 2012 New York Auto Show as the general public begins to pour into the Javits Center in NYC but the automotive world has already looked forward – with the Chrysler Group announcing a pair of wild looking concepts based on production models headed for the 2012 Beijing Motor Show that opens later this month.

US government freezes GM CEO Akerson’s pay for 2012

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 7:06PM

The United States Treasury Department announced today that the chief executive officers of several companies who received “bailout assistance” will have their pay for the 2012 year frozen at the 2011 levels – meaning that General Motors CEO Dan Akerson will not receive a raise this year.

The Acura RLX Concept debuts at the NY Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 4:42PM

Among the big debuts at the 2012 New York Auto Show was the Acura RLX Concept and while this new flagship luxury sedan from Honda might not have gotten the most attention from the media at the Big Apple show – American Honda expects the future production version of the Acura RLX to help Acura compete more with other full size luxury sedans in North America.

Cadillac turns to the Beach Boys for inspiration

By Aaron Turpen on April 6, 2012 - 3:28PM

In an attempt to remain at the forefront of driver safety technology, Cadillac will be introducing a new Beach Boys-inspired safety seat that vibrates to alert drivers to impending collisions.

S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY award announcement, World Car Awards 2012

Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY named 2012 World Green Car

By Aaron Turpen on April 6, 2012 - 3:02PM

The S 250 CDI beat out 22 other contenders for the win, giving Mercedes the second win in the history of the World Green Car award from Bridgestone after being selected by three experts representing three regions of the world.

Nissan opens eBay storefront in the UK

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 6, 2012 - 2:17PM

Nowadays it seems that all types of companies have eBay storefronts, no matter what they sell. Automakers are no exception to this trend, as Nissan recently launched an official eBay storefront in the United Kingdom (UK).

Nissan DeltaWing heading to Europe for further development and testing

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 6, 2012 - 1:46PM

Nissan's innovative race car project, the Nissan DeltaWing, is now headed to Europe for further testing for it's 24 Hours Le Mans debut later this year in June.

The 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R puts the snake back into ALMS racing

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 1:39PM

Everyone knew that the new 2013 SRT Viper would make its debut this week at the 2012 New York Auto Show but SRT CEO and President surprised the motorsports world when introduced the new SRT Viper GTS-R – a purpose built race version of the new Viper destined for the ranks of the American LeMans Series (ALMS).

The Terrafugia Transition Flying Car Airplane Is Taking Off At Last

By Nicolas Zart on April 6, 2012 - 1:16PM

Since the 1950s people have dreamed and thought of cars that could fly, or airplanes that could be driven on the streets. The Terrafugia Transition Flying Car Airplane is the closest to what it gets and is inches away from achieving its goal.

Electric car sound signature called e-sound created by Audi

By John Goreham on April 6, 2012 - 12:46PM

Electric cars need to alert pedestrians of their approach and Audi has developed a sound signature it call e-sound to do the job.

The photoshopped image of the Shelby 1000 with the wheels up

The Shelby 1000 Mustang makes its auto show debut in New york

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2012 - 11:45AM

While the ultra high performance Ford Mustang built by Shelby American made its online debut in pictures that turned out to be photoshopped, the 2012 New York Auto Show brought the incredible new Shelby 1000 Mustang into the public eye for the first time at the same auto show that introduced the world to the Shelby name back in 1962.

Nissan to run Nurburgring 24 hours with a production GT-R Club Track Edition [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2012 - 10:44AM

Nissan will compete in the 2012 Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race using a stock 2013 GT-R Club Track Edition supercar.

Toyota adding hundreds of new high paying jobs in the US

By John Goreham on April 6, 2012 - 9:39AM

Continuing its in-sourcing trend in the US, Toyota’s Technical Center is adding 250 highly skilled jobs to its Michigan design locations and also opening a new office in Silicon Valley

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