Automotive News (Page 1083)

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.

A screenshot of the Dodge Dart Rally Car in action

Video of the new Dodge Dart Rally Car in action

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2012 - 10:42AM

Even though rally champion Travis Pastrana announced his new partnership with Chrysler and SRT Motorsports which has him racing the new 2013 Dodge Dart Rally Car just over a week ago, we already have our first (rally good) look at the new Dodge compact race car in action – tearing around the Chrysler Chelsea Proving Grounds in a Ken Block style video.

Chevy Volt slaughters Nissan Leaf in March 2012 sales

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2012 - 9:33AM

While the automotive world is focusing on the 2012 New York Auto Show, automakers from around the world have issued their March 2012 sales reports and for the second month in a row – the Chevrolet Volt badly outsold the Nissan Leaf, this time with a margin of almost 4 to 1 in favor of the range-extended electric Chevy.

The leaping African Impala will appear on the 2014 model in 2013

2014 Chevy Impala emblem evolves toward more athletic design

By Frank Sherosky on April 4, 2012 - 9:04AM

What’s the significance of an emblem? At the Design Center of General Motors (NYSE: GM), all logos and emblems are a big deal, and here’s why there is so much fuss over the 2014 Chevy Impala’s emblem.

New 2013 smart to feature gas and electric drive, bolder styling

By John Goreham on April 4, 2012 - 8:34AM

The new 2013 smart will be offered in coupe or convertible bodies with a choice of electric or gasoline drive and custom packages add distinction

All-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala makes its debut at the New York Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on April 4, 2012 - 8:05AM

General Motors is revamping its lineup to remain competitive, and the 2014 Chevrolet Impala is shedding its commercial fleet clothes and gets a smart, fresh styling as it officially makes its debut today at the New York Auto Show.

Export of hot exotic cars foiled by LA Customs Agents

By Don Bain on April 4, 2012 - 2:32AM

Cargo containers labeled “used exercise equipment,” were found to contain 16 stolen expensive and exotic cars, including a 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia worth $280,000, in the Port of Los Angeles just last night.

Fisker Automotive reveals the Fisker Atlantic (Nina) in New York

By David Herron on April 3, 2012 - 11:34PM

Fisker Automotive's long awaited new car, the Fisker Atlantic, was revealed today on the eve of the New York Auto Show, continuing the company's tradition of extended range electric luxury cars it is a family-oriented car meant to be compared with the Audi A5 or BMW 3-series.

Mercedes-Benz enjoys record March sales, highest first quarter ever

By Anthony Faccenda on April 3, 2012 - 10:23PM

Boosted by its new vehicle lineup, Mercedes-Benz sales climbed nearly 8 percent compared to March 2011.

The 2013 SRT Viper in computer generation

The 2013 SRT Viper revealed early with help from Forza Motorsport - Updated w/ Video

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 8:59PM

The folks at the Inside Line introduced these pictures earlier today, showing what looks like the 2013 SRT Viper in a computer generated world with graphics that strongly resemble something that would be seen on the Xbox 360’s Forza Motorsport 4 – giving us our best look yet at the new American supercar hours before the car is formally introduced in New York.

GM to recall full sized 2012 SUVs, vans over potential power steering failure

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 6:10PM

Beginning tomorrow, General Motors will begin notifying owners of select GMC and Chevrolet full sized vans and sport utility vehicles over a concern that a vital component of the steering system could fail – leaving the vehicle uncontrollable in the event that the part should fail at speeds.

2013 Buick Enclave impresses with a new safety breakthrough and excellent connectivity

By John Goreham on April 3, 2012 - 5:52PM

The 2013 Buick Enclave will feature a new type of airbag and has some impressive new features including new connectivity options

Find out your trip duration based on current traffic using Google Maps

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2012 - 5:21PM

Google Maps has a new feature that uses both live and historic traffic data to help drivers estimate their travel time.

2012 Chevy Volt, charging, picture copyright GM

Driving 190 electric miles in a Chevy Volt blows up 35 mile range myth

By David Herron on April 3, 2012 - 4:59PM

The Chevy Volt is rated by the EPA with a 35 mile electric range, leading some to dismiss its electric capabilities, but last weekend a Florida man set out to see what was his total electric driving range, ending up 190 miles with 6 times the rated electric range.

A screenshot of the 1995 BMW M5 from FM4

The Forza Motorsport 4 April Alpinestars Car Pack arrives

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 4:32PM

This morning, the April 2012 car pack for Forza Motorsport 4 hit the Xbox Live marketplace – bringing 10 new cars to the incredible driving simulator that offer a great spread of European luxury performance road and street cars both new and old, old school and new school Japanese performance coupes, a 50s era American convertible and even a high performance Swedish station wagon.

BMW X1 coming to the US this fall, starting at $31,545

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 3:46PM

After months of rumors and speculation, BMW has announced that the 2013 X1 will go on sale this fall in the US – marking the introduction of the compact sport utility vehicle for the North American market with a low price of just $31,545 (including destination charges of $895).

Subaru BRZ selling well beyond company expectations

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 3:00PM

While the sporty new Subaru BRZ will not go on sale until later this month in the US, Subaru parent company Fuji Heavy Industries has reported that sales in their Japanese domestic market are crushing company expectations – selling more than 4 times their projected sales targets through the first two months of sales in Japan.

The Jeep Mighty Forward Cab is coming back!

How Chrysler And FIAT Are Reviving Jeep

By Nicolas Zart on April 3, 2012 - 1:38PM

When FIAT came to revive ailing Chrysler, it was puzzling to see how the Italian would fare where the Germans had failed, especially in the Jeep market.

Porsche bringing Cayenne Diesel to the US for 2013

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 12:47PM

Porsche AG has announced that they will soon begin offering the 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel in the United States – marking the first time that the Stuttgart-based automaker has offered a diesel powered vehicles in the US market as consumer perception of diesel vehicles has slowly changed over the past decade.

Tajima Nobuhiro's electric "Monster" will challenghe gas racers at Pikes Peak

Electric Racer Tajima Challenges Conventional Engines At Pikes Peak Race

By Nicolas Zart on April 3, 2012 - 12:12PM

Pikes Peak is THE race when it comes to hill climb and electric cars are proving to challenge gas engines in ways that should fuel competition the next few decades.

Automotive legend Steve Saleen wins back his naming rights

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2012 - 11:59AM

Steve Saleen announced yesterday that after a court battle that spanned several years, he has won the right to use his own name once again after the company who purchased the Saleen brand in 2007 prevented Mr. Saleen from using his name when he left the company.

BMW 1-Series M Coupe production officially ends

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2012 - 7:58AM

BMW has quit taking orders for the 1-Series M Coupe and production will end this summer on the least expensive M-badged model. So why did BMW decide to pull the plug on what should have been a successful model?

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Makes New York Auto Show Debut

By Keith Griffin on April 3, 2012 - 12:04AM

Attendees to the New York International Auto Show, which is open to the public from April 6 to 16 at the Jacob Javitts Center in Manhattan, will be able to see for the first time Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. That is unless they have $1.9 million and have already purchased one.

Lincoln Director of Design Max Wolff at unveiling of Lincoln MKZ

2013 Lincoln MKZ Important Step for New Design Director

By Keith Griffin on April 2, 2012 - 11:47PM

Before the grand opening of the New York International Auto Show, Lincoln debuted the 2013 Lincoln MKZ before a packed house at the beautiful IAC building in Manhattan's lower West Side. It's the first Lincoln product to come out under Lincoln's relatively new director of design Max Wolff and it demonstrates what a difficult job he has ahead of him.

The 2013 Ford Fusion. Photo courtesy of Ford.

The 2013 Ford Fusion to give power to the people via tech choices, start-stop

By Don Bain on April 2, 2012 - 4:58PM

When the full line of 2013 Ford Fusion models comes out this fall, buyers will be able to choose from two highly efficient EcoBoost engines, a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, a hybrid vehicle, a plug-in hybrid as well as auto start-stop technology.

EDAG a smart shareable electric car concept

EDAG Takes The Sting From The Gas Pump Blues

By Nicolas Zart on April 2, 2012 - 3:12PM

EDAG’s Light Car was just an open source concept in 2009, it is now taking shape and could become a valuable key player as an inner city shared electric car.

Introducing the BMW i8 Spyder

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2012 - 2:08PM

The folks at BMW have released the details on the newest entry in their super efficient i lineup with the online introduction of the new BMW i8 Spyder – a high performance hybrid roadster with incredible fuel economy and pure-electric, emission-free driving.

Nissan raising LEAF awareness with the Big Turn On campaign, in Europe

By David Herron on April 2, 2012 - 1:52PM

Nissan Europe has launched a big marketing marketing campaign, in Europe, using online social networks, online videos, and a contest offering significant prizes, aiming to raise awareness about the Nissan LEAF, and establish networks of quick charging stations across Europe.

Ford investing $1.2 billion in Mexico to build the 2013 Fusion

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2012 - 12:52PM

Ford Motor Company expects that their classy new 2013 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ are going to be big sellers so in order to prepare for the anticipated launch of these new midsized sedans, Ford has announced that they will be investing a whopping $1.2 billion in their Hermosillo production facility – a move that will add around 1,000 new jobs in Mexico.

The newest 2013 SRT Viper teaser is the best look yet

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2012 - 10:37AM

Just a few minutes ago, the DriveSRT Facebook page issued the newest teaser of the 2013 SRT Viper, giving us a shadowy look at the hood and roofline of the new supercar but with a little quick image enhancement – a great deal more of the new Viper becomes visible.

MINI camping options are cozy and fun for wilderness adventures or tailgating in style

By John Goreham on April 2, 2012 - 8:17AM

MINI has developed some custom camping options to highlight the brands flexibility and emphasis on fun

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