Automotive News (Page 1115)

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.

Lotus opting out of the Paris Auto Salon

By Aaron Turpen on July 16, 2012 - 12:50PM

Lotus has announced that they will not be attending the Paris Auto Salon this year, after making a huge splash two years ago with not one, but six concepts. Now, with top-level shakeups, the company is re-thinking its global strategy.

Espresso in your car courtesy of Fiat

By Aaron Turpen on July 16, 2012 - 12:15PM

Italians love three things: espresso, pasta, and movies with severed horses heads in them. Now Fiat is offering one of those, built-in.

Lexus competes with German rivals by bringing LF-LC to production

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2012 - 7:36AM

The Lexus LF-LC Concept that made its debut in Detroit will become a production model within three years say Lexus insiders.

Al Capone's armored 1928 Cadillac hits the auction block

By Anthony Faccenda on July 15, 2012 - 9:24PM

The Capone-owned vehicle is set to go to auction on July 28 in Michigan.

BMW bringing two new diesels to U.S. in 2013

By Denis Flierl on July 15, 2012 - 7:15PM

BMW will be offering two new diesel options in the U.S. beginning in the 2013 model year.

A detail of the ConnectedDrive High Guiding and 3D City modeling. © BMW USA

BMW ConnectedDrive's other features include handwriting recognition

By Don Bain on July 15, 2012 - 6:54PM

Of course, that’s in addition to more music storage, extended radio features and high speed Internet, among other aspects.

500 mile range electric car being developed in Denmark

By David Herron on July 15, 2012 - 6:34PM

Danish electric car maker ECOmove is developing a 500 mile range electric car based on the company's QBEAK electric city car, a car that already has an impressive 180 mile electric driving range.

The electric super car, the Lightning GT

Lightening GT Shaping Up To Be Next Ferrari Of Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on July 15, 2012 - 6:31PM

The Lightening GT has been a long time coming and the incredible full-performance electric car, EV has never shied away from top performance.

Toyota announces prices for 2013 Corolla, Land Cruiser, Matrix, Sienna, Tacoma, and Scion xD and iQ

By Aaron Turpen on July 15, 2012 - 6:43AM

Toyota has announced North American pricing for several of its most popular models, including two under the Scion nameplate. Most are seeing slight increases from 2012, but several are still under $20,000.

The Pius DIY electric car kit gives the enjoyment of building an electric car

By David Herron on July 15, 2012 - 12:21AM

Building your own electric car and learning electric vehicle technology could become real easy next year when the Pius electric car kit goes on sale in Japan.

The 2012 BMW M5 from the Denver Auto Show. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

BMW introduces the onboard automotive stenographer within ConnectedDrive

By Don Bain on July 14, 2012 - 9:09PM

BMW has long been a leader in automotive connectivity and now their updated navigation and telematics system can record short texts, emails and notes to self, behind the wheel safely via voice command.

Ford recalling 2013 Escape SUVs for brake concerns

By Anthony Faccenda on July 14, 2012 - 8:14PM

The recall affects over 8,000 models in the U.S. and more than 10,000 total in North America.

Toyota 2000GT SEV in the UK for Goodwood Festival of Speed

Is Toyota developing an electric sports car to rival the Tesla Roadster?

By David Herron on July 14, 2012 - 5:27PM

An appearance of the Toyota 2000GT SEV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed has sparked rumors of Toyota "going after Tesla" with an electric sports car.

Mitsubishi Owners Day MOD 2012

By Nicolas Zart on July 14, 2012 - 5:26PM

Mitsubishi has forged a serious reputation over the years with its sports cars, coupe and sedans. MOD2012 was a reminder of the loyal following the company has.

Fisker Automotive's expansion negates impending bankruptcy claims

By David Herron on July 13, 2012 - 8:36PM

For months some in the punditry have claimed Fisker's woes were about to doom the company, but continued expansion of the company's dealer network, sales of the Karma, and success at raising private investment capital, are signs not of a collapsing company, but a growing one.

Rapper The Game buys leather-wrapped Ferrari

By Anthony Faccenda on July 13, 2012 - 6:37PM

The rapper purchased the vehicle for $200,000 while in France.

Public charging is about to get ridiculously expensive

Charging By Amount Of Electricity Used Instead Of By The Hour

By Nicolas Zart on July 13, 2012 - 6:23PM

Public charging is about to take a simple business model and make it unaffordable for many with the consequence that it will deter electric car drivers from charging on the go.

2013 SRT Viper GTS-R makes its racing debut [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 6:15PM

The 2013 SRT GTS-R is set to return to competition at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Aug 4 in the American Le Mans Series.

Future Nissan sports car will have high-flying cockpit [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 3:38PM

A team of Nissan designers paid a visit to an unlikely place to get inspiration for a future sports car.

Continental's electric motor saves rare Earth metals

Continental Uses Performance Electric Motor Without Rare Earth Materials

By Nicolas Zart on July 13, 2012 - 3:01PM

Finding the careful balance between lowering pollution and making electric cars even more efficient is a tricky deal but companies, such as Continental find intelligent designs and systems that lower the burden on our planet Earth and still manage to raise performance.

Second 2014 Mazda6 teaser video released

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 10:51AM

Mazda has released the second Mazda Mazda6 teaser video that shows even more of the all-new redesigned sedan.

Would you pay $10 for a chance to win the best factory Mustang in history

By John Goreham on July 13, 2012 - 9:42AM

One lucky winner will take home A 2013 Mustang Boss Laguna Seca for $10.

Walking Dead Zombie Survival Machine unveiled at Comic-Con

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 8:48AM

Hyundai unveiled their Walking Dead Zombie Survival Machine last night at San Diego’s Comic-Con.

First 2014 Mazda6 teaser video released

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2012 - 7:32AM

Mazda releases the first teaser video of the completely redesigned 2014 Mazda6

Mitsubishi celebrating its customers at MOD 2012 tomorrow

By Aaron Turpen on July 13, 2012 - 2:48AM

Saturday, July 14th is Mitsubishi Owners Day (MOD) with celebrations and events happening all day, free to the public. Several production and prototype vehicles will be on display. Awards to attendees will include a hi-def, big screen television, race driving school tickets, and much more.

GE and PayPal building electric car charging station network

By David Herron on July 12, 2012 - 8:01PM

Ignoring the existing electric car charging payments processing network ChargePoint, GE makes an agreement with PayPal to provide payment processing for the company's WattStation electric car charging stations.

DeTomaso boss Rossignolo arrested in probe for $9.2 million in public funds

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2012 - 6:46PM

Just days after it was announced that the current incarnation of the DeTomaso brand had declared bankruptcy, reports have come out of Italy today that DeTomaso chairman Gian Mario Rossignolo and two other chief executives from DeTomaso have been arrested to determine whether the three misused $9.2 million dollars in public funding.

The 2013 SRT Viper in red with white stripes

The 2013 SRT Viper caught track testing - with video

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2012 - 6:12PM

Yesterday after, the DriveSRT Facebook page posted a picture of a 2013 SRT Viper sitting under a canopy at what looks to be a race track and today, thanks to a reader from Car and Driver – we have video footage of the new Viper GTS tearing around Gingerman Raceway in Michigan.

China to build largest electric car and smart grid deployment ever in Hangzhou

By David Herron on July 12, 2012 - 5:28PM

China is aggressively developing clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and the necessary supporting infrastructure, as demonstrated by a large electric car leasing and smart grid project in Hangzhou.

Electric and plugin hybrids apps you shouldn't live without

Electric Car Apps You Shouldn’t Live Without

By Nicolas Zart on July 12, 2012 - 5:07PM

When it comes to electric car apps that facilitate your trips and charging, a few stand out and have matured of the years. The problem is which one do you choose?

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