Automotive News (Page 1116)

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.

The 2013 BMW 135is enters atop the 1 Series range

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 3:55PM

BMW issued a statement this morning announced the vehicle slated as the “new top performance model 1 Series for 2013” in the form of the new BMW 135is – a compact 2-door coupe and sedan packing more power and enhanced performance measures compared to the 2013 BMW 135i.

2013 Nissan Altima Gets its New Start

By Keith Griffin on May 15, 2012 - 1:48PM

Today marked the start of production of the new 2013 Nissan Altima at the company's Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant in Tennesseee: the start of the 5th generation of the popular midsize sedan.

Porsche launches the first prototype hybrid 918 test cars

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2012 - 12:59PM

The Porsche 918 will introduce the world to the German hybrid electric supercar later this year and the innovative sports car has just gotten a step closer to production as the Stuttgart based automaker has built and launched the initial test prototypes of the new 918.

Audi's Smart Electric Bike Is A Sweet Ride

By Nicolas Zart on May 15, 2012 - 12:24PM

One might remember the German EH Line article written last month*, well here’s another German eBike and none other than Audi is behind it.

Prius C side impact test by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

IIHS Names Malibu Eco, Hyundai Azera and Prius C Top Safety Picks

By Keith Griffin on May 15, 2012 - 11:01AM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has added the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, 2012 Hyundai Azera and the 2012 Toyota Prius C to its list of vehicles earning the Top Safety Pick designation.

Jay Leno rides the Mission-R electric superbike [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2012 - 7:57AM

Jay Leno invited the team from Mission Motors to his garage to learn about the Mission-R electric motorcycle and took it for a spin.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris is on the fast track

By Don Bain on May 15, 2012 - 5:39AM

High mileage vehicles are selling well this summer and the 2012 Toyota Yaris seems to be hitting a sweet spot - sales are up 140 percent in April over last year with a 70 percent increase so far in 2012.

Electric car owners to pay $1/gallon equivalent under PG&E electricity rate proposal

By David Herron on May 14, 2012 - 11:40PM

A new electricity rate proposed by PG&E for electricity customers would simplify time-of-use metering for electric car owners, and lower off peak rates to the equivalent of $1/gallon gasoline.

2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid selling like hot cakes

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2012 - 9:20PM

Toyota's 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid was the third-fastest-selling car in the U.S. in April. In March, it was the second-fastest.

2013 Ford Fusion with chief designer Chris Hamilton

New Ford Fusion Earns Award for Design and Elegance

By Keith Griffin on May 14, 2012 - 9:17PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion has won the Gene Ritvo Award, which honors the best in design in the automotive world, from concept to production to marketing. The honor is awarded to the vehicle that best defines elegance in design.

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia. Photo by Don Bain

Chinese buyers returning to showrooms, boosting sales 12.5 percent

By Don Bain on May 14, 2012 - 8:51PM

Chinese buyers are returning to automotive showrooms after modest sales in March lead most to believe the bloom was off the burgeoning Asian market. Sales are up 12.5 percent over April 2011.

Siemens electric trucks on eHighway of the Future

Siemens envisions trucks and overhead power lines on eHighway Of the Future

By David Herron on May 14, 2012 - 7:39PM

Diesel trucks account for a large portion of the pollution plaguing our cities, and Siemens is testing a system to use components from electric rail systems on those corridors with massive truck populations.

Toyota 100 Cars for Good begins taking your votes today

By Aaron Turpen on May 14, 2012 - 5:43PM

Toyota is asking the public to pick a charity a day for the next 100 days to receive a free vehicle as part of their annual 100 Cars for Good event. You can vote for your charity picks starting right now.

2012 Hyundai Elantra airbag slices off driver's ear, spurs federal investigation

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2012 - 5:28PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation into the 2012 Hyundai Elantra after reports that a side impact curtain airbag severed part of a driver’s ear when it opened during an accident.

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses 3

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:43PM

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses 2

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:42PM

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's reign with Prancing Horses

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:41PM

Honda Jet's strange looking aircraft aces first flight

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 4:34PM

The upstart ailine manufacturer is moving ahead with a product and a plan that sounds oddly familiar

Ferrari celebrates Queen Elizabeth's 60 year reign with Prancing Horses [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 4:32PM

Ferrari, an icon of “Made in Italy” craftsmanship across the globe, was at very heart of the Diamond Jubilee Pageant to celebrating 60 years of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II's reign in the United Kingdom.

Ford’s 2013 Fusion will pass competition with 7 incredible new features

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 3:25PM

2013 Ford Fusion packs driver assist features previously only found on expensive luxury cars

In 2012, Toyota and Honda remain in first and second place respectively on the W

GM, Chrysler improving relations with automotive parts suppliers

By Don Bain on May 14, 2012 - 3:10PM

General Motors and the Chrysler Group have continued to improve their rating in this year's survey of suppliers in the12th annual study of OEM working relations.

6 Hours of race at the amazing Laguna Seca with the American Le Mans Series

6 Hours Of Racing Pleasure At Laguna Seca With The American Le Mans Series

By Nicolas Zart on May 14, 2012 - 2:54PM

Starting on a rather fresh and very foggy day, the little Mazda MX5 are already screaming around the unique bends, twists and famed cork screw of the Laguna Seca Raceway. After that it was 6 hours of familiar faces, some returning Aston Martin and Lotus and with a touch of Hollywood with Patrick Dempsey and his team.

Ferrari boss confirms hybrid Enzo replacement in 2012

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2012 - 12:28PM

Information has slowly been trickling out about the future existence of a Ferrari Enzo replacement that would pack hybrid power but with the recent first quarter results announcement from the Italian automaker, company Chairman Luca di Montezemolo confirmed not only that there is a “new Enzo” coming with hybrid power at the end of 2012.

GM will make Chevy Trax with new cute-'ute

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 12:22PM

2013 Chevy Trax will debut at the Paris Motor Show this fall to take on 2013 Nissan Juke globally

Baltimore Grand Prix heads into another crazy turn with Andretti set to organize race

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on May 14, 2012 - 11:10AM

The Baltimore Grand Prix has taken another interesting and crazy turn.

1984 Corvette most stolen of all models.

Corvettes from 1984 Most Stolen with California Worst State

By Keith Griffin on May 14, 2012 - 11:00AM

Owners of used Chevrolet Corvettes should be concerned if they own models from the 1980s. They are among the most stolen.

2012 Toyota Prius c and hybrids moving from afterthoughts to sales propellers

By John Goreham on May 14, 2012 - 8:22AM

Sales resurgence by Toyota shows 2012 Toyota Prius c and 2012 Camry Hybrid models are driving volume up.

New 2.0-liter turbo ready for next-generation Subaru WRX and BRZ

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2012 - 7:58AM

Subaru has dropped the first turbocharged variant of its 2.0-liter, FA-series flat-four engine into the refreshed Japanese-market Legacy sedan and wagon that we could see in the next Subaru BRZ.

Chevrin leaving the UNEP office in Nairobi

Electric postal van driving across Africa, demonstrating clean technology

By David Herron on May 13, 2012 - 4:27PM

Adventurer and English teacher Xavier Chevrin set off from UNEP's headquarters in Nairobi, in an electric Citroën Berlingo, on a 1 1/2 month trip across Africa to demonstrate electric car reliability and energy efficiency, while highlighting the lack of electricity in many parts of Africa.

2013 BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon revealed, coming to US

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2012 - 7:42AM

BMW has announced the latest 3-Series Sports Wagon will be offered in the U.S. in 2013.

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