Automotive News (Page 1139)

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.

Chevrolet running all-new car in 2013 NASCAR

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2012 - 3:15PM

General Motors has just announced that when the 2013 NASCAR season rolls around, the many Chevrolet teams in the field will no longer be driving Chevy Impala stock cars – instead racing a new Chevrolet model that has not yet been unveiled to the world.

J.D. Power and Associates lists 3 reasons why customers love Lexus service

By John Goreham on March 14, 2012 - 1:44PM

Lexus and MINI have won awards from J.D. Power and Associates once again for being tops in their categories for customer satisfaction with dealer service.

The 1200hp Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

The 1,200 hp Bugatti Veyron Vitesse is the fastest roadster ever

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2012 - 12:18PM

The incredible 1,200 horsepower Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse made its debut last week at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show and the legendary hypercar builder has now unveiled all of the details on what they claim is the fastest roadster ever built in the world – with a top speed of 255 miles per hour.

Nissan DeltaWing to race at Le Mans 24 Hours & bring the Batmobile back in style [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 14, 2012 - 11:18AM

Nissan is trying to change the face of endurance racing by taking part in one of the most radical race cars projects, the Nissan DeltaWing.

Volvo wooing NBA star Jeremy Lin for endorsement deal

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2012 - 11:02AM

Reports from around the world are suggesting that Volvo – the Chinese-owned Swedish automaker – is in talks with NBA overnight sensation Jeremy Lin of the New York Knicks with the hopes of signing Lin to an overseas endorsement deal focusing specifically on the Chinese auto industry.

Ram 2500 HD to be first CNG pickup truck available directly from the manufacturer

By Aaron Turpen on March 14, 2012 - 3:03AM

Ram Truck unveiled the new Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG pickup truck at the National Truck Equipment Association show, making the Chrysler subsidiary the first pickup truck in North America available direct from the manufacturer as a compressed natural gas bi-fuel truck.

GM recalls over 3k 2012 Buick Regal models due to lighting problem

By Anthony Faccenda on March 13, 2012 - 9:52PM

A software error has been linked to parking lamp failure in the all-new Regal.

Infiniti M45 sedans recalled for fuel gauge failures

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2012 - 3:25PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of certain Infiniti M45 sedans over a concern that the fuel gauge might be reading incorrectly – possibly causing the vehicle to stall due to lack of fuel even though the gauge would indicate that there is plenty of fuel left in the tank.

Consumer Reports gets its Fisker Karma back after servicing

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2012 - 2:56PM

Last week, we brought you the news that the Fisker Karma being tested by the people at Consumer Reports ran into mechanical issues during the routine initial stages of testing, forcing the group to send their new electric luxury car back to the dealership for repairs but they have their Karma back this week – with a brief explanation of what went wrong.

Gooding & Company Rake In $36 Million At Amelia Island

By Nicolas Zart on March 13, 2012 - 2:11PM

Gooding & Company has consistently brought us quality auctions and ever increasing numbers over the years topping with $36 million in sales this year, where it didn’t fail to meet expectations again.

Honda runs strong at Talladega

By John Goreham on March 13, 2012 - 2:05PM

Honda engines are respected world-wide, but it isn’t the automotive power plants that make Honda popular at Talladega, but rather it is their generators.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger gets 283hp SE V6 package

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2012 - 1:16PM

The 283 horsepower Pentastar V6 was previously only available in the 2012 Dodge Avenger in the pricier SXT Plus or R/T trimlines but the Chrysler Group has just announced the new Avenger SE V6 package - bringing the power of the 3.6L V6 and almost 30mpg to the entry level midsized sedan.

Just 6,000 2013 Subaru BRZ Coupes coming to the US

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2012 - 12:17PM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ Coupe is expected to be available in very limited numbers when it hits US dealerships later this year and unofficial reports now indicate that just 6,000 examples of the sporty Subaru-Toyota joint effort wearing the BRZ badge will be available to American buyers for the 2013 model year.

Nissan's message to video gamers: simulated racing may "pay off"

By Armen Hareyan on March 13, 2012 - 10:23AM

Could simulated racing and hours, put in front of video games, pay off and turn into real driving skills? Nissan thinks it could with the help of PlayStation 3's Gran Turismo 5.

Walter Lechner on Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East

Porsche Video Details How Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge is Prepared

By Armen Hareyan on March 13, 2012 - 9:03AM

As the 2009-2010 winner of Porsche GT3 Middle East Championship, Abdulaziz Al Faisal targets a double race victory in Bahrain to round off his triumphant campaign in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East and Lechner Racing's Walter Lechner takes the readers behind the scenes, showing what it takes to prepare and run such a big racing weekend.

The Lamborghini Aventador J proves that sex sells

By Aaron Turpen on March 13, 2012 - 12:25AM

The sexiest car ever to come out of the Lamborghini factory is the Aventador J, a one-off supercar being shown in Geneva - and now it has a price, going to one lucky (and rich) buyer. And that's not all for the J either..

First 2012 Coda Sedan to roll off the assembly line

Coda Automotive rolls first electric car off the assembly line, customer deliveries beginning soon

By David Herron on March 12, 2012 - 11:37PM

Electric car manufacturer Coda Automotive reached a significant milestone today, ending the beginning of the company's journey by rolling the company's first production electric cars off the assembly line today.

Feds investigating 1.9 million Ford vehicles for unintended acceleration

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 9:43PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has started an investigation into 1.9 million Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans over a concern that the vehicles may be exhibiting similar unintended acceleration issues similar to those that plagued Toyota Motor Co over the past few years.

TorqueNews reader Bill Barnes to appear on Speed TV’s Pass Time

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 8:14PM

TorqueNews reader and Team Detroit Racing member Bill Barnes will appear on Speed TV’s game show Pass Time this Wednesday night at 7pm – hitting the track with his self-built Ford Mustang Cobra Jet featuring a Magnuson-supercharged 5.0L V8 as the show’s contestants try to guess what his car will run in an effort to win cash prizes.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL: The car that launched with a single press release

By Armen Hareyan on March 12, 2012 - 7:26PM

When the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SL sports car was launched 60 years ago today it was nothing more than a single press release.

Ford Focus Electric approved for California HOV lane, $2,500 rebate

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 6:09PM

Two weeks ago, we brought you the news that the EPA certified the 2012 Ford Focus Electric as achieving an MPGe rating of a whopping 105 miles per gallon – making the Focus Electric one of most efficient vehicles sold in the US while also earning owners the right to drive alone in the California High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and bringing new buyers in Cali an additional $2,500 in tax rebates.

Most fuel efficient EV and now up to $10,000 off

Electric Ford Focus Saves Money, Boosted by High Gas Prices, Incentives

By Nicolas Zart on March 12, 2012 - 4:54PM

Let’s face it, electric car interest goes up and down following the trend of petroleum price and now is as good a time to get that electric Ford Focus with the up to $10,000 incentives given.

Audi set to buy Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 12, 2012 - 4:53PM

It seems luxury German automaker Audi is going to buy the Italian motorcycle maker Ducati in an exclusive deal.

The 2013 Cadillac XTS shows off at the PGA Cadillac Championship

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 4:10PM

The 2013 Cadillac XTS will serve as the flagship General Motors luxury sedan, effectively replacing the DTS and STS and to show the cargo carrying capabilities of the new full sized sedan, the company announced that the new XTS can hold four full sized golf bags and four adults in the pinnacle of American luxury.

Toyota brings back its 100 Cars for Good charity, get ready to vote for your favorite

By Aaron Turpen on March 12, 2012 - 3:31PM

Toyota is revisiting its very popular 100 Cars for Good program that gives away 100 cars in 100 days to charities around the nation. Voting live on Facebook.

Stealth, whicked powerful Brabus 800 E V12 now topless

Wicked Brabus 800 E V12 Biturbo Is Stealthy And Topless

By Nicolas Zart on March 12, 2012 - 2:35PM

If you want the ultimate fighting machine that doesn’t stand out at every red light begging for competition but can still take on anything, than the BRABUS 800 E V12 Biturbo are the cars for you.

Why pay for Sirius when BMW offers free radio app

By John Goreham on March 12, 2012 - 2:21PM

BMW announced today that the company is in cooperation with Stitcher to enable the Sticher Smart Radio App to operate in BMW and MINI vehicles.

A still from the second 2013 Nissan Altima teaser video

Nissan teases the 2013 Altima in a second video

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 1:41PM

Nissan Motors has once again teased the 2013 Altima ahead of the New York International Auto Show with a new 8 second video – this time showing a portion of the new front end and giving us our first look at the headlight and grille design of the new Nissan midsized sedan.

The 2012 Toyota Prius C build site is live

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2012 - 12:25PM

The “build your own” option for the 2012 Toyota Prius C is live on the website of the massive Japanese automaker – allowing hopeful owners a chance to configure the compact hybrid to their liking and see just how expensive (or in this case, how inexpensive) their ideal Prius C will be.

2013 Dodge Charger Sprint Cup with the 2013 Dodge Charger R/T road car

The 2013 Dodge Charger Sprint Cup gets unveiled in Vegas, smashing all previous designs

By Aaron Turpen on March 11, 2012 - 10:43PM

Race fans in Las Vegas, Nevada were treated to the unveil of the latest in the new look for NASCAR, this one from Chrysler-Dodge with their new 2013 Charger Sprint Cup, whose looks are likely the best yet unveiled for the new-generation makeover in racing.

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