Automotive News (Page 1140)

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.

Mazda partners with ESPN International to broadcast USF2000 & Star Mazda around the world

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 11, 2012 - 9:26PM

Mazda has teamed up with ESPN International to allow racing fans around the world to follow their favorite race car drivers and teams a better viewing experience with a total of 13 hours of racing scheduled to be broadcast in 2012, for the Star Mazda Championship Presented by Goodyear and the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship Powered by Mazda.

Toyota launches "Game of Life" ad campaign for Prius C targeting Gen Ys

By David Herron on March 11, 2012 - 9:06PM

Toyota hopes to reach Generation Y with new ad campaign presenting the Toyota Prius c as a key part of life choices.

2013 Infiniti XJ commercials to air during NCAA Selection Sunday

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 11, 2012 - 7:31PM

Infiniti will be launching the new 2013 Infiniti JX SUV across the country this month and will be tying in the launch with the three television spots to air for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) March Madness Selection Sunday.

Tata Megapixel at Geneva Motor Show unveil

Tata Megapixel concept unveils at Geneva as a new and innovative range extended electric

By Aaron Turpen on March 11, 2012 - 4:17PM

Move over and make some room, Opel Ampera, there's a new RE-EV coming from India's largest automaker and Tata has pulled out all the design stops for this little powerhouse of engineering.

Audi R8 tribute video shows teaser of second generation R8

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 11, 2012 - 4:12PM

Audi has released a teaser video of the second generation Audi R8, which all gearheds are surely eagerly waiting for.

Over 6000 San Diegan's driving electric Smart ForTwo's in car2go service

By David Herron on March 11, 2012 - 4:09PM

Launched in November 2011, the San Diego car2go service boasts 6000 members (and growing) after 100 days of service, in the only all-electric car sharing service in America.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe redesign revealed on twitter

By John Goreham on March 11, 2012 - 2:36PM

In a nod to the importance of social media, Hyundai chose Twitter to reveal the look and name of its new style for the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco to get two new power-dense engines

2013 Chevrolet Malibu to drive with two new powertrains

By Frank Sherosky on March 11, 2012 - 12:59PM

Think two new power-dense power trains for the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, a Ecotec 2.5L and a 2.0L turbo, but only one will get the eAssist as an option.

Nissan answers questions about optimally charging the Nissan Leaf

By David Herron on March 10, 2012 - 4:54PM

Nissan's latest video on the Nissan Leaf covers what charger installation at home, the speed of charging via various charging station options, fast charging at a CHADEMO DC Fast Charge station, and the optimal charge level.

The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO - more performance, bigger price

By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2012 - 4:06PM

Pricing is available on the official Ford Vehicles website and the refreshed 2013 Ford Taurus SHO sports a price increase to go along with the new look – with a price for the high performance full sized sedan starting $1,045 more than the 2012 Taurus SHO.

An electric Morgan is on its way probably

Morgan Offers A Potential Electric Drive Along Its V8 Version

By Nicolas Zart on March 10, 2012 - 2:12PM

The famous British car maker Morgan has barely changed the styling of its car in a century while modernizing its underpinning to accept a V8, is now introducing an electric version to the Plus family.

Test drive a Mazda and $25 goes to school libraries.

Test Drive a Mazda and Put a Book in a School Library

By Keith Griffin on March 10, 2012 - 9:58AM

Mazda may be having its financial problems but that hasn't stopped it from committing to donating $1 million to buy books for public school libraries.

2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost in two-tone finish

Rolls-Royce Pimps Out a Two-Tone Bespoke Ghost

By Keith Griffin on March 10, 2012 - 9:26AM

First there was a two-tone Rolls-Royce Phantom. Now, in a special space at the Geneva Motor Show, Rolls-Royce is unveiling a a two-tone Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Mazda discontinues the CX-7 in North America

By Anthony Faccenda on March 10, 2012 - 8:59AM

In attempt to make room for the all-new CX-5, Mazda has discontinued the CX-7 in U.S. markets.

Mood lighting for your car - the next evolution in safety?

By Aaron Turpen on March 10, 2012 - 12:38AM

Ambient interior lighting can affect a driver's mood and be used as a safety enhancement and driver-to-driver communications tool, says one designer at Ford.

Odyne Systems 2012 Ford F-750 Plug-in Hybrid Truck

2012 Ford F-750 Hybrid Plug-in from Odyne

By Aaron Turpen on March 10, 2012 - 12:15AM

It may not be as hot as a the new Bentley truck, but the F-750 PHEV debuting at the NTEA show is serious business.

Fiat and Volvo Partnership a possibility

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 9, 2012 - 5:59PM

Reports have come out that Fiat, the Italian automaker and Volvo, the Swedish automaker, might form a partnership and alliance which would strengthen each company.

How recycled oil can boost your car and the Earth

By Don Bain on March 9, 2012 - 5:54PM

According to Universal Lubricants of Wichita KS, recycled oil is not only of better quality than oil made from raw petroleum, but prevents the consumption of two barrels of raw crude with every four-quart oil change and lessens the release of pernicious emissions from processing up to 65 percent.

Maserati Updates The Grand Sports With Performance

By Nicolas Zart on March 9, 2012 - 4:19PM

Maserati upgrades its niche Grand Sport with more power and intelligent use of high end technology making it an even more desirable car.

Fisker's Karma breaks during testing by Consumer Reports

By David Herron on March 9, 2012 - 4:05PM

This weeks news that a Fisker Karma, purchased by Consumer Reports for testing, broke down, piling yet another piece of bad-looking news on the back of Fisker Automotive.

Guess which car company is the EPA's favorite

By John Goreham on March 9, 2012 - 3:56PM

You might be surprised to learn that the EPA's top ranking car manufacturer for fuel economy and CO2 emissions in America, Hyundai, does not offer an electric car for sale, and until very recently, did not even have a single hybrid model.

The 2012 Chevrolet COPO Camaro doing a burnout

GM to offer COPO Camaro drag car for $89k

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 12:09PM

General Motors used the day before the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas to unveil the COPO Camaro Drag Car Concept and today – the General has confirmed that production will be a reality but only 69 examples of the track only high performance Camaro will be built to pay homage to the 1969 COPO Camaro that inspired these modern drag cars.

The front end of the new Super Duty Platinum

Ford introduces the new 2013 Super Duty Platinum

By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2012 - 11:35AM

One week ago, Ford Motor Company issued an image of what was clearly a pickup covered by a sheet with the promise that there was a new trimline of their heavy duty truck lineup coming and today, the world was introduced to the 2013 Ford Super Duty Platinum – a truck with all of the capabilities of the Super Duty lineup combined with luxury amenities.

Audi's sales grow thanks in part to a dirty word

By John Goreham on March 9, 2012 - 10:36AM

Audi’s sales results show the A6 and A7 luxury sport sedans closing the gap in the executive sedan segment vs. rivals due in part to a body style that is a dirty word in the luxury car world.

Gartner's Emerging Technology Hype Cycle

CalCars' Felix Kramer asks What's Dragging Down the Volt?

By David Herron on March 8, 2012 - 8:41PM

GM's 5-week production halt on the Chevy Volt has given ammunition to naysayers, while advocates like Felix Kramer say it's just a phase in the technology adoption curve.

Ram 1500 to get Pentastar V6, 8-speed auto transmission

By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2012 - 8:16PM

Chrysler recently published a statement to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans for some future models which, among other things, included information about the upcoming Ram 1500 – explaining that the popular Pentastar V6 would soon find its way into the Ram lineup along with a new 8-speed automatic transmission.

You don't have to be an outlaw to plan an Escape Route

By Don Bain on March 8, 2012 - 7:06PM

Ford's popular online media interactive reality show, Escape Routes, in which teams of competitors driving the new Ford Escapes attempt to solve navigation and real world problems with the aid of their followers on social media, is moving to Prime Time TV.

Nissan answering questions about Nissan Leaf on Facebook

By David Herron on March 8, 2012 - 5:40PM

Nissan's new series of videos, over the next three weeks, covers the basic questions about the Nissan Leaf coming from the little experience most have with electric cars.

Solar flares and solar storms can affect your driving today

Solar Flares And Storm Could Effect Your GPS Navigation Today

By Nicolas Zart on March 8, 2012 - 12:51PM

It might sound as if it was coming straight from a Science Fiction series but NASA and other scientist groups are predicting a heavy solar storm today that could leave your electronics stranded, affecting GPS and other driving tools.

America's favorite mud-whompin' luxury wagon, new and improved

By John Goreham on March 8, 2012 - 12:40PM

The new and improved 2013 Audi A6 All-Road Quattro wears a business suit and Wellies

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