Automotive News (Page 1143)

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.

LC Super Hybrid to unveil at Geneva Motor Show with high tech fuel savings at low cost

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

Imagine a mid-sized hybrid sedan that gets 42mpg but costs less than the same car in a clean diesel configuration and with lower emissions than either its gasoline or diesel counterparts - that is what the LC Super Hybrid demonstrator is, and it is market-ready.

Lamborghini Aventador J, Autoforum Screenshot

Teaser and leaked photos reveal Lamborghini Unica ahead of Geneva (Video)

By Anthony Faccenda on March 3, 2012 - 11:18AM

Although Lamborghini's official teaser tried to give consumers a heavily disguised sneak peak at the Unica, new leaked photos have let the cat entirely out of the bag.

2012 Alfa Romeo Carrozzeria Touring Disco Volante concept

Get your funk on! Alfa Romeo gives early reveal of the Carrozzeria Touring Disco concept

By Aaron Turpen on March 3, 2012 - 11:03AM

Coach builder Carrozzeria designed this Touring Disco on its 1952 design of the same name while using the underpinnings of the current Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione to make for a sexy hatchback which will see limited production and go to select buyers, who're already lining up for this red beauty.

GM shuts down Chevy Volt production for five weeks, temporarily lays off 1,300

By Anthony Faccenda on March 2, 2012 - 9:18PM

Just one day after GM reported positive Volt sales in February, the automaker is ceasing production for 5 weeks due to overall poor sales.

A123 Systems on roller coaster ride between Fisker, Tata and SAIC

By David Herron on March 2, 2012 - 9:05PM

Startup lithium battery manufacturer A123 Systems is in a rocky period, between troubles at Fisker Automotive, and new deals with Tata and SAIC, the largest automakers in India and China respectively.

Chrysler teases the 2013 Dodge Charger Sprint Cup car

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2012 - 5:06PM

The Dodge NASCAR effort took a big hit yesterday when Ford Motor Company announced a new contract with Penske Racing, but with the introduction of the shadowy teaser picture on the right – its evident that Dodge Motorsports isn’t giving up on the NASCAR Sprint Cup program as they will unveil the new 2013 Dodge Charger Sprint Cup car on March 11th.

Is the Corbin Sparrow about to be resurrected?

By David Herron on March 2, 2012 - 4:23PM

Mike Corbin is back with the Corbin Sparrow, his jelly-bean like electric motorcycle that looks like a car that escaped from Toon Town.

The 2013 Nissan Altima teased in new video

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2012 - 3:44PM

Among the major debuts at the New York International Auto Show in April will be the 2013 Nissan Altima and while the Japanese automaker has kept their cards close to their chest with the new midsized sedan, they have offered up a short video teasing the new Altima ahead of the New York debut.

Two new Gumpert Apollo models set to debut in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2012 - 2:41PM

When the 2012 Geneva Motor Show opens next week, the world will be introduced to two new hypercars from German sports car building Gumpert – as the new Gumpert Apollo R and the Gumpert Apollo Enraged are unveiled to the world.

A uniquer Tron-like electric motorcycle you could auction off right now

Bet On Your Very Own Personalized Xenon Light Motor Bike Now

By Nicolas Zart on March 2, 2012 - 2:31PM

The Xenon Light Motor Bike is going for auction giving you a chance to get your very own personalized one.

A teaser of the new 2013 Ford Super Duty

Ford teases a new Super Duty for 2013

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2012 - 1:31PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that on Friday March 9th, they will introduce an all-new model in the Super Duty lineup on their company Ford Trucks Facebook page and along with that statement came the image shown on the right – offering us a very vague look at the new 2013 Super Duty.

With 105 MPGe rating, the 2012 Ford Focus Electric tops the industry

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2012 - 11:50AM

The official EPA ratings have just been announced for the 2012 Ford Focus Electric and with a combined mile per gallon equivalent of 105 MPGe the new Focus Electric is the most fuel efficient 5-passenger vehicle available in the United States – beating the Nissan Leaf by 6 MPGe.

The 2012 Chevy Sonic sold 3X more than the Aveo. Photo by Don Bain

Detroit's Big Three part of February's auto sales surge

By Don Bain on March 2, 2012 - 1:32AM

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler participated in an overall 15.7 percent surge in auto sales last month, the highest level of automotive sales since February 2008, three months before the economy lost its way.

Zero Dodge Vipers sold in February 2012

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 10:00PM

One sad fact that likely went unnoticed by most who read Chrysler’s February 2012 sales results was that there were zero Dodge Vipers sold last month – marking the first time in the last 10 years and possibly the first time since the Viper was introduced where there were absolutely none of the American supercars sold.

The #2 Dodge Charger driven by Brad Keselowski

Penske Racing announces move to Ford for NASCAR 2013

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 6:43PM

Just a few days after Penske Racing Dodge Chargers finished a disappointing 32nd and 34th in the 2012 Daytona 500, Ford Motor Company issued a statement proclaiming that Penske would be returning to Ford Motorsports for the 2013 season – both for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Chevy Volt and battery pack, courtesy UBM Electronics

Chevy Volt teardown reveals future battery pack upgrades and safety monitoring systems

By David Herron on March 1, 2012 - 6:20PM

UBM Electronics recently performed a teardown of a Chevy Volt to better understand the technology, and learned the battery management system makes it easy to adopt future battery technologies.

Just the Facts: New Chevy Volt ad campaign sets the record straight

By Anthony Faccenda on March 1, 2012 - 6:08PM

Chevy's latest marketing campaign is part of a long line of advertisements designed to educate consumers about the Volt.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Mustang sales nearly double in February 2012; beats Camaro, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 4:56PM

February 2012 was a very good month for the Ford Mustang with sales almost doubling compared to the same month one year ago – allowing the Ford pony car to outsell the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger while claiming the title of top rear wheel drive performance car in the second month of the year.

It's a convertible, no it's an SUV, no it's a pickup truck, no it's everything

I Want A Convertible Pickup Truck SUV Please

By Nicolas Zart on March 1, 2012 - 3:37PM

It might sound strange but there are those who can’t decide between a pickup truck, an SUV, a convertible and want all three.

Charlie Sheen stars in latest Fiat 500 Abarth commercial

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 1, 2012 - 3:16PM

Charlie Sheen, the somewhat controversial actor, will be back on TV appearing in the new Fiat 500 Abarth commercial.

The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta microsite is simply awesome

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 3:12PM

Yesterday, the world was introduced to the fastest Ferrari ever with the online debut of the new Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and today, the Italian automaker has offered up the F12 microsite that is packed full of information and even an early configurator tool for the new supercar.

Chevy Volt outsells Nissan Leaf better than 2-1 in February 2012

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 2:13PM

General Motors may not have gotten the start that they had hoped to in the 2012 battle of EVs between their Chevrolet Volt and the Nissan Leaf (with the all-electric Nissan edging the Volt in January) but in February 2012 the Chevy Volt battled back in a big way – outselling the Leaf by a margin of more than 2 to 1.

Chrysler U.S. sales up 40 percent in February 2012

By Anthony Faccenda on March 1, 2012 - 2:03PM

The 40 percent increase is Chrysler's largest gain since February 2008.

Chrysler comes last in Consumer Reports auto issue again

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on March 1, 2012 - 1:19PM

Consumer Reports has recently released their much anticipated annual auto issue and the Chrysler Group has again been ranked last among the 13 automakers in the study.

The first teaser of the 2013 Buick Enclave

GM teases the upcoming 2013 Buick Enclave

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

Among the key vehicles from General Motors at April’s 2012 New York Auto Show will be the 2013 Buick Enclave – likely bringing about the first major refresh for the popular sport utility vehicle since it was introduced for the 2008 model year and today GM offered the first teaser image of the new SUV.

The Hyundai i-oniq concept leaks ahead of Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2012 - 10:57AM

When the 82nd Geneva Motor Show opens next week in Switzerland, booming Korean automaker Hyundai will unveil their new i-oniq concept – an electric drive vehicle equipped with a range extending generator system.

Justin Bieber gets a 2012 Fisker Karma for his birthday (Video)

By Anthony Faccenda on March 1, 2012 - 10:32AM

The newly turned 18 year old singer received his birthday gift while appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Algae Oil for as low as $2.28 / gallon possible says OriginOil

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2012 - 10:16AM

A preliminary analysis by algae technology company OriginOil, looking at the latest in growth, harvesting and fuel conversion technologies, points to potential production costs as low as $2.28 per gallon for gasoline and diesel from algae.

Nissan Leaf coming to a driveway near you

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2012 - 9:30AM

The all-electric Nissan Leaf begins nationwide deliveries today, March 1. The EV officially leaves its initial "select markets" to begin sales coast to coast.

Bright Automotive's IDEA Plug-in Hybrid delivery van

Bright Automotive goes dark citing onerous Dept of Energy loan terms

By David Herron on February 29, 2012 - 7:08PM

Bright Automotive, would-be manufacturer of a plug-in hybrid delivery van, shut down today while CEO Reuben Munger and COO Mike Donoughe delivered a blistering letter to Energy Secretary Stephen Chu calling the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program a debacle.

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