Automotive News (Page 1144)

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.

GM Returns Favor To Peugeot To Bring Small Engine Cars Back To The USA

By Nicolas Zart on February 29, 2012 - 5:01PM

The intricacies of carmakers reaching out to another are many and none more fascinating than GM and Peugeot working together to brave the rough seas ahead.

TripGuard, new Android app brings aid rapidly when accidents occur

By Don Bain on February 29, 2012 - 4:18PM

A new Android app has been developed to bring rapid emergency response when accidents occur, thanks to a man whose mother it could have saved when her car rolled off a busy highway out of sight of passing motorists last year.

2012 Honda CR-V, Civic and Odyssey all make KBB's Top 10 Family Car list

By Anthony Faccenda on February 29, 2012 - 3:34PM

Honda nabbed an impressive 3 out 10 spots - the 2012 Honda CR-V, Civic and Odyssey - on the list, while no other automaker could manage more than one.

Jaguar XF Sportbrake wagon to debut at Geneva Motor Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 29, 2012 - 2:56PM

Jaguar has decided to release images of its newest vehicle offering, the Jaguar XF Sportbrake, ahead of the public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Showing the world that Jaguar means serious business in the wagon market.

Subaru's BRZ, putting the fun back into driving

Why Subaru's Consumer Report Top Spot Means Good News For You

By Nicolas Zart on February 29, 2012 - 2:47PM

Subaru is a fascinating company that produces highly enduring cars that are thoroughly raced, have a strong following and yet still flies under the radar of most.

President Obama says he'll buy a Chevy Volt after his presidency ends

By Anthony Faccenda on February 29, 2012 - 1:14PM

Will President Obama's promise help the fledgling Volt brand?

Introducing the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: the fastest Ferrari ever

By Patrick Rall on February 29, 2012 - 11:58AM

We have previously seen the vehicle that many believed would be called the Ferrari F620 GT but today, when the vehicle billed as the fastest Ferrari ever – we have learned that the newest Prancing Horse is actually named the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta.

Are education level, income related to buying Chevy Volt?

By Aaron Turpen on February 29, 2012 - 11:08AM

The two top-selling dealerships for the Chevrolet Volt are both in the Washington, D.C. metro area. One dealership went on record to say what their market's affluence and education level have to do with Volt sales.

Online petition asks Mazda to remove Lorax ad campaign due to its 'crass commercialization'

By Anthony Faccenda on February 28, 2012 - 8:59PM

Mazda's seemingly harmless partnership with Universal's 'The Lorax' has resulted in an online petition calling on the automaker to remove all ads from TV, print, radio and online.

New Volvo V40 will be revealed at Geneva Motor Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 28, 2012 - 8:49PM

Volvo will reveal the all new Volvo V40 at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

ELVIIS Was Spotted Near Electric Cars In Sweden

By Nicolas Zart on February 28, 2012 - 8:25PM

Yes, you read it right, and no there is no typo, ELVIIS is alive and well working on electric cars in Sweden.

Toyota confirms the Prius Plug-in qualifies for California rebate program

By David Herron on February 28, 2012 - 5:21PM

As the Toyota Prius Plug-in makes its way towards dealer show-rooms, Toyota announces that, in California, the Prius Plug-in will qualify for an additional rebate under the CVRP program, and additionally qualifies for the same green HOV access sticker that the Chevy Volt will get.

BMW Pumps The Electric i3 And PHEV i8 Excitement

By Nicolas Zart on February 28, 2012 - 4:48PM

The groundbreaking BMW i3 and i8 are exciting, break the mold from the company’s traditional designs and are finally headed for production.

A Saab Story?

By Steve Odland on February 28, 2012 - 4:09PM

Saab Automobile, the venerable brand from Sweden, entered bankruptcy last December. The trustees of the company have been seeking bids from international and Swedish investors looking to rescue and revive the now dormant company. Offers were due yesterday and the auto world is waiting anxiously to hear the results.

Former Chrysler boss LaSorda picked to run Fisker

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2012 - 2:48PM

Things are ramping up for Fisker Automotive, as the production version of their Fisker Karma is reaching buyers around the world with more vehicles are expected to join the Karma in the company’s lineup and today came the first major management change as former Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda has been hired to fill the roles of CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board for Fisker Automotive.

Matt Kenseth's #17 Best Buy Ford Fusion pulls into Victory Lane

Kenseth wins unbelievable Daytona 500 crashfest

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2012 - 2:10PM

Last night at 7pm, the 54th running of the Daytona 500 got underway some 30+ hours later than expected and after an incredible 6+ hours in the first primetime running of the Great American Race, Matt Kenseth drove the #17 Best Buy Ford Fusion to victory lane in what was surely one of the most bizarre races in NASCAR history.

The first pictures of the Kia KH Concept hit the internet

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2012 - 1:03PM

The automotive world has known for some time that the Kia brand was planning to launch a rear wheel drive luxury flagship sedan but today, the Korean automaker posted the first official images of the new Kia KH Concept on their company Facebook page – giving us a look at what will likely sit atop the Kia lineup in the next year or so.

Goodyear recalls 41k Wrangler tires for tread separation

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2012 - 11:59AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of over 41,000 Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor tires over a concern that there could be tread separation – an issue which led to an accident in Texas in which two people lost their lives.

Toyota-Samsung cooperation to enable smartphones talking to car

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2012 - 11:17AM

If you have ever wanted to talk to your car and get a response, that future is coming fast. Samsung and Toyota have announced a collaboration that will bear fruit later this year with a Car Mode Application that integrates voice commands for advanced functionality. The marriage of human and vehicle is happening.

The Fisker Surf to debut in production form in Paris

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2012 - 11:08AM

The Fisker Surf Shooting Brake Concept is a 5-door sport wagon based on the basic design (and powered by the drivetrain) of the incredible Fisker Karma sedan and according to GTSpirit.com, the extended range electric Surf Shooting Brake will make its debut in production form at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in September.

Toyota Prius vs Ford Fiesta: which one for MPG

By David Herron on February 27, 2012 - 8:20PM

Rising gasoline costs this year should make a hybrid car like the Toyota Prius more interesting, because higher fuel efficiency should mean lower cost of ownership, but surprisingly the Ford Fiesta costs less to own than the Prius.

Bentley plans to double annual sales by 2017 - Find out how

By Anthony Faccenda on February 27, 2012 - 6:25PM

Though the luxury car company sold just over 7,000 vehicles last year, Bentley has its sights set on 15,000 in annual sales in just 5 years.

Porsche recalls Cayenne models for headlights falling out

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2012 - 2:19PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of over 20,000 Porsche Cayenne sport utility vehicles over a concern that the headlight assemblies could detach from the fender and fall out of their proper mounting points.

Audi announces A3 e-tron electric car pilot program at TED conference

By David Herron on February 27, 2012 - 1:09PM

The Audi A3 e-tron is the company's latest electric car design, and a pilot project for the the San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Denver markets is being launched at the TED conference this week.

The Daytona 500 start postponed again, moved to 7pm

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2012 - 11:16AM

Yesterday marked the first time in the history of the “Great American Race” that the fabled Daytona 500 was postponed, with the area blanketed in a rain that prevented track crews from ever getting the track dry enough to race and unfortunately for NASCAR fans, today’s noon start time has now been pushed back to 7pm due to continuing rains.

GM's infographic on performance car sales

Chevrolet claims to be the top performance brand in the US

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2012 - 10:38AM

General Motors issued a statement this morning proclaiming that Chevrolet is the top performance brand in the US and while some American gearheads might dispute that – the General provided a bit of information to back up that lofty claim with the help of the Camaro and the Corvette.

Infiniti Emerg-E concept photos leaked before unveiling

By Aaron Turpen on February 27, 2012 - 10:09AM

Infiniti plans to unveil the Emerg-E concept at the Geneva Motor Show, but two separate leaks have shown the world the car before the curtain is officially raised. A dozen photos have recently leaked as well as patent drawings from the concept.

1955 Ford T-Bird wins 2012 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

Good Looking Ford T-Bird That Won The 2012 Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama

By Frank Sherosky on February 27, 2012 - 12:07AM

Feb. 26, 2012, a date that may only live in infamy until next year, has the Daytona 500 succumbing to rain; the Oscar hopefuls in high anxiety on the West coast; but the winner of the 2012 Detroit Autorama’s Ridler Award is for sure the red 1955 Ford T-Bird.

Nissan recalling 80k Juke, Infiniti M and QX models over fuel system problems

By Anthony Faccenda on February 26, 2012 - 9:12PM

Nissan issues a fuel system recall, which may trigger fires. It is the automaker's third recall in just two weeks.

Envia's 45 amp-hour lithium-ion battery cells

Envia Systems battery breakthrough for affordable 300 mile range electric cars

By David Herron on February 26, 2012 - 9:07PM

Envia Systems is due to announce a dramatically improved lithium-ion battery design, with over twice the energy density and 1/4th the cost of current lithium-ion batteries, at the ARPA-E conference this week. Could lead to the long range affordable electric car of our dreams?

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