Automotive News (Page 1157)

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.

Daimler's Dr. Zetsche talks about internet-connected electric cars at CES

By David Herron on January 10, 2012 - 11:22PM

What's a car company Chairman doing at CES, in Las Vegas, when one of the largest auto shows in the industry (NAIAS) is happening the same time in Detroit?

Tesla Model S third row seating - courtesy Craig Agranoff

Tesla Model S to have optional throwback third row seating

By Aaron Turpen on January 10, 2012 - 11:10PM

Remember when you were a kid riding in the back of your family station wagon, facing the wrong way and making faces at the cars behind you? Well, engineers at Tesla Motors do and they've thrown in an optional third row of rear-facing kiddie seats in the Model S.

Via Motors introduces plug-in hybrid-electric truck in Detroit, partnering with PG&E

By David Herron on January 10, 2012 - 7:09PM

Via Motors unveiled today their "extended range electric" truck meant for commercial fleet customers, such as their partner Pacific Gas and Electric.

Toyota NS4 Concept at NAIAS with COO Jim Lentz

Toyota NS4 Plug-in Concept Bombards Detroit With New Technology

By Aaron Turpen on January 10, 2012 - 5:45PM

Toyota's latest NS4 plug-in concept unveil at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit shows the direction the company is taking with its new technologies packaged in one concept auto

First Collector Car Auction of The Year, Barrett-Jackson Gauges the Market

By Nicolas Zart on January 10, 2012 - 12:42PM

Barrett-Jackson's auction in Scottsdale, January 15 to 22 is famous for moving a wide variety of cars, including exclusive rarefied vintage racers to bone fide muscle cars.

The Maserati Kubang should hit the spot for that market

Maserati Enters the Exclusive SUV Market With a Bang

By Nicolas Zart on January 10, 2012 - 11:16AM

Kubang, that is... The first Maserati SUV aptly named Kubang, Italian for SUV has been highly anticipated since rumors surfaced, in Ferrari’s and Alfa Romeo’s case, as far back as 5 years ago of an Italian SUV.

Ford's New Lincoln Exemplified In Presidential Style With the New MKZ Concept

By Aaron Turpen on January 10, 2012 - 7:16AM

Lincoln has long been Ford's luxury brand, whose checkered past success and failure has been as colorful as the president it was named after. Lately, the brand has been lackluster, stealing design elements from Ford's other products. Today, Ford is emphasizing Lincoln at the North American International Auto Show with a new flagship: the MKZ Concept.

Acura NSX Hybrid Concept had a giant crowd beyyond what you see here

NAIAS 2012: Day 1 of Press Preview witnesses 27 vehicle unveilings

By Frank Sherosky on January 9, 2012 - 11:10PM

No wonder the parking was so bad around Cobo Center in Detroit. It seemed the entire world of journalists came to witness the largest set of unveilings at the NAIAS 2012 Press Preview.

Subaru has an Aha Moment at Consumer Electronics Show

By Keith Griffin on January 9, 2012 - 10:10PM

Tonight at a Pepcom event at the MGM Grand in advance of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Subaru had an Aha moment that points to a whole new way of listening to music and surfing the Internet while behind the wheel.

Did the NHTSA investigation into Chevy Volt fires "lower demand"?

By David Herron on January 9, 2012 - 9:45PM

A market research company with a questionable history concerning the facts claims demand for the Volt has lowered, when sales figures show the opposite.

Hyundai rocks auto industry by providing Liftetime Battery Replacement on Sonata Hybrid

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 9, 2012 - 8:42PM

Hyundai has dropped a bit of a curveball on the auto industry today, because it announced that its Sonata Hybrid will come with a Lifetime Battery Replacement Guarantee. This is a first guarantee of this kind and could potentially have big implications.

NHTSA approves of GM's Volt battery fix, expects to end investigation "real soon now"

By David Herron on January 9, 2012 - 8:29PM

Last week GM announced plans to fix the battery pack fire risk, over the weekend NHTSA says they approve of the fix.

CODA Autmotive sedan get two driving ranges: 125 miles and 150 miles

CODA Automotive announces 125 and 150 mile range for 2012 EV sedan at NAIAS

By Frank Sherosky on January 9, 2012 - 7:39PM

CODA Automotive, the newest US-based EV company, becomes the first-in-class manufacturer to provide two mileage range options. The news was previously embargoed until the NAIAS 2012 Press Preview.

Nissan unveils the e-NV200 electric van, prototype of Taxi of Tomorrow

By David Herron on January 9, 2012 - 5:28PM

The NV200 is Nissan's flexible multi-purpose vehicle, with the e-NV200 slated to be its zero emission electric model starting in 2017.

The Lexus LF-2-2 hybrid sports coupe concept

Lexus reveals futuristic hybrid 2+2 sports coupe concept at NAIAS

By Don Bain on January 9, 2012 - 3:37PM

The Lexus LF-LC 2+2 sports coupe hybrid concept was revealed today with the requisite degree of fanfare by Mark Templin, Group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division, Toyota Motor Sales.

AMP has converted Jeep Grand Cherokees and Mercedes M-Class to electricity

A Full Electric Jeep: The Price, When and Where

By Nicolas Zart on January 9, 2012 - 3:20PM

What would you think about having the full capacity of an SUV at the fraction of the cost of using and maintaining a gas one? With the announcement that AMP will introduce an all-electric Jeep Cherokee and Mercedes M-Class, the curiosity builds up with a set price and where they will be sold.

Audi Unveils Ski-Theme Q3 Vail, a Tribute to Colorado's Ski-town Traffic

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 3:06PM

Audi is unveiling the Q3 Vail, a ski-themed luxury compact SUV aimed for the winter sports-loving crowd. The car's title comes from the Colorado Ski resort just west of Denver which is world-renowned for its slopes and lifestyle. Less known are its long traffic jams and winter-slick roads in stop-and go weekend weather. If you've got to wait in that after-ski traffic, you may as well do it in luxury.

Ford's Focus Electric can lower electricity bill, lengthen daily driving range

By David Herron on January 9, 2012 - 1:57PM

Ford's Focus Electric has implemented a combination of features to schedule charging times for lowest electricity cost, increase charging speed, improving the electric car usefulness and decreasing operating costs.

2012 BMW Active Hybrid 5 price announced

BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Gets Price Tag - Compares to Competition

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 1:39PM

At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today, BMW announced pricing for its ActiveHybrid 5, the latest hybrid entry into the company's luxury lineup, which goes on sale in March of this year.

Volkwsagen E-Bugster makes debut at North American International Auto Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 9, 2012 - 1:20PM

If you have been waiting for Volkswagen to combine the Beetle with Electricity, your wait is over. Today at North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Volkswagen debut the new “E-Bugster” concept.

North American Truck of the Year Upset - Range Rover Evoque Takes American Title

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 12:44PM

This year, the NAIAS pick for Truck of the Year is the Range Rover Evoque, a small, but capable and luxurious little SUV that began production in July, 2011. The win marks another upset in this usually American-dominated segment and award, though, interestingly, none of the Big 3 U.S. automakers was even on the competition's list for 2012.

The cover being pulled off of the 2013 Dodge Dart

The 2013 Dodge Dart introduced at just $15,995

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2012 - 11:52AM

The compact sedan market has become one of the most vital vehicle classes to the automakers doing business in North America and with the introduction of the 2013 Dodge Dart, the Chrysler Group will finally have a car that could be a major player in that segment – with a price of $15,995 making it less expensive than the bestselling models in that class.

KIA's electric cars debut at CES, skip Detroit Show

By Keith Griffin on January 9, 2012 - 11:42AM

The first Korean electric vehicle is going to have its North American debut tomorrow. Two things are surprising about that. It's not the Korean company you think and the debut location is not at the North American International Auto Show.

Hyundai North American head John Krafcik unveils the Car of the Year decal

Hyundai vs Ford: Hyundai Elantra Takes Car of the Year in Detroit

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 11:40AM

Hyundai's Elantra won the 2012 North American International Auto Show Car of the Year award in Detroit, beating out the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Passat. This marks Hyundai's second win of the title, both times in an upset on Ford's home turf.

2013 BMW M5 Hits Detroit With U.S.-Only Specs

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2012 - 10:51AM

Coming to showrooms late this summer, the BMW M5 in its 2013 rendition unveiled at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show today. The North American version of this classic sedan will include a 6-speed manual transmission option rather than the 7-speed M-DCT dual clutch offered in Europe.

Ford refines the midsized segment with the all-new 2013 Fusion

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2012 - 7:39AM

Later today in Joe Louis Arena in Detroit as part of the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Ford Motor Company will unveil the entirely-new 2013 Ford Fusion - a car that will raise the bar for the midsized sedan segment with a level of luxury and fuel economy that has never before been seen in this segment.

Rolls-Royce Spirit Of Ectasay drives sales in 2011

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 8, 2012 - 9:48PM

Rolls-Royce, the storied British automaker, revealed today they they delivered stunning sales in 2011. This reaffirms the company's position in the ultra luxury segment.

2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Revealed, To Have Hybrid Option

By Aaron Turpen on January 8, 2012 - 9:19PM

Mitsubishi has re-designed the Outlander crossover and is rumored to have plans for a hybrid option as well. The hybrid, news of which was hinted at last year, will be unveiled later this year and offered for sale in early 2013, according to the company.

Green Car Concepts of Note Coming to 2012 Detroit Auto Show

By Aaron Turpen on January 8, 2012 - 9:17PM

When the largest auto show in the western hemisphere begins in Detroit on January 9, it will be showcasing some of the hottest new cars and automotive technology for 2012. One of the things that many auto aficionados look forward to are the concept cars - the cars that show where manufacturers are taking their designs in the future.

The Tata eMO Concept: India Struts Its Stuff in Detroit

By Aaron Turpen on January 8, 2012 - 9:16PM

Tata Motors, the largest automotive manufacturer in India, made headlines in USA when it produced the world's cheapest traditional car in 2008, the diminutive Nano selling at $2,500USD in their home country. Now, the automaker is looking forward to the future with a new concept electric car called the electric MObility study (eMO), which debuts in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show this week.

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