Automotive News (Page 1166)

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.

ECOtality seeks to block NRG's electric car charging network in California

By David Herron on May 25, 2012 - 9:43PM EDT

ECOtality, operator of the Blink Network and the EV Project, filed a lawsuit today claiming the settlement between the PUC and NRG was illegal, manipulation of the electric car charging network market, and was beyond the scope of the PUC's authority.

America's Best Crossover Gets New Pricing

By Keith Griffin on May 25, 2012 - 8:30PM EDT

It is a bold statement to make, but at least from this perspective, the Toyota Venza is the best overall crossover on the market and pricing has been announced for the 2013 model.

A still from the video. Courtesy of Toyota

Akio Toyoda, Kyle Busch behind the wheel of the 2013 NASCAR Camry

By Don Bain on May 25, 2012 - 4:04PM EDT

Not many presidents of huge corporations get out and drive racecars around the track, but that cannot be said about the president of Toyota, Akio Toyoda. He is known to frequently arrive at large media events driving one of the company’s supercars for an entrance with great fanfare.

Renault Alpine A110-50 concept inspired by Berlinette [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2012 - 3:35PM EDT

Renault is celebrating 50 years of the Alpine Berlinette by creating a concept car named 2012 Renault A110-50 concept.

BMW Pairs with Zagato for Stunning Coupe

By Keith Griffin on May 25, 2012 - 2:48PM EDT

Milan coachbuilder Zagato and BMW are teaming up to introduce the BMW Zagato Coupe this weekend at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

Electric Cars Available Now And Those You’ll Want To Own

By Nicolas Zart on May 25, 2012 - 2:14PM EDT

The choice of electric cars, EVs is growing exponentially bringing you enough to satisfy almost all your daily driving needs with more coming on the horizon.

A screenshot of the 2013 Cadillac XTS configurator

Build and price your 2013 Cadillac XTS online now

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2012 - 12:29PM EDT

The configurator page for the 2013 Cadillac XTS is up and running with a full complement of information including prices – allowing prospective buyers a chance to build their dream Caddy sedan with a price starting at $44,995.

2013 Nissans get new tire inflation system

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2012 - 12:29PM EDT

Nissan has devised an innovative new tire-inflation system which lets you know when the PSI in your tires is at the right point, and will debut on the 2013 Altima.

NHTSA expands Chevy Cruze engine fire investigation to 370,000

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2012 - 11:39AM EDT

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that they have expanded the investigation of the Chevrolet Cruze to a second model year, which now encompasses some 370,000 vehicles in the US.

Nissan Project 370Z debuts with 504 horsepower

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2012 - 9:51AM EDT

Nissan wrapped up its crowd-sourced Project 370Z and released a new video showing the dyno-tune session and interior improvements.

Vote for your favorite Mustang

By John Goreham on May 25, 2012 - 9:37AM EDT

Ford and SEMA have teamed up to sponsor a contest highlighting three of today's hottest Ford Mustang designs. Choose your favorite here.

High-performance Volvo S60 will take on BMW M3

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2012 - 8:28AM EDT

Volvo and Polestar Performance are developing a new high-performance S60 production model that will compete with the BMW M3.

BMW launching i3 and i8 world tour ahead of 2013 product launch

By David Herron on May 25, 2012 - 2:18AM EDT

The BMW i3 electric and i8 plug-in hybrid cars are heading off for a year-long world tour, starting in Rome, leading up to the launch of production versions of the car.

Nissan's e-NV200 going into production in Barcelona in 2013

By David Herron on May 24, 2012 - 9:55PM EDT

Nissan's second electric vehicle, the all-electric e-NV200 variant of the popular NV200 commercial van, will go into production in Nissan's Barcelona factory.

New 2013 BMW 7 Series lights the way for ultimate luxury machines

By John Goreham on May 24, 2012 - 8:47PM EDT

BMW has refreshed its flagship sedan and the 2013 7 Series sets a high bar.

The 7th Generation (2001-5) Honda Civic. Photo courtesy Wikipedia.

Converting existing cars to EVs slowly becoming practical

By Don Bain on May 24, 2012 - 7:57PM EDT

Electric cars have their pluses and minuses, but the day is coming when you can take the gasoline vehicle you bought five years ago and convert it to a zero-emissions plug-in EV with everything you’d expect, except the tax credit.

GM giving away a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and a trip to the Indy 500

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2012 - 5:26PM EDT

General Motors has announced a new sweepstakes where one lucky winner will win a trip to the Indy 500 and a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – and all that you have to do is sign up on the new site WinCamaroZL1.com.

A dual-fuel intake on a Volkswagen. Photo courtesy of VW.

Low cost of conversion to boost alternative fuel acceptance

By Don Bain on May 24, 2012 - 5:10PM EDT

The low cost of conversion along with the prospect of significant reduction of emissions will greatly increase the acceptance of alternative fuels in Europe and North America, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan.

The new Detroit cop cars with Top Gear license plates

Exclusive: Top Gear USA caught testing next gen Detroit cop cars

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2012 - 2:58PM EDT

I recently came across a trio of next generation police cars sporting Top Gear license plates and when we caught up to the new cop cars, the three were driven by none other than Top Gear USA’s Tanner Foust, Adam Ferrara and Rutledge Wood – and we have plenty of pictures.

2012 Ford Focus Electric: Focus Electric not only is designed to provide outstan

2012 Focus Electric the Ford of the future with Microsoft app

By Don Bain on May 24, 2012 - 2:33PM EDT

Ford and Microsoft are appearing at this week’s Future in Review Conference to showcase how the 2012 Focus Electric can help address future global transportation challenges with the MyFord Mobile app.

SAAB Could Become An Electric Car Company

By Nicolas Zart on May 24, 2012 - 12:38PM EDT

The recession has had a very positive effect on electric cars, unfortunately at the expense of traditional gasoline car makers, Saab being no stranger to this.

2013 Toyota Camry NASCAR racer design released

By John Goreham on May 24, 2012 - 11:55AM EDT

The best-selling car in America, the 2013 Toyota Camry, is also a NASCAR racer with a great new look.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco recalled for airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2012 - 11:09AM EDT

General Motors has issued a recall of over 4,300 units of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco over a concern that portions of the airbag might open under hard cornering or in some worst-case scenarios, the airbag and safety belt pretensioners may not function in the event of an accident.

Carroll Shelby's last test of the 2013 Shelby GT500 with SVT team

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2012 - 7:52AM EDT

Carroll Shelby in possibly his last video with the SVT team, talks about durability of the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500.

Outgoing 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata still winning awards for 5 reasons

By John Goreham on May 23, 2012 - 8:34PM EDT

KBB names 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata a 10 Best convertible road trip car.

BMW replaces Toyota as world's most valuable brand

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2012 - 6:26PM EDT

BMW is back on top as the world’s most valuable car brand after being ousted by Toyota last year.

GM highlights car audio's switch to phone integration

By John Goreham on May 23, 2012 - 3:09PM EDT

Phones will soon supplant radios in cars and that is a very good thing

New study: Best and worst states to drive in

By Anthony Faccenda on May 23, 2012 - 3:08PM EDT

Where does your state rank on Car Connection's new list.

Subaru Tribeca reportedly being discontinued

By Anthony Faccenda on May 23, 2012 - 1:55PM EDT

Motor Trend indicates that the Tribeca will no longer be available beyond 2012 due to poor sales and rising gas prices.

Screenshot from the Porsche Expansion Pack video

A look at everything included in the Forza 4 Porsche Expansion Pack

By Patrick Rall on May 23, 2012 - 1:35PM EDT

On Monday, TorqueNews was able to get ahold of the complete car list for the Forza Motorsport 4 Porsche Expansion Pack but now that I have purchased the package from the Xbox Live Marketplace (and on my console), we can run through everything included in the Porsche pack.

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