Automotive News (Page 1121)

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.

Auto industry turning more to outside research to fulfill technology needs

By Frank Sherosky on December 19, 2010 - 12:36AM

Today, new automotive technologies present the opportunity for enormous gains; the more disruptive the better. Nonetheless, taking a new tech concept from the lab to the marketplace is a risky and time-consuming proposition. Automakers have thus increased their collaborations with universities, research labs, suppliers and start-ups.

GE demonstrates dual battey system as optimal for heavy vehicles

By Frank Sherosky on December 17, 2010 - 9:20PM

It appears everything is capable of being combined or hybridized these days, including batteries. GE researchers successfully demonstrated on a hybrid transit bus a dual battery system that pairs a sodium battery from GE with a Li-ion battery from A123Systems.

GM recalling 2011 crossovers due to seatbelt breakage

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2010 - 2:43PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a voluntary recall of almost 98,000 General Motors crossovers from the 2011 model year, including the Chevrolet Equinox, the GMC Terrain and the popular Cadillac SRX over concerns of safety belt failure in the event of an accident.

The 2011 Ford Explorer V6 offers 25mpg highway

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2010 - 2:19PM

When Ford Motor Company announced that the new 2011 Ford Explorer would feature a unibody construction over the traditional body-on-frame style of the previous Explorers, they cited that this new lightweight chassis would help the full sized SUV achieve 25% better fuel economy than the previous version and thanks to the EPA, that claim has been verified.

Chrysler, Dodge recall 367,000 minivans over airbag scare

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2010 - 1:32PM

Chrysler Group announced that they are issuing a recall for 367,350 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravans for a concern over airbags opening when they are not needed.

The 2012 Ford Mustang GT gets a price cut

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2010 - 12:06PM

Thanks to the folks at Edmunds, the prices are available for the 2012 Ford Mustang and while some prices have gone up, the cost of getting into an entry level Mustang GT powered by Ford’s new 5.0L V8 has dropped.

Rick Hendrick pays $225,000 for the first Chevy Volt

By Patrick Rall on December 17, 2010 - 10:58AM

Yesterday morning, we brought you the news of the charity auction for the first public-issued 2011 Chevy Volt closing for an impressive $225,000 and today, GM announced that NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick was the man willing to shell out almost a quarter million dollars for the first electric-powered GM production sedan.

DOE announces up to $184M for advance vehicle research and development

By Frank Sherosky on December 17, 2010 - 9:24AM

Lest you think the government is cutting back on spending, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today the Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for up to $184 million over three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of new efficient vehicle technologies.

NAIAS 2011 changes cadence to world debuts

By Frank Sherosky on December 16, 2010 - 7:42PM

The North American International Auto Show is resetting the pace for this year’s presentations in Detroit to better enable the automotive industry to provide a glimpse of the future. This year, NAIAS will schedule between 30-40 worldwide debuts in addition to some North American debuts and announcements of ground-breaking technologies.

Ford supports kinetic design of 2012 Focus with boron steels

By Frank Sherosky on December 16, 2010 - 5:36PM

All automotive design studios develop themes by which their entire line of autos share, and often do so for many years until a new, fresher theme replaces it. In the language of Ford speak, “kinetic” design intends to capture the feeling of energy in motion, so much that cars look like they are moving even when they are standing still.

Hyundai recalls 2011 Santa Fe over brake risk

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 5:34PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall for 1,783 2011 Sante Fe SUVs for the same brake caliper problem that forced Kia to recall 7,700 Sorento’s last week.

GM purchases $2.1 billion of GM stock from the federal government

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 5:02PM

General Motors announced today that they have completed a $2.1 billion purchase of the GM 9% Series A Preferred Stock formerly held by the US Treasure Department as a result of the “government bailout” and the recent initial public offering (IPO).

Headlight Problems Force Honda Fit Recall

By Keith Griffin on December 16, 2010 - 4:21PM

Honda announced that it recalling 2007 and 2008 Honda Fits because of problems with its low-beam headlights. The problems revolve around the routing of a wire harness.

The 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year finalist announced

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 3:56PM

Each year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the North American Car and Truck of the Year are announced and today, the top three finalists for each award were announced.

GMC donates Super Bowl tickets to the United Way

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 3:34PM

GMC is the official vehicle manufacturer of the National Football League and today General Motors announced that the company would be donating 70 tickets to Super Bowl XLV to the United Way.

GM delivers the first 2011 Chevy Volt

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 2:06PM

Earlier this week, General Motors announced that they had begun shipping 2011 Chevy Volt sedans to dealerships and yesterday the very first Volt was delivered to a customer in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Production begins for the 2011 Dodge Durango

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 12:25PM

The 2011 Dodge Durango is completely redesigned from top to bottom, inside and out, and yesterday these new SUVs began rolling off of Chrysler’s assembly line at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit.

GM offering new retirement packages, while hiring new engineers

By Frank Sherosky on December 16, 2010 - 12:11PM

While offering a new round of early retirement packages to skilled trades, GM is also attempting to hire more engineers to replace the brain drain of the last two years. This latest offer appears to be focused solely on adjusting its North American manufacturing staff since emerging from bankruptcy on July 10 last year.

Chevrolet to replace Aveo name with 2012 Sonic

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 11:53AM

The compact B-segment is heating up in the North American market with a variety of new models being introduced in the past year and in an effort to improve their chances, General Motors has decided to change the name of their Chevrolet B segment car from Aveo to Sonic.

Chevrolet auctions off the 1st 2011 Volt for $225,000

By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 11:19AM

Late last month we brought you the news of Chevrolet’s plans to auction off the first public-issued 2011 Chevy Volt and yesterday, that auction closed with the rights to the first GM electric car bringing an awesome $225,000.

Mecum Kissimmee Auction Will Feature Cobra Dragonsnake, Drag Cars

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 10:58PM

It's not too late to tell Santa Claus you've been a really good boy this year - and hope he buys it - with the announcement that a 1963 Shelby Cobra DragonSnake CSX2093 goes on the auction block at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction Jan. 26-30, 2011. Failing that plea, start looking for spare change in the couch.

Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Gets MSRP of $29,995

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 10:53PM

Not only is the new Lexus CT 200h fuel efficient, it's going to be inexpensive with the announcement by Lexus it is the lowest priced Lexus in its lineup. So, it's going to be green at the pump and save you some green for your wallet.

Fisker Automotive inks deal for Chinese distribution

By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2010 - 4:01PM

Fisker Automotive, maker of the Karma luxury hybrid-electric sedan, has announced that it has completed a deal with China Grand Automotive Group to import the green luxo-sport sedan to the Chinese market.

The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador revealed on Facebook

By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2010 - 3:30PM

In August, Lamborghini applied for a trademark on the name Aventador, the name that many people believe will be given to the replacement for the Murciélago and thanks to the Lamborghini Club of Los Angeles we may have our first good look at the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.

Volkswagen recalls 300,000 models over fire risk

By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2010 - 2:57PM

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 300,000 cars over a variety of clearance issues under the hood that could lead to fuel leaks and fires should the problem go far enough.

Scuderi Group kicks off V-shape split-cycle engine

By Frank Sherosky on December 15, 2010 - 2:12PM

Scuderi, an engine development company, is literally running to the next stage of re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine, as it will now include a new V-shape configuration. All design efforts to advance fuel efficiency is reflected in its announced filing of new patents, raising it patent portfolio to more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries.

Audi sets sales record with two weeks left to sell

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 15, 2010 - 1:42PM

As of mid December, Audi of America had sold more cars than in any other year in its history. The luxury importer was on track to sell more than 100,000 vehicles by the end of 2010 – a milestone for the company.

Jeep unveils the 2011 Compass with a Grand new look

By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2010 - 1:15PM

Thanks to the pesky spyshot folks we have known for quite some time that the 2011 Jeep Compass would receive some styling cues from the 2011 Grand Cherokee but today, the Chrysler Group rolled out an array of images of their refreshed crossover along with a full complement of information on the new compact SUV.

Ford Will Build All Four Focuses in Michigan Assembly Plant

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 7:04AM

Ford invited the media out to its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to show off the new facility that will build gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions of the 2012 Ford Focus. It will be the first automotive plant in the world, according to Ford president of the Americas Mark Fields, to build one car with four different powertrains.

BMW Adds Performance Accessories to X5

By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 6:32AM

The BMW X5 is alone among the performance sport utility vehicles made by German auto manufacturers that extends the feel, performance and handling of its sibling sedans, which is why it makes sense that BMW has announced performance accessories for the BMW X5 SAV.

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