Automotive News (Page 1016)

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.

Expect Crowded Showrooms and Higher Car Prices

By Keith Griffin on April 21, 2012 - 10:51AM

CNW Research, a leading automotive analysis firm, is predicting April auto sales will hit 1.25 million units, up 7.8 percent vs. year ago and putting the annual rate at 14.68 million units.

E-Bugster Cabriolet makes Asian premiere: an electrified Beetle

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2012 - 10:20AM

The electric Volkswagen E-Bugster Cabriolet will make its Asian debut at the Beijing Auto Show.

Bentley Mulsanne Jubilee honors Queen Elizabeth

Bentley Offers Special Way To Honor Queen's Jubilee

By Keith Griffin on April 21, 2012 - 10:04AM

Bentley has decided to honor Queen Elizabeth's 60th anniversary on the throne with 60 special diamond jubilee Mulsannes.

DNC Powered by the American People NASCAR

How to get your name on a NASCAR for only $5

By Aaron Turpen on April 21, 2012 - 12:09AM

All you have to do is become a Democrat and eat tofu to make up for the carbon emissions of the "Powered by the American People" petroleum-fueled stock car being sponsored by donations of as little as $5.

2013 Acura ILX gets pricing details

By Aaron Turpen on April 20, 2012 - 10:09PM

Price points for the entry-level luxury sedan were announced today for this new model, which will come to showrooms later this year.

A big pickup at the gas pump. Photo by Don Bain

Cowboys and Southerners have the least green cities of all

By Don Bain on April 20, 2012 - 6:27PM

A study by Cars.com of consumer auto buying habits reveals the least green streak in cities among the Cowboy states of Texas, Wyoming and Montana, as well as the Southern states of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia and West Virginia.

Alfa Romeo trademarks 4C name setting 2013 return to U.S.

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2012 - 3:43PM

According to a report posted on the U.S. Federal News Service, Fiat’s Alfa Romeo division registered the brand of its 4C sports car.

Ford investing $760 million for new plant in China

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 20, 2012 - 1:57PM

Ford is expanding it's operations in China with a large investment of $760 million into a new plant in Hangzhou.

What 500 Miles In An Electric Car Means For You And Me

By Nicolas Zart on April 20, 2012 - 12:55PM

Today’s announced by IBM that their Battery 500 Project team is achieving 500 miles in labs is a quantum leap. What does it mean for you and me?

IBM Battery500 lithium-air battery innards

Lithium-air electric car batteries could be closer with new IBM Battery500 collaborators

By David Herron on April 20, 2012 - 12:29PM

IBM's Battery500 research project developing lithium-air battery technology for an envisioned 500 mile range electric car accelerates due to a new research collaboration with Asahi Kasei and Central Glass on improved membranes and electrolytes.

Toyota rolls out another Hybrid concept ahead of Beijing

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2012 - 11:50AM

With just a few days before the 2012 Beijing Auto Show opens,Toyota teased their new Hybrid Concept.

Lamborghini SUV, officially named Urus, leaked ahead of Beijing

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2012 - 11:28AM

We have known for months now that Lamborghini would soon unveil an ultra high performance sport utility vehicle and today, we have our first look at the new Lamborghini Urus via leaked images that have shown up on the internet – giving us a pretty comprehensive look at the new super-ute ahead of its Beijing Auto China debut.

Cadillac Super Cruise semi-autonomous vehicle

Cadillac Makes Important Announcement About Autonomous Vehicle

By Keith Griffin on April 20, 2012 - 9:52AM

Cadillac is one step closer to an autonomous vehicle with the development of "Super Cruise."

Victoria Beckham scores her own Special Edition Evoque [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2012 - 8:29AM

Land Rover has released a teaser for the Range Rover Evoque Victoria Beckham Special Edition before its debut in Beijing.

Iconic MG reveals new Icon concept

By Aaron Turpen on April 20, 2012 - 2:32AM

The legendary British automaker has been revived from the dead by new owners in China and now has an unusual concept to herald its comeback.

Honda's reduce-reuse-recycle of rare earth materials

Honda launching rare earth metals recycling from used nickel-metal hybrid car batteries

By David Herron on April 19, 2012 - 11:46PM

Honda and Japan Metals & Chemicals have developed rare earth metals recycling technology which could mitigate the rare earth metals supply issues which casts a shadow over the potential these metals have in hybrid and electric cars.

BMW releasing special edition M3 Frozen Silver Edition in UK

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 19, 2012 - 6:56PM

BMW is celebrating the 40th anniversary of it's M performance division with a special edition BMW M3 coupe, the M3 Frozen Silver Edition. The US has already been graced with this special edition BMW and now it is our British friend's turn to enjoy it as it's being released in the United Kingdom (UK).

The LiquiVac for large engines. Photo courtesy of Airpower America

Don't undo environmental greening by doing car maintenance yourself

By Don Bain on April 19, 2012 - 4:38PM

The cars of today are getting harder and harder to maintenance yourself, but hardcore do-it-yourself types can do the world a big disfavor, simply by not handling used oil properly if they change it themselves.

Ferrari Seriously Hints At Road-Going Hybrids

By Nicolas Zart on April 19, 2012 - 2:21PM

It’s hard to fathom that one day the orchestral symphony of a majestic Ferrari V12 or even V8 could be replaced with V6 coupled to a hybrid system.

Maybach offering $100,000 rebate on Type 57 and Type 62 models

By Anthony Faccenda on April 19, 2012 - 1:42PM

The soon-to-be defunct luxury automaker is set to offer customers massive rebates to sell remaining Type 57 and 62 sedans.

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Photo courtesy of GM

Automakers facing parts shortage from recent recession

By Don Bain on April 19, 2012 - 1:16PM

Reports are surfacing which suggest U.S. automakers may face significant parts shortages brought on by the effects of the recent recession if sales continue at their currently brisk pace.

1, 2, 3 electric bikes that will rock your world

One, two and three-wheeled electric bikes that will rock your world

By Nicolas Zart on April 19, 2012 - 1:10PM

Electric bikes have found a lasting success and continuous to grow a wide variety of choice. You now not only have plenty to choose from to meet your needs but also have plenty of opportunities to do it yourself with kits to build your electric assisted bicycle.

Acura apologizes for requesting "not too dark" actor in Super Bowl ad

By Anthony Faccenda on April 19, 2012 - 12:27PM

The automaker has issued a formal apology, but claims it was not responsible for the casting announcement.

Mercedes Launches Powerful G63 AMG

By Keith Griffin on April 19, 2012 - 11:00AM

The G-class at Mercedes-Benz is a line of vehicles that can beat almost any vehicle off-road and now it can beat most on-road with the launch of the G63 AMG.

Diesel sales jump 35 percent: Are U.S. buyers finally getting it?

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2012 - 7:51AM

Diesel car sales have increased an impressive 35 percent in the first quarter of 2012 as U.S. buyers are beginning to understand their value.

Olympic Torch is put to the test in BMW's extreme weather center

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 18, 2012 - 8:07PM

The Olympic Torch, a symbol of the nations of the world coming together, is being put to the test in BMW Group's state-of-the-art extreme weather testing center in Munich.

Brammo's Empulse R leapfrogs the Zero S with a 100 mph 121 mile range electric motorcycle

By David Herron on April 18, 2012 - 4:22PM

Brammo's Empulse R electric motorcycle, with its 100+ miles/hr top speed and 121 miles city range, jumps past Zero Motorcycles' S ZF9, making the Empulse R the new king of production electric motorcycles.

Acura NSX Super Bowl ad sought African-American actor that was "not too dark"

By Anthony Faccenda on April 18, 2012 - 2:50PM

A newly released casting announcement for Acura's Super Bowl ad reveals that the automaker did not want black actors that were too dark.

Can a car with a conventional gasoline engine earn a green award?

By John Goreham on April 18, 2012 - 2:14PM

Yes it can, and the 2012 Hyundai Elantra has been named to Kelly Blue Book’s (KBB) 2012 10 best green cars list

It's Official: Audi AG to buy Ducati Motor Holding

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2012 - 1:43PM

Yesterday we discussed how Audi AG was interested in purchasing the Ducati motorcycle brand and with the VW supervisory board approving the deal today, Audi has announced that they will be buying Ducati Motor Holding from current owner Investindustrial Group.

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