Automotive News (Page 1039)

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.

Global investment group buys almost 6% of GM

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2012 - 2:32PM

General Motors announced earlier this week that one of the world’s largest investment firms, Capital Research Global Investors, has purchased a substantial amount of GM stock that amounts to nearly 6% of the company’s overall outstanding shares.

Ford rewards creativity at the workspace

Ford re-Kindles Innovation By Rewarding Engineer Creativity

By Nicolas Zart on February 17, 2012 - 1:44PM

There is no denying Ford is the rising star in the North American and global auto industry and by placing engineer’s creativity center place, they infuse dynamism in a changing automotive landscape.

President Obama's 2009 Cadillac limousine.

Top 10 Tales of Cadillac and the Commander in Chief

By Keith Griffin on February 17, 2012 - 1:37PM

Just in time for the Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend, Cadillac has released its Top 10 Tales of Cadillac and the presidents they have ferried safely in their commander-in-chief travels.

The 2012 Fisker Karma review - the ultimate electric luxury sedan

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2012 - 12:59PM

Since I first laid eyes on the Fisker Karma at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, I have been enamored with the high performance electric luxury sedan with extended range capabilities and earlier this week, I was among the first journalists to drive the production ready Fisker Karma on US soil – a drive that met every expectation that I have had for the sleek new sedan over the past 4 years.

McLaren celebrates North American arrival of McLaren MP4-12C with video

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 17, 2012 - 12:51PM

McLaren is celebrating the arrival of the new McLaren MP4-12C in North America with a new Youtube video.

SI Swimsuit issue features sexy 2013 Ford Mustang GT ad

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2012 - 11:18AM

While the folks at Lexus have had a heavy dose of advertising around the new 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Ford Motor Company made their mark in a very sexy way with a full page advertisement featuring the new 2013 Mustang GT shown on the right.

Commercial Vehicle shift to natural gas spurring a mini-boom

By Aaron Turpen on February 17, 2012 - 5:20AM

While everyone seems focused on electrification through batteries and hybrids, commercial vehicles are moving instead to natural gas, a proven and cheaper green fuel.

3 Winners of DOE America's Next Top Energy Innovator announced

By Aaron Turpen on February 17, 2012 - 3:43AM

Winners of the first ever U.S. DOE America's Next Top Energy Innovator challenge include a hydrogen-assisted lean-burn engine design, graphene for lithium-air and lithium-sulfur batteries, and a new titanium powdering process. Each will be featured at the upcoming ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit.

Chrysler turns down $3.5 billion DOE loan, cites heavy restrictions

By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2012 - 11:05PM

Chrysler has officially withdrawn their bid for a $3.5 billion Department of Energy loan designed to help automakers revamp facilities for fuel-efficient vehicles.

CYPW Website has gallery of applications

Cyclone Power Technologies to assume prime contractor position with TACOM

By Frank Sherosky on February 16, 2012 - 6:11PM

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Advent Power Systems, a prime contractor with U.S. Army / Tank Command (TACOM).

PolyPlus named Edison Awards finalist on lithium batteries for 500+ mile electric cars

By David Herron on February 16, 2012 - 6:11PM

The PolyPlus technology enables lithium-metal-air or lithium-metal-water based batteries with a game-changing jump in energy density over todays lithium-ion batteries, and could bring us to the nirvana of 500 mile range electric cars.

Tesla and Daimler to partner on Mercedes-Benz all-electric vehicle

By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2012 - 5:39PM

Less than a week after announcing their upcoming Model X crossover SUV, Tesla Motors is set to collaborate with Daimler on an all-electric Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

Government Sets Surprising Regulations for 'Less Distracting' Technology

By Keith Griffin on February 16, 2012 - 4:10PM

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced proposed guidelines that plant some of the blame on distracted driving on manufacturers for installing technology that is too distracting.

Largest BMW showroom in the world opens in Abu Dhabi

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 16, 2012 - 3:47PM

BMW has just opened the world's largest showroom for BMW Groups brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce in Abu Dhabi.

New study shows Toyota's popularity is immune to recalls

By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2012 - 2:43PM

Academic study shows that consumer opinion in Toyota has not wained, despite massive 2009-2010 recall.

Baltimore inks new contract with Downforce Racing for 2012 Baltimore Grand Prix

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 16, 2012 - 1:56PM

Racing fans can rejoice because it was announced today that Baltimore city has inked a new contract to put on the 2012 Baltimore Grand Prix.

Refreshed Ferrari California coming to Geneva

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2012 - 12:40PM

Ferrari has just announced that when the Geneva Motor Show opens in March, the Italian supercar builder will unveil a mid-cycle refresh for the popular Ferrari California that adds power and cuts weight from the high performance hard-topped convertible although the only visual changes will come in the way of new paint types and colors.

New Porsche Macan small SUV teased via company video

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2012 - 11:13AM

We have known (or at least expected) for some time that Porsche would be offering a sport utility vehicle smaller than their popular Cayenne and while we have commonly been referring to the upcoming compact sport ute as the Cajun; thanks to a new company video we know now that the new model will be called the Porsche Macan.

Hyundai Announces 2013 Genesis Coupe Price with One Big Twist

By Keith Griffin on February 16, 2012 - 9:50AM

Hyundai has set pricing for the 2013 Genesis coupe in both 2.0-liter turbo and 3.8-liter V6 versions but there is one big twist for this model that you’re only going to find in one luxury model sold in the U.S.

INGOCAR from Valentin Tech shatters the way we think about cars

By Aaron Turpen on February 15, 2012 - 9:43PM

Want to turn your concept of automobiles on its ear? Check out the INGOCAR from Valentin Technologies, a new concept that takes everything you thought cars were and throws it out the window.

Chrysler comes in dead last in JD Power & Associates Reliability Survey

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 15, 2012 - 5:26PM

Chrysler and all of the Chrysler Group's vehicle brands have come in dead last in JD Power and Associates Reliability Survey.

Subaru recalling 2012 Legacy and Outback models due to airbag defect

By Anthony Faccenda on February 15, 2012 - 4:01PM

Subaru is recalling nearly 400 Legacy and Outback vehicles due to a defect that may affect air bag deployment.

GM's fact-telling and image rehabilitation in latest Chevy Volt ad

By David Herron on February 15, 2012 - 2:08PM

GM's latest video on YouTube attempts to reassure the public about Chevy Volt battery pack safety, in wake of the recent controversy over the battery pack fire during crash testing last year.

NHTSA investigating Chevrolet Trailblazers for fire risks

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2012 - 12:35PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a primary investigation around 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer sport utility vehicles over a possible electrical issue inside the door panels that could lead to smoking or fires inside of the affected vehicles.

Renting an EV in order to decide which one to buy

Renting An Electric Car To Help You Choose

By Nicolas Zart on February 15, 2012 - 12:29PM

One of the best and most efficient ways to introduce electric cars is to appeal to car rental companies to rent them to the general public.

Nissan Leaf at BPI 2011, similar to the purchase by John Hipchen

Copper Development Association takes blog readers on Nissan LEAF buying experience

By Frank Sherosky on February 15, 2012 - 11:11AM

John Hipchen, who has blogged about his experience of buying and owning a new Nissan Leaf on the coppertalk blog on behalf of the Copper Development Association (CDA), also addressed how to buy an electric car.

A look at the history of the Dodge Viper logo

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2012 - 11:02AM

The 2013 Dodge Viper is set to make is grand debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show in early April but the folks at Drive SRT have offered a look at the three logos that have graced the nose of the American super car leading up to the full debut in a few months.

The Fisker Karma production not dependent on DOE loans

By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2012 - 10:24AM

Earlier this week, I had a chance to sit down with company founder and CEO Henrik Fisker where he explained that the production of the Fisker Karma (which is currently well under way) is not dependent on the US government money and the new flagship sedan is capable of “paying for itself”.

Pricing announced for all-new 2012 Hyundai Azera, but is it worth it?

By Anthony Faccenda on February 14, 2012 - 9:41PM

Do all-new features and a complete redesign justify a $6,000 price hike in the 2012 Azera?

Kia Motors America releases Red Rock Soul Special Edition inspired by New York A

Kia Soul Red Rocks special edition salutes the Southwest

By Don Bain on February 14, 2012 - 7:38PM

The 2012 Kia Soul Red Rocks, seventh in a series of special editions of the popular car with the viral hamster commercials, is named for the Jurassic Red Sandstone that crosses the southwestern U.S. from western Kansas, through Colorado and Utah.

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