Automotive News (Page 1041)

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.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Interior

By Keith Griffin on December 26, 2011 - 4:03PM

2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe on Consumer Reports recommended list

2012 Honda Civic Si Squeaks Onto Consumer Reports Recommended List

By Keith Griffin on December 26, 2011 - 3:17PM

Consumer Reports is out with fairly light praise of the 2012 Honda Civic Si coupe that, in the words of the popular consumer testing publication, is a good powertrain in search of a decent car to surround it. The car has been named to the magazine's recommended list.

Buick eAssist was chosen by TorqueNews for best of Best Auto Tech for 2011

Best of the Best Production Automotive Technology 2011: Buick eAssist

By Frank Sherosky on December 26, 2011 - 11:42AM

As part of a new end-of -year recognition, and hopefully the start of a TorqueNews tradition, two recognition awards will be given under the automotive technology category based on a set of criteria. The first is the Best of the Best Production Automotive Technology 2011 which goes to the Buick eAssist.

OnStar FMV used to recover stolen Chrysler 300

OnStar FMV helps recover stolen Chrysler 300

By Frank Sherosky on December 26, 2011 - 12:04AM

Who knew that OnStar would one day help recover a GM competitor’s stolen vehicle? That’s precisely what happened to an owner of a Chrysler 300 in Oregon who purchased the new retail product called OnStar FMV.

The 2011 Nissan Xterra is one of the vehicles subject to recall

Merry Christmas Nissan owners – your car may have a serious defect

By Don Bain on December 25, 2011 - 2:41AM

Nissan is recalling 14,700 of its 2011-12 models because of troubling defect, which could cause the engine to suddenly lose so much oil the engine could seize, if the condition were ignored. Any owner who had to replace an engine before their car was two years old would not be likely to buy that brand again.

Hennessey's 800-horsepower modified Jeep Grand Cherokee

Hennessey's 800-hp Jeep Grand Cherokee will blow your mind

By Don Bain on December 24, 2011 - 5:34PM

Hennessey Performance is known for taking powerful vehicles like the Viper and boosting them to a mind-boggling level. This year they are releasing a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 whose 6.4-liter Hemi has been enlarged to a 7.0-liter displacement and added twin turbos to boost output to 805 bhp. This rocket sled on wheels will go from 0 to 60 in a heart-stopping 3.1 seconds.

A123 Systems finds problems in batteries for the Fisker Karma

By David Herron on December 23, 2011 - 9:04PM

Problem found in coolant system for battery packs A123 Systems is supplying for the FIsker Karma.

British couple completes Around-the-World roadtrip

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 23, 2011 - 6:03PM

Do you think taking a roadtrip is a great way to see the world? Geoffery Herdman and his wife Hilary, certainly agree! The British couple just completed an “Around-the-World” roadtrip racking up over 33,000 miles.

GM engineers design the squeal out of brakes

By Frank Sherosky on December 23, 2011 - 3:52PM

Just a few weeks ago we reported at TorqueNews on engineers from General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) doubling the life of brake rotors with metal treatment process used to treat power train parts. Well, a new design is now being developed by GM engineers in the form of an insert that practically eliminates unwanted brake squeal.

Chevy Volt turns one, what's next?

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 23, 2011 - 2:10PM

Recently the Chevy Volt, General Motor's (GM) venerable electric-hybrid car, turned one-year old. This marks an important occasion for GM that they have been able to sell and bring to market this electric-hybrid car. The real question for GM, what's next?

Craftsman bringing the slowest vehicles to NAIAS

By Don Bain on December 23, 2011 - 1:55PM

They’re not what you usually expect to see at the premiere auto show in America – vehicles with a top speed of 8-mph. It seems Craftsman is betting those who like to cruise the streets in a luxury automobile, will want the same comforts when they’re mowing their lawn, so they are bringing the new line of CTX tractors and mowers to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next month.

Send GM Coal for Putting Saab in Bankruptcy

By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2011 - 12:57PM

In keeping with the themes of the season, the truth has to be told. GM is the Scrooge that has successfully put Saab into bankruptcy by refusing to let the company be sold to Chinese investors.

Chevy Volt vs Cruze cost comparison not appreciated by some Volt owners

By Frank Sherosky on December 23, 2011 - 12:49PM

Most buyers of electric cars such as the Chevy Volt are already shopping in the market segment whereby they can afford the vehicle without subsidies. So, why are they still getting them?

Ford designs sleigh for Santa

By Katherine Tompkins on December 23, 2011 - 11:50AM

EcoBoost powered concept sleigh would be greener than reindeer

Boston Globe Top Drives for 2012 Has Good Choices

By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2011 - 10:33AM

The Boston Globe is out with its list of the Top Drives for 2012 and it's a surprising collection of luxury vehicles, hard working pickups and sport utility vehicles and a brand (Kia) that just two years ago would probably be on no publication's top drives list.

This Ferrari Stretch Limo belongs to Limo Broker of London.

When you arrive in a Ferrari Stretch Limo, you know you have really arrived

By Don Bain on December 22, 2011 - 10:31PM

The FreeDictionary.com defines “putting on the dog,” as making things extra special or dressing formally for a special event. So the shoppers who arrived in the Ferrari stretch Limousine at Harrod’s Department Store in the Knightbridge area of London yesterday, could only be described as “putting on the diamond dog.”

Nissan's Leaf survived fine in Fukushima tsunami, no fires

By David Herron on December 22, 2011 - 7:27PM

Two dozen Nissan Leaf electric cars were mangled in the tsunami, with no battery pack fires, giving us anecdotal battery pack safety evidence compared with the Chevy Volt.

A scene from Happy Grad, submitted by Zachary Bors to the Route 66 contest.

You could win $10,000 by sharing your favorite Chevrolet Route 66 video

By Don Bain on December 22, 2011 - 6:29PM

Filmmakers from around the world have created video spots for the Chevrolet Route 66 contest in an effort to have theirs aired by GM during SuperBowl XLVI. Now fans have the chance to win $10,000 by sharing their favorite 30-second spot from the 35 finalists selected from over 197 entries and 32 different countries.

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster with supermodel Lara Stone

Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster a fashion icon

By Katherine Tompkins on December 22, 2011 - 5:18PM

In the latest photo in the Icons of Style series, the SL Roadster stars with supermodel Lara Stone

Weekly Chart of Toyota Motors Company (ADR: TM) dated 12-22-2011

Toyota stock shows blah reaction to Moody's downgrade of TMMC

By Frank Sherosky on December 22, 2011 - 4:09PM

Toyota stock traded barely up today; meaning the stock didn’t even react much to Moody’s downgrade of Toyota’s US financial arm, Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) either. However, news of improvement in 2012 profits was balanced by news of a Yen appreciation effect.

$250k Chevy Volt subsidy claim bogus says TheStreet.com

By David Herron on December 22, 2011 - 4:04PM

Conservative policy think-tank playing loose and fast with the numbers regarding government spending on the Chevy Volt.

Best-selling new and used vehicles for 2011

By Katherine Tompkins on December 22, 2011 - 3:02PM

Automotive online resource Edmunds.com says Ford F-150 best-selling new vehicle, Honda Accord best-selling used vehicle this year

Hyundai hires BMW's Chris Chapman to be chief designer in US

Hyundai Hires BMW Design Director Chris Chapman To Be Chief Designer

By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2011 - 12:05PM

Hyundai continues its evolution as a major player in automotive manufacturing with its hiring of Christopher Chapman, BMW's director of automotive design, to be its new chief designer at Hyundai America Technical Center in Irvine, Calif.

Chevy Cruze owners receive calls from GM and sruveys from J.D.Power

GM and J.D. Power attempt to understand the why behind Chevy Cruze sales

By Frank Sherosky on December 22, 2011 - 10:55AM

Judi has received multiple calls from GM and now a survey from J.D. Power and Associates to provide feedback on her recent purchase of her 2012 Chevy Cruze. Question is: Why doesn’t GM understand its own success here, when all they have to do is recall what Henry Ford did? Modifying a famous political line, it’s the “personal” economy, stupid!

2012 Honda Crosstour now has a four-cylinder engine option

2012 Honda Crosstour with Four-Cylinder Engine, Lower Price Unveiled

By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2011 - 7:52AM

Honda is out with a new four-cylinder engine option in the 2012 Honda Crosstour that it says is going to increase the bulky hatchback's affordability and fuel efficiency over the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.

AMP Electric Vehicle's converted Jeep Grand Cherokee

NAIAS to reveal Jeep Grand Cherokee electrified by AMP

By Don Bain on December 21, 2011 - 7:52PM

The company that surprised everyone in 2010 with a plug-in version of the Chevrolet Equinox, Amp Electric Vehicles, will reveal an electrically powered Jeep Grand Cherokee at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next month.

Chevy Volt tech display at 2011 NAIAS in Detroit

GM CEO Akerson dismisses price factor with building 60,000 Chevy Volts in 2012

By Frank Sherosky on December 21, 2011 - 7:21PM

GM may be avoiding public perception at its own peril once again. After all, GM and its CEO, Dan Akerson, may have the grand desire and the ability to build 60,000 Chevy Volts in 2012, but the more fundamental question is: Can GM sell all 60,000 Volts in 2012 at its present price?

The Lexus LF-LC sports coupe concept coming to NAIAS.

Is the Lexus concept car coming to NAIAS a hybrid?

By Don Bain on December 21, 2011 - 5:33PM

As images have been slowly released, Torque News has speculated on what the new Lexus concept car coming to NAIAS next year will ultimately be. It has been correctly assumed, judging by the lines and form of the teased images, to be a new sports model, but no one had as yet imagined it might be a hybrid.

Team Hot Wheels Monster Truck (Photo: Mattel, Inc.)

Name the Hot Wheels monster truck

By Katherine Tompkins on December 21, 2011 - 4:40PM

Hot Wheels teams up with Monster Jam for its 2012 season

GM drops video of the Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept on the drag strip

By Patrick Rall on December 21, 2011 - 3:43PM

The day before the 2011 SEMA Show opened in Las Vegas, the folks from General Motors invited a select group of media to meet just outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the debut of a new product that turned out to be the new Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept – and now GM has offered up a video of this new drag strip monster on the track.

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