Automotive News (Page 1046)

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.

Ford recalling 128k Fusion, Milan models for wheels falling off

By Patrick Rall on December 9, 2011 - 12:11PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of over 128,000 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans over a concern that the wheel studs may break, allowing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.

Google self-diriving car Toyota Prius Hybrid

Self-driving Toyota Prius Car Seen in Google Campus (Photo)

By Armen Hareyan on December 9, 2011 - 8:59AM

A self-driving small size Toyota Prius hybrid, with Google name on it, has been spotted in Google campus.

Digital Sports Instruments display on MINI

MINI Connected adds Driving Excitement app

By Katherine Tompkins on December 8, 2011 - 8:55PM

New app provides information on car’s status for MINIs with Visual Boost or MINI Connected

The top 10 vehicles your kids don't want to be seen in

By Don Bain on December 8, 2011 - 6:23PM

If you have kids then you may have seen them trying to sneak into the car before they are seen or their schoolmates grouping up and jeering or laughing at them as the enter the family car. Sometimes the family vehicle can be as embarrassing to a teenager as a mom in a beehive or a dad with a handlebar mustache.

GM Engineers Reach One Million Test Miles for 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Prototypes

By Katherine Tompkins on December 8, 2011 - 4:27PM

2013 Malibu prototypes test driven for 22 months, on six continents, to make sure this new Chevy will be ready for global production

First Locally Produced Mercedes-Benz GLK Compact SUV Rolls off the Line in China

Daimler, AKKA Techonologies creating new consultancy

By Don Bain on December 8, 2011 - 3:29PM

AKKA Technologies is acquiring a 65 percent share in the Daimler subsidiary MBtech Group while Daimler remains a significant shareholder and client with the remaining 35 percent, subject to antitrust approval. The two companies complement each other’s sectoral structure, client portfolio and regional positioning creating new opportunities for MBtech employees.

Mitsubishi Makes First Fleet Delivery of the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

By Keith Griffin on December 8, 2011 - 1:42PM

In a move bound to expand its exposure, Mitsubishi has made it first fleet delivery of the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV to a non-profit group in the San Francisco Bay area that promotes innovative mobility options.

2011 Hyundai Elantra showing strong retail sales

2011 Hyundai Elantra Retail Sales Up and Customers Happy with Fuel Economy

By Keith Griffin on December 8, 2011 - 7:02AM

Hyundai is pushing back hard against claims that customers are not happy with their fuel economy in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, which is enjoying strong retail sales so far in 2011.

2012 Hyundai Veloster could be a target of thieves on New Year's Day

New Year's Day Continues To Be Top Holiday for Stolen Cars

By Keith Griffin on December 8, 2011 - 6:20AM

Make a New Year’s resolution to protect your car from being stolen because New Year’s Day continues to be the most popular day of the year for stolen cars, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

GM techs zeroing in on Volt fire cause, solution

By Don Bain on December 8, 2011 - 1:12AM

The glycol solution used to cool the batteries in the Chevrolet Volt’s is the most likely cause of the fires that broke out in the cars after government crash tests, an informed yet unnamed source has reported. Apparently the coolant crystallized over time, causing an electrical short that sparked the fires, based on preliminary reports.

GM to gain Chinese Market share via attrition

By Don Bain on December 7, 2011 - 11:27PM

The foremost automotive manufacturer, General Motors Co., having sold more vehicles than any other automaker this year, now finds itself in an excellent position to gain market share in China as a number of homegrown local players find it difficult to compete with global giants in a shrinking market.

The front end of the 2013 Dodge Dart R/T

Chrysler CEO: 2013 Dodge Dart will get 40mpg

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2011 - 8:30PM

Yesterday, the Chrysler Group offered up the first official information on the new 2013 Dodge Dart including a couple tightly cropped teaser images and a brief mention of the engines available at launch but while speaking yesterday with Reuters, Chrysler/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne declared that the new Dodge Dart will be the first Chrysler Group vehicle to offer 40 miles per gallon.

BMW sets sales record in November

By Don Bain on December 7, 2011 - 7:46PM

BMW has just announced surpassing their total sales in 2010 by end of November, already exceeding their previous record sales in 2007 placing a 2011 target of over 1.6 million vehicles within achievable range.

Bridgestone introduces airless tires

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 7, 2011 - 6:51PM

Do you hate getting a flat tire? How about realizing your tire pressure is low? Bridgestone might have an answer for your, non-pneumatic airless tires.

Chevrolet Performance 2012 Catalog Featuring COPO Camaro Now Available

By Katherine Tompkins on December 7, 2011 - 4:43PM

Chevy catalog offers high performance parts and accessories, plus a look at the COPO Camaro concept vehicle

The 2012 Camaro ZL1 could be the best muscle there ever will be

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2011 - 4:34PM

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 packs a supercharged V8 engine first offered in the Cadillac V-Series models along with a high tech suspension system that has made its rounds in General Motors’ Corvette ZR1 and Z06 supercars. These are two features of many that help make the 2012 Camaro ZL1 one of the most amazing performance cars of all time but is the new super Camaro one of the best muscle cars of all time - or is it the best muscle car there will ever be?

Ferrari brings back “Tailor-Made” program for bespoke customers

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 7, 2011 - 4:11PM

Looking for an interesting Holiday gift this year? How about a customer designed car with cashmere upholstery? Ferrari is letting you order just such a car, under it's renovated Tailor-Made program.

Nissan bringing Leaf to new markets as release anniversary nears

By Don Bain on December 7, 2011 - 3:43PM

Just days before the first anniversary of the initial Nissan LEAF delivery on Dec. 11, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is expanding availability of the all-electric vehicle into new U.S. markets. Having moved 20,000 units globally in its first year, the Nissan LEAF remains the world's first and only all-electric car in the mass market.

Chevrolet Volt fire risk fix could cost GM over $10 million

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2011 - 3:01PM

General Motors is hard at work, cooperating with the US government to come up with a fix for the battery related fire risk related to violent impacts and reports suggest that the General is close to proposing a solution – with a fix that could cost General Motors as much as $1,000 per vehicle.

Porsche and Dezer Properties to Build Condos Near Miami Beach

By Katherine Tompkins on December 7, 2011 - 12:42PM

Porsche Design Group and developer Dezer Properties collaborate to build ultra-luxury tower where owners can park next to their unit in a sky garage

Old style gasoline pumps from the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, MI

New global winners emerging in alternative fuels says Lux Research

By Frank Sherosky on December 7, 2011 - 12:25PM

A new report, titled “Nations Race to Build Alternative Fuel Capacity,” reveals new global winners in alternative fuels are emerging as capacity grows to 54.1 billion gallons in 2015.

Scion iQ 2012 Taken to Winter Testing

By Armen Hareyan on December 7, 2011 - 10:22AM

A Canadian driver shares his experience of how 2012 Scion iQ performs during winter time.

Audi A6, A7 selected in Car and Drivers’ 2012 10BEST

By Don Bain on December 6, 2011 - 6:14PM

The Audi A6 and A7 have been designated among the 10 best cars under $80,000 in Car and Drivers’ 30th Annual 10Best Awards. The two models were selected on the basis of their superior design and technology. The 2012 Audi A8L and R8 also received Favorites recognition for cars over the price limit.

Hertz UK rents supercars like Lamborghini and Ferrari

By Katherine Tompkins on December 6, 2011 - 4:24PM

Hertz partners with Première Velocity to offer UK customers the chance to rent Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and even the McLaren MP4.

Toyota reportedly to market Prius GT300 in Super GT racing instead of GT 86

By David Herron on December 6, 2011 - 4:11PM

Do hybrid cars like the Toyota Prius have to be consigned to modest cars with pokey speed? Toyota's Prius GT300 rumors suggest otherwise.

Wireless Car targets automobile as integral to connected society

By Frank Sherosky on December 6, 2011 - 3:59PM

In an exclusive presentation preceding the 10th Annual Consumer Telematics Show 2012 scheduled for Jan 9 at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Martin Rosell, Managing Director at Wireless Car, revealed the collaborative ecosystem in a recorded live presentation that is to boost the uptake and retention of telematics services, making the car an integral part of the connected society.

Toyota research is constant as this 2008 TEMA robot shows.

Toyota pushing limits of automotive safety with four new projects

By Don Bain on December 6, 2011 - 3:43PM

Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC) has announced four new research projects plus three new research partnerships focused to advance innovative vehicle safety technologies across the industry. Initially launched in January 2011 with an investment of $50 million, the CSRC pursues research via a collaborative model that prioritizes sharing talent and technology with a broad range of institutions.

Chevy Volt battles back, beats Nissan Leaf handily in November 2011

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2011 - 2:50PM

General Motors might be dealing with battery-related issues right now but that didn’t stop the Chevrolet Volt from easily outselling the Nissan Leaf in November 2011, although the Volt still trails the Leaf in annual sales with just one month remaining.

Ford has a strong month in November 2011 behind Explorer, F150

By Patrick Rall on December 6, 2011 - 2:12PM

Ford Motor Company had a fairly strong month in November 2011 with 166,865 units sold making them the second largest automaker in the US in terms of volume and a growth rate year over year of 13.25% making them the second best American automaker in terms of improvement compared to November 2010.

Men find it easier to maintain Car, than Girlfriend

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 6, 2011 - 1:10PM

Are you a guy that likes to spend more time in your garage than your bedroom? A new study in Britain from Peugeot has revealed some very interesting findings. Men have an easy time maintaining their cars, but maintaining a relationship with their girlfriend, well that is really difficult!

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