Automotive News (Page 1048)

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.

Electric car maker Aptera brakes, but can't avoid crash

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 2, 2011 - 9:16PM

Aptera, the electric car maker, has announced it will be shutting down. The company's website and President and CEO, Paul Wilbur, have confirmed that company will be closing today.

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT in Gotta Have It Green

Gotta Have It Green debuts on the 2013 Ford Mustang GT at PRI

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2011 - 9:03PM

Thanks to a variety of leaked company documents and images, we have known for some time now that there would be a new green color option for the 2013 Ford Mustang and with the opening of the 2011 Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando, the Gotta Have It Green Ford Mustang made its official debut.

Toyota introduces Aqua at Tokyo Auto Show, foreshadowing the Prius C

By David Herron on December 2, 2011 - 7:48PM

This week at the Tokyo Auto Show, Toyota took the wraps off its Aqua concept, revealing what, in the U.S., will be called the Prius C.

"Four Wheeler of the Year" Award Goes to 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

By Katherine Tompkins on December 2, 2011 - 3:58PM

Jeep’s 2012 Wrangler Rubicon king of the off-road hill according to Four Wheeler Magazine

2001 Honda Accord subject to airbag recall for deaths

Honda Greatly Expands Recall for Airbags That Have Caused Deaths

By Keith Griffin on December 2, 2011 - 1:37PM

Honda has greatly expanded a recall of Acura and Honda models in the United States for faulty airbag defects that have resulted in deaths. The recall could affect up to almost one million Honda owners.

Allstate Drops Homeowner Policyholders Who Don’t Buy Their Car Insurance

By Katherine Tompkins on December 2, 2011 - 11:36AM

Allstate saving money by dropping non-bundled insurance buyers in North Carolina and Arkansas

Jaguar at Play an Ad That Can Go Viral (VIDEO)

By Armen Hareyan on December 1, 2011 - 6:15PM

Jaguar is releasing its Jaguar at Play TV ad this evening, which some think may go viral.

MIT Algorithm Predicts Red Light Violators

By Katherine Tompkins on December 1, 2011 - 4:04PM

Researchers at MIT create algorithm to predict likelihood of vehicle running red light

ALTe at events like The Battery Show 2011 led to its choice by Forbes Magazine

ALTe Powertrain Technologies named by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Most Promising Companies

By Frank Sherosky on December 1, 2011 - 2:47PM

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe), developer of the first range-extended plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, was named by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Most Promising Companies.

Hyundai Sonata Sales Crack 200,000 for First-Time Ever

By Keith Griffin on December 1, 2011 - 2:24PM

Time was not that long ago that Hyundai was happy to exceed 400,000 in sales for all of its vehicles and now it has broken 200,000 in sales with the still new 2011 Sonata that has been on sale for slightly more than a year.

Daily chart of Toyota stock for 12-01-2011 intraday show 3 bullish price gaps

Toyota stock price dynamics show 3 bullish gaps

By Frank Sherosky on December 1, 2011 - 11:41AM

The daily chart of Toyota stock once again proves the dynamics of price do not lie, as three upward price gaps in the past five days of trading imply a major change in sentiment towards bullishness.

Lexus CT Hybrid Recycled by Fashion Designers

By Katherine Tompkins on December 1, 2011 - 10:07AM

Lexus hands over a dismantled CT Hybrid to four designers for The Lexus Fashion Workshop

2013 Scion FR-S production vehicle revealed at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

By Frank Sherosky on November 30, 2011 - 11:33PM

There was plenty of Facebook and Twitter chatter leading up to the reveal of the Scion FR-S production car at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, in what Hollis, VP of Scion described as the night Scion brought the SPORT back to the CAR.

Ferrari debuts 599XX at the Bologna Motor Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 30, 2011 - 11:25PM

Ferrari is debuting the 599XX with the Evolution Package at the 36th Bologna Motor Show. This new car improves on Ferrari's well-known supercars, by providing track-based technical features available to buyers for the 2012-2013 seasons.

Honda Accord ad resonates with 99ers, pokes Lexus (VIDEOI)

By Armen Hareyan on November 30, 2011 - 7:57PM

Honda pokes Lexus and its red-bow holiday ads in a new Honda Accord "Car Gift - Happy Honda Days TV" ad.

How Toyota and BMW will benefit from clean car cooperation

By Armen Hareyan on November 30, 2011 - 6:49PM

Today Toyota and BMW confirmed that they will collaborate on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Particularly this involves a cooperation in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies.

Influential Auto Broadcaster Says He Would Execute Striking Workers

By Armen Hareyan on November 30, 2011 - 6:18PM

One of the most influential broadcasters in the automotive industry Jeremy Clarkson, best known for his role in BBC TV Show Top Gear, says he would "execute" striking workers "in front of their families."

Hyundai is among the companies having strong sales in 2011

Lexus Among Companies Predicting Strong Sales Figures for 2011, 2012

By Keith Griffin on November 30, 2011 - 2:09PM

Speaking this morning in Las Vegas at the media launch of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 and GS 450h Hybrid, Mark Templin, group vice president and general manager, joined a growing chorus of manufacturers who are seeing 2011 sales figures at strong levels and even more enthusiasm for 2013.

Weekly chart of Cyclone Power Tech (OTCQB: CYPW) dated 11-30-2011

Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW) clears SEC review

By Frank Sherosky on November 30, 2011 - 12:09PM

Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, today announced that it has cleared comments issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Company's Form 10 registration statement, originally filed in July 2011.

Win a Private Performance with Cirque du Soleil

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 30, 2011 - 11:12AM

Cirque du Soleil, the world famous acrobatic troupe, and Infiniti have teamed up to give you a special opportunity; the chance to win a private Cirque du Soleil performance for you and 25 of your friends.

Nissan Leaf goes wireless: shows wireless charger in work

By Armen Hareyan on November 30, 2011 - 9:55AM

Nissan, has introduced a new principle of how it's all electric Leaf can be charged wirelessly and showed how the wireless charger can work without a cord in a garage or parking lot.

Cash In on Your Car Lease

By Katherine Tompkins on November 30, 2011 - 9:39AM

According to automotive information resource Edmunds.com, some leased cars acquire equity. Here’s how to take advantage.

Honda's EV-STER Electric Sports Reduces Weight with Special Materials

By Armen Hareyan on November 30, 2011 - 8:58AM

Honda Motor (Public, NYSE:HMC) today world premiered its electric sports car concept EV-STER, which uses special materials to reduce weight, thus achieving high driving performance.

A week in the life of an auto journalist: high speed fun

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2011 - 11:02PM

Day two of my exciting week of travel began this morning at 6am when I headed downstairs to breakfast with my fellow auto writers and the people from Lexus.

Three big Japanese brands without world premieres at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2011 - 9:08PM

The press days of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show start tomorrow on Nov. 29 and while almost all the Japanese car makers have world premiers lined up to debut at the show, these three big brand names surprisingly don't have any world premiers.

The 2012 Audi A4 is one of the reasons for Audi's sales records.

Audi breaks through annual U.S. sales record

By Don Bain on November 29, 2011 - 5:18PM

Audi has already beaten their standing sales record for the U.S. set at 101,629 models sold last year. With 10 consecutive year-to-year monthly increases (and an 11th looming for November) Audi has already moved 102,055 vehicles as of the Thanksgiving weekend with over a month to go for 2011 sales.

Escape Routes, unique road-trip competition featuring the all-new Ford Escape

Ford announces Escape Routes reality series featuring the all-new Ford Escape

By Frank Sherosky on November 29, 2011 - 5:10PM

Ford is casting six two-person teams to participate in Escape Routes, and the public is invited. It is a physical and virtual competition as well as a new online, interactive reality series featuring the all-new Ford Escape that will continue into 2012.

Jorian Ponomareff has some amazing Drifting skills, on a Motorcycle

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 29, 2011 - 4:16PM

Have you every heard of Jorian Ponomareff? I am going to guess you have not! Jorian is a motorcycle stunt rider, and he does some amazing stunts. In his latest Youtube video, he demonstrates his incredible skill of... drifting on a motorcycle!

Used Cars for Sale: Kelley Blue Book Tells Shoppers Buy Now or Pay Later

By Katherine Tompkins on November 29, 2011 - 3:48PM

Checking out the used cars for sale? Buy now before prices go up six percent.

Man flies high in the Sky, with Jets

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 29, 2011 - 3:25PM

Have you ever imagined flying? One Swissman, Yves "Jetman" Rossy, has done just that. Flying high above the Swiss Alps, along with the Breitling Jet Team.

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