Automotive News (Page 1049)

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.

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.

Nissan Juke Nismo: Only One Factor To Decide Its Future

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2011 - 2:36PM

Nissan unveils Juke Nismo concept tomorrow at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show for public viewing, but says there is only one factor which will decide if Juke Nismo will ever go on sale to Nissan dealerships.

Ford Police Interceptor Vehicles Clean Up at LA County Sheriff's Department Tests

By Katherine Tompkins on November 29, 2011 - 10:59AM

Ford Police Interceptor vehicles headed the class at the annual police vehicle tests conducted by the LA County Sheriff’s Department

Audi A1 Sportback Debut to Be Live Streamed from 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2011 - 10:57AM

Audi, which is planning to debut its Audi A1 Sportback at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show on November 30, said it will provide a live streaming of the debut for those fans and customers not currently at the motor show.

Minister creates SIRI App that starts and stops Your car

By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2011 - 9:14AM

A little hack on iPhone's SIRI App can start and stop your car and even more.

Hyundai Veloster a major sponsor of The Grammys

Hyundai Becomes Major Sponsor of the Grammys with Veloster on the Red Carpet

By Keith Griffin on November 29, 2011 - 6:43AM

When you tune into the Grammy nomination show on Nov. 30, you are going to see the Hyundai Veloster all over the place as part of a new sponsorship between the Korean automaker and The Recording Academy, which produces the Grammy Awards.

The 2012 Prius c will join the Prius family next Spring. Photo courtesy Toyota

GreenCarReports names the Prius Family the 2012 Best Green Car to Buy

By Don Bain on November 29, 2011 - 2:35AM

The 2012 Toyota Prius family of vehicles has been named GreenCarReports.com “Best Green Car to Buy 2012.” During the coming year, the Prius family will expand to four vehicles, including the now available the third-generation Prius Liftback, and Prius v, plus the still to come Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and Prius c.

A week in the life of an automotive journalist

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2011 - 1:45AM

Being a professional automotive journalist is a great gig and while it can be a tough world in which to make a living - the excessive work is well worth the rewards. Our regular readers frequently ask me what it is like to live the life of an auto writer so I thought that I would take this week to do a series piece aptly titled “A week in the life of an automotive journalist” - and this is the first installment in that series.

The 2012 BMW X5 M is the dirtiest vehicle according to Forbes list.

Forbes list of America's eight filthiest new vehicles

By Don Bain on November 28, 2011 - 10:13PM

The 2012 BMW X5 tops Forbes list as the dirtiest vehicle on America's roads. It is closely followed by the 2012 BMW X6M and the 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon among the filthiest vehicles in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. While not everyone has embraced the move to environmental sustainability, no manufacturer really wants to be on this list derived via the publisher’s own computational formula.

GM stock daily chart as of 11-28-2011 by Frank Sherosky, AuthorFrank.com

GM stock trading reveals uncertainty to details of Volt investigation by NHTSA

By Frank Sherosky on November 28, 2011 - 8:48PM

Perhaps investors in General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock realized the company isn’t hiding like Toyota did a few years ago, but is taking on the negative press of the NHTSA investigation into a fire with a Chevy Volt after it was compromised by a NHTSA crash test.

Car Seats Safe for Overweight Kids Too

By Katherine Tompkins on November 28, 2011 - 5:22PM

Researchers from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia confirm that larger children in the appropriate car seats for their height and weight are still protected

Check Out Toyota's Fun-Vii Initiative: Smartphone Car

By Armen Hareyan on November 28, 2011 - 5:10PM

One of the Toyota representatives recently said that there will be no more boring Toyota models and the newly unveiled Fun-Vii concept, to be shown at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, just comes to confirm that.

NAIAS Tickets: Google's Cyber Monday Deal

Google joins Cyber Monday Deals, Offers 50% off NAIAS Tickets

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 28, 2011 - 1:12PM

For all of you car enthusiasts looking for Cyber Monday deals, you are in luck! Google has joined the wide array of Cyber Monday deals by offering half price tickets to the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)!

Two Chevy Volt cars being charged at GE station near Duke Chappel

Young and forward looking embrace Chevy Volt at Duke University

By Armen Hareyan on November 28, 2011 - 12:39PM

Surprisingly a number of Chevy Volt electric cars are being driven by Duke University Students. A number of them being charged at a GE station near Duke Chapel.

Chevy Volt shown at 2011 NAIAS in Detroit getting new safety protocols

GM says de-charging after severe crashes to define new safety protocol for Chevy Volt

By Frank Sherosky on November 28, 2011 - 12:27PM

Unlike companies that try to hide and make excuses, General Motors (NYSE: GM) laid bare its details about the preliminary evaluation of Volt battery assemblies, and defined de-charging the battery as a new safety protocol to any post-crash event.

The FT 86 concept emerges as the Toyota GT 86 during Tokyo Motor Show

By Don Bain on November 27, 2011 - 8:24PM

The Toyota GT 86 will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, Dec. 3-11, ending the wait for the one of the most anticipated cars in history. This is the culmination of the FT-86 concept unveiled near the end of 2009, then taken to the next level with the FT-86 II concept in Geneva earlier this year. This is the new Toyota sports car!

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Photo courtesy of GM

GM to breathe new life into the Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant

By Don Bain on November 27, 2011 - 5:08PM

General Motors has announced a $61 million investment to bring the currently idle Spring Hill assembly plant back to life, helping to fill the demand for some of their more popular vehicles. The Spring Hill assembly line was closed last year during GM's bankruptcy.

Need for Electric Avenue at the 2012 NAIAS just might be fading, too

EV halo effect officially fades with Green Car of the Year at LA Auto Show

By Frank Sherosky on November 27, 2011 - 1:31PM

Nothing tarnishes a leading automotive halo like multiple auto shows and competing technologies. It produces diminishing media attention; and that’s now beginning to happen to EVs, especially since the Green Car Journal chose Honda's nat-gas propulsion over electricity as the Green Car of the Year at the 2011 LA Auto Show.

NHTSA finds fire hazard in lithium ion batteries, Chevy Volt

By Don Bain on November 27, 2011 - 3:23AM

Two weeks ago the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) announced they would be extensively testing electric vehicles and post crash protocols pursuant to an incident in which a Chevy Volt caught fire three weeks after the vehicle was tested by the agency.

Hybrid Bentley a Possibility in The Future

By Armen Hareyan on November 26, 2011 - 11:15PM

Bentley has been very active in the past twelve months, now the company is thinking about an SUV very hard and possibly a hybrid Bentley for the future.

1967 Ferrari 330 GTC courtesy of Russo and Steele

Russo and Steele Puts 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC on the Block at Scottsdale

By Katherine Tompkins on November 26, 2011 - 4:30PM

A unique auction is going to take place in early 2012 as 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC will be put on sale by Russo and Steele this January.

2012 Hyundai Veloster Honored for Its Style by eCityofStyle

By Keith Griffin on November 26, 2011 - 9:56AM

The stylish good looks of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have been recognized with an Auto Style Award from eCityofStyle as part of its12th annual awards program.

Paris Hilton's Black Friday Deal: A New Ferrari California

By Armen Hareyan on November 25, 2011 - 10:55PM

Paris Hilton and Ferrari had a good Black Friday. The celebrity got a red Ferrari California and the luxury sports car-maker celebrated a sale.

Bentley Mulsanne named best of the best by The Robb Report

Bentley Bestowed Best of the Best by The Robb Report

By Keith Griffin on November 25, 2011 - 5:12PM

There's the best and then there's the best of the best, which is what the Robb Report has bestowed upon the Bentley Mulsanne to be, according to an announcement from the British luxury car company.

Former Ferrari Coachbuilder Sergio Scaglietti Leaves Lasting Legacy

By Katherine Tompkins on November 25, 2011 - 4:20PM

Sergio Scaglietti, designer of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, died on Sunday. He will long be remembered for his beautiful cars.

Maybach Will Cease To Be After 2013

By Keith Griffin on November 25, 2011 - 3:04PM

Stunning news is hitting the automotive world today with numerous published reports that Maybach, Mercedes-Benz's ultra-luxury marque, will cease to be after the 2013 model year.

Tesla to send 2011 Black Friday proceeds to RMHC

By Armen Hareyan on November 25, 2011 - 2:03PM

Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) is doing something very nice this 2011 Black Friday deals sharing all its proceeds from today with a charity organization.

Chevrolet Truck History: From the 490 Half-Ton to the Silverado and Beyond

By Katherine Tompkins on November 25, 2011 - 11:47AM

In honor of its 100th Anniversary, Chevrolet has listed several trucks that made it the brand it is today, including the 2011 Silverado.

20 Most Significant Cars in History of Automobile to be Shown in Brussels

By Armen Hareyan on November 24, 2011 - 10:24PM

Many car enthusiasts in the United States may have not heard about the Brussels Auto Show, but the 2012 is going to be very unique as 20 most significant cars in the history of the automobile will be shown shown at the 2012 Salon auto moto de Bruxelles.

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