Automotive News (Page 1056)

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.

Toyota TES-ERA Sports EV Concept revealed

By Aaron Turpen on January 27, 2012 - 12:33PM

At a small auto show venue in Japan, the Toyota Engineering Society unveiled a new crowd-sourced concept electric car called the TES-ERA Sports EV Concept based on its popular 1990s Sera two-door coupe.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee Concept Revealed

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2012 - 7:32PM

A new concept revealed at the Houston Auto Show this week showcases a concept vehicle based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Jeep will be hosting an online contest to name the new vehicle.

Ford Will Triple EcoBoost Production Capacity in 2012

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2012 - 7:16PM

Ford is adding 4 more vehicle models to the lineup of 11 total that will offer an EcoBoost option for higher efficiency and better economy. This will expand availability of the more efficient option and triple production capacity of EcoBoost engines in Ford's lineup.

A graphic illustrating the use of Kenaf in the doors of the Ford Escape.

Whatever the color of your Ford Escape it's still Green

By Don Bain on January 26, 2012 - 4:16PM

To paraphrase the namesake and founder of the Ford Motor Company, you can get a Ford Escape in any color you want as long as it’s green and to illustrate the point, an edible green plant, sometimes used in cosmetics, makes up 50 percent of the door bolsters.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic to get first Ecologic label

By Frank Sherosky on January 26, 2012 - 3:17PM

In keeping with the Eco theme of the Malibu and the Cruze models, Chevrolet introduced a new ecological label which will appear first on the 2012 Chevy Sonic, and on other Chevy models thereafter.

JFK Hearse at Barrett-Jackson Sells for $176,000

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2012 - 1:11PM

The hearse used to transport President John F. Kennedy and wife Jacqueline from the hospital after his assassination to Air Force One was auctioned in Scottsdale, Arizona for $160,000 plus buyer's premium.

New Ram Laramie Limited to debut in Chicago

By Patrick Rall on January 26, 2012 - 11:43AM

The Chrysler Group announced today that when the 2012 Chicago Auto Show opens next month, their all-truck Ram brand will debut a new premium trimline in the form of the 2012 Ram Laramie Limited.

Smart lowers lease to $99 a Month

By Nicolas Zart on January 26, 2012 - 10:31AM

You can now have an affordable way to lease the Smart car you have always wanted.

Cars like the Fisker Karm would get a boost from new rules in CA. © Don Bain

As election year begins, California seeks to clear the air

By Don Bain on January 26, 2012 - 2:51AM

The California Air Resources Board is expected to vote today on a set of new automotive quotas and emission rules that may blaze a trail into a cleaner future the rest of the country could easily end up following.

The 2013 BMW X6 Sports Acticity Coupe. Photo courtesy of BMW

BMW 2013 X6 Sports Activity Coupe information released

By Don Bain on January 25, 2012 - 9:36PM

BMW has just released the first images and specifications on the refreshed 2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe, which will arrive in US showrooms in early spring this year.

Introducing the diesel powered BMW M550d xDrive sedan and wagon

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 8:31PM

There have long been rumors that BMW would be introducing a new lineup of high performance M variants packing a diesel technology and today, those rumors became fact as the German automaker introduced the new BMW M550d xDrive sedan and touring.

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in. Photo courtesy of Toyota

Consumer Reports finds Toyota most highly regarded auto brand

By Don Bain on January 25, 2012 - 6:33PM

Though Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet still stand out as the top brands in the country, it’s getting harder for many Americans to distinguish them from their serious challengers, according to a 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.

Carroll Shelby and the durability race car for the Shelby GT 500

The Car Behind the 2013 Shelby GT Sells for Big Bucks

By Keith Griffin on January 25, 2012 - 5:08PM

The car that proved the 2013 Shelby GT 500 production Mustang could be a reality was sold at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction late Saturday night in Scottsdale, Ariz., for $350,000 with all proceeds benefiting charity.

The burned crash tested Chevy Volt from last June

GM's Akerson says Chevy Volt not designed to be a political punching bag

By David Herron on January 25, 2012 - 4:14PM

A politically charged Congressional Hearing this morning questioned the NHTSA's integrity following the Chevy Volt crash test fire last summer, with Administrator Strickland bearing the brunt of Rep. Jordan's angry questioning.

Future Ford Focus Titanium to offer manual transmission

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 1:45PM

The new Ford Focus has helped Ford grow in popularity among the C segment sedan and hatchback market but in an effort to answer consumer demands, the Motor Company is planning to begin offering a manual transmission option for the highline Focus Titanium option rather than just offering it on the lower level S and SE models.

The Car You'll Like To Drive, Alfa Romeo's New Giulietta

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2012 - 11:40AM

While we all anticipate the hot arrival of Alfa Romeo and its Giulietta in the for the past few years, the Giulietta has been raking in accolades Europe. What about the U.S.?

Ford Motor Company announces new slogan: Go Further

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 10:57AM

Ford Motor Company has long had a history of advertising slogans that bring the current company direction to the masses and now, FoMoCo has unveiled the newest motto that the company believes will resonate well both with consumers and employees – “Go Further”.

Battery Swapping To Seduce You To Buy Electric Cars

By Nicolas Zart on January 25, 2012 - 10:29AM

Better Place wants to build battery swapping stations for your electric car to relieve you of the so-called “range anxiety” touted by reluctant automakers. Will it be enough to entice you over to the electric car, EV world?

The 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid from the YouTube video...

Infiniti M Hybrid claims crown as fastest accelerating hybrid

By Don Bain on January 25, 2012 - 2:02AM

In a staged demonstration test, verified by the Guinness World Records last August, the Infiniti M Hybrid apparently outruns a Porsche Panamera Hybrid by a least a length and a half on an Infiniti channel YouTube video.

Type treatment of Robo-Car created by Don Bain

How Robo-Cop DNA will be shared with BMW and other developing Robo-Cars

By Don Bain on January 24, 2012 - 8:25PM

Reportedly, Googlites have been testing a small fleet of BMW's self-driving or autonomous cars in California, which immediately brings to mind an image of Robo-Cop's ruthless respect for traffic and safety rules, while simultaneously raising a myriad of what ifs about the coming of Robo-Cars.

Advanced glass usage in today's cars increasing

By Don Bain on January 24, 2012 - 5:27PM

Notable concept vehicles at the North American International Auto Show including the Lexus LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid and Toyota NSF Plug-in, plus some at the L.A. Auto Show like the BMW i3 and i8, as well as certain production models at both feature the growing use of laminated or solar filtering glass as an aspect empowering the vehicle design.

Saab Museum saved by Trollhattan not going anywhere

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 24, 2012 - 5:10PM

Saab has some good news finally. To be honest, it is great news! The historic and world-famous Saab museum in Trollhattan, is not going anywhere. It has been bought by the city of Trollhattan, Saab AB, and the Wallenberg foundation.

Ford unveils the new face of their NASCAR program featuring the 2013 Fusion

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2012 - 3:12PM

The 2013 Ford Fusion was among the key attractions at last week’s 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and today, Ford Motor Company rolled out the first look at the sleek new Fusion design applied to a NASCAR race car – with the formal race debut of the 2013 Ford Fusion stock car planned for next year’s Daytona 500.

The first Dodge Viper-based Devon GTX sells to the public

By Patrick Rall on January 24, 2012 - 11:37AM

In 2008, Devon Motorworks was founded with the dream of building a truly unique American supercar based heavily on the Dodge Viper but early in 2011, it was announced that the company was going out of business and this past weekend, one of the two Dodge Viper-based Devon GTX supercars sold at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale Arizona.

Cadillac CTS Wagon fastest selling 2012 model

A Station Wagon Like Cadillac CTS Flies Fastest Off Dealer Lots

By Keith Griffin on January 24, 2012 - 11:22AM

The fastest-selling 2012 vehicle, based on days on the lot before they sell, is, of all things, a station wagon, according to a report posted by TrueCar.com on its blog.

Toyota Prius could help lower hybrid costs

Toyota Prius Could Bring Down Hybrid Prices

By Nicolas Zart on January 24, 2012 - 10:57AM

Toyota Prius C continues the buzz about green technologies and making the world a healthier place to live in, but the bottom line is that we still have to manufacture its technology which in and of itself pollutes.

Chevy Volt fire: What did NHTSA know and when did they know it?

By David Herron on January 23, 2012 - 8:03PM

The NHTSA released a detailed report of the Chevy Volt crash test and forensic investigation last week prior to this weeks House Oversight committee hearing.

Weeky chart of Stans Energy (OTN: HREEF) for 2012-0123

Stans Energy confirms breakout from 52-week low

By Frank Sherosky on January 23, 2012 - 4:11PM

News of the Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs) space has been dominated with China and companies like Molycorp. However, Stans Energy (OTN: HREEF) appears to be making a move after confirming a double bottom at the end of 2011.

The Nissan GT-R price jumps by $6-11k for 2013

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2012 - 3:32PM

While the new Nissan Pathfinder SUV and the Leaf drivetrain-based electric e-NV200, the Japanese automaker brought out the new, more powerful 2013 Nissan GT-R supercar and today, the company announced that the 2013 GT-R will come with a much bigger price for the next model year.

Kia recalls 145k Rondo, Optima models over airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2012 - 11:39AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Kia Motors have announced a recall of over 145,000 Rondo minivans and Optima sedans over a concern that they may have been equipped with a faulty airbag component that could cause the airbags not to deploy in the event of an accident.

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