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.

Saab sold to Chinese companies Pang Da and Youngman

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2011 - 12:12PM

It has been an unfortunately exciting year for Saab and new parent company Swan with an incredibly valiant effort to reincarnate the Swedish automaker under new ownership but it was announced this morning that Saab has officially been sold to Pang Da and Youngman Lotus – the two Chinese firms that were set to invest in Saab to help it survive.

BMW creates 800 jobs to produce i3, i8 models in 2013

By Armen Hareyan on October 28, 2011 - 11:10AM

BMW careers is a busy place now for those looking for jobs in the auto industry as the company announced it will create 800 jobs to make BMW i3 in 2013 and i8 in 2014.

BMW Head-Up Display in Full Color for Series 5

BMW Series 5 Head-Up Display gets full color, making driving even safer

By Frank Sherosky on October 28, 2011 - 10:53AM

BMW Head-Up Display implies precision driving, no less than its contribution in a fighter jet. Initially developed for aviation, head-up display technology by BMW is now making a decisive contribution towards driving safety with the addition of full color.

VW UP sits 16 people getting Guinness World Records, PHOTO

By Armen Hareyan on October 28, 2011 - 9:09AM

The little Volkswagen Up received another Guinness World Records for sitting 16 people. See how they did it.

A sneak peak at the Chevrolet Camaros coming to the 2011 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2011 - 9:37PM

General Motors announced earlier this week that their small cars will have a major presence at the 2011 SEMA Show but the bread and butter of GM’s performance history is their V8 powered performance cars – some of which we get a preview of today in the form of the four Chevrolet Camaro models below.

Toyota and Japanese automakers production still stopped in Thailand

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 27, 2011 - 9:20PM

The effect of the halted production in Thailand has now spread worldwide, as Toyota announced today that it is reducing production at North American and South African operations. These include operations in Canada, and the United States.

Small Parts Inc. was well represented at The Battery Show 2011 in Novi, MI

Small Parts Inc. shows metal stamping capability at The Battery Show 2011

By Frank Sherosky on October 27, 2011 - 6:20PM

There have always been metal stamping companies in America’s industrial complex, but not all are adept at stamping parts and making custom assemblies at the same time. Small Parts Inc. showed enough of its capabilities at The Battery Show 2011 in Novi, Michigan to prove it is a company who can.

2012 Hyundai Veloster wins Urban Car Award

2012 Hyundai Veloster Tapped as Urban Car of the Year

By Keith Griffin on October 27, 2011 - 4:59PM

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has been chosen the Urban Car of the Year by Decisive Magazine for its hip and edgy image as well as it being an entry-level model. The Range Rover Evoque and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid were also honored.

See the Mini Cooper Coupe Prepare to Launch float in the NYC Halloween parade.

Mini Cooper Coupe launch going where no car has gone before

By Don Bain on October 27, 2011 - 4:52PM

The Mini Cooper Coupe is the latest in the long line of vehicles well known for their movie and/or marketing stunts. Now they are going where no car has gone before with a Space Shuttle themed marketing campaign and a float that will be featured in the New York City Village Halloween Parade. The promotion is called “Prepare for Launch,” (with the tongue-in-cheek post script: ”Hold on!”).

Intra-week chart of GM stock for 10-27-2011

GM stock finally breaks out of its mean bear mode

By Frank Sherosky on October 27, 2011 - 4:16PM

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock hit its book price a few weeks ago, but now has turned some kind of corner by breaking out of its 4-week high-low channel as well as its 5-day high-low channel. Questions are, now with its close today at 26.33, how long and how far might GM stock run? And will GM stock retest that low?

1926 Marmon will be at 2011 Seattle Auto Show

2011 Seattle Auto Show Features LeMay Auto Museum Classic Cars Nov. 2-6

By Keith Griffin on October 27, 2011 - 4:13PM

With its opening less than eight months away, LeMay – America's Car Museum returns to the Seattle Auto Show with three outstanding cars, including a a 1926 Marmon – fresh off the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic – a 1972 El Camino and a recently acquired A-1 Grand Prix Team USA Lola Formula Car.

The 2013 Dodge Viper could pack an 8.7 liter V10

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2011 - 4:02PM

The Chrysler Group has done a masterful job of keeping the 2013 Dodge Viper under wraps, with just a few spyshots and some teaser releases about upcoming technology but according to the Mopar aficionados at Allpar.com, when the 2013 Dodge Viper hits the streets next year it could pack a new 8.7 liter version of the V10 engine.

Ford's new MyKey designed to modify bad teen driving behavior

By Don Bain on October 27, 2011 - 2:58PM

Ford’s MyKey technology will have a new feature added to SYNC so parents (who have enough to worry about when they hand their keys to a teenager) can block incoming phone calls and deter text messages while teens are behind the wheel. This will make the Do Not Disturb feature, available on all 2011 vehicles with SYNC and MyFord Touch, available as a parental control through MyKey when the new Explorer rolls out in early 2012.

Chrysler posts $13.1 billion revenue in Q3, $212 million profit

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2011 - 12:50PM

Just one day after the United Auto Workers announced that their workers had voted (sort of) to ratify the new 4-year labor contract with the Chrysler Group, Chrysler has announced their financial results for the 2011 Q3 – showing revenue of $13.1 billion and a profit of $212 million while moving almost a half million vehicles around the world.

The production Toyota FT-86 leaked in Japanese brochure

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2011 - 11:01AM

The production-ready Toyota FT-86 is expected to make its grand debut in December at the Tokyo Motor Show but thanks to a leaked Japanese brochure, we may have an early look at the new rear wheel drive sports car in production form.

Modular solution to low CO2 via presentation by Controlled Power Technologies

Controlled Power Technologies reveals modular hybridization solutions at Engine Expo 2011

By Frank Sherosky on October 27, 2011 - 9:52AM

Co-located with The Battery Show and the Automotive Testing Expo, the Engine Expo 2011 provided a platform for Controlled Power Technologies Limited to reveal its modular hybridization solutions to lower CO2 emissions.

German study finds next generation spending less time behind the wheel

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 10:05PM

In the land that gave us BMW, Mercedes-Benz and the Volkswagen, a new study has discovered the next generation of German youth are driving less and riding public transit more. It is believed, nevertheless, they are not eschewing personal mobility for a greener lifestyle but delaying one of life’s more expensive purchases until after college, just as American students are worrying about paying off their student loans.

The type of tires you need for your car and truck changes when seasons change

By Hawke Fracassa on October 26, 2011 - 8:08PM

With cold and icy conditions arriving for fall, TireRack.com, America’s largest independent tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, wheels and performance accessories, reminds drivers to pay attention to their car's tires.

The UAW ratifies Chrysler contract despite voting split

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2011 - 7:08PM

Earlier today we brought you the news that the two main groups within Chrysler’s assembly of UAW workers – the production workers and skilled trade workers – had split on whether or not to ratify the new 4-year deal between the labor union and the Chrysler Group but after a brief period of discussion among union officials, the UAW has approved the new contract.

The Newton eTrans, America's first all-electric shool bus

America's First All-Electric School Bus Newton eTrans

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 7:05PM

Smith Electric Vehicles, in conjunction with school bus manufacturer Trans Tech Bus, has unveiled the nation's first all-electric, zero-emissions school bus deemed Newton eTrans. The vehicle had its debut at the National Association for Pupil Transportation's Annual Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. America’s first all-electric school bus is available for order today and will be ready to ship early in 2012.

2012 Range Rover Evoque wins Sport/Utility of the Year

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 26, 2011 - 5:19PM

Yesterday, the all new 2012 Range Rover Evoque won Motor Trend's 2012 Sport/Utility of the Year award. The new Range Rover Evoque is an extremely luxurious vehicle at home on and off road.

BMW South Carolina X3 Plant to be featured on National Geographic's Ultimate Factories

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 4:34PM

BMW has just announced the National Geographic Channel (NGC) will air an hour-long documentary on the making of the BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle as part of the popular Ultimate Factories series.

Chrysler UAW workers split, new contract in jeopardy

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2011 - 4:20PM

The UAW has been careful to not publish any sort of official results of the current voting process under way for the new 4-year Chrysler contract but reports suggest that with nearly all local branches around the US having turned in their results; production workers have voted in favor of the new deal while skilled trade workers have voted against the new contract.

The Audi Q7 named Best Family vehicle by the Active Lifestyle Awards.

Active Lifestyle of the Year picks two Audi models as best for the sporting life

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 3:27PM

The Audi A7 and the Audi Q7 won the corresponding categories during the 2012 Active Lifestyle of the Year Awards, which is the only ceremony of its kind in the U.S. combining the evaluations of automotive journalists with elite athletes.

Mid-day snapshot of Toyota stock chart for 10-26-2011

Despite Consumer Reports JD Power Survey score, Toyota stock still trades below 50-day moving average

By Frank Sherosky on October 26, 2011 - 2:58PM

The Toyota brand may have held on to the sixth position in the Consumer Reports JD Power Survey, but Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) stock is still clinging below its multi-year low, as well as below its 50-day moving average.

The 2013 DeLorean DMC12 Electric in action on the track

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2011 - 2:15PM

Last week, TorqueNews brought you the surprising announcement that the new DeLorean Motor Company would be producing a new electric version of their legendary DMC-12 sports car – gullwing doors and all – and today we have our first look at one of these vehicles in action at Houston Motorsports Park.

The 2013 diesel powered Chevy Cruze will be built in Lordstown, Ohio

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2011 - 1:37PM

General Motors will become the first American automaker to offer a diesel powered passenger vehicle when the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze debuts with the new diesel engine option and when those new oil-burning Cruze sedans reach dealerships, they will all be built in the company’s Lordstown, Ohio Assembly Plant.

Department of Energy (DOE) launches vehicle on-line cost calculator

By Frank Sherosky on October 26, 2011 - 1:34PM

In tune with the theme of The Battery Show 2011 in Novi, Michigan, the new DOE on-line tool announced today helps consumers and businesses decide which efficient vehicles are right for them.

Snapshot of the Ford stock daily chart just before noon on 10-26-2011

Ford stock breaks below 4-day high-low channel after poor guidance report

By Frank Sherosky on October 26, 2011 - 12:09PM

No need to read the fundamental report; all you have to do is take one look at Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock intra-day and daily charts where price dynamics reveal the short-term trend bias has officially changed.

Armoring Auto Shop busted by units of the Mexican Army

By Don Bain on October 26, 2011 - 12:24AM

An auto shop used to bulletproof vehicles for drug gangs was raided by Mexican troops yesterday, according to a report by Adriana Gomez Licon with ABC News today. Ten people were taken into custody and10 vehicles currently being converted to armored, bulletproof status. Six other reinforced vehicles were found warehoused in the state of Sinaloa and were also confiscated by the army personnel.

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