Automotive News (Page 1057)

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.

A plug-in hybrid finishes the Paris-Dakar

Grueling Paris Dakar Top 100 Finish For This Plugin Hybrid

By Nicolas Zart on January 23, 2012 - 10:08AM

In the world of rallies, there are the Camel Trophy, Pikes Peak and the Paris Dakar that truly test the endurance capacity of man and vehicles. A plug-in hybrid, PHEV finishes in the top 100.

Saabs technical director jumps ship to Volvo

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 22, 2012 - 8:38PM

Saab is slowing losing some extremely vital employees, its engineers. Yesterday Saab's key Technical Director, Mats Fägerhag, has jumped shipped to another Swedish automaker, Volvo. What does this mean for the future of Saab?

What is common between Ford Focus Electric and plastic bottles

By Armen Hareyan on January 22, 2012 - 10:09AM

Ford took advantage of the past CES and NAIAS shows to present it's Focus electric car, which is expected to be sold at the end of the 2012 in the United States and has something common with 2 million plastic bottles. An explanation in Ford's recent release reveals how many clean car units the company may sell in the foreseeable future.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 with VIN 0001

One-of-a-Kind Corvette Goes for Major Coin at Barrett-Jackson

By Keith Griffin on January 22, 2012 - 8:01AM

In one fell swoop charity and one buyer's extensive collection got a big boost at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction with the sale of a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 for six times its expected sale price.

Honda Begins Deliveries of 2013 Fit EV

By Keith Griffin on January 21, 2012 - 4:26PM

The 2013 Honda Fit EV, which was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, got delivered to its first customer: the City of Torrance, Calif., where somewhat coincidentally, Honda just happens to have its North American headquarters.

Fight Against Car Theft Reaches a Major Milestone

By Keith Griffin on January 21, 2012 - 4:03PM

Probably since almost the first car came into production, there have been car thieves but it took the theft of 3 Chalmers automobiles in Chicago in 1912 to form the genesis for what is now the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Should GM kill the Chevy Volt, stand pat, or create the Volt2?

By David Herron on January 21, 2012 - 3:45PM

Should GM cave in to the negative PR and politically motivated controversy over the Chevy Volt, or should they move boldly forward with their electric vehicle plans?

Nissan's Leaf and GM's Volt totalled 17,345 sales in 2011

How Did Electric Cars Do Last Year?

By Nicolas Zart on January 21, 2012 - 3:11PM

Despite a less than good week in the press for electric car and hybrid sales last year hint at better image than portrayed in the news.

A one out of 29 rare Aluminum bodied 300 SL Gullwing

Gooding Reports Spectacular Numbers!

By Nicolas Zart on January 21, 2012 - 2:36PM

With 100% of cars sold in yesterday’s lot, the other surprise was beyond the wildest estimates. But wait, there's more.

Natural gas from Shale not a clean "bridge fuel" and may worsen climate change

By David Herron on January 20, 2012 - 6:21PM

Some promote natural gas as a clean fuel for transportation that can solve both the climate change and energy security crises, but a paper released yesterday in Climate News casts doubt on that direction.

World Economic Forum to be electrified by Renault Fluence Z.E. and Nissan Leaf

By Don Bain on January 20, 2012 - 5:58PM

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is targeting the World Economic Forum, to be held in Davos, Switzerland from Jan. 25 to 28, with both barrels by allowing delegates to examine close-up and drive the Fluence Z.E. and Leaf all-electric vehicles.

Chevy Volt lithium-ion battery in the lab

NHTSA closes investigation of Chevy Volt as having no defect trend

By Frank Sherosky on January 20, 2012 - 5:23PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a statement today regarding the conclusion of its safety defect investigation into the post-crash fire risk of Chevy Volts.

1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster at NAIAS 2012

1934 Edsel Ford Model 40 Special Speedster at NAIAS

By Aaron Turpen on January 20, 2012 - 1:16PM

Legend has it that in the early 1930s, Edsel Ford was in Europe and saw some of the roadster designs being built by auto designers there and wanted one for himself. Being a Ford, of course, he couldn't just buy one. He had to have it made. So he returned home and commissioned Ford's chief designer at the time, E.T. Gregorie, to make him a speedster. In 1934, the one-off Model 40 Special Speedster was born.

Toyota Prius V - half minivan, half station wagon, all hybrid

By Aaron Turpen on January 20, 2012 - 12:35PM

Toyota Prius V arrived in showrooms last October and has shown steady, though not spectacular sales since. The "station wagon Prius," as it's been called, has also been labeled a "Prius minivan" by some. In reality, it's not really either of those things, but it is a hybrid.

Website for Saint Jude Childrens' Research Hospital

SPX Corp. to auction custom Ford Mustang GT for St. Jude Childrens' Research Hospital

By Frank Sherosky on January 20, 2012 - 11:55AM

SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) today announced that the company will donate a customized 2012 Ford Mustang GT to be auctioned off at the 2012 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Toyota concepts at NAIAS 2012 show synchronized design and technology

By Frank Sherosky on January 19, 2012 - 10:50PM

All automakers have advanced concept vehicles for us to eye, but the Toyota displays at NAIAS 2012 especially expressed a level of synchronization between propulsion and styling.

The 2013 Lexus LX 570 emerges more refined than ever

By Don Bain on January 19, 2012 - 9:11PM

Lexus full-size LX 570 SUV reemerges for 2013 sporting the new spindle grill, updated features inside and out, plus enhanced offroad capability at a base price of $80,930.

Mexican gangs using armored trucks to move contraband through desert

By Don Bain on January 19, 2012 - 5:36PM

In scenes making the Road Warrior films seem prophetic, Mexican gangs are battling for control of desert back roads in the North Eastern border state of Tamaulipas, using armored trucks with inch thick steel plating.

Operation Free backs higher CAFE standards

Vets Who Served Overseas Seek Higher Fuel Standards

By Keith Griffin on January 19, 2012 - 5:05PM

Some of the people who have made the greatest sacrifices for our country are pushing for higher CAFE standards so our fighting forces are no longer compelled to fight for our dependence on fossil fuel.

GM's CEO to testify before Rep. Issa's committee on Chevy Volt fire

By David Herron on January 19, 2012 - 4:43PM

The firestorm over the Chevy Volt battery pack fire is moving next week to a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, the hearing is to feature Dan Akerson, GM's CEO.

Guess Who Wants To Buy Hybrid Cars

By Nicolas Zart on January 19, 2012 - 3:06PM

The question is simple, guess which generation wants to buy Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).

Honda Accord Coupe Concept at NAIAS 2012 - Reveal

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 19, 2012 - 2:03PM

Honda Accord Coupe Concept at NAIAS 2012 - John Mendel

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 19, 2012 - 2:02PM

Honda Accord Coupe Concept at NAIAS 2012 - Side

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 19, 2012 - 2:00PM

Highlights of the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction this weekend

By Aaron Turpen on January 19, 2012 - 1:57PM

Barrett Jackson holds four automotive auctions a year in various parts of the U.S. This weekend is the most-anticipated so far, to be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, and featuring some of the most collectible of the classic collector cars ever featured by the auctioneer. Here are a few highlights from Friday, Saturday and Sunday's blocks.

The Hyundai Veloster Turbo debuts in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 19, 2012 - 11:34AM

It has been a great year for Hyundai at the 2012 North American International Auto Show with the Elantra taking home the North American Car of the Year but joining that super efficient compact is the new high performance version of the innovative Hyundai Veloster – now packing a turbocharger and over 200 horsepower.

Honda Accord Coupe at NAIAS May Be The Best Since 1994

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 19, 2012 - 10:52AM

Honda has unveiled the Honda Accord Coupe Concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This provides a look at what the production ninth-generation 2013 Accord will look like, which is set to go on sale this fall.

Test-Driving an Infiniti Gets You a Chance to Attend Spanish Grand Prix

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 19, 2012 - 9:37AM

Infiniti is giving five lucky couples the chance to win an all expenses paid trip to attend the Spanish Grand Prix, a premiere F1 racing event. How does that sound to all you race fans?

Lexus To Debut First-Ever Super Bowl Ad

By Keith Griffin on January 19, 2012 - 7:25AM

The automotive place to be in February isn't the Chicago Auto Show for most manufacturers. It's your television screen, which is why Lexus is placing its first-ever ad in the Super Bowl.

The Chevrolet Volt undergoes water testing at the Water Laboratory in Milford MI

Chevy Volt undergoes testing to confirm water integrity of battery

By Don Bain on January 18, 2012 - 10:56PM

Post impact fires reported by the NHTSA have had the Chevy Volt recently living under a cloud, so researchers for the brand are testing to see if the batteries will maintain integrity if that cloud releases a downpour, subjecting the vehicle to flooded highways or intersections.

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