Automotive News (Page 1058)

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.

Japanese automakers continue to have production delays in Thailand

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 22, 2011 - 6:59PM

Toyota, Honda, and many other Japanese and American automobile manufacturers are experiencing production delays in Thailand. This is due to the immense flooding that has plagued the Southeast Asian country since July. This is a continuing issue for automotive manufacturing in Thailand, as production has been halted since early in October.

EA drops first playable demo for Need for Speed: The Run

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2011 - 3:15PM

The newest installment of the legendary Need for Speed gaming series draws near as Electronic Arts has made the first playable demo for Need for Speed: The Run available via Xbox Live and the Play Station Network, offering gamers a chance to play the groundbreaking new game a few weeks ahead of the official US launch.

Hyundai Pairs up with The Walking Dead for Tucson Product Placement

By Keith Griffin on October 22, 2011 - 6:17AM

Hyundai is so hot right now it managed to snag a prominent product placement with the Hyundai Tucson on the premiere of Season 2 of AMC's The Walking Dead. It's a smart and brave company that willingly associates itself with zombies.

2012 Toyota Sequoia has power in tow

By Hawke Fracassa on October 21, 2011 - 10:05PM

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia SR5 is a brute. But if it's your brute, you're going to love it. It's a full-size sport-utility vehicle with muscle, powered by a 310 horsepower 4.6-liter i-Force V8 engine that pushes the truck to tow a whopping 7,400 pounds.

Toyota uses Facebook game to promote FT-86

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 21, 2011 - 9:48PM

Toyota is using a Facebook game, The Social Network Racer, to promote its much anticipated sports car, the FT-86 II (aka Scion FR-S). The coolest part of the Facebook game, the track is adorned with your personal Facebook content. Making the game a lot of fun.

The National Auto Dealers Association seal and mission statement.

NADA opposition to CAFE requirements drawing ire of public, scientific, environmental organizations

By Don Bain on October 21, 2011 - 6:31PM

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) efforts to delay the new fuel efficiency and auto pollution standards have prompted the leaders of eight top U.S. environmental, science and public interest organizations to drop its opposition. According to the directors of these organization, the standards will save billions of dollars, curb pollution and create new jobs while cutting America's oil dependence.

Chrysler expands the 2012 Ram Power Wagon lineup

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2011 - 5:18PM

The Ram Truck brand’s Power Wagon package for the 2500 models has been one of the most critically acclaimed trucks in the US over the past few years and for 2012, there are two new trimline options for the most capable off road truck on the market.

An illustration of BMW's Car-to-x technology's warning of eminent impact

BMW plans a conversant community of cars, infrastructure with Car-to-x

By Don Bain on October 21, 2011 - 4:22PM

BMW is developing technology, known as Car-to-x, to allow cars to speak to each other and their environment, effectively upgrading the function of sensors to predictive prescience, thereby creating a conversant community of cars.

A preview of the Ford Fiesta models headed to the 2011 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2011 - 3:19PM

Yesterday we brought you a look at the lineup of customized 2012 Ford Focus models coming to the Ford display for the 2011 SEMA Show and today, we get a preview of the smaller Ford Fiesta hatchbacks headed to the huge Vegas convention – including the first good look at the new Fiesta ST Concept at a major US-based event.

GM worker Michael Burrows builds a 6-speed transmission

GM announces $325 million investment in MI transmission plant

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2011 - 11:24AM

This morning, General Motors announced that they would investment $325 million in their Warren Michigan Transmission plant to retool and further prepare the facility for the production of future electric vehicle components – a move that will create or retain 418 jobs.

Ford, GM expect better sales in 2012 for two good reasons

By Don Bain on October 21, 2011 - 2:47AM

Ford and GM expect sales in 2012 to even outperform the 12.5 to 13.5 million predicted this year, due to the number of aging cars in the nation and the increasing expense of keeping older cars running.

GM Heritage Center photo by Frank Sherosky

Detroit auto industry still suffering from lack of CAD designer skill portability

By Frank Sherosky on October 20, 2011 - 9:45PM

Imagine if you had five more computer operating systems than just Windows, and in order to get a new job, you had to be fluent in all of them, not to mention proficient. Then you get the scope of the problem still plaguing many within Detroit's unemployed engineering and design community, while the auto industry cries that it cannot find skilled designers.

Baltimore Grand Prix falls short of expected revenue goal

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 20, 2011 - 8:20PM

The Inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix that took place in Baltimore's Inner Harbor over Labor Day weekend, fell short of expected revenue. The three day long racing event, projected by organizers and promoters of the race, was supposed to bring in $70 million dollars. An economic survey that came out this week showed that spectators and attendees spent around $25 million.

A diesel powered Jeep Grand Cherokee mule

Marchionne confirms diesel Jeep Grand Cherokee for 2013

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 6:34PM

In February of this year, TorqueNews brought you a look at the a pair of Jeep Grand Cherokee models clad with diesel engine badging testing in the Detroit area and now, it looks as though the diesel-powered version of the premium Jeep SUV will hit the US market in 2013.

Bill Ford Jr. pushes for social change at 18th World Congress in Fla.

By Hawke Fracassa on October 20, 2011 - 5:48PM

The 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems in Orlando concludes today as Bill Ford Jr. (pictured), the executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., takes center stage to share his vision of the future of transportation.

Major Chrysler UAW locals vote "no" on the new contract

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 5:22PM

Now that the new contracts between the UAW and Ford/General Motors, the United Auto Workers union can turn their attention to the pending deal with the Chrysler Group but as the results of the first wave of voting has hit the internet – there are mixed results as several major locals have voted “no” while some other groups have given the thumbs up to the new deal.

2012 Scion iQ coming soon to a dealership near you

By Hawke Fracassa on October 20, 2011 - 4:51PM

The ubiquitous 2012 Scion iQ will sticker for less than $16,000 when it is trotted out for sale in various U.S. regional markets over the next six months for buyers who seek to set trends instead of following them.

The new Ford Focus to have a heavy presence at SEMA 2011

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 4:35PM

The Ford Focus ST will arrive next year to show off the sportier side of the new C-segment hatch and sedan but when the 2011 SEMA Show opens in Las Vegas, show-goers will get a look at the spicy side of the current standard production Ford Focus with help from the likes of Roush Performance, 3d Carbon, Steeda, and Cobb Tuning.

The T3 Non-Lethal Response Vehicle (NLRV) from T3 Motion

T3 Motion’s NLRV crowd controller one step closer to RoboCop

By Don Bain on October 20, 2011 - 3:57PM

T3 Motion has released the T3 Non-Lethal Response Vehicle (NLRV), featuring two guns with the capability to shoot 700 non-lethal rounds a minute. The NLRV is designed specifically to provide law enforcement with humane and safe initiatives to be used for crowd control during riots and violent protests.

Ford could debut a new 1964 Mustang at the 2011 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 3:39PM

Ford Motor Company has just started teasing their products destined for the 2011 SEMA Show including a video talking about a new product from the Ford restoration parts division – with the video offering extreme close up shots of what looks to be a 1964 Ford Mustang.

Saab receives a multi-million lifeline from the United States

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 2:52PM

Last week, we brought you the news that Saab and parent Company Swedish Automobiles NV (Swan) had received the first installment of a massive bridge loan with help from soon-to-be Chinese partner Youngman Lotus and today, there is more good news as Saab has entered into an agreement with American firm North Street Capital – a deal that will bring the company some $70 million.

Chip Foose and WD40 to unveil new charity car at SEMA 2011

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2011 - 1:05PM

The folks at WD40 have worked with the SEMA Cares group each of the last two years to build show cars-turned-Barrett Jackson Auto Auction vehicles, raising over $275,000 for children’s charities and this year, WD40 has worked once again with the companies of SEMA Cares along with automotive design legend Chip Foose to create an ultimate sports car.

Ford stock still in trading limbo after UAW approves new 4-year contract

By Frank Sherosky on October 19, 2011 - 7:52PM

Traders of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock barely bought on the rumor and surely didn’t sell on the news either, especially after the United Auto Workers (UAW) approved a new 4-year contract.

Hybrid owners among the first to buy recently launched electric cars

By Don Bain on October 19, 2011 - 4:48PM

Not surprisingly, hybrid owners were among the first to trade in their Prius hybrid for a Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf during 2011. Those who years ago made a commitment to the greening of the planet and their pocketbooks logically would be among the first to take the next step to a plug-in vehicle promising even greater savings on both fronts.

The Chrysler Group HQ covered by the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Chrysler covers the HQ with a gigantic 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2011 - 4:04PM

This morning, a group of workers put the finishing touches on a new window dressing at their Auburn Hills headquarters, showing off a 70-foot tall likeness of the incredible new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with the bold statement “Autobahned. 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds”.

Tesla loses libel claim against Top Gear

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 19, 2011 - 3:15PM

Tesla, the electric car company, lost a libel claim against Top Gear, the immensely popular BBC automotive TV show, in a court ruling today. Tesla is still continuing it's court battle against Top Gear and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), regarding an episode where it showed the company's Roadster running out of battery charge on its test track.

The Chrysler 200 convertible is one of the models produced at the Sterling Heigh

Chrysler to build $165 million Sterling Heights Body Shop

By Don Bain on October 19, 2011 - 3:05PM

Chrysler’s Sterling Heights Body Shop will house state-of-the-art technology in a one million square foot facility, ready to begin fabrication of new Chrysler products during 2013. This raises the company’s U.S. investment level to $3.5 billion since 2009.

UAW workers approve new Ford labor contract - new details revealed

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2011 - 1:27PM

While the days immediately following the announcement of the proposed 4-year deal between Ford Motor Company and the United Auto Workers union were tense with some major Ford factories voting against the deal, today the UAW announced that the workers have voted to approve the new contract by a margin of roughly 2 to 1.

The Holden Hurricane, advanced vision even in 1969

GM resurrects the 1969 Holden Hurricane

By Frank Sherosky on October 19, 2011 - 1:11PM

Talk about a classic resurrection. Holden has gone back to the future, restoring its first concept car – the 1969 Holden Hurricane - for the 2011 Motorclassica in Australia.

The 2012 Fisker Karma luxury sport sedan fuel economy ratings

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2011 - 12:34PM

The 2012 Fisker Karma is like no other car in the world, combining the efficiency of an electric vehicle with the high performance output of a modern sports car wrapped in a high end luxury package and today, the official fuel economy ratings from the EPA are official with the Karma sedan receiving a rating of 52 MPGe along with offering 32 miles of electric only range.

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