Automotive News (Page 1077)

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.

How politics fail America's need for energy independence

By Frank Sherosky on September 30, 2011 - 2:09PM

No less than eight presidents and multiple congressional sessions said they would put America on the path to energy independence. All failed, here’s why and how that can change with the NAT GAS Act.

Harley-Davidson teaches 4 women to ride, making their dreams come true

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 2:08PM

This is an exciting week for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand and four amazing women because it just launched a new and thrilling video series. The series is entitled My Time to Ride.

Used cars from Mexico soon will be accessible to Canadians

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 2:03PM

There are many automobiles that would be perfect for the roads in Canada; however, they have not been available for Canadians to purchase them. Things may be changing though, as the country may soon be receiving many different cars from Mexico.

The 2012 Ford F150 EcoBoost offers 756 miles on a single tank of gas

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 1:23PM

Ford has just rolled out the information on the 2012 Ford F150 and while changes are fairly minimal for America’s bestselling trucks, a new standard fuel tank in select models will allow properly equipped 2012 F150 pickups go up to 756 miles on a single tank of gasoline.

Honda announces pricing and availability on 2012 Civic Natural Gas

By Gordon Block on September 30, 2011 - 12:49PM

Honda has announced the MSRP of the 2012 Civic Natural gas starting at $26,155, with a massive expansion of availability to 200 dealers across the country.

Chevy allows customers to donate their rebates to breast cancer research

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 12:41PM

Chevrolet will be partnering up with the American Cancer Society to continue the everlasting fight against breast cancer. The partnership comes at a very interesting time as well.

Car start buttons to detect blood-alcohol levels

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 11:46AM

The auto supplier, Takata, based in Auburn Hills is partnering with TruTouch, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and they are working on an incredibly innovative project. The two companies are working on a device that will be able to check a driver's blood-alcohol level through their skin.

Weekly chart of GM stock up to 9/30/2011

S&P upgrades GM credit rating, places Ford on upgrade watch, and GM responds

By Frank Sherosky on September 30, 2011 - 11:38AM

In an update, GM responded to the rating agency, Standard & Poor's of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) credit rating in direct response to the company's new four-year-labor deal with the UAW. Question still remains, though: Will it make much of a difference to the present stock price in light of overwhelming economic conditions affecting the entire auto stock sector?

Introducing the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 11:10AM

BMW has just introduced the latest addition to their family of high end luxury “green” vehicles with the formal announcement of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series.

Groups fight automaker claims that fuel efficient cars cost more

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 10:36AM

There have been unfavorable claims being made by the auto industry. Some are saying that if improvements are made to cars to make them more efficient as far as staying below mandatory emissions levels, then the cars would become unaffordable.

Unser Jr. arrested for drinking, driving 101 mph in neighborhood drag race

By Hawke Fracassa on September 30, 2011 - 12:49AM

Retired IRL IndyCar driver "Little Al" Al Unser Jr., who won the Indianapolis 500 twice in a storied 25-year career racing fast cars, was caught by out-of-breath sheriff's deputies in New Mexico driving 101 mph early Thursday but was released from police custody almost immediately.

Cutaway image of the cyclone Power external combustion engine

Cyclone Power taps former White House Climate Change Task Force member as advisor

By Frank Sherosky on September 30, 2011 - 12:31AM

Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced that it has signed an advisory agreement with former President Bill Clinton's former Chairman of the White House Climate Change Task Force, Roger Ballentine and his company, Green Strategies Inc.

Subaru snags social media guru Sheriece Matias from VW

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 11:35PM

Subaru of America Inc. has hired a new manager of corporate communications. She is Sheriece Matias, and she reports to Michael McHale, director of corporate communications for the Japanese car company.

New Mitsubishi dealership in New Hampshire replaces shuttered Jeep store

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 10:50PM

A new Mitsubishi auto dealership is opening in November near Portsmouth, N.H., in the town of Stratham. Stratham Mitsubishi is setting up shop at the same location where new Jeeps were sold for almost half a century until hard economic times choked off sales and put the dealership out of business.

2012 Toyota Camry ready to drive in Miami

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 9:15PM

With the hoopla over the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry dying down, the Japanese carmaker is seeking to revive the frenzy. The next step in doing that takes place next month in Florida, when Toyota hosts two single-day ride-and-drive luncheons for the automotive press to drum up more interest in this 2012 Camry.

Free 'MyMazda' iPhone app debuts today and comes soon to Androids

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 8:26PM

Mazda today launched an all-new "MyMazda" iPhone App that provides owners of its sporty cars access to service offers and scheduled maintenance reminders for free. It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. Soon, Android users will also be able to use "MyMazda," too.

Nissan expands LEAF electric car availability to six more states

By Gordon Block on September 29, 2011 - 8:20PM

Nissan's 100%-electric LEAF is now available to order in six more states, with plans to deliver on those orders beginning in December.

Premium prices above MSRP common now for used cars in U.S.

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 7:04PM

NADAguides reported today that American car buyers are paying a premium for new and preowned 2011 models that they really want. It's an unusual trend that more than 100 used 2011 models have a premium showroom value that surpasses 2011 MSRP prices – some preowned 2011s are worth almost 40% more than their original MSRPs.

The 2012 Ford F150 SVT Raptor gets new Torsen diff, front camera

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 6:13PM

Ford has offered up their details for the 2012 SVT Raptor F150 and the Special Vehicle Team has added a couple items to make the most capable half ton truck on the market even better – tacking on a new Torsen front differential and a front aiming camera to aid in tackling the toughest terrain.

Post Office reduces fuel costs, pushes ride-sharing postage stamps

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 6:04PM

The Post Office's Go Green Forever stamps remind Americans to consider using ride sharing and public transportation as easy ways to save fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

ARK Performance 2012 Hyundai Veloster SEMA show car

2012 Hyundai Veloster Gets Twin-Scroll Turbo and More for SEMA 2011

By Keith Griffin on September 29, 2011 - 5:45PM

One of the persistent questions asked at the launch of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster was, "When is it going to get a turbo?" The answer is: SEMA Show 2011 thanks to the efforts of ARK Performance, which is installing a twin-scroll turbocharger (and a whole lot more) in the three-door coupe.

Swedish Automobiles sells Spyker Cars to US equity firm

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 5:31PM

Swedish Automobiles, parent company of struggling Saab, has announced that they will sell the Spyker Cars portion of their company to an American equity firm in an effort to focus all of their time and resources on saving Saab as they work their way through government aided re-organization.

Toyota gives 500 Texans their own 2012 Toyota Tundra T-Force truck

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 4:40PM

Toyota took the wraps off of its new 2012 Tundra T-Force today. The 2.0 Limited Edition is for off-road enthusiasts who want to make a statement about their outdoor lifestyle, Toyota General Manager Bob Carter said in unveiling the truck in Dallas at the Texas state fair.

Toyota picks Texas plant to build 2012 Tacoma TRD T|X Baja pickup

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 4:12PM

Toyota today introduced a new 2012 limited-edition pickup truck in Dallas that will be assembled for eight weeks only this spring in San Antonio. The new 2012 Tacoma Toyota Racing Development T|X Extreme pickup will start at around $35,000 after it goes into production and reaches Toyota dealerships in March.

Hyundai Developing 10-speed Gearbox

By Kate McLeod on September 29, 2011 - 3:34PM

Bloomberg News reported that Park Seong Hyon, president of Hyundai Motor Group, said that Hyundai and Kia are developing a 10-speed automatic transmission for luxury vehicles together.

Truck buyers thinking green, going green

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 2:28PM

A J.D Power and Associates study released today had an important finding for environmentalists. It concluded after a five-year study that many truck owners, including those who own Hinos (pictured), are thinking “green.”

J.D. Power study says truck quality is improving, but customer satisfaction is waning

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 1:57PM

The quality of big workhorse trucks in America has continued to steadily improve in the past five years, but customer satisfaction has fallen, according to a J.D. Power and Associates study that came out today.

The 4-cylinder engine of the 2012 Toyota Camry

Toyota will start producing four-cylinder engine in Alabama

By Kate McLeod on September 29, 2011 - 1:01PM

Toyota, which has been manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama for a decade, is adding production of a four-cylinder engine at that plant.

Hillary Clinton and 25,000 others support letting women drive in Saudi Arabia

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 12:42PM

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has cancelled the flogging of Shayma Jastaniah, who had been sentenced to 10 lashes with a whip after she was found guilty of driving a family member to the hospital. It is illegal right now for women to drive in Saudi. Now public support to give women the right to drive in Saudi Arabia is growing.

The Chevrolet Camaro could get a track-only Mustang Cobra Jet fighter

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2011 - 12:20PM

Rumors around the high performance muscle car world are indicating that when the 2011 SEMA Show opens, GM Performance Parts (GMPP) will unveil their new Stock Eliminator Chevrolet Camaro – a purpose built drag car that will help GM racers keep up with the likes of the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet and the Dodge Challenger V10 Drag Pak.

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