Automotive News (Page 1090)

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.

Four-year-old girl drives busy streets of Jinan, with parental approval

By Don Bain on September 5, 2011 - 8:03PM

A video posted recently online shows a four-year-old Chinese girl driving a car on the busy streets of Jinan, China while her father provides advice and guidance from the back seat – remarkably police cannot really interfere as the video itself violates no local statutes.

President Obama: 'Best cars in the world' come from Detroit

By Hawke Fracassa on September 5, 2011 - 6:24PM

President Obama told 12,000 Detroiters at a Labor Day event in downtown Detroit this afternoon that Detroit produces "the best cars in the world." What follows is a complete recitation of the speech he gave, unedited and provided to TorqueNews.com by the White House.

Tracing the nebulous origin of Chevrolet's bowtie nameplate

By Don Bain on September 5, 2011 - 3:16PM

On October 2, 1913 The Washington Post published an ad for Chevrolet featuring the now famous bowtie shape with the words "Look for this nameplate" over the emblem – 100 years after the company’s incorporation, this trademark is one of the best-known automotive symbols in the world.

Presidents want auto capital Detroit on their side

By Hawke Fracassa on September 5, 2011 - 3:14PM

When President Obama came and left my hometown of Detroit, the hub of the auto world, this Labor Day, it reminded me that when a president visits, there is no such thing as freedom of the press. The president's minions make sure of that. They set limits and rules, and we capitulate. Most journalists consider it a privilege to cover the president, no matter what the story is. It is a privilege. But it's also a pain in the butt.

Texas celebrates Labor Day with a rise in speed limit to 85

By KC Kelly on September 5, 2011 - 12:12PM

Texas celebrated Labor Day Weekend with a raise in its speed limit to a maximum of 75 miles per hour in most areas, but 85 miles an hour in some rural areas per Texas House Bill 1201. This is giving many something to celebrate, for now it will not take 3 hours to get across the state anymore.

China car production focuses on eco-friendly quality over quantity

By KC Kelly on September 5, 2011 - 11:36AM

China is becoming a country that is focusing on producing more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly automobiles. These vehicles include more technologically advanced gasoline-electric hybrids and all-electric cars.

Labor Day Weekend marks the end of the National Impaired Driving Crackdown Initiative

By KC Kelly on September 5, 2011 - 10:47AM

Labor Day Weekend marks the end of summer the end of the National Impaired Driving Crackdown initiative. This major law enforcement crackdown runs this year from August 19, 2011 to September 5, 2011.

2012 Mini Cooper Coupe to make first appearance at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

By Gordon Block on September 5, 2011 - 10:35AM

Mini will finally bring its much-anticipated two-seater Cooper Coupe to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show for all the world to see in person, along with a few other Mini special editions.

Mobiado offers Grand 350 Aston Martin phone at a high price

By KC Kelly on September 5, 2011 - 9:20AM

Aston Martin, often called the world’s most elegant luxury vehicle, has just come out with a new Mobiado phone with an expensive price. Mobiado has launched its new innovative Grand 350 Aston Martin phone.

Labor Day Message to President Obama: Jobs are not political pawns

By Frank Sherosky on September 5, 2011 - 8:16AM

Labor Day 2011 in America should reflect a nation filled with free market enterprises unshackled by government abuse, legislative uncertainty, extended tax burdens and the expediency of politics whereby jobs and lives are dealt as pawns.

Honda recalls 2011 CR-Z and 2006 CR-V over safety worries

By Hawke Fracassa on September 5, 2011 - 1:43AM

Honda issued a statement early this Labor Day morning saying that due to safety concerns it will voluntarily recall about 90,000 2006 CR-Vs and 2011 CR-Zs that were sold in the United States. A total of 962,000 vehicles are included in a larger, worldwide recall that adds the Fit to the mix, according to reports from the Associated Press, Bloomberg and the Washington Post.

GOP uses Obama's Detroit visit to raise money

By Hawke Fracassa on September 4, 2011 - 8:49PM

President Obama came to the union auto worker hotbed of Detroit this Labor Day to celebrate the value of Big Labor with people who make and assemble cars and trucks, and their families. While he did that, Michigan Republicans used his visit as an impetus to raise money.

Split-cycle engine technology to challenge EVs and hybrids

By Frank Sherosky on September 4, 2011 - 9:37AM

Contrary to modern belief and all the canned reports by many automotive media types that electrification is the only way to maximize automobile efficiency, the demise of the internal combustion engine is extremely exaggerated, especially as split-cycle engine technology comes of age and challenges the high costs of EVs and hybrid cars.

Honda relies on Pilot SUV to lead comeback

By Hawke Fracassa on September 3, 2011 - 7:28PM

Honda is hanging on to hold its own in a down U.S. market. As the last quarter of 2011 approaches, the Japanese car company's sales are only down 6% compared with 2010 unit sales, despite a rocky August.

Labor Day weekend car sales boom at Braman Honda Miami

By KC Kelly on September 3, 2011 - 4:14PM

What does Honda and Labor Day Weekend have in common? Booming car sales and deals on one of the biggest car buying weekends of the year.

Rebound slower than expected at Acura

By Hawke Fracassa on September 3, 2011 - 3:15PM

Acura is continuing to lose ground as its car and truck sales plunged steeply in August compared with year-ago numbers. The luxury marque moved only 9,054 vehicles out of U.S. showrooms last month. It was a drop of 24.5%.

Michigan offers historic decals to owners of vintage snowmobiles

By Hawke Fracassa on September 3, 2011 - 11:50AM

Snowmobilers in Michigan, home to 6,200 miles of wintertime snow trails, can now register their classic sleds with special $50 decals that went on sale this week at Department of State offices in the Great Lakes state's 83 counties.

Extras, options drive all-new 2012 Toyota Tacoma

By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 9:16PM

Toyota has loaded lots of options and extras onto its family of 2012 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup trucks to make each of them an enticing buy.

Sound system upgrades big draw for 2012 Toyota Tacoma

By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 7:52PM

Toyota is counting on new sound systems to enhance buyer pleasure and improve the delivery of music and infotainment on its 2012 Tacoma pickup truck, which the Japanese carmaker said today will be available in dealer showrooms next week.

Lincoln shines again as Ford continues to grow in August 2011

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 5:42PM

Ford Motor Company had another strong month in August 2011, lead in part by the increase in year over year sales by their Lincoln brand which continues to push ahead without new models.

General Motors shows strong growth in August, leads in sales

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 5:22PM

General Motors had another good month in August 2011, moving 218,479 vehicles for an improvement of 18% over August last year – making them the top dog in terms of sales volume and third behind Nissan and Chrysler in terms of growth.

Best-selling Toyota Tacoma adds value, versatility for 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on September 2, 2011 - 5:02PM

The wildly popular Toyota Tacoma made its debut today as a 2012 model. Even in a gasping economy, the Japanese juggernaut has traditionally been the best-selling compact pickup truck in America, blowing out its closest competitor on the showroom floor by a 2-to-1 margin with annual sales of more than 106,000 units.

Chrysler Group leads the industry in growth in August 2011

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 4:40PM

Sales figures from around the American automotive industry are in and once again, the Chrysler Group was the strongest automaker in the industry in terms of growth with the smallest of the American Big 3 improving by 31%.

General Motors retains ex-Vice Chairman Bob Lutz as advisor

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 4:05PM

Robert “Bob” Lutz is one of the most well-known men in the American automotive industry and after leaving General Motors on Mat 1st 2010 for retirement, the country’s largest automaker has announced the retention of Lutz to help “provide counsel to the senior leadership team of the company.”

Tips for safe driving in cities with more than 1 million population

By KC Kelly on September 2, 2011 - 3:40PM

According to Allstate Insurance Company, automobile accidents, specifically car crashes in the United States, have generally declined over the last few years. However, car crashes involving unthinkable fatalities, still average more than 32,000 every year. Collisions are higher in cities exceeding 1 million population.

Introducing the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 3:38PM

One of the most anticipated video games of this year is the latest version of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and to celebrate the use of the Jeep Wrangler in the popular shoot-em-up series, the Chrysler Group has teamed with Activision to offer the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition.

Allstate's Top 10 Best Drivers Report: Is your city on the list?

By KC Kelly on September 2, 2011 - 3:27PM

Allstate Auto Insurance Company has just come out on Thursday, September 1, 2011, with its seventh annual well-researched "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report." Be surprised when seeing who ranks on the top as the city having best drivers.

Audi A2 concept looks at future with Facebook chat option

By Armen Hareyan on September 2, 2011 - 2:45PM

Audi announced that at the 2011 Frankfurt International Auto Show it will present its A2 concept car, presenting a new look at the future of electric-car driving. What's interesting about the car is that it merges social media with driving experience.

Renault and Gibson guitar collaborate in designing unique Wind Roadster

By KC Kelly on September 2, 2011 - 1:12PM

Renault and Gibson are now teaming up together to create a unique combination of a special edition Gibson SG 1961 guitar and a unique Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson show car.

New Alfa Romeo SUV to be built in American Jeep plants

By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 12:58PM

Fiat SpA announced earlier this year that they were planning on building somewhere in the area of 280,000 Jeep models in their Turin, Italy plant along with a new Alfa Romeo small SUV based on those Jeeps but now rumors suggest that those vehicles will be built at existing Jeep production facilities in the US – including the Alfa models.

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