Automotive News (Page 1091)

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.

2012 Toyota Camry's price reduced by recycled robots

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 9:42PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry will go on sale at showrooms next month and is likely to have a price reduction from the $21,955 base price that the 2011 Toyota Camry sold at thanks to robot machinery recycled from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA.

Personality conflicts may delay UAW-Chrysler contract

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 9:38PM

When the UAW stopped talking with Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler Group to give its full attention to putting together a four-year contract with General Motors Co., the two smaller car companies in the Detroit Three family reacted in different ways to the interruption.

Smith Electric Vehicle's Newton zero-emission commercial delivery truck.

Smith Electric Vehicles partners with Duane Reade to bring EV delivery trucks to NY

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 8:01PM

Smith Electric Vehicles will add Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to the Duane Reade delivery fleet In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions as part of a partnership announced today.

Subaru recalls 2011 Legacy, Outback model for moon roofs blowing off

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2011 - 6:36PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select 2011 Subaru Legacy and Outback models stemming from a concern that the adhesive used by Subaru to hold the glass moon roof to the chassis could fail and let the glass blow off while moving.

A warning sign pointing out some of the things you don't want to hit

Are worn tires taking you somewhere you really don't want to go?

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 5:43PM

In Britain, worn tires have been made a moving violation – 3 points per tire – meaning a set of tired old tires can cost you your license, not to mention a fine of nearly $4,000 per tire. Simply put, that’s how dangerous slick tires are to the other people on the road.

Tata Nano will tour India with $4.6M of jewels

By KC Kelly on September 19, 2011 - 5:41PM

The Tata Nano has been called the world’s cheapest car available for sale, with a sticker of only approximately $3,000.00. Just overnight, as a publicity stunt, the vehicle was transformed with gold, silver and jewelry into the world’s most expensive vehicle.

Axion Power to improve stop-start systems with new PbC battery electrode

By Frank Sherosky on September 19, 2011 - 5:19PM

Since investors like to track disruptive technologies, it appears they now have one with Axion Power (OTCBB: AXPW) which takes a novel electrode approach to increasing charge/discharge rates for a new PbC (lead-carbon) battery for stop-start applications.

New Chrysler-UAW and Ford-UAW auto contracts will take different turns

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 5:05PM

With the UAW's four-year contract with General Motors Co. all but in the rearview mirror, the auto union will immediately set its sights on the quick wrap-up of a contract with Chrysler Group LLC, a company on wobbly financial ground, and Ford Motor Co., a profitable enterprise that is ripe to be a strike target, down economy or not. The two companies employ 67,000 members of the UAW.

Audi asks drivers to take the Audi Driver's Pledge

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 4:32PM

Audi announces a national initiative that encourages drivers across America to take the Audi “Driver’s Pledge” as part of their stated mission to make the road a more intelligent place. They are challenging drivers to take a stand exemplifying responsible driving.

Ford anti-theft car devices in part to thank for auto theft decrease

By KC Kelly on September 19, 2011 - 4:14PM

In 2011 there was a 7.2 percent decrease in the number of Americans who fell victim to car thefts than in 2010, as reported by the FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report. Ford Motor Corp is aware that persistent thieves are still on the prowl and is offering safety tips on how to keep cars from being stolen by predators.

Pay tied to profits in new GM-UAW contract

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 3:59PM

All eyes of the automotive industry will be on Detroit Tuesday, when every president of every UAW local in America will come to the auto capital of the world to hear specifics of the proposed four-year UAW-GM contract that union negotiators created with General Motors Co.

Saab gets a glimmer of hope from the Swedish government

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2011 - 3:39PM

While things are far from good, the Saab brand has received a brief glimmer of hope from the Swedish government as their appeal for government protection from creditors has been granted – giving the automaker a new chance to prove to the Swedish authorities that protection during corporate reorganization can save the struggling company.

Chrysler's Dundee engine plant votes to strike

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2011 - 2:54PM

Just a few days after Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne sent an angry letter to UAW President Bob King when King failed to show up at a contract negotiation meeting with the auto boss, workers at Chrysler’s Dundee Engine Plant in Dundee Michigan have voted heavily in favor of striking.

Chevy uses microphone to improve 2013 Malibu noise

By KC Kelly on September 19, 2011 - 2:13PM

Tom Slopsema, the Noise & Vibration Engineer made a revolutionary Ecotec 2.5L engine change to the 2013 Chevy Malibu. Slopsema made big improvements on the engine to reduce the engine noise in many ways; one by adding microphones to the engines.

GM expects most 2012 Camaro ZL1 buyers to pick auto trans

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2011 - 12:35PM

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will hit the streets early next year as the most powerful Camaro in the Chevrolet brand’s storied history of high performance models and while a proper 6-speed manual transmission will be offered in the ZL1, General Motors expects that more than 50% of these super-Camaros will be fitted with the 6-speed automatic transmission.

Fiat Dealers Are Diasppointed in Alfa Romeo's US Delays

By Kate McLeod on September 19, 2011 - 12:21PM

Fiat dealerships in the United States feel that Alfa Rome's delayed return is a seatback for these dealers, although they have not contract to receive Alfa Romeo cars.

BMW Announces Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i

By Gordon Block on September 19, 2011 - 12:16PM

BMW has developed Performance Power Kits that will add up to 20 horsepower to the twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder in the BMW 135i and 335i, without any compromise in emissions, reliability, or fuel economy.

Audi TT RS Arriving Fast and Stopping Fast

By KC Kelly on September 19, 2011 - 11:32AM

Audi is celebrating its four part video series called the Ultimate Lap. The all new amazing 2012 Audi TT RS reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and stops at a pretty amazing speed as well.

Porsche Cars North America names Andre Oosthuizen VP of marketing

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 11:07AM

Porsche Cars North America today appointed Andre Oosthuizen vice president, marketing for the U.S.-based arm of the German luxury car marque. Mr. Oosthuizen, who will be based in Atlanta, the headquarters for Porsche Cars in the United States, Canada and Mexico, joins PCNA from Porsche Middle East & Africa FZE.

Toyota stock trading at New York opening bell on 9/19/2011

Toyota stock affected by more than plans to relocate key parts manufacturing

By Frank Sherosky on September 19, 2011 - 9:55AM

It’s amazing how much change an earthquake and tsunami can bring to the parts portfolio management within the auto industry, especially for a world giant like Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM), which currently exports parts for hybrid cars to its factories outside Japan, including America, but talk is easier than action, and world economics have a powerful influence.

When computer virus threatens your cars

By Armen Hareyan on September 18, 2011 - 9:12PM

One of the trends very much apparent at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is the invasion of internet into our cars. The year 2011 became the year when our cars started to talk, but it is also becoming the year when online services are present in your car making your vehicle vulnerable to computer virus.

Ford approaching downsizing limit with 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine

By Frank Sherosky on September 18, 2011 - 7:43PM

The expansion of the Ford three-cylinder 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show surely shows strength of Ford engineering, but does it help Ford meet customer needs of larger safe vehicles as well as the 2016 and 2025 MPG government expectations?

Ford's final Crown Victoria has rolled off the line

By Don Bain on September 18, 2011 - 4:31PM

The Ford Crown Victoria was an integral part of the American landscape for a good many years – serving as not only personal cars, but also as police vehicles and taxicabs. The production of the final vehicle in this famous line, shared by Lincoln and Mercury variants, marks the end of an era for Ford.

Vauxhall donates engines to British juvenile rehabilitation facility

By Gordon Block on September 18, 2011 - 2:06PM

Vauxhall will donate engines to the HMYOI Aylesbury young offender correctional facility in the United Kingdom, hoping to give young people the chance to develop valuable workplace skills as they get their lives back in order.

Show me the money: What the UAW got for GM workers in new contract

By Hawke Fracassa on September 18, 2011 - 1:38AM

If the pending four-year contract negotiated by the UAW with General Motors Co. has you curious to find out what a GM auto worker is paid to put bumpers on Buicks, pay attention: You're about to learn how UAW members will be compensated through 2015.

Toyota to build hybrid drivetrain components in USA in 4 years

By Gordon Block on September 17, 2011 - 10:37PM

Toyota wants to diversify the production of hybrid drivetrain parts like batteries, inverters, and electric motors to the United States and other countries abroad within four years' time.

Shanghai Onstar growth making China into a future telematics market leader

By Frank Sherosky on September 17, 2011 - 8:27PM

When Shanghai OnStar Telematics Co., Ltd. opened its second call center in the city of Xiamen, China became a member of the fastest-growing telematics markets in the world.

GM and UAW will revive plant where Ions, other Saturns were made

By Hawke Fracassa on September 17, 2011 - 6:59PM

The Saturn Ion was a great compact car for first-time car buyers as the Saturn brand was limping on its last legs. The affordably priced Ion was one of the last vehicles of the almost 4 million vehicles that were made by Saturn at the factory in Spring Hill, Tenn., over the course of 17 years. That same plant is expected to be resuscitated as part of the pending contract between General Motors and the UAW.

Fed's new move directly effects gas consumption and fuel economy

By Kate McLeod on September 17, 2011 - 6:47PM

The federal government is expected to sanction BP, Halliburton and Transocean for violations tied to lasty year’s Gulf oil spill.The move will effect gas consumption, fuel economy and the environment that are on every driver's mind.

GM might build Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain at Spring Hill plant

By Hawke Fracassa on September 17, 2011 - 5:32PM

General Motors Co. as part of its pending agreement with the UAW is poised to reopen an idled factory near Nashville by next summer to fulfill a promise to the UAW to create jobs. More than 2,000 people would need to be hired or brought off layoff in Tennessee if General Motors plans to run that plant full blast to make cars.

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