Automotive News (Page 1092)

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.

Ford to use more soy-based bio-foam in its seats and head restraints

By Gordon Block on August 31, 2011 - 12:24PM

Ford has announced a plan with Lear Corporation, the manufacturer of its seats, to increase the use of SoyFoam in the head restraints of US-built vehicles as part of its efforts to maintain sustainable operations.

Chevrolet Camaro rated Most Popular Sports Car on Facebook

By Frank Sherosky on August 31, 2011 - 12:19PM

Not only is the Chevrolet Camaro the best-selling sports car in the United States, it is now the most-popular vehicle on Facebook.

The Dodge Caliber production ends on November 23rd

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2011 - 11:28AM

The Dodge Caliber has never seen the success that the Chrysler Group had hoped for when it was launched in 2007 and with a replacement vehicle based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta planned for unveiling at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, it came as no surprise to hear that the last Caliber will roll off of the assembly line on November 23rd, 2011.

Another Ford F-Series plant, new Escape plant vote to strike

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2011 - 10:56AM

The Ford UAW members may be gearing up for a strike as the workers at Ford’s two Louisville Kentucky plants have voted overwhelming in favor of hitting the picket lines with almost 99% of the 3,600 workers voting “yes” to the walk out.

Justin Bieber drives Ferrari F430, hit by Honda in LA

By Armen Hareyan on August 31, 2011 - 8:33AM

The Ferrari F430 (the price of which is more than $200,000) of the Canadian singer Justin Bieber was struck by another car in a parking garage in Los Angeles Tuesday. He called the police, who came and said there is nothing to write a report.

NADA performing cost analysis of facility image programs

By Don Bain on August 30, 2011 - 7:01PM

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has commissioned an independent study to take an in-depth look at the cost effectiveness of facility image programs requiring U.S. new car dealers to invest billions of dollars each year to conform to corporate standards.

Audi's 3 presentations at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show reduce MPG by 25%

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 6:36PM

Audi just revealed that it will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto show. Downsized engine in Audi S6, S7 and S8 models will deliver high performance and power, the company says, saving fuel.

Introducing the new Ford EVOS Concept

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2011 - 6:07PM

Ford Motor Company recently invited the media to Detroit for some seat time in the EcoBoost’d Ford Explorer and Edge but at a presentation prior to driving these new fuel-sipping SUVs, Ford Chief Creative Officer J Mays introduced the group to the new Ford EVOS Concept – the vehicle that will introduce the world to the future of Ford’s global design theme.

Ford union auto workers vote overwhelmingly to strike

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2011 - 4:58PM

Ford is currently in talks with the Union Auto Workers over a new contract but with talks going very slowly, one major production facility has already voted to strike while another is currently voting with expectations of a similar decision.

Will compressed air engines be the next big thing?

By Don Bain on August 30, 2011 - 4:47PM

If your car ran on compressed air, you would have a cheap source of power already available throughout the country at gas stations, convenience stores and in at least half the private homes in the nation – an air compressor.

Engine expert joins Scuderi Group to commercialize split-cycle technology

By Frank Sherosky on August 30, 2011 - 4:30PM

Professor Hubert Hitziger, a leading international expert on IC (internal combustion) engines based in Germany, will advise the Scuderi Group to further the development and commercialization of the SCUDERI™ split-cycle engine.

Panda poop may hold key to cellulosic ethanol

By Don Bain on August 30, 2011 - 3:46PM

A microbe that helps Pandas break down their diet of bamboo into usable nutrients may hold the key to the production of ethanol from plants, based on the work of several researchers, according to a report on 9News in Denver last night.

Forza Motorsports 4 won't offer Porsche models

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2011 - 3:39PM

There are only 43 more days until Forza Motorsports 4 hits the US market but we have found out that when Forza 4 hits, there will not be any Porsche cars or SUVs in the industry-leading racing simulator.

Chrysler 200 Convertible headed to Europe, 200 Sedan is not

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2011 - 2:52PM

The Lancia Flavia and Flavia Cabrio made their conceptual debut earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show with these new models essentially being rebadged versions of the 2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan and 200 Convertible but new information suggests that when the 200-turned-Flavia hits the European market it will only be offered as a convertible.

Kia Soul 2012 to have HD Radio, company explains why

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 2:40PM

The 2012 Kia soul will offer company installed HD Radio, adding the brand to nineteen other automotive brands offering HD radios.

Nissan and Mitsubishi to standardize EV home-charging systems

By Gordon Block on August 30, 2011 - 12:43PM

After reports of people using hybrid car batteries to power home appliances after the Japan earthquake, Nissan and Mitsubishi are talking about developing standardized AC-charging systems for their own electric vehicles.

Ford F150, Chevy Avalanche picked as top tailgating vehicles by AAA

By Frank Sherosky on August 30, 2011 - 12:01PM

It’s up and it’s good, as the AAA Auto Buying experts kicked another field goal by releasing their list of tailgating vehicle options for trucks, including hybrids and crossovers for the 2012 football season, but the traditional truck winners went to Ford F150 and Chevrolet Avalanche.

Be on TV with Honda, share Your story

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 11:52AM

Honda Cars UK wants to make a star of you and take you on TV if you are a Honda driver.

Lincoln to get seven new/revised models by 2014

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2011 - 11:32AM

Lincoln has been having a rough year without middle-child brand Mercury but word of seven all-new and/or revised models hitting their showrooms by 2014 is news that could help Ford Motor Company’s high end brand step up to the big boys of the luxury segment.

Driving to 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show: you need a Plakette

By Armen Hareyan on August 30, 2011 - 4:14AM

Do some homework and learn about Plakette if you will be driving to Frankfurt this September to participate in the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.

How to save gas by not idling at traffic lights

By Hawke Fracassa on August 29, 2011 - 10:00PM

Researchers from MIT and Princeton University took the best-paper award for a system that uses a network of smartphones mounted on car dashboards to collect information about traffic signals and tell drivers when slowing down could help them avoid waiting at lights. This happened in July, at the Association for Computing Machinery’s MobiSys conference,

Safety features key to managing SUV insurance premiums

By Don Bain on August 29, 2011 - 8:49PM

An SUV driver that loses control can do a lot of damage both outside and inside the vehicle, which is why some models can be pricey to insure.

New curriculum teaching students physics via crash tests

By Don Bain on August 29, 2011 - 4:01PM

Today, students worldwide are getting a crash course in physics from controlled car collisions that create a dramatic instructional part of a new curriculum developed by The JASON Project in partnership with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2012 Toyota Camry for Russia introduced as a premium business sedan

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:59PM

Last week, Toyota USA unveiled the 2012 Toyota Camry with a redesigned look inside and out and now we have a look at the version of the 2012 Camry destined for the Russian market – with a look quite different from what American buyers will be getting later this year.

First speeding ticket in U.S. written 112 years ago Saturday

By Don Bain on August 29, 2011 - 2:58PM

Flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror usually precede an unpleasant, even if courteous, interchange with one of our men or women in blue, resulting in a speeding ticket that hits you in the bank account. Hundred thousand speeding tickets daily.

TorqueNews drives the 2012 Ford Explorer Ecoboost

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2011 - 2:07PM

Ford Motor Company recently invited a group of reporters to their Romeo Proving Grounds for a first-hand, hands-on look at the upcoming 2012 Ford Explorer EcoBoost – which will be among the first 4-cylinder EcoBoost models from Ford in the US market when it arrives later this year.

Acura adds Special Edition model to TSX lineup

By Gordon Block on August 29, 2011 - 12:44PM

The Acura TSX Special Edition will have different body styling and an upgraded interior, but won't come with the optional V6.

East Coast auto dealers assess damage from Hurricane Irene

By Frank Sherosky on August 29, 2011 - 10:58AM

Although GM and BMW are the only auto manufacturers to have production facilities on the East Coast in the path of Hurricane Irene, all manufacturers have dealerships including some suppliers in the storm’s path.

Peugeot returns to 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with premium concept HX1

By Armen Hareyan on August 29, 2011 - 9:56AM

The French auto maker Peugeot brings back to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show the new concept of French high end cars, the HX1.

Revenues up 240% at ECD: making specialty batteries for automotive applications

By Hawke Fracassa on August 28, 2011 - 10:29PM

Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (Nasdaq:ENER), a leading global provider of flexible thin-film solar laminate products and systems for the building-integrated and commercial rooftop markets and a longtime creator of specialty batteries for automotive applications, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30. The suburban Detroit company was founded by the famous scientist, Stanford Ovshinsky (pictured).

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