Automotive News (Page 1094)

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 frenzy hits fever pitch

By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 8:07PM

Toyota has a lot riding on the 2012 Camry, and it's confident that America's best-selling car will live up to its enormous build-up. What's the big deal? The Camry has been the top seller for 13 of the past 14 years in the United States.

A billion cars on the roads of the world

By Don Bain on August 23, 2011 - 7:50PM

The number of vehicles on the globe’s roads, streets, highways and expressways recently pushed past the billion mark, which helps to illustrate the need for the advent of cleaner burning fuels and higher mileage vehicles.

IMPRESSIONS: 2012 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid

By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 7:18PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid sailed through the streets of suburban Detroit more deftly than the other Camrys I drove today. Smooth, quiet and almost as responsive as it needed to be.

IMPRESSIONS: 2012 Toyota Camry SE

By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 6:46PM

After all of the hype and hoopla, I expected a lot more than I got from the 2012 Toyota Camry SE when I drove it today.

The 2012 Toyota Camry will pace the Daytona 500

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2011 - 5:16PM

Today, Toyota took the wraps off of the 2012 Camry and TorqueNews correspondent Hawke Fracassa is out driving the new Camry right now but in addition to the grand unveiling, the Japanese automaker announced that the 2012 Toyota Camry will be the official pace car for the 2012 Daytona 500.

Encana boosting liquefied natural gas for fleet fueling

By Don Bain on August 23, 2011 - 3:49PM

Encana Natural Gas has signed an agreement with Pivotal LNG to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to any and all service providers operating delivery fleets in the Haynesville district of Louisiana.

Toyota stock investors look forward to flawless launch of 2012 Camry

By Frank Sherosky on August 23, 2011 - 1:48PM

While TN writers, Patrick Rall and Hawke Fracassa, cover the automotive details of the 2012 Camry official launch today, Toyota stock investors await news of media and public reaction whether it be one of giant acceptance or disappointment as they look forward and hope for the car's success.

Aston Martin Big 5 Driving Experience to visit the Nurburgring next week

By Gordon Block on August 23, 2011 - 12:41PM

Aston Martin's Big 5 Driving Experiences is stopping at the world-famous Nürburgring racetrack in Germany next week as the series takes lucky Aston owners across Europe to enjoy their exotic cars to the fullest.

IMPRESSIONS: 2012 Toyota Camry

By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 12:04PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry reveal was today. If you go to the links at the bottom of this article, we'll give you links to our coverage of the introduction, new pictures from Managing Editor Patrick Rall and driving impressions of the SE and the hybrid from TN automotive reporter Hawke Fracassa.

Ford stock may be fairly priced after all

By Frank Sherosky on August 23, 2011 - 11:14AM

Looking at the weekly price chart of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock and the company reports on its performance, you would think Ford stock would be doing better than trading near $10; that is, until you compare valuation ratios of other automakers like Toyota, Honda and GM.

The new Subaru BRZ sports car to debut in Frankfurt

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2011 - 10:29AM

The automotive world has known for quite some time now that Toyota and Subaru were working together on a compact sports car and while Toyota has been showing off their FT-86 for months, Subaru has announced that the world will officially meet the new Subaru BRZ Prologue at the upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

New 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera priced under $100,000

By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 10:29AM

The new Porsche 911 Carrera, the seventh generation of the venerable luxury sports car, has actually been around for almost 50 years. It is redesigned for 2012.

Ford faces the music over pollution claims

By Hawke Fracassa on August 23, 2011 - 9:49AM

Ford Motor Co. and the Environmental Protection Agency will meet with community leaders in New Jersey today to review the 70,000 signatures on petitions that demand Ford and the EPA do something to remediate the toxic mess dumped by Ford into New Jersey’s Ringwood State Park from the 1960s to the 1970s.

Chevy's Cruze driving into American hearts and driveways

By Don Bain on August 22, 2011 - 8:12PM

The Chevrolet Cruze took the top sales slot in July by retailing 24,648 cars, outperforming the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra and Ford Focus while surprisingly outselling all cars of any size in June.

President Obama will address Detroit unions on Labor Day

By Hawke Fracassa on August 22, 2011 - 5:27PM

President Obama will travel to Detroit to deliver remarks at the Labor Day event sponsored by the Metro Detroit Central Labor Council, the White House said in a statement late this afternoon.

Auction of private owner’s Corvettes, classics this week

By Don Bain on August 22, 2011 - 4:29PM

United Country King Auction & Realty Co. Inc., announces the two-day absolute auction of collector cars, gas station collectibles, railroad cabooses and memorabilia, on August 27 and 28, both live and online according to auctioneer Jerry King.

Infiniti Performance Line ups ante with G convertible

By Don Bain on August 22, 2011 - 3:50PM

In the spring of 2012, fans of open-air driving will have an attractive new option – the Infiniti IPL G convertible will appear in showrooms – a hard-top decapotable (if you’ll pardon my French) focused on total vehicle performance on the road and in the driver’s seat.

The Mazda RX-8 won't live past 2011

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2011 - 2:16PM

The Mazda RX-8 was introduced in the US as a 2004 model with big expectations but with the newest Mazda rotary sports car falling well short of the mark, Mazda has announced that production of the RX-8 ended in July with sales ending at the end of this year.

General Motors stock plunges below support toward book price

By Frank Sherosky on August 22, 2011 - 11:52AM

Investors in General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock, including the federal government, are likely wondering where the pain will end and when stock price appreciation will occur, as GM stock plunges further below technical levels of support with more lower lows and lower highs.

Dodge/Ram Dakota production ends today

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2011 - 11:17AM

Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 marks the end of an era for the Chrysler Group as the Dodge Dakota turned Ram Dakota will officially see the end of its 24 year production run.

Ford, Toyota collaborate to bring hybrids to market faster

By Hawke Fracassa on August 22, 2011 - 11:02AM

Toyota and Ford announced today they are teaming to develop an advanced hybrid system for trucks and sport-utility vehicles and will collaborate on other projects as well.

What's behind today's Toyota-Ford collaboration

By Hawke Fracassa on August 22, 2011 - 10:40AM

Takeshi Uchiyamada, executive vice president, Toyota Motor Corp., explains in this speech this morning why Toyota and Ford Motor Co. are teaming. What follows are his words, unedited.

Luxury Cali racetrack will open by Christmas

By Hawke Fracassa on August 21, 2011 - 4:00PM

Thermal Motorsports Track & Club of Palm Springs, Calif., today announced a partnership with the Rogers family of La Quinta and Palos Verdes, Calif. Tim and Twanna Rogers have acquired a majority stake in the luxury, member-only racing facility that is located east of La Quinta in the Palm Springs resort area.

GM Performance Division highlights Chevy engines at 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise

By Frank Sherosky on August 21, 2011 - 12:45PM

GM Performance Division may always be present at the Woodward Dream Cruise, but the degree of participation for Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration was extraordinary in 2011 with a complete display of Chevrolet engines.

2011 Woodward Dream Cruise wins big with classic rods amid the Chevy Centennial

By Frank Sherosky on August 21, 2011 - 11:41AM

Throngs of car enthusiasts gathered all week, but Saturday was the official event of the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, undeterred by a rain storm late in the afternoon, and where Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration and GM’s Performance Division held on to rule the street with multiples of displays and parades against fine show cars and street rods from auto enthusiasts from Michigan, nearby Canada and other states around the country.

Asia next market for MP4-12C sports car

By Hawke Fracassa on August 20, 2011 - 6:08PM

McLaren Automotive has added Singapore-based businessman Peter Lim as an investor and member of the board of directors as it begins distribution of the MP4-12C sports car into the Asia-Pacific region.

Everyday drivers will test advanced auto technology to see what works

By Hawke Fracassa on August 19, 2011 - 9:00PM

The U.S. Department of Transportation today assigned the University of Michigan to conduct a road safety field trial in Ann Arbor using new technology equipment in everyday vehicles in a real-time environment.

Lexus reveals the 2013 GS 350 at Pebble Beach

By Don Bain on August 19, 2011 - 6:44PM

With somewhat reserved fanfare, Lexus unveiled the fourth generation 2013 GS 350 luxury sports sedan at the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach yesterday, with general manager Mark Templin and the man whose name embodies everything Lexus, Toyota, Prius and Scion - namely Akio Toyoda.

Porsche recalls 2011 and 2012 models over seatbelt failures

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2011 - 6:15PM

We are living in the day of the recall and not even the worlds most expensive and exclusive models are not safe from the recall bug as the folks at Porsche have announced a recall for a variety of 2011 and 2012 models over a concern of possible seatbelt failures.

The new Kia RWD sport sedan debuts in pictures

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2011 - 1:13PM

When the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show opens next month, the world will be introduced to what could be the next era of Kia vehicles and today, we have our first look at the unnamed Kia rear wheel drive sport sedan that will drop in Germany.

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