Automotive News (Page 1097)

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.

Subaru's XV Crossover to be shown in Frankfurt Next Week

By Kate McLeod on September 7, 2011 - 7:34PM

The 64th Frankfurt Motor Show's press days are less than a week away on September 13 and 14 and Subaru has a busy schedule at the show with its XV crossover concept.

Win one sweet Dodge Durango in Toyo Tires Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes

By Don Bain on September 7, 2011 - 7:19PM

Toyo Tire USA has announced their largest promotion ever, the Ultimate Ride Sweepstakes, which will award one winner with a set of Toyo tires each week while one lucky winner will get the Grand Prize – a custom 2011 Dodge Durango.

American Le Mans Green Racecars on Pennsylvania Avenue

By Don Bain on September 7, 2011 - 5:57PM

The American Le Mans Series (ALMS) reported it reduced petroleum usage by nearly 50 percent in its most recent race, as examples of their Green Racecars lined Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. yesterday.

GM Design merits “Cool Places to Work” designation

By Don Bain on September 7, 2011 - 5:03PM

GM Design, reportedly the industry's first and largest automotive design facility worldwide, has been named one of Crain's 2011 "Cool Places to Work," based on the ability to communicate with employees, attract/retain talent and create a productive work environment, among other criteria.

Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine achieves 65 MPG under simulation study

By Frank Sherosky on September 7, 2011 - 2:06PM

Scuderi Group today released findings from a computer simulation study conducted by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory, measuring the performance of the Scuderi Engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles.

Cyclone Power Technologies stock steps up to fully reporting with the SEC

By Frank Sherosky on September 7, 2011 - 1:40PM

This is significant for stock investors. Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it is now a fully-reporting company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company provides electric car training as EV production creates more jobs

By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 1:34PM

With more and more electrical cars on the road every day, the need for trained and skilled mechanics to work on these cars for production and maintenance is rapidly growing. More and more workers with renewable energy certifications and technical electronic certifications are needed in today’s workforce.

Hyundai i30 saves surprises for its debut in Frankfurt Auto Show

By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 12:38PM

Hyundai is set to debut the all-new i30 at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next week and there are some surprises waiting. For instance, the public still does not know a few important factors about the new vehicle.

NADAguides aid students in finding small, safe and inexpensive vehicles

By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 12:22PM

Young people and students on budgets are looking for small, safe and not overly priced vehicles for school and work. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ version was named as a top pick for students this year.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 to get new colors, stripes and technology

By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2011 - 12:14PM

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 could very well be the greatest Mustang of all time but thanks to some leaked documents and screenshots from a SpeedTV program about the new Boss, we have an idea of what Ford plans to do in order to make the 2013 Mustang Boss 302 even better – including some new colors options, vintage-styled stripes and Ford’s Sync system.

FordDirect offers texting for immediate information for Ford car shoppers

By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 12:10PM

FordDirect has just announced that they are adding a new text messaging service to help customers quickly and efficiently get information sent directly to their cellular phones about buying Ford cars. This service has generated a “14% lead conversion rate by integrating mobile elements into all print, television advertising,” according to a PR Newswire Press Release.

GM with boost from Buick sets August sales record in China

By Keith Griffin on September 7, 2011 - 11:54AM

GM and its domestic partners in China had a record August with sales up 13.4 percent year over year. Total sales on an annualized basis were 205,885 units with Buick being a strong driving force.

Saab files for government protection, plans reorganization

By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2011 - 11:39AM

Saab and parent company Swedish Automobile were once again unable to pay their workers in August and with creditors from around the world bearing down on them for money owed, Saab has officially filed for government protection with the intention of reorganization to save the struggling automaker.

China is asking GM for Valuable Chevy Volt Information in Exchange for Market Access

By Kate McLeod on September 7, 2011 - 11:36AM

China wants GM to share valuable technology information about Chevy Volt to give the company access to its market with subsidies.

Fuel efficient 2012 Ford Fiesta helps student thank teachers on Teacher's Day

By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 11:17AM

A woman named Sivasankari from India drove the all-new 2012 Ford Fiesta approximately 400 miles on Teacher’s Day so that she could personally thank her teachers for making who she is today. She shares all the wonderful features of the Ford Fiesta as she takes and video-tapes her journey.

Jaguar details C-XI6 hybrid concept ahead of 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on September 6, 2011 - 11:17PM

Jaguar has released extensive details on the hot new concept ‘One plus One’ Jaguar C-X16 that will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show that opens to the media on Sept. 13.

Ford UAW members draw closer to striking

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 6:35PM

According to multiple sources including the Detroit News, the 42 Union Auto Worker’s Locals around the country were asked to place their votes on whether or not they are willing to go on strike and while not all of those Locals have reported their results, those who have announced their results are 97% in favor of walking out.

New Fisker Surf shooting brake concept to Frankfurt 2011

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 5:44PM

While the Fisker Karma electric-hybrid luxo-performance sedan is getting ever closer to meeting its production deadline, the newest conceptual model from the innovative automaker is due to make its grand debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with the introduction of the new Fisker Surf.

BMW the Official Luxury Automobile of Big Ten Conference

By Don Bain on September 6, 2011 - 5:26PM

BMW of North America has announced a partnership with the Big Ten Conference, the oldest Division I college conference in the U.S., to become the official luxury automobile of the 2011-2012 seasons covering football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and Olympic sports programs.

GM Celebrates Chevrolet's Bowtie Logo with Several Possible Accounts of Origins

By Kate McLeod on September 6, 2011 - 5:03PM

In 2009, GM took its name off its cars. Pundits say the association with a bankrupt company would hurt sales. GM says the move was strategic, an effort to focus on and highlight individual brands.

The very last Mitsubishi Eclipse to be auctioned for charity

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 4:36PM

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has enjoyed a long and (decreasingly) popular life since being introduced for the US market in 1989 but the very last Eclipse ever built has been produced and it will be auctioned off at the Mecum St. Charles Auction later this month with the proceeds going to charity.

Consumer Reports deems the Fiat 500 "fun to drive"

By Don Bain on September 6, 2011 - 3:40PM

After an absence of nearly three decades the Fiat 500 is winning hearts and minds as Consumer Reports calls it a "fun to drive" fuel-efficient car, even though they fall short of putting it on their "recommended" list.

A Beaded VW Beetle to tour US, European museums of art in 2012

By Don Bain on September 6, 2011 - 2:28PM

The indigenous Huichol tribe of Jalisco and Nayarit, Mexico is known for their exquisite and colorful designs and decorations in beadwork – now they have applied their stylish art to a VW Beetle completely covered with 200 lbs. of the tiny beads as part of a project for the Museum of Popular Art in Mexico City.

The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid named NADA car of the month

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 2:22PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid were unveiled last month around the US to mixed reviews but that hasn’t stopped the people at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) from naming the 2012 Camry Hybrid the September 2011 NADAGuides Car of the Month.

Test Drive GM cars and help donate Cell Phones for Soldiers

By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 12:25PM

The General Motors Group and Affinion Loyalty Group are teaming up to host a GM ride and drive event to support United States military troops. The drive will help acquire cell phone donations for our soldiers through the program called, “Cell Phones for Soldiers”.

GM stock cracks another new low despite better sales

By Frank Sherosky on September 6, 2011 - 11:32AM

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) may have reported sales up last week, but there were cracks in the bubble again as GM stock faltered, and Chevy Volts failed to make any sales gains over the Nissan Leaf.

Honda recalls almost 1 million Fit models for window switch failures

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 11:32AM

Honda has announced a global recall of 960,000 Fit models found predominantly in Japan, China and other Asian countries over a concern that the power window master switch could malfunction and catch fire over time.

2011 Kia Optima Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K, Esquire

By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 11:29AM

The sophisticated men's lifestyle magazine Esquire has named the 2011 Kia Optima the "Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K". Optima also got notoriety as one of only nine finalists for the "The 2011 Esquire Design and Technology Awards".

The cost of electric cars: The price is still high

By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 11:17AM

One would think that the overall cost of owning an environmentally friendly and eco-friendly electric car would be cheaper than its conventional counterpart. This is not necessarily the case; however.

British PM drives MINI Cooper convertible off of the assembly line

By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 11:06AM

Ten years ago, in 2001, the German automobile manufacturer, British Motor Corporation (BMW) began producing the MINI as one of their automotive marques. Just few days ago, UK Prime Minister David Cameron drove the two millionth MINI Cooper convertible off the production line from the plant in Oxford, the Downing Street reports.

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