Automotive News (Page 1101)

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.

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).

Chevrolet Cruze Eco sets 64.42 average MPG record

By Frank Sherosky on August 28, 2011 - 1:15PM

General Motors media was quick to place this story, and with good reason, as an unmodified Chevrolet Cruze Eco driven by an Australian couple achieved 64.42 MPG over a 23-day, 9,552 mile trip

Hertz car rental goes electric in China

By Armen Hareyan on August 28, 2011 - 10:23AM

Hertz's (NYSE: HTZ) many car rental stations in Shanghai will offer electric cars for renters. This welcome move remains to see if the drivers will rent an electric car on mass.

NADAguides picks best back-to-school vehicles

By Hawke Fracassa on August 27, 2011 - 10:05PM

NADAguides has taken into account safety, price, fuel efficiency and cost of ownership in compiling its 2011 choices for best back-to-school vehicles. This list is intended to satisfy drivers and their parents. Vehicles that fit all criteria include models from Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Nissan and Toyota.

2012 Cadillac Escalade will come with 4-point anti theft improvement

By Armen Hareyan on August 27, 2011 - 8:16PM

GM was quick in responding to Highway Loss Data Institute's (HLDI) release that placed Escalade on the top of the most stolen cars. The company now says the 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be delivered with a 4-point ani theft system.

Close-up: Nissan 2011 Juke SL AWD expensive with good reason

By Don Bain on August 27, 2011 - 6:43PM

The 2011 Nissan Juke SL is the most expensive subcompact on the market, but just might have you jumping for joy with this jazzy, jaunty, fully loaded, fun little runabout.

Mercedes-Benz credit cards only for few, some can't use it

By Armen Hareyan on August 27, 2011 - 11:26AM

Mercedes-Benz and American Express start offering new credit cards capitalizing on their brand names and offering them only to Mercedes drivers and enthusiasts, but how does one qualify as an enthusiast?

Protecting Your Car Before Heading to Evacuation Zones

By Armen Hareyan on August 27, 2011 - 9:30AM

Number of coastal states have announced evacuation plans and have set up evacuation zones for the people to seek shelter, but drivers should prepare to protect their cars and know some special driving habits on how to drive during a hurricane.

Lexus 2012 prices remain 50 percent same

By Armen Hareyan on August 26, 2011 - 8:41PM

Lexus today announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) on its 2012 models ranging from the CT 200h hybrid premium compact to the LS 600h L premium luxury hybrid sedan. Below is the complete information of all the Lexus 2012 model prices.

Emissions reductions on the way as early as 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on August 26, 2011 - 6:20PM

Natural gas emits just over half as many greenhouse gas emissions as coal does for equivalent energy output, a study released today from the Worldwatch Institute and the Deutsche Bank Climate Change Advisors says.

Why Mazda, Nissan, Volkswagen and Honda invest $2 billion in Mexico

By Don Bain on August 26, 2011 - 5:40PM

Mazda, Nissan, Volkswagen, Honda have recently announced investments totaling $2 billion in Mexican plants and facilities, while Audi and Toyota are reportedly looking over the possibility of their own investments.

Saab seeking court protection from creditors

By Gordon Block on August 26, 2011 - 12:35PM

More apocalyptic news from Saab as it is seeking government intervention in its struggles to pay its numerous creditors.

2012 Camry to feature HD radio, iTunes tagging

By Don Bain on August 26, 2011 - 5:59AM

Toyota has announced it will add HD Radio Technology with the popular iTunes Tagging feature to the 2012 Camry, the new model of the reigning best selling car in America making its debut at dealerships this fall.

All-electric Ride-and-Drive slated for Dearborn, MI

By Don Bain on August 26, 2011 - 5:09AM

If you really want a close-up look at the shape of cars to come, get to the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, MI Oct. 11-13 for The Business of Plugging In seminar.

When Danica Patrick tweets on Twitter, we listen

By Hawke Fracassa on August 25, 2011 - 9:31PM

After IndyCar driver Danica Patrick told reporters today she was going to drive NASCAR full time, we found out lots of important stuff from Twitter tweets. Like that she is dreamer and at the same time, a football fan, a Bears fan and a martini lover. Read for yourself from her unedited tweets from the past two weeks, and a critical twwet from a critic, too.

Danica Patrick explains why she made the switch to NASCAR

By Hawke Fracassa on August 25, 2011 - 7:36PM

What follows is how driver Danica Patrick explained to fans today on her own Web site why she is making a move into NASCAR driving full time.

An electric motorcycle sets speed record at 215.9 mph

By Don Bain on August 25, 2011 - 7:24PM

Lightning Motorcycles now holds the land speed record of 215.9 mph for an electric motorcycle, set and documented last week at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Danica Patrick will drive NASCAR full time, in a Chevy

By Hawke Fracassa on August 25, 2011 - 7:16PM

Danica Patrick announced today she is leaving IndyCar next year to drive Chevrolets on the NASCAR circuit. She will run a full Nationwide schedule with JR Motorsports and as many as 10 Sprint Cup races for Stewart-Haas Racing.

2012 Toyota Camry launch not saving Toyota stock from three major price gaps

By Frank Sherosky on August 25, 2011 - 6:05PM

While the hope of the nation rests in the decisions or indecisions of the Fed at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, so does the hopes and dreams of auto sector investors that the 2012 Toyota Camry will help Toyota stock get its mojo back and retrace three major price gaps in its recent trading.

Is an Audi an automobile or a lifestyle choice?

By Don Bain on August 25, 2011 - 6:04PM

After Audi discovered they have more social media followers than Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber, they hit upon the brilliant idea of letting some of their model owners tell – unscripted in their own words – how the vehicle has enhanced their lives.

2012 Toyota Camry lack of dual-fuel option exhibits conservative mindset

By Frank Sherosky on August 25, 2011 - 12:23PM

Despite all the claims by Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) that the 2012 Toyota Camry is the most American of cars and designed from the ground up, it surely lacked the vision and gutsy marketing with its conservative, single-fuel capability.

The first 2012 Toyota Camry commercials hit the web

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 9:44PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid were unveiled just over 24 hours ago and we already have our first taste of advertising for the redesigned sedan as Toyota USA has offered up a handful of commercials on their official YouTube channel – all of which show the performance capabilities of the Camry with the help of NASCAR/Toyota Camry driver Kyle Busch.

IMPCO Automotive promotes from within

By Hawke Fracassa on August 24, 2011 - 9:32PM

IMPCO Automotive of Santa Ana, Calif., today appointed two current sales team members to its board of directors.

U.S. News’ 2011 Best Cars for Families

By Don Bain on August 24, 2011 - 3:59PM

The U.S. News Best Cars for Families in 2011 has been released with Toyota and Honda each getting five picks, followed by Ford with three and Hyundai with one.

Toyota driver Kyle Busch loses his license for 128 in a 45

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 3:08PM

After getting busted doing 128 in a 45mph zone in May of this year, Toyota Camry driver Kyle Busch got his day in court with the verdict being a loss of his driver’s license for 45 days along with community service and a hefty fine (for the average person).

The 2012 Toyota Camry will feature HD Radio Technology

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 1:45PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry will introduce the Japanese automakers new Entune along with their Display Audio or HDD Navigation systems and today, Toyota announced that the new Camry will be the first Toyota vehicle to feature HD Radio Technology.

Highways to host 27.3 million drivers Labor Day

By Don Bain on August 24, 2011 - 12:27PM

The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates 31.5 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the coming holiday weekend – due to the increased cost of airfare, if currently lower gas prices prevail, the number on the nation's roads could increase significantly.

Design chief says next Ford Mustang will be all American muscle

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 12:18PM

Last night I had a chance to sit down with J Mays – Ford’s VP of Global Design and Chief Creative Officer and while the next Ford Mustang wasn’t one of the key topics for the evening, he was willing to discuss the next generation of the historic pony car.

Pike Research forecasts 1.5 million EV charging locations in U.S.A. by 2017

By Frank Sherosky on August 24, 2011 - 11:35AM

The latest report from Pike Research examines the growing global market for electric vehicle charging equipment and provides market analysis and forecasts for residential, workplace, public, and private charge points in the United States by 2017.

The 2012 Toyota Camry prices up close

By Patrick Rall on August 24, 2011 - 11:29AM

Yesterday, Toyota pulled back the sheets on the 2012 Camry and Camry Hybrid with TorqueNews correspondent Hawke Fracassa on-site for an in-depth look at the two models and today, we bring you a closer look at the 2012 Toyota Camry pricing.

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