Automotive News (Page 1104)

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.

Kistler parts supplier opens Mexico facility

By Hawke Fracassa on August 15, 2011 - 10:36PM

Kistler, a global supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration for automotive clients, today announced from its North American headquarters (pictured) in Novi, Mich., the official opening of its latest group company, Kistler Instruments, a sales support and service facility in Monterrey, Mexico. It also will be known as Kistler Mexico.

Which way are economic winds of change blowing?

By Don Bain on August 15, 2011 - 7:09PM

Ford is well poised for continued growth based on their greatly improved line-up of fuel-efficient vehicles, but will the price of oil remain high or will a global decline in demand create a surplus of oil, thus causing prices to plummet over the next year?

Honda to build plant in Mexico, to benefit in 2 ways

By Gordon Block on August 15, 2011 - 12:23PM

Honda has announced that it will build a plant in Mexico slated to open in 2014, hoping to escape unfavorable currency exchange rates and prevent future production stoppages from disasters like the Japanese earthquake in March.

Pike Research reports fuel cell market getting big boost from military

By Frank Sherosky on August 15, 2011 - 11:18AM

In a new report to be released by Pike Research in 3Q of 2011, the military fuel cell market is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2017, as military users are the world’s most demanding customers for fuel cells.

Dykema deepens its national automotive litigation practice

By Frank Sherosky on August 15, 2011 - 8:36AM

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the additions of John M. Thomas and Terri S. Reiskin as members in the firm’s Litigation Department, where Thomas will be located in the firm’s Ann Arbor, Michigan office, and Reiskin will be located in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

GM stock holders yet to benefit from 15 years in China

By Frank Sherosky on August 14, 2011 - 5:53PM

While General Motors (NYSE: GM) has begun a year-long celebration of its 15 years of successful automotive operation in China under the theme of “Your Success is Our Success,” the stock has gone through bankruptcy, a resurrection via an IPO and now a downturn with the rest of the market.

2012 Lexus ES 350 is ready to drive

By Hawke Fracassa on August 14, 2011 - 2:56PM

The 2012 Lexus ES 350 delivers power, performance and elegance. It is equipped with an aluminum 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. torque at 4700 rpm.

LIQUI MOLY introduces hypoid rear axle oil for BMWs

By Hawke Fracassa on August 13, 2011 - 4:07PM

BMWs in America need a special oil for their rear axles. LIQUI MOLY has now launched its fully synthetic GL 5 SAE 75W-140 LS hypoid gear oil for use on BMWs in the U.S.

Lexus freshens GX 460 for 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on August 12, 2011 - 6:18PM

Lexus has made minimal changes to the 301-horsepower-driven GX 460 luxury utility vehicle for 2012. The price range has not been announced yet by Lexus, but to give you a rough idea, 2011 GX 460s have sold for around $58,000, well-equipped, and 2010s were available for just over $51,000 base when they were new.

Are you prepared to handle major car repairs?

By Don Bain on August 12, 2011 - 4:50PM

As Americans have had to tighten belts, truck and auto maintenance has taken a back seat to other concerns, resulting in a situation where major car repairs, growing out of postponed maintenance, could require 25 percent of drivers to park their car indefinitely.

President Obama: 'You cannot bet against the American (auto) worker'

By Hawke Fracassa on August 12, 2011 - 3:19PM

President Obama spoke to 200 auto workers in Holland, Mich., to thank them for the good work they are doing by creating products that help build electric and hybrid automobiles. What follows is the full text of his speech, unedited by TorqueNews.com.

Winnebago introduces first new travel trailer in 28 years

By Hawke Fracassa on August 12, 2011 - 2:54PM

Today Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) introduced the Winnebago ONE, the first all-new Winnebago brand travel trailer since 1983. It is being assembled by workers at a plant in Middlebury, Ind.

Toyota App allows creating car's auto-biography

By Armen Hareyan on August 12, 2011 - 1:29PM

Imagine a way to create your car's auto-biography. A new Toyota app allows an easy way to create your car's auto-biography.

Chevrolet Centennial celebration coming to 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise

By Frank Sherosky on August 12, 2011 - 12:27PM

As car enthusiasts from around the world gather to celebrate the time when tail fins symbolized American success, and the rumble of a V-8 engine was the soundtrack for summer romance, the Woodward Dream Cruise will also be part of Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration, with events and activities for the press and public over a four-day period.

2012 Honda Civic Will Be Cheaper Because of Engine

By Armen Hareyan on August 12, 2011 - 4:01AM

Honda UK just shared on its Facebook page on how the 2012 Honda Civic will be and what advantages it will have.

Are you ready for tires with pink sidewalls?

By Don Bain on August 11, 2011 - 6:51PM

Omni United, one of the fastest growing designers and manufacturers of tires, has announced Radar's plans to launch a limited-edition pink walled tire in support of 'Mobilizing Hope' – the flagship brand's groundbreaking year-long partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

Ford’s Focus Electric partnership creating the solar garage

By Don Bain on August 11, 2011 - 5:48PM

Buyers of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric may be singing a new hit tune titled Driving Green for Life, if they buy into the deal the automaker has worked out with SunPower to install a rooftop solar system that will power the car up to 1,000 miles per month – no emissions, no coal-burning utility power consumed!

Woodward Avenue: GM’s testing ground for manual transmissions

By Don Bain on August 11, 2011 - 4:57PM

Woodward Avenue was the first concrete paved boulevard in the world in 1909 and where the first electric traffic light was installed – now it is home to GM’s Woodward Test, which makes sure the manual transmissions in their Camaros and Corvettes will stand up to everything the street racers who buy them can dish out.

President Obama pushes innovations to improve vehicles of the future

By Hawke Fracassa on August 11, 2011 - 4:29PM

Today President Obama was in Holland, Mich., to tour the Johnson Controls-Saft advanced battery facility. Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) exemplifies the kind of plant that is helping America lead the way in a growing industry that is creating jobs because it is the first U.S. plant to make lithium-ion battery cells and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.

Rolls-Royce is hiring good people right now

By Hawke Fracassa on August 11, 2011 - 2:58PM

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is doing on-the-spot hiring of designers, engineers and project-management professionals and expects to double the headcount of its Bespoke staff at Goodwood in West Sussex by the end of 2011. Also wanted by the premium custom carmaker are product marketing and sales professionals.

The 2012 Toyota Camry is fully revealed by a Canadian Auto Guide

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 12:48PM

Toyota has spent the past week easing out tiny teasers of the 2012 Toyota Camry but thanks to the Canadian Auto Guide via the folks at Autoblog, we have what looks to be our first good, clear look at the new Camry ahead of its public debut later this month.

Plug-in 2012 Toyota Prius models set to hit in March or April

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 12:30PM

One key component that the Toyota Prius has not had that has given competitors like the Chevrolet Volt an advantage is the ability to charge the hybrid system by plugging the car in but when the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid hits the US market in the early spring of 2012, that will all change.

Toyota stock needs the 2012 Camry to be a hit

By Frank Sherosky on August 11, 2011 - 12:28PM

Toyota Motor Company (ADR: TM) stock may have traded above 84 just a few weeks ago, but that was then and this is now; as the stock has plummeted to the low 70 range, adding pressure on the upcoming 2012 Toyota Camry to be a hit among auto buyers.

TorqueNews review of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost - part 1

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2011 - 11:06AM

Recently I had a chance to spend 8 days behind the wheel of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 with the innovative EcoBoost – the twin turbocharged V6 that Ford claims will beat the V8 competition – and after driving this high tech V6 there is no question why this has become the most popular engine option in the F150 lineup.

Another new 2012 Toyota Camry teaser unveiled

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2011 - 9:59PM

Just last week we got out first good look at the redesigned headlight and front corner of the upcoming 2012 Toyota Camry and today, we have our first clear shot of the new Camry taillight.

CAFE requirements creating more jobs, economic growth opportunities

By Don Bain on August 10, 2011 - 9:31PM

Today more than 155,000 American workers are making components for clean, fuel-efficient vehicles and the number could grow significantly as the U.S. embraces new fuel efficient cars and trucks, according to a recently released new study.

VW's new Crafter commercial van hits 38.7 mpg

By Don Bain on August 10, 2011 - 8:12PM

The Volkswagen Crafter commercial van will officially move into Volkswagen Van Centres in Europe this month on the heels of an aggressive ad campaign focusing on the commercial van’s class leading 38.7 mpg, lower operating costs and reduced emissions that qualify it as an Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle (EEV).

President Obama puts his money where his mouth is

By Hawke Fracassa on August 10, 2011 - 6:56PM

The Obama administration today pledged to spend $175 million in the next five years to make American cars and trucks better by accelerating the development and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies.

Environmentalists back President Obama's fuel plan for buses, trucks

By Hawke Fracassa on August 10, 2011 - 6:23PM

Reaction has been positive to President Obama's 2014 fuel-efficiency standards for tractors, semis and work trucks.

Pablo Picasso’s MB Gullwing immortalized, off to Pebble Beach

By Don Bain on August 10, 2011 - 6:00PM

Swiss artist, Dante Rubli has sculpted a tribute to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing that was owned by master artist Pablo Picasso, to be exhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance August 17-21.

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