Automotive News (Page 1107)

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.

Are asphalt streets making our heat wave worse???

By Don Bain on August 2, 2011 - 3:27PM

Most of the country has been locked in a record setting heat wave for 19 days or more while the southern 11 percent of the country (around the gulf coast) is facing one of the worst droughts in history. Is the blacktop surface of 94 percent of our roads, parking lots, big box stores and malls contributing to the heat domes forming over our cities?

The Nissan Leaf clubs the Chevy Volt in July 2011

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2011 - 3:12PM

Compared to June and May sales, the Nissan Leaf was way down in July 2011 but with Chevrolet seeing a similar (and substantial) decline in electric vehicle sales last month, the Leaf easily won the battle for July 2011 over the Chevy Volt.

The 2012 Ford Edge EcoBoost gets 30mpg

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2011 - 2:41PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the EPA fuel economy ratings for the new 2012 Ford Edge with the EcoBoost 4-cylinder and this fuel-sipping SUV is officially Ford’s 13th vehicle to offer 30 miles per gallon (or better).

Production of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic begins

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2011 - 11:53AM

The Chevrolet Sonic was introduced to replace the uber vanilla Chevy Aveo and yesterday, the folks at General Motors’ Orion Township Assembly Plant began building the next generation of the GM subcompact.

Toyota expects to thrive by 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on August 2, 2011 - 11:49AM

Its new-vehicle sales worldwide declined substantially in the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, but Toyota expects to rebound with gusto to make up all of that lost ground by March, the Japanese carmaker said in a forecast for 2012 that was released today.

2011 CAR MBS Day 2 addresses Advanced Powertrains session

By Frank Sherosky on August 2, 2011 - 8:22AM

Six speakers from the auto industry will address the 2011 CAR Seminars with a key session call
ed Advanced Powertrains Forum.

Ford recalls 1.1 million trucks for fuel tank fire risks

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2011 - 6:35PM

Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that they would be recalling around 1.1 million pickups, including their top-selling F150, for a risk of the fuel tank straps corroding and breaking.

SafetyPuck a bright idea that keeps stranded drivers safe

By Hawke Fracassa on August 1, 2011 - 6:14PM

If you're unlucky enough to be stranded with a flat tire or engine trouble, the new SafetyPuck from Milwaukee-based SafetyBright will illuminate you and your vehicle so motorists up to a half-mile away can see you.

Toyota FJ, Land Cruiser get price bumps, starting today

By Hawke Fracassa on August 1, 2011 - 2:50PM

Toyota has raised the price of the 2011 Land Cruiser and 2012 FJ Cruiser. At the same time, Toyota announced this afternoon that it will hold the line on showroom prices for the 2012 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid. All of the vehicles are sport-utility trucks.

NHTSA upgrades investigation of 2010 Ford Fusion

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2011 - 1:55PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded the preliminary investigation into wheel stud failures in 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models to an engineering analysis – a step which could lead to a recall of over 317,000 vehicles.

2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminar looks at connected vehicles vs safety

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

The afternoon session of the 2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminars truly represents the major safety issue of the modern driving age: distracted driving.

It's here! 2012 Toyota Camry is ready to drive

By Hawke Fracassa on August 1, 2011 - 12:01PM

Toyota today invited the Detroit auto press to the official unveiling of the 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid.

Cyclone Power awarded $1.4M from U.S. Army

By Frank Sherosky on August 1, 2011 - 11:48AM

Despite all the rhetoric to cut defense budgets, there is still good news for Pompano Beach, Florida. Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, and its licensee, Advent Power Systems, Inc. announced that they have been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army / TACOM (Tank Automotive Command) valued at $1.4 million.

Nissan recalls 20,000 new Altima sedans for suspension risks

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2011 - 11:38AM

Nissan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced that 20,000 Altima sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years are being recalled over a concern of an incorrectly tightened bolt in the front suspension – a problem that could lead to loss of control for the driver.

Ford finishes 1 2 3 at X Games 17 RallyCross

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2011 - 10:44AM

Yesterday was the final day for the 17th edition of ESPN’s X Games, including the RallyCross finals featuring some of the biggest names in the world of rally racing and when the dust cleared – Ford had claimed gold, silver and bronze with Brian Deegan winning followed by Tanner Foust and Finnish driver Marcus Gronholm.

CAR Business Seminar starts with large attendance

By Frank Sherosky on August 1, 2011 - 8:30AM

Monday's sessions begin the four-day event with two seminars: World Class Manufacturing; Connected Vehicles: Are they already here?

Toyota workers help Americans harmed by tornadoes

By Hawke Fracassa on July 31, 2011 - 10:14PM

The tsunami that socked Japan in March had such an impact on Toyota's Japanese employees that it inspired them to go out of their way to help small-town Americans victimized in April by tornadoes in the deep South.

Idling vehicles waste gas and befoul the atmosphere

By Don Bain on July 31, 2011 - 7:54AM

You’ve seen it yourself - if indeed you’re not guilty - someone idling their vehicle for no apparently good reason. Nice weather, waiting for junior at the middle school and listening to the radio with the motor running. Then there’s the lines of people at the Taco Bell drive-up, six or seven deep, who will sit in their car for up to 20 minutes just to avoid parking and walking 20 feet. No wonder America has a weight problem!

Ford uses wild weather to test cars and trucks indoors

By Hawke Fracassa on July 30, 2011 - 5:25PM

America's dangerous heat wave hasn't slowed down Ford Motor Co. engineers in suburban Detroit. They're busy doing extreme-weather testing of Ford vehicles. They're using blizzards right now in a special climactic wind tunnel to ensure their wheels won't wither in simulated winter weather.

Maker of Chevy Volt charging stations invests $30M in HQ

By Hawke Fracassa on July 30, 2011 - 4:16PM

Sunlogics Inc., an automotive parts supplier selected by General Motors Ventures to provide solar-powered electric charging stations (pictured) for the Chevrolet Volt to 3,000 Chevrolet dealerships in North America, has built its global headquarters and a manufacturing plant in Rochester Hills north of Detroit.

Volkswagen Opposes Present Fuel Efficiency Proposal

By Richard Gray on July 29, 2011 - 6:14PM

Volkswagen said it does not endorse the White House’s proposal to increase fuel efficiency for vehicles sold in the U.S over the next 15 years.

Ford to stick with Fusion for 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 6:02PM

In February, TorqueNews brought you the news that Ford Racing had submitted a stock car body for the approval of the NASCAR Sprint Cup officials but before the governing body passed judgment on the Mustang race car; Ford has announced that they will stick with the Ford Fusion stock car body for the 2013 season.

Army rallies round robotic vehicles to supply infantry

By Don Bain on July 29, 2011 - 5:42PM

Very soon, when a combat squad advances in Afghanistan, the Lockhead Martin SMSS will follow one particular soldier, recognizing their 3D profile, carrying up to a half ton of needed gear for the advancing troops. This will lighten the soldiers’ load and free their minds for the serious business at hand.

Chevrolet now installing solar power stations in dealerships

By Don Bain on July 29, 2011 - 4:29PM

In a somewhat inspired bit of marketing savvy, Chevrolet has begun installing solar powered Green Zone charging stations for the Volt, which will also create spare power for the dealer. The solar units will generate enough power daily for 12 full vehicle-charging sessions.

Audi settles dispute with rapper Eminem over A6 commercial

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 2:12PM

The Chrysler Group made big news when they introduced their new “Imported from Detroit” ad campaign with a new television spot during the Super Bowl featuring rapper Eminem and his popular song Lose yourself but when Audi released a very similar commercial a short time later – Eminem and his people weren’t too happy since they didn’t have permission to use the familiar guitar riff.

Introducing the new all-electric BMW i3

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 1:03PM

This morning in Frankfurt, Germany, the folks from BMW unveiled the newest chapter in the saga of the automaker as they introduced the new BMW i8 sports car and the BMW i3 – marking the first all-electric BMW and the formal introduction of the new BMW i-series.

Here's what Obama told carmakers today

By Hawke Fracassa on July 29, 2011 - 12:21PM

President Obama invited 13 car companies to come to Washington today to hear what he will do to raise fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles sold in America between 2017 and 2025. What follows is complete text, unedited, of what he had to say face-to-face with the Detroit Three of Ford Motor Co., Chrysler and General Motors, and 10 leading import and transplant car companies.

European Investment Bank refuses access of Saab to Russian Antonov

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 12:10PM

Another day – another problem for Saab as the European Investment Bank (EIB) has reaffirmed that Russian investor Vladimir Antonov will not be permitted to buy a portion of the company while Saab still owes money to the European lending institution.

The BMW i8 makes its grand debut

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2011 - 11:45AM

This morning in Frankfurt, Germany, BMW unveiled the next generation of the fabled luxury brand with a pair of innovative new vehicles including the all-electric BMW i3 and the high performance i8 hybrid sports car.

President Obama will change America as we know it with new fuel rules

By Hawke Fracassa on July 29, 2011 - 11:32AM

President Obama today delivered on a promise to elevate fuel-efficiency standards for the automotive industry while at the same time pledging to find new ways to cut down on carbon pollution.

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