Automotive News (Page 1121)

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.

The Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition is introduced – in South Africa

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2011 - 6:18PM

Chrysler’s Mopar division unveiled their factory-modified Mopar ’11 Dodge Charger and now they have introduced a Mopar-modified version of their Dodge Caliber hatchback – but it doesn’t look like it will be available to those Dodge lovers in the US as the special edition Caliber has been launched for the South African market.

Electric Motorcycle Zero Motorcycle Sunset

Electric motorcycles picking up speed, market share

By Don Bain on May 17, 2011 - 4:14PM

In events that didn’t even exist before 2009, the results of electric motorcycle racing are rapidly catching up to their combustion-based counterparts. The kickoff to the 2011 TTXGP North American Championship Series May 15 was won by a Brammo Empulse RR setting the fastest lap speed ever for an electric motorcycle at Infineon Raceway.

The 2011 Mecum Indy Auction begins today

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2011 - 3:51PM

Today at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, the 24th annual Dana Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction kicked off – offering buyers and tire-kickers a chance to look at the world’s largest collector car auction with some of the most amazing modern and vintage vehicles that you will ever see in one place.

KIA Facebook Fan: "UK Page is Crap"

By Armen Hareyan on May 17, 2011 - 2:34PM

Car companies do a fairly good job in marketing their automobiles via Facebook. In fact KIA Soul has a very engaging Facebook page. This is probably why one KIA fan from UK envies the U.S. version of the Soul fan page.

Honda stock closing price still above 200-day moving average

By Frank Sherosky on May 17, 2011 - 12:17PM

Honda Motor Company Ltd (NYSE: HMC) stock has suffered the effects of the earthquake, the tsunami and the resultant nuclear hazards, but is still trading just above its 200-day moving average. Question is, how long with this hold in light of the conditions? UPDATE: HMC closed today at 38.36.

Chevrolet Impala to get 302hp in 2012

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2011 - 10:27AM

When the 2012Chevrolet Impala hits the market later this year, it will be powered by the 3.6L V6 originally found in the Chevrolet Camaro – packing 302 horsepower and 252lb-ft of torque.

Oakley Design builds the Lamborghini Aventador LP760-2

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2011 - 7:59PM

Lamborghini has just introduced the new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 and already a major tuning company has put together their own higher-performance version of the sexy new raging bull – the Oakley Design Aventador LP760-2.

New Chevrolet 'LFX' V-6 engine has exhaust manifold integrated into cylinder head

By John Matras on May 16, 2011 - 6:30PM

For 2012, the Chevrolet Camaro's V-6 will not have--times two--a cast iron exhaust manifold, six bolts, a gasket and a heat shield and three more bolts and as a result will be lighter, make more horsepower and have reduced emissions. It's largely due to combining the exhaust manifold with the cylinder head into a single aluminum casting.

Judge rules Toyota must face economic loss lawsuits

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2011 - 5:38PM

Toyota Motor Corp. originally requested that lawsuits against them for economic loss stemming from their unintended acceleration issues be thrown out since plaintiffs may not be able to prove that loss but a US district judge has ruled that the courts will allow the economic loss suits.

Saab finds a new Chinese investor in Pang Da

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2011 - 4:52PM

The financial problems appear to have lightened a little for Saab and Spyker as Chinese automotive giant Pang Da Automobile Trade Co. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Swedish automaker that should help keep the company’s short and mid-term cash flow issues.

BMW: 1 Series M Coupé may be owned by wider audience

By Don Bain on May 16, 2011 - 4:24PM

Today BMW announces the availability of the new Series 1 M Coupé – a high performance, lightweight sports car destined to extend the reach and market penetration of the BMW M model experience – not to mention stirring the hearts and souls of drivers and young enthusiasts the world over.

Ford Freestyle under NHTSA investigation for unintended lunging

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2011 - 3:00PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into reports that certain Ford Freestyle crossovers are ‘lunging’ without input of the driver – slightly reminiscent of the acceleration problems plaguing Toyota but with far less severe results.

AeroVironment chosen by TXU Energy to deploy EV charging stations

By Frank Sherosky on May 16, 2011 - 12:41PM

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced today that it has been selected by TXU Energy to deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to support a public charging network in the Dallas Metro-plex area beginning with a historic installation in the City of McKinney.

Li-ion motors to showcase the Inizio supercar, fastest EV

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2011 - 12:40PM

Li-ion Motors, winner of the 2010 X-Prize for their innovative zero emissions vehicle, will use the 2011 Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas to debut their new Inizio – an all-electric supercar.

The Aston Martin Cygnet configurator is live

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2011 - 11:49AM

The Aston Martin Cygnet was designed to give the Aston Martin owner a chance to enjoy the luxury of the brand in a compact city car and as the high-luxury rebadged Toyota iQ has begun hitting the market, the configurator for the Cygnet has gone live.

Revolutionary hydrogen conversion system boosts mileage, lowers emission

By Don Bain on May 15, 2011 - 3:03PM

An Arizona company has developed the means to covert any combustion engine into a hydrogen hybrid – creating the clean burning gas as you drive and mixing into the fuel. This new technology can increase the efficiency of cars and trucks from 30 to 50 percent while lowering their greenhouse footprint and boosting power output.

GM named Innovation Leader by Patent Board

By Frank Sherosky on May 15, 2011 - 1:47PM

The Patent Board has ranked General Motors as the No. 1 innovator of 182 companies in its quarterly automotive and transportation industry scorecard.

Auto Insurance Cheaper for Larger Cars

By Armen Hareyan on May 14, 2011 - 11:05AM

Considering the size of a car the consumer wants to buy may be a good factor to get a cheap auto insurance. New numbers show that more spacious cars are cheaper to insure and Volvo XC90 tops the least of the least expensive car to insure in the United States in 2011.

Today's Auto Quickies: Roundup of the catchiest news

By Adrian Dorofte on May 14, 2011 - 9:38AM

Short news for knowing a tad more - Among the topics chosen for today: the 1963 VW Beetle owned by Paul Newman, which is available for purchase, the Acura special, "bomb-looking" press kit for Automobile magazine and the Nissan Leaf that ran out of power during a TopGear test.

Bugatti shows gratitude to fashion designer Bijan Pakzad

By Adrian Dorofte on May 14, 2011 - 7:05AM

To honor the memory of the illustrious Bijan Pakzad, that passed away last month after a stroke, Bugatti released a special video in which Achim Anscheid, the firm's chief designer, talks about the life and creations of the designer. His last work of art was a bespoke Veyron Grand Sport supercar.

Israel mulls banning cars, trucks from city centers

By Don Bain on May 13, 2011 - 9:24PM

The Environmental Protection Ministry (EPM) of Israel is considering options to limit vehicular pollution of big cities in preparation for enforcement of the Clean Air Law, which went into effect three months ago, according to a report on Haaretz.com by Zafrir Rinat May 11.

Jalen Rose’s Original General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger for sale

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2011 - 5:43PM

Jalen Rose is best known for being a member of the University of Michigan’s “Fab Five” but Rose is also an avid car collector and among his collection is an original 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” from The Dukes of Hazzard – a car which Rose is auctioning off for charity on May 24th.

CEO Reithofer sets daring targets for BMW in 2011

By Adrian Dorofte on May 13, 2011 - 4:36PM

At the Annual General Meeting, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Head of the Board of Management of BMW Group, reaffirmed the will to solidify the Bavarian brand's top position in the premium segment this year.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz models will be more fuel efficient and powerful

By Don Bain on May 13, 2011 - 3:59PM

In the 2012 model-year most Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be equipped with a more fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission and increased power from direct-injection gasoline engines. That includes a new turbo four-cylinder, a normally aspirated V6 and bi-turbo V8s – some with ECO Stop/Start technology. Yesterday we covered the C-Class through E-Class lineup and continue today starting with the E-Class sedan and wagon.

Audi e-gas project - on the route to CO2-neutral mobility

By Adrian Dorofte on May 13, 2011 - 3:51PM

Going green is the trend adopted nowadays by almost any serious carmaker. As petrol supplies are constantly diminishing and the era of the conventional internal is obviously approaching the finish line, it's better to search for the best alternatives to power the cars you produce. Audi is calling the tune with the 'e-gas project' initiative which eyes the advent of the CO2-neutral mobility.

Chrysler idles truck and SUV plants due to Japanese earthquake

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2011 - 1:28PM

Chrysler Group has announced that they would be moving planned summer shutdowns forward at several facilities to conserve parts that could be in short supply, stemming from problems caused by the Japanese earthquake on March 11th.

Sirius XM Radio benefiting from automotive recovery

By Frank Sherosky on May 13, 2011 - 12:54PM

A special report today by CNBC brought Sirius XM Radio stock to the forefront of investors’ minds, but the charts have been telling the story all along.

GM to invest $109 million in Michigan engine facilities

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2011 - 12:36PM

General Motors has been in the news quite a bit lately for announcements of improvements to plants around the US and today, GM has announced that they will invest $109 million in their Flint and Bay City facilities to help meet growing demand for their more fuel-efficient models.

It may take 5 attempt to start Lada Granta if you don't know the trick

By Armen Hareyan on May 13, 2011 - 11:41AM

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's PR at the presentation of LADA Granta, named as Europe's cheapest car, backfired as the car started up only at the sixth time, but there was a reason for it.

Fisker Automotive secures another $100 million

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2011 - 11:33AM

Fisker Automotive has announced via a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the company has received $100 million in investments, although the investors responsible for this large chunk of change have not been named.

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