Automotive News (Page 1122)

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.

Imports join Ford to lead auto-sales recovery

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 5, 2010 - 3:38PM

While U.S. vehicle sales improve across the industry during 2010, four companies enjoy year-over-year growth that is far greater than the industry-wide average. They are Ford Motor Co., Hyundai Motor America, Subaru of America, and Volkswagen Group of America. Another four companies – Chrysler Group, Daimler, Kia Motors America and Nissan North America – also beat the overall U.S. growth average, but by a smaller margin.

Strong Audi sales outrun the market

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 5, 2010 - 8:04AM

Running very strong as it enters the final month of the year, Audi of America will likely become the first major automobile brand to top it sales performance from before the big market crash of 2008. Audi is on track to finish 2010 with its highest U.S. sales in history. The luxury brand's gains in 2010 far outstrip the pace of recovery for the overall American car market.

Russian Teens Drop Ice From Roofs on Passing Cars

By Armen Hareyan on December 4, 2010 - 10:15PM

In St. Petersburg teenagers have their own ways of making fun targeting cars. They seem to enjoy throwing things at passing cars while endangering drivers and passengers.

US and Korea trade deal keeps car prices higher

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 4, 2010 - 11:38AM

A new agreement to increase trade between the U.S. and South Korea temporarily keeps tariffs on automobiles. The trade pact, and the pivotal role autos played in negotiating the deal, is a good opportunity for car guys like us to review basics economics, and see the wider effect of the tariff.

2011 Jeep Compass will look more like a Jeep

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 4, 2010 - 9:15AM

Officially Jeep is mum about future plans. But word has leaked that the upcoming, 2011 Jeep Compass will be restyled to give it more of a Jeep-family look. The move suggests that the brand does not reach far beyond its established fan base, a problem that might mean future trouble.

The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 makes 452rwhp

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2010 - 8:54PM

Edmund’s Inside Line got ahold of the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 for a test session and while they had it, they strapped the new muscle car to the dyno – making an amazing 452 rear wheel horsepower.

Cracker Barrel Will Offer EV Fill Ups in Tennessee

By Keith Griffin on December 3, 2010 - 3:43PM

Your electric car could be juicing up on power while you’re filling up on comfort food at Cracker Barrel restaurants throughout Tennessee starting this spring in a pilot electric-vehicle charging program.

Auto Sales Could Grow 70 Percent By 2015

By Keith Griffin on December 3, 2010 - 2:53PM

A leading automotive analyst predicts U.S. auto sales will be back to 2001 levels of 17 million by 2015 – a 70 percent increase over the levels reached in 2009. Sales for 2010 are projected to be about 11.2 million.

Ford to offer rearview cameras in most models by the end of 2011

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2010 - 2:43PM

Rearview cameras have become the next big thing in the luxury segment but after the NHTSA announced that they would be mandating these “backup cameras” by 2014, Ford Motor Company has announced that they will offer this technology on almost all of their models by the end of 2011.

NASCAR going to ethanol in 2011

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2010 - 2:01PM

NASCAR has long been known for high performance, gas guzzling V8 engines but starting in early 2011, every lap run in NASCAR sanctioned events will be powered by Sunoco Green E15 Ethanol.

Honda Element Will Cease Production

By Keith Griffin on December 3, 2010 - 12:39PM

It’s another blow for quirky vehicles as Honda announces it will phase out production of the Honda Element after the 2011 model year.

Details for the 2012 Buick Verano leaked

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 9:05PM

Information from an inter-company document sent to Buick dealerships has been posted online by GM Insider, including possible trimlines and prices for the new compact Buick that will be produced in the Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan.

General Motors deposits $4 billion into pension fund

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 8:39PM

General Motors has announced that they will deposit $4 billion of the proceeds from their recent Initial Public Offering (IPO) to help their pension fund climb partially out of its $17 billion deficit.

Mopar offers their Top 10 Christmas gift ideas

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 7:49PM

Chrysler’s aftermarket division offers the Top 10 Mopar-branded Christmas gift ideas for 2010 with a collection of goodies ranging from $9 to $11,000.

The 2012 Nissan GT-R goes 0-60 in 2.9 seconds

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 3:09PM

Nissan introduced the 2012 GT-R at the 2010 LA Auto Show, packing 45 more horsepower and a handful of subtle physical refinements but today they announced even bigger news – the 2012 GT-R can rip from 0-60mph in just 2.9 seconds.

The Camaro leads the Mustang, Challenger in November sales

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 2:13PM

Thanks to the folks at Dodge, the modern horsepower war is about to heat up even more with the 470hp Challenger SRT8 392 but for now, the Chevy Camaro claims to the top spot in the muscle car class.

General Motors leads the US market in November 2010 sales

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 12:54PM

General Motors had a strong showing in November 2010, with all four of their existing brands showing year over year growth along with the company selling more vehicles than any other automaker in the US market.

Ford forges ahead in November, leads everyone in sales

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 12:10PM

November 2010 was a good month for the Ford Motor Company, with their two existing brands both showing year over year growth and the Ford brand taking the honors of the best-selling brand in America.

Ram and Jeep brands lead the pack for Chrysler in November

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2010 - 11:38AM

Chrysler’s Ram and Jeep brands were tops in the American auto industry last month in terms of growth over last year, helping the Chrysler Group to show a 17% improvement over November 2009.

A Look at GM's Safety Dummies

By Keith Griffin on December 1, 2010 - 4:26PM

Forget those adorable crash test dummies from TV campaigns of the past, GM’s safety dummies are technological wizards and can cost upwards of $500,000 each.

Lincoln Snags a Top Designer from Cadillac

By Keith Griffin on December 1, 2010 - 3:55PM

Any doubts about Lincoln’s designs have been all but erased with its poaching of Cadillac’s exterior design director Max Wolff, who played a major role in executing the popular CTS-V.

First Ford Transit Connect Taxi in U.S. Delivered To Boston

By Keith Griffin on December 1, 2010 - 3:37PM

Boston and New York have a great rivalry in baseball but now Boston can claim bragging rights in the taxi game with the announcement that the first Transit Connect taxi in the U.S. will be located there.

Hyundai Sonata pulls in prizes gaining in brand recognition

By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 1, 2010 - 3:31PM

Four recent awards for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata add up to wide-ranging praise for the mid-size family sedan. Hyundai touts other independent measurements that show steady gains for the auto brand as a whole.

The 2011 Honda Insight gets a new low-priced entry trimline

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2010 - 2:48PM

Honda Motor Company has announced that he 2011 Insight Hybrid is now on sale and for 2011, the Prius-fighter receives a new low priced trimline and a handful of new standard features.

The Ram brand introduces new commercial colors

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2010 - 2:23PM

Competing in the super tight heavy duty pickup market is all about offering everything that your consumer could ask for and the Ram brand has taken that a step further with 19 new colors for commercial buyers of the 2011 Ram 2500 – 5500 models and Ram Chassis cabs.

Internet Car and Truck of the Year winners announced

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2010 - 1:08PM

This morning, the Internet Car(s) and Truck of the Year were announced and in the second year of the award where Average Joes and Internet Pros pick the top vehicles of the year, there has been a clean sweep for American automakers.

Audi unveils the redesigned 2012 A6

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2010 - 12:12PM

Last night, Audi pulled the sheets off of the redesigned 2012 A6, which is expected to make its public debut early next year (perhaps the 2011 Detroit Auto Show) and along with the standard gas and diesel engines; there will be a hybrid version shortly after the initial launch.

Expense of Owning a Hybrid Comes in Different Ways

By Keith Griffin on December 1, 2010 - 7:19AM

While it’s common knowledge that hybrids are going to cost you more to buy, a new report finds the cost of ownership is going to be more ways that owners may not have thought of.

Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed coming in spring 2011

By Patrick Rall on November 30, 2010 - 5:13PM

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit hit shelves earlier this month and already, the folks at Electronic Arts have the next installment of the NFS series in progress - and TorqueNews.com has already played the next Need for Speed.

Hyundai is first in customer love per brand survey

By Jeffrey Zygmont on November 30, 2010 - 3:09PM

A wide-ranging study finds that Hyundai enjoys more consumer loyalty than any other auto company, beating even the big-name luxury brands by a large margin. In fact, Hyundai cars and crossovers get more love from their owners than almost all other brand-name products.

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