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.

GMC uses Active Fuel Management to balance fuel efficiency and capability

By Frank Sherosky on May 13, 2011 - 11:32AM

Active Fuel Management offers Sierra and Yukon owners the best of both worlds; better gas mileage while cruising with light loads while seamlessly unleashing full muscle whenever needed.

GM CEO Akerson buys $939k in company stock

By Patrick Rall on May 13, 2011 - 10:07AM

General Motors’ CEO Dan Akerson purchased 30,000 shares of company common stock this past Wednesday, with a price of $31.33 per share bringing his total for that transaction to $939,000.

A deep look into the next-generation 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

By Adrian Dorofte on May 13, 2011 - 4:06AM

Set to arrive by the end of 2012, the new generation of Stuttgart flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2013 will represent a major shift in the automotive industry. Described as world's best luxury limousine, the car will certainly live up to the highest expectations.

Mercedes-Benz releases updates for 2012 models

By Don Bain on May 12, 2011 - 6:29PM

In the 2012 model-year most Mercedes-Benz vehicles are 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.

Mercedes 2012 E 63 AMG Wagon on the way to U.S.

By Adrian Dorofte on May 12, 2011 - 5:26PM

For the Stateside customers, the wagon variant of the Mercedes E 63 AMG was a forbidden. Not anymore starting with this October, as Mercedes-Benz intends to launch this model in the USA as well.

Corsa adds bark and bite to the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2011 - 4:16PM

The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 packs 470hp, 470lb-ft of torque and a nice healthy growl but if you want a little more power and sound, the folks at Corsa Performance Exhaust have you covered with their new Sport and Xtreme catback systems.

Chrysler may hire 3,000 - add shifts in Michigan and Illinois

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2011 - 3:45PM

According to a top UAW official, Chrysler may add more than 3,000 jobs in Michigan and Illinois to accommodate added production shifts at three facilities building some of their most popular models.

Porsche to build new US headquarters in Atlanta

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2011 - 1:35PM

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced that they will begin building a new North American headquarters near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, which will share space with Porsche Business Services and Porsche Financial Services – housing nearly all North American corporate offices in one location.

GM investing 2 billion in US plants, creating/preserving 4,000 jobs

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2011 - 12:11PM

General Motors has announced that they would be investing roughly $2 billion in production facilities around the United States – helping to create or preserve over 4,000 jobs across 17 plants and 8 U.S. states.

Raytheon: Cyclone Power's combustion engine game changer

By Frank Sherosky on May 12, 2011 - 11:35AM

Raytheon engineers are addressing the need for an alternative power source for military use through the use of external combustion engines and monopropellant fuels. Enter its arrangement with Cyclone Power.

Saab/Spyker partnership with Hawtai Motors terminated

By Patrick Rall on May 12, 2011 - 9:49AM

It has been just over a week since Spyker Cars announced that they were entering into a partnership with Chinese firm Hawtai Motors – a move which many expected would preserve the Swedish automakers short term future – but this morning Spyker announced that the deal with Hawtai has been terminated.

Mostro Di-Potenza SF22 laughs in Bugatti Veyron's face

By Adrian Dorofte on May 12, 2011 - 8:35AM

Thought that 1,001 hp is the highest limit for a street-legal car? Well, check out the Mostro Di-Potenza SF22, which packs not 1100, not 1500, but a gargantuan 2000 hp of maximum output.

Porsche applies GTS treatment to the 911 Carrera 4

By Adrian Dorofte on May 12, 2011 - 6:35AM

The new 998 generation of the iconic Porsche 911, that is undergoing the final experimental phase, will be officially introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Till then, the constructor from Zuffenhausen, Germany continues to garnish the current 997 lineup with exclusive models: today, it's the turn of the new 911 Carrera 4 GTS.

Reports state potent G 65 AMG variant in the cards

By Adrian Dorofte on May 12, 2011 - 4:51AM

AMG, the Affalterbach-based official tuner of Mercedes-Benz, is supposedly working on a G 65 AMG super offroader version of the mighty Gelandewagen.

NADA's Top high-mpg models: one in each genre

By Don Bain on May 12, 2011 - 2:31AM

The National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) has issued their Best Car Buys for 2011, providing the automotive buyer with an analysis of current model year vehicles of various types in terms of relative value, efficiency and return on investment.

Scuderi Group releases results of split-cycle engine simulations

By Frank Sherosky on May 11, 2011 - 11:18PM

Scuderi Group, LLC today released the results of an extensive vehicle computer study (the Study), which was funded by the Scuderi Group and conducted by an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory. The Study modeled various Scuderi Split-Cycle (SSC) engine designs in a vehicle computer model of a 2011 Nissan Sentra.

Today's car rentals rife with hidden fees, gimmicky charges

By Don Bain on May 11, 2011 - 8:03PM

It's that time of year when many begin planning their vacations and if that involves booking airfare and accommodations, a rental car may also enter into the plan. If so, the current issue of Consumer Reports has a few caveats for prospective vacationers – watch for hidden costs and tricky tactics.

GM Receives $3 Million Solar Investment for Volt Plant

By Keith Griffin on May 11, 2011 - 4:02PM

Would you spend $3 million to save $300,000? Of course not, but an electric company is on GM's behalf through its $3 million investment in a photovoltaic solar array at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to help power the home of the Chevrolet Volt electric car.

Ford, Google Look to the Cloud for Fuel Savings

By Keith Griffin on May 11, 2011 - 3:05PM

Big Brother is watching but it's for greater fuel efficiency if a new program that Ford is using based on Google's Prediction API comes to fruition.

US pricing for the first-ever hybrid Kia announced

By Adrian Dorofte on May 11, 2011 - 12:28PM

The Stateside subsidiary KIA MOTORS AMERICA has recently issued the pricing list and further details on its first model featuring alternative power: the Kia Optima Hybrid.

Aston Martin and Zagato collaborate on new project

By John Matras on May 11, 2011 - 12:16PM

If the subjects were people, it would make good supermarket tabloid fodder, but this time it's Aston Martin and Zagato: they're back together again and working on another project to be revealed at the Ville D'Este Concours and shortly thereafter make its racing debut at Nurburgring.

Toyota stock closes up despite lousy Q1 report and no full-year earnings outlook

By Frank Sherosky on May 11, 2011 - 10:27AM

Despite a lousy Q1 report where Toyota Motor Corp. posted a 77 percent drop in net profit, the stock opened trading in New York on an even keel on Wednesday due to net profit for the full fiscal year. By the close it was up.

The 2012 Ford Focus ST hits roads around the world

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2011 - 10:08AM

The new high performance 2012 Ford Focus ST will be the first global performance application of Ford’s new EcoBoost technology and as a sign that the full launch of this new hot hatch is just around the corner; Ford has deployed a fleet of 60 “test mules” to major markets around the world for the final phase of pre-release testing.

Future Ferrari 599 successor to hinge on the FF

By Adrian Dorofte on May 11, 2011 - 7:43AM

Ferrari's original plans were to give the 599 GTB a makeover at the middle of its lifespan, but according to a recent report, Ferrari will introduce an all new model to succeed the Fiorano, that will use some of the new FF’s underpinnings as technical basis.

OnStar FMV makes Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) its first retail partner

By Frank Sherosky on May 11, 2011 - 12:32AM

With OnStar FMV Vehicle Selector launching on OnStar.com and Facebook, interest in the retail mirror surges. So, the product is aligning first with Best Buy for retail installation Summer 2011. [Update: Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) stock is still trading below its 200 day moving average and opened a bit higher Wednesday at 30.44]

The first U.S. pipeline-fed Shell Hydrogen fueling station opens

By Don Bain on May 10, 2011 - 5:33PM

Shell Hydrogen joined with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. in the grand opening of the very first hydrogen fueling station fed directly by an industrial pipeline. A product of collaboration between Toyota, Air Products, Shell, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Department of Energy (DOE), the facility will provide hydrogen fuel for vehicles in the fuel cell demonstration program for Toyota and other manufacturers.

Mazda and Subaru planning to phase out models in the U.S.

By Adrian Dorofte on May 10, 2011 - 4:16PM

Given the fact they failed to meet sales targets, two major Japanese constructors present in the USA, Mazda and Subaru, are reported to have already planned the discontinuation of the 6 and Tribeca range of models, respectively.

Chrysler 300 gets new grilles and wheels courtesy of Mopar

By Adrian Dorofte on May 10, 2011 - 3:25PM

The guys from Mopar came to the conclusion that the standard radiator grille mounted on the recently launched Chrysler 300 MY2011 was not too fancy.

V6 engines account for 50% of Ford F150 models in April

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2011 - 1:11PM

The light truck market in the US is way down from where it was less than ten years ago – due in part to the high cost of fuel and the comparatively low fuel economy numbers – but Ford’s advancements in V6 engine technology have helped the popularity of these smaller, more efficient engines as 50% of F150s sold last month packed V6 power.

Saab names new Chief Operating Officer for North America

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2011 - 11:08AM

Now that Saab has obtained funds through a new partnership with Chinese automaker Hawtai Motors, the company is able to make strategic moves to strengthen the brand around the world – beginning with yesterday’s announcement of the new Chief Operating Officer and President for the North American market.

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