Automotive News (Page 1125)

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.

Lexus CT 200h excels in crash tests, nabs Top Safety Pick

By Hawke Fracassa on May 27, 2011 - 3:44PM

The new Lexus CT 200h hybrid, a showroom baby in that it's only been on the market for two months, has already earned the Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Porsche adds boss, builds momentum toward new HQ

By Hawke Fracassa on May 27, 2011 - 1:03PM

Porsche Cars North America bolstered its communications staff on Friday, announcing the appointment of Nick Twork as manager of product communications. The new role makes Twork No. 2 on the Porsche PR team in America and comes at an opportune time.

Nicola Bulgari adds last Cadillac DTS to collection

By Keith Griffin on May 27, 2011 - 12:06PM

The Cadillac DTS, first introduced in 2006, saw its short history end this week when the last one rolled off the line at General Motors’ Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant. But this sedan is no orphan as it has found a home in the prestigious collection of Nicola Bulgari.

Nissan Extends Special Pricing to Military Personnel

By Keith Griffin on May 27, 2011 - 11:40AM

Active duty military personnel and members of the reserves will get a break through the Nissan Vehicle Purchase Program, the Japanese manufacturer announced just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, which honors those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our freedom.

Suzuki giving away spending money on relaunched site

By Hawke Fracassa on May 27, 2011 - 11:26AM

American Suzuki, hoping to promote itself so people think of it as a car company that possesses "the power of engineering" instead of just a cool maker of motorcycles and bikes, relaunched its Web site Friday morning to make it faster, easier to use and more informative, so people are ready to buy when they hit the showroom floor.

Saab production restarts at Trollhattan with 1,300 car order from Chinese distributor

By John Matras on May 27, 2011 - 11:09AM

The assembly lines are rolling again in Trollhattan as Saab restarted production after a month and a half of sitting idle, thanks to an influx of cash from a 1,300 car order from Pang Da Automobile, the current Saab suitor from China.

Chevy Volt owners plug-in to the sun

By Frank Sherosky on May 27, 2011 - 10:43AM

It was bound to happen eventually, a 2011 Chevrolet Volt plugged-in to a solar array. And Chevrolet is proud enough to tout the good news on its media page.

GM to invest $331 million in Arlington plant, add 110 jobs

By Patrick Rall on May 27, 2011 - 10:37AM

General Motors has announced yet another multi-million dollar factory investment – this time spending $331 million on their Arlington, Texas SUV plant to prepare for the production of future models.

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines get their own license plates

By Hawke Fracassa on May 27, 2011 - 10:24AM

For the first time military veterans in Michigan can buy license plates beginning next week that promote the branch of the armed forces that they served in.

NHTSA considering mandating "black box" recorders in all cars

By Roman Rosa on May 26, 2011 - 6:21PM

Every airliner you fly in contains a "black box" which records every conceivable detail about the aircraft, including its vital signs, its location, direction and flight path, and what is being said in the cockpit. These black boxes (which are actually bright orange) are designed to survive the most extreme of impacts and are waterproof as well as fire resistant to almost 2000 degrees

NCSR looking for the most dangerous intersections in the U.S.

By Don Bain on May 26, 2011 - 5:59PM

The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) has issued a call to drivers asking them to submit dangerous intersections as part of a national movement to make our worst intersections safer. It is estimated there will be more than 400 traffic fatalities and 39,400 injuries from motor vehicle collisions over the Memorial Day weekend.

Chrysler's Ram brand delivers its first plug-in hybrid pickups

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 5:09PM

Chrysler announced over a year ago that they were working with the Department of Energy to put together a demonstration fleet of plug-in electric hybrid Ram 1500 pickups and yesterday, the Ram brand delivered the first 10 PHEV Ram 1500s to the municipal services group of Yuma Arizona.

First Quarter auto sales buoyed by expanding loan policies

By Don Bain on May 26, 2011 - 4:49PM

Auto manufacturers across the board have been claiming sales increases in the 10 to 30 percent range in the first quarter of 2011, as compared to the same period last year. Now Experian Automotive has reported the share of loans to credit-challenged new vehicle shoppers grew by 11.1 percent in the first quarter of 2011 compared to 2010.

Emissions from traffic congestion cause 2,200 premature deaths annually

By Don Bain on May 26, 2011 - 4:06PM

It’s known that the air near major intersections where traffic stagnates is highly polluted with particulate matter. Now a study by the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis (HCRA) at the School of Public Health projects the additional emissions from traffic congestion in the nation's 83 largest urban areas lead to more than 2,200 premature deaths in the U.S. last year.

New license plate honors fallen U.S. military personnel

By Hawke Fracassa on May 26, 2011 - 3:52PM

Michigan has begun offering special Gold Star license plates to families who wish to honor loved ones who have died while on active duty in the U.S. military.

Motorcycle safety a growing priority in Michigan

By Hawke Fracassa on May 26, 2011 - 1:01PM

New Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says a top priority is motorcycle safety. To make that point, Johnson (pictured) got on a Harley at Oakland Community College in Farmington Hills and drove around to preach to the uninitiated.

GMAC Insurance Test Finds Men Are Better Drivers

By Keith Griffin on May 26, 2011 - 12:58PM

The annual GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test has settled it once and for all: men are better drivers than women, at least when it comes to knowledge of driving laws.

Ford Explorer 2011 Technology Requires Reviews by Drivers Too

By Armen Hareyan on May 26, 2011 - 12:48PM

Ford Explorer 2011 is an exciting car and its advanced technology may appeal to younger drivers and families, but the tech features require good review before one drives it.

Calling all Chrysler fans - introducing the Mopar MoVenture

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 12:15PM

Chrysler’s Mopar division has announced the MoVenture - a cross-country road rally and scavenger hunt pitting 10 teams of hardcore Mopar enthusiasts head to head as the groups race from Detroit to Golden Colorado in 2011 and 2012 Chrysler vehicles.

Canadian Auto Workers concerned about Impala production in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 11:29AM

Yesterday we brought you the news that General Motors will produce the next generation Chevrolet Impala at the Detroit Hamtramck plant – leaving us wondering what the workers currently building the Impala think about the move and we already have a statement from the Canadian Auto Workers’ head.

Ford Focus makes history with two Euro NCAP Advanced awards

By Frank Sherosky on May 26, 2011 - 11:17AM

Stephen Odell, Chairman and CEO of Ford of Europe, accepted two Euro NCAP Advanced awards from Dr. Andre Seeck, President of Euro NCAP, a first in the history of Euro ENCAP.

Next generation Corvette could feature a turbocharged V8

By Patrick Rall on May 26, 2011 - 10:20AM

According to the Detroit Bureau, General Motors is working on a small displacement, high revving V8 for the next generation Chevrolet Corvette that will use turbocharging to mimic the performance of likes of Lamborghini, Porsche and Ferrari.

Wildlife Federation lauds EPA fuel stickers

By Hawke Fracassa on May 26, 2011 - 10:11AM

The National Wildlife Federation on Friday praised the use of new fuel-efficiency stickers that will start appearing on vehicles' windows in 2013 because of a new directive introduced Wednesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

ASME 2011 Turbo Expo to feature turbine expertise of Concepts NREC

By Frank Sherosky on May 26, 2011 - 10:08AM

Concepts NREC, a world leader in turbomachinery-focused design and development, CAE/CAM software and manufacturing services, will have significant presence at the ASME 2011 Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition (ASME 2011 Turbo Expo) June 6-10 at the Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre in Vancouver, B.C.

2011 Audi A3 rocks fuel-efficiency rankings

By Hawke Fracassa on May 26, 2011 - 9:34AM

The 2011 Audi A3, a $30,000 car that averages 35 mpg, was the runaway winner in the latest NADAguides rankings of most fuel-efficient vehicles. The 3 won in three categories as the most fuel-efficient car on the road in the sedan, luxury and sports car classes.

Most of us say we're not ready for electric cars

By Hawke Fracassa on May 26, 2011 - 2:42AM

There is strong anti-electric car sentiment among Americans who say overwhelmingly that they don't think they're quite ready to own cars and trucks that aren't powered by gasoline or diesel fuel, according to a Gallup Poll of Americans commissioned by USA Today.

Sirius XM Radio stock (Nasdaq: SIRI) hits $2.42 for second time in three weeks

By Frank Sherosky on May 25, 2011 - 10:20PM

When a special report on 5/13 by CNBC brought Sirius XM Radio stock (Nasdaq: SIRI) to the forefront of investors’ minds, the charts which told the story were looking for a possible retest of some swing lows. Today, it may be communicating the start of testing swing highs by completing the test and closing higher at $2.325 while hitting a $2.42 high, a level not seen since July, 2008.

BMW's new technology may end automotive collisions with bikes

By Don Bain on May 25, 2011 - 7:59PM

The German manufacturer announced they are developing technology that can extrapolate when a vehicle is about to turn into oncoming traffic. The system is called Turn Left Assistant, and it can alert drivers of cars, trucks and motorcycles with a heads up display, even braking the car when necessary.

Tesla going far with its smog-free Roadster

By Hawke Fracassa on May 25, 2011 - 7:55PM

The Tesla Roadster 2.5 has become iconic for "best of both worlds." The stylish six-figure sports car not only delivers the equivalent of an almost unbelievable 124 miles per gallon on an electric charge but also is expected to snag a perfect greenhouse gas and smog emissions rating from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Torque News remembers Mark Haines (1946-2011) of CNBC Squawk On the Street

By Frank Sherosky on May 25, 2011 - 6:38PM

In a shock to auto stock sector readers at Torque News, Mark Haines, founding anchor of CNBC’s morning Squawk Box program and later co-anchor of Squawk on the Street passed away Tuesday evening at age 65.

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