Automotive News (Page 1126)

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.

Cars you should know: Lamborghini Countach

By Roman Rosa on May 25, 2011 - 4:59PM

There is nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing that could prepare the automotive world for the Lamborghini Countach. This car single-handedly punched every other super car in its face and stole its girlfriend.

Win a NASCAR-inspired 2011 Dodge Charger R/T

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 3:23PM

The Kurt Busch Foundation has announced a raffle with an incredible grand prize – a customized 2011 Dodge Charger R/T featuring upgrades and styling based on Kurt Busch’s #22 Penske Charger race car and the Mopar Redline Charger that debuted at the 2010 SEMA Show.

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to lead the field at the 100th Indy 500

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 12:45PM

When the field takes the track this Sunday around noon for the 100th running of the famous Indianapolis 500 a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible will serve as the pace car – the 22nd time a Chevrolet has lead the field and the 7th time the fabled Chevy pony car has been selected as the Indy 500 pace car.

EPA releases new fuel economy new car window stickers for 2013 model year vehicles

By John Matras on May 25, 2011 - 12:29PM

Beginning with the 2013 model year, a new car window sticker--called a "monroney" in the trade--will be required by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation. The new sticker design will display the same fuel economy information but with a different emphasis and add new data based on new assumptions.

NASCAR Toyota driver Kyle Busch nailed for 128 in a 45

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 11:59AM

NASCAR racer Kyle Busch makes a living roaring around stock car tracks in his Toyota Camry race car at speeds nearing 200mph but the young gun is in hot water after being ticketed for careless driving and reckless driving for traveling at speeds almost three times the legal limit near his home in North Carolina.

Euro NCAP a catalyst for safety improvements to new EV designs

By Frank Sherosky on May 25, 2011 - 11:54AM

Euro NCAP, officially known as European New Car Assessment Program, organizes crash-tests and provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. That now includes plug-in electric vehicles.

The new Chevrolet Impala will be made in the USA

By Patrick Rall on May 25, 2011 - 10:28AM

While speaking at the Detroit Hamtramck plant this morning, GM North American President Mark Reuss announced that the next generation of the Chevrolet Impala will be made alongside the Chevy Volt and the next Chevy Malibu; with retooling investments coming as part of the automakers commitment to invest $2 billion into a variety of plants over the next year.

U-Haul Hates On Fords Top Selling SUV

By Patrick Place on May 25, 2011 - 10:10AM

The Ford Explorer has been Fords best selling SUV for quite some time now. For 2011 the Explorer got a major redesign. The 2011 Explorer is said to have nothing in common with any previous generation Explorer. Unfortunately, for Ford, there was the huge FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE/FORD lawsuit back in 1998.

Kia TV ad urban hamsters will dig Kia Hamstar Soul

By John Matras on May 25, 2011 - 8:33AM

Ready to drive a car inspired by advertising rodents? Kia thinks you are and is releasing a special limited-run 2011 Kia Hamstar Soul to prove it...and sell a few cars while they're at it.

Mitsubishi calls attention to new i vehicle by making it a Jelly Belly

By Keith Griffin on May 25, 2011 - 7:21AM

When all else fails, make your cars look like Jelly Bellys. That just might be a winning sales tool for Mitsubishi, the giant Japanese automaker who has largely failed to generate significant interest in its products in the U.S. market.

Ford seeks greater market share in post-tsunami Japan

By Don Bain on May 24, 2011 - 11:19PM

One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor, as the saying goes, and it easily follows one countries tragedy may be another’s opportunity. That’s just what Ford is thinking as they seek to gain market share in Japan while their Asian competitors are rebuilding from the devastation of the earthquake and the subsequent oceanic invasion.

General Motors Tire-Wheel Systems Lab abuses tires for 2011 Buick Enclave

By Frank Sherosky on May 24, 2011 - 10:56PM

The tires on the 2011 Buick Enclave luxury crossover may look nice on the road, but General Motors (NYSE: GM) went through a lot of abuse by 50 engineers to prove their performance, durability and safety before being chosen.

EPA, Tesla team to help environment

By Hawke Fracassa on May 24, 2011 - 8:00PM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will make what it calls "a major fuel economy announcement" Wednesday afternoon at Tesla Motors Inc. headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif.

Introducing the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 7:28PM

While the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. never won a NASCAR race in a Camaro, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet of Newton, NC has announced that they will be building a collection of ultra high performance 2011 Chevrolet Camaros wearing the name Intimidator – Dale Sr.’s nickname for his powerful on-track personality.

Ford's new heart rate monitoring car seat

By Don Bain on May 24, 2011 - 5:21PM

NASA has always monitored the biological functions of their astronauts and now Ford has developed a car seat that will monitor the driver’s heartbeat, allowing those with medical problems to manage their condition on the go. The seat opens the door to a wide array of health, convenience and perhaps life-saving potential.

The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible featured at 2011 Mecum Indy

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 5:08PM

The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III offered British design and styling with the heart and soul of a classic American muscle car thanks to the Chrysler 440 4-barrel under the hood – and one of these rare Chrysler-powered luxury drop-tops made an appearance at the 2011 Mecum Spring Classic in Indianapolis.

Chevrolet Volt, Nissan lead feds' green initiative

By Hawke Fracassa on May 24, 2011 - 4:47PM

President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum from Washington Tuesday afternoon that puts the federal government on pace to buy only alternative fuel vehicles by 2015 while phasing out old-school transportation.

Chevy recycles 106 tons of oil-soaked booms with Volt

By Don Bain on May 24, 2011 - 4:13PM

Booms were used to save our Southern coastline from as much of the spilled British Petroleum oil in the Gulf of Mexico as possible. Once they had done their job, they were destined either for incineration or the landfill. Chevy collected 215,000 lbs. of oil-soaked booms and recycled them into air baffles for the new “1,000 miles between fill-ups” Volt – enough parts for a year of fabrication.

Celebrity cars: Cool rides of Tyra, Paris, Britney, Shaq and others

By Hawke Fracassa on May 24, 2011 - 3:45PM

Celebrities get to drive the coolest cars ever. Their wheels aren't just nice. They're fantastic. With help from my reporter friend Dave Menard, let's take a look at what these pretty people are into these days when they take to the road.

Obama applauds Chrysler's repayment, turnaround

By Hawke Fracassa on May 24, 2011 - 3:17PM

President Obama praised Chrysler Group LLC Tuesday for repaying $7.6 billion it owed the federal government and Canada an impressive six years ahead of schedule.

The 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition at 2011 Mecum Indy

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 3:05PM

While the name Panoz Esperante (es-per-ahn-tay) may not sound like an American vehicle, the sleek supercar shown on the right is build in Georgia, powered by the same drivetrain as the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra and at the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction there was a rare special edition version of the high performance road car.

Ford Explorer 2011 MPG Delivering More Than Promising

By Armen Hareyan on May 24, 2011 - 2:20PM

Normally when one looks at the reported MPG of a new car the expectation is that the numbers reflect the best driving scenario, but the 2011 Ford Explorer MPG seems to deliver more than announced by EPA.

Ford (NYSE: F) using avatar technology to reflect plant workers

By Frank Sherosky on May 24, 2011 - 2:05PM

Like the motion-capture technology covered by Torque News at SAE World Congress, Ford is using similar but more sophisticated, multinational avatars like Ford's North American virtual workers, Jack and Jill, and now reflects the sizes and shapes of workers at assembly plants across the globe.

Chat live with engineers from the Ram brand and Mopar group about off-roading tonight on TorqueNews

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 1:13PM

Today (Tuesday, May 24th) Ram and Mopar engineers chat on the topics of off-roading, the Power Wagon and the Ram Runner high performance truck is set to begin at 6pm and you can join in the chat right here at TorqueNews.com!

Win a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible from GM

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 12:37PM

General Motors has launched an online trivia contest with three very easy questions offering contestants a shot at winning the Ultimate Corvette Prize Package – including a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible and an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 24 Hours of LeMans race in France.

Honda recalls 2012 Civic sedan and coupe for fire risks

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 11:51AM

The 2012 Honda Civic has just begun hitting the streets of North America and the Japanese automaker has already issued a recall to address a possible fuel system problem.

Celebrate Memorial Day keeping your dog or cat safe from cars

By Hawke Fracassa on May 24, 2011 - 11:30AM

Summer starts this Memorial Day weekend, and while sunshine makes drivers want to take to the road, it's also one of the most unsafe times of the year for the dogs and cats who live with us.

Early adopters of electric cars helping car manufacturers go forward

By Frank Sherosky on May 24, 2011 - 11:19AM

From the Nissan Leaf to the Chevrolet Volt, the Ford EV and the Tesla Roadster, manufacturers are still in uncharted territory. Their reliance on early adopters, those who are the first to buy the electric cars, is crucial to going forward.

Chrysler officially announces early repayment of the US and Canadian bailout loans

By Patrick Rall on May 24, 2011 - 10:55AM

This afternoon, Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne will speak at a ceremony at the automaker’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, where he will formally thank the US and Canadian governments for their financial support but more importantly, Marchionne is expected to announce that the company is paying off the $7.53 billion owed to the two governments.

Avoiding the most common summer driving car repairs

By Don Bain on May 23, 2011 - 7:25PM

Few things are as disconcerting as an automotive breakdown far from home. We only have so much vacation time and spending it awaiting parts and repairs can be a serious killjoy. Thanks to a slowed economy, many vehicle owners have put off regular automotive maintenance, increasing the risk of automotive malfunction.

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