Automotive News (Page 1131)

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 Ram Long Hauler Concept makes its formal debut at the 2011 Kentucky Derby

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2011 - 1:57PM

When attendees rolled into Churchill Downs in Kentucky this weekend to watch Animal Kingdom win the 137th Kentucky Derby, they were greeted by a huge array of Ram brand trucks and displays – including the grande debut of the Ram Long Hauler Concept.

Ford F150 fuel tank strap investigation expanded

By Patrick Rall on May 9, 2011 - 11:56AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that their 2010 investigation of the Ford F150 for fuel tank strap failure issues has been expanded from the 1.4 million initially included to over 2.7 million.

Chevrolet Volt demo program leading to new sales

By Frank Sherosky on May 9, 2011 - 11:43AM

The Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are such a popular showroom draw that dealers are seeing sales rise as a net result. So, expect the demo program to expand.

Best Buy wants to sell electric cars, but faces serious challenges

By Armen Hareyan on May 9, 2011 - 10:44AM

Best Buy says it is having talks with traditional automakers to sell electric cars in its stores and that the conversations with automakers are going well. Will this make the electronics retailer the largest EV dealership in the world?

Rolls-Royce embraces Provenance to address its used cars

By Armen Hareyan on May 8, 2011 - 10:15PM

After finding a better way to address its pre-owened cars Rolls-Royce forays into the market of used cars calling the program Provenance.

SAE 2012 Call for Papers sets June 1, 2011 for deadline

By Frank Sherosky on May 8, 2011 - 10:06PM

With the SAE 2011 World Congress still fresh in our memory, the organization is calling once again for papers for the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit.

High CAD training costs still displace unemployed design candidates

By Frank Sherosky on May 7, 2011 - 8:27PM

Just because a large auto company pays for CAD training for its on-site employees doesn’t mean the price is reasonable. They can write it off. Now ask anyone without a job, but looking to get trained for a new employment opportunity; their lack of cash flow simply cannot handle the costs to maintain skills.

2011 MINI Countryman is all grown up now

By Dave Van Sickle on May 6, 2011 - 10:21PM

Even though the MINI Countryman is a brand-new model it’s easily identified as a MINI. Countryman carries on MINI’s design characteristics with a larger body, greater ground clearance, four doors and all-wheel drive.

The Ram Brand sponsors the 2011 Kentucky Derby

By Patrick Rall on May 6, 2011 - 4:10PM

In just over 24 hours, the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby will begin and when it does, Chrysler's Ram truck brand will be the title sponsor of the "Run for the Roses" for the second year in a row.

Gasoline prices surpassing capability of present engine technology

By Frank Sherosky on May 6, 2011 - 2:53PM

While the latest GM media releases say breathing right with VVT (variable valve timing) helps Chevrolet get more from less, and mild hybrids extend driving range, the pace of oil and gasoline price increases have overcome their benefits for city driving.

Clean diesel cars outpacing the market

By Don Bain on May 6, 2011 - 2:04PM

It is well known that the current price of fuel, despite the dramatic drop yesterday, has been driving a move to more fuel-efficient vehicles nationwide. What is not so apparent is that sales of clean diesel vehicles are outpacing sales of hybrids by a full 17.1 percent. Further the total cost of ownership is lower for a clean diesel car.

Jaguar Confirms It Will Build C-X75 Hybrid Supercar

By Keith Griffin on May 6, 2011 - 7:53AM

Jaguar announced this morning in London that it is going to build the hybrid supercar concept called the C-X75 and it's going to require massive fuel savings for most of us because it has a price tag starting at $700,000 and just goes north from there.

Toyota offers $1,000 rebate to college grads

By John Matras on May 5, 2011 - 7:37PM

Graduation in grand, or at least it's worth a grand. That's what Toyota--Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales - is offering to help recent college grads buy a new car with a $1,000 rebate on certain Toyota and all Scion models.

Ford continues to grow while Lincoln struggles in April 2011

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 5:00PM

Ford Motor Company was the worst of the American automakers in terms of year over year growth, but they still showed fair growth of 16.4%, ranking them above Toyota, Honda and Nissan.

The Chrysler Group shows strong growth in April 2011 sales

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 4:37PM

The numbers are in for April 2011 sales and for the second month in a row, the Chrysler Group showed strong growth compared to the same month a year ago with the exception being the Chrysler brand – one of just four major brands in the US to show a decline in sales growth.

GM leads all major automotive groups in April growth, sales

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 4:02PM

After a fairly weak March in terms of growth, General Motors broke out of their short slump in April 2011 with 232,538 units sold, giving them a year-over-year increase of 27% and the top spot in terms of growth and sales volume last month.

Camaro leads the Mustang, Challenger, 370Z in April 2011

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 3:03PM

Ford and General Motors both saw huge jumps in muscle car sales but with the month of April coming to an end, the Chevrolet Camaro led the pack in muscle car sales for the 4th consecutive month.

Audi A7 exudes style, comfort & performance

By Dave Van Sickle on May 5, 2011 - 2:54PM

Audi has abandoned tradition with the all-new 2012 Audi A7, by combining the cachet of a coupe with the status of a sedan and the practicality of a wagon. The novel, five-door design features a lightweight chassis, state-of-the-art supercharged V6, latest generation quattro all-wheel drive and the latest advanced driver assistance and multimedia systems that buyers expect in the premium segment.

GM Offers Condition To Bring Back El Camino

By Cheryl Phillips on May 5, 2011 - 1:45PM

Is the Chevrolet El Camino making a comeback? If Twitter has the power to influence GM’s Chief Marketing officer to make this happen, then perhaps fans of the coupe utility vehicle that debuted in 1959 will see it at their Chevy dealer in the near future.

GM recalls the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze for steering, trans issues

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2011 - 11:21AM

The Chevrolet Cruze has quickly become one of the top-selling cars in America and to help keep it selling strong, GM is taking no chances with safety issues so the company has issued its second recall of the year for the compact sedan – this time over a possible issue with the steering assembly and transmission linkage.

GM stock sell-off despite earning 3.2 billion in Q1

By Frank Sherosky on May 5, 2011 - 8:50AM

Despite announcing first quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.2 billion, or $1.77 per fully-diluted share, marking the company’s fifth consecutive profitable quarter, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock started dropping with the pre-market opening trade. Update: By the close of trading in New York, GM stock was down $1.02

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Undergoing Endurance Testing

By Keith Griffin on May 5, 2011 - 7:19AM

The convertible 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is under going endurance testing as its premiere nears for the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, according to new information released today by Mercedes-Benz.

2011 Jeep Wrangler moves upscale

By Dave Van Sickle on May 4, 2011 - 10:42PM

For over 70 years the Jeep has been an icon for rugged capability. During that time it evolved from a butt-busting, no frills military vehicle to a modern 4-wheeler. Also during that time the brand has gone through many owners, starting in 1941 with Willys

McLaren GT announces McLaren MP4-12C GT3 for European FIA GT racing series

By John Matras on May 4, 2011 - 10:40PM

The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 would make company founder and namesake Bruce McLaren proud. McLaren Automotive has announced that a racing version of the production exotic MP4-12C is being developed for racing in the FIA GT racing series in Europe.

Consumer: THINK's worst example of misleading EV pricing

By Armen Hareyan on May 4, 2011 - 10:20PM

Think USA shows the price of it's THINK City for as low as 17,995, but the fine print makes it virtually very hard to get this electric vehicle at this low price.

Volvo S80 Executive and V70 R-Design: Operation 2012 Upscale

By Armen Hareyan on May 4, 2011 - 3:40PM

Things move fast at Volvo in 2011 because in addition to the presentation of its Universe concept car the Swedish auto maker is upgrading its luxury sedans Volvo S80 and V70 R-Design for its 2012 models.

Electronic Arts teases Need for Speed - The Run

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2011 - 3:19PM

It seems like just yesterday when I was tearing open my fresh copy of Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed and gaming super-company Electronic Arts has already issued a brief look at the Next generation of the NFS series with a YouTube video of Need for Speed – The Run.

Infamous Tornado Attack Vehicle for sale on eBay

By Don Bain on May 4, 2011 - 3:09PM

The first man who intentionally drove into a tornado, Steve Green, has announced his famed bright red Tornado Attack Vehicle is for sale. Green is selling the virtually bulletproof vehicle to fund his Walk into a Tornado Project. Green is seeking to promote his Yellowstone Energy plan, which would take advantage of the geothermal aspects of the national park to produce clean, unobtrusive power.

Honda CRV under investigation for headlight failures

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2011 - 2:16PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation based on complaints that 2002-2004 Honda CR-V SUVs have headlights that are frying themselves and making them inoperable.

Dodge to bring back the Charger Super Bee

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2011 - 1:18PM

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne announced earlier this week at a media event that the new Dodge Charger will receive a Super Bee trimline option, although no timeline was given nor were any details offered.

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