Automotive News (Page 1140)

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.

BMW Concept M5 world debut at Shanghai Auto Show

By John Matras on April 4, 2011 - 2:34PM

Ford idles Mustang plant, Louisville truck plant in wake of Japanese earthquake

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2011 - 1:15PM

It has been almost a full month since the earthquake, tsunami and string of nuclear explosions rocked the Japanese auto industry and this week, Ford Motor Company has stopped production for the week of April 4th at their Louisville truck plant and the Flat Rock Mustang plant due to part shortages from Japanese suppliers.

Chrysler leads the US industry in March sales growth, Fiat arrives

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2011 - 12:08PM

March sales numbers are in and with a gain of 31%, the Chrysler Group leads the US auto industry in terms of year over year sales growth among major automotive groups.

New 2012 Volkswagen Beetle makes hip MTV debut with Black Eyed Peas

By John Matras on April 4, 2011 - 10:39AM

Once upon a time, new car debuts were held at auto shows media days previews in front of auto writers and news reporters. Not now, not with the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle--or as VW is calling it, the 21st Century Beetle--which will begin with a linkup to MTV in a global series of events on three continents and include live performances by the Black Eyed Peas and 2manydjs, with the New York event streamed live on the internet on April 18th.

GM stock traders respond favorably to rise in March retail sales

By Frank Sherosky on April 2, 2011 - 7:32PM

General Motors (NYSE: GM) stock traders viewed March as a successful quarter for GM in the United States, as retail sales surged 38 percent for its four brands, driven by demand for Chevrolet’s all-new Cruze compact sedan. The stock surged Friday to $32.41 after testing the $30 level for several weeks.

Toyota wins 'unintended acceleration' case in New York

By John Matras on April 1, 2011 - 5:45PM

Toyota won an "unintended acceleration" case in New York against an emergency-room doctor who claimed that his 2005 Scion tC "suddenly and without warning accelerated", not stopping until it hit a tree. Toyota countered that Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.

The Chevrolet Volt outsells the Nissan Leaf in March 2011

By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2011 - 5:40PM

Sales numbers from March are trickling in and for the third month in a row, the Chevrolet Volt has beaten the Nissan Leaf in the battle of the “green” heavy weights.

Ford Beats GM in March Sales

By Keith Griffin on April 1, 2011 - 5:35PM

Ford edged GM in total sales in March with 212,777 vehicles to 206,621 total sales with both companies showing double-digit increases over February sales.

BMW M3 Pickup is the fastest April Fool’s joke ever

By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2011 - 3:55PM

We have all, at some point, fallen prey to some stupid joke or prank played in honor of the first day of April but with the new BMW M3 Pickup, the German automaker has offered up an April Fool’s joke that the performance vehicle world isn’t likely to forget.

Mustang rebounds but falls short of Camaro in March 2011 sales

By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2011 - 3:07PM

he numbers from around the industry are trickling in on this April Fool’s Day and GM has won the battle for March 2011, as the Chevrolet Camaro lead the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger in monthly sales – marking the third straight month that the Bowtie bruiser has lead the segment in sales.

Dodge and Fast Five join for promo and prizes

By John Matras on April 1, 2011 - 1:57PM

It's called product placement, and when Dodge can have 2010 and 2011 Dodge Chargers in Fast Five, the latest installment of the Fast and Furious movies, it's a match made in Hollywood, exported from Detroit with prizes you can win.

Jobs Report not affecting auto industry as much as dollar, earthquake and oil

By Frank Sherosky on April 1, 2011 - 11:02AM

Friday’s jobs report says the economy added 216,000 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate dropped to 8.8%. Question is, not how it affects today's trading, how will it affect the auto industry when the dollar is still weak, earthquake effects are still here and oil tensions are still in play?

Innovation Motorcade slated for Washington, DC April 19

By Don Bain on April 1, 2011 - 5:34AM

U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu, will launch Earth Week in the nation’s Capitol as the electric drive industry highlights advances in electric drive systems on April 19. A motorcade of battery, hybrid and fuel cell powered vehicles will proceed through Washington D.C. as part of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference.

Chrysler reinvention showing promise as Denver Auto Show opens

By Don Bain on March 31, 2011 - 5:51PM

Chrysler executives invited members of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press association (RMAP) to a luncheon at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Denver yesterday where the 2011 Town and Country, 200 Convertible, 200 and 300 models were on display. They were understandably proud of what Chrysler hath wrought.

Ford Mustang and Chevy Cruze lead PSCars.com top ten research list

By Frank Sherosky on March 31, 2011 - 1:28PM

The list for March was compiled using the most advanced 3D “Car Configurator” for new and used vehicles on PSCars.com. Most revealing, new-car buyers showed strong future interest in the 2012 Ford Mustang and the 2011 Chevy Cruze.

GM debuts the Chevrolet Mi-ray ahead of the Seoul debut

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2011 - 12:11PM

When the Seoul Motor Show opens tomorrow the world will be formally introduced to the futuristic Chevrolet Mi-ray concept but today General Motors offered a preview of the sleek new hybrid roadster.

The first 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 to run an 11 second quarter mile

By Patrick Rall on March 31, 2011 - 10:47AM

Video has hit the intrawebz of a 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 ripping down the quarter mile, turning in an amazing bone-stock elapsed time (ET) of 11.72 at 117 miles per hour with the window sticker still on the glass and a set of drag radial tires out back.

New Malibu Being Introduced at Shanghai Auto Show – not New York

By Keith Griffin on March 31, 2011 - 7:58AM

Set your calendars to yawn – the new eighth-generation Chevrolet Malibu will be introduced live starting at 8:30 p.m. EDT on April 18 on Facebook and live from the Shanghai Auto Show via webcast and not the New York Auto Show as might have happened in the past.

Kia Naimo battery-electric vehicle concept debuts at Seoul Motor Show

By John Matras on March 31, 2011 - 12:12AM

Kia ups its ante in the electric vehicle poker game by introducing a new battery electric concept vehicle at the Seoul Motor Show. Called the Kia Naimo, the new concept has boxy styling reminiscent of the Kia Soul.

Mercedes-Benz Dealer Offering Future Customers Up to $2000

By Keith Griffin on March 30, 2011 - 10:34PM

The rich get all the breaks as demonstrated by an offer from a Mercedes-Benz dealership to pay $2000 for BMW, Audi, Lexus, Porsche, Jaguar, Range Rover or Land Rover, Acura, Infiniti or Cadillac owners.

GM $30M investment in Pontiac Stamping Plant targets Chevy Sonic and Buick Verano

By Frank Sherosky on March 30, 2011 - 5:29PM

The Pontiac, Mich., Stamping Plant will get $30 million in new equipment to help make sheet metal for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic that will be built at the nearby General Motors Orion Assembly Plant. Pontiac also will make stampings for use in the Buick Verano that goes into production later this year.

Buick could be the next GM brand with Volt technology

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2011 - 2:53PM

General Motors’ innovative Voltec drivetrain combines emission-free electric driving with a range extending gasoline generator to give driver’s the best of the electric and hybrid worlds, with the technology making its debut in the Chevy Volt followed by the European Opel Ampera and according to Bloomberg, Buick could be the next GM brand to offer a car with the Voltec drivetrain.

The Lamborghini Gallardo replacement “Cabrera” could pack 600hp

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2011 - 1:45PM

Earlier this month we brought you the early rumors of an upcoming replacement for the Lamborghini Gallardo that could carry the name Cabrera and now we have more rumors suggesting that the next Lamborghini model could start with 600 horsepower.

Toyota Yaris downtime to continue after Japanese earthquake

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2011 - 12:36PM

Toyota has been working to repair their battered assembly plant in the Miyagi prefecture but due to a lack of natural gas flow to the plant, production of the Toyota Yaris is likely to remain stopped until late April.

Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 in action in Berlin

By Patrick Rall on March 30, 2011 - 11:39AM

The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 has begun hitting showrooms around the world and recently, while a bright Arancio Argos Aventador was being delivered to a German dealership YouTube user BerlinRichStreets captured some fantastic footage of the new supercar in action.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S debuts at New York show; more horsepower, bigger price

By John Matras on March 30, 2011 - 11:18AM

Have a need to take three of your closest friends to sixty miles per hour in a mere 3.6 seconds? May we suggest the Porsche Panamera Turbo S, to be debuted officially at the New York International Automobile Show on April 20 though Porsche released details and preliminary photos today.

Protean Electric to present value of in-wheel traction motors at the 2011 SAE World Congress

By Frank Sherosky on March 30, 2011 - 11:02AM

Protean Electric will orally present “Unsprung Mass with In-Wheel Motors (IWM); the Myths and Realities – Closing the Circle” to address the skeptics of unsprung mass at the 2011 SAE World Congress in Detroit in April.

California dealer group files petition against Motor Village LA

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2011 - 6:09PM

Motor Village LA is one of Chrysler’s newest projects, combining all five of their American-sold brands in one (immaculate) LA-based dealership but according to the California New Car Dealers Association, Motor Village LA is in violation of California law that prevents automotive manufacturers from owning dealerships within 10 miles of any other related dealership.

Honda recalls 2011 Odyssey minivans – again

By Patrick Rall on March 29, 2011 - 4:39PM

Last week, American Honda recalled over 33,000 2011 Odyssey minivans for a problem with the windshield wiper controls and with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Honda has now issued another recall for the 2011 Odyssey minivans – this time for a problem with the power front window assemblies.

You could be speeding your way to higher insurance premiums

By Don Bain on March 29, 2011 - 3:23PM

Motorists convicted of speeding could see the cost of their motor insurance premiums rocket by 54 percent, warns moneysupermarket.com. Repeat offenders could find themselves uninsurable.

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