Automotive News (Page 1164)

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.

Audi To Launch its 1st Hybrid Car in 2011

By Armen Hareyan on November 15, 2010 - 9:59PM

Audi plans to launch its first hybrid car next year. It will be based on the automaker's sport utility vehicle, the Q5.

Cars Slightly More Affordable Study Claims

By Keith Griffin on November 15, 2010 - 4:56PM

Remember those diamond engagement ring commercials that claimed you should spend three month’s salary for a ring? Well, that’s nothing compared to the fact that you will spend, on average, almost six months of salary to purchase your next new car (then again most marriages don't last as long as a car loan). A study by Comerica Bank of Dallas claims cars are slightly more affordable in the third quarter of 2010.

Pirelli Pumps Up U.S. Factory in Georgia

By Keith Griffin on November 15, 2010 - 2:05PM

Pirelli Tire North America has announced a major investment in its manufacturing facility in Rome, Georgia. Alabama and Georgia are quickly becoming major manufacturing hubs with Kia, Honda and Hyundai plants located there. The $12 million investment announced by Pirelli is going towards a compound mixing facility at the Rome, Georgia facility that has received from more than $92 million in investments since its inception in 2001.

Ford To Sell Its Electric EV in 19 Cities Initially

By Armen Hareyan on November 15, 2010 - 1:47PM

Forday today announced 19 cities and markets where it plans to sell its electric car Ford EV, which is based on 2012 Ford Ford Focus. The list of those markets shows the automaker will target the major metro areas for its electric car's introduction.

Mercedes Teaching Apexes and Exits to Chinese

By Keith Griffin on November 15, 2010 - 11:53AM

Mercedes has tapped into the burgeoning Chinese automotive market by offering a Mercedes race-car school in China. The AMG Driving Academy in China takes place from Nov. 19 to Nov. 24 at the Shanghai International Circuit, a 3.5-mile F1 track. They’ll have some great vehicles at their disposal, including the SLS AMG, the SL 63 AMG, the C 63 AMG with Performance Package Plus, and the SLK 55 AMG.

Major 5 Debuts Coming to the LA Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on November 14, 2010 - 3:38PM

Just like there are three major domestic manufacturers in the U.S., there are three major auto shows: Detroit, New York and Los Angeles. The Los Angeles show opens Friday, Nov. 19, after two jam-packed media days, with major debuts coming.

2010 Nissan Cube a Rare Miss for the Carmaker

By Keith Griffin on November 14, 2010 - 9:04AM

The 2010 Nissan Cube – by all measures a vehicle that should make sub-compact driving fun and practical. Don’t let the hype fool you. The Nissan Cube is the rare Nissan that does not have much going for it.

Toyota To Unveil Ractis for Japan with Left Hand Drive

By Armen Hareyan on November 13, 2010 - 8:36PM

Judging from the images, posted on Toyota's Japanese website, the new Ractis may be a left hand drive. It does not seem surprising for the American and most of the European drivers, but this version of Ractis is for the Japan, where the drivers run their cars on the right side.

Porsche's Secretive Sports Car That Goes To LA Auto Show

By Armen Hareyan on November 13, 2010 - 4:21PM

Porsche is taking a new mid-engine sized sports car to Los Angeles Auto Show. The company is keeping it secret, but experts have some ideas.

This is how the future of BMW looks like with the Vision Efficient Dynamics feature

By Armen Hareyan on November 12, 2010 - 10:42PM

According to the Russian language car magazine Za Rulem BMW has the biggest stand at the Moscow Auto Show and is featuring this new concept car BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics.

Dodge to take the 2011 Challenger, Charger on tour

By Patrick Rall on November 12, 2010 - 12:13PM

The 2011 Dodge Charger has gotten a midcycle refresh that has added a ton of Dodge attitude, and the 2011 Dodge Challenger has received a new 392 cubic inch engine to make it one of the most powerful cars sold in America. These vehicles will make their formal public debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show but for those who can’t make it to LA, Dodge is touring the country with a 2011 Charger and 2011 Challenger SRT8 392.

Lincoln announces permanent free maintenance program

By Patrick Howard on November 11, 2010 - 5:06PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that starting with all 2011 models, Lincoln will offer their Lincoln Complimentary Maintenance Program on all new vehicles and they go so far as to call this a permanent program so this can presumably go on forever.

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