Automotive News (Page 1081)

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.

Ecodriving is the Earth Day answer to vehicle emissions, fuel consumption

By Don Bain on April 22, 2012 - 3:39PM

The Mineta Transportation Institute has issued a report on ecodriving education which finds that although not everyone will modify their behavior after learning bout the difference their driving style can make, even small behavioral shifts due to cost-effective data dissemination could be the most effective way to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Coast to coast with a Ford Focus Electric

Ford Electric Focus And Men’s Health Tackle The Ultimate American Road Trip For Earth Day

By Nicolas Zart on April 22, 2012 - 1:07PM

This Earth Day is ideal for electric cars and Ford with two of its Focus Electric and Men’s Health Magazine are about to finish a nationwide road trip with a couple of top professional race car drivers.

Toyota cars will sense drivers’ moods in the future

By Denis Flierl on April 22, 2012 - 7:32AM

Toyota is working on technology that will be able to read drivers’ moods and adjust how the car reacts.

Former NFL star Hines Ward selling 2009 Aston Martin and 2010 Mercedes-Benz on Ebay

By Anthony Faccenda on April 21, 2012 - 5:03PM

Ward's Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz are up to $152,500 and $72,875 respectively.

The 2012 Tesla Model S has few knobs and buttons. Photo courtesy of Tesla

If it has knobs or buttons, your car may be trapped in the past

By Don Bain on April 21, 2012 - 3:54PM

The technology in cars is advancing so rapidly the old knobs and buttons on the dash and console are going the way of the Dodo bird – anyone who hasn’t bought a new car in a decade may actually need to read the manual just to get around the block.

Get the F1 Wheel Aryton Senna drove in his debut F1 season

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 21, 2012 - 3:20PM

Aryton Senna is a name that lives on in many Formula 1 fans, drivers, managers, and teams minds all over the world. Now you can own a piece of Senna history as the Silverstone Auctions’ Spring Sale will have the first ever steering wheel Senna drove in his debut Formula 1 season up for sale.

More choice than ever with charging stations

Electric Car Drivers to Get More Choices for Charging Their Batteries

By Nicolas Zart on April 21, 2012 - 3:12PM

In the typical chicken or the egg philosophical conundrum, electric cars (EVs) and their equally important charging infrastructure have struck a balance judging by the ever growing choice of charging stations hitting the market.

Scion axes xB and xD models

By Anthony Faccenda on April 21, 2012 - 3:07PM

Scion is discontinuing its xB and xD vehicles in favor of multiple all-new, yet unspecified models.

Opel Insignias special police editions for Hessen Police

German police can't fit into their new squad cars

By Aaron Turpen on April 21, 2012 - 2:38PM

The German Polizei are learning the hard way that modern auto design is cramped and uncomfortable as new squad cars being delivered from Opel are too small for the men and their equipment.

Brilliant marketing by Ford turns parking into life-size pinball game

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2012 - 1:44PM

Ford uses humor and a great marketing ad to bring attention to the new Ford Focus Active Park Assist feature.

Edelbrock Performance Academy offers high performance engine & component training [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 21, 2012 - 1:43PM

Ohio Technical College and Edelbrock have just opened the doors to The Edelbrock Performance Academy, which is a program designed to teach students about building and tuning high-performance engines and components.

Most Luxurious Jaguar Ever Coming in Two Days

By Keith Griffin on April 21, 2012 - 11:56AM

Maybe it's the new Indian ownership but Jaguar is on a roll with the announcement of the must luxurious Jaguar ever.

Expect Crowded Showrooms and Higher Car Prices

By Keith Griffin on April 21, 2012 - 10:51AM

CNW Research, a leading automotive analysis firm, is predicting April auto sales will hit 1.25 million units, up 7.8 percent vs. year ago and putting the annual rate at 14.68 million units.

E-Bugster Cabriolet makes Asian premiere: an electrified Beetle

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2012 - 10:20AM

The electric Volkswagen E-Bugster Cabriolet will make its Asian debut at the Beijing Auto Show.

Bentley Mulsanne Jubilee honors Queen Elizabeth

Bentley Offers Special Way To Honor Queen's Jubilee

By Keith Griffin on April 21, 2012 - 10:04AM

Bentley has decided to honor Queen Elizabeth's 60th anniversary on the throne with 60 special diamond jubilee Mulsannes.

DNC Powered by the American People NASCAR

How to get your name on a NASCAR for only $5

By Aaron Turpen on April 21, 2012 - 12:09AM

All you have to do is become a Democrat and eat tofu to make up for the carbon emissions of the "Powered by the American People" petroleum-fueled stock car being sponsored by donations of as little as $5.

2013 Acura ILX gets pricing details

By Aaron Turpen on April 20, 2012 - 10:09PM

Price points for the entry-level luxury sedan were announced today for this new model, which will come to showrooms later this year.

A big pickup at the gas pump. Photo by Don Bain

Cowboys and Southerners have the least green cities of all

By Don Bain on April 20, 2012 - 6:27PM

A study by Cars.com of consumer auto buying habits reveals the least green streak in cities among the Cowboy states of Texas, Wyoming and Montana, as well as the Southern states of Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia and West Virginia.

Alfa Romeo trademarks 4C name setting 2013 return to U.S.

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2012 - 3:43PM

According to a report posted on the U.S. Federal News Service, Fiat’s Alfa Romeo division registered the brand of its 4C sports car.

Ford investing $760 million for new plant in China

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 20, 2012 - 1:57PM

Ford is expanding it's operations in China with a large investment of $760 million into a new plant in Hangzhou.

What 500 Miles In An Electric Car Means For You And Me

By Nicolas Zart on April 20, 2012 - 12:55PM

Today’s announced by IBM that their Battery 500 Project team is achieving 500 miles in labs is a quantum leap. What does it mean for you and me?

IBM Battery500 lithium-air battery innards

Lithium-air electric car batteries could be closer with new IBM Battery500 collaborators

By David Herron on April 20, 2012 - 12:29PM

IBM's Battery500 research project developing lithium-air battery technology for an envisioned 500 mile range electric car accelerates due to a new research collaboration with Asahi Kasei and Central Glass on improved membranes and electrolytes.

Toyota rolls out another Hybrid concept ahead of Beijing

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2012 - 11:50AM

With just a few days before the 2012 Beijing Auto Show opens,Toyota teased their new Hybrid Concept.

Lamborghini SUV, officially named Urus, leaked ahead of Beijing

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2012 - 11:28AM

We have known for months now that Lamborghini would soon unveil an ultra high performance sport utility vehicle and today, we have our first look at the new Lamborghini Urus via leaked images that have shown up on the internet – giving us a pretty comprehensive look at the new super-ute ahead of its Beijing Auto China debut.

Cadillac Super Cruise semi-autonomous vehicle

Cadillac Makes Important Announcement About Autonomous Vehicle

By Keith Griffin on April 20, 2012 - 9:52AM

Cadillac is one step closer to an autonomous vehicle with the development of "Super Cruise."

Victoria Beckham scores her own Special Edition Evoque [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2012 - 8:29AM

Land Rover has released a teaser for the Range Rover Evoque Victoria Beckham Special Edition before its debut in Beijing.

Iconic MG reveals new Icon concept

By Aaron Turpen on April 20, 2012 - 2:32AM

The legendary British automaker has been revived from the dead by new owners in China and now has an unusual concept to herald its comeback.

Honda's reduce-reuse-recycle of rare earth materials

Honda launching rare earth metals recycling from used nickel-metal hybrid car batteries

By David Herron on April 19, 2012 - 11:46PM

Honda and Japan Metals & Chemicals have developed rare earth metals recycling technology which could mitigate the rare earth metals supply issues which casts a shadow over the potential these metals have in hybrid and electric cars.

BMW releasing special edition M3 Frozen Silver Edition in UK

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 19, 2012 - 6:56PM

BMW is celebrating the 40th anniversary of it's M performance division with a special edition BMW M3 coupe, the M3 Frozen Silver Edition. The US has already been graced with this special edition BMW and now it is our British friend's turn to enjoy it as it's being released in the United Kingdom (UK).

The LiquiVac for large engines. Photo courtesy of Airpower America

Don't undo environmental greening by doing car maintenance yourself

By Don Bain on April 19, 2012 - 4:38PM

The cars of today are getting harder and harder to maintenance yourself, but hardcore do-it-yourself types can do the world a big disfavor, simply by not handling used oil properly if they change it themselves.

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