Automotive News (Page 1118)

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.

Jeff Koons turns a BMW M3 into a piece of art

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 11, 2011 - 1:42PM

To those that think cars cannot be art, the artist Jeff Koons has proved you wrong! He turned a stunning piece of machinery, a BMW M3, into a colorful piece of art.

Ward's Names 10 Best Engines Winners for 2012

By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2011 - 11:06AM

WardsAuto is out with its Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2012 and it's a great list with diverse technology that points the way to how engines are evolving in the American marketplace but it's good to see good old American grunt like that offered in the Ford Mustang Boss 302 isn't overlooked.

BMW Makes Stealth Announcement of 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe

By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2011 - 10:20AM

Announcements of new vehicles are typically launched during the week when car fans are sitting at their work computers but BMW has made the stealth announcement of its 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe over the weekend and it's a shame because the world needs to learn about this car – a much needed upgrade of the BMW 6 series coupe.

2012 "Track Pack" Nissan GT-R will be ready for the race track

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 10, 2011 - 3:29PM

The 2012 Nissan GT-R is one the fastest cars in the world, and is considered an engineering marvel. The GT-R delivers stunning technology, power, handling, and performance. Now you can have even more, with the new Track Pack edition of the Nissan GT-R, which will be outfitted for race track performance .

ExxonMobil predicts electrified vehicles will be mainstream by 2040

By David Herron on December 9, 2011 - 5:58PM

ExxonMobil predicts mainstreamed use of electrified vehicles by 2040 leads to efficiency improvements and a leveling off of emissions.

Why You Need a New Vehicle Affects the Features You Want

By Katherine Tompkins on December 9, 2011 - 4:45PM

AutoTrader’s new Shopper Insights Report recommends 12 affordable new and near-new vehicles, no matter why you need to buy a new car

Colt donates guns to Dan Wheldon charity

Colt 1911 pistol 100th Anniversary Model Donated to Wheldon eBay Charity Auction

By Keith Griffin on December 9, 2011 - 1:03PM

The worlds of gun aficionados and IndyCar fans come together with the donation by Colt Defense of three firearms, including a a uniquely customized 100th Anniversary model of the Colt 1911 pistol, highly engraved to commemorate the 100th anniversaries of both the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Colt's M1911. It's all part of the eBay charity auction benefiting the family of IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon who was killed Oct. 16.

Corporate culture as important as innovation per Booz & Company

By Frank Sherosky on December 9, 2011 - 12:34PM

Auto sector stock companies take note: No matter a firm's innovation strategy, Booz & Company reports that culture is key to innovation success, and its impact on performance is measurable.

Ford recalling 128k Fusion, Milan models for wheels falling off

By Patrick Rall on December 9, 2011 - 12:11PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of over 128,000 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans over a concern that the wheel studs may break, allowing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.

Google self-diriving car Toyota Prius Hybrid

Self-driving Toyota Prius Car Seen in Google Campus (Photo)

By Armen Hareyan on December 9, 2011 - 8:59AM

A self-driving small size Toyota Prius hybrid, with Google name on it, has been spotted in Google campus.

Digital Sports Instruments display on MINI

MINI Connected adds Driving Excitement app

By Katherine Tompkins on December 8, 2011 - 8:55PM

New app provides information on car’s status for MINIs with Visual Boost or MINI Connected

The top 10 vehicles your kids don't want to be seen in

By Don Bain on December 8, 2011 - 6:23PM

If you have kids then you may have seen them trying to sneak into the car before they are seen or their schoolmates grouping up and jeering or laughing at them as the enter the family car. Sometimes the family vehicle can be as embarrassing to a teenager as a mom in a beehive or a dad with a handlebar mustache.

GM Engineers Reach One Million Test Miles for 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Prototypes

By Katherine Tompkins on December 8, 2011 - 4:27PM

2013 Malibu prototypes test driven for 22 months, on six continents, to make sure this new Chevy will be ready for global production

First Locally Produced Mercedes-Benz GLK Compact SUV Rolls off the Line in China

Daimler, AKKA Techonologies creating new consultancy

By Don Bain on December 8, 2011 - 3:29PM

AKKA Technologies is acquiring a 65 percent share in the Daimler subsidiary MBtech Group while Daimler remains a significant shareholder and client with the remaining 35 percent, subject to antitrust approval. The two companies complement each other’s sectoral structure, client portfolio and regional positioning creating new opportunities for MBtech employees.

Mitsubishi Makes First Fleet Delivery of the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

By Keith Griffin on December 8, 2011 - 1:42PM

In a move bound to expand its exposure, Mitsubishi has made it first fleet delivery of the 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV to a non-profit group in the San Francisco Bay area that promotes innovative mobility options.

2011 Hyundai Elantra showing strong retail sales

2011 Hyundai Elantra Retail Sales Up and Customers Happy with Fuel Economy

By Keith Griffin on December 8, 2011 - 7:02AM

Hyundai is pushing back hard against claims that customers are not happy with their fuel economy in the 2011 Hyundai Elantra, which is enjoying strong retail sales so far in 2011.

2012 Hyundai Veloster could be a target of thieves on New Year's Day

New Year's Day Continues To Be Top Holiday for Stolen Cars

By Keith Griffin on December 8, 2011 - 6:20AM

Make a New Year’s resolution to protect your car from being stolen because New Year’s Day continues to be the most popular day of the year for stolen cars, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).

GM techs zeroing in on Volt fire cause, solution

By Don Bain on December 8, 2011 - 1:12AM

The glycol solution used to cool the batteries in the Chevrolet Volt’s is the most likely cause of the fires that broke out in the cars after government crash tests, an informed yet unnamed source has reported. Apparently the coolant crystallized over time, causing an electrical short that sparked the fires, based on preliminary reports.

GM to gain Chinese Market share via attrition

By Don Bain on December 7, 2011 - 11:27PM

The foremost automotive manufacturer, General Motors Co., having sold more vehicles than any other automaker this year, now finds itself in an excellent position to gain market share in China as a number of homegrown local players find it difficult to compete with global giants in a shrinking market.

The front end of the 2013 Dodge Dart R/T

Chrysler CEO: 2013 Dodge Dart will get 40mpg

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2011 - 8:30PM

Yesterday, the Chrysler Group offered up the first official information on the new 2013 Dodge Dart including a couple tightly cropped teaser images and a brief mention of the engines available at launch but while speaking yesterday with Reuters, Chrysler/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne declared that the new Dodge Dart will be the first Chrysler Group vehicle to offer 40 miles per gallon.

BMW sets sales record in November

By Don Bain on December 7, 2011 - 7:46PM

BMW has just announced surpassing their total sales in 2010 by end of November, already exceeding their previous record sales in 2007 placing a 2011 target of over 1.6 million vehicles within achievable range.

Bridgestone introduces airless tires

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 7, 2011 - 6:51PM

Do you hate getting a flat tire? How about realizing your tire pressure is low? Bridgestone might have an answer for your, non-pneumatic airless tires.

Chevrolet Performance 2012 Catalog Featuring COPO Camaro Now Available

By Katherine Tompkins on December 7, 2011 - 4:43PM

Chevy catalog offers high performance parts and accessories, plus a look at the COPO Camaro concept vehicle

The 2012 Camaro ZL1 could be the best muscle there ever will be

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2011 - 4:34PM

The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 packs a supercharged V8 engine first offered in the Cadillac V-Series models along with a high tech suspension system that has made its rounds in General Motors’ Corvette ZR1 and Z06 supercars. These are two features of many that help make the 2012 Camaro ZL1 one of the most amazing performance cars of all time but is the new super Camaro one of the best muscle cars of all time - or is it the best muscle car there will ever be?

Ferrari brings back “Tailor-Made” program for bespoke customers

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 7, 2011 - 4:11PM

Looking for an interesting Holiday gift this year? How about a customer designed car with cashmere upholstery? Ferrari is letting you order just such a car, under it's renovated Tailor-Made program.

Nissan bringing Leaf to new markets as release anniversary nears

By Don Bain on December 7, 2011 - 3:43PM

Just days before the first anniversary of the initial Nissan LEAF delivery on Dec. 11, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) is expanding availability of the all-electric vehicle into new U.S. markets. Having moved 20,000 units globally in its first year, the Nissan LEAF remains the world's first and only all-electric car in the mass market.

Chevrolet Volt fire risk fix could cost GM over $10 million

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2011 - 3:01PM

General Motors is hard at work, cooperating with the US government to come up with a fix for the battery related fire risk related to violent impacts and reports suggest that the General is close to proposing a solution – with a fix that could cost General Motors as much as $1,000 per vehicle.

Porsche and Dezer Properties to Build Condos Near Miami Beach

By Katherine Tompkins on December 7, 2011 - 12:42PM

Porsche Design Group and developer Dezer Properties collaborate to build ultra-luxury tower where owners can park next to their unit in a sky garage

Old style gasoline pumps from the GM Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, MI

New global winners emerging in alternative fuels says Lux Research

By Frank Sherosky on December 7, 2011 - 12:25PM

A new report, titled “Nations Race to Build Alternative Fuel Capacity,” reveals new global winners in alternative fuels are emerging as capacity grows to 54.1 billion gallons in 2015.

Scion iQ 2012 Taken to Winter Testing

By Armen Hareyan on December 7, 2011 - 10:22AM

A Canadian driver shares his experience of how 2012 Scion iQ performs during winter time.

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