Automotive News (Page 1129)

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.

Which 'Operation Repo' person would you be for Halloween?

By Hawke Fracassa on October 31, 2011 - 12:16PM

When viewers of "Operation Repo" on truTV were asked what repo man or woman they would like to be on Halloween, Facebook fans of the show that's videotaped in southern California chirped up in big numbers. Froy, Lyndah and Lou were left alone, for the most part. Who's left?

Best display in show on EREV system components

The Battery Show 2011 Message: Many forms of intelligent energy management

By Frank Sherosky on October 31, 2011 - 11:25AM

There is a time when technology transitions have to communicate a collective summary message; and this year’s The Battery Show in Novi, Michigan showed many forms of intelligent energy management, but the overall systems message still left as many questions as answers.

Licenses and plates can be renewed the Saturday after Veterans Day in Michigan

By Hawke Fracassa on October 31, 2011 - 11:17AM

All Michigan Secretary of State branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Licenses and plates that expire that day can be renewed the following day without penalty

Kia shows commitment to Zero Emission auto technologies

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 30, 2011 - 10:48PM

Kia has been making significant advances and developments in alternative-powered vehicles. This includes development into hydrogen fuel-cells, hybrids, and fully electric cars. Other automakers should take note, and follow in Kia's lead.

Hyundai No. 1 for brand loyalty; Ford highest rated among Detroit Three

By Hawke Fracassa on October 30, 2011 - 10:09PM

The new Elantra, Accent and Veloster are bringing brand-loyal Hyundai owners into dealerships to see what the noise about these great cars is all about. This follows a Kelley Blue Book report that Hyundai has upheld its No. 1 spot for brand loyalty on kbb.com for the third quarter of 2011.

New Mazda plant in Mexico to make Mazda2, Mazda3 in 2014

By Hawke Fracassa on October 30, 2011 - 9:48PM

Mazda broke ground this month on a new auto plant in Mexico. The joint venture between the Japanese carmaker and Sumitomo Corp. creates the newly formed Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. Plant workers will assemble the Mazda2 and Mazda3 for Central American and South American markets beginning in 2014.

Special $99.95 car radio brings globe to you

By Hawke Fracassa on October 30, 2011 - 9:23PM

Hammacher Schlemmer has come out with an all-purpose car radio that plays 45,000 stations and sells for under $100.

Interest in Detroit Three vehicles on the grow

By Hawke Fracassa on October 30, 2011 - 9:00PM

NADAguides said this week in its Brand Share Report that the Detroit Three were the only carmakers that showed growth in consumer interest on NADAguides.com during the third quarter of 2011, boosting their overall consumer share by more than 10%.

Hino, Cummins best truck engines in J.D. Power study

By Hawke Fracassa on October 30, 2011 - 8:26PM

Quality and reliability are Job One when it comes to overall satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Medium-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction Study.

Jeffrey DeFrank, co-founder and CTO of ALTe, at The Battery Show 2011

ALTe shows extended-range electric Ford F-150 conversion at The Battery Show 2011

By Frank Sherosky on October 30, 2011 - 7:08PM

Before there ever was an EcoBoost engine, Ford sold tons of F-150 trucks as fleet vehicles with engines that were far more gas guzzling. Now, ALTe is ready to convert many of those trucks with its proprietary ALTe Green Box as shown at The Battery Show 2011.

New 2012 Mini Roadster is the latest and greatest Mini

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 29, 2011 - 10:05PM

Mini is adding another vehicle to its lineup, the Roadster. This new two-seat model will pack all the fun, excitement, great handling, sportiness, and high-quality features which make all Mini cars popular. The Roadster will be the sixth model for the brand and the first two-seater.

New app from Escort helps beat speeding tickets

New Social Network App Beats Speeding Tickets

By Keith Griffin on October 29, 2011 - 6:20PM

The best speeding ticket is the one you never get. Owners of Escort manufactured radar detectors who also own iPhones (and soon Androids) can now get instant updates on approaching laser and radar traps well in advance to help beat speeding tickets.

A preview of the Ford Mustangs coming to the 2011 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2011 - 1:18PM

So far, Ford Motor Company has offered up a look at the F Series pickups, the Explorers, the Foci and the Fiestas that will be decked out for the 2011 SEMA Show but since no performance show would be complete with the mighty Mustang – today we have a preview of the Ford muscle cars headed to the Las Vegas show next week.

Ford will sell 1965 Mustang Convertibles again

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 28, 2011 - 9:10PM

Ford is going to make the classic much loved 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible available again to the buying public. There is one little hitch... you provide the engine, transmission, interior, electronics, brakes, suspension, and trim. Ford just gives you the body.

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in named Urban Green Car of the Year.

Toyota Prius Plug-in named 2012 Urban Green Car of the Year

By Don Bain on October 28, 2011 - 5:32PM

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in has been named the 2012 Urban Green Car of the Year by Decisive magazine as part of The Urban Wheel Awards, after selection by a panel of independent automotive journalists.

The Long Beach Racers Tacoma TRD race truck

Long Beach Racers Tacoma TRD Baja race truck revealed at 2011 SEMA Show

By Don Bain on October 28, 2011 - 3:50PM

The debut of the Long Beach Racers Toyota Tacoma TRD Baja race truck is just one of the featured Toyota exhibits at the 2011 SEMA Show.

Saab sold to Chinese companies Pang Da and Youngman

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2011 - 12:12PM

It has been an unfortunately exciting year for Saab and new parent company Swan with an incredibly valiant effort to reincarnate the Swedish automaker under new ownership but it was announced this morning that Saab has officially been sold to Pang Da and Youngman Lotus – the two Chinese firms that were set to invest in Saab to help it survive.

BMW creates 800 jobs to produce i3, i8 models in 2013

By Armen Hareyan on October 28, 2011 - 11:10AM

BMW careers is a busy place now for those looking for jobs in the auto industry as the company announced it will create 800 jobs to make BMW i3 in 2013 and i8 in 2014.

BMW Head-Up Display in Full Color for Series 5

BMW Series 5 Head-Up Display gets full color, making driving even safer

By Frank Sherosky on October 28, 2011 - 10:53AM

BMW Head-Up Display implies precision driving, no less than its contribution in a fighter jet. Initially developed for aviation, head-up display technology by BMW is now making a decisive contribution towards driving safety with the addition of full color.

VW UP sits 16 people getting Guinness World Records, PHOTO

By Armen Hareyan on October 28, 2011 - 9:09AM

The little Volkswagen Up received another Guinness World Records for sitting 16 people. See how they did it.

A sneak peak at the Chevrolet Camaros coming to the 2011 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2011 - 9:37PM

General Motors announced earlier this week that their small cars will have a major presence at the 2011 SEMA Show but the bread and butter of GM’s performance history is their V8 powered performance cars – some of which we get a preview of today in the form of the four Chevrolet Camaro models below.

Toyota and Japanese automakers production still stopped in Thailand

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on October 27, 2011 - 9:20PM

The effect of the halted production in Thailand has now spread worldwide, as Toyota announced today that it is reducing production at North American and South African operations. These include operations in Canada, and the United States.

Small Parts Inc. was well represented at The Battery Show 2011 in Novi, MI

Small Parts Inc. shows metal stamping capability at The Battery Show 2011

By Frank Sherosky on October 27, 2011 - 6:20PM

There have always been metal stamping companies in America’s industrial complex, but not all are adept at stamping parts and making custom assemblies at the same time. Small Parts Inc. showed enough of its capabilities at The Battery Show 2011 in Novi, Michigan to prove it is a company who can.

2012 Hyundai Veloster wins Urban Car Award

2012 Hyundai Veloster Tapped as Urban Car of the Year

By Keith Griffin on October 27, 2011 - 4:59PM

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster has been chosen the Urban Car of the Year by Decisive Magazine for its hip and edgy image as well as it being an entry-level model. The Range Rover Evoque and Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid were also honored.

See the Mini Cooper Coupe Prepare to Launch float in the NYC Halloween parade.

Mini Cooper Coupe launch going where no car has gone before

By Don Bain on October 27, 2011 - 4:52PM

The Mini Cooper Coupe is the latest in the long line of vehicles well known for their movie and/or marketing stunts. Now they are going where no car has gone before with a Space Shuttle themed marketing campaign and a float that will be featured in the New York City Village Halloween Parade. The promotion is called “Prepare for Launch,” (with the tongue-in-cheek post script: ”Hold on!”).

Intra-week chart of GM stock for 10-27-2011

GM stock finally breaks out of its mean bear mode

By Frank Sherosky on October 27, 2011 - 4:16PM

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock hit its book price a few weeks ago, but now has turned some kind of corner by breaking out of its 4-week high-low channel as well as its 5-day high-low channel. Questions are, now with its close today at 26.33, how long and how far might GM stock run? And will GM stock retest that low?

1926 Marmon will be at 2011 Seattle Auto Show

2011 Seattle Auto Show Features LeMay Auto Museum Classic Cars Nov. 2-6

By Keith Griffin on October 27, 2011 - 4:13PM

With its opening less than eight months away, LeMay – America's Car Museum returns to the Seattle Auto Show with three outstanding cars, including a a 1926 Marmon – fresh off the Pebble Beach Motoring Classic – a 1972 El Camino and a recently acquired A-1 Grand Prix Team USA Lola Formula Car.

The 2013 Dodge Viper could pack an 8.7 liter V10

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2011 - 4:02PM

The Chrysler Group has done a masterful job of keeping the 2013 Dodge Viper under wraps, with just a few spyshots and some teaser releases about upcoming technology but according to the Mopar aficionados at Allpar.com, when the 2013 Dodge Viper hits the streets next year it could pack a new 8.7 liter version of the V10 engine.

Ford's new MyKey designed to modify bad teen driving behavior

By Don Bain on October 27, 2011 - 2:58PM

Ford’s MyKey technology will have a new feature added to SYNC so parents (who have enough to worry about when they hand their keys to a teenager) can block incoming phone calls and deter text messages while teens are behind the wheel. This will make the Do Not Disturb feature, available on all 2011 vehicles with SYNC and MyFord Touch, available as a parental control through MyKey when the new Explorer rolls out in early 2012.

Chrysler posts $13.1 billion revenue in Q3, $212 million profit

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2011 - 12:50PM

Just one day after the United Auto Workers announced that their workers had voted (sort of) to ratify the new 4-year labor contract with the Chrysler Group, Chrysler has announced their financial results for the 2011 Q3 – showing revenue of $13.1 billion and a profit of $212 million while moving almost a half million vehicles around the world.

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