Automotive News (Page 1147)

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.

Julien Welsch on a daily routine to work

Motorcycle Acrobatics That Will Make You Wish You Could Do It

By Nicolas Zart on February 19, 2012 - 6:18PM

Julien Welsch knows motorcycles, he lives motorcycles, he breathes them and he can do acrobatics you and I can only dream of.

Porsche Macan: The Baby Cayenne

By Steve Odland on February 19, 2012 - 5:59PM

Porsche is planning to introduce the Macan for the 2014 model year. It will be the smallest SUV built by Porsche but in some ways it will be closer to its roots than the larger models.

Mini Clubvan concept revealed ahead of Geneva Auto Show

By Aaron Turpen on February 19, 2012 - 12:19AM

The Mini Clubvan is a personal-commercial hauler meant to showcase style in what is often otherwise a boring squared-off market segment. Of course, being from BMW, it is aimed at upscale use and will likely have a price tag to match.

Cadillac named most-desired auto brand in America by men

By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2012 - 10:25PM

Cadillac is the most-desired automotive brand in the United States by men, according to results of a market research test by a company that studies emotional connections.

Teen fatalities rise as accident rates fall

By Don Bain on February 18, 2012 - 6:28PM

More teenagers are dying in fewer accidents according to a study released by the Governors Highway Safety Association last week, possibly due to the smaller, quicker cars young drivers are likely to operate.

Lumma Design reveals the new CLR 600 GT to debut at the Geneva Motor Show

By Aaron Turpen on February 18, 2012 - 5:35PM

The car, based on the 2012 BMW 650i Cabriolet, is designated the CLR 600 GT F12 and includes some impressive bling from the famous German tuner.

Ferrari GTOs are still top dog in the collector market

Unique Ferrari GTO Breaks Sales Record In The UK

By Nicolas Zart on February 18, 2012 - 3:04PM

Ferrari GTOs are rare, unique, historically significant and have continuously gone up in value where the last one sold broke the UK record at an ever increasing price.

Kia cee'd will debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Kia Will Debut Second Generation cee’d at Geneva Motor Show

By Keith Griffin on February 18, 2012 - 12:50PM

The Kia cee’d, which has enjoyed success around the world but has not been branded for the North American market, will make its second generation debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show with strong influences from the Kia Forte that was introduced this past fall in the U.S.

Hyundai, Kia sued in patent battle over alleged hybrid technology theft

By Anthony Faccenda on February 18, 2012 - 11:30AM

Hyundai and Kia are being sued by Paice LLC, who claims that the automakers violated patent laws by using the company's 1994 patent for hybrid technology. Paice was famously involved in an eight-year long battle with Toyota from 2002-2008 over the same allegations.

Lexus, Toyota, and Scion top JD Power & Associates 2012 Reliability Study

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 18, 2012 - 11:06AM

Toyota, Lexus, and Scion have all come out on top of JD Power and Associates 2012 Vehicle Reliability Study.

Astonishing Truck Drivers In Contest to win North America Highway Hero Award

By Keith Griffin on February 18, 2012 - 11:00AM

Where would the automotive industry and practically every other industry in the United States be without truck drivers? Well, there are some people who owe their lives to these astonishing truck drivers who have been named finalists for Goodyear’s 29th North America Highway Hero Award.

My Other Car Drives Itself Google bumper sticker

Nevada approves self-driving cars, let the future commence in red plates

By Aaron Turpen on February 18, 2012 - 3:45AM

The State of Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles and its Legislative Commission have approved regulations that allow self-driving vehicles to operate on the state's roadways, making it the first state to gamble on this future technology.

The Jaguar C-X16 made its Asian debut at The New Delhi Auto Expo 2012 In January

Jaguar Land Rover brings C-X16 concept plus 2012 lineup to Toronto

By Don Bain on February 17, 2012 - 11:12PM

As the Canadian International Auto Show opened today in Toronto, Jaguar Land Rover Canada presented the Jaguar C-X16 to our parliamentary neighbors, along with a somewhat refreshed line of offerings from the fabled manufacturer.

Ford tells Toyota: 'Our hybrids are better than yours'

By Anthony Faccenda on February 17, 2012 - 7:43PM

Despite Toyota's dominance in the hybrid market, Ford believes that their new line of hybrid vehicles are superior in both fuel economy and quality.

WBENC honors Ford as a top corporation working with women-owned businesses

By Don Bain on February 17, 2012 - 5:44PM

The Women's Business Enterprise Council has named Ford as one of America's top corporations thanks to its work with women-owned suppliers, a significant accomplishment as they are the first automaker to earn the award.

TrueCar.com proclaims Hyundai as top manufacturer and car brand in January 2012

By Anthony Faccenda on February 17, 2012 - 5:18PM

Catapulted by record-breaking sales, Hyundai's unbelievable January earned the automaker an A+ rating from TrueCar.com.

The new Hyundai Veloster Turbo price starting $21,500

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2012 - 3:24PM

When the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo hits the streets later this summer, reports indicate that the high performance 4-door hatchback could carry a starting price of just $21,500 before (destination fees), making it one of the more affordable hot hatches available in the US market.

Shelina Moreda riding for CRP racing in the 2011 TTXGP/ e-Power at Laguna Seca

Which is faster, gasoline or electric, and electric race action around the world

By David Herron on February 17, 2012 - 3:23PM

The StuntBusters on SPEED TV attempt to answer the question whether electric or gas powered vehicles are faster, and there are dozens of teams around the world doing the same thing in electric racing events on real tracks, under real race conditions.

Global investment group buys almost 6% of GM

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2012 - 2:32PM

General Motors announced earlier this week that one of the world’s largest investment firms, Capital Research Global Investors, has purchased a substantial amount of GM stock that amounts to nearly 6% of the company’s overall outstanding shares.

Ford rewards creativity at the workspace

Ford re-Kindles Innovation By Rewarding Engineer Creativity

By Nicolas Zart on February 17, 2012 - 1:44PM

There is no denying Ford is the rising star in the North American and global auto industry and by placing engineer’s creativity center place, they infuse dynamism in a changing automotive landscape.

President Obama's 2009 Cadillac limousine.

Top 10 Tales of Cadillac and the Commander in Chief

By Keith Griffin on February 17, 2012 - 1:37PM

Just in time for the Presidents’ Day Holiday Weekend, Cadillac has released its Top 10 Tales of Cadillac and the presidents they have ferried safely in their commander-in-chief travels.

The 2012 Fisker Karma review - the ultimate electric luxury sedan

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2012 - 12:59PM

Since I first laid eyes on the Fisker Karma at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, I have been enamored with the high performance electric luxury sedan with extended range capabilities and earlier this week, I was among the first journalists to drive the production ready Fisker Karma on US soil – a drive that met every expectation that I have had for the sleek new sedan over the past 4 years.

McLaren celebrates North American arrival of McLaren MP4-12C with video

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 17, 2012 - 12:51PM

McLaren is celebrating the arrival of the new McLaren MP4-12C in North America with a new Youtube video.

SI Swimsuit issue features sexy 2013 Ford Mustang GT ad

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2012 - 11:18AM

While the folks at Lexus have had a heavy dose of advertising around the new 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Ford Motor Company made their mark in a very sexy way with a full page advertisement featuring the new 2013 Mustang GT shown on the right.

Commercial Vehicle shift to natural gas spurring a mini-boom

By Aaron Turpen on February 17, 2012 - 5:20AM

While everyone seems focused on electrification through batteries and hybrids, commercial vehicles are moving instead to natural gas, a proven and cheaper green fuel.

3 Winners of DOE America's Next Top Energy Innovator announced

By Aaron Turpen on February 17, 2012 - 3:43AM

Winners of the first ever U.S. DOE America's Next Top Energy Innovator challenge include a hydrogen-assisted lean-burn engine design, graphene for lithium-air and lithium-sulfur batteries, and a new titanium powdering process. Each will be featured at the upcoming ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit.

Chrysler turns down $3.5 billion DOE loan, cites heavy restrictions

By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2012 - 11:05PM

Chrysler has officially withdrawn their bid for a $3.5 billion Department of Energy loan designed to help automakers revamp facilities for fuel-efficient vehicles.

CYPW Website has gallery of applications

Cyclone Power Technologies to assume prime contractor position with TACOM

By Frank Sherosky on February 16, 2012 - 6:11PM

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Advent Power Systems, a prime contractor with U.S. Army / Tank Command (TACOM).

PolyPlus named Edison Awards finalist on lithium batteries for 500+ mile electric cars

By David Herron on February 16, 2012 - 6:11PM

The PolyPlus technology enables lithium-metal-air or lithium-metal-water based batteries with a game-changing jump in energy density over todays lithium-ion batteries, and could bring us to the nirvana of 500 mile range electric cars.

Tesla and Daimler to partner on Mercedes-Benz all-electric vehicle

By Anthony Faccenda on February 16, 2012 - 5:39PM

Less than a week after announcing their upcoming Model X crossover SUV, Tesla Motors is set to collaborate with Daimler on an all-electric Mercedes-Benz vehicle.

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