Automotive News (Page 1152)

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.

Toyota lifts the hybrid endurance race challenge

Toyota Readies its 2012 Le Mans Hybrid Racer

By Nicolas Zart on February 1, 2012 - 3:57PM

Toyota has lifted the glove to fight in the rarefied world of hybrid endurance racing with its 2012 Toyota Le Mans Hybrid as Peugeot withdraws theirs, as the only alternative energy racers for the 2012 season.

A look at the Scion iQ, the smallest 4-seater in the world

By Aaron Turpen on February 1, 2012 - 2:38PM

The Scion iQ entered the North American market as a 2012 model in limited sales. It is the world's smallest four-passenger car to date at only 120 inches in length.

AT&T puts in record-setting order for CNG natural gas vans

By Aaron Turpen on February 1, 2012 - 2:04PM

AT&T has ordered 1,200 Chevrolet Express dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) cargo vans, its largest-ever order of CNG vehicles from General Motors.

The Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute with the SRT badge.

Rumors swirl around a future Dodge Dart SRT4

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2012 - 12:55PM

The Chrysler Group hopes that the new 2013 Dodge Dart will meet the same level of success as the Dodge Neon that left the lineup years ago and a major part of the Neon’s ongoing legend is the high performance SRT variant – a trimline that many believe will grace the new Dart in the next year.

The Mopar designed Fiat 500 Stinger arrives

By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2012 - 11:55AM

The fourth vehicle to make its debut at yesterday’s 75th anniversary of the Mopar brand was the new Fiat 500 Stinger - a model designed to bridge the gap between the standard Fiat 500 Sport and the upcoming Fiat 500 Abarth high performance models.

Lutz and Wagoner unveiling the Chevy Volt

Bob Lutz defends the Volt, calls on Republicans to be truthful

By David Herron on January 31, 2012 - 8:15PM

GM's former Chairman and CEO, Bob Lutz, blasts the right wing media for lying about the Chevy Volt.

Hyundai's Lifetime Hybrid Battery Replacement Guarantee not as good as it sounds

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 31, 2012 - 7:08PM

Hyundai today released additional details regarding its Lifetime Hybrid Battery Replacement Guarantee. Hyundai's one stipulation which it choose to omit, was quite an important one.

Toyota taking applications for TogetherGreen fellowships and grants

By Don Bain on January 31, 2012 - 5:16PM

TogetherGreen is a conservation partnership between the National Audubon Society and Toyota now taking applications for 2012 Fellows and Innovation Grantees in an effort to empower environmental leadership and save valuable natural habitats while forging community partnerships and rallying the masses to conservation activism.

2012 Mopar Jeep Compass True North Showcased

By Aaron Turpen on January 31, 2012 - 4:52PM

Chrysler released details on the tribute Jeep to the 75th anniversary of auto industry supply legend Mopar. The Jeep Compass True North is now on display at the Mopar event and will be showcased at the upcoming Chicago International Auto Show.

Mopar offers up the 2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2012 - 4:10PM

Today at the Chrysler Group’s Mopar division celebration of their 75th anniversary, one of the new Mopar-modified vehicles introduced was the 2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute – paying homage to the high performance Dart GTS of the 1960s with the sleek new compact Dart sedan sporting a unique look and improved performance.

Introducing the Chrysler 300C based Mopar '12

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2012 - 2:36PM

This morning, the Chrysler Group’s Mopar division invited the media and a group of enthusiasts to visit their Performance Parts Lab in Centerline Michigan and the star attraction was the unveiling of the new Mopar ’12 – a Chrysler 300C that has been modified inside and out as the third member of the Mopar brand vehicle lineup.

VW and Rolling Stone to throw Ultimate Super Bowl Tailgate Party

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 31, 2012 - 12:22PM

Volkswagen and Rolling Stone, the well known music magazine, have announced they will be throwing the Ultimate Tailgate Party for the Super Bowl along with 3,500 fans in Indianapolis. It sounds like it is going to be a quite an experience for fans lucky enough to attend.

Ford Global Driving Skills Program Aims To Save Lives

By Nicolas Zart on January 31, 2012 - 11:59AM

Ford has begun its Global Driving Skills for Life Program to better train drivers in the US and Asia and save lives.

Chrysler issues the first 2013 SRT Viper teaser

By Patrick Rall on January 31, 2012 - 11:32AM

We have known for over a year now that the spring/summer or 2012 would bring us the newest version of the legendary Dodge Viper and today, the Chrysler Group issued the first official teaser image of the 2013 SRT Viper leading up to the planned debut of the American supercar at the 2012 New York Auto Show.

30 Miles On One Electric Wheel with a RYNO

By Nicolas Zart on January 31, 2012 - 10:51AM

If the Segway leaves you feeling ho hum then maybe traveling on an electric one wheel RYNO would spark your interest.

Buzzed Driving Could Cost You $10K: Six Tips to Prevent it this Super Bowl

By Armen Hareyan on January 31, 2012 - 8:59AM

Did you know getting pulled over for Buzzed Driving could cost you $10,000 in legal fees, court costs, and increased insurance rates?

No Lark, Studebaker may get revival in Colorado startup

By Aaron Turpen on January 31, 2012 - 12:41AM

The startup company, Studebaker Motor Company, based in Arvada, Colorado, owns the Studebaker nameplate and is hoping to make motor scooters, cars, and more under one of the most recognizable nameplates in American automotive history.

Car dealers name Hyundai, Subaru, Lexus as best brands

By Don Bain on January 30, 2012 - 2:51PM

Hyundai, Subaru, Lexus are considered the best brands to sell based on the latest Dealer Attitude Survey measuring satisfaction with auto manufacturers, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association's (NADA).

Rare Toyota 2000GT Gets Sunlight Electricity

By Nicolas Zart on January 30, 2012 - 2:14PM

A rare, highly sought after Toyota 2000GT gets converted to electricity.

Mazda recalls 52,390 Tribute SUVs over brake fluid leaks

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2012 - 12:45PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mazda have announced a recall of the 2001 and 2002 Mazda Tribute compact sport utility vehicle over a concern that the brake fluid reservoir on the master cylinder could leak – leading to corrosion of essential braking system components and possibly causing a fire in the worst case situations.

The Pentastar V6 in the 2011 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Chrysler builds the 1 millionth Pentastar V6 engine

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2012 - 11:53AM

The Chrysler Group announced this past weekend that their Trenton Michigan Engine Assembly Plant had built the 1,000,000th example of the powerful 3.6L Pentastar V6 - just 18 months from when this new engine was formally introduced to the American auto industry.

Hyundai set for Super Bowl marketing blitz

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 30, 2012 - 11:44AM

Hyundai is set for a marketing blitz during the Super Bowl. It is going to be airing a total of five game-day ads for the big game, which airs on February 5th.

CARB Pushes for 15% Clean Cars By 2025

By Nicolas Zart on January 30, 2012 - 11:19AM

If you need to see where the automobile industry is going, look no further to California, the hotbed of the industry pushing a 15% Clean Car Mandate.

The Dodge Viper struggles in return to Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2012 - 11:19AM

Yesterday marked the end of the 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona which for the first time in 10 years featured a Dodge Viper in the field but sadly, when the race drew to an end the mighty Viper failed to live up to the success seen by Viper entries over a decade ago due to some early mechanical issues.

The Mopar '11 Charger doing a smokey burnout

Chrysler's Mopar division to celebrate 75th birthday with the Mopar '12

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2012 - 10:45AM

On Tuesday, January 31st at 8:30am (EST), Chrysler’s Mopar Performance Parts division will celebrate its 75th anniversary at one of their locations in the Metro Detroit area and among the festivities, the Chrysler Group will roll out the third installation in the Mopar branded vehicle lineup with the new Mopar ’12 – although there is no indication as to what this year’s Mopar-modified vehicle might be.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is just one of the many safety systems by Bosch

Bosch multiple safety systems reduce crashes, saves lives

By Frank Sherosky on January 28, 2012 - 7:17PM

Estimates show that nearly 90 percent of all crashes are caused by driver error, making advanced safety systems an important focus for automakers and governing agencies. Bosch offers a plethora of active and passive safety technologies, including driver-assistance functions that can help reduce the number of accidents and save lives.

Ford's forthcoming C-Max Energi wins 2012 Green Car Vision Award

By Don Bain on January 28, 2012 - 3:11PM

The Ford C-MAX Energi, not scheduled for release before this coming fall, has been picked as Green Car Journal's 2012 Green Car Vision Award winner during The Washington Auto Show last week for its high level of efficiency and versatility.

Lotus Formula One design to be called the E20

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2012 - 12:14PM

Lotus is dropping the R31 and Lotus Renault GP titles for its Formula One racers and instead changing to E20, in honor of the Enstone factory's 20th anniversary for the brand.

New Ford Fusion NASCAR for 2013 a harbinger for future NASCAR design

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2012 - 1:48AM

The new, visually distinctive Ford Fusion for NASCAR racing in 2013 was revealed this week and shows how the popular racing circuit will be changing next year.

BMW reveals details of the 2012 ActiveHybrid 5

By David Herron on January 27, 2012 - 10:12PM

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is a full hybrid series 5 coupe, 0-60 in under 6 seconds, over 40 miles/gallon fuel efficiency, and availability starting in March 2012.

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