Automotive News (Page 1154)

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 Prius could help lower hybrid costs

Toyota Prius Could Bring Down Hybrid Prices

By Nicolas Zart on January 24, 2012 - 10:57AM

Toyota Prius C continues the buzz about green technologies and making the world a healthier place to live in, but the bottom line is that we still have to manufacture its technology which in and of itself pollutes.

Chevy Volt fire: What did NHTSA know and when did they know it?

By David Herron on January 23, 2012 - 8:03PM

The NHTSA released a detailed report of the Chevy Volt crash test and forensic investigation last week prior to this weeks House Oversight committee hearing.

Weeky chart of Stans Energy (OTN: HREEF) for 2012-0123

Stans Energy confirms breakout from 52-week low

By Frank Sherosky on January 23, 2012 - 4:11PM

News of the Heavy Rare Earth Elements (HREEs) space has been dominated with China and companies like Molycorp. However, Stans Energy (OTN: HREEF) appears to be making a move after confirming a double bottom at the end of 2011.

The Nissan GT-R price jumps by $6-11k for 2013

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2012 - 3:32PM

While the new Nissan Pathfinder SUV and the Leaf drivetrain-based electric e-NV200, the Japanese automaker brought out the new, more powerful 2013 Nissan GT-R supercar and today, the company announced that the 2013 GT-R will come with a much bigger price for the next model year.

Kia recalls 145k Rondo, Optima models over airbag risks

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2012 - 11:39AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Kia Motors have announced a recall of over 145,000 Rondo minivans and Optima sedans over a concern that they may have been equipped with a faulty airbag component that could cause the airbags not to deploy in the event of an accident.

The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Ford announces bonuses, raises for salaried workers while GM and Chrysler wait

By Patrick Rall on January 23, 2012 - 11:04AM

Ford Motor Company’s President of the Americas, Mark Fields, sent a notice out to roughly 20,000 salaried workers in the United States and Canada last week announcing that these employees would be receiving bonuses and merit based raises later this year – marking the first time that the company has done this since before the auto industry meltdown in 2008.

A plug-in hybrid finishes the Paris-Dakar

Grueling Paris Dakar Top 100 Finish For This Plugin Hybrid

By Nicolas Zart on January 23, 2012 - 10:08AM

In the world of rallies, there are the Camel Trophy, Pikes Peak and the Paris Dakar that truly test the endurance capacity of man and vehicles. A plug-in hybrid, PHEV finishes in the top 100.

Saabs technical director jumps ship to Volvo

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 22, 2012 - 8:38PM

Saab is slowing losing some extremely vital employees, its engineers. Yesterday Saab's key Technical Director, Mats Fägerhag, has jumped shipped to another Swedish automaker, Volvo. What does this mean for the future of Saab?

What is common between Ford Focus Electric and plastic bottles

By Armen Hareyan on January 22, 2012 - 10:09AM

Ford took advantage of the past CES and NAIAS shows to present it's Focus electric car, which is expected to be sold at the end of the 2012 in the United States and has something common with 2 million plastic bottles. An explanation in Ford's recent release reveals how many clean car units the company may sell in the foreseeable future.

2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 with VIN 0001

One-of-a-Kind Corvette Goes for Major Coin at Barrett-Jackson

By Keith Griffin on January 22, 2012 - 8:01AM

In one fell swoop charity and one buyer's extensive collection got a big boost at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction with the sale of a 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 for six times its expected sale price.

Honda Begins Deliveries of 2013 Fit EV

By Keith Griffin on January 21, 2012 - 4:26PM

The 2013 Honda Fit EV, which was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, got delivered to its first customer: the City of Torrance, Calif., where somewhat coincidentally, Honda just happens to have its North American headquarters.

Fight Against Car Theft Reaches a Major Milestone

By Keith Griffin on January 21, 2012 - 4:03PM

Probably since almost the first car came into production, there have been car thieves but it took the theft of 3 Chalmers automobiles in Chicago in 1912 to form the genesis for what is now the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Should GM kill the Chevy Volt, stand pat, or create the Volt2?

By David Herron on January 21, 2012 - 3:45PM

Should GM cave in to the negative PR and politically motivated controversy over the Chevy Volt, or should they move boldly forward with their electric vehicle plans?

Nissan's Leaf and GM's Volt totalled 17,345 sales in 2011

How Did Electric Cars Do Last Year?

By Nicolas Zart on January 21, 2012 - 3:11PM

Despite a less than good week in the press for electric car and hybrid sales last year hint at better image than portrayed in the news.

A one out of 29 rare Aluminum bodied 300 SL Gullwing

Gooding Reports Spectacular Numbers!

By Nicolas Zart on January 21, 2012 - 2:36PM

With 100% of cars sold in yesterday’s lot, the other surprise was beyond the wildest estimates. But wait, there's more.

Natural gas from Shale not a clean "bridge fuel" and may worsen climate change

By David Herron on January 20, 2012 - 6:21PM

Some promote natural gas as a clean fuel for transportation that can solve both the climate change and energy security crises, but a paper released yesterday in Climate News casts doubt on that direction.

World Economic Forum to be electrified by Renault Fluence Z.E. and Nissan Leaf

By Don Bain on January 20, 2012 - 5:58PM

The Renault-Nissan Alliance is targeting the World Economic Forum, to be held in Davos, Switzerland from Jan. 25 to 28, with both barrels by allowing delegates to examine close-up and drive the Fluence Z.E. and Leaf all-electric vehicles.

Chevy Volt lithium-ion battery in the lab

NHTSA closes investigation of Chevy Volt as having no defect trend

By Frank Sherosky on January 20, 2012 - 5:23PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a statement today regarding the conclusion of its safety defect investigation into the post-crash fire risk of Chevy Volts.

1934 Ford Model 40 Special Speedster at NAIAS 2012

1934 Edsel Ford Model 40 Special Speedster at NAIAS

By Aaron Turpen on January 20, 2012 - 1:16PM

Legend has it that in the early 1930s, Edsel Ford was in Europe and saw some of the roadster designs being built by auto designers there and wanted one for himself. Being a Ford, of course, he couldn't just buy one. He had to have it made. So he returned home and commissioned Ford's chief designer at the time, E.T. Gregorie, to make him a speedster. In 1934, the one-off Model 40 Special Speedster was born.

Toyota Prius V - half minivan, half station wagon, all hybrid

By Aaron Turpen on January 20, 2012 - 12:35PM

Toyota Prius V arrived in showrooms last October and has shown steady, though not spectacular sales since. The "station wagon Prius," as it's been called, has also been labeled a "Prius minivan" by some. In reality, it's not really either of those things, but it is a hybrid.

Website for Saint Jude Childrens' Research Hospital

SPX Corp. to auction custom Ford Mustang GT for St. Jude Childrens' Research Hospital

By Frank Sherosky on January 20, 2012 - 11:55AM

SPX Corporation (NYSE: SPW) today announced that the company will donate a customized 2012 Ford Mustang GT to be auctioned off at the 2012 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Toyota concepts at NAIAS 2012 show synchronized design and technology

By Frank Sherosky on January 19, 2012 - 10:50PM

All automakers have advanced concept vehicles for us to eye, but the Toyota displays at NAIAS 2012 especially expressed a level of synchronization between propulsion and styling.

The 2013 Lexus LX 570 emerges more refined than ever

By Don Bain on January 19, 2012 - 9:11PM

Lexus full-size LX 570 SUV reemerges for 2013 sporting the new spindle grill, updated features inside and out, plus enhanced offroad capability at a base price of $80,930.

Mexican gangs using armored trucks to move contraband through desert

By Don Bain on January 19, 2012 - 5:36PM

In scenes making the Road Warrior films seem prophetic, Mexican gangs are battling for control of desert back roads in the North Eastern border state of Tamaulipas, using armored trucks with inch thick steel plating.

Operation Free backs higher CAFE standards

Vets Who Served Overseas Seek Higher Fuel Standards

By Keith Griffin on January 19, 2012 - 5:05PM

Some of the people who have made the greatest sacrifices for our country are pushing for higher CAFE standards so our fighting forces are no longer compelled to fight for our dependence on fossil fuel.

GM's CEO to testify before Rep. Issa's committee on Chevy Volt fire

By David Herron on January 19, 2012 - 4:43PM

The firestorm over the Chevy Volt battery pack fire is moving next week to a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, the hearing is to feature Dan Akerson, GM's CEO.