Automotive News (Page 1163)

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.

The 2012 SRT Charger, Challenger, 300C and Grand Cherokee priced

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 12:03PM

Over the past few months, the only product available from Chrysler’s newly formed SRT brand was the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 but for the 2012 model year there will be 4 products in the lineup – with prices announced today for the high performance Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep models.

Tesla Motors (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock attracts short sellers

By Frank Sherosky on July 15, 2011 - 11:29AM

Despite the high tech electric propulsion and the lightweight of the aluminum body of the Tesla S Model, Tesla Motors stock is under plenty of pressure by short sellers. Question is, what does this mean for investors?

New rumors surface on the 2014/2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 9:51AM

Amidst news of the Camaro ZL1 and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the mighty Mustang, there have been endless rumors of what is to come from Ford’s pony car but we now have new rumors (with a fair amount of support) as to what we can expect from the next installation of the Ford Mustang line.

Honda steps up commitment to environment

By Hawke Fracassa on July 14, 2011 - 10:44PM

Honda has quietly accomplished a green milestone that will win the carmaker brownie points with environmentalists: 10 of its 14 North American plants now operate with no waste going to landfills, and the other four ship out "virtually zero" waste at all.

Opel Ampera available through car rental agency Europcar in 2012

By Gordon Block on July 14, 2011 - 9:21PM

The Opel Ampera, the European version of the Chevrolet Volt, will be available to rent in eight different countries through the rental agency Europcar beginning next year.

Enterprise, FedEx betting big on electric vehicles

By Don Bain on July 14, 2011 - 9:12PM

Enterprise Holdings is the umbrella group over Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rentals. They collectively own more cars than any company in America and, according to a post today by Marc Gunther on GreenBiz.com, they are expanding their offerings of electric vehicles just as fast as they can.

New rumors on the 2012 Camaro ZL1 horsepower surface

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 8:02PM

When the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 made its grand debut at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year, we were told that the supercharged 6.2L V8 would produce somewhere in the neighborhood of 550 horsepower – causing a world of speculation in the muscle car world but according to LSX TV, the Camaro ZL1 could pack over 570 horsepower.

Chrysler UAW Workers and the drinking scandal

Chrysler UAW workers caught drinking, smoking pot during lunch – for the third time

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 7:21PM

Based on an investigation by Detroit Fox 2 News, the Chrysler Group is once again faced with the issue of Union Auto Workers drinking alcohol and smoking what looks to be marijuana both before their shift and during their lunch break – this time involving employees at the company’s Trenton Engine Facility.

Ford introduces their Octane Academy

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:23PM

Today, Ford Motor Company introduced a new contest where wannabe racers can have a chance to learn from professional Ford racers like Vaughn Gittin Jr., Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan or Ken Block, studying in the fine arts of drifting, gymkhana, and rally racing in highly modified Ford products.

Are you guilty of crashing your car for cash?

By Don Bain on July 14, 2011 - 4:40PM

Insurance fraud is an unfortunate fact of life, but did you know some people stage auto accidents just to get a little cash from their insurance company in this recession fraught economy? Roughly five percent of British drivers under the age of 35 admit to having done just that.

Cadillac Gains Presence in Saudi Arabia

By Richard Gray on July 14, 2011 - 2:01PM

The sales of Cadillac models showed strong gains in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East during the first half of the year.

Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) $1B commitment in LNG technologies buys EV development time

By Frank Sherosky on July 14, 2011 - 10:12AM

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) already reported 35 year supply of shale gas alone, based on the 2010-consumption rate. But that isn't the only reason why a company like Chesapeake Energy (Nasdaq: CHK) isn’t waiting for Congress to pass the Natural Gas Act (H.R. 1835 and S. 1408).

Are CAFE requirements aimed at luxury European imports?

By Don Bain on July 14, 2011 - 2:35AM

The question is simple. Will the auto makers of brands like BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Maserati, Ferrari and Lamborghini be driven our of the U.S. market by standards requiring the average mileage of total vehicles sold in America to hit the currently discussed 56-mpg mark? To the lover of the exotic sports luxury car, it is a valid concern.

Saab 9-4X officially on sale

By Gordon Block on July 13, 2011 - 9:04PM

The first examples of the Saab 9-4X crossover are reaching US dealerships now.

Kizashi, Equator, SX4 drive Suzuki's success

By Hawke Fracassa on July 13, 2011 - 8:08PM

Consumers are using their money to acknowledge value when it comes to Suzuki automobiles. American Suzuki has won five awards for the quality of its cars and trucks in 2011, and those pats on the back for a job well done are translating into steadily growing sales.

Europe gets first converted Scion xB eBox

By Hawke Fracassa on July 13, 2011 - 6:48PM

The Technical University of Denmark, not far from Copenhagen, today took delivery of an AC Propulsion-powered eBox electric car. It is the first eBox to be shipped from America to Europe.

Honda aims high, thinks big with 2012 Civic Natural Gas car

By Hawke Fracassa on July 13, 2011 - 5:24PM

Business school instructors have forever preached that the way to succeed is to make and sell something unique. Honda, emboldened by this mantra, has taken the advice to heart with its Civic Natural Gas car, a new-and-improved version of the 28 mpg 2011 Honda Civic GX that makes its debut as a 2012 model this fall.

Toyota prices the 2012 Scion iQ, starting at $15,995

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2011 - 2:38PM

Today is the official media launch of the upcoming 2012 Scion iQ and with it has come the starting price of this new subcompact Toyota model – starting at $15,995 for US buyers.

Power companies say Electric Cars are cheaper to drive

By Don Bain on July 13, 2011 - 2:37PM

Electric cars have been in the news for some time now with the advent of products from Tesla and Nissan already out while Ford, Toyota and Mitsubishi follow close behind. Still the question on our mind has always been what does it cost to power these cars compared to a combustion car. According to a recent survey by a Washington, D.C. based research group, it can be as little as $40 a month. Will $40 worth of gasoline get you through even one week?

Detroit nonprofit, 4 others compete to win a free Toyota

By Hawke Fracassa on July 13, 2011 - 1:24PM

Detroit’s Focus:HOPE will be among five U.S. nonprofits competing to win a 2011 Toyota on Thursday as part of Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program. The point of the major philanthropic outreach from Toyota is to give away 100 cars to 100 American not-for-profit organizations over 100 days, with winners chosen on Facebook.

An automotive enthusiast's dream: working for Aston Martin

By Don Bain on July 13, 2011 - 1:22PM

Just imagine you are charged with engineering a part for the new V12 Zagato or sculpting the shape out of clay or planning the slick magazine ads Aston Martin will run when it is released next year. That could well be an emerging reality if you were among the students attending the premiere automaker’s See Inside Manufacturing initiative.

DOE supports next phase to recapture wasted energy from automotive exhaust

By Frank Sherosky on July 13, 2011 - 12:35PM

Automobiles waste more than two-thirds of the energy of the gasoline they burn; and most of that goes out the tail pipe as hot gas. The Department of Energy (DOE) sees the potential to recapture waste heat energy using thermoelectric semiconductors.

Fifty Chevrolet Volts to be added to NYPD fleet

By Gordon Block on July 13, 2011 - 12:28PM

The Chevrolet Volts are the first full-fledged electric automobiles to join the NYPD's fleet of 430 EVs.

Chrysler recalls 243,000 Ram pickups for tie rod issue

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2011 - 11:33AM

The Chrysler Group and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select Ram Trucks from the 2003-2011 model years over an issue with the left side tie rod that could cause a significant loss of steering control in the worst case scenario.

Leonardo DiCaprio to get 1st Fisker Karma, convertible and shooting brake coming

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2011 - 10:46AM

The first Fisker Karma to reach an American customer is expected to be delivered by the end of this month and when it does, Titanic star Leonardo DiCaprio will be the first official owner of the Karma in the US.

Lux Research ranks automotive battery and capacitor suppliers according to partnership potential

By Frank Sherosky on July 12, 2011 - 11:20PM

Despite the hype and the growth surrounding electric vehicles and energy storage devices like batteries and ultra-capacitors, the sheer number of competitors in this already crowded market may force companies to consolidate or create new partnerships in order to compete and make a profit.

Porsche launches Instant Intelligence for smartphone users

By Gordon Block on July 12, 2011 - 10:24PM

Porsche customers can now use their smartphones to scan QR codes in a new Porsche's window for information and multimedia on the go.

Interest high in Porsche's Laguna Seca race

By Hawke Fracassa on July 12, 2011 - 6:24PM

The Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway in October is in line to draw one of the largest crowds in track history. More than 50 drivers have said yes to the race so far.

The Dodge Viper sets the NJ Motorsports Park record

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2011 - 5:59PM

The Dodge Viper has officially been out of production for over a year now but in the last Viper-less 12 months, the Mopar supercar has continued to set track records around the country – this time shattering the old track record at New Jersey Motorsports Park.

Most Claims Dismissed from Toyota's Acceleration Defect

By Richard Gray on July 12, 2011 - 5:03PM

A U.S. District Court judge dismissed all but seven claims against Toyota Motor Company arising from the unintended acceleration issues that harmed the company’s reputation and worried consumers.

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