Automotive News (Page 1164)

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 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.

Mercedes-Benz Classic Center polishes the past’s jewels

By Don Bain on July 12, 2011 - 4:38PM

They are the classics that have shone bright over a long history of 125 years – the owners of these vintage Mercedes-Benz want them to shine just as vibrantly today. That’s when the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center (MBCC) becomes an asset as valuable as gold or platinum. There, over 50,000 parts from the model lineup over a century are available, not too mention restoration services from the company that built the vehicle originally and knows what the owners want now.

Chevy Volt Takes on Alaska's Wilderness

By Richard Gray on July 12, 2011 - 1:31PM

Despite Alaska's wild dangers, where a car can run out of fuel on highways, Chevrolet thought the Last Frontier state was a great place to showoff Volt’s capabilities.

New DeTomaso Pantera to debut in Frankfurt – with video

By Patrick Rall on July 12, 2011 - 11:18AM

The DeTomaso brand was reincarnated at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show with the Cadillac SRX-based Deauville crossover but the sports car that the brand is best known for will seemingly make its return at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show as the new DeTomaso Pantera storms onto the supercar scene.

2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminar to share future vision of auto industry

By Frank Sherosky on July 12, 2011 - 9:26AM

The CAR Management Briefing Seminars have been flagship events for more than 45 years, and one of the critical connection points for North American automotive participants and, by extension, the global industry. Leaders this year will share their vision of the industry’s future and its connection to success in Traverse City from August 1 - 4.

High-End Cars Insured as Farm Vehicles

By Richard Gray on July 11, 2011 - 9:40PM

A Jaguar XJ6 isn’t designed to plow a field, nor is a Mercedes SL550 good for hauling manure, but expensive sedans and sports are being insured as farm vehicles registered in unlikely farm towns such as Brooklyn, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

Chevrolet to offer diesel Cruze in the US

By Gordon Block on July 11, 2011 - 8:53PM

An inside GM source has squeaked about the arrival of a diesel-powered Chevrolet Cruze in the US market in two years.

Nissan Unveils Solar Charging System

By Richard Gray on July 11, 2011 - 6:19PM

Nissan Motor Company joins the rush for solar powered charging stations in unveiling a new charging system that draws energy from the sun and stores it in lithium-ion batteries that the company uses in its electric LEAF.

BMW opens virtual Art Car gallery online

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2011 - 5:00PM

Since 1975, BMW has featured 17 of their vehicles clad in custom artwork done by famous artists from around the world but rarely have you been able to see them all in one place so to offer the automotive world a closer look at the history of the BMW Art Car, the German automaker has put together the BMW Art Car Collection online.

Chrysler launches RedLineDodge.com at the 2011 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2011 - 2:49PM

Since separating from the newly formed Ram Truck brand, the Dodge brand has gone away from the Ram’s head logo to a bold font logo bearing the Dodge name with two red lines along the back and to recognize the new logo and new era of the Dodge brand, Chrysler Group has re-launched the official Dodge brand blog – RedLineDodge.com.

General Motors offers free car insurance on new models

By Patrick Rall on July 11, 2011 - 12:43PM

Automakers are always trying to one-up the competition with various incentives and features by General Motors has announced that they will be the first company in the US to offer free auto insurance on new vehicles – but only in two states.

AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV) achieves UL certification for its EV fast charging system

By Frank Sherosky on July 11, 2011 - 11:22AM

This is a significant milestone for AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV) and the EV industry as it is the first within the industry to receive certification and listing from the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for six groundbreaking EV charging systems.

Porsche ramps up technology to woo busy buyers

By Hawke Fracassa on July 11, 2011 - 10:55AM

Porsche Cars North America today began giving customers the option of using mobile tags and smart phone tag readers to shop for the luxury cars of their dreams.

Green and cost effective electric vehicles need Clean Coal Technology

By Frank Sherosky on July 11, 2011 - 10:11AM

Considering over 50 percent of electric power plants in America are run with coal, electric vehicles are heavily dependent on them to complete their green equation far more than admitted by green car advocates. Enter the solution to aid the equation: Clean Coal Technology.

Toyota launches new intelligent navigation system to reduce accidents

By Armen Hareyan on July 11, 2011 - 9:30AM

Toyota Motor Corporation (Public, NYSE:TM) has found a new way to reduce the road accidents as it is launching a new intelligent navigation system. Here is this navigation system's 5 main characters.

U.S. demand for trucks grows as gas prices fall

By Hawke Fracassa on July 10, 2011 - 9:24PM

As gas prices trickle down, demand for mid-size trucks and SUV leases is rising, a trend that has been consistent since spring.

Is the return to full production also feeding Toyota stock surge?

By Frank Sherosky on July 9, 2011 - 11:12PM

Talk about testing a price gap. It was just a few days ago that Toyota Motor (ADR: TM) showed signs of a breakout past overhead resistance on the weekly chart, which some believe was based on the 2012 Camry news. Then it filled the early May price gap 84.76 to 84.28 on the weekly chart with a Friday high of 84.90, but fell back.

Americans abandon unaffordable auto leases

By Hawke Fracassa on July 9, 2011 - 7:01PM

America's unsettled economy has made cash-poor drivers do whatever they can to get out of their auto leases so they can drive more affordable wheels, according to data from June analyzed by LeaseTrader.com. In June, 54.7% of drivers who abandoned or transferred leases blamed money woes.

The truth about distracted driving on our highways

By Don Bain on July 9, 2011 - 5:33PM

Almost all of us are guilty now and then even if it’s as innocent as taking too long to find the right setting for the climate control. From using digital devices such as iPods, cell phones, netbooks, tablets to just looking for your lighter or another cigarette – anything that takes your eyes and mind off the road for more than two seconds is a distraction. Such displaced attention is part and parcel of from 15 to 25 percent of all crashes.

Mitsubishi’s electric car plugs into the Sun

By Richard Gray on July 8, 2011 - 6:46PM

Mitsubishi has unveiled a solar-powered electric car charging station at the automaker’s North America headquarters in Southern California.

Lexus, Sinatra share same vision: 'the best is yet to come'

By Hawke Fracassa on July 8, 2011 - 6:17PM

Lexus has launched an "Engineering Amazing" advertising and marketing campaign to plant the seed with potential new-car buyers that "the best is yet to come" for the luxury marque. The new Lexus campaign runs past Christmas and into 2012.

American Highway Users applaud Mica Highway Transit bill

By Don Bain on July 8, 2011 - 5:53PM

Yesterday House Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) presented the outline for a new highway and transit bill setting transportation policies for the next six years. The American Highway Users Alliance (AHUA) supports the Chairman's decision to forward a bill reforming transportation policy, cutting red tape and expediting important projects that will move our economy forward.

Maserati exec jumps to Rolls-Royce

By Hawke Fracassa on July 8, 2011 - 5:10PM

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars plucked an executive from Maserati to add to its communications team today, naming Ruth Hucklenbroich corporate communications manager for Germany. She reports to Richard Carter, director of global communications.

Infiniti releases first image of the JX crossover

By Don Bain on July 8, 2011 - 4:59PM

On the seventh day of the seventh month of 2011, at 7:07 a.m., Infiniti posted the first image of the their new concept, the seven-passenger Infiniti JX . The new vehicle will join the luxury line next spring. Also announced was the launch of the "Power of 7", an social media campaign hoping to build a buzz about the JX Concept in advance of its global reveal at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 18.

Toyota bounces back in a big way

By Hawke Fracassa on July 8, 2011 - 4:56PM

Toyota continues to ramp up new car and truck production for North America and expects to go from 80% of pre-earthquake and tsunami levels in August to full strength by September. Eight of the Japanese carmaker's 12 models for sale in the U.S. and Canada have been at 100% production levels since last month.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reports sulfur from coal inhibits global warming

By Frank Sherosky on July 8, 2011 - 10:32AM

Hold the presses and the auto web blogs. The media has been reacting to coal as a cause for global warming when sulfur particles reflect solar energy into space? At least someone finally found one reason why the earth has not warmed up in the last ten years.

Honda Civic Si Coupe to become IZOD IndyCar series safety car

By Gordon Block on July 7, 2011 - 9:43PM

The 2012 Honda Civic Si Coupe has been tapped as the official safety car of the IZOD IndyCar racing series, receiving several performance enhancements in the process.

National Study Ranks Who Pays Most for Car Repairs

By Richard Gray on July 7, 2011 - 9:31PM

Arizona drivers are paying more for car repairs than motorists in any other state, according to a study conducted nationwide.

Army moms buy first Gold Star license plates

By Hawke Fracassa on July 7, 2011 - 6:29PM

The first special Gold Star Family license plates in Michigan have been purchased by Army moms at the Gus Harrison Correction Facility in Adrian, Mich., about 90 miles southwest of Detroit.

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