Automotive News (Page 1179)

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 front end of the next Nissan Pathfinder

The next Nissan Pathfinder teased in a short video

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2012 - 9:05PM

The next generation Nissan Pathfinder is scheduled to make its grand debut next week at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and tonight, the Japanese automaker issued two short (very short) videos giving us our best look yet of the redesigned front and rear end of the new Pathfinder.

The visual display of the new Lexus Enform system

Six features you should find in your new car in 2012

By Don Bain on January 3, 2012 - 8:01PM

As the impetus to innovation increases and makes safer the cars we drive, the new and refreshed features tend to come in annual waves. Here’s a list of the features any car you buy in 2012 should have. If any are missing, maybe you should keep looking. Improved fuel efficiency and safety are the hallmarks of modern motoring.

The 2013 Buick Encore with three sections uncovered

Another piece of the Buick Encore teaser unveiled

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2012 - 6:24PM

We are another week closer to the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and with this new week comes another look at the upcoming 2013 Buick Encore – a small SUV that will make its grand debut next week at Cobo Hall.

Rep. Kelly's HR 3768 proposes repeal of electric car $7500 tax rebate

By David Herron on January 3, 2012 - 5:20PM

The government tried to close his car dealership, he fought back, and now as a Congressman Rep. Kelly wants to kill the electric car.

Polk predicts auto sales will climb 6.7 percent in 2012, to 77.7 million globally

By Don Bain on January 3, 2012 - 3:45PM

The automotive authority Polk expects new vehicle sales in 2012 to rise 6.7 percent over 2011 volumes to 77.7 million vehicles, even as sales of light vehicles in the U.S. slow. Polk analysts believe the global economy will come through the current European debt crisis and buyers will return to showrooms worldwide in 2012.

Bentley's 2011 sales reach pre-recession levels

By Katherine Tompkins on January 3, 2012 - 2:32PM

Luxury car manufacturer Bentley says 2011 was a very good year, reaching to pre-recession levels. Here is how Bentley did it.

Introducing the new Chevrolet Camaro GT race car

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2012 - 2:00PM

There are plenty of companies in the US that have built their take on the ultimate Chevrolet Camaro race car but the German company Sareni United has announced that they are now offering the Camaro GT race car to teams interested in piloting an American muscle car in the growing International GT racing universe.

India's First Supercar coming to Auto Expo 2012 with rumored Honda V6

By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2012 - 11:23AM

In two days Indian car industry will experience another awakening when DC Design unveils India's 1st supercar at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, the country's largest auto show.

Fisker claims to be near completion of Karma battery recall

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2012 - 10:14PM

A123, the company that supplies the battery packs for the gorgeous new Fisker Karma recently discovered a possible coolant leak that could lead to electrical fires in the high tech sedan and today, Fisker issued a statement claiming that the majority of Karma electric sedans built thus far have had new battery packs installed through the new recall – just two weeks after the automaker was made aware of the problem.

Overhyped bashing of electric car charging station subsidies in the Washington Post

By David Herron on January 2, 2012 - 8:10PM

Demanding that electric cars solve global warming and foreign oil dependence overnight makes it impossible for electric cars to look like a success.

Mopar modified Chrysler 200 Super S coming to NAIAS

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2012 - 7:15PM

The Chrysler Group’s aftermarket/performance division ‘Mopar’ will once again have a heavy presence at the Detroit Auto Show, with the Dodge Charger Redline that we announced earlier today accompanied by the Mopar modified version of the new mid-sized sedan – the Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar.

New investment strategy: fill your garage with compacted aluminum cans

By Don Bain on January 2, 2012 - 6:55PM

In the process of complying with CAFE requirements automakers will essentially need to spend about $157 billion to double their fleet’s fuel efficiency. This will likely lead to years of rising sales for makers of aluminum body panels, turbochargers and other light weight components.

Going beyond hybrids, plug-in hybrid cars coming in 2012

By David Herron on January 2, 2012 - 3:19PM

Other than the Chevy Volt, 2012 will see the first introduction of commercially produced plug-in hybrid vehicles including the Ford C-MAX Energi, two cars from Fisker, and an actual honest to goodness officially produced Plug-in Prius manufactured by Toyota.

Mopar Coming to Detroit Auto Show with 2012 Dodge Charger Redline

By Keith Griffin on January 2, 2012 - 3:12PM

While being coy with facts on the 2012 Dodge Dart, Chrysler has announced almost complete details on the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline coming to the Detroit Auto Show next week.

Faster and longer range electric motorcycles coming in 2012

By David Herron on January 2, 2012 - 3:01PM

Electric cars aren't the only game in electrified vehicles, electric motorcycles are in a period of rapid growth in sales, companies, and capabilities.

A look at the electric cars coming in 2012

By David Herron on January 2, 2012 - 2:25PM

The Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt were just the beginning, we take a look at the electric cars coming in 2012.

Ford taking 30 percent of the water out of auto manufacturing

By Don Bain on January 2, 2012 - 2:02PM

Ford is beginning 2012 with an aggressive plan to reduce the amount of water used in the fabrication of vehicles and continue the drive to efficiency not only in their vehicle lineup, but the manufacturing process as well. The new goal calls for a 30 percent reduction globally by 2015 of the amount of water used per vehicle in 2009.

LA’s New Year’s arsonist arrested

By Don Bain on January 1, 2012 - 7:02PM

The first arrest has been made in Los Angeles thought to be the person responsible for 50 different incidents of setting vehicles on fire, some spreading to nearby structures, now estimated to have caused $2 million in damage. So far, no one has been injured in the incidents caused by the New Year’s arsonist. A reward of $60,000 has been set for information leading to the capture and prosecution of the perpetrators.

Tata Nano, World's cheapest car, recalled

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 1, 2012 - 5:49PM

The Tata Nano, which is known for being the world's cheapest car, is being recalled. Tata is replacing the starter motor free of charge to 140,000 owners of Tata Nano cars.

Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra interested in buying Saab

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 1, 2012 - 3:48PM

Mahindra & Mahindra, an Indian automaker, has shown interest in buying parts of the bankrupt Swedish automaker, Saab.

Honda is the mfgr with a CNG model, a version of the Civic.

Natural gas fueling to get boost in 2012

By Don Bain on December 31, 2011 - 8:18PM

The use of natural gas as a fuel for vehicles has not gotten far primarily due to the lack of refueling stations that deliver the compressed or liquid fuel. During 2012 and the next couple years, T. Boone Pickens, famed industrialist and proponent of natural gas usage, intends to install pumps at 150 truck stops nationwide to service the growing number of commercial vehicles capable of running on the liquid form of the gas.

Will Tesla make Money in 2012?

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 31, 2011 - 3:31PM

Tesla, the electric car company, has never turned a profit from making cars. Something many in the automotive and financial world are wondering, “Will Tesla make money in 2012?”

Kia Ray marks Korea's first Electric Vehicle

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 31, 2011 - 11:39AM

Kia has announced the company's first electric vehicle, the Kia Ray. This marks an important milestone not just for Kia, but Korea as as a whole, since this will be Korea's first electric vehicle to hit the market.

GM issues 2012 Chevy Sonic recall for missing brake pads

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2011 - 5:13PM

General Motors and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a fresh recall of select 2012 Chevrolet Sonic models because they may have been assembled without the proper number of brake pads – which could potentially lead to more damage to the braking system and decreased braking abilities.

The Lincoln Town Car was a standard limo from 1981 to 2011.

Termination of the Lincoln Town Car marks the end of an era

By Don Bain on December 30, 2011 - 4:06PM

The Lincoln Town Car has been the standard bearer for the limousine industry in the U.S. and Canada for the last 30 years. Since its introduction in 1981, in standard production models and modified chauffeured variations, the Lincoln Town Car has delivered countless executives, officials and dignitaries to their respective destinations in elegance, comfort and style.

2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible a Mistake with All That Power

By Keith Griffin on December 30, 2011 - 11:04AM

The web is alive with the rumor that Ford is going to introduce a 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at the Detroit Auto Show - and from this viewpoint it's a horrible idea. In what world does a driver need a 650 horsepower V8 with a soft-top convertible? It's got death trap written all over it.

Ford Brand Number One for 2011, but Another Company Wins Overall

By Keith Griffin on December 30, 2011 - 9:42AM

With just a couple sales days left, Ford is saying it has broken the 2 million vehicles sold barrier for the first time in four years, making it the top brand for 2011, but not the top manufacturer. Another company should end the year with that designation.

Authorities concerned by cyber-security of cars

By Don Bain on December 29, 2011 - 9:17PM

Federal authorities are growing increasingly alarmed that our automobiles, being ever more computer, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and satellite connected, could possibly be hacked en masse by enemies of America with bad intent. The nightmare scenarios are unsettling, to say the least.

Fisker announces recall of the Karma following A123's disclosure of battery pack mistake

By David Herron on December 29, 2011 - 8:21PM

The companies identified a manufacturing flaw, and are of course issuing a recall.

The Teddy Nissan dealership in the Bronx is #1 in NYC

Two entrepreneurs turn Bronx showroom into the top Nissan dealership in NYC

By Don Bain on December 29, 2011 - 4:32PM

Two New York entrepreneurs took over a Nissan dealership site in the Bronx during 2009 that had been closed for over a year. Since then, Ted Bessen and Steven Risso have turned the showroom into the top Nissan dealership in the Big Apple, creating 80 much-needed jobs in the beleaguered borough in the process. This dynamic duo has recently added a VW dealership a few blocks away to their holdings, with plans to boost the business in a similar fashion.

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