Automotive News (Page 1187)

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.

GM introduces industry first center air bag

Front-center air bag a first for GM and the auto industry

By Frank Sherosky on October 2, 2011 - 12:11PM

How many automotive air bags does it take to save a life in a side-impact crash? According to General Motors (NYSE: GM) at least one more than what you may have now, in the center between the driver and the front passenger.

2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Linley edition

Bentley Pairs with Linley for 10 Ultra-Exclusive Continental Flying Spurs for China

By Keith Griffin on October 2, 2011 - 12:10AM

Bentley has decided to make its already highly distinct Continental Flyer Spur even more unsual by producing a limited edition of 10 of the four-door luxury sedans in conjunction with Linley, a leading British design firm.

New Wrights Mazda auto dealership opens in UK to pomp and circumstance

By Hawke Fracassa on October 2, 2011 - 12:02AM

A new Mazda dealership opened today in Beccles in the United Kingdom. Wrights Mazda's opening brings the Japanese carmaker's cars to customers in northeast Suffolk in the UK for the first time, the daily Norwich Evening News in Norfolk reported today on its Web site.

Yokohama Blue Earth Toyota Prius with orange tires

Green Technology Exhibit Focuses on Yokohama Tire Made from Orange Peels

By Keith Griffin on October 1, 2011 - 11:46PM

Visitors to Boston might want to check out the opening of the Green Tire Technology Display opening at the Museum of Science in Boston. Actually, green may not be the right word because orange – as in orange peels - is the new green in this display.

Mazda expanding by building 7 parts distribution centers, starting in Dallas

By Hawke Fracassa on October 1, 2011 - 11:01PM

Mazda North American Operations has built and opened a Dallas / Fort Worth Parts Distribution Center to service 110 Mazda dealerships in the Southwestern United States and Mexico.

Mercedes-Benz Perfume: Here is how it smells

By Armen Hareyan on October 1, 2011 - 2:30PM

Recently renowned perfumer Olivier Cresp presented Mercedes Benz Perfume: the first fragrance for men. It has three distinct types of scents.

Kia to introduce Hyundai i10-based electric vehicle by the end of 2011

By Gordon Block on October 1, 2011 - 1:13PM

Kia has announced that it will build an electric vehicle based on the Hyundai i10 BlueOn previewed at the Frankfurt Auto Show last month, with plans for more EVs by 2014.

Porsche Panamera Stolen After Test Driving

By Armen Hareyan on October 1, 2011 - 8:38AM

An expensive high-performance Porsche Panamera is stolen from a Princetone Porsche in New Jersey after two men test drove it. Here is how they did it and what dealerships should know to brace for this new kind of high tech car stealing.

Nissan gives contestants the chance to win a 4-day road trip in a 2012 Versa sedan

By Gordon Block on September 30, 2011 - 9:48PM

Nissan has a contest going called the Versa Road Trip, where contestants can describe their dream road trip and choose three of their Facebook friends to bring along for a chance to take that trip in a brand-new Versa sedan.

New 2012 Toyota Tundra truck flush with options

By Hawke Fracassa on September 30, 2011 - 6:50PM

Toyota has come up with several options and option packages to choose from to equip a new 2012 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck. New models were introduced today by Toyota and while no prices were announced, the Japanese carmaker has in general been holding the line on MSRPs. The 2011 Tundras started at around $24,000 for bare-bones models but cost $43,000 or more, well-equipped.

The first tips for teen drivers probably dates back to this 1915 Packard

Ten Hip Tips for Teen Drivers

By Keith Griffin on September 30, 2011 - 5:36PM

There's nothing older drivers like to do more than offer tips for new teen drivers. Well, with some help from Edmunds.com, here is the TorqueNews.com Best Hip Tips for Teen Drivers.

Michelin 1st Partner for Project 56 DeltaWing Prototype to Run 24 Hour LeMans

By Kate McLeod on September 30, 2011 - 5:13PM

Michelin announced today that it will be the first major technical partner to support the Project 56 DeltaWing prototype car running in the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Chrysler Group recalls select V6-powered Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler models

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 2:22PM

The Chrysler Group has issued a voluntary recall of select Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles that carry the popular new 3.6L Pentastar V6 due to a concern of debris left over from the manufacturing process causing a possible loss of power.

How politics fail America's need for energy independence

By Frank Sherosky on September 30, 2011 - 2:09PM

No less than eight presidents and multiple congressional sessions said they would put America on the path to energy independence. All failed, here’s why and how that can change with the NAT GAS Act.

Harley-Davidson teaches 4 women to ride, making their dreams come true

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 2:08PM

This is an exciting week for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand and four amazing women because it just launched a new and thrilling video series. The series is entitled My Time to Ride.

Used cars from Mexico soon will be accessible to Canadians

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 2:03PM

There are many automobiles that would be perfect for the roads in Canada; however, they have not been available for Canadians to purchase them. Things may be changing though, as the country may soon be receiving many different cars from Mexico.

The 2012 Ford F150 EcoBoost offers 756 miles on a single tank of gas

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 1:23PM

Ford has just rolled out the information on the 2012 Ford F150 and while changes are fairly minimal for America’s bestselling trucks, a new standard fuel tank in select models will allow properly equipped 2012 F150 pickups go up to 756 miles on a single tank of gasoline.

Honda announces pricing and availability on 2012 Civic Natural Gas

By Gordon Block on September 30, 2011 - 12:49PM

Honda has announced the MSRP of the 2012 Civic Natural gas starting at $26,155, with a massive expansion of availability to 200 dealers across the country.

Chevy allows customers to donate their rebates to breast cancer research

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 12:41PM

Chevrolet will be partnering up with the American Cancer Society to continue the everlasting fight against breast cancer. The partnership comes at a very interesting time as well.

Car start buttons to detect blood-alcohol levels

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 11:46AM

The auto supplier, Takata, based in Auburn Hills is partnering with TruTouch, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and they are working on an incredibly innovative project. The two companies are working on a device that will be able to check a driver's blood-alcohol level through their skin.

Weekly chart of GM stock up to 9/30/2011

S&P upgrades GM credit rating, places Ford on upgrade watch, and GM responds

By Frank Sherosky on September 30, 2011 - 11:38AM

In an update, GM responded to the rating agency, Standard & Poor's of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) credit rating in direct response to the company's new four-year-labor deal with the UAW. Question still remains, though: Will it make much of a difference to the present stock price in light of overwhelming economic conditions affecting the entire auto stock sector?

Introducing the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2011 - 11:10AM

BMW has just introduced the latest addition to their family of high end luxury “green” vehicles with the formal announcement of the new BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Series.

Groups fight automaker claims that fuel efficient cars cost more

By KC Kelly on September 30, 2011 - 10:36AM

There have been unfavorable claims being made by the auto industry. Some are saying that if improvements are made to cars to make them more efficient as far as staying below mandatory emissions levels, then the cars would become unaffordable.

Unser Jr. arrested for drinking, driving 101 mph in neighborhood drag race

By Hawke Fracassa on September 30, 2011 - 12:49AM

Retired IRL IndyCar driver "Little Al" Al Unser Jr., who won the Indianapolis 500 twice in a storied 25-year career racing fast cars, was caught by out-of-breath sheriff's deputies in New Mexico driving 101 mph early Thursday but was released from police custody almost immediately.

Cutaway image of the cyclone Power external combustion engine

Cyclone Power taps former White House Climate Change Task Force member as advisor

By Frank Sherosky on September 30, 2011 - 12:31AM

Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced that it has signed an advisory agreement with former President Bill Clinton's former Chairman of the White House Climate Change Task Force, Roger Ballentine and his company, Green Strategies Inc.

Subaru snags social media guru Sheriece Matias from VW

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 11:35PM

Subaru of America Inc. has hired a new manager of corporate communications. She is Sheriece Matias, and she reports to Michael McHale, director of corporate communications for the Japanese car company.

New Mitsubishi dealership in New Hampshire replaces shuttered Jeep store

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 10:50PM

A new Mitsubishi auto dealership is opening in November near Portsmouth, N.H., in the town of Stratham. Stratham Mitsubishi is setting up shop at the same location where new Jeeps were sold for almost half a century until hard economic times choked off sales and put the dealership out of business.

2012 Toyota Camry ready to drive in Miami

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 9:15PM

With the hoopla over the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry dying down, the Japanese carmaker is seeking to revive the frenzy. The next step in doing that takes place next month in Florida, when Toyota hosts two single-day ride-and-drive luncheons for the automotive press to drum up more interest in this 2012 Camry.

Free 'MyMazda' iPhone app debuts today and comes soon to Androids

By Hawke Fracassa on September 29, 2011 - 8:26PM

Mazda today launched an all-new "MyMazda" iPhone App that provides owners of its sporty cars access to service offers and scheduled maintenance reminders for free. It can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. Soon, Android users will also be able to use "MyMazda," too.

Nissan expands LEAF electric car availability to six more states

By Gordon Block on September 29, 2011 - 8:20PM

Nissan's 100%-electric LEAF is now available to order in six more states, with plans to deliver on those orders beginning in December.

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