Automotive News (Page 1213)

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.

Egypt unrest could topple its auto industry relations

By Frank Sherosky on January 30, 2011 - 12:59PM

As the Egyptian nation finds itself in the throes of civil unrest, the investors in their auto industry watch with great angst how Mubarak handles the situation.

Cella Energy achievement may make hydrogen fill-up a reality

By Frank Sherosky on January 29, 2011 - 8:04PM

Cella Energy Ltd. just may have leaped over one of the major barriers to the widespread adoption of safe, low-cost storage hydrogen for automobiles and trucks.

Carl Benz invented automobile this day 125 years ago

By Frank Sherosky on January 29, 2011 - 12:15AM

It was 125 years ago today, Carl Benz taught the world to play, as he filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car.

BMW announces information on their new turbocharged 4-cylinder

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2011 - 6:36PM

We have known for some time that BMW would be introducing a turbocharged 4-cylinder in the US market and today, the automaker has revealed some official specs on the new turbo 4.

Ferrari unveils their newest race car – the Ferrari F150

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2011 - 5:38PM

To the average American car buyer, the name F150 is most commonly associated with the bestselling half-ton pickup from Ford but as of today, the racing world connects the name to the newest Formula 1 race car from Team Ferrari.

Nissan Passed Honda in Total Global Sales

By Keith Griffin on January 28, 2011 - 5:21PM

Thanks to a strong presence in China, Nissan has passed Honda in total global sales.

Lamborghini unveils the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2011 - 2:43PM

Lamborghini has used this week’s Qatar Motor Show to unveil the newest limited edition package for the Gallardo – the LP 560-4 Bicolore.

Auto Dealers Resist Plan To Pay Plug-in Hybrid Tax Credit

By Keith Griffin on January 28, 2011 - 2:02PM

Members of the National Auto Dealers Association are resistant to a White House plan to have dealers pay the plug-in hybrid tax credit directly to consumers.

Chrysler halts minivan production in Windsor due to supplier shortages

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2011 - 12:57PM

First Ford stopped production of the 2011 F150 due to supplier shortages and now we know that next week, Chrysler will be halting production of the popular 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country due for the same supplier issues as Ford.

Ford announces $6.6 billion profit for 2010

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2011 - 12:12PM

Ford has announced their net income for Q4 of 2010 along with the profit for the entire year and in the “rebound year” from the disaster of 2009, Ford Motor Company earned a whopping $6.6 billion.

Study Shows Diesel Engines Recuperate Extra Cost Quickly

By Keith Griffin on January 28, 2011 - 12:02PM

Carnegie Mellon University has released a study of diesel engines that show they recuperate their extra cost quickly.

Gumpert to unveil the new Tornante at Geneva Motor show

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2011 - 11:04AM

Gumpert has announced that they will introduce the second vehicle in their lineup when the new Tornante debuts in March at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Ford stock plunges 7 percent on open after 4th quarter profits drop

By Frank Sherosky on January 28, 2011 - 10:14AM

After closing up in anticipation of a good annual report, Ford stock (NYSE: F) plunged on the open after a dismal 4th quarter profit report.

Ford Smart Intersection Could Help Increase Safety

By Keith Griffin on January 28, 2011 - 8:55AM

Ford has privately funded a one-of-a-kind smart intersection that could dramatically help increase safety by cutting down collisions.

Stop-start technology especially challenging for micro-hybrid engineers

By Frank Sherosky on January 28, 2011 - 12:10AM

Denso, a Tier 1 supplier, showed two alternatives at 2011 NAIAS that serve the micro-hybrid segment of stop-start technology.

The 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe hits the scales

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 5:50PM

When the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe was unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show earlier this month, the performance world was introduced to the latest and greatest M vehicle and thanks to the folks at Axis of Oversteer, we know have an official real world curb weight for the new BMW M Coupe.

261mpg Volkswagen XL1 to see limited production for the US

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 3:55PM

Earlier this week, the Volkswagen XL1 Concept made its debut at the Qatar Motor Show and today we have comments from the German automaker suggesting that this 261 mile per gallon diesel-hybrid will see production with some of them coming to the United States.

2011 Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 added to 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award list

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 1:34PM

Chrysler Group announced this morning that the redesigned 2011 Dodge Charger and 2011 Chrysler 300 sedans have been added to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) list of the 2011 Top Safety Award picks – bringing the automaker to 7 vehicles on the list of 68 for 2011.

Ford stops production of new trucks due to supplier shortages

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 12:23PM

This week, Ford Motor Company was forced to halt production at their Dearborn, Michigan truck plant due to some suppliers’ inability to keep up with the demand of the rapidly recovering auto industry.

NHTSA investigating 2010 Ford Fusion over wheel stud risk

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2011 - 11:38AM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of the 2010 Ford Fusion over a possible safety concern caused by failing wheel studs.

Electric Car Prophet Agassi: $8 Israel gas cause for change

By Frank Sherosky on January 27, 2011 - 10:47AM

CNBC’s Erin Burnett just gave a short interview with Shai Agassi in Davos at the World Economic Forum about his startup, Better Place, and his opinion of electric cars in Israel.

Suzuki Super Bowl Ad Strategy Promotes Kizashi

By Keith Griffin on January 27, 2011 - 7:20AM

Suzuki's Super Bowl ad strategy is to save a few bucks and go regional in its top 14 markets to promote its all-wheel drive Kizashi. Makes sense in light of dismal sales numbers in 2010.

Two Michigan congressmen misguiding the hybrid EV incentive debate

By Frank Sherosky on January 27, 2011 - 12:06AM

Taking a self-appointed cue from President Obama's State of the Union Address, Rep. Sander Levin and Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan are obviously in favor of any incentive without reservation that supposedly supports Michigan jobs over more level-headed technologies.

2011 Washington Auto Show on despite inclement weather

By Armen Hareyan on January 26, 2011 - 8:23PM

The 2011 Washington Auto Show has released a statement that all the media activities planned for Thursday January 27th will go on as scheduled despite the inclement weather in the area.

Ford stock breaks out to upside post option expiration week

By Frank Sherosky on January 26, 2011 - 4:29PM

Perhaps it’s related to another Toyota recall, but Ford (NYSE: F) broke out from the open and stayed strong to the upside all day, closing near 18.36 on 64 million shares.

Honda stock a steady dream performer amid Toyota recalls

By Frank Sherosky on January 26, 2011 - 12:51PM

Honda Motors (NYSE: HMC) stock performance seems to reflect the success of its dream philosophy, its quality and its performance in the hands of its customers.

Toyota stock drops at open from new recall announcement

By Frank Sherosky on January 26, 2011 - 10:33AM

Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) got recalled this morning right along with its notice that another 1.7 million vehicles will be recalled.

Tesla Designers Creating All-Electric Model X SUV

By Keith Griffin on January 25, 2011 - 9:35PM

Tesla designers are well into creating the all-electric Model X SUV, a sporty crossover model that will be no larger than a typical compact SUV but will offer all of the interior space of a full-size passenger van.

Volkswagen sets Qatar for world debut of XL1

By Frank Sherosky on January 25, 2011 - 5:48PM

Where was this car at the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit? You’ll have to go to Qatar Auto Show to experience the future of mobility, a two-seat 1-litre car.

U.S. News Best Car for the Money Awards Not Inspiring

By Keith Griffin on January 25, 2011 - 4:24PM

U.S. News Cars has released its third annual Best Car for the Money awards and it is not an inspiring list for car enthusiasts. Maybe two of the cars will get your motor running, in spite of claims this list of vehicles earns highest marks for overall value and appeal in their categories.

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