Automotive News (Page 1243)

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.

EPA sets milestone for alternate fuel industry with regulation amendments

By Frank Sherosky on April 9, 2011 - 11:26AM

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced amended regulations that make it easier to convert cars and trucks to run on natural gas.

Toyota stopping US production in wake of earthquake

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 7:56PM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that they will stop production for five days over the course of the next month at almost all of their North American assembly and engine plants in an effort to preserve components as the full force of the Japanese hits the industry.

General Motors recalls 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedans for steering wheel risk

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 7:22PM

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has quickly climbed the sales charts but GM’s new compact sedan has hit its first roadblock as the automaker has announced the first recall over a risk of the steering wheel not being attached properly.

The Mopar Ram Runner in production form heads to Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 5:08PM

Last year, Mopar unveiled their off-road ready Ford Raptor-fighter known as the Ram Runner and after a year of touring auto shows around the country, Mopar will bring the Ram Runner back to Moab to introduce the production version of this high performance off-road package.

The Jeep pickup returns to Moab with the Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 4:41PM

The Jeep Wrangler JK-8 Independence comes to Moab to show off the pickup-Jeep style that enthusiasts have been clamoring for since the last Scrambler CJ-8 rolled off the line in the 1980s.

Ford among top honors for 2011 Edison Best New Product Award

By Frank Sherosky on April 8, 2011 - 4:37PM

Three of Ford’s latest industry-exclusive technologies – rear inflatable seat belts, MyFord Touch™ and MyKey® – took Gold at the internationally known 2011 Edison Best New Product Awards™ gala in New York.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition comes to Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 4:18PM

Among the 7 Mopar-modified Jeep vehicles that will be in attendance at the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah will be the Jeep Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition that made its grand debut in the Mopar display at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The Jeep Wrangler Blue Crush attacks Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 3:59PM

While some of the Moparized Jeep models making their public debut at the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari on April 16th are production vehicles with a handful of Mopar accessories added to make them even more capable – the Wrangler Blue Crush is an outrageous purpose built vehicle that would be hard pressed the fit in on any public road.

AeroVironment and NRG Energy to provide EV fast charging stations in Texas

By Frank Sherosky on April 8, 2011 - 3:29PM

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) has officially joined forces with NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) to expand the privately funded, comprehensive eVgoSM electric vehicle (EV) charging “ecosystem”.

The Jeep Cherokee Overland makes its US debut in Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 2:56PM

The SUV pictured below is commonly known as the Jeep Liberty to American consumers but to outside of the US, the Liberty is known as the Cherokee so to show a little Mopar love to a non-US model, the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari will introduce the US to the Jeep Cherokee Overland.

BMW and Brilliance joint venture to show 5-Series plug-in hybrid at Shanghai show

By John Matras on April 8, 2011 - 1:50PM

BMW Brilliance Automotive, a joint venture between BMW and the Chinese automaker Brilliance will use the upcoming Shanghai Auto Show to premiere a prototype of a plug-in hybrid sedan. The hybrid is based on the long-wheelbase version of the BMW 5-Series, a model exclusively for the Chinese market, built by Brilliance at its facilities in Shenyang, Chinyang, China.

The Jeep Compass Canyon is headed to Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 1:46PM

Jeep looks to shed the less-than-trail-rated capabilities of the refreshed Compass compact SUV and along with the Grand Cherokee front end for 2011 models, Mopar has added a variety of items to make this the first Compass that will tackle the off-road world of Moab, Utah.

Introducing the Jeep Wrangler Pork Chop

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 1:29PM

The Jeep Wrangler is known for its off-roading capacities bolstered by its lightweight but when you start adding accessories and optional items, the topless Jeep can get heavy in a hurry so Mopar has “trimmed the fat” with the Wrangler Pork Chop for the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari.

Mopar builds the Hemi-powered Jeep Wrangler Renegade for Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 1:05PM

The Jeep Wrangler Renegade headed to the 2011 Easter Jeep Safari looks like a pretty standard production-issue Wrangler but under the hood of this topless Jeep is the 6.4L Hemi from Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division.

The Easter Jeep Safari special show vehicles are announced

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2011 - 12:41PM

Every year, the Chrysler Corporation sponsors the Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah with thousands of hardcore off-roaders coming from around the country to show off their machines and Jeep makes its presence felt each year by bringing out a handful of Mopar-modified models sure to turn heads.

Chrysler unveils the Ram 1500 Express

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 9:13PM

In February the Ram Truck brand debuted a new entry-level half ton pickup packing the 5.7L Hemi engine with the code name “Adventurer” and today, Chrysler’s truck crew unveiled the production version with the name Ram 1500 Express.

Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class establishes new compact class era

By Frank Sherosky on April 7, 2011 - 4:42PM

Just as Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported March with a 12.6 % sales improvement over March 2010, plus the company's highest March volume and first quarter on record, the company revealed a new concept-class era with the Concept A-Class which makes its debut at both the 2011 New York and Shanghai Auto Shows later this month.

Electric Car Wars: new models, manufacturers vie for market penetration

By Don Bain on April 7, 2011 - 3:40PM

Maryland-based Genovation Cars has announced the unveiling of its G2 plug-in electric car at the SAE 2011 World Congress in the Detroit Cobo Center April 12-14. Meanwhile across the nation T3 Motion has just completed the prototype of its Consumer Electric Vehicle, designated R3, and is displaying it at their headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA.

Introducing the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 3:23PM

2011 marks the 100th birthday of the Chevrolet brand and to celebrate the company’s centennial the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette has been introduced – with the first Centennial Edition Corvette Z06 to be auctioned for charity this Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in West Palm Beach Florida.

Saab suppliers claim the automaker owes tens of millions

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 1:17PM

Yesterday we brought you the news that Saab had once again suspended production due to non-payment issues with some of their suppliers and today, a Swedish suppliers organization stated that the automaker owes tens of millions in Swedish currency.

Chevrolet Volt wins gold, OnStar wins silver in 2011 Edison Awards

By Frank Sherosky on April 7, 2011 - 12:13AM

While the Edison Gold Medal for the Chevrolet Volt highlights the innovative engineering that resulted in the production of the world’s first electric vehicle with extended range capability, the OnStar Mobile App won the silver award as the 2011 Best New Product in the Transportation in the Remote Driving Aids Segment.

Heckmann Corporation transitioning to LNG with Peterbilt 367

By Frank Sherosky on April 6, 2011 - 10:45PM

Heckman Corporation (NYSE: HEK), a water solutions company that provides turnkey sourcing, engineering, design and operation of integrated water pipeline gathering and management systems for oil, gas, coal mining, and utility systems has issued a purchase order for 200 Peterbilt 367 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks, making it the largest LNG Transport fleet in North America.

Ford using wind tunnel research to improve mileage

By Don Bain on April 6, 2011 - 9:14PM

A lot of things influence fuel efficiency and in efforts to meet Federally mandated mileage goals, Ford engineers are using wind tunnel studies to extract every possible mile per gallon by minimizing wind drag. As a result, the 2011 Ford Focus employs an innovative aerodynamic shutter system in the grille to deliver up to 40 mpg.

BMW Concept M5 world debut at Shanghai Auto Show

By John Matras on April 6, 2011 - 4:31PM

With the production version of the BMW M5 race-performance executive sedan all but settled for is fall arrival, one wonders how the BMW Concept M5 slated to be shown at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month will differ from the real deal. We suspect not much.

Chrysler alters production at Charger/Challenger, Fiat 500 plants due to Japanese crisis

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 2:47PM

The Chrysler Group has announced their first work stoppage due to the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis as the Detroit automaker has cut planned overtime at the Brampton, Ontario and Toluca, Mexico production facilities in an effort to conserve electric components sourced from Japan.

Shelby bringing 2012 GT500 Super Snake to the 2011 NY Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 2:06PM

The Shelby name has a long tradition of show-stoppers at the New York Auto Show but for the 2011 Big Apple show, Shelby is bringing out the new 800 horsepower 2012 GT500 Super Snake.

Fiat could increase stake in Chrysler within weeks

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 1:21PM

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne wants Fiat SpA to increase ownership of the Chrysler Group from 25 to 51% by the end of 2011 and if new reports are correct, Fiat could increase their stake in Chrysler by 5% in the coming weeks.

New 2012 Ford Focus Truly a World-Class Compact Car

By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2011 - 1:11PM

The 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback is a world-class compact car that is going to satisfy the need of almost every family of four or less.

Toyota Prius reaches one million sold in the U.S.

By John Matras on April 6, 2011 - 12:55PM

The Toyota Prius continues to reign as the most popular and biggest selling hybrid automobile in the world, Toyota announcing that the model reached one million sold in the United States since its introduction in 2000.

Saab production halted as supplier problems continue

By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 12:24PM

Saab production at their Trollhättan plant has been stopped for the second time in two weeks due to an apparent non-payment issue with unnamed suppliers who are, in turn, refusing to deliver items needed for production.

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