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.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 9 2011 - 11:53am

Fisker Karma wins 2012 Design of the Year Award

The Fisker Karma sedan has won Automobile magazine’s 2012 ‘Design of the Year' award. The Fisker Karma won for its “voluptuous overall body form," as well as the fact that it is a technology leader in the automotive industry, since it is the world’s first true electric vehicle with extended range.

Mid-Day stock chart of GM stock by Frank Sherosky fro TorqueNews.com

By Frank Sherosky Nov 9 2011 - 11:33am

GM stock tanks on open after beating earnings estimates

This is a classic case of buy on rumor, sell on the news, as General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock took a dive after beating quarterly earnings estimates. Question is, what factors are affecting GM stock price dynamics?

By Don Bain Nov 9 2011 - 2:05am

Toyota voluntarily recalls 400,000 Toyota and Lexus models

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. just announced a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 283,200 Toyota and 137,000 Lexus vehicles to replace the crankshaft pulley on models with a V6 engine only.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 8 2011 - 10:12pm

The Dodge Challenger SRT8 ACR drops at SEMA 2011

The Chrysler Group’s Mopar performance and aftermarket division always brings out some great concept vehicles to the SEMA Show and 2011 was no different with the biggest splash being made by the Dodge Challenger SRT8 ACR – designed to pay homage to the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR that has recently reclaimed the Nürburgring production car lap time record.

A look at spyshots of the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 8 2011 - 9:21pm

The first official look at the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai has made huge strides in making their vehicles more aggressive which is best seen in their sporty models like the Genesis Coupe and the Veloster – and thanks to some leaked images on a Korean Hyundai blog, we have what looks to be our first clear look at the refreshed 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

By Don Bain Nov 8 2011 - 9:11pm

2013 Ford Flex to debut in LA, touting more horsepower, plus 1 mpg more

When the 2013 Ford Flex is revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show,10 days from now, it will be following on the heels of the model’s best year-to-year sales to date. In an effort to capitalize on that popularity, the seven-seat vehicle will feature an updated new front end, fresh new interior appointments, 20 hp more power and a 1-mpg improvement in efficiency.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 8 2011 - 8:57pm

T.27 electric car achieves 350mpg equivalent in RAC Future Car Challenge

The T.27 electric city car achieved a stunning feat Saturday, winning multiple awards in the second running of the RAC Future Car Challenge. Most amazingly the car achieved an astonishing 347mpg equivalent.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 8 2011 - 6:30pm

Chrysler introduces the Ram 1500 Police Truck

The Chrysler Group announced this morning that they would be offering a new police vehicle that would join the popular Dodge Charger Pursuit with the introduction of the new Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Special Service package – a specially equipped police truck powered by the popular 5.7L Hemi V8.

Split Axle Technology by Bosch for Peugeot 3008 Hybrid (Image Source: Bosch)

By Frank Sherosky Nov 8 2011 - 5:42pm

Bosch touts functional excellence at the Power of Innovation media event

At the Power of Innovation media event, Bosch, whose name is ubiquitous within the auto industry supplier base, showed the media its technical advancement that will help automakers in their quest to reach the latest proposed federal CAFE mandate of 54.5 MPG by 2025.

The 2012 Lexus LFA supercar. Photo courtesy of Lexus.

By Don Bain Nov 8 2011 - 3:35pm

Toyoda plans to revamp Lexus, build profits for Toyota

Akio Toyoda revealed himself to be a new agent of change soon after the media feeding frenzy played out last year. Toyoda placed greater authority with regional operations to enhance the company’s adaptability. This year, to shake things up, he cut the number of directorial positions to 11, down from 27, to limber up internal processes and allow quicker decision making.

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 8 2011 - 3:01pm

Nissan Jumps Into Full-Size Passenger Van Market for 2012

Look out Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Nissan is coming to market with the new NV3500 HD Passenger Van to take you on. Lurking on the sidelines is the Ford Econoline Van, a stalwart of multiple passenger vans. No pricing was announced.

By Armen Hareyan G+ Nov 8 2011 - 2:56pm

Go for 2012 Toyota Prius V if Active City Driver

The Japanese car maker has achieved its objective with the 2012 Toyota Prius, but it had to give up something to reach its goal.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 8 2011 - 1:53pm

BMW vehicles star in new Mission Impossible movie

(TorqueNews) - The fourth installment of the Mission Impossible series, “Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, will not only feature explosions, action-packed sequences, fight scenes, movie stars Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, and Tom Wilkinson. Several BMW vehicles will have starring roles.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 7 2011 - 9:17pm

Toyota wins 2011 Green Manufacturing Award

Toyota has won the 2011 Green Manufacturing Award, for the outstanding environmental achievements of its European operations. The award recognizes companies that show a commitment to environmental manufacturing.

The CP-E and RevoZport built BMW 1 Series M Coupe

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 7 2011 - 7:39pm

CP-E and RevoZport murder out the 1 Series M Coupe for SEMA

The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe is one of the sexiest compacts on the road today but at the 2011 SEMA Show, Custom Performance Engineering and RevoZport brought out an all-matte-black 1 Series M Coupe fitted with a variety of CP-E performance products to make it as great as it looks with the new 1M Raze P450 kit.

By Don Bain Nov 7 2011 - 6:16pm

Toyoda committed to change, newfound profitability for Toyota

Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota motors, took the helm right when the $115 billion company posted its first loss in decades. As the first of the Toyoda family to take charge since 1995, he vowed from day one to take his grandfather’s auto manufacturing firm "back to the basics" and return to building cars to make people happy.

By Don Bain Nov 7 2011 - 4:38pm

Celebrating the lifework of Raymond Loewy

Raymond Loewy is considered the “Father of Industrial Design,” and had an immense impact on the width and breadth of American institutions, products, goods and services. The man whose work spanned seven decades of American productivity would have celebrated his 118th birthday last Saturday if not for his death at 93 in 1986.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 7 2011 - 3:22pm

At SEMA, even the Mini Cooper has a Hemi

There are a great many cars and trucks on the floor of the 2011 SEMA Show that are powered by the mighty Chrysler Hemi V8 but none are quite like the “Maxi Cooper” shown on the right – a Mini Cooper converted to rear wheel drive and powered by a 650 horsepower 6.4L Hemi.

The 2011 Volvo C70 can use Polestar's software. Photo by Don Bain

By Don Bain Nov 7 2011 - 2:37pm

Volvo adds Polestar performance software to select models

Today Volvo announced for the very first time the availability of factory-authorized Polestar performance tuning software for several Volvo models next week at Volvo retailers across the country. The announcement came from Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA).

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 7 2011 - 1:06pm

2012 Nissan GT-R boosts power and efficiency

Nissan announced today the launch of the new and updated version of its much loved supercar, the 2012 Nissan GT-R. The new GT-R boasts more power, better handling, and improved efficiency. All while packing the same level of excitement.

By Patrick Rall G+ Nov 7 2011 - 10:49am

Sport compacts rule the Hyundai display at SEMA 2011

While last year’s Hyundai display at the SEMA Show focused more on their flagship Equus sedan, the 2011 SEMA display from the booming Korean automaker focused on the high performance aspect of their popular sport compacts – specifically the unique new Veloster hatchback and the Genesis Coupe.

By Frank Sherosky Nov 7 2011 - 9:57am

Bosch to host Power of Innovation media event today

Torque News along with other media organizations have been invited to join Bosch on Nov. 7, 2011, as the company brings together its leadership to address the latest market trends and technological advancements that will impact the car buying consumer – everything from smart navigation and driver assistance systems to estimates on the U.S. market penetration for diesels and hybrids.

By Hawke Fracassa Nov 6 2011 - 11:42pm

Toyota and Discovery Education court teens to teach them to drive safely

Toyota and Discovery Education are teaming to create the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge. In it, students in high school will be asked to create 2-minute videos "describing how they would encourage safe driving among their peers."

By Hawke Fracassa Nov 6 2011 - 11:16pm

Pepsi using HydraGen to make 178 of its trucks fuel efficient

Dynamic Fuel Systems Inc. (TSX-V:DYA) has sold a large quantity of its HydraGen product to Hydrogen Fuel Systems Inc. of Michigan to equip trucks that haul Pepsi products.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 6 2011 - 10:53pm

Tesla opening three new dealerships in US

Tesla is expanding its dealership network to three new locations across the country. The new Tesla dealerships will be in Bellevue WA; Chicago IL; and Newport Beach CA. This will lay the groundwork for the company to sell the Tesla Model S, the first electric premium sedan.

By Hawke Fracassa Nov 6 2011 - 6:46pm

Former Ford Motor Co. exec joins IMPCO Automotive as training boss

IMPCO Automotive has named former Ford Motor Co. executive Armando Ramirez technical sales, service and training manager to respond to and support customer and industry partners for all post-sales technical matters.

By Hawke Fracassa Nov 6 2011 - 6:17pm

Honda Pilot and Acura RDX help their marques claw forward toward 2012

Acura and American Honda Motor Co. both recorded sales increases for October, giving the Japanese car companies impetus to turn the corner toward healthy profits heading into 2012.

By Hawke Fracassa Nov 6 2011 - 5:44pm

Minority council makes Toyota 'Corporation of the Year' again

Toyota won a big honor this week: For the second time, it was named "Corporation of the Year" by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The award recognizes the Japanese car company's "continued commitment to minority suppliers and diverse communities."

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 6 2011 - 5:38pm

Honda Rose Parade Float Demonstrates Company's Design Woes

Try as it might, lately Honda has not been able to wow the general car buying public with its automotive design. Maybe it should borrow a cue from its 2012 Rose Bowl Parade float for something people will notice to overcome its design woes.

By Keith Griffin G+ Nov 6 2011 - 4:33pm

Hot New 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition Available in Limited - Make That Very Limited – Quantities

The 2012 M3 Competition Edition features Frozen Silver exterior paint and other enhancements to honor the 40 years since the founding of BMW M in 1972 but you're going to have to act quick because supplies are very limited and you'll need $81,000 to cover the cost.

Automotive News

Pages