Automotive News (Page 1121)

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.

Green awarness is happening in the racing world

2012 ALMS Long Beach Street Grand Prix Results

By Nicolas Zart on April 15, 2012 - 5:11PM

The 2012 American Le Mans Series at the Long Beach Grand Prix didn’t fail to pout on a riveting race as well as further challenging Green Racing.

Adam Carolla wins Toyota celebrity pro race

Carolla Overcomes String of Defeats to Win Pro Celebrity Race

By Keith Griffin on April 15, 2012 - 5:01PM

His career may be stalling but Adam Carolla showed some cajones in winning the 2012 Toyota/Pro Celebrity Race.

Beccy Gordon to pilot Mistubishi i at 2012 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Mitsubishi Enters i Electric Vehicle at Pikes Peak

By Keith Griffin on April 15, 2012 - 4:36PM

Mitsubishi has joined the electric vehicle band wagon with its entry of a near-stock Mitsubishi i at Pikes Peak.

Future Porsche lineup may include a Panamera Cabriolet and a Cayenne Coupe

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2012 - 7:44AM

Porsche has revamped their entire lineup since the 2009 model year, and according to reports, more changes are on the way.

Beat the Traffic's 3D app. Photo courtesy of Triangle Software.

Beat the Traffic returns to the National Association of Broadcasters Convention

By Don Bain on April 15, 2012 - 3:08AM

Just two weeks ago Torque News reported Beat the Traffic’s milestone of reaching two million downloads, making it the most popular real-time traffic navigation app for smartphones, and now they have returned to the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas to reveal their new 3D app for broadcasters.

Subaru BRZ demand is pushing prices higher and deliveries into 2013

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2012 - 12:34PM

Overwhelming demand for the the all-new Subaru BRZ is pushing deliveries of the rear-drive sports car in the Japanese market into January 2013.

Volvo celebrates 85th Birthday with first mass-produced Volvo rolling out of the factory again

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 14, 2012 - 12:01PM

On April 14th, 1927 the very first mass-produced Volvo vehicle rolled off the production line at the Lundby factory in Göteborg. Now, 85 years later, the company is celebrating this special occasion by driving the same car out of the factory.

The American Le Mans Series challenges Green Racing

The American Le Mans Series Green Challenge At The Long Beach Street Grand Prix

By Nicolas Zart on April 14, 2012 - 12:00PM

There are many venues where you can feel the thrill and exhilaration of a Grand Prix, GP but those that race on streets offer an extra touch and Long Beach, California is no exception while challenging Green Racing.

Alfa Romeo 4C likely coming to U.S. in 2013

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2012 - 7:50AM

Maserati has announced it will be building the production model of the Alfa Romeo 4C that was introduced as a concept in Geneva.

Reversal of concept - acidic to alkaline

Daihatsu experimenting with hydrazine as a fuel cell possibility

By Aaron Turpen on April 14, 2012 - 2:41AM

Hydrazine, not hydrogen, and it has some very interesting implications for the development of fuel cells.

New study: Most gas pedal accidents involve female drivers

By Anthony Faccenda on April 13, 2012 - 9:15PM

NHTSA commissioned study finds that women perpetrate two-thirds of all gas pedal accidents.

Electric Renault Twizy launches in the UK, will it be a sales success? [Video]

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 13, 2012 - 7:28PM

Renault’s Twizy, a forward thinking new electric two-seater car, has begun it's official showroom launch all around dealerships in the United Kingdom (UK).

2011 Brammo Empulse, Steve Atlas riding, TTXGP e-Power race 2011 Laguna Seca

Brammo teases Empulse electric motorcycle details ahead of May 8 unveiling

By David Herron on April 13, 2012 - 6:57PM

The long-awaited Brammo Empulse electric motorcycle is due to be unveiled on May 8 in Los Angeles, after design changes forced more than a year's delay from the original production date in 2011.

Citroen Numero 9 images released ahead of Beijing Auto Show [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2012 - 5:56PM

Citroen has unveiled numerous images and a new video of the new Numero 9 concept that will be unveiled in Beijing.

Toyota putting its money where your mouth is

By Don Bain on April 13, 2012 - 2:53PM

By investing $1.1 million to further 4-H programs focused on water quality and conservation, they are putting their money in something that goes into all our mouths – clean, fresh water.

Robert Downey Jr. in Acura from Marvel's The Avengers

Acura Seeks to Get Mojo Back with Avengers Partnership

By Keith Griffin on April 13, 2012 - 1:14PM

It looks like Acura is aiming to be the cool kid on the block by sponsoring the world premiere of The Avengers.

The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Next generation Ford Mustang could go global

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2012 - 1:06PM

Many expect that the next generation of the Ford Mustang will arrive sometime in 2014 as a 2015 model – marking the 50th anniversary of the famous pony car’s first full year of production and some rumors are indicating that the redesigned Mustang could be sold globally for the first time.

Salvagers still looking for car that sank with the Titanic

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2012 - 12:19PM

Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the famous sinking of the Titanic which hit an ice berg and sank with a car that salvagers would love to find

Update: GM lab explosion didn’t involve Chevy Volt battery

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2012 - 11:55AM

This past Wednesday morning there was an explosion at General Motors’ Warren Technical Center that was originally blamed in part on the battery system in the Chevrolet Volt but more information has become available – highlighting the facts that this wasn’t a production battery, the battery itself didn’t explode and all of the GM employees involved are safe and sound.

Chevrolet Avalanche Ceases Production - Gets Deadly Trim Name

By Keith Griffin on April 13, 2012 - 9:42AM

Friday the 13th has proven unlucky for the Chevrolet Avalanche, which ceases production and gets saddled with a morbid trim name.

Study: Fatal car crashes increase on tax day

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2012 - 8:42AM

A recent study found that fatal auto accidents increase on tax day due to the added stress of filing tax returns.

The fastest-selling car in America is relatively new to the market

By Aaron Turpen on April 13, 2012 - 4:23AM

New to the market, cheap, very fuel efficient, and has received a lot of press attention since its debut. All adding up to it's being the one car in the U.S. that is driving off the lot as fast as dealers can get them there.

Toyota to debut the FR-S Speedster at Long Beach Gran Prix

By Don Bain on April 13, 2012 - 12:17AM

Toyota Racing will roll out a custom-built, thoroughbred Scion FR-S Speedster as sheer eye-candy April 13 during the 38th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

Chevy paraphernalia collector vies for Guinness World Record

By Frank Sherosky on April 12, 2012 - 7:54PM

Think 40 years of collecting items like Corvette miniature cars and you get a showcase of more than 2,000 items. Is it enough for the Guinness World Record? Charlie Mallon is hoping it is.

Ford looks to Dow for carbon fiber composites to meet CAFE Requirements

By Don Bain on April 12, 2012 - 7:01PM

In the effort to fulfill Federal mileage mandates, Ford is teaming up with the Dow Chemical Company to develop low-cost carbon fiber composites to be used in the component manufacturing process cutting 750 lbs from the weight of the next generation of autos.

Autocar design competition encourages students to be Original

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 12, 2012 - 6:29PM

Autocar, the well known British car magazine, is kicking of a competition for promising young automotive design students. The prize? A unforgettable internship with several of the top automaker's in the world!

The 1924 Chrysler Six from the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. Photo by Don Bain

Why you should visit the Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home and Museum

By Don Bain on April 12, 2012 - 4:12PM

Walter P. Chrysler built an empire in the automotive field with only a high school diploma, a burning desire to discover how things work and a childhood reputation as a master marble shooter who played for keeps.

First stop, Mrs. Riley's Publik House in High Bridge NJ

Men's Health 3000 mile electric car road trip takes electric driving a long distance

By David Herron on April 12, 2012 - 2:54PM

Setting out yesterday from the NY Auto Show, a team organized by Men's Health Magazine is driving across country in a Ford Focus Electric and expects to get to the Santa Monica Pier in LA within 10-12 days, setting a new record for the fastest cross country trip with an electric car.

Subaru shows off its vehicles with stunning new iPad apps for 2012

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on April 12, 2012 - 12:45PM

Subaru, the Japanese automaker, today has announced the release of whole new set of iPad apps for it's lineup of vehicles.

IBM, Honda and PG&E are teaming up to make a smart grid

IBM, Honda and Pacific Gas and Electric Company Team Up For A Smart Grid

By Nicolas Zart on April 12, 2012 - 12:32PM

According to an IBM press release, the company just announced it has teamed up with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, PG&E in order to facilitate a new pilot project for a smarter communication means between electric vehicles, EVs and our power grid.

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