Automotive News (Page 1168)

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.

'Lizard Lick Towing' begins a new season Monday night

By Hawke Fracassa on December 4, 2011 - 6:26PM

The popular "actuality" ("not reality") series "Lizard Lick Towing" makes its season debut Monday evening on truTV. It features a repo team from Wendell, N.C., and there's never a dull moment as viewers tune in not only to be entertained but also to learn catchy phrases like "a dog is always safe in his own back yard."

GM may buy back Chevrolet Volts from owners concerned about fires

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2011 - 5:51PM

General Motors CEO Dan Akerson recently announced that the American automaker will buy back 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric vehicles from any owners who are foolishly concerned about the “fire risk” stemming from the recent NHTSA investigation into the safety of lithium ion batteries.

‎'Racing Dreams' a story of 3 tweens with Sprint Cup NASCAR aspirations

By Hawke Fracassa on December 4, 2011 - 5:22PM

The PBS POV project "Racing Dreams," which chronicles a year in the life of three tweens whose American dream is to become victorious Sprint Cup NASCAR drivers, is a poignant story that has won international acclaim, even before it has been aired.

2012 Acura TSX posts record sales but Acura and Honda struggle

By Hawke Fracassa on December 4, 2011 - 4:51PM

Acura's 2012 TSX sports sedan set a sales record with 2,691 units moving from U.S.-based showrooms in November, but the rest of the Japanese carmaker's lineup except for the RDX crossover SUV sold sluggishly to American buyers.

Chrysler leads the US industry in sales growth in November 2011

By Patrick Rall on December 4, 2011 - 3:58PM

November 2011 was another good month for the American automotive industry but the king of the hill was the Chrysler Group with a 45% increase over November 2010 - making the smallest of the Detroit Big 3 the strongest brand in terms of growth last month.

Chevrolet Volt owners among most satisfied

Chevrolet Volt Owners Most Satisfied, According to Consumer Reports

By Keith Griffin on December 4, 2011 - 3:16PM

According to a Consumer Reports owner-satisfaction survey, which drew responses from more than 314,000 subscribers on 2009 through 2012 model-year vehicles, Chevrolet Volt owners are the most satisfied.

Michigan vehicle supplier-manufacturer will outline its fast growth at Chicago conference

By Hawke Fracassa on December 4, 2011 - 2:24PM

Spartan Motors Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR) of Charlotte, Mich., northwest of Detroit is sending Joe Nowicki, its CFO, to present to institutional investors and analysts at the seventh annual Lambert, Edwards & Associates SMID-West Investor Conference. The conference is Dec. 8 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel in Chicago.

2012 Hyundai Elantra MPG to be re tested

Watchdog Doubts Hyundai Elantra's MPG Claim, Seeks EPA Re-Testing

By Katherine Tompkins on December 4, 2011 - 1:43PM

Consumer Watchdog asks EPA to re-test Hyundai Elantra's stated MPG, says stated mileage not achievable in real world driving

Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne receives major international award

Marchionne To Receive Global Leadership Award; Named President of European OEM group

By Keith Griffin on December 4, 2011 - 11:52AM

Sergio Marchionne, chairman and CEO, Chrysler Group and CEO of Fiat S.p.A, will receive the 2011 Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Leadership Award tomorrow night in New York City. In addition, he has been elected president of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

Pierre Loing named as new product planning vice president Nissan Americas

Nissan Names Loing Product Planning VP for Americas

By Keith Griffin on December 4, 2011 - 9:54AM

With competition heating up from such manufacturers as Kia and Hyundai who are combing great design with affordable products, Nissan is looking to shake things up with the announcement of Pierre Loing as the new product planning vice president for Nissan Americas effective Jan. 1.

Ford Racing brings out the 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet racer to PRI

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2011 - 7:36PM

The Mustang Cobra Jet has become one of the most successful names in factory-built drag cars in motoring history and at the 2011 Performance Racing Industry, Ford Racing rolled out the newest stock drag package in the form of the 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet with a pair of new engines and a handful of other features that could make the Cobra Jet even more dominating in the world of stock eliminator racing.

Toyota previews electric Scion iQ with its 3rd generation FT-EV concept

By David Herron on December 3, 2011 - 4:35PM

Going for hip urban youth, Toyota introduced this week at the Tokyo Auto Show the FT-EV III, the third generation of their electric Scion iQ concept vehicle.

Part of the Elect/HVAC team at the 2011 Saturn Reunion

Former Saturn employees meet for 2011 Saturn Reunion

By Frank Sherosky on December 3, 2011 - 12:47PM

Former Saturn employees proved once again at the 2011 Saturn Reunion in Warren, Michigan that Saturn Corporation was not only a different kind of car and a different kind of company, but its culture built by its philosophy is still alive.

Chinese company to make a line of colored tires

By Frank Sherosky on December 3, 2011 - 9:25AM

For more than 110 years, you could have any color tire on your car you wanted as long as it was black. Well, not anymore.

Ford unveils the 2013 Mustang Boss 302SX Concept at PRI

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2011 - 10:15PM

The folks at Ford Racing have done a fine job of offering up high performance, race ready versions of the mighty Mustang and at the 2011 PRI show in Orlando, the folks from the Blue Oval’s performance group brought out the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302SX Concept.

Electric car maker Aptera brakes, but can't avoid crash

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 2, 2011 - 9:16PM

Aptera, the electric car maker, has announced it will be shutting down. The company's website and President and CEO, Paul Wilbur, have confirmed that company will be closing today.

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT in Gotta Have It Green

Gotta Have It Green debuts on the 2013 Ford Mustang GT at PRI

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2011 - 9:03PM

Thanks to a variety of leaked company documents and images, we have known for some time now that there would be a new green color option for the 2013 Ford Mustang and with the opening of the 2011 Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando, the Gotta Have It Green Ford Mustang made its official debut.

Toyota introduces Aqua at Tokyo Auto Show, foreshadowing the Prius C

By David Herron on December 2, 2011 - 7:48PM

This week at the Tokyo Auto Show, Toyota took the wraps off its Aqua concept, revealing what, in the U.S., will be called the Prius C.

"Four Wheeler of the Year" Award Goes to 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

By Katherine Tompkins on December 2, 2011 - 3:58PM

Jeep’s 2012 Wrangler Rubicon king of the off-road hill according to Four Wheeler Magazine

2001 Honda Accord subject to airbag recall for deaths

Honda Greatly Expands Recall for Airbags That Have Caused Deaths

By Keith Griffin on December 2, 2011 - 1:37PM

Honda has greatly expanded a recall of Acura and Honda models in the United States for faulty airbag defects that have resulted in deaths. The recall could affect up to almost one million Honda owners.

Allstate Drops Homeowner Policyholders Who Don’t Buy Their Car Insurance

By Katherine Tompkins on December 2, 2011 - 11:36AM

Allstate saving money by dropping non-bundled insurance buyers in North Carolina and Arkansas

Jaguar at Play an Ad That Can Go Viral (VIDEO)

By Armen Hareyan on December 1, 2011 - 6:15PM

Jaguar is releasing its Jaguar at Play TV ad this evening, which some think may go viral.

MIT Algorithm Predicts Red Light Violators

By Katherine Tompkins on December 1, 2011 - 4:04PM

Researchers at MIT create algorithm to predict likelihood of vehicle running red light

ALTe at events like The Battery Show 2011 led to its choice by Forbes Magazine

ALTe Powertrain Technologies named by Forbes Magazine as one of America's Most Promising Companies

By Frank Sherosky on December 1, 2011 - 2:47PM

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe), developer of the first range-extended plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, was named by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Most Promising Companies.

Hyundai Sonata Sales Crack 200,000 for First-Time Ever

By Keith Griffin on December 1, 2011 - 2:24PM

Time was not that long ago that Hyundai was happy to exceed 400,000 in sales for all of its vehicles and now it has broken 200,000 in sales with the still new 2011 Sonata that has been on sale for slightly more than a year.

Daily chart of Toyota stock for 12-01-2011 intraday show 3 bullish price gaps

Toyota stock price dynamics show 3 bullish gaps

By Frank Sherosky on December 1, 2011 - 11:41AM

The daily chart of Toyota stock once again proves the dynamics of price do not lie, as three upward price gaps in the past five days of trading imply a major change in sentiment towards bullishness.

Lexus CT Hybrid Recycled by Fashion Designers

By Katherine Tompkins on December 1, 2011 - 10:07AM

Lexus hands over a dismantled CT Hybrid to four designers for The Lexus Fashion Workshop

2013 Scion FR-S production vehicle revealed at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

By Frank Sherosky on November 30, 2011 - 11:33PM

There was plenty of Facebook and Twitter chatter leading up to the reveal of the Scion FR-S production car at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, in what Hollis, VP of Scion described as the night Scion brought the SPORT back to the CAR.

Ferrari debuts 599XX at the Bologna Motor Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 30, 2011 - 11:25PM

Ferrari is debuting the 599XX with the Evolution Package at the 36th Bologna Motor Show. This new car improves on Ferrari's well-known supercars, by providing track-based technical features available to buyers for the 2012-2013 seasons.

Honda Accord ad resonates with 99ers, pokes Lexus (VIDEOI)

By Armen Hareyan on November 30, 2011 - 7:57PM

Honda pokes Lexus and its red-bow holiday ads in a new Honda Accord "Car Gift - Happy Honda Days TV" ad.

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