Automotive News (Page 1182)

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.

GM China ATC Phase 2 to be open by 2nd Half of 2012

Phase 2 of GM China Advanced Technical Center to be operational in 2012

By Frank Sherosky on December 21, 2011 - 9:14AM

The second phase of the General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) China Advanced Technical Center (ATC), the most comprehensive advanced automotive technology development center in China, is on track to open in the second half of 2012.

Bob Lutz stands before the Via Pickup eREV. Photo courtesy of Via

Bob Lutz returns to NAIAS with Via's long range Pickup, SUV and Van

By Don Bain on December 21, 2011 - 3:59AM

Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors, who envisioned the Chevy Volt, will return to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to introduce the world's first long range electric Pickup Truck, SUV and Van to the media on January 10, 2012 at 12:15 pm EST.

1938 Cadillac convertible parade limousine

Presidential Cadillac to be auctioned in Phoenix

By Katherine Tompkins on December 20, 2011 - 9:11PM

A 1938 Cadillac convertible parade limousine originally ordered for Franklin Roosevelt will be on the auction block at RM Auctions’ Phoenix sale on January 19, 2012

Tesla Model S pricing announced, no price increase this time!

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 20, 2011 - 8:16PM

The Tesla Model S pricing for the full range of Model S trims has been announced. Luckily for the roughly 6,000 people who have put down deposits on Model S sedans, there is no price increase like there was on the Tesla Roadster.

GM's CEO Akerson wants to build 60,000 Volt's in 2012

By David Herron on December 20, 2011 - 7:42PM

Confidence abounds that they can fix the problems, and getting back to production and sales.

LA Auto Show Compresses 70-hour Move in 2 Minutes

By Armen Hareyan on December 20, 2011 - 5:52PM

The organizers of the Los Angeles Auto Show have put together a 2 minute video clip that compresses the cleanup of cars from the Convention Center, which took 70 hours to complete.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Limited Arctic Edition

Win a Chance to Dig Up Jeep Wrangler Arctic at Winter X Games

By Keith Griffin on December 20, 2011 - 4:28PM

Got a penchant to attend the 2012 Winter X Games in Aspen and drive home in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic edition? Then get thee to Twitter, Facebook or the Jeep blog for your shot at doing both.

The 1967 Mustang convertible body shell is the fourth reproduction body licensed

Build a new 1967 Ford Mustang convertible

By Katherine Tompkins on December 20, 2011 - 4:03PM

Ford adds body shell for the 1967 Mustang convertible to its list of licensed Ford Restoration parts

2012 Toyota RAV4 gets slight price increase

Prices for 2012 Toyota RAV4 Reflect Competitive Segment

By Keith Griffin on December 20, 2011 - 11:54AM

Responding to a competitive marketplace in the compact SUV class, Toyota has basically held the line on price increases for the 2012 Toyota RAV4 and in some instances even offered slight decreases.

The interior teaser of the new Lexus Concept

Toyota Motors teases the Lexus Concept bound for Detroit

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2011 - 11:35AM

Last week, Toyota issued a tightly cropped teaser shot of the new Lexus Concept set to debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and we now have our newest teaser of what looks to be a new Lexus sports car – this time focusing on the interior of the luxury concept.

Cadillac and OnStar will present at 2012 CES

Cadillac and OnStar team up at 2012 Consumer Electronics Show

By Frank Sherosky on December 19, 2011 - 7:20PM

OnStar and Cadillac are showcasing their latest technologies at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (2012 CES) from Jan. 10-13 in Las Vegas.

IIHS says BMW X3 a top safety pick

By Katherine Tompkins on December 19, 2011 - 5:12PM

BMW’s premium sports activity vehicle, the X3, gets Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating in all test categories

Toyota announces the price of the 2012 Prius Liftback

By David Herron on December 19, 2011 - 4:56PM

The 2012 Toyota Prius Liftback received updates and enhancements, and a slightly higher MSRP, reflecting a price increase ranging from 2.0 percent to 4.3 percent.

Ford and Cambridge designing vehicles for the visually impaired

By Katherine Tompkins on December 19, 2011 - 3:35PM

Ford’s engineers are taking advantage of Cambridge University’s experts to design vehicles for people with vision problems

The front end of the 2013 Dodge Dart R/T

Allpar offers a new teaser of the 2013 Dodge Dart R/T

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2011 - 3:13PM

Dodge has been slowly unveiling the 2013 Dodge Dart through tightly cropped images of the inside and outside of the new C segment sedan but the Chrysler Group enthusiasts/authorities at Allpar have dug up the newest (and possibly most revealing) exterior shot of the new Dodge Dart on their new site Dart-Mouth.com

G-Oil, website for Green Earth Technologies

G-Oil sponsors TriStar Motorsports Toyota Camry team for 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series

By Frank Sherosky on December 19, 2011 - 2:41PM

G-Oil, America’s first and only API and USDA certified bio-based full synthetic motor oil, announced that it will sponsor driver Tayler Malsam and the TriStar Motorsports Toyota Camry team for the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Nissan Releases 2013 Pathfinder Info Ahead of Detroit Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on December 19, 2011 - 2:40PM

Nissan this afternoon released a teaser image of the Nissan Pathfinder Concept or as we at TorqueNews are calling it, the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, ahead of its world debut at the North American International Auto Show, or as the rest of the world calls it, the Detroit Auto Show.

The Lanr Rover Evoque wont be in Detroit

Jaguar, Land Rover will both skip 2012 Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2011 - 2:23PM

Tata Motors has announced that when the 2012 North American International Auto Show opens next month in Detroit’s Cobo Hall, their British-based Jaguar and Land Rover brands will not be in attendance because the major American show interferes with the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi.

TorqueNews Exclusive: New Cadillac XTS4 spotted on the streets of Detroit

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2011 - 1:36PM

Last month, General Motors unveiled the sleek new Cadillac XTS at the LA Auto Show and yesterday, TorqueNews cameras caught the new flagship luxury sedan cruising around the streets of the Metro Detroit area.

Copper Development Assoc at the BPI 2011 in Dearborn, MI

Copper Development Association believes EVs are here to stay

By Frank Sherosky on December 19, 2011 - 11:53AM

Touting 2011 as the Year of the Electric Vehicle and that the EV is here to stay, the Copper Development Association (CDA) also reports that special thanks must go to the metal, copper, as a mighty contributor to the innovative technology that supports electric vehicles – from charging stations to power electronics and batteries.

Swedish automaker Saab files for Bankruptcy

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on December 19, 2011 - 10:41AM

Saab, the storied Swedish automaker, has filed for Bankruptcy today. Saab is yet another automaker casualty to face the guillotine in this difficult economic environment.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS debuts at Detroit Auto Show

2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Coming to Detroit with Top Price

By Keith Griffin on December 19, 2011 - 6:47AM

Building on the success of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, a hot hatch 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS will be introduced next month at the Detroit Auto Show with a host of design features that point the way for future products and the top price in the Sonic lineup.

'Earth Dreams' engine technology drives Honda

By Hawke Fracassa on December 18, 2011 - 9:53PM

(TorqueNews) Honda has introduced what it believes is "a revolutionary next-generation technology" for automobiles that it calls "Earth Dreams Technology."

GM helps Canadian auto workers while investing in Chevy Impala and Detroit, too

By Hawke Fracassa on December 18, 2011 - 9:23PM

(TorqueNews) Continuing a growth spurt, General Motors Co. has unveiled plans to spend $68 million on a Canadian manufacturing facility to produce the new Chevrolet Impala. The Chevy Impala will be the fifth new GM product that will be built in Canada since 2009.

Equator and Kizashi make Suzuki's vehicles popular heading into 2012

By Hawke Fracassa on December 18, 2011 - 8:24PM

(TorqueNews) As the calendar year roars to a close, Japanese carmaker Suzuki is on track to deliver a profit from America as it enters 2012, with annual sales of its all-wheel-drive vehicles up 13% as Christmas and New Year's eve approach.

2012 Toyota Sienna minivan will help kids in California

By Hawke Fracassa on December 18, 2011 - 7:49PM

(TorqueNews) Providence TrinityKids Care has taken delivery of a 2012 Toyota Sienna minivan, the latest among 100 vehicles given away to U.S. nonprofits by the Japanese carmaker through its heralded 100 Cars for Good program.

Toyota Camry is most searched car ever in 13 years on leasing site

By Hawke Fracassa on December 18, 2011 - 6:47PM

(TorqueNews) The Toyota Camry, newly redesigned for 2012, is the most searched for vehicle of all time on LeaseTrader.com since 1998, excluding luxury and premium cars, the Web site said.