Automotive News (Page 1210)

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.

Toyota closes 11 plants due to typhoon, joins Nissan and Mitsubishi

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2011 - 11:43AM

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that like Nissan and Mitsubishi, it will close 11 plants in Japan earlier than usual today (Wednesday September 21st) with a major typhoon bearing down on the Japanese coastline – a move likely based in part on the massive amounts of damage done by the tsunami that devastated Japan earlier this year.

Consumers see improvements in auto customer service

By KC Kelly on September 21, 2011 - 11:34AM

Massive changes in the last two years have been reported for the better, regarding the reputation of the auto industry and other industries, while poor reports came in for other businesses. The reports are based on public perception.

Chrysler explains how it creates diversity opportunities for women, minorities

By KC Kelly on September 21, 2011 - 10:30AM

The Chrysler Group was just named one of the 60 Best Companies for Diversity. The list was published in the September 2011 issue of HispanicBusiness.

Saab lives, government protection granted

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2011 - 10:13AM

Reports from Sweden this morning indicate that the Saab’s desperate appeal to the Swedish government for protection from bankruptcy as they undergo a corporate reorganization has been approved – saving Saab from the jaws of the unpaid labor unions preparing to force the company into bankruptcy.

2012 Infiniti M35h sets Guinness Book Record for world's fastest hybrid

By KC Kelly on September 21, 2011 - 9:49AM

The 2012 Infiniti M35h hybrid has officially been named the world’s fastest full-hybrid car. It has been certified by the 2013 Guinness Book of Records and will be listed in the next edition.

2012 OC International Auto Show in Anaheim dazzles with the hottest

By KC Kelly on September 21, 2011 - 9:29AM

It's time for the 2012 Orange County International Auto Show, which will be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center this year in California. Get ready to see everything hot on four wheels at this exciting and invigorating car show.

Brazil to encourage local car manufacturing as China feels the pressure

By KC Kelly on September 21, 2011 - 7:37AM

Chinese auto-makers, who export their vehicles, are feeling the pressure from Brazil’s auto import substitution policy, which may accelerate Chinese plans to make cars locally in brazil. The positive factor is that Brazil will most likely be able to establish more stability for local manufacturing in the world’s fifth largest auto market.

2013 Ford Police Interceptor comes out on top at Michigan State Police tests

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 8:56PM

The new 2013 Ford Police Interceptor has been validated in its most rigorous testing to date by the Michigan State Police with top scores in 0-60 acceleration, braking, and handling. No police vehicle is taken seriously that does poorly in that test.

GM Will Build Next-Gen Pickup in MO, Reopen Spring Hill Plant

By Kate McLeod on September 20, 2011 - 7:29PM

General Motors has said it will build a next-generation mid-sized pickup in Missouri. As part of its agreement with the UAW it also said that it will reopen the Saturn assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee to build two new mid-sized vehicles there also.

Fleet vehicles blazing the alternative energy trail

By Don Bain on September 20, 2011 - 6:52PM

Fleet vehicles are leading the way in the use of everything alternatively driven – from electric cars to natural gas-fueled trucks, according to auto industry analysts. As more drive technologies come to the market, each will find its niche, rather than one technology fitting into every application, according to fleet operators speaking at the AltWheels Annual Fleet Day yesterday.

A third Swedish labor union demanding Saab bankruptcy

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 5:53PM

After two white collar labor unions filed paperwork formally requesting the Swedish government to force Saab and parent company Swedish Automobiles into bankruptcy last week, blue collar labor union IF Metall has filed similar paperwork in an effort to help their workers collect back wages owed by Saab.

Toyota unveils Land Cruiser 60th Anniversary Movie at Frankfurt Show (VIDEO)

By KC Kelly on September 20, 2011 - 4:56PM

Approximately sixty year ago, Toyota started a journey across roads, muddy terrains, mountains, cities and any other environment of which one could think. Today, Toyota is still going strong and is celebrating the Land Cruiser’s 60th anniversary.

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Send Me 2 Vegas Sweeps puts a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT plus up for grabs

By Don Bain on September 20, 2011 - 4:30PM

The second "SEND ME 2 VEGAS" sweepstakes has begun, giving you a chance to win a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT SUV worth up to $33,000, two VIP tickets to NASCAR’s After The Lap and the opportunity to be featured in a promotional spot on the Game Show Network (GSN), not to mention a two-night stay at the lavish Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

2012 Audi RS5 changes appear before 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

By KC Kelly on September 20, 2011 - 3:41PM

The new 2012 Audi RS5 has already had some changes made to its handsome coupe. Pictures of the changes to the Audi RS5 have already surfaced on the Internet.

Porsche Travel Club Preparing for California Coast Drive

By KC Kelly on September 20, 2011 - 3:20PM

The Porsche Travel Club is getting ready and preparing for its beautiful and scenic drive along California’s exquisite coast. The trip involves eight drivers and their guests who embark on an incredible journey northbound on the west coast of the United States in Porsche 911’s and Boxter vehicles.

2012 Honda Civic delivers what you expect from classic compact sedan

By Keith Griffin on September 20, 2011 - 2:40PM

It's hard to comprehend but the 2012 Honda Civic is the ninth generation of the Civic, which has sold more than 8.8 million units in the United States through 2010 since its launch as a 1973 model. Honda continues to deliver what one expects from a classic, compact sedan.

The Subaru BRZ Prologue from the Frankfurt Motor Show

The Subaru BRZ Prologue makes its debut in Frankfurt - sort of

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 2:22PM

Leading up to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Subaru announced that we would get our first good look at their joint venture with Toyota, named the Subaru BRZ Prologue and while the company made good on offering a closer look at the new rear wheel drive sports car, we still don’t know what the Subaru version will look like.

Kia Motors and LMFAO Team Up for "Soul Shuffle Slam" Dance Contest. (PRNewsFoto/

Kia Soul Slam Shuffle invites you to bust a move like the Kia Soul Hamsters

By Don Bain on September 20, 2011 - 2:13PM

The Kia Soul Shuffle Slam invites dancers to party rock and showcase their moves in electro-pop group LMFAO-Inspired dance videos following the debut of the new "Share Some Soul" ad that has been viewed more than three million times on YouTube. Contestants have the opportunity to win $10,000 and to dance on stage with LMFAO.

General Motors and SAIC Agree to Co-develop a New Electric Vehicle Architecture

By Kate McLeod on September 20, 2011 - 12:55PM

Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, Ltd. (SAIC) Chairman Hu Maoyuan and General Motors Co. (GM) Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson agreed today in Shanghai to co-develop a new electric vehicle architecture in China. This EV architecture will be the first to be co-developed by the two companies.

Honda rolls out more information on the Honda EV Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 12:51PM

Honda Motors used the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to offer up a variety of low- or zero-emission vehicles including the new Honda EV Concept which applies a unique look and electric drivetrain to the 5-door, 5-passenger layout similar to the Honda Fit (or Honda Jazz as it is known in other markets).

More Dads Become Involved in Family Hauling

By Kate McLeod on September 20, 2011 - 12:39PM

More dads are taking kids to school and picking them up according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive® that was commissioned by Chevrolet. The survey found that 70 percent of fathers in the U.S. with children age 17 or younger drive their kids to school, daycare or extra curricular activities.

The back end of the new Honda EV Concept

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 12:34PM

People spend money at automotive repair shops vs buying new

By KC Kelly on September 20, 2011 - 12:22PM

Automotive repair shop garages are benefiting from the difficult economy these days. With people losing their jobs and watching the way they spend money, they are attempting to save their paychecks by servicing their cars at repair shops, rather than purchasing new vehicles.

The Cadillac ATS spotted testing on the Nürburgring

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2011 - 11:28AM

The new Cadillac ATS is expected to hit US streets in the middle of next year, giving the American luxury brand a model to go head to head with the BMW 3-Series but thanks to the folks at Autoblog, we have an early look at the sporty sedan tearing its way around the famed Nürburgring.

The start up sound of EVs, Nissan Leafers prefer baby giggles

By Armen Hareyan on September 20, 2011 - 10:37AM

If you could choose the start up sound of your Nissan LEAF, what would it be? Most of the Nissan Leaf drivers who participated in this mini poll chose Baby Giggles, including the author (not a Leaf driver), but there are some other interesting sounds they preferred.

Toyota Driving Expectations drivers test a course

Toyota teaching teens to drive defensively with Driving Expectations events

By Hawke Fracassa on September 20, 2011 - 9:34AM

Toyota will help teen-agers and their parents learn to drive better by enhancing their skills with special driver-improvement training in October through its Toyota Driving Expectations program in California, Connecticut, Colorado and Washington state.

John Travolta's Expensive Mercedes-Benz 280SL Still Not Found

By Armen Hareyan on September 20, 2011 - 9:13AM

There is still no report on what happend to John Travolta's expensive Mercedes-Benz 280SL the price of which can go as high as 100,000 dollars.

2012 Toyota Camry's price reduced by recycled robots

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 9:42PM

The 2012 Toyota Camry will go on sale at showrooms next month and is likely to have a price reduction from the $21,955 base price that the 2011 Toyota Camry sold at thanks to robot machinery recycled from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA.

Personality conflicts may delay UAW-Chrysler contract

By Hawke Fracassa on September 19, 2011 - 9:38PM

When the UAW stopped talking with Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler Group to give its full attention to putting together a four-year contract with General Motors Co., the two smaller car companies in the Detroit Three family reacted in different ways to the interruption.

Smith Electric Vehicle's Newton zero-emission commercial delivery truck.

Smith Electric Vehicles partners with Duane Reade to bring EV delivery trucks to NY

By Don Bain on September 19, 2011 - 8:01PM

Smith Electric Vehicles will add Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to the Duane Reade delivery fleet In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions as part of a partnership announced today.

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