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.

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By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 5 2011 - 3:11pm

Detroit Lions superstar Ndamukong Suh crashes his 1970 Chevelle SS

It seems like young Detroit Lions superstar defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh has been in the news lately for all of the wrong reasons and after being suspended for two games after an alleged stomping incident in the Lions Thanksgiving Day loss to division rival Green Bay, Suh is back in the news for crashing his vintage Chevy muscle car.

By Don Bain Dec 5 2011 - 2:45pm

Toyota will sell U.S. built 2012 Camry sedans in South Korea

Toyota has just announced plans to export U.S. assembled 2012 Camry sedans to its distributor in South Korea - with roughly 6,000 units annually being sent to South Korea beginning next year.

By Hawke Fracassa Dec 5 2011 - 11:51am

Penske Racing and Kurt Busch separate

Penske Racing and 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup champion Kurt Busch (pictured) have parted ways, mutually ending their six years as partners, owner Roger Penske announced in a joint statement with the driver this morning.

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 5 2011 - 11:47am

Bentley's New Soundtrack Strikes Sweet Engine Note (VIDEO)

Luxury car maker Bentley Motors releases video soundtrack teaser to an upcoming Bentley driving experience.

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 5 2011 - 10:22am

Wave of Aging Drivers Begins as First Boomers Turn 65

At what age should a driver's licence be given up? AAA offers help for aging drivers and their families

By Hawke Fracassa Dec 4 2011 - 11:22pm

Mitsubishi has prosperous 2011, and Mitsubishi i makes 2012 even more promising

Japanese carmaker Mitsubishi remains popular with American buyers, as year-to-date sales surged 45% higher than last year through Dec. 1. No matter what happens the rest of the year, it's Mitsubishi's best year in the U.S. since 2008 with even better times ahead, with this month's debut of the 2012 Mitsubishi i electric car.

By Hawke Fracassa Dec 4 2011 - 10:50pm

Mazda making a big impact in United States and Mexico

Big things are happening for Mazda in North America, where car sales are booming in the United States and the Mexico arm of the Japanese car company has a new boss on the heels of reporting its best sales month ever.

By Hawke Fracassa Dec 4 2011 - 9:16pm

Hybrid sales go up 30% at Toyota and Lexus

The news out of Torrance, Calif., is all good entering the Christmas rush as Toyota and Lexus report serious boosts in the popularity of select vehicles, and hybrids. The two car companies saw hybrid sales rise across the board by more than 30% in November.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Dec 4 2011 - 7:28pm

Blast from the Past, 22nd Annual East Coast Indoor Nationals

If you loved and remembered cruising and the 60's and 50's, then the East Coast Indoor Nationals was the place for you to be this weekend. The show brought back memories of drive-ins, route-66, service stations, and the nostalgia of yesteryear.

By Hawke Fracassa Dec 4 2011 - 6:26pm

'Lizard Lick Towing' begins a new season Monday night

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."

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 4 2011 - 5:51pm

GM may buy back Chevrolet Volts from owners concerned about fires

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.

By Hawke Fracassa Dec 4 2011 - 5:22pm

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

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.

By Hawke Fracassa Dec 4 2011 - 4:51pm

2012 Acura TSX posts record sales but Acura and Honda struggle

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.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 4 2011 - 3:58pm

Chrysler leads the US industry in sales growth in November 2011

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

By Keith Griffin G+ Dec 4 2011 - 3:16pm

Chevrolet Volt Owners Most Satisfied, According to Consumer Reports

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.

By Hawke Fracassa Dec 4 2011 - 2:24pm

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

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

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 4 2011 - 1:43pm

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

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

By Keith Griffin G+ Dec 4 2011 - 11:52am

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

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

By Keith Griffin G+ Dec 4 2011 - 9:54am

Nissan Names Loing Product Planning VP for Americas

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.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 3 2011 - 7:36pm

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

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.

By David Herron G+ Dec 3 2011 - 4:35pm

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

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

By Frank Sherosky Dec 3 2011 - 12:47pm

Former Saturn employees meet for 2011 Saturn Reunion

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.

By Frank Sherosky Dec 3 2011 - 9:25am

Chinese company to make a line of colored tires

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.

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 2 2011 - 10:15pm

Ford unveils the 2013 Mustang Boss 302SX Concept at PRI

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.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Dec 2 2011 - 9:16pm

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

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

By Patrick Rall G+ Dec 2 2011 - 9:03pm

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

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.

By David Herron G+ Dec 2 2011 - 7:48pm

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

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.

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 2 2011 - 3:58pm

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

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

By Keith Griffin G+ Dec 2 2011 - 1:37pm

Honda Greatly Expands Recall for Airbags That Have Caused Deaths

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.

By Katherine Tompkins Dec 2 2011 - 11:36am

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

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

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