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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 23 2011 - 11:50am

Subaru recalls 2010-2011 Legacy, Outback models for faulty wipers

Subaru and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall of select Subaru Legacy and Outback models over a concern that the wiper motor could overheat – causing the wipers to stop working suddenly and in the worst case scenario this could also start a fire.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 23 2011 - 11:40am

Short auto leases grow in popularity; most prefer a Honda, Toyota or Lexus

Among trends in the leasing industry reported by LeaseTrader.com are that short-term leasing "remains strong," lease buyouts for Toyota and Lexus automobiles are easing and the Chevrolet Volt is gaining lease customers.

By KC Kelly Sep 23 2011 - 11:19am

Maybach impresses with anniversary Edition 125! plus 57 and 62 models at Frankfurt

Maybach has models such as the Daimler, that seem to sit in a class of its own, and the brand offers car enthusiasts an exceptional and atypical vehicle of high quality and uniqueness – and a steep price ticket to boot. Well, Maybach is adding to their collection with the exciting new Edition 125! vehicle which they showed off at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

By KC Kelly Sep 23 2011 - 10:41am

Sporty Ford Focus ST and Evos Concept make splash at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

The 2011 Frankfort Motor Show was a grand success in revealing some of the best new up and coming small cars of the future. Ford was right there to share its forthcoming ideas, including the Focus ST and the Evos.

Daily Chart of Gneral Motors (NYSE: GM) stock by Frank Sherosky

By Frank Sherosky Sep 22 2011 - 6:00pm

GE and GM alliance to define and expand EV charging in China

With its signed agreement with General Motors (NYSE: GM), it is clear that General Electric (NYSE: GE) has officially joined the auto stock sector with its contribution to the charging infrastructure of the EVS in China.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 22 2011 - 4:34pm

Chicago goes green, buys 80 natural gas Chevrolets for city fleet

The city of Chicago has ordered 80 natural gas-powered vans and trucks from Advantage Chevrolet in Hodgkins, Ill. The contract awarded by the city asks Advantage to supply one of America's largest urban centers with up to 40 compressed natural gas-powered Chevrolet Express vans and up to 40 CNG-powered Chevy Silverado pickup trucks.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 22 2011 - 3:25pm

Rally America taking races to worldwide audience in 2012

Rally America Inc., the Golden Valley, Minn., sanctioning and Rally promotion organization in the United States, was purchased today by Bill Fogg, a Vermont entrepreneur with a marketing background who wants to bring the sport to a worldwide audience in 2012.

By KC Kelly Sep 22 2011 - 2:31pm

AAA to offer mobile EV charging trucks to ease drivers' anxiety

One of the largest stressors that owners of electric vehicles have is probably the fear of running out of power and not having a place nearby to recharge their cars. AAA is coming out with North America’s first mobile charging roadside-assistance trucks to help reduce this stress.

By KC Kelly Sep 22 2011 - 2:08pm

Vancouver Sun: Canadians, Americans denied sweetest fruit on the automotive tree

The 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show had the best of the best in show of most every brand, model and make of automobiles out there. What became clear to many is that most Americans and Canadians could only afford the European brand cars, which excludes them from most of the exotics that were featured at the show in Germany.

By Patrick Rall Sep 22 2011 - 1:42pm

First Chevy Camaro ZL1 advertisements hit the web

General Motors plans to raise the bar for the muscle car industry when they introduce the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 early next year but before these new high performance Camaros hit the streets, GM hopes to drive more interest in the 580 horsepower ZL1 via a handful of short commercials highlighting the car’s capabilities.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 22 2011 - 1:11pm

Want to test drive a car? Just ask

People who go to the auto show in Orange County, Calif., through the end of this weekend will be able to test drive dozens of 2012 cars, trucks and vans -- everything from the new Volkswagen Beetle to the Fiat 500 and Chevrolet Sonic.

A look at the Motor Village tower overlooking highway 110

By Patrick Rall Sep 22 2011 - 1:09pm

Chrysler to sell gorgeous Motor Village LA dealership due to controversy

When the Chrysler Group had their gala grand opening at the new Motor Village dealership in Los Angeles last year, their vision for the next generation of five-brand Chrysler dealerships became a reality but due to a handful of angry local dealers backed by California law, Chrysler will sell the Motor Village to Hollywood-based New Century Automotive Group.

By Gordon Block Sep 22 2011 - 12:32pm

Mitsubishi to get luxury sedan based on the Nissan Fuga in Japan

Mitsubishi and Nissan continue to collaborate and form joint ventures, with the latest being a plan for Mitsubishi to sell a version of our Infiniti M sedan in the Japanese domestic market.

A computer generated look at the Subaru BRZ

By Patrick Rall Sep 22 2011 - 12:19pm

A real Subaru BRZ Concept coming to LA

Leading up to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Subaru teased us with the news that the Subaru BRZ Prologue (shown in the gallery on the right) would be coming to the German show but while that car turned out to be more of a display of the drivetrain, when the 2011 LA Auto Show opens we will get our first look at the Subaru BRZ – body and all.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 22 2011 - 11:45am

Honda takes wraps off of 2012 Honda CR-V Concept at auto show in Cali

The 2012 CR-V Concept was unveiled by Honda at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, Calif., today, ushering in the future look of Honda's styling taste via the fourth-generation CR-V.

By KC Kelly Sep 22 2011 - 11:41am

Discovery's Velocity show should also be geared towards women

The Discovery Channel is introducing an exciting new program called Velocity for car enthusiasts. Get ready because in late 2011, this diverse and original new series will be sharing exciting and great information and specials with all who share love and passion for automobiles.

By KC Kelly Sep 22 2011 - 11:06am

Traffic light camera scams lead to money and identity theft

Lately, with the new installation of cameras within traffic lights to help deter drivers from running red lights, scammers are taking advantage of weary drivers and committing identity theft in the process. The word on the street is to be careful of traffic light scams.

By KC Kelly Sep 22 2011 - 10:56am

Mercedes-Benz to tour its exceptional Concept A-CLASS

Mercedes-Benz is taking its extraordinary Concept A-CLASS model on tour for the world to see. The breathtaking vehicle has already been to a major motor show on two different continents and is now on its way to show its presence in the United Kingdom.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 22 2011 - 10:20am

Toyota promotes artistic expression in teens

The Neutral Zone, a youth drop-in center outside Detroit in Ann Arbor, Mich., that promotes personal growth of teen-agers through artistic expression, held a grand opening of its newly redone visual arts space this week, showcasing teen art and celebrating their accomplishments with music, dance, interactive art displays and tours.

GM CEO Dan Akerson speaking in China (photo souce: of media.gm.com)

By Frank Sherosky Sep 22 2011 - 9:45am

GM is driving American technology to tomorrow via China

Does it make sense that the leading automotive technology company in the world should cave in to the demands of a country? Well, General Motors (NYSE: GM) did when it agreed to revealing its electrical technology secrets to China just before GM China hosted the "Driving Technology to Tomorrow" event.

By KC Kelly Sep 22 2011 - 9:37am

Madison Snow, 15, wins 2011 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge

Madison Snow, at just 15-years-old, drove his Porsche 911 GT3 Cup over the finish line to victory, and won the 2011 International Motor Sports Association GT3 Cup Challenge at the series’ stop at Laguna Seca this year. Snow doesn’t even have a driver’s license yet; however, he does have more talent than many race car drivers double his age.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 22 2011 - 2:02am

2012 Volkswagen CC, 2012 Ford Mustang, 7 others are NADAguides 'recommended buys'

The new Quarterly Car Buyers Market Report issued Wednesday by NADAguides identifies nine current "recommended buys" from Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Land Rover, Toyota and Volkswagen.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 21 2011 - 11:04pm

Options and extras on 2012 Toyota Venza appeal to the eye and the ear

The 2012 Toyota Venza, which was introduced today and whose television ads began airing today, comes with fewer options than the option-fat 2011 models. Here's a breakdown of what extras made the cut for 2012:

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 21 2011 - 10:45pm

Sporty 2012 Toyota Venza is ready to drive

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has simplified the Venza for 2012, offering the cute as a button car in LE, XLE and Limited models instead of complicating things with an army of option packages. The 2011 Venza, whose MSRP starts at $27,125 and is still available in some Toyota showrooms, offers one trim level that can be equipped with options galore and is such a good value it was named to the current NADAguides "recommended buy" list today.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 21 2011 - 9:15pm

Chrysler takes a back seat to Ford as UAW shifts gears

So much for a quick settlement: Contract negotiations between the UAW and Chrysler Group LLC have been extended to Oct. 19, both sides of the talks said this evening. Last week's extension of the 2007 contract expired today. Just as quickly as the UAW was announcing today's extension with Chrysler, it issued a short statement saying Ford Motor Co. would move ahead of Chrysler and be up next in the negotiation rotation.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 21 2011 - 7:23pm

UAW-GM contract lets General Motors axe truck plant after 30-year run

The UAW-General Motors contract has most of the rank and file optimistic about the state of GM, but their jubilance is tempered by the official shutdown of a factory in Shreveport, La. Closing Shreveport Operations for good was the "saddest part" of negotiations, UAW negotiator Joe Ashton told reporters today.

By Don Bain Sep 21 2011 - 6:11pm

GMC's Monday Night Football Tour coming to a stadium near you

GMC, in conjunction with the NFL, kicks off its second annual Monday Night Football Tour this weekend carrying United Way community projects closer to their goals in Dallas, Tampa Bay, Detroit, New York City, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Boston, New Orleans and Seattle.

By Keith Griffin Sep 21 2011 - 5:56pm

Ford uses Frankfurt Auto Show to introduce E-Bike concept

Somehow to the powers-that-be at Ford it made sense to introduce its new eBike concept, an electric bicycle, at the Frankfurt Auto Show, which runs through this Sunday, Sept. 25. Introduce an electric bike it claims it has no plans to build,

Daily Chart of Toyota stock (ADR: TM) for 09/19/2011

By Frank Sherosky Sep 21 2011 - 5:39pm

GM, Ford and Toyota stocks plunge with Fed's new OperationTwist announcement

Auto sector stocks, including GM, Ford and Toyota stocks, reacted more to the Fed decision than the state of UAW contract talks today, whereby the Fed decision invoked the start of Operation Twist but the auto sector followed the general market and plunged lower.

By Patrick Rall Sep 21 2011 - 5:03pm

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid coming to 2012 Detroit Auto Show

Even though the 2012 North American International Auto Show at Detroit’s Cobo Hall is almost 4 months away, news about the big show is already trickling out as Car and Driver has revealed that the Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid will make its North American debut at the 2012 Detroit show.

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