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 Hawke Fracassa Aug 23 2011 - 9:49am

Ford faces the music over pollution claims

Ford Motor Co. and the Environmental Protection Agency will meet with community leaders in New Jersey today to review the 70,000 signatures on petitions that demand Ford and the EPA do something to remediate the toxic mess dumped by Ford into New Jersey’s Ringwood State Park from the 1960s to the 1970s.

By Don Bain Aug 22 2011 - 8:12pm

Chevy's Cruze driving into American hearts and driveways

The Chevrolet Cruze took the top sales slot in July by retailing 24,648 cars, outperforming the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra and Ford Focus while surprisingly outselling all cars of any size in June.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 22 2011 - 5:27pm

President Obama will address Detroit unions on Labor Day

President Obama will travel to Detroit to deliver remarks at the Labor Day event sponsored by the Metro Detroit Central Labor Council, the White House said in a statement late this afternoon.

By Don Bain Aug 22 2011 - 4:29pm

Auction of private owner’s Corvettes, classics this week

United Country King Auction & Realty Co. Inc., announces the two-day absolute auction of collector cars, gas station collectibles, railroad cabooses and memorabilia, on August 27 and 28, both live and online according to auctioneer Jerry King.

By Don Bain Aug 22 2011 - 3:50pm

Infiniti Performance Line ups ante with G convertible

In the spring of 2012, fans of open-air driving will have an attractive new option – the Infiniti IPL G convertible will appear in showrooms – a hard-top decapotable (if you’ll pardon my French) focused on total vehicle performance on the road and in the driver’s seat.

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2011 - 2:16pm

The Mazda RX-8 won't live past 2011

The Mazda RX-8 was introduced in the US as a 2004 model with big expectations but with the newest Mazda rotary sports car falling well short of the mark, Mazda has announced that production of the RX-8 ended in July with sales ending at the end of this year.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 22 2011 - 11:52am

General Motors stock plunges below support toward book price

Investors in General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock, including the federal government, are likely wondering where the pain will end and when stock price appreciation will occur, as GM stock plunges further below technical levels of support with more lower lows and lower highs.

By Patrick Rall Aug 22 2011 - 11:17am

Dodge/Ram Dakota production ends today

Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 marks the end of an era for the Chrysler Group as the Dodge Dakota turned Ram Dakota will officially see the end of its 24 year production run.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 22 2011 - 11:02am

Ford, Toyota collaborate to bring hybrids to market faster

Toyota and Ford announced today they are teaming to develop an advanced hybrid system for trucks and sport-utility vehicles and will collaborate on other projects as well.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 22 2011 - 10:40am

What's behind today's Toyota-Ford collaboration

Takeshi Uchiyamada, executive vice president, Toyota Motor Corp., explains in this speech this morning why Toyota and Ford Motor Co. are teaming. What follows are his words, unedited.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 21 2011 - 4:00pm

Luxury Cali racetrack will open by Christmas

Thermal Motorsports Track & Club of Palm Springs, Calif., today announced a partnership with the Rogers family of La Quinta and Palos Verdes, Calif. Tim and Twanna Rogers have acquired a majority stake in the luxury, member-only racing facility that is located east of La Quinta in the Palm Springs resort area.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 21 2011 - 12:45pm

GM Performance Division highlights Chevy engines at 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise

GM Performance Division may always be present at the Woodward Dream Cruise, but the degree of participation for Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration was extraordinary in 2011 with a complete display of Chevrolet engines.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 21 2011 - 11:41am

2011 Woodward Dream Cruise wins big with classic rods amid the Chevy Centennial

Throngs of car enthusiasts gathered all week, but Saturday was the official event of the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, undeterred by a rain storm late in the afternoon, and where Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration and GM’s Performance Division held on to rule the street with multiples of displays and parades against fine show cars and street rods from auto enthusiasts from Michigan, nearby Canada and other states around the country.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 20 2011 - 6:08pm

Asia next market for MP4-12C sports car

McLaren Automotive has added Singapore-based businessman Peter Lim as an investor and member of the board of directors as it begins distribution of the MP4-12C sports car into the Asia-Pacific region.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 19 2011 - 9:00pm

Everyday drivers will test advanced auto technology to see what works

The U.S. Department of Transportation today assigned the University of Michigan to conduct a road safety field trial in Ann Arbor using new technology equipment in everyday vehicles in a real-time environment.

By Don Bain Aug 19 2011 - 6:44pm

Lexus reveals the 2013 GS 350 at Pebble Beach

With somewhat reserved fanfare, Lexus unveiled the fourth generation 2013 GS 350 luxury sports sedan at the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach yesterday, with general manager Mark Templin and the man whose name embodies everything Lexus, Toyota, Prius and Scion - namely Akio Toyoda.

By Patrick Rall Aug 19 2011 - 6:15pm

Porsche recalls 2011 and 2012 models over seatbelt failures

We are living in the day of the recall and not even the worlds most expensive and exclusive models are not safe from the recall bug as the folks at Porsche have announced a recall for a variety of 2011 and 2012 models over a concern of possible seatbelt failures.

By Patrick Rall Aug 19 2011 - 1:13pm

The new Kia RWD sport sedan debuts in pictures

When the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show opens next month, the world will be introduced to what could be the next era of Kia vehicles and today, we have our first look at the unnamed Kia rear wheel drive sport sedan that will drop in Germany.

By Patrick Rall Aug 19 2011 - 12:00pm

GM unveils the Cadillac Ciel Concept

Last night in Pebble Beach, California, General Motors unveiled the latest chapter of their luxury brand as the sleek new Cadillac Ciel Concept was formally introduced.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 18 2011 - 11:37pm

Michele Bachmann fails to deliver how she would achieve 2 dollar gasoline

If the auto stock sector was looking for help in today's market sell-off, they certainly did not get much from Michele Bachmann, GOP presidential hopeful, who blamed President Obama for increasing gas prices, and said she would change that by reducing gasoline to $2 per gallon, but without a clear plan.

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2011 - 7:10pm

Swedish debt authority prepares to seize Saab assets

The Swedish debt enforcement agency has notified banks holding assets that they may legally seize said assets in an effort to recover the large sum of money owe by the Swedish automaker to various supplies.

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2011 - 6:05pm

GM shooting for 50mpg from Chevy Cruze Diesel

General Motors confirmed in late July that they will offer a diesel powered Chevrolet Cruze for the 2013 model year and thanks to some insider information, we have learned that GM is shooting for the diesel Cruze to hit 50 miles per gallon on the highway – offering comparable fuel economy to some of the popular (and pricey) hybrids on the market.

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2011 - 5:37pm

New Jeep Grand Cherokee-based Maserati SUV to be built in Detroit

We have known since late last year that Maserati would soon be offering a high end performance sport utility vehicles based on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and thanks to inside information from Automotive News, we now know that this new Maserati SUV will be built in Detroit with the official concept debut planned for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

By Don Bain Aug 18 2011 - 4:47pm

Auto industry at crossroads with supply chain relations

Whether the U.S. auto industry continues to recover or falters again hinges largely upon a more collaborative strategy with supply chain partners, a research team at Case Western Reserve University states in a study titled The U.S. Auto Supply Chain at a Crossroads.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 18 2011 - 3:03pm

Toyota will introduce 2012 Camry to ... everyone!!!

The drumroll to unveil the 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid is getting louder. While the seventh-generation Camry will make its public debut at the Automotive Hall of Fame on Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn, Mich., on Aug. 23, the unveiling will happen at the same time for auto writers in New York, Los Angeles and Georgetown, Ky. Toyota assembles the Camry at a plant in Georgetown.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 18 2011 - 2:19pm

2011 Woodward Dream Cruise revs early with Chevrolet events

Throngs of car enthusiasts gathered late Wednesday to celebrate the preliminary events of the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, most notable at the corner of 13 Mile Road, where Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration featured personal vehicles owned by members of the GM Design team, along with live musical performances.

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2011 - 11:21am

GM confirms Chevy Volt-based Cadillac ELR with videos and pictures

Since General Motors unveiled the Cadillac Converj at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, there have been rumors of a luxury model based on the Chevrolet Volt but last night the General confirmed that there is officially a production version of the Converj Concept coming - the Cadillac ELR.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 18 2011 - 10:52am

AeroVironment chosen by Oregon DOT for Green Highway charging stations

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) is on a roll again in its contribution to the greenest highway region in America, as 22 fast-chargers will be sited throughout northwest Oregon along major transportation corridors.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 17 2011 - 8:56pm

65,000 urge EPA to force Ford to fix toxic mess

Ford Motor Co. has stirred up residents of Upper Ringwood, N.J., where 65,000 environmentalists have complained in an Internet campaign on Change.org that the car company has left toxic waste in the state-run Ringwood State Park.

By Don Bain Aug 17 2011 - 8:52pm

The unusual engineers behind Chevy Malibu’s aerodynamic gains

Chevrolet's most fuel-efficient midsize car ever, the 2013 Malibu, was shaped by a pair of unusual engineers – John "Moose" Bednarchik is a self-declared fitness nut who survived a heart attack at 33 and Suzanne "Suzy" Cody, a Camaro-driving roller derby queen with hair dyed blue.

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