Automotive News (Page 1081)

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.

Want to test drive a car? Just ask

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 1:11PM

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

Chrysler to sell gorgeous Motor Village LA dealership due to controversy

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2011 - 1:09PM

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.

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

By Gordon Block on September 22, 2011 - 12:32PM

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

A real Subaru BRZ Concept coming to LA

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2011 - 12:19PM

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.

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

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 11:45AM

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.

Discovery's Velocity show should also be geared towards women

By KC Kelly on September 22, 2011 - 11:41AM

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.

Traffic light camera scams lead to money and identity theft

By KC Kelly on September 22, 2011 - 11:06AM

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.

Mercedes-Benz to tour its exceptional Concept A-CLASS

By KC Kelly on September 22, 2011 - 10:56AM

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.

Toyota promotes artistic expression in teens

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 10:20AM

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)

GM is driving American technology to tomorrow via China

By Frank Sherosky on September 22, 2011 - 9:45AM

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.

Madison Snow, 15, wins 2011 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge

By KC Kelly on September 22, 2011 - 9:37AM

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.

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

By Hawke Fracassa on September 22, 2011 - 2:02AM

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.

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

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 11:04PM

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:

Sporty 2012 Toyota Venza is ready to drive

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 10:45PM

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.

Chrysler takes a back seat to Ford as UAW shifts gears

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 9:15PM

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.

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

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 7:23PM

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.

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

By Don Bain on September 21, 2011 - 6:11PM

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.

Ford uses Frankfurt Auto Show to introduce E-Bike concept

By Keith Griffin on September 21, 2011 - 5:56PM

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

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

By Frank Sherosky on September 21, 2011 - 5:39PM

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.

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid coming to 2012 Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2011 - 5:03PM

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.

Teen driving expenses taking a back seat to the economy

By Don Bain on September 21, 2011 - 4:37PM

Teen drivers are finding their automotive allowance cut back as 60 percent of American parents whose teens currently hold a license plus 46 percent of ALL parents say the economy has forced them to cut back on either saving for or spending on their kid's driving, including the cost of a vehicle and other related expenses, according to a survey by Allstate.

UAW-GM contract: What the UAW didn't get for its auto workers from GM

By Hawke Fracassa on September 21, 2011 - 4:36PM

The new contract for auto workers between the UAW and General Motors Co. should get ratified in record time and by an overwhelming margin because the UAW got a lot from GM: At least 6,400 more union jobs, job security, more products to build, plant reopenings, auto workers' first raises in eight years and $5,000 profit-sharing checks. But there were some people who didn't benefit from this four-year contract.

Saab looks to cut jobs during restructuring

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2011 - 3:59PM

Now that Saab has been granted protection by the Swedish government against the bankruptcy filing of its creditors and labor unions, it is entering into the reorganization process to help secure the future of the company – which may begin by the company cutting jobs across the ranks.

Belgian auto enthusiasts make pilgrimage to Rolls Royce in classic cars

By Don Bain on September 21, 2011 - 3:14PM

Over 100 Belgian auto enthusiasts, including the drivers of 30 vintage vehicles and their passengers, arrived at the home of Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Inc. last Monday, thus completing a six-day roadtrip that began six days ago, traveling from Kortrijk through Beaulieu to the Rolls Royce offices in Goodwood.

A look at the most important terms of the new UAW/GM contract

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2011 - 1:26PM

The new contract between General Motors and the UAW is all but set in stone and while the Ford contract talks have been the main interest of the media due to their capacities to strike, GM has become the first American automaker to secure their future with the UAW – the major terms of which we will look at right now.

Ford's Octane Academy to become reality TV series on FUEL TV

By Gordon Block on September 21, 2011 - 12:33PM

Ford has had such an overwhelming response to its Octane Academy extreme motorsports contest that it is going to make it into a reality TV show to appear on FUEL TV in November.

Kelley Blue Book warns consumers of fake car-buying website scams

By KC Kelly on September 21, 2011 - 12:11PM

Many have fallen prey to online auto car-buying scams and it’s not a welcomed experience. Kelley Blue Book is currently warning auto consumers about a fake Kelley Blue Book website online.

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.

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