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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 to reveal Prius Family of Vehicles at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2010 - 12:43PM
Toyota’s US sales are hurting due to their seemingly endless recall issues but the Prius is still the best selling hybrid in the world, so it should come as no surprise to hear that Toyota will unveil the “Prius Family of Vehicles” next month at the Detroit Auto Show.
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, Aventador already available for orders online
By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2010 - 11:11AM
The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 isn’t due out for some time and the Sesto Elemento Concept that debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show is rumored to only be available for track use but that isn’t stopping a German high-end car dealership from offering both new Lambo’s for sale on the company website.
Green Car Journal Finalists for Vision Award
By Keith Griffin on December 28, 2010 - 8:23AM
A lot of automotive awards are criticized for honoring vehicles not yet available to the public. Green Car Journal gets around that with its Green Car Vision Award that honors a future vehicle coming to market. The five finalists have been announced.
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New Year's Day Most Popular Holiday for Stolen Cars
By Keith Griffin on December 28, 2010 - 7:52AM
Here's a New Year’s resolution most people can get behind: lock your car doors, especially on New Year’s Day. That’s the most popular holiday for stolen cars in the United States.
Volkswagen providing Dakar Rally mobile app for iPhones and iPods
By Frank Sherosky on December 28, 2010 - 12:17AM
It wasn’t that long ago that GM announced how apps would be used by owners to communicate directly with their cars. Now, similar app technology will be used by VW to provide a social media connection to the sponsored cars in the 2011 race in South America.
Super Ford F-150 EcoBoost To Get Public Teardown at Detroit
By Keith Griffin on December 27, 2010 - 9:41PM
The Ford F-150 EcoBoost Engine that has seen some unbelievable abuse in its six short months of duty will get a public teardown on Jan. 15 at the Detroit Auto Show. The public is invited to attend.
Win a new car at the 2011 Indianapolis Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2010 - 7:16PM
The 2011 Indianapolis Auto Show opened yesterday at the Indiana Convention Center, offering people from around the Hoosier state a look at the best and brightest new cars from around the American automotive industry and this year, attendees will also have a chance to win a new car.
Electric Car Maker Tesla Sees Big One-Day Drop in Stock Price
By Keith Griffin on December 27, 2010 - 6:38PM
The price of Tesla stock finished significantly lower amid fears it may not be competitive in the electric vehicle market because of its size. Further depressing the stock price was the 180-day lockup period that enabled stocks to be sold after its initial public offering six months ago.
Air hybrid technology key to 2016 and 2025 truck fuel economy
By Frank Sherosky on December 27, 2010 - 6:12PM
Cars may have an easier time of meeting fuel economy mandates with weight reductions than trucks; the reason why many SUVs switched over to body-integral designs over body-on-frame designs. Enter air-hybrid engine technology to help meet those mandates.
Porsche to broadcast Detroit Auto Show unveiling online
By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2010 - 6:01PM
Earlier this month, we learned that when Porsche returns to the Detroit Auto Show in January 2011, they will be bringing out a “spectacular” new supercar and today the automaker announced that they will broadcast the unveiling of that new model on their website.
Ford adding start-stop technology to non-hybrids in 2012
By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2010 - 12:54PM
Ford’s start-stop technology, which allows the engine to shut off and quickly start back up when sitting at a stop light or in heavy traffic has helped Ford’s hybrids to yield better fuel economy in starting in 2012, non-hybrids models from Ford Motor Company will also offer start-stop technology.
Hyundai-Kia Wants To Be Number Four in the World
By Keith Griffin on December 27, 2010 - 11:50AM
The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group is expected to hit worldwide sales of 5.7 million vehicles for 2010, which puts it firmly in fifth place. For 2011, though, it is aiming to pick off the Renault-Alliance manufacturing alliance to become number four in the world.
GM attempts social media lead with Big Fuel agency
By Frank Sherosky on December 26, 2010 - 9:16PM
As far as rivals go, Ford grabbed the social-media lead from GM some time ago. So, in an unprecedented move at GM, marketing chief Joel Ewanick brought on Big Fuel this past summer to handle social media for all four of GM's U.S. brands.
Buick Makes 2011 Regal CXL Turbo Driving System Interactive
By Frank Sherosky on December 26, 2010 - 4:56PM
Nobody is in the same mood every single day; so, neither should your car. The 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo, arriving at dealerships now, responds to that need by offering not one, not two, but three unique driving experiences, each selectable by a push of a button.
Ford C-MAX EcoBoost I-4 engine enabled by three technologies
By Frank Sherosky on December 26, 2010 - 1:06AM
The public has been concerned that the drive toward high gas mileage and low emissions with small engines would have to come at the expense of power. Enter the new Ford 1.6-liter I-4 engine with EcoBoost™ technology as a complement to its bold, dynamic kinetic design of the new C-MAX.
Carmakers hope for more sales by going 0% down
By Armen Hareyan on December 25, 2010 - 11:52PM
Major auto makers and dealers will start the day after Christmas by pushing their zero percent down deals and hopes toward more year-end car sales.
NGVAmerica expects growth of natural gas in vehicles to continue in 2011
By Frank Sherosky on December 24, 2010 - 1:24PM
Since federal incentives were introduced in 2006, natural gas usage in vehicles has increased 25 percent each year, displacing more than 320 million gallons of gasoline. With the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, these incentives will continue. Natural Gas Vehicles for America even expects that rate to continue to grow in 2011 and beyond.
Toyota pays $10 million for first unintended acceleration case
By Patrick Rall on December 24, 2010 - 11:40AM
Yesterday, it was revealed that Toyota Motors has paid a whopping $10 million in the first private suit against the automaker for deaths caused by Toyota’s unintended acceleration issues.
Department of Energy extends RFI deadline for fuel cell technology opportunities
By Frank Sherosky on December 24, 2010 - 11:20AM
As part of a recent update, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the deadline to January 18, 2011, for the Request for Information (RFI) on fuel cell technologies early opportunities. The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information relevant to the core requirements and relevant costs for each of three topic areas of interest.
Nissan delivers the first 2011 Leaf electric car in Tennessee
By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2010 - 8:21PM
Over the past week, Nissan USA has delivered 2011 Leaf all-electric cars in California, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington and yesterday, the Japanese automaker delivered the first consumer unit in the state of Tennessee.
NHTSA adds front suspension to Ford Windstar investigation
By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2010 - 8:00PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a probe and subsequent recall into excessive rust issues on the rear axle housing of the 1998-2003 Ford Windstars and now the NHTSA has taken it one step further, adding the front suspension to the list of corrosion concerns for the aging Ford minivans.
Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 to be largest energy conference in 22 years
By Frank Sherosky on December 23, 2010 - 7:12PM
More information is pouring in, as Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) takes full advantage after its visionary move to merge the National Hydrogen Association with the US Fuel Cell Council. Their combined strengths will now attempt to move this industry forward by meeting in Washington, DC from Feb 13 -16.
Hyundai teases the 2011 Veloster before the Detroit debut
By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2010 - 12:47PM
Over the past few months we have been privy to great many spyshots of the upcoming sporty compact from Hyundai and yesterday, the up-and-coming Korean automaker issued a new teaser video; making official the debut date and the official name of the 2011 Hyundai Veloster.
Mercedes Releases Information on 2012 C Class
By Keith Griffin on December 23, 2010 - 7:17AM
Mercedes makes a stunning makeover of its entry-level sedan by releasing a picture of 2012 C Class.
DOE announces up to $74M for fuel cell R&D
By Frank Sherosky on December 23, 2010 - 12:25AM
Less than one week after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and NHTSA announced up to $184M for advance vehicle development, the DOE announced it is accepting applications for a total of up to $74 million to support the research and development of clean, reliable fuel cells for two separate but related applications: stationary and transportation.
Allstate’s X the TXT Program Has 100,000 Fans
By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2010 - 9:26PM
Allstate, a leading automotive insurer, obviously doesn’t want to pay out claims, which is why it has launched the fairly successful ‘X the TXT’ program that seeks to end texting while driving. It has attracted more than 100,000 fans at Facebook.
Dual fuel upgrades on the rise for heavy trucks
By Frank Sherosky on December 22, 2010 - 5:04PM
GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:GMTI) announced that its subsidiary, American Power Group Inc. (APG), has received a Vehicular Memorandum of Exemption from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It includes eleven initial Test Exemptions of testing and verification of APG’s unique, non-invasive, dual fuel upgrade system for aftermarket diesel truck and tractor engines.
Edmunds Predicts 11.5 Million in Vehicle Sales for 2010
By Keith Griffin on December 22, 2010 - 3:38PM
Edmunds.com in an effort to beat the end-of-the-year rush has come out with a prediction of 11.5 million in new vehicle sales for 2010. That would be a healthy increase of 10.5 percent from 2010.
Chrysler recalling 76,000 diesel Ram trucks over braking concern
By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2010 - 2:19PM
Chrysler and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of 76,122 2010-2011 Ram HD pickups equipped with the Cummins diesel engine and a hydroboost braking system over a concern of slow pedal return.
Chrysler to use Fiat dual clutch technology by 2013
By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2010 - 2:02PM
Fiat is all about spreading their European-bred technology to the American Chrysler models and when something offers drivetrain efficiency like Fiat’s new 6-speed TCT dual clutch transmission.
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