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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.

Rare Toyota 2000GT Gets Sunlight Electricity

By Nicolas Zart on January 30, 2012 - 2:14PM

A rare, highly sought after Toyota 2000GT gets converted to electricity.

Mazda recalls 52,390 Tribute SUVs over brake fluid leaks

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2012 - 12:45PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mazda have announced a recall of the 2001 and 2002 Mazda Tribute compact sport utility vehicle over a concern that the brake fluid reservoir on the master cylinder could leak – leading to corrosion of essential braking system components and possibly causing a fire in the worst case situations.

The Pentastar V6 in the 2011 Dodge Challenger Rallye

Chrysler builds the 1 millionth Pentastar V6 engine

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2012 - 11:53AM

The Chrysler Group announced this past weekend that their Trenton Michigan Engine Assembly Plant had built the 1,000,000th example of the powerful 3.6L Pentastar V6 - just 18 months from when this new engine was formally introduced to the American auto industry.

Hyundai set for Super Bowl marketing blitz

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 30, 2012 - 11:44AM

Hyundai is set for a marketing blitz during the Super Bowl. It is going to be airing a total of five game-day ads for the big game, which airs on February 5th.

CARB Pushes for 15% Clean Cars By 2025

By Nicolas Zart on January 30, 2012 - 11:19AM

If you need to see where the automobile industry is going, look no further to California, the hotbed of the industry pushing a 15% Clean Car Mandate.

The Dodge Viper struggles in return to Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2012 - 11:19AM

Yesterday marked the end of the 2012 Rolex 24 at Daytona which for the first time in 10 years featured a Dodge Viper in the field but sadly, when the race drew to an end the mighty Viper failed to live up to the success seen by Viper entries over a decade ago due to some early mechanical issues.

The Mopar '11 Charger doing a smokey burnout

Chrysler's Mopar division to celebrate 75th birthday with the Mopar '12

By Patrick Rall on January 30, 2012 - 10:45AM

On Tuesday, January 31st at 8:30am (EST), Chrysler’s Mopar Performance Parts division will celebrate its 75th anniversary at one of their locations in the Metro Detroit area and among the festivities, the Chrysler Group will roll out the third installation in the Mopar branded vehicle lineup with the new Mopar ’12 – although there is no indication as to what this year’s Mopar-modified vehicle might be.

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is just one of the many safety systems by Bosch

Bosch multiple safety systems reduce crashes, saves lives

By Frank Sherosky on January 28, 2012 - 7:17PM

Estimates show that nearly 90 percent of all crashes are caused by driver error, making advanced safety systems an important focus for automakers and governing agencies. Bosch offers a plethora of active and passive safety technologies, including driver-assistance functions that can help reduce the number of accidents and save lives.

Ford's forthcoming C-Max Energi wins 2012 Green Car Vision Award

By Don Bain on January 28, 2012 - 3:11PM

The Ford C-MAX Energi, not scheduled for release before this coming fall, has been picked as Green Car Journal's 2012 Green Car Vision Award winner during The Washington Auto Show last week for its high level of efficiency and versatility.

Lotus Formula One design to be called the E20

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2012 - 12:14PM

Lotus is dropping the R31 and Lotus Renault GP titles for its Formula One racers and instead changing to E20, in honor of the Enstone factory's 20th anniversary for the brand.

New Ford Fusion NASCAR for 2013 a harbinger for future NASCAR design

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2012 - 1:48AM

The new, visually distinctive Ford Fusion for NASCAR racing in 2013 was revealed this week and shows how the popular racing circuit will be changing next year.

BMW reveals details of the 2012 ActiveHybrid 5

By David Herron on January 27, 2012 - 10:12PM

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is a full hybrid series 5 coupe, 0-60 in under 6 seconds, over 40 miles/gallon fuel efficiency, and availability starting in March 2012.

Production begins for the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

By Patrick Rall on January 27, 2012 - 6:01PM

Yesterday morning, General Motors’ Camaro Marketing Manager John Fitzpatrick sent a note to Chevrolet dealerships around the country notifying them that production had officially begun for the incredible new 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at their Oshawa production facility – with the first retail units hitting showrooms around the country as soon as March 2012.

AT&T moves on Obama's call for more CNG vehicles

By Don Bain on January 27, 2012 - 5:51PM

When President Barack Obama called for new energy policies during a whirlwind appearance in Las Vegas yesterday, AT&T was announcing the acquisition milestone of 5,000 alternatively fueled vehicles, 3,400 powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

California passes regulations requiring new Advanced Clean Cars

By David Herron on January 27, 2012 - 5:36PM

California continues to lead the nation in developing standards for advanced clean, zero emissions, vehicles from cars up to big trucks.

GM Working with Automakers Toward Fast Electric Charger

By Armen Hareyan on January 27, 2012 - 1:38PM

Chevy Volt team just said that GM is working with several other automakers toward producing a common fast charger for electric cars such as Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i-Miev.

Ford Focus ST-R ready for debut at Daytona today

By Aaron Turpen on January 27, 2012 - 12:52PM

The Ford Racing Focus ST-R will make its competition debut this afternoon at the Grand-Am 200 at Grand-Am Weekend at the Daytona International Speedway. Based on the Focus ST, the ST-R is purpose-built for racing competition and will compete in the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge ST class.

Toyota TES-ERA Sports EV Concept revealed

By Aaron Turpen on January 27, 2012 - 12:33PM

At a small auto show venue in Japan, the Toyota Engineering Society unveiled a new crowd-sourced concept electric car called the TES-ERA Sports EV Concept based on its popular 1990s Sera two-door coupe.

New Jeep Grand Cherokee Concept Revealed

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2012 - 7:32PM

A new concept revealed at the Houston Auto Show this week showcases a concept vehicle based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Jeep will be hosting an online contest to name the new vehicle.

Ford Will Triple EcoBoost Production Capacity in 2012

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2012 - 7:16PM

Ford is adding 4 more vehicle models to the lineup of 11 total that will offer an EcoBoost option for higher efficiency and better economy. This will expand availability of the more efficient option and triple production capacity of EcoBoost engines in Ford's lineup.

A graphic illustrating the use of Kenaf in the doors of the Ford Escape.

Whatever the color of your Ford Escape it's still Green

By Don Bain on January 26, 2012 - 4:16PM

To paraphrase the namesake and founder of the Ford Motor Company, you can get a Ford Escape in any color you want as long as it’s green and to illustrate the point, an edible green plant, sometimes used in cosmetics, makes up 50 percent of the door bolsters.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic to get first Ecologic label

By Frank Sherosky on January 26, 2012 - 3:17PM

In keeping with the Eco theme of the Malibu and the Cruze models, Chevrolet introduced a new ecological label which will appear first on the 2012 Chevy Sonic, and on other Chevy models thereafter.

JFK Hearse at Barrett-Jackson Sells for $176,000

By Aaron Turpen on January 26, 2012 - 1:11PM

The hearse used to transport President John F. Kennedy and wife Jacqueline from the hospital after his assassination to Air Force One was auctioned in Scottsdale, Arizona for $160,000 plus buyer's premium.

New Ram Laramie Limited to debut in Chicago

By Patrick Rall on January 26, 2012 - 11:43AM

The Chrysler Group announced today that when the 2012 Chicago Auto Show opens next month, their all-truck Ram brand will debut a new premium trimline in the form of the 2012 Ram Laramie Limited.

Smart lowers lease to $99 a Month

By Nicolas Zart on January 26, 2012 - 10:31AM

You can now have an affordable way to lease the Smart car you have always wanted.

Cars like the Fisker Karm would get a boost from new rules in CA. © Don Bain

As election year begins, California seeks to clear the air

By Don Bain on January 26, 2012 - 2:51AM

The California Air Resources Board is expected to vote today on a set of new automotive quotas and emission rules that may blaze a trail into a cleaner future the rest of the country could easily end up following.

The 2013 BMW X6 Sports Acticity Coupe. Photo courtesy of BMW

BMW 2013 X6 Sports Activity Coupe information released

By Don Bain on January 25, 2012 - 9:36PM

BMW has just released the first images and specifications on the refreshed 2013 BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe, which will arrive in US showrooms in early spring this year.

Introducing the diesel powered BMW M550d xDrive sedan and wagon

By Patrick Rall on January 25, 2012 - 8:31PM

There have long been rumors that BMW would be introducing a new lineup of high performance M variants packing a diesel technology and today, those rumors became fact as the German automaker introduced the new BMW M550d xDrive sedan and touring.

The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in. Photo courtesy of Toyota

Consumer Reports finds Toyota most highly regarded auto brand

By Don Bain on January 25, 2012 - 6:33PM

Though Toyota, Ford, Honda, and Chevrolet still stand out as the top brands in the country, it’s getting harder for many Americans to distinguish them from their serious challengers, according to a 2012 Car-Brand Perception Survey, conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.

Carroll Shelby and the durability race car for the Shelby GT 500

The Car Behind the 2013 Shelby GT Sells for Big Bucks

By Keith Griffin on January 25, 2012 - 5:08PM

The car that proved the 2013 Shelby GT 500 production Mustang could be a reality was sold at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction late Saturday night in Scottsdale, Ariz., for $350,000 with all proceeds benefiting charity.

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