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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.

The Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept with the Camaro 1LE Concept at SEMA

Chevy Camaro takes the muscle car crown for 2nd straight year

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 1:23PM

Sales numbers for December and the rest of 2011 are in and for the second straight year, the Chevrolet Camaro has claimed for title of being the bestselling muscle car in the American automotive industry – beating out the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger by a very comfortable margin as the Camaro claimed its first back-to-back sales title in decades.

The 2013 Dodge Dart hits 40mpg, earns Fiat 5% more Chrysler

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 12:33PM

Since Fiat has taken majority control of the Chrysler Group from the US Government there hasn’t been much talk of Chrysler ownership but with the upcoming 2013 Dodge Dart reportedly hitting 40 miles per gallon in preliminary testing late last month – Fiat has met the final requirement set forth by the feds when Fiat purchased the first piece of the American automaker in 2009.

The new Porsche 911 Cabrio to make grand debut in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 11:47AM

Porsche AG announced this morning that they will use the 2012 North American International Auto Show next week in Detroit to formally introduce the new 2012 Porsche 911 Cabrio.

GM announces battery fire fix for the Chevrolet Volt

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 11:35AM

This morning, General Motors announced the changes that will be made to the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle battery coolant system in an effort to lower the risk of fires after severe accidents after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into the design of the Volt’s battery system.

Chevy Volt wins December sales battle, Nissan Leaf wins 2011

By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 10:28AM

The Chevrolet Volt ended 2011 the same way that it started, comfortably outselling the Nissan Leaf (for the third month in a row) but as the numbers were tallied up for all of the 2011 year, the Nissan Leaf claimed the title of the bestselling electric vehicle in the American market.

Infiniti Poised To Follow Lincoln's Path to Irrelevance

By Keith Griffin on January 4, 2012 - 9:04PM

The 2011 sales numbers are in and it seems as if Infiniti is poised to follow Lincoln's path to irrelevance in the marketplace. The problem may be that Nissan is making its own cars and trucks too damn well to justify buying an upscale Infiniti.

MIT reports improved mileage of average car mileage missing

By Don Bain on January 4, 2012 - 7:00PM

While the efficiency of modern engines has been improving for years, a study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports most of the efficiency went into carrying the extra weight being added to the cars American’s buy. Basically, they are stating if the engines of today were in the cars of 1980, they would go a lot farther on a gallon of gas.

2012 NAIAS once again to feature EyesOn Design Awards during press days

By Frank Sherosky on January 4, 2012 - 6:46PM

While the Audi A6 won the EyesOn Design Award for production and Porsche 918 RSR for the concept category last year, the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) once again will bring a team of designers to choose an award solely on styling

Why is an oil stock owning Congress member pushing to end EV tax credits?

By David Herron on January 4, 2012 - 6:41PM

Perhaps when we think "oil companies want to kill electric cars" our imagination is running away with us, but when a Congressman who owns/owned millions of dollars in oil company stock, who is also a car dealer, and wants to kill electric cars, what else is our mind to think?

Now you can get 3 months free SiriusXM in a used car

By Don Bain on January 4, 2012 - 4:24PM

Thanks to an agreement between SiriusXM Radio and AutoNation, used car buyers who purchase a vehicle with a factory-installed satellite ready audio system, regardless of model or make, are eligible to receive three free months of the premiere radio service, a value previously added only to new car sales.

Why did Hyundai have strong 2011 sales?

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 4, 2012 - 3:11PM

Hyundai today announced that it has posted a record number of vehicles sold in December and 2011 sales were up 20 percent compared to 2011.

Toyota offers official images of new Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Concept

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2012 - 1:15PM

The news of a sporty coupe coming to the Lexus display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show has created quite a bit of buzz over what exactly we would see from the Japanese luxury brand next week in Detroit but today, the company has taken the wraps off of the new Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept.

Axion Power Cube to power building at Washington DC Naval Yard

Axion Power PbC battery technology proves extended capability at DC Naval Yard

By Frank Sherosky on January 4, 2012 - 11:37AM

Axion Power International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW), the developer of advanced leadcarbon PbC® batteries and energy storage systems, announced today that it was awarded a purchase order from SilTek Inc. confirming their participation in a Zero Energy Building in the Washington DC Naval Yard.

Saab to resume production at Trollhattan plant

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2012 - 11:20AM

According to the internet gurus at Saabs United, Saab will send a small portion of its workforce back into the Trollhattan plant to resume production – but only of vehicles already underway when production came to a halt in early 2011.

The new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe with M Sport Package

BMW vs. Mercedes-Benz 2011 sales race

By Katherine Tompkins on January 4, 2012 - 11:08AM

Will it be BMW or Mercedes who takes top place in US luxury sales for 2011?

A image taken from Toyota's NS4 video released today.

Toyota casting a spell around the NS4 Hybrid Concept to debut at NAIAS

By Don Bain on January 4, 2012 - 2:00AM

Though virtually nothing is known about this new concept car it is quite apparent Toyota is trying to imply this is THE car of the future. Images in the new video just released reveal little but that impression.

Baltimore Grand Prix contract terminated, city still expects to hold 2012 race

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on January 3, 2012 - 9:30PM

The city of Baltimore has terminated the five year contract with Baltimore Racing Development, the private company that ran the 2011 Baltimore Grand Prix. Even with the contract terminated, the city is determined to hold the race in 2012.

The front end of the next Nissan Pathfinder

The next Nissan Pathfinder teased in a short video

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2012 - 9:05PM

The next generation Nissan Pathfinder is scheduled to make its grand debut next week at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and tonight, the Japanese automaker issued two short (very short) videos giving us our best look yet of the redesigned front and rear end of the new Pathfinder.

The visual display of the new Lexus Enform system

Six features you should find in your new car in 2012

By Don Bain on January 3, 2012 - 8:01PM

As the impetus to innovation increases and makes safer the cars we drive, the new and refreshed features tend to come in annual waves. Here’s a list of the features any car you buy in 2012 should have. If any are missing, maybe you should keep looking. Improved fuel efficiency and safety are the hallmarks of modern motoring.

The 2013 Buick Encore with three sections uncovered

Another piece of the Buick Encore teaser unveiled

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2012 - 6:24PM

We are another week closer to the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and with this new week comes another look at the upcoming 2013 Buick Encore – a small SUV that will make its grand debut next week at Cobo Hall.

Rep. Kelly's HR 3768 proposes repeal of electric car $7500 tax rebate

By David Herron on January 3, 2012 - 5:20PM

The government tried to close his car dealership, he fought back, and now as a Congressman Rep. Kelly wants to kill the electric car.

Polk predicts auto sales will climb 6.7 percent in 2012, to 77.7 million globally

By Don Bain on January 3, 2012 - 3:45PM

The automotive authority Polk expects new vehicle sales in 2012 to rise 6.7 percent over 2011 volumes to 77.7 million vehicles, even as sales of light vehicles in the U.S. slow. Polk analysts believe the global economy will come through the current European debt crisis and buyers will return to showrooms worldwide in 2012.

Bentley's 2011 sales reach pre-recession levels

By Katherine Tompkins on January 3, 2012 - 2:32PM

Luxury car manufacturer Bentley says 2011 was a very good year, reaching to pre-recession levels. Here is how Bentley did it.

Introducing the new Chevrolet Camaro GT race car

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2012 - 2:00PM

There are plenty of companies in the US that have built their take on the ultimate Chevrolet Camaro race car but the German company Sareni United has announced that they are now offering the Camaro GT race car to teams interested in piloting an American muscle car in the growing International GT racing universe.

India's First Supercar coming to Auto Expo 2012 with rumored Honda V6

By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2012 - 11:23AM

In two days Indian car industry will experience another awakening when DC Design unveils India's 1st supercar at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, the country's largest auto show.

Fisker claims to be near completion of Karma battery recall

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2012 - 10:14PM

A123, the company that supplies the battery packs for the gorgeous new Fisker Karma recently discovered a possible coolant leak that could lead to electrical fires in the high tech sedan and today, Fisker issued a statement claiming that the majority of Karma electric sedans built thus far have had new battery packs installed through the new recall – just two weeks after the automaker was made aware of the problem.

Overhyped bashing of electric car charging station subsidies in the Washington Post

By David Herron on January 2, 2012 - 8:10PM

Demanding that electric cars solve global warming and foreign oil dependence overnight makes it impossible for electric cars to look like a success.

Mopar modified Chrysler 200 Super S coming to NAIAS

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2012 - 7:15PM

The Chrysler Group’s aftermarket/performance division ‘Mopar’ will once again have a heavy presence at the Detroit Auto Show, with the Dodge Charger Redline that we announced earlier today accompanied by the Mopar modified version of the new mid-sized sedan – the Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar.

New investment strategy: fill your garage with compacted aluminum cans

By Don Bain on January 2, 2012 - 6:55PM

In the process of complying with CAFE requirements automakers will essentially need to spend about $157 billion to double their fleet’s fuel efficiency. This will likely lead to years of rising sales for makers of aluminum body panels, turbochargers and other light weight components.

Going beyond hybrids, plug-in hybrid cars coming in 2012

By David Herron on January 2, 2012 - 3:19PM

Other than the Chevy Volt, 2012 will see the first introduction of commercially produced plug-in hybrid vehicles including the Ford C-MAX Energi, two cars from Fisker, and an actual honest to goodness officially produced Plug-in Prius manufactured by Toyota.

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