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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.

20 Most Significant Cars in History of Automobile to be Shown in Brussels

By Armen Hareyan on November 24, 2011 - 10:24PM

Many car enthusiasts in the United States may have not heard about the Brussels Auto Show, but the 2012 is going to be very unique as 20 most significant cars in the history of the automobile will be shown shown at the 2012 Salon auto moto de Bruxelles.

The reinvented Lexus GS350 to hit showrooms in February

By Don Bain on November 24, 2011 - 4:02PM

When the stylish new 2013 Lexus GS350 hits showrooms next year, it will be heralded by the brands first Super Bowl commercial in addition to sponsorship of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. The fourth-generation GS was revealed this summer at the Concours d’Elegance and has made its auto show debut during the currently running Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new sport sedan incorporates the new Lexus design philosophy, prefaced by the new spindle grille.

Photo from 2009 Camp Jeep New York, courtesy Chrysler Group LLC.

Arizona International Auto Show to Host Camp Jeep

By Katherine Tompkins on November 24, 2011 - 3:19PM

Camp Jeep® on- and off-road course gives consumers opportunity to experience the abilities of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Drivers Obsolete? Toyota to showcase driverless Prius at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 24, 2011 - 12:43PM

Toyota is set to debut a few special Prius cars at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. However, it won't be another redesign or update of the popular hybrid car, these cars will be completely autonomous, making you, the driver, obsolete!

Black Friday Car Shopping: Deals abundant during 2011 in new and used cars

TrueCar Says Car Buyers Can Save 30% on 2011 Black Friday Deals

By Katherine Tompkins on November 24, 2011 - 12:35PM

Research shows Black Friday is a good day to shop for new and used cars and the 2011 season is not going to be different.

The BMW 1 series is among models seeing a price increase in 2012.

BMW changing car prices up to $320 more per vehicle

By Keith Griffin on November 24, 2011 - 12:30PM

BMW has issued a pre-Thanksgiving announcement that it is raising prices across a broad swath of its product line starting New Year's Day. Included in the price change is a $20 increase to $895 for the destination and handling charge.

Mazda and Enterprise combine on QR selling program

Mazda Using QR Codes on 2012 Mazda6 in Innovative Marketing Campaign

By Keith Griffin on November 24, 2011 - 11:59AM

Mazda has launched an innovative marketing campaign using QR codes to sell the 2012 Mazda6 through an affiliation with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which is the first rental car company to launch this kind of program.

Fiat boss Laura Soave leaves the company suddenly

By Patrick Rall on November 24, 2011 - 11:07AM

While the details around the whole matter are scarce, the Chrysler Group has announced that Laura Soave, head of the North American branch of the Fiat brand, has left the company to “pursue other interests” and with her departure long-time Chrysler Group team member Tim Kuniskis will step in to fill that role.

1948 Ford Vendetta Custom Pick Up scottsdale Auction

1948 Ford Vendetta Custom Pick Up for Sale at Russo and Steele's Scottsdale Auction

By Katherine Tompkins on November 24, 2011 - 10:55AM

Serious car collectors have already booked the third week of January 2012 in their calendar because there will be an award-winning 1948 Ford Vendetta custom pick up and more in Scottsdale auction.

Dodge Charger's Garmin Navigation System the Best of Factory-Installed Systems, Owners

By Katherine Tompkins on November 24, 2011 - 10:38AM

Study by J.D. Power and Associates shows owners generally dissatisfied with factory-installed navigation systems, but give the Garmin Navigation System in the Dodge Charger top marks.

Daily chart of $DWCAUP Dow Jones US Autos and Parts for 11-22-2011

Dow Jones US Autos and Parts still shows bearish bias for auto sector stocks

By Frank Sherosky on November 22, 2011 - 9:00PM

Despite plenty of news about returning sales at the automakers like GM, Ford, Chrysler-Fiat, Toyota, etc., the auto stock sector reflects much pessimism due to the global economy especially for 2012. Question is, what will turn the auto sector stocks around from their bearish bias?

Smart wins the Los Angeles Design Challenge

Smart Can't Sell Cars But it Does Win Los Angeles Design Challenge Again

By Keith Griffin on November 22, 2011 - 8:43PM

The Los Angeles Design Challenge has been won with a car that most Americans have learned to ignore: the smart, which is made by Mercedes-Benz. This is the second year in a row designers for smart have won the competition.

A scene from the Fiat Elegance commcerical featuring Jennifer Lopez

Will Jennifer Lopez's popularity drive sales for Fiat?

By Don Bain on November 22, 2011 - 7:10PM

Jennifer Lopez performed her hit "Papi," featuring the 2012 Fiat 500, at the 2011 American Music Awards (AMAs) held at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. on Nov. 20. Meanwhile, since the introduction of the stylish little Italian car last March, only 15,826 Fiat 500s have sold through October - well short of the projected first year sales of 50,000.

Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S Cabriolet. (PRNewsFoto/Porsche, Achim Hartmann

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet models keep classic coupe roofline

By Don Bain on November 22, 2011 - 5:47PM

Porsche has introducing two new cabriolet versions of the recently unveiled seventh-generation 911 Carrera. The 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Carrera S Cabriolet will be offered for sale in the U. S. in the spring of 2012, sporting an aluminum-steel soft top that maintains the classic lines of the coupe.

Lexus unveils GS250, debut will be in China

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 22, 2011 - 2:27PM

Lexus has unveiled the Lexus GS 250 sedan, which will add to the Lexus lineup of GS sedans. The World Premiere of Lexus GS 250 will be at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China which begins today.

PHEV-EV Technology for Fleets USA 2011 coming to Detroit Nov. 30th - Dec1st

By Frank Sherosky on November 22, 2011 - 1:16PM

PHEV/EV technology for Fleets USA 2011 is the only event to focus solely on vehicles that run fully or partly off a pre-charged battery; and it is coming to the metro-Detroit area. The show runs from Nov. 30 - Dec. 1st.

2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket

The Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket shines in LA

By Patrick Rall on November 22, 2011 - 12:51PM

The Chrysler Group as a whole has had a fairly quiet 2011 LA Auto Show but among the debuts is the new Dodge Challenger Yellow Jacket – a limited edition muscle car in the new Stinger Yellow exterior colored applied to the high performance SRT8 package.

The Battery Show for 2012 to return to Detroit with expansion

The Battery Show 2012 to return to Detroit with expansion

By Frank Sherosky on November 22, 2011 - 11:20AM

On the heels of a successful second year, The Battery Show announced today that it will return to metro Detroit Nov. 13-15, 2012, with double the exhibition hall space, and a brand new exhibition and conference on electric vehicle charging and infrastructure.

Details and Price Released on 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco But Value Questioned

By Keith Griffin on November 22, 2011 - 7:38AM

Chevrolet has released complete details and price for the 2013 Malibu Eco but one industry analyst is already calling into question if the new offering is really worth the additional tariff required for fuel efficiency.

KIA Motors brings Michelle Wie to 2011 LA Auto show

KIA Brings LPGA Star, Golf-themed Soul to 2011 LA Auto Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 21, 2011 - 11:59PM

A day after Black Friday 2011, when the nation is searching for doorbuster deals and discounts on Thanksgiving weekend, Kia has found a clever way to bring people to its booth at the 2011 LA Auto Show by showcasing the custom golf-themed KIA Soul and female golf star, Michelle Wie at it's booth.

The Subaru of America Share the Love Facebook tab

Subaru's Fourth Annual Share the Love event in full swing

By Don Bain on November 21, 2011 - 5:34PM

Subaru of America launched its fourth annual "Share the Love" event over the weekend, meaning for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased until January 3 the manufacturer will donate $250 to five of the top charities in America. The donations may total as much as $5 million, thanks to support from the Facebook community.

Solid and sleek 2012 Range Rover Evoque showcased at LA Auto Show

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 21, 2011 - 4:35PM

The all new 2012 Range Rover Evoque is currently being showcased and displayed at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles. The new 2012 Range Rover Evoque is an extremely luxurious vehicle that is bold, sleek, and new territory for the famous British brand.

Since breaking ground 25 years ago, the Georgetown, Ky., plant has built 6.5 mil

Toyota marks 25 years of auto production at Kentucky's TMMK

By Don Bain on November 21, 2011 - 4:20PM

Toyota originally broke ground on the 1,300-acre Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) Plant 25 years ago. Today, the nearly 7,000 American employees at that facility are closing in on the production of their 9 millionth vehicle. It is Toyota’s largest production factory outside of Japan.

Dodge will not call new C Segment sedan Hornet

By Patrick Rall on November 21, 2011 - 1:16PM

Among the major debuts at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will be the new Dodge C Segment sedan, based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and set to replace the current Dodge Caliber but contrary to the popular rumors – this new model will not be called the Hornet.

Acura adds free AcuraLink iPhone app for roadside assistance

By Hawke Fracassa on November 21, 2011 - 12:57PM

The Torrance, Calif.-based luxury arm of Japanese carmaker Acura has added free roadside assistance and iPhone digital services to its AcuraLink service.

Cyclone Power Technologies stock up-listed to OTCQB

By Frank Sherosky on November 21, 2011 - 12:48PM

Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, today announced that its common stock has been up-listed from the pink sheets to the OTCQB.

2012 Mosler RaptorGTR with Abby Cubey, recording artist of Feel My Fire

Mosler RaptorGTR redefines supercar with 1212 HP CubeyGTR package

By Frank Sherosky on November 21, 2011 - 10:48AM

In an unusual vehicle launch, SEI Engineering used three extreme music videos from model/recording artist, Abby Cubey, to kick off the introduction of the 838 horsepower, 240 mph RaptorGTR, with an option to produce 1212 horsepower in a limited production of 12 vehicles.

Mazda CX-5 debuts at LA Auto Show with style

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on November 20, 2011 - 8:10PM

The new redesigned 2013 Mazda CX-5 made its debut at the LA Auto show. The Mazda CX-5 will provide class leading fuel economy, captivating design, functionality, safety, and great handling. All aspects Mazda vehicles have become to be known for.

Toyota begins assembly of 2012 Toyota Corolla in Mississippi

By Hawke Fracassa on November 20, 2011 - 7:09PM

Toyota this week celebrated the opening of Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Blue Springs, Miss. TMMMS, as it is called by Toyota, is the Japanese carmaker's brand spanking new $800 million plant where workers assemble the 2012 Toyota Corolla passenger car.

Walking through halls of 2011 LA Auto Show

How to find Your Favorite Cars at 2011 LA Auto Show and Navigate

By Armen Hareyan on November 19, 2011 - 5:40PM

LA Auto Show is one of the largest car shows in the world and the 2011 show is not an exception. Yet, finding cars and favorite brands at the Los Angeles Convention Center is a big challenge if one does not know how to navigate.

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