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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.

GM Design merits “Cool Places to Work” designation
By Don Bain on September 7, 2011 - 5:03PM
GM Design, reportedly the industry's first and largest automotive design facility worldwide, has been named one of Crain's 2011 "Cool Places to Work," based on the ability to communicate with employees, attract/retain talent and create a productive work environment, among other criteria.
Scuderi Split-Cycle Engine achieves 65 MPG under simulation study
By Frank Sherosky on September 7, 2011 - 2:06PM
Scuderi Group today released findings from a computer simulation study conducted by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory, measuring the performance of the Scuderi Engine modeled against the European class of “high economy” vehicles.
Cyclone Power Technologies stock steps up to fully reporting with the SEC
By Frank Sherosky on September 7, 2011 - 1:40PM
This is significant for stock investors. Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it is now a fully-reporting company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Company provides electric car training as EV production creates more jobs
By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 1:34PM
With more and more electrical cars on the road every day, the need for trained and skilled mechanics to work on these cars for production and maintenance is rapidly growing. More and more workers with renewable energy certifications and technical electronic certifications are needed in today’s workforce.
Hyundai i30 saves surprises for its debut in Frankfurt Auto Show
By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 12:38PM
Hyundai is set to debut the all-new i30 at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next week and there are some surprises waiting. For instance, the public still does not know a few important factors about the new vehicle.
NADAguides aid students in finding small, safe and inexpensive vehicles
By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 12:22PM
Young people and students on budgets are looking for small, safe and not overly priced vehicles for school and work. The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ version was named as a top pick for students this year.
2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302
The 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 to get new colors, stripes and technology
By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2011 - 12:14PM
The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 could very well be the greatest Mustang of all time but thanks to some leaked documents and screenshots from a SpeedTV program about the new Boss, we have an idea of what Ford plans to do in order to make the 2013 Mustang Boss 302 even better – including some new colors options, vintage-styled stripes and Ford’s Sync system.
FordDirect offers texting for immediate information for Ford car shoppers
By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 12:10PM
FordDirect has just announced that they are adding a new text messaging service to help customers quickly and efficiently get information sent directly to their cellular phones about buying Ford cars. This service has generated a “14% lead conversion rate by integrating mobile elements into all print, television advertising,” according to a PR Newswire Press Release.
GM with boost from Buick sets August sales record in China
By Keith Griffin on September 7, 2011 - 11:54AM
GM and its domestic partners in China had a record August with sales up 13.4 percent year over year. Total sales on an annualized basis were 205,885 units with Buick being a strong driving force.
Saab files for government protection, plans reorganization
By Patrick Rall on September 7, 2011 - 11:39AM
Saab and parent company Swedish Automobile were once again unable to pay their workers in August and with creditors from around the world bearing down on them for money owed, Saab has officially filed for government protection with the intention of reorganization to save the struggling automaker.
China is asking GM for Valuable Chevy Volt Information in Exchange for Market Access
By Kate McLeod on September 7, 2011 - 11:36AM
China wants GM to share valuable technology information about Chevy Volt to give the company access to its market with subsidies.
Fuel efficient 2012 Ford Fiesta helps student thank teachers on Teacher's Day
By KC Kelly on September 7, 2011 - 11:17AM
A woman named Sivasankari from India drove the all-new 2012 Ford Fiesta approximately 400 miles on Teacher’s Day so that she could personally thank her teachers for making who she is today. She shares all the wonderful features of the Ford Fiesta as she takes and video-tapes her journey.
Jaguar details C-XI6 hybrid concept ahead of 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on September 6, 2011 - 11:17PM
Jaguar has released extensive details on the hot new concept ‘One plus One’ Jaguar C-X16 that will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show that opens to the media on Sept. 13.
Ford UAW members draw closer to striking
By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 6:35PM
According to multiple sources including the Detroit News, the 42 Union Auto Worker’s Locals around the country were asked to place their votes on whether or not they are willing to go on strike and while not all of those Locals have reported their results, those who have announced their results are 97% in favor of walking out.
New Fisker Surf shooting brake concept to Frankfurt 2011
By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 5:44PM
While the Fisker Karma electric-hybrid luxo-performance sedan is getting ever closer to meeting its production deadline, the newest conceptual model from the innovative automaker is due to make its grand debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with the introduction of the new Fisker Surf.
BMW the Official Luxury Automobile of Big Ten Conference
By Don Bain on September 6, 2011 - 5:26PM
BMW of North America has announced a partnership with the Big Ten Conference, the oldest Division I college conference in the U.S., to become the official luxury automobile of the 2011-2012 seasons covering football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and Olympic sports programs.
GM Celebrates Chevrolet's Bowtie Logo with Several Possible Accounts of Origins
By Kate McLeod on September 6, 2011 - 5:03PM
In 2009, GM took its name off its cars. Pundits say the association with a bankrupt company would hurt sales. GM says the move was strategic, an effort to focus on and highlight individual brands.
The very last Mitsubishi Eclipse to be auctioned for charity
By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 4:36PM
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has enjoyed a long and (decreasingly) popular life since being introduced for the US market in 1989 but the very last Eclipse ever built has been produced and it will be auctioned off at the Mecum St. Charles Auction later this month with the proceeds going to charity.
Consumer Reports deems the Fiat 500 "fun to drive"
By Don Bain on September 6, 2011 - 3:40PM
After an absence of nearly three decades the Fiat 500 is winning hearts and minds as Consumer Reports calls it a "fun to drive" fuel-efficient car, even though they fall short of putting it on their "recommended" list.
A Beaded VW Beetle to tour US, European museums of art in 2012
By Don Bain on September 6, 2011 - 2:28PM
The indigenous Huichol tribe of Jalisco and Nayarit, Mexico is known for their exquisite and colorful designs and decorations in beadwork – now they have applied their stylish art to a VW Beetle completely covered with 200 lbs. of the tiny beads as part of a project for the Museum of Popular Art in Mexico City.
The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid named NADA car of the month
By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 2:22PM
The 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid were unveiled last month around the US to mixed reviews but that hasn’t stopped the people at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) from naming the 2012 Camry Hybrid the September 2011 NADAGuides Car of the Month.
Test Drive GM cars and help donate Cell Phones for Soldiers
By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 12:25PM
The General Motors Group and Affinion Loyalty Group are teaming up to host a GM ride and drive event to support United States military troops. The drive will help acquire cell phone donations for our soldiers through the program called, “Cell Phones for Soldiers”.
GM stock cracks another new low despite better sales
By Frank Sherosky on September 6, 2011 - 11:32AM
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) may have reported sales up last week, but there were cracks in the bubble again as GM stock faltered, and Chevy Volts failed to make any sales gains over the Nissan Leaf.
Honda recalls almost 1 million Fit models for window switch failures
By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 11:32AM
Honda has announced a global recall of 960,000 Fit models found predominantly in Japan, China and other Asian countries over a concern that the power window master switch could malfunction and catch fire over time.
2011 Kia Optima Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K, Esquire
By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 11:29AM
The sophisticated men's lifestyle magazine Esquire has named the 2011 Kia Optima the "Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K". Optima also got notoriety as one of only nine finalists for the "The 2011 Esquire Design and Technology Awards".
The cost of electric cars: The price is still high
By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 11:17AM
One would think that the overall cost of owning an environmentally friendly and eco-friendly electric car would be cheaper than its conventional counterpart. This is not necessarily the case; however.
British PM drives MINI Cooper convertible off of the assembly line
By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 11:06AM
Ten years ago, in 2001, the German automobile manufacturer, British Motor Corporation (BMW) began producing the MINI as one of their automotive marques. Just few days ago, UK Prime Minister David Cameron drove the two millionth MINI Cooper convertible off the production line from the plant in Oxford, the Downing Street reports.
No imported 2012 Toyota Camry sedans for the US
By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2011 - 9:39AM
Mr. Akio Toyoda loves bragging about how “American” the Camry is and when the 2012 Toyota Camry begins hitting the market later this month – all new Camrys sold in the US will be built in the Japanese automaker’s Georgetown, Kentucky production facility and going forward, none of the Camry sedans built in Japan will be shipped into the US market.
Volkswagen and Suzuki may end EV partnership because of VW's comment
By KC Kelly on September 6, 2011 - 8:32AM
A comment made by Volkswagen about Suzuki has put the two companies in an uncomfortable situation and ended their electric car and hybrid partnership.
Investors still sidestep 2012 Camry intro and plunge Toyota stock lower
By Frank Sherosky on September 5, 2011 - 11:55PM
Despite the hopes by many auto sector investors that the 2012 Toyota Camry news might help Toyota stock finally get its mojo back, Toyota stock is found still plunging toward lower price support levels.
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