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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 unveils the Cadillac Ciel Concept
By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2011 - 12:00PM
Last night in Pebble Beach, California, General Motors unveiled the latest chapter of their luxury brand as the sleek new Cadillac Ciel Concept was formally introduced.
Michele Bachmann fails to deliver how she would achieve 2 dollar gasoline
By Frank Sherosky on August 18, 2011 - 11:37PM
If the auto stock sector was looking for help in today's market sell-off, they certainly did not get much from Michele Bachmann, GOP presidential hopeful, who blamed President Obama for increasing gas prices, and said she would change that by reducing gasoline to $2 per gallon, but without a clear plan.
Swedish debt authority prepares to seize Saab assets
By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2011 - 7:10PM
The Swedish debt enforcement agency has notified banks holding assets that they may legally seize said assets in an effort to recover the large sum of money owe by the Swedish automaker to various supplies.
GM shooting for 50mpg from Chevy Cruze Diesel
By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2011 - 6:05PM
General Motors confirmed in late July that they will offer a diesel powered Chevrolet Cruze for the 2013 model year and thanks to some insider information, we have learned that GM is shooting for the diesel Cruze to hit 50 miles per gallon on the highway – offering comparable fuel economy to some of the popular (and pricey) hybrids on the market.
New Jeep Grand Cherokee-based Maserati SUV to be built in Detroit
By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2011 - 5:37PM
We have known since late last year that Maserati would soon be offering a high end performance sport utility vehicles based on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and thanks to inside information from Automotive News, we now know that this new Maserati SUV will be built in Detroit with the official concept debut planned for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Auto industry at crossroads with supply chain relations
By Don Bain on August 18, 2011 - 4:47PM
Whether the U.S. auto industry continues to recover or falters again hinges largely upon a more collaborative strategy with supply chain partners, a research team at Case Western Reserve University states in a study titled The U.S. Auto Supply Chain at a Crossroads.
Toyota will introduce 2012 Camry to ... everyone!!!
By Hawke Fracassa on August 18, 2011 - 3:03PM
The drumroll to unveil the 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid is getting louder. While the seventh-generation Camry will make its public debut at the Automotive Hall of Fame on Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn, Mich., on Aug. 23, the unveiling will happen at the same time for auto writers in New York, Los Angeles and Georgetown, Ky. Toyota assembles the Camry at a plant in Georgetown.
2011 Woodward Dream Cruise revs early with Chevrolet events
By Frank Sherosky on August 18, 2011 - 2:19PM
Throngs of car enthusiasts gathered late Wednesday to celebrate the preliminary events of the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, most notable at the corner of 13 Mile Road, where Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration featured personal vehicles owned by members of the GM Design team, along with live musical performances.
GM confirms Chevy Volt-based Cadillac ELR with videos and pictures
By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2011 - 11:21AM
Since General Motors unveiled the Cadillac Converj at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, there have been rumors of a luxury model based on the Chevrolet Volt but last night the General confirmed that there is officially a production version of the Converj Concept coming - the Cadillac ELR.
AeroVironment charging station for EVs
AeroVironment chosen by Oregon DOT for Green Highway charging stations
By Frank Sherosky on August 18, 2011 - 10:52AM
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) is on a roll again in its contribution to the greenest highway region in America, as 22 fast-chargers will be sited throughout northwest Oregon along major transportation corridors.
65,000 urge EPA to force Ford to fix toxic mess
By Hawke Fracassa on August 17, 2011 - 8:56PM
Ford Motor Co. has stirred up residents of Upper Ringwood, N.J., where 65,000 environmentalists have complained in an Internet campaign on Change.org that the car company has left toxic waste in the state-run Ringwood State Park.
The unusual engineers behind Chevy Malibu’s aerodynamic gains
By Don Bain on August 17, 2011 - 8:52PM
Chevrolet's most fuel-efficient midsize car ever, the 2013 Malibu, was shaped by a pair of unusual engineers – John "Moose" Bednarchik is a self-declared fitness nut who survived a heart attack at 33 and Suzanne "Suzy" Cody, a Camaro-driving roller derby queen with hair dyed blue.
Audi’s completely new kind of concept car coming to Frankfurt Motor Show
By Don Bain on August 17, 2011 - 5:39PM
An amazing amount of innovation is happening in the automotive field and Audi's radically new, lightweight, two-seat, electric powered urban concept car is right there at the forefront, coming to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
2012 Honda Accord improves on gas mileage
By Hawke Fracassa on August 17, 2011 - 4:19PM
The 2012 Accord introduced today by Honda comes in coupe and sedan models that deliver style, performance, efficiency and value as well as better fuel economy than the 2011s. There also is a new Accord SE. Starting prices for the Accord, including destination charges, are around $22,000 to $24,000 for base models.
Win a 2012 Ram 1500 Express on Facebook
By Patrick Rall on August 17, 2011 - 2:43PM
The Chrysler Group’s Ram Truck brand is currently running a contest on Facebook that will award two lucky “friends” by giving them each a 2012 Ram 1500 Express for doing nothing more than signing up and inviting friends to do the same.
DOE applauds world's first tri-generation fuel cell and hydrogen energy station
By Frank Sherosky on August 17, 2011 - 12:39PM
The U.S. Department of Energy today issued a statement in support of the commissioning of the world's first tri-generation fuel cell and hydrogen energy station to provide transportation fuel to the public and electric power to an industrial facility.
Hyundai to inspect 2011 Sonatas for steering issue
By Gordon Block on August 17, 2011 - 12:19PM
Hyundai dealers nationwide will be looking into about 4,000 complaints that some 2011 Hyundai Sonatas are pulling to the left while driving.
New Jaguar C-X16 Concept to arrive in Frankfurt
By Patrick Rall on August 17, 2011 - 10:55AM
Jaguar has announced that they will use the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show as the backdrop to unveil what the automaker is calling the Jaguar C-X16 Production Concept on September 13th, 2011.
A Tribute to Porsche's racing heritage in Monterey
By Don Bain on August 16, 2011 - 8:02PM
During the 2011 Monterey Classic Car event this week, Porsche celebrates the motorsports heritage of its iconic 911 sports car alongside the 918 RSR Concept – the Porsche Zentrum is the central hub for the Porsche experience during the week.
President Obama lays foundation to kill oil imports
By Hawke Fracassa on August 16, 2011 - 6:15PM
President Obama today announced a biofuels initiative to help reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.
DC Shoes: Ken Block’s Gymkhana Four packs pure awesomeness
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 5:30PM
Ken Block and DC Shoes essentially created the sport of gymkhana and since that first online video, Ken has kept fans on the edge of their seats as they eagerly waited for the newest look at his high speed drifting skills – which arrived today as DC Shoes: Ken Block’s Gymkhana Four has hit YouTube.
Sheryl Crow’s 1959 190 SL roadster at auction in Pebble Beach
By Don Bain on August 16, 2011 - 4:23PM
As a highlight of The Gooding Auction at Pebble Beach , singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow’s 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster will be sold August 21 to benefit the Joplin Schools Recovery Fund.
SRT Chief Gilles says that a new SRT Ram would be "done right"
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 3:16PM
During a small media briefing this weekend, TorqueNews had a chance to talk to SRT CEO and President Ralph Gilles about the future of the high performance brand’s lineup as well as their stance on competing with the bestselling vehicles in the class.
The SRT High Performance Tour kicks off at the Mopar Nationals
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 2:43PM
This past weekend as the 2011 Mopar Nationals opened at National Trails Raceway near Columbus Ohio, the diehard enthusiasts who came together for the nation’s biggest all-Chrysler show, swap and drag race event got a firsthand look at the new 2012 Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models as the first stop on the SRT High Performance Tour.
The Fiat 500 gets a Gucci makeover for Fashion Week
By Don Bain on August 16, 2011 - 2:03PM
The new Fiat 500 by Gucci limited-edition models will make their debut on Fashion’s Night Out (Sept. 8) during New York’s Fashion Week, Sept. 8-15, combining the best of Italian style and craftsmanship.
Toyota Prius Hybrid Plug-in
Toyota to unveil plug-in Prius hybrid at Frankfurt
By Gordon Block on August 16, 2011 - 12:36PM
Toyota will have a production version of its plug-in Prius hybrid at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month, with a European release date of summer 2012.
Aptera looking to Midwest states for EV manufacturing plant
By Frank Sherosky on August 16, 2011 - 12:34PM
When Aptera announced it was planning to look beyond California to find an ideal location for its production facility of its revolutionary 2e and other electric vehicles, few realized that the Midwest would end up on the list.
Saab will not display at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 12:01PM
Putting together a display at the world’s biggest auto shows does not come cheap so it should be no big surprise that Saab has announced that they will not display at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
The 2012 Chevrolet Impala recalled for power steering risks
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 11:17AM
The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has just started reaching the hands of consumers but General Motors is already recalling a group of them for an improperly routed power steering hose that could lead to a loss of power assist and in the worst case scenario – this problem could increase the chances of a fire.
General Motors claims the strongest HD pickup title
By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2011 - 10:43AM
Over the past year, the American automakers have been locked in a battle to see whose heavy duty pickup could hold the title of being the most capable and today, General Motors has announced revised specifications that make the GMC Sierra HD the most capable heavy duty pickup on the market with a towing capacity of 23,000 pounds.
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