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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.

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) acquires CAD software company, Alibre Inc.
By Frank Sherosky on July 19, 2011 - 10:14AM
In an email sent to customers and potential customers, 3D Systems Inc. (NYSE: DDD), which formerly traded at Nasdaq under the symbol ticker TDSC, announced it had just acquired Alibre, Inc., a leading provider of affordable 3D design productivity solutions based in Richardson, Texas.
AAA trucks ready to revive depleted EV batteries
By Don Bain on July 18, 2011 - 11:04PM
Today AAA unveiled North America's first roadside assistance truck capable of recharging electric vehicles. They are ready to come to the rescue of its members with 'depleted' batteries and provide Level 2 or Level 3 charging at roadside.
Manufacturing in Thailand greening the streets of America
By Don Bain on July 18, 2011 - 7:37PM
The world's foremost producer of one-ton pickup trucks, Thailand, is quickly becoming the golden gate to the greening of fuel efficient, eco-friendly car manufacturing. Here cars complete with EURO-4 emission standards and fuel economy nearing 50 mpg are produced, Six of the world's top automakers have recently based their fuel efficient car production in Thailand.
New AMSOIL lube protects engines
By Hawke Fracassa on July 18, 2011 - 6:59PM
Superior, Wisc.-based AMSOIL on Monday introduced a product that is formulated to provide outstanding wear relief from rust and corrosion in newly built or rebuilt 4-stroke engines.
Hyundai takes top brand loyalty title from Toyota
By Don Bain on July 18, 2011 - 6:46PM
Kbb.com, the online outlet of information from Kelley Blue Book, announced today Hyundai has taken the top slot in brand loyalty for the second quarter of 2001 from the incumbent brands of Toyota and Honda. Hyundai took the loyalty title during February 2010, but this marks the first time since th online authority began tracking such data that Hyundai has held the top spot for an entire quarter.
GM building next generation Silverado, Sierra in the USA
By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2011 - 5:13PM
General Motors has just announced their newest investment – this time involving the Flint Assembly Plant in Michigan – with the company spending $328 million to support production of the next generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light duty pickups.
Ford recalls Five Hundred, Mercury Montego over fuel tank risks
By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2011 - 1:15PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of 2007 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans over a concern around the filler neck of the fuel tank.
Will General Motors stock now test the June low?
By Frank Sherosky on July 18, 2011 - 11:12AM
With the general market reacting to news of a potential breach of U.S. debt confidence, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock, which is nearly nine months old since its IPO, is once again making lower lows and lower highs on the daily chart. The price chart also indicates the stock may be attempting a retest of the June low of 28.165.
China leads global auto industry rock party
By Hawke Fracassa on July 17, 2011 - 10:07PM
The makers of cars and trucks worldwide should celebrate. That is because there is measurable proof that the business of manufacturing and selling vehicles is experiencing a solid resurgence that began in 2010, according to a Vital Signs Online report from the Worldwatch Institute, an industry watchdog.
GM cuts time for labor-intensive design projects with rapid prototyping
By Frank Sherosky on July 17, 2011 - 11:12AM
3D rapid prototyping has been fast tracking General Motors (NYSE: GM) design development for years. Now the process is being extended to produce parts vital to the global base of GM designers, aerodynamicists and engineers.
Suzuki asks friends on Facebook: Do you like my cars?
By Hawke Fracassa on July 16, 2011 - 6:26PM
Suzuki is no wallflower. Like a teenage boy asking a girl out on a date for the first time, it's putting the reputation of its cars and trucks on the line with no promise of a positive return. It began doing it this week by beginning to ask Facebook users to rate how much they like the carmaker's vehicles on a scale of 1 to 5.
Mitsubishi hoping i will sell big as the cheapest EV in America
By Gordon Block on July 15, 2011 - 9:11PM
The Mitsubishi i, which comes Stateside in November, will be the cheapest 100% electric vehicle in the country at less than $30k to start.
Summer riskiest time for teen drivers
By Hawke Fracassa on July 15, 2011 - 8:14PM
Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration remind us that summer is the busiest travel period in America. The large volume of vehicles on the road makes it one of the most dangerous times for anyone to drive, but the inexperience of younger drivers puts them especially at risk.
Is Chrysler planning an end run around Teamsters?
By Don Bain on July 15, 2011 - 6:23PM
UAW president Bob King will be among those meeting with Chrysler Group LLC in labor negotiations soon and he believes the automaker intends to “buy $5 million in trucks to give to a non-union company to do work,” presumably transporting their vehicles with non-Teamsters.
Volkswagen Group Rocks the Record Book
By Richard Gray on July 15, 2011 - 5:56PM
Despite a shaky global economy, Volkswagen Group is having its best half-year in its history and continues to perform better than the world market.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force moves to Miami’s Swim Week
By Don Bain on July 15, 2011 - 5:14PM
Miami-based international stylist, Danny Santiago is patrolling the streets of the southern city with a cadre of Fashion Enforcers looking for the foremost fashionistas in the official and classy CLS63 AMG. The patrol will be looking for stylesetters with unique looks and fresh, innovative appeal through the end of Swim Week July 17.
Pittsburgh gains its first public CNG fueling stations
By Don Bain on July 15, 2011 - 4:17PM
Giant Eagle owns 162 fuel and convenience stores throughout western Pennsylvania, Ohio, north central West Virginia and Maryland along with their line of major grocery outlets. Yesterday, the company unveiled its first two compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in the Pittsburgh area at its Beechnut Drive retail support and distribution center.
Changes announced for the 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392
By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 12:54PM
The Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 is a truly amazing muscle car but when the 2012 models hit showrooms later this year – the brawny street brawler will get even more impressive thanks to a few new additions including the suspension system and shift controls first seen on the Charger SRT8.
The 2012 SRT Charger, Challenger, 300C and Grand Cherokee priced
By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 12:03PM
Over the past few months, the only product available from Chrysler’s newly formed SRT brand was the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 but for the 2012 model year there will be 4 products in the lineup – with prices announced today for the high performance Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep models.
Tesla Motors (Nasdaq: TSLA) stock attracts short sellers
By Frank Sherosky on July 15, 2011 - 11:29AM
Despite the high tech electric propulsion and the lightweight of the aluminum body of the Tesla S Model, Tesla Motors stock is under plenty of pressure by short sellers. Question is, what does this mean for investors?
New rumors surface on the 2014/2015 Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on July 15, 2011 - 9:51AM
Amidst news of the Camaro ZL1 and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the mighty Mustang, there have been endless rumors of what is to come from Ford’s pony car but we now have new rumors (with a fair amount of support) as to what we can expect from the next installation of the Ford Mustang line.
Honda steps up commitment to environment
By Hawke Fracassa on July 14, 2011 - 10:44PM
Honda has quietly accomplished a green milestone that will win the carmaker brownie points with environmentalists: 10 of its 14 North American plants now operate with no waste going to landfills, and the other four ship out "virtually zero" waste at all.
Opel Ampera available through car rental agency Europcar in 2012
By Gordon Block on July 14, 2011 - 9:21PM
The Opel Ampera, the European version of the Chevrolet Volt, will be available to rent in eight different countries through the rental agency Europcar beginning next year.
Enterprise, FedEx betting big on electric vehicles
By Don Bain on July 14, 2011 - 9:12PM
Enterprise Holdings is the umbrella group over Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rentals. They collectively own more cars than any company in America and, according to a post today by Marc Gunther on GreenBiz.com, they are expanding their offerings of electric vehicles just as fast as they can.
New rumors on the 2012 Camaro ZL1 horsepower surface
By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 8:02PM
When the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 made its grand debut at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year, we were told that the supercharged 6.2L V8 would produce somewhere in the neighborhood of 550 horsepower – causing a world of speculation in the muscle car world but according to LSX TV, the Camaro ZL1 could pack over 570 horsepower.
Chrysler UAW Workers and the drinking scandal
Chrysler UAW workers caught drinking, smoking pot during lunch – for the third time
By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 7:21PM
Based on an investigation by Detroit Fox 2 News, the Chrysler Group is once again faced with the issue of Union Auto Workers drinking alcohol and smoking what looks to be marijuana both before their shift and during their lunch break – this time involving employees at the company’s Trenton Engine Facility.
Ford introduces their Octane Academy
By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2011 - 6:23PM
Today, Ford Motor Company introduced a new contest where wannabe racers can have a chance to learn from professional Ford racers like Vaughn Gittin Jr., Tanner Foust, Brian Deegan or Ken Block, studying in the fine arts of drifting, gymkhana, and rally racing in highly modified Ford products.
Are you guilty of crashing your car for cash?
By Don Bain on July 14, 2011 - 4:40PM
Insurance fraud is an unfortunate fact of life, but did you know some people stage auto accidents just to get a little cash from their insurance company in this recession fraught economy? Roughly five percent of British drivers under the age of 35 admit to having done just that.
Cadillac Gains Presence in Saudi Arabia
By Richard Gray on July 14, 2011 - 2:01PM
The sales of Cadillac models showed strong gains in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East during the first half of the year.
Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK) $1B commitment in LNG technologies buys EV development time
By Frank Sherosky on July 14, 2011 - 10:12AM
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) already reported 35 year supply of shale gas alone, based on the 2010-consumption rate. But that isn't the only reason why a company like Chesapeake Energy (Nasdaq: CHK) isn’t waiting for Congress to pass the Natural Gas Act (H.R. 1835 and S. 1408).
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