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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.

America’s Car Museum on track for 2012 opening
By Don Bain on April 20, 2011 - 2:26PM
Despite beginning construction in the dire economic conditions of June 2010, the primarily philanthropically funded American Car Museum (ACM) is three-quarters completed and on track for a grand opening May 19, 2012. On a nine-acre campus, the institution will preserve and reveal the romantic and recurring rendezvous between America and the automobile.
The 2013 Ford Taurus gets a nose job and a new engine
By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2011 - 2:16PM
Today at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, Ford Motor Company rolled out their revised 2013 Taurus sedan, sporting a new front fascia, a bolder lines and a new turbocharged entry-level engine.
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 debuts in NYC
By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2011 - 1:26PM
We have known for months that a high performance Jeep was on the way thanks to testing shots from Germany’s Nürburgring and as the 2011 New York International Auto Show opened to the media this week, the world was formally introduced to the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.
Suzuki unveils two Kizashi Concepts at NYIAS
By Don Bain on April 20, 2011 - 12:57PM
At a press conference last night, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) unveiled a gas-electric variant of the Kizashi sedan as well as a turbocharged 275-horsepower version at the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Thereby Suzuki showed not only environmental concern, but a corresponding dedication to those who feel the need for speed.
Auto sector stocks reflected in Dow Jones US Autos and Parts pop on open
By Frank Sherosky on April 20, 2011 - 10:12AM
A weekly chart of the Dow Jones US Autos and Parts ($DWCAUP) shows major segments of the auto stock sector following the general market’s downward direction; in this case, testing the 40 week moving average, but rising on Wednesday morning‘s open as noted on the daily chart.
The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 debuts in New York
By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2011 - 9:41AM
Today as the 2011 New York International Auto Show opened, the Chrysler Group introduced their newest high performance luxury car as the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 met the world.
Bentley's Continental GT comes with satellite navigation and i-pad connectivity
By Armen Hareyan on April 20, 2011 - 6:56AM
Shanghai Motor Show witnessed yet another presentation as Bentley unveiled its new Continental GT, which comes with more space and i-pad connectivity.
GM stock shrugs off Akerman comments of streamlined dealer network enjoying higher throughput and profitability
By Frank Sherosky on April 19, 2011 - 11:02PM
In remarks prepared for delivery, Dan Akerson, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), delivered the keynote address at the National Automotive Dealers Association/IHS Automotive Forum in New York. Among his many statements, he noted GM’s higher throughput and profits from the streamlined dealer network, but GM stock still traded lower and closed at 29.59.
Brits ironing out kinks of Bloodhound Supersonic car
By Don Bain on April 19, 2011 - 8:44PM
The quest for land speed has been one of mankind’s perpetual pursuits since the dawn of time. It has gone from the preservation of life to a battle against the forces of nature – air resistance, traction, friction, lift and propulsion. To that end the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) team has employed the HyperWorks suite of computer-aided engineering tools in the development of its jet and rocket powered car.
Five percent of drivers distracted 67 percent of the time
By Don Bain on April 19, 2011 - 4:31PM
A lot of public service spots are aimed at getting drunk drivers off the streets for valid reasons. Yet, authorities will state drunk driving is just one form of distracted driving and some of the others can be just as dangerous to the driver and others. A recent study suggests the worst of us are distracted two thirds of the time we spend behind the wheel.
Students achieve 2,564 mpg in Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2011
By Don Bain on April 19, 2011 - 2:05PM
It’s all about pushing the envelope of fuel-efficiency to its maximum limit. In the fifth year of the Shell Eco-marathon, students from the U.S. and Canada convened in Houston for a two-day event to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the greatest distance using the least energy.
The 2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 gets more power, loses the manual trans
By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2011 - 2:02PM
General Motors has released information on the 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan, Sport Wagon and Coupe with the big news being the addition of some extra power in the 3.6L V6 without compromising fuel economy – although this powerful V6 will not be offered with a manual transmission to go with the new power.
Nissan issuing a service campaign on 2011 Leaf electric vehicles
By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2011 - 12:33PM
Last week we brought you the news of Nissan’s investigation over no-start reports with their popular new Leaf electric vehicle and today, Nissan has issued a service campaign bulletin announcing that the vehicles are being called back to dealerships around the world to address a software problem that seems to be causing the no-start issue.
Volkswagen Beetle R confirmed for the US
By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2011 - 11:09AM
Yesterday, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle was unveiled leading into the Shanghai and New York auto shows and shortly after, the news broke that the high performance Beetle R will hit US shores.
Nissan Leaf NISMO RC battery-electric race car debuts: Run silent, run green
By John Matras on April 19, 2011 - 9:54AM
There's a phrase that's often heard among environmental activists and that's "going off the grid." Nissan, however, wants to turn that phrase on its head by putting an all-electric battery-powered Nissan Leaf race car, the Nissan Leaf NISMO RC, on the starting grid of a race track.
2011 Chrysler 200 S sedan
The 2011 Chrysler 200 S sedan and convertible debut at the NYIAS
By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2011 - 9:07PM
The 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible hope to erase the demons of the vehicle previously known as the Chrysler Sebring and to help with that effort, Chrysler has rolled out the sporty new S package for the new Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible at the 2011 New York International Auto Show.
New Yorkers can see Saab Phoenix before NYIAS
By Don Bain on April 18, 2011 - 6:11PM
Those who live in the Big Apple have a unique opportunity to see Saab’s concept car, the PhoeniX, and meet the designer, Jason Castriota, himself, tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chelsea Piers 23rd St. and Hudson River in New York. Castriota is a native son of the Empire State.
The Dodge Avenger Rally Car debuts at the New York Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2011 - 5:44PM
Earlier today, we brought you the news of the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T making its grand debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and to help draw attention to the often-forgotten mid-sized sedan Mopar and Magneti Marelli brought out the heavily modified Dodge Avenger Rally Car.
Mazda CX-5 to make North American debut at NYIAS
By Don Bain on April 18, 2011 - 4:54PM
This is the name given to the Minagi Concept car, first introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March, as it moves into production: the Mazda CX-5. The new compact crossover combines Mazda’s KODO design approach with their new lower- emissions SKYACTIV technology and will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week.
Lease a zero-emissions BMW ActiveE for $499
By Don Bain on April 18, 2011 - 2:41PM
BMW’s marvelous new zero-emissions ActiveE will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. Based on the 1 series coupe, the electric Bavarian automobile will be available for lease later this year in select U.S. cities, for a monthly payment of $499, after a down payment of $2250.
Ford stock may still be best of breed technically speaking
By Frank Sherosky on April 18, 2011 - 12:55PM
After GM stock completed its 22nd week of trading by breaking 30, and with Toyota, Honda and others trading below their 40-day moving averages, perhaps it’s time to look again at Ford stock. It may be best of breed based on its stock chart technicals as much as its product technolgies.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T debuts at the 2011 New York Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2011 - 12:41PM
The 2011 New York International Auto Show opened today to the media and the folks at Dodge used the Big Apple show to unveil the performance variant of their mid-sized sedan – the 2012 Avenger R/T.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle reveal
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is unveiled at the 2011 New York Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2011 - 12:05PM
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will make its formal debut at the Shanghai Auto Show and the US debut at the New York Auto Show but today, Volkswagen Auto Group rolled out a spread of images, video and information on the newest VW “bug”.
Happy 47th birthday to the Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2011 - 10:44AM
Forty-seven years ago today, Americans all over the country who reached for their morning paper were introduced to the brand new Ford Mustang after its public debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair on April 17th.
GM stock officially trades below 30 level
By Frank Sherosky on April 18, 2011 - 10:12AM
After completing its 22nd week of trading since its IPO, GM stock has not only broken all levels of IPO price support, but has tested the psychologically significant 30 price level with its lowest weekly close on Friday. As of Monday morning, pre-market pressure was followed by a lower open and a plow through the 30 level.
Scuderi says 50-plus mpg achievable with turbocharged split-cycle air-hybrid engine
By Frank Sherosky on April 17, 2011 - 9:29PM
In a private interview with TorqueNews.com at SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, Sal Scuderi, President of the Scuderi Group, answered a pointed question about the potential of ever achieving 50-plus mpg using the split-cycle, hybrid engine with a turbo charger.
GM ranks above in clean-energy patents
By Frank Sherosky on April 16, 2011 - 9:15PM
General Motors (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) may be one of the world’s largest automakers, with roots back to 1908, but its ranking among clean-energy patents demonstrates GM’s commitment to sustainable transportation and clean energy.
SAAB on path to slow transfer to young Russian ownership
By Armen Hareyan on April 15, 2011 - 3:06PM
Today's developments around SAAB further affirm the thought that the Swedish auto-pride will one day become the property of Russian financing.
2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang released by Roush Performance: more power, more colors
By John Matras on April 15, 2011 - 2:09PM
When "more" is not enough, then "even more" will have to do, and the 2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang has just that. Roush Performance announced that the 2012 Stage 3 Mustang, equipped with the R2300 RoushCharger supercharger will produce 540 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.
Objet impresses SAE 2011 World Congress with 3D printer materials
By Frank Sherosky on April 15, 2011 - 1:50PM
Objet Geometries, the maker of a line of 3D printers, showed off its rapid prototyping capabilities with its technology display at SAE 2011 World Congress, including a trend-setting new material that is clear enough for light pipes and lenses.
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