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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.

Ford and the feds continue to discuss F150 airbag recall
By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 2:02PM
Late last month, Ford Motor Company announced a recall of around 150,000 units of the Ford F150 pickup over a concern of airbags deploying on their own but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reportedly wants Ford to recall a great deal more, spurring a congressional hearing on the matter.
GM planning to add 2nd shift for Volt production in 2012
By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 1:19PM
While the sales figures aren’t setting the world on fire, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt is currently winning the war for the top electric car in the US market but with deliveries slowed by lagging production, GM is planning to add a second shift for Volt production starting early in 2012.
BMW 1-Series M Coupe configurator is live
By Patrick Rall on March 10, 2011 - 12:54PM
While it isn’t the fastest vehicle in the BMW M series lineup of high performance vehicles, the new 1-Series M Coupe is one of the most eagerly anticipated cars to come from BMW in years and you can now build your own dream M Coupe on the BMWUSA.com website.
Mercedes E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY dual fuel is match for higher oil prices
By Frank Sherosky on March 10, 2011 - 11:18AM
A recent post by NGV America says Mercedes-Benz is rolling out its new E 200 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY with bi-fuel natural gas drive to European sales partners this month, in parallel with its appearance at the Geneva Show.
Anti-collision technology to become standard in more vehicles
By Don Bain on March 10, 2011 - 3:34AM
The cost of anti-collision technology is getting cheaper thanks to a new microcontroller from Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. according to R. Colin Johnson, writing for EETimes.com. This new Qorivva 32-bit microcontrollers, based on Freescale's Power Architecture, will go a long way to make collision avoidance systems standard equipment on many more models, rather than just high-end luxury vehicles.
Toyota marks 3 million hybrids sold globally
By Don Bain on March 10, 2011 - 3:01AM
Having only been available in Japan since 1997 and elsewhere beginning in 2000, Toyota recently announced sales of hybrids have topped 3 million units as of February of this year. Remarkably, the last million have been sold in the short span of time since August 2009.
TrueCar.com Jumps on Charlie Sheen Craze with Winning Cars
By Keith Griffin on March 9, 2011 - 10:18PM
The folks at TrueCar.com have decided to have a little fun and ride the media wave (some would say disaster) that is Charlie Sheen by coming up with a list of The Top 10 Winning Cars for 2011 with the key phrase being winning, which is the former Two-and-a-Half Men star's buzzword.
Petty’s Garage and Heide Performance Products build a modern Superbird
By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2011 - 3:21PM
During Richard Petty’s incredible racing career, he competed in a great many different makes and models of race cars but few stand out more than his legendary Plymouth Superbird and thanks to help from the folks at Heide Performance Products, Petty’s Garage is offering a modern, high performance Superbird based on the new Dodge Challenger.
Tesla Model S pricing announced, ranging from $57-77k
By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2011 - 1:58PM
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla expects to begin delivering their new electric luxury sedan – the Tesla Model S – in the middle of 2012 and the company has recently announced some production information, including a few drivetrain options and the price of the upcoming Tesla sedan.
Teijin revolutionizes auto production with CFRP breakthrough
By Don Bain on March 9, 2011 - 1:32PM
The Tokyo headquartered Teijin Limited has announced the first mass production process for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP), a breakthrough reducing the molding time for an automobile cabin to under 60 seconds.
The second Fast Five trailer hits the web in English and German
By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2011 - 12:28PM
The folks at Universal Studios have unleashed the second trailer for the next chapter in the Fast and the Furious series, featuring a star-studded cast that could make Fast Five the best movie in the series thus far.
Saleen Performance Vehicles to end vehicle production in 2011
By Patrick Rall on March 9, 2011 - 11:42AM
It has been a rocky few years for Saleen Performance Vehicles (SPV), although the company has pushed through legal battles with former lead-man Steve Saleen to continue to offer new vehicles but today, SPVs parent company Revstone Industries has announced that 2011 will be the last year for the line of Saleen high performance Mustangs.
Chevrolet and OnStar Road Trip Challenge includes 40 bloggers
By Frank Sherosky on March 9, 2011 - 11:14AM
OnStar-equipped Chevrolet vehicles will come to life and join the social conversation by posting updates to dedicated Twitter accounts as 40 bloggers travel to South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festival in Austin this week.
NASCAR's Brad Keselowski awarded 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392
By Don Bain on March 9, 2011 - 3:25AM
Sunday, during Sprint Cup prerace activities at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Dodge awarded 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Brad Keselowski with what’s being called The Biggest Trophy In NASCAR – Imported From Detroit in celebration of his triumphant 2010 season.
Ford execs get massive stock bonuses worth over $100 million
By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2011 - 6:27PM
Ford Motor Company has disclosed in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing that Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally recently received over $100 million in stock and stock options as part of an incentive program based on the company’s performance in 2009 and 2010.
What if 15 minutes could save you 50% on your auto loan
By Don Bain on March 8, 2011 - 5:03PM
Remember those old Lending Tree ads who promised to get banks and other lenders to compete for your business resulting in a better rate on your mortgage? MoneyAisle.com is a new online service who says they can do the same thing for your auto loan – and that you can save a bundle on the interest built into your deal.
America is back on the road to GRIDLOCK
By Don Bain on March 8, 2011 - 4:00PM
In the worst roadways in the country, commuters spend one month of every year in traffic. Los Angeles, for example, is the worst place to commute anywhere in the U.S. or EUROPE! Worse than Rome – worse than Paris!
Next generation biofuels to use bacteria to convert plant matter directly into isobutene
By Frank Sherosky on March 8, 2011 - 12:56PM
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today congratulated a team of researchers at the Department's BioEnergy Science Center who have achieved yet another advance in the drive toward next generation biofuels: using bacteria to convert plant matter directly into isobutene, which can be burned in regular car engines.
Chrysler’s Ram Truck brand unveils a new minivan workhorse
By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2011 - 12:39PM
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has repeatedly discussed the likelihood of killing off either the Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Grand Caravan as there isn’t a need to have two similar minivans, so it came as a bit of a surprise this morning when Chrysler’s Ram brand announced that they would be offering their own minivan.
The Ferrari FF and Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 are sold out
By Patrick Rall on March 8, 2011 - 12:01PM
The new Ferrari FF and Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 saw their official debut less than a week ago but already, there are reports that both of the new Italian supercars are sold out for their first model year.
TopLine Energy to build Cyclone Power Technologies steam engines
By Frank Sherosky on March 8, 2011 - 11:28AM
Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) has entered into a Letter of Understanding with TopLine Energy Systems, LLC, a licensee of global manufacturing leader TopLine Automotive Engineering, Inc. to build Cyclone's award-winning external combustion engines.
Chevrolet to debut new Colorado show truck at Bangkok Motor Show
By Frank Sherosky on March 8, 2011 - 10:26AM
Prior to the 32nd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand, which begins March 25, Chevrolet offered a sneak peak of the new mid-sized pickup, the Colorado.
Mitsubishi North America to get a new president/CEO
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 7:48PM
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced that effective April 1, 2011, current President and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America Shinichi Kurihara will be replaced by Yoichi Yokozawa, who is currently serving as the Senior Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi North America.
Mini Countryman Earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS
By Keith Griffin on March 7, 2011 - 7:35PM
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS as it is more commonly known, has designated the Mini Countryman a “Top Safety Pick” for achieving “Good” ratings for front, side, rollover, and rear impact protection.
Chrysler’s Marchionne toasts the Fiat 500 with El Presidente Felipe Calderon
By Don Bain on March 7, 2011 - 6:15PM
Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne marked the launch of the all-new 2012 Fiat 500 today at Los Pinos, the official residence and office of Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon.
Chevrolet Volt priced for the European market
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 5:08PM
Last week, we brought you the news that the Chevrolet Volt would be available in the European market even though General Motors will be offering the Opel version of the Volt with a slightly different look and today, GM announced the price for the European Chevrolet Volt.
Ford Mustang production halted due to supplier shortage
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 3:36PM
The past few weeks have been plagued with production stoppages due to supplier shortages magnified by the recent Magna International interior component plant fire and now even the legendary Ford Mustang has seen production stopped for this week due to unnamed supplier shortages.
Chrysler recalls 2010-2011 Jeep Wranglers for axle risks
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 3:01PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that Chrysler is recalling certain 2010 and 2011 Jeep Wrangler due to a possible condition where the bolts fastening the axle assemblies to the chassis could come loose which can make it difficult to impossible to control the vehicle.
Horses pull a tractor trailer out of a snowy ditch
By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2011 - 2:15PM
The internet is chock full of videos of animals dong whacky things but few compare to a recent video posted showing a team of four horses – 3 Belgian drafts and what looks to be a Clydesdale with some dirty feet – pulling a tractor trailer hooked to a large tanker-trailer out of a snowy ditch.
Chinese electric SUV begins final testing for US market
By Don Bain on March 7, 2011 - 1:29PM
Green Automotive Company Corporation (OTC:GACR) has announced Roush Industries as the provider of vehicle engineering support as they begin the process of testing and confirming their all-electric SUV meets or exceeds all federal motor vehicle safety standards.
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