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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.

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 3:23PM
2011 marks the 100th birthday of the Chevrolet brand and to celebrate the company’s centennial the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette has been introduced – with the first Centennial Edition Corvette Z06 to be auctioned for charity this Saturday at the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction in West Palm Beach Florida.
By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2011 - 1:17PM
Yesterday we brought you the news that Saab had once again suspended production due to non-payment issues with some of their suppliers and today, a Swedish suppliers organization stated that the automaker owes tens of millions in Swedish currency.
By Frank Sherosky on April 7, 2011 - 12:13AM
While the Edison Gold Medal for the Chevrolet Volt highlights the innovative engineering that resulted in the production of the world’s first electric vehicle with extended range capability, the OnStar Mobile App won the silver award as the 2011 Best New Product in the Transportation in the Remote Driving Aids Segment.

By Frank Sherosky on April 6, 2011 - 10:45PM
Heckman Corporation (NYSE: HEK), a water solutions company that provides turnkey sourcing, engineering, design and operation of integrated water pipeline gathering and management systems for oil, gas, coal mining, and utility systems has issued a purchase order for 200 Peterbilt 367 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks, making it the largest LNG Transport fleet in North America.
By Don Bain on April 6, 2011 - 9:14PM
A lot of things influence fuel efficiency and in efforts to meet Federally mandated mileage goals, Ford engineers are using wind tunnel studies to extract every possible mile per gallon by minimizing wind drag. As a result, the 2011 Ford Focus employs an innovative aerodynamic shutter system in the grille to deliver up to 40 mpg.
By John Matras on April 6, 2011 - 4:31PM
With the production version of the BMW M5 race-performance executive sedan all but settled for is fall arrival, one wonders how the BMW Concept M5 slated to be shown at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month will differ from the real deal. We suspect not much.
By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 2:47PM
The Chrysler Group has announced their first work stoppage due to the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis as the Detroit automaker has cut planned overtime at the Brampton, Ontario and Toluca, Mexico production facilities in an effort to conserve electric components sourced from Japan.
By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 2:06PM
The Shelby name has a long tradition of show-stoppers at the New York Auto Show but for the 2011 Big Apple show, Shelby is bringing out the new 800 horsepower 2012 GT500 Super Snake.
By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 1:21PM
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne wants Fiat SpA to increase ownership of the Chrysler Group from 25 to 51% by the end of 2011 and if new reports are correct, Fiat could increase their stake in Chrysler by 5% in the coming weeks.
By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2011 - 1:11PM
The 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback is a world-class compact car that is going to satisfy the need of almost every family of four or less.
By John Matras on April 6, 2011 - 12:55PM
The Toyota Prius continues to reign as the most popular and biggest selling hybrid automobile in the world, Toyota announcing that the model reached one million sold in the United States since its introduction in 2000.
By Patrick Rall on April 6, 2011 - 12:24PM
Saab production at their Trollhättan plant has been stopped for the second time in two weeks due to an apparent non-payment issue with unnamed suppliers who are, in turn, refusing to deliver items needed for production.
By John Matras on April 6, 2011 - 12:05PM
Lexus has released a teaser photo and information about a concept vehicle, dubbed the Lexus LF-Gh, that will debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and perhaps hint at next generation Lexus GS.
By Keith Griffin on April 6, 2011 - 10:14AM
Ford and the CW Network are teaming together to give away a new car every night this week, so tune in for your shot to win a 2012 Ford Focus.
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2011 - 5:08PM
Toyota Motors recently issued their numbers for March 2011, showing that they were the only major automotive group to see a decline in March sales from 2010 and on top of that, the Japanese automaker has announced that most US models (including Scion and Lexus) will be receiving price increases.
By Don Bain on April 5, 2011 - 4:52PM
In a recent address to the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press, Tim Jackson, president of the Colorado Auto Dealers, told an assembled group of auto writers, auto dealers and Denver Auto Show producers, “Sales of the Chevy Silverado – a full-size pickup – are up 60 percent. Did you get that? Not six percent, but 60 percent – in this economy!”
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2011 - 1:06PM
Mercedes Benz is recalling 137,000 sport utility vehicles from the 2000-2004 model years over a cruise control problem that can prevent the system from disengaging the cruise control system when the brakes are applied.
By John Matras on April 5, 2011 - 12:07PM
Dodge today released a sketch of the 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar, or as Dodge refers to it, the Mopar ’11 Charger, a follow-up to the 2010 Dodge Challenger Mopar. Dodge was mum on the details--they'll come later this month--but we know a little about this year's special MOPAR Dodge from what we know about last year's.
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2011 - 10:57AM
Elena Ford is Ford Motor Company’s director of global marketing as well as being the great great granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford but as of Sunday night around 11pm – Elena Ford is also an accused drunk driver.
By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2011 - 10:16AM
The Bugatti 16C Galibier originally debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show as nothing more than a concept but according to insider sources familiar with the matter, the Galibier has been given the greenlight by parent company Volkswagen Auto Group to build the super-premium luxury sedan.
By Don Bain on April 4, 2011 - 8:19PM
The economic outlook appears rosy viewed through the windshield, as manufacturer after manufacturer reports double-digit increases if not record sales last month. Chrysler reported first quarter sales up 51 percent over last year while General Motors saw a retail sales surge during the same period of over 38 percent.
By John Matras on April 4, 2011 - 5:50PM
BMW released photos today of the stunning new BMW 6-Series Coupe to have its world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month.
By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2011 - 5:47PM
General Motors had a pretty good month in March 2011 with all of their American brands showing gains compared to March 2010 but in relation to the rest of the industry, GM ranked second to last in growth rate above only Toyota – dropping below Ford Motor Company in total US sales.
By Don Bain on April 4, 2011 - 5:36PM
Americans are driving more – roughly 21 billion more miles just last year. Despite more cars on the road logging more miles annually U.S. highway fatalities in 2010 dropped 3 percent from the previous year to the lowest levels in recorded history.
By John Matras on April 4, 2011 - 5:31PM
By John Matras on April 4, 2011 - 5:21PM
By Don Bain on April 4, 2011 - 4:04PM
The appropriately named Sellers Buick/GMC has been designated the top dealership for that brand in the country. They are not in Los Angeles or Chicago, but rather Farmington Hills, Michigan, about 90 minutes from Detroit’s Wayne County Airport. Using the services of a firm called Search Optics they racked up over $80 million in sales during 2010.
By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2011 - 2:57PM
Ford Motor Company sold 212,777 vehicles in the month of March, giving the company a 19.2% gain over March 2010 but more importantly, in selling this many vehicles, Ford Motor Company was the sales leader in the US market with the Ford brand leading the way.