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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.

New Toyota Campaign Explains Why It's Number One
By Keith Griffin on February 18, 2011 - 1:47PM
Toyota's new marketing campaign carries the bold theme "#1 for a Reason."
Lexus to release 175 IS C350 F Sport Special Editions in 2011
By Don Bain on February 18, 2011 - 1:35PM
When it comes to open air driving, the buyer with deep pockets has a wide array of models to choose from. Nevertheless few of them deliver the power, performance and sheer pulchritude of the IS C350 F Sport Special Edition, available this month. The 175 to be built make only about five for every U.S. city with a population over 500,000.
Former Chrysler dealerships suing the US Treasury
By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2011 - 12:44PM
Sixty-four Chrysler dealerships from thirty states have filed a lawsuit against the US Treasury Department for a violation of the dealership owner’s 5th Amendment right stemming from the government-assisted closure of almost 800 dealerships in 2009.
Toyota seeks dismissal of unintended acceleration suits
By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2011 - 12:02PM
Since the first unintended acceleration lawsuit closed last year with Toyota paying out a hefty $10 million dollars, the Japanese automaker has been bracing for the impact of the class action suits based around their problematic vehicles but with the NHTSA/NASA announcement that no electronic defects were found, Toyota has requested that the class action suits be dismissed.
Tesla stock still trading below 50 day moving average
By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 11:28AM
Tesla stock is still selling off, after its recent quarter and year end report touched with positive future statements about the S-Drive being on schedule for mid-2012 delivery.
BMW Top Exporter in United States
By Keith Griffin on February 18, 2011 - 9:44AM
According to U.S. Department of Commerce figures, BMW is the top exporter of automobiles in the United States.
Chevrolet evolves MyLink with OnStar to challenge Ford Sync infotainment system
By Frank Sherosky on February 18, 2011 - 12:35AM
Coming soon to a Chevrolet dealer near you will be a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customized infotainment options for the 2012 Chevy Volt and Equinox called My Link.
GM, Chrysler won't be at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 5:45PM
Ford, General Motors and Chrysler all skipped the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and as the planning is well underway for the 2011 show being held in December, General Motors and Chrysler have both turned down the invitation and Ford has yet to decide one way or the other.
The 2012 Honda Civic is announced in five trimlines
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 4:43PM
Honda gave us our first look at the 2012 Civic sedan and coupe at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show but today, the Japanese automaker dropped the official information on the 2012 Honda Civic - including the Hybrid, HF, GX, Si, and standard models.
New Video of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 with interior shots
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 3:49PM
The replacement to the long-popular Lamborghini Murciélago – the new Aventador LP700-4 – is set to debut next month at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but today a video surfaced offering us a great look at the car from all sorts of angles including a look at the interior of the new Lambo supercar.
Chrysler Group covers the HQ building with a 2011 Chrysler 200
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 3:20PM
The Chrysler Group has used their massive headquarters building alongside I-75 as a billboard several times in the past year, with the 2011 Grand Cherokee and new Ram Heavy Duty adorning the outside of the skyscraper and now the redesigned 2011 Chrysler 200 has taken its place on the company digs in Auburn Hills.
New Hyundai i40 Wagon shown ahead of Geneva debut
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 2:17PM
When the Geneva Motor Show opens next month there will be a flurry of exciting new vehicles and while Hyundai is using the Geneva show to formally unveil the new i40 Wagon, the Korean automaker has released some information and pictures ahead of the Suisse debut.
Ram 1500 Truck
Ram Trucks with natural gas could set a new trend in America
By Frank Sherosky on February 17, 2011 - 1:58PM
The U.S. may have become the world’s largest producer of natural gas, but it will take the smaller manufacturer, Chrysler Group operated by Fiat SpA, to bring it to fruition in the Ram truck brand.
RUF Automotive producing electric Porsches for field tests
By Don Bain on February 17, 2011 - 1:38PM
RUF Automotive, the German firm so adept at modifying vehicles they are considered a manufacturer, is developing electric Porsches for field tests this year. The vehicles will be produced in association with Seimens AG and adapted from 911 models. Data derived from testing will be provided the German Field Ministry of the Environment, who is sponsoring the trials.
Three men arrested for Chicago Auto Show vandalism
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 1:15PM
Three men from the Chicago area have been arrested in connection with over $30,000 worth of vandalism damage done to a variety of Toyota products at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show.
The new DeTomaso SLC Concept is a far cry from the Pantera
By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2011 - 12:03PM
The official return of the DeTomaso brand is set for next month’s Geneva Motor Show but the reincarnated automaker has provided the world with a glimpse of their first new vehicle in decades and the modern DeTomaso Concept is nothing like the Pantera sports car that most (American) enthusiasts connect with the brand name.
Chevy Cruze awarded 2011 Canadian Car of the Year
By Frank Sherosky on February 17, 2011 - 11:00AM
Chevrolet was honored today at the Canadian International Auto Show when the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) named the Chevrolet Cruze as the “2011 Canadian Car of the Year”.
The first new Saab 94x rolls off the assembly line
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2011 - 8:38PM
The new Saab 9-4x was unveiled at the 2010 LA Auto Show and today, the new Spyker-controlled Saab announced that the first production-form 9-4x has rolled off the Mexican assembly line.
EcoBoost Mustang confirmed by Bill Ford Jr.
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2011 - 3:24PM
While speaking to a small audience at Princeton University last night, Ford Motor Company Bill Ford Jr., stated that there would be an EcoBoost version of the fabled Ford Mustang.
Edmunds Says Hyundai CEO Claim of Price War Premature
By Keith Griffin on February 16, 2011 - 3:20PM
Edmunds.com is out with a statement today that claims of a price war are premature, in what appears to be a direct contradiction of what Hyundai CEO John Krafcik said last week in Chicago.
Holden Captiva engine options provide improved performance and fuel economy
By Frank Sherosky on February 16, 2011 - 3:17PM
The new Series II, Holden Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 models to include high-performing, new-generation gasoline and diesel engines.
Ford may build new auto plant in China
By Don Bain on February 16, 2011 - 2:58PM
It was reported this morning that Ford may need to build a new production plant in China if the breakup of an agreement with Chongqing Changan Automobile (CCA) and Mazda Motor Corp. gains regulatory approval.
ACEEE: Chevy Volt is one of the worst "green cars" in America
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2011 - 1:32PM
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has issued their 8th annual “Greenest” cars list and amazingly, the rapidly-selling 2011 Chevrolet Volt is at the bottom of their list but based on their own explanation of how they arrive at their results makes the list seems incredibly skewed and disappointingly uneducated.
Audi partners with Voith to develop automotive composites
By Don Bain on February 16, 2011 - 1:02PM
Are Audi and Voith taking the lead in developing the materials for automotive production? Carbon fiber elements along with other composites create lighter, yet structurally sound components and are a rapidly changing aspect of the automotive universe.
GM wants Lutz back, Uncle Sam says no
By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2011 - 12:05PM
General Motors reportedly wants to rehire vehicle development head Bob Lutz but the government bean-counters overseeing the progress of the post-bailout automaker have given the move a thumbs-down.
Buy the Batmobile at Fort Lauderdale Auction
By Keith Griffin on February 16, 2011 - 11:23AM
What kid growing up hasn't wanted to be Batman? Well, it's not quite the same thing but you can own the Batmobile if you get the winning bid at the Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale auction.
Volt battery uses Dana Corp fins to maintain temperature
By Frank Sherosky on February 16, 2011 - 9:46AM
Every battery has its own temperature sweet spot that makes it ideal to transfer electron for power; so the Chevrolet Volt uses fins designed by Dana Corp to keep its pack within a 2 degree centigrade spread.
Shell Predicts Energy Use Will Triple by 2050 Because of China, India
By Keith Griffin on February 16, 2011 - 9:21AM
Shell is out with a report on global energy use that predicts demand could triple from 2000 to 2050 because of demands from China and India.
Ford submits Mustang body for 2013 Sprint Cup Season
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 4:42PM
The famous Ford Mustang made its NASCAR introduction last year in the Nationwide Series (formerly known as Busch Grand National) and ESPN is reporting that Ford Racing has submitted a 2011 Mustang-based body for NASCAR’s “big leagues”, hoping to gain approval in time for the 2013 Sprint Cup season.
Now you have seen it all: an Electric BMW
By Don Bain on February 15, 2011 - 3:37PM
BMW makes Mini Coopers, so technically it’s not the first electric “BMW.” Nevertheless, just take a look at the other electric cars on the market. Chevy’s Volt, Nissan’s Leaf, the coming electric Focus, the planned Volvo entry - they are all small cars! Though this is no mid-size sedan, it is based on the BMW 1-series coupe and carries a truckload of technological advances we would’ve thought still a few furlongs down the road to the future.
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