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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.

DeTomaso Deauville unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2011 - 12:39PM
We have known for some time now that the DeTomaso name would be returning to the automotive world and with the start of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, we know that the new DeTomaso is not called the SLC or SLS as had been previously surmised, but rather the name Deauville has been chosen for this new luxury sedan.
The 2012 Ford Mustang configurator is now live
By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2011 - 10:21AM
The new configurator for the 2012 Ford Mustang is officially up and running, including the 2012 prices, some new options and most importantly, the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302.
The Mazda Minagi Concept makes world premiere in Geneva
By Don Bain on March 2, 2011 - 1:36AM
This new car is a showcase for the new technology and design direction to be taken in the next generation of Mazdas. The Minagi concept car has an unabashedly aggressive stance, looking as much like an aquatic predator as a landlocked conveyance.
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Thieves Drilling Holes in Tanks to Steal Gas
By Keith Griffin on March 1, 2011 - 10:30PM
The rising price of gas has resurrected a common miscreant from the oil embargo of the 1970s: gasoline thieves who drain gas tanks but the modern thieves are drilling holes in tanks to steal fuel.
Here’s your chance to retrace The Greatest Race of 1908
By Don Bain on March 1, 2011 - 6:38PM
If you’ve ever wanted to tour the world by automobile, and possess the ways, means and time to do so, you might like to enter a team or simply ride along in an event recreating the Greatest Auto Race of 1908. The Mir Corp. is sponsoring a road rally across Asia and beyond in homage to the notorious 1908 event.
Complete Details Revealed on Jaguar XKR-S at Geneva Motor Show
By Keith Griffin on March 1, 2011 - 5:44PM
Jaguar has released complete details about its most powerful model ever, the Jaguar XKR-S that was introduced today at the Geneva Motor Show.
The Koenigsegg Agera R debuts at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 5:04PM
There was a point in time where the “supercar” was the most powerful production car in the world but in offering supercar-crushing vehicles, Koenigsegg has helped to invent the hypercar and when the Geneva Motor Show opened today, the world was introduced to the latest chapter in the battle for the world’s most powerful car – the Koenigsegg Agera R.
Snow, cold weather no problem for the Ford Focus Electric
By Don Bain on March 1, 2011 - 4:17PM
People and batteries both operate best within certain ambient temperatures. Electric car manufacturers like Ford have found that enclosed, temperature controlled Lithium ion battery packs provide the best performance for electric vehicles.
The Nissan Esflow Concept debuts at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 4:00PM
The big news from the Nissan camp as the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens is the grand debut of the new Esflow Concept – a cutting edge electric supercar utilizing similar powertrain technology to that found in the popular Nissan Leaf production vehicle.
Chrysler hopes for Jeep Grand Cherokee to improve sales in Japan
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 2:57PM
Starting March 12, Japanese SUV shoppers will have their first chance to buy the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and when the popular ute hits Japan’s shores, Chrysler is hoping that it will be popular enough to boost company sales in that region by 21%.
Trelleborg advances light-weight brake pedal using water injection technology
By Frank Sherosky on March 1, 2011 - 2:09PM
As weight reduction becomes more of an issue with hybrid and electric vehicles, Trelleborg Automotive is using advanced water injection technology to make the one part that touches every driver much lighter - the brake pedal.
The ponderous Bentley Supersports claims it's lost weight
By Don Bain on March 1, 2011 - 1:49PM
The undeniably gorgeous Bentley Continental Supersports convertible will appear in Geneva this week after recently setting an Ice-speed record on the frozen plains of the Baltic Sea. The question is whether it’s new titanium frame has managed to trim down the bombshell’s three-ton curb weight.
Subaru: Toyota-based sports car is coming to the US with RWD
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 12:57PM
Subaru has made a name for itself in the US performance market thanks to a rally-proven all-wheel-drive system mated to their turbocharged Boxer engines but when the Toyota-based Subaru sports car hits the US market it will not feature AWD or a turbocharged Boxer engine.
The Saab Phoenix Concept debuts in Geneva
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 12:00PM
Even though Saab has introduced a few new vehicles since being purchased by Spyker, all of the production models we have seen since the merger were designed mostly by GM but with the opening of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, we have our first look at the first vehicle fully designed by the Spyker-controlled Saab – the Saab Phoenix Concept.
A123 Systems stock shaky after 2010 net earnings loss of 1.56 per share
By Frank Sherosky on March 1, 2011 - 11:47AM
Despite 2010 total revenue being up and product revenue being down, A123 Systems (Nasdaq: AONE) stock appears shaky due to net earnings loss of $1.56 per share.
The Fiat 500 Coupe by Zagato debuts at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2011 - 11:03AM
The Fiat brand has been turning heads in the US as the Italian compact makes its return to the American market but as the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opened this morning, Fiat is turning heads with a sexy coupe concept based on the 2012 500 with help from Zagato.
The Microbus reincarnated - the VW Bulli comes out in Geneva
By Don Bain on February 28, 2011 - 4:57PM
The world's first van was invented in 1950 and called the Microbus in America and the Bulli in Europe. That design elicited a cult following worldwide that still exists today. Whether the Microbus with a 21st Century makeover will still strike a major chord with buyers around the world remains to be seen.
Holden Series II Cruze introduced with new engines, sporty new trimlines
By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2011 - 3:00PM
General Motors’ Austrailian Holden brand has introduced their new Series II Cruze and while it looks a great deal like the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, the Holden version offers more interior goodies and drivetrain options.
New book illuminates complexity of auto body design
By Don Bain on February 28, 2011 - 2:15PM
The market demands that new and fresh car designs be developed and brought into production quickly, requiring decision makers to have a firm command of the principles involved in structural design for real world performance.
Hyundai Most Fuel Efficient Manufacturer in February
By Keith Griffin on February 28, 2011 - 2:07PM
TrueCar.com is out with a new report that shows Hyundai and Honda were tied as the most fuel-efficient manufacturers based on their sales for February 2011.
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True Car, Inc. releases study of online auto buyers
By Don Bain on February 28, 2011 - 1:16PM
The established authority on online car sales has discovered online buyers like knowing what others have paid for the same car over the last 30 days. Though more sophisticated in some ways, the research also found that buyers have little idea how much profit dealers make on a sale.
The Ferrari FF could be the most capable supercar ever
By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2011 - 1:13PM
The Ferrari FF is unlike any vehicle ever to come from the Maranello, Italy-based supercar builder so it is fitting that the company would issue a video showing this unique high performance car doing things that no other Ferrari could, including dashing through the deep snow of the mountains and ripping along a rough desert road – showing that the FF is possibly the most capable supercar ever built.
Winners of Detroit Autorama 2011 Ridler Award celebrate on Cobo Floor
By Frank Sherosky on February 28, 2011 - 1:08PM
Captured video events on the floor of Cobo center show Bruce Ricks and his team from Sapulta, OK celebrating and posing after winning the 2011 Ridler Award, which includes the Builder Award as well at the Detroit Autorama 2011.
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne received no cash salary in 2010
By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2011 - 12:31PM
This past Friday, Chrysler Group LLC issued a 300 page report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to the first full calendar year of the automaker under new parent company Fiat and included in that SEC filing was the new that Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne received no cash payments in 2010.
Production Version of Opel Ampera Being Unveiled at Geneva
By Keith Griffin on February 28, 2011 - 12:23PM
The production version of the Opel Ampera is being unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and it's got Chevrolet Volt written all over it.
NHTSA opts against a recall of Jeep Wranglers for fuel spillage
By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2011 - 10:51AM
Since August 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defect Investigations has been looking into a large number of fuel spillage complaints relating to the 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler but the NHTSA has closed the investigations – citing that no recall is necessary.
BMW bringing the Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring to Geneva
By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2011 - 9:55AM
Alpina has a long history of making high performance versions of the newest BMW non-performance models along with adding even more luxurious interior amenities and when the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens, show-goers will be introduced to the new Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring – based on the BMW 5-Series wagon.
Kia Title Sponsor of New Kia 200
By Keith Griffin on February 28, 2011 - 7:56AM
Kia is the new title sponsor of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge at Homestead-Miami Speedway – creating a race called the Kia 200.
Pricing for the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid set at $53,700
By Don Bain on February 28, 2011 - 12:30AM
The 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid will give you 360 horsepower plus a combined fuel economy rating of 29.5 mpg. That translates to power, luxury and performance, with a bit of green cachet, for under $54K.
Winner of Detroit Autorama 2011 Ridler Award is 1956 Ford convertible
By Frank Sherosky on February 27, 2011 - 11:38PM
The verdict is final as the judges have chosen Entry Number 1600, the 1956 Ford convertible owned Bruce Ricks from Sapulta, OK for the Detroit Autorama 2011 Ridler Award.
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