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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.

GM to auction first LSX454R crate engine for American Heart Association
By Frank Sherosky on January 19, 2011 - 10:48AM
Over the years, GM and the GM Foundation have contributed more than $1 million to the American Heart Association. This year, GM will auction the first production LSX454R crate engine at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event this month.

Mazda Celebrates Rich Racing Heritage of Jaguar
By Keith Griffin on January 19, 2011 - 10:31AM
File this under unusual things you will rarely see in a press release – Mazda celebrates Jaguar’s rich racing heritage. Granted, the two used to be part of the big happy Ford family but it’s still strange to see one company wax enthusiastic about another without a punch line at the end but it makes sense when you factor in Laguna Seca.
Toyota Land Cruiser Turns 60 in 2011
By Keith Griffin on January 19, 2011 - 7:43AM
Toyota’s most durable sport utility vehicle, the Toyota Land Cruiser, turns 60 in 2011. No word yet on what Toyota plans to do to commemorate the anniversary in the United States but Toyota New Zealand already has something up its sleeve.
Test drive the Chevy Volt on Xbox Kinect at the Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2011 - 9:02PM
Chevrolet has worked with the people from Microsoft to offer special GM branded packages on the new game Joyride, which uses Microsoft’s controller-free Kinect gaming system and at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Chevy has a collection of special Kinect gaming stations where you can try out the cutting edge video game technology.
OnStar appoints Linda Marshall to president
By Frank Sherosky on January 18, 2011 - 6:53PM
General Motors (NYSE: GM, TSX: GMM) today announced that Linda Marshall, who joined GM in November 2010 as executive director, OnStar global business strategy and development, has been appointed president, effective February 1, 2011.
Dana Corp ordered to pay Toyota $25m for frame rust issues
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2011 - 6:00PM
Dana Corp of beautiful Maumee, Ohio has been ordered to pay $25 million to Toyota for problems with parts provided by Dana to Toyota which resulted in the 1995-2000 Tacoma pickup frame-rust recall.
Dismissed Renault manager retaliates by suing for defamation
By Frank Sherosky on January 18, 2011 - 5:30PM
After Renault filed a criminal complaint against three managers for selling electrical vehicle secrets to the Chinese, one manager retaliated with a suit for defamation of character.
Rare Photos of Howard Stern Driving at a Race Track
By Keith Griffin on January 18, 2011 - 5:15PM
Regular fans of Howard Stern knows how much he derides auto racing but FarmJohnPhotos.com has rare photos of Howard Stern at a race track driving a 1980 turbo Mustang at Waterford Hills back in 1980.
First US Fiat 500s to come with manual transmission only
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2011 - 5:09PM
Multiple sources are reporting that when the first wave of 2011 Fiat 500s arrive in February, they will only be available with the manual transmission option as the automatic transmission models will not reach the US until March or April.
The Cadillac display offers big performance at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2011 - 2:50PM
The exit of Saturn, Pontiac, Saab and Hummer allowed some extra elbow room for the existing General Motors brands and Cadillac made the most of it, offering a whole area to feature their popular high-performance V-Series models and the new CTS-V Coupe race car.
Dodge takes the 2011 Challenger, Charger back to the dyno
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2011 - 2:06PM
Since the 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 first hit the news, people have been speculating just how much power the new 392 cubic inch Hemi makes and for the second time in less than a month, Dodge is offering up more positive results of a new dyno test.
Ford Commits $400 Million in Kansas City After Tax Incentives
By Keith Griffin on January 18, 2011 - 1:09PM
Thanks to tax incentives from the State of Missouri, Ford will invest $400 million in its Kansas City facility to upgrade the plant and accommodate production of a yet-unnamed new vehicle, while retaining full-time employment of 3,750.
Audi Announces Three-Year Initiative To Make Urban Driving Safer
By Keith Griffin on January 18, 2011 - 12:38PM
On the heels of its presentation at the Consumer Electronics Show of a car that could drive itself, Audi has announced a three-year initiative with four major universities to make urban driving safer.
Mazda Minagi Concept leaked ahead of Geneva debut
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2011 - 12:36PM
Mazda plans to unveil their sharply styled Minagi Concept SUV at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3rd (through the 13th) but thanks to an automotive news site from the Netherlands, we have our first look at the compact sport utility concept.
World Future Energy Summit Features Daimler Electric Vehicles
By Keith Griffin on January 18, 2011 - 11:59AM
Daimler, the parent company of smart, Vito and Mercedes-Benz, is showcasing its electric vehicles at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. It is the first European automaker to show its wares at the summit.
Tour Engine Inc. chosen to display at ARPA-E Innovation Summit 2011
By Frank Sherosky on January 18, 2011 - 11:57AM
The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit 2011 will convene key players, like Tour Engine Inc. in the nation’s energy innovation community. The goal is to spur the networks that will bring about the next Industrial Revolution in clean energy technologies.
Ford features the largest display at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 18, 2011 - 11:53AM
Ford Motor Company may have shed a brand in the past year but they used the extra space at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to offer an absolutely massive display for the Ford brand.
Mitsubishi Will Introduce Concept Global Small Car in Geneva
By Keith Griffin on January 18, 2011 - 11:10AM
Mitsubishi is the latest Japanese manufacturer to announce its plans for the 2011 Geneva Auto Show with its introduction of the Mitsubishi Concept Global Small that shows what the company plans to deliver when it is built in 2012 in Thailand.
Chevrolet Sold a New Vehicle Every 7.4 Seconds Worldwide in 2010
By Keith Griffin on January 18, 2011 - 7:42AM
The news that Chevrolet sold a new vehicle every 7.4 seconds worldwide may mean it’s time to rework that old slogan of theirs to “It’s as international as cricket, Tandoori and Chevrolet” because it’s as American as baseball, apple pie and Chevrolet just doesn’t reflect what the brand is about any more.
Michelin Challenge Design succeeds again at 2011 NAIAS
By Frank Sherosky on January 17, 2011 - 11:24PM
Michelin North America, Inc. (“Michelin”) created the annual Michelin Challenge Design™ to celebrate, promote, publicize and give visibility to original creative thinking and innovation in vehicle design. The displays from international entries for 2011 NAIAS look like another success.
Holden Commodore Top Car in Australia for 15 Years
By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2011 - 9:25PM
An astute observer once said that Australians are the people Americans wish they were, which makes sense when one considers the fact that the Holden Commodore has been Australia’s top-selling car for 15 years and Americans wanted but were denied a long love affair like Australia’s when it came to our shores.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Gets 40 Hours on Speed TV
By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2011 - 5:40PM
The 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction will get 40 hours of coverage by Speed TV to commemorate its 40th anniversary over the weeklong auction from Jan. 17 to Jan. 23 that includes classics, hot rods, loads of Corvettes, Detroit heavy metal and custom creations among others.
Subaru Expands Green Initiative with Virtual Outback Brochure
By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2011 - 5:02PM
Subaru is an environmentally friendly car company not because it has hybrids, electric vehicles or diesels in its fleet (it doesn’t) but because of steps like the green initiative it has taken with the creation of its virtual brochure for the 2011 Outback.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car to debut in Finland
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 3:39PM
Ford is hoping that their 2011 Fiesta will see the same public sales success in the US that the Fiesta has had in Europe and to help promote this B-segment hatchback, Ford is featuring it in the World Rally Championship - with this new WRC car set to make its debut at the end of this month in Finland.
The side profile of the new Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 3:30PM
The back end of the new Ford Fiesta RS rally car
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 3:29PM
A close up look at the new Ford Fiesta RS WRC racer
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 3:28PM
The new Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car from the right front
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 3:27PM
The new Ford Fiesta RS World Rally Car at its unveiling
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 3:25PM
Facebook Contest for Serious Athletes To Win Acura TSX Sport Wagon
By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2011 - 2:45PM
Acura is a little late to this whole Facebook phenomenon but better late than ever as it launches a contest aimed at serious athletes to win a 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon.
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