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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.

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.
The Dodge display from the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 2:39PM
No brand had more to show off at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show than Dodge, with nearly every model being vastly improved compared to what was shown at the 2010 show, including the gorgeous redesigned 2011 Charger and the all-new 2011 Durango.
In case you cannot make it: the 2011 Detroit Auto Show brand reviews
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 1:05PM
There are just 7 days left in the 2011 Detroit Auto Show and it has been a great year – not because of any real show-stopping debuts but rather because of the overall quality of the show and the current positive direction of the industry.
The Ford Focus Electric makes its Motor City debut
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 11:26AM
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show is in full swing and show-goers have a chance to see the next big thing in the American electric vehicle market – the Ford Focus Electric.
Subaru To Unveil Toyobura, Impreza and Trezia Concepts at Geneva Show
By Keith Griffin on January 17, 2011 - 11:22AM
With our apologies to our friends at the Chicago Auto Show, the next big auto show on the world auto stage after the 2011 Detroit Auto Show is the Geneva Auto Show, starting on March 1, which is why Subaru has decided to unveil its Toyobura, Impreza and Trezia concepts there.
Marchionne: Chrysler 300 Hybrid coming in 2013
By Patrick Rall on January 17, 2011 - 10:43AM
Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne had a great deal to say at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show about future products and included in that information was the upcoming Chrysler 300 Hybrid, expected to hit the market in 2013.
Scuderi Air-Hybrid Engine technology setting up to challenge electric hybrids
By Frank Sherosky on January 17, 2011 - 9:53AM
Independent lab tests confirm the Scuderi™ Air-Hybrid Engine consumes up to 36 percent less fuel than a conventional engine. Beyond 2016 Federal Fuel Economy mandates, the gains will likely enable the technology to now challenge more expensive electric hybrids shown at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.
Toyota President Predicts Sales Will Hit 1.9 Million in 2011
By Keith Griffin on January 16, 2011 - 10:05PM
Toyota USA president Jim Lentz is boldly predicting Toyota sales for 2011 will top 1.9 million – a sales increase of 10 percent that exceeds a predicted 9 percent growth rate for the overall industry that will be challenged going forward by a largely indifferent Generation Y.
How To Check if a Sunroof Is Part of a Voluntary Safety Recall
By Keith Griffin on January 16, 2011 - 1:45PM
Anybody with sunroofs in their personal vehicles should pay attention to a voluntary safety recall because you can’t always tell if a sunroof in a new or used car was installed by the dealer or the manufacturer.
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