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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.

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.
New Bing Automotive Search Launched for Detroit Auto Show 2011
By Keith Griffin on January 16, 2011 - 1:16PM
Just in time for the opening weekend of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Bing has launched a new automotive search feature that users are going to find extremely helpful when looking for a new or used car.
General Motors pays $2 billion in stock to underfunded pension plans
By Frank Sherosky on January 16, 2011 - 12:36PM
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) confirmed it has completed the previously announced voluntary contribution of 60.6 million shares of GM common stock to its U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans, valued at approximately $2 billion
GM Cars at 2011 Detroit Auto Show Not Labeled Properly
By Keith Griffin on January 16, 2011 - 9:38AM
The Made in the USA Foundation is hurling a charge against GM that its cars on display at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show are not labeled properly when it comes to their country of origin, i.e. where they are built.
CarMD times infomercial to 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 15, 2011 - 10:02PM
Timing an ad during any auto show like 2011 NAIAS is wise marketing; especially the recent infomercial by CarMD.com to empower Detroit consumers to access and decipher vehicle diagnostic information using a simple, hand-held device.
GM expands truck axle recall to almost 27,000
By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2011 - 3:24PM
Late in December, General Motors recalled 1,262 2010 model year light duty pickup trucks for a rear axle pin issue but today, GM has expanded that recall to include a much larger group of 2010MY GM trucks with 26,751 vehicles now involved in this recall.
2011 Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview raises $2.6M for children
By Frank Sherosky on January 15, 2011 - 12:04PM
Once again, the 2011 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview black tie gala continues to be one of the top single-night fundraising events in the nation.
Tesla Model S Aluminum body
Tesla Model S illuminates aluminum-body structure at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 14, 2011 - 6:25PM
There is more to the Tesla at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show than just a bunch of lithium-ion battery packs and a pretty fascia. Under the skin, the design of the upcoming Tesla Model S is dependent on a robust engineered, aluminum-body structure.
Win a VIP experience to the Daytona 500
By Keith Griffin on January 14, 2011 - 4:46PM
Fans of Rusty Wallace and a toothy white smile can meet him thanks to a contest sponsored by Aspen Dental to win a VIP experience to the Daytona 500 on Feb. 20 and the Drive4COPD 300 on Feb. 19.
Video of Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed from the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2011 - 4:20PM
A few months ago, I had a chance to preview Electronic Art’s upcoming Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed thanks to the folks at World Racing (and of course, EA) but at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show EA and Ford had a display setup and the folks at TheXboxSource.com got gameplay video of the new racing simulator.
Nissan Leaf tucked away at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2011 - 3:56PM
The 2011 Nissan Leaf began reaching the hands of American consumers in December 2010 as the full scale electric car war begins but while the 2011 Chevy Volt was well represented at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the Leaf was more of an afterthought.
Ford shows off Explorer, Taurus SHO Police Interceptor models at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2011 - 2:57PM
The police car segment has been heating up with each of the Detroit Big 3 offering up new cop cars but only Ford Motor Company used the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to feature their new models – as Ford brought out a new Explorer and a pair of police-purposed Taurus SHO sedans to show off their Police Interceptor lineup.
Audi takes aim at Mercedes Benz in new Super Bowl ad
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2011 - 1:57PM
Audi looks to redefine the look of a luxury car with the 2011 Audi A8 and with their new ad set to air during the Super Bowl XLV, Audi says “goodbye” to the items often associated with the usual aging luxury auto buyers, which happens to include a new Mercedes Benz.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops Jeep transforms at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2011 - 1:13PM
When the popular new video game Call of Duty: Black Ops was released in November 2010, Jeep announced that they would be offering a special Black Ops Edition Jeep Wrangler to celebrate the vehicle being featured in the highly anticipated shooter but at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Mopar accessorized the Black Ops Jeep to really reflect the intensity of the game.
John Lennon's 1965 Ferrari headed to auction
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2011 - 12:34PM
The Beatles John Lennon was 25 years old and already very famous when he first got his driver’s license, allowing him the luxury of making his very first car a 1965 Ferrari 330 GT2+2 and if you have time to hit Bonham’s Paris sale of Motor Cars at the Grand Palais on February 5th (and a quarter million or so dollars) that legendary 1965 Ferrari could be yours.
One of the Chrysler minivans to see an end soon per Marchionne
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2011 - 12:05PM
During an impromptu question and answer session with Chrysler head Sergio Marchionne at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the boss commented that either the Chrysler Town & Country or Dodge Caravan lineup would be coming to an end in the near future as the company works to diminish redundancy among their brands.
The Mopar Ram Runner makes its 2011 Detroit Auto Show debut
By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2011 - 10:42AM
The Mopar Ram Runner was introduced at an Easter event in Moab Utah last year, followed up by a trip to the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas but with the beginning of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the modified Ram 1500 made its “production” debut in the Motor City.
Small car at Detroit Auto Show
High-efficiency small cars shine at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 14, 2011 - 12:13AM
There’s more behind the increased number of small cars appearing at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show than any year before, and far more than just the threat of $5 gasoline that may or may not occur.
Gen Y Buyers Will Be 40 Percent of New Car Market in 2012
By Keith Griffin on January 13, 2011 - 10:10PM
A new automotive buying by Deloitte study focused specifically on Gen Y buyers (born after 1984) shows they will be 40 percent of the new car market in 2012 and manufacturers better make sure they have a good dealership experience or they will never buy a car from that brand again.
Honda recalls 2010 Accord, CRV over stalling risk
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 6:28PM
Honda Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall of select 2010 Accord sedans and CRV compact SUVs over a concern of stalling issues related to a wiring harness under the hood.
The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 in action inside of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 5:56PM
The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 has been shown off all over the country but when it made its Detroit Auto Show debut this past Monday, Ford had a unique way to show off this new high-performance Mustang in action – right in the middle of Cobo Hall.
BMW Becomes Exclusive Foreign Car Maker for 2012 Olympics on NBC
By Keith Griffin on January 13, 2011 - 5:54PM
On Tuesday, GM announced it would be the exclusive domestic car maker advertising on NBC for the 2012 London Olympics and today BMW announces it will be the exclusive foreign car maker advertising during the Olympics. NBC ad sales reps handling the car account can now take the rest of the year off.
Images of the 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible leaked
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 5:15PM
The 2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan made its official debut at the 2010 LA Auto Show and made its Motor City debut this week at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show amidst rumors of an upcoming ragtop but thanks to a leak on the internet, we have our first look at the 2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible.
A retrospective of Mercedes Gullwing cars at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:55PM
Mercedes Benz introduced the Motor City to the SLS AMG last year and for 2011, the Detroit Auto Show featured the bright green SLS AMG E-Cell – a 526 horsepower electric supercar with spectacular Gullwing styling.
Cadillac unveils the CTS-V Coupe racer at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 4:26PM
While the key focus of the Detroit Auto Show I to show off current, upcoming and conceptual models, Cadillac used the opening day of the 2011 show to formally introduce the new CTS-V Coupe race car built by Pratt & Miller.
Bongiovi Acoustics brings cinema sound to autos at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on January 13, 2011 - 2:11PM
You’ll have to go to Electric Avenue at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to hear and feel the difference that Bongiovi Acoustics brings to the automobile with their DPS technology.
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster revolutionizes the coupe at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on January 13, 2011 - 1:13PM
Prior to the formal unveiling of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, the spy shots and teasers left us questioning exactly what type of vehicle it would be but with the arrival of the new Veloster at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show we see that this new coupe looks to change the shape of the segment.
Earnhardt Budweiser Chevy Offered At Mecum Collector Car Auction
By Keith Griffin on January 13, 2011 - 12:39PM
Two NASCAR Chevrolet race cars with significant histories go up for auction at Mecum Collector Car Auction, Jan. 26-30, 2011, at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla.: a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Shell Pennzoil Car and a race-ready 2007 #8 Budweiser Chevy Monte Carlo SS driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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