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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.

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.
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.
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