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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.

Chrysler to offer longest commercial of Super Bowl XLV
By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2011 - 7:43PM
When Super Bowl XLV airs on Fox this Sunday, commercial breaks during the big game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers are scheduled to last just 90 seconds – expect for one in the third quarter that will feature a full 2-minute television add from the Chrysler Group.
Chrysler and Fiat could become a single, US-based company
By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2011 - 4:11PM
Speaking before a group of the media today at the J.D. Power and Associates International Automotive Roundtable, Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne stated that the Chrysler Group and Fiat Auto could become a single company, possibly based in the United States.
The Hyundai Veloster rally car takes flight on its way to Chicago
By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2011 - 3:30PM
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster was introduced at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show with its innovative door configuration featuring two doors on the passenger side with just one on the driver’s side and now Hyundai has supported the sporty spirit of the Veloster with a picture of a rally-prepped hatchback soaring through the air – clad in Team Red Bull race livery.
Mitsubishi to build Outlander Sport in Illinois
By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2011 - 2:57PM
There have long been rumors that struggling Mitsubishi would cut back on the number of products offered in the US along with moving production of the vehicles that do continue to their Normal, Illinois plant and today, the Japanese automaker announced that the Outlander Sport will be built in the US starting mid-2012.
Mazda MX-5 Miata Hits 900,000 Sold To Continue as Best Selling Roadster
By Keith Griffin on February 4, 2011 - 12:11PM
The world may have always called it the Mazda MX-5 Miata, but the number-one selling roadster that just surpassed 900,000 in sales will always be the Mazda Miata here in the United States.
Chrysler to debut the 2011 200 Convertible at the Chicago Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2011 - 11:46AM
Yesterday we brought you the news of new product reveals coming from the Dodge and Ram truck brand of the Chrysler Group at the Chicago Auto Show and today, Chrysler announced that they will use the Windy City show to formally introduce the 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible.
Ford launches FordImages.com
By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2011 - 10:27AM
Ford Motor Company has spent the last hundred years building all sorts of vehicles and while doing so, they have taken some incredible photographs that the public can now buy at FordImages.com.
OnStar presents Smart Energy Management at DistribuTECH
By Frank Sherosky on February 4, 2011 - 9:45AM
OnStar showed the DistribuTECH Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, the utility industry's leading smart grid conference and exposition, how to manage electricity demands of electric vehicles.
GM secures right to use Envia’s high-density cathode material
By Frank Sherosky on February 3, 2011 - 5:05PM
Realizing only higher energy density materials can keep the promise of higher performance at lower cost for EVs and PHEVs, GM Ventures LLC invested $7 million.
Tackling the blizzard of 2011 in a Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 1:27PM
Typically when you think about a 355 horsepower Lincoln, the first aspect that comes to mind isn’t its ideal performance in the snow but thanks to the storm that has pummeled nearly the entire country for the past few days, I got to spend the day after the “Blizzard of 2011” in a 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost – with fantastic results.
The McLaren MP4-12C production explained in company video
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 12:27PM
The McLaren MP4-12C is the latest in a long line of supercars that have helped to define and redefine the world of the ultra high performance car and yesterday, production of MP4-12C chassis #1 got underway at the company’s Woking, England production facility.
Ford recalls 2009-2010 F150 for door handle failure
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 11:58AM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a voluntary Ford recall of 2009 and 2010 F150 pickups due to weak return springs in the interior door handles which could allow the doors to open in the event of an accident.
Another Chevrolet Super Bowl XLV ad surfaces
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 11:12AM
General Motors is storming back into Super Bowl advertising this year and today we have another preview of a Chevy Super Bowl XLV ad thanks to the folks at Camaro5.
The Ram brand teases a Chicago Auto Show product debut
By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2011 - 10:33AM
The 2011 Chicago Auto Show is less than a week away and today, the Chrysler Group announced that they would be offering a live web feed of new product reveals for the Dodge and Ram brands from the Windy City.
Shell stock falls in pre-market after missing estimates
By Frank Sherosky on February 3, 2011 - 10:12AM
Stock charts do not lie, even when doubling earnings to $4.1 billion in the fourth quarter for Royal Dutch Shell appear not enough to please the market.
GM India launches 1.2-liter Smart-Tech engine
By Frank Sherosky on February 3, 2011 - 8:53AM
Created by the GM Technical Centre-India in Bangalore, the 1.2-litre Smart-Tech engine will be produced at the Talegaon facility for a range of new models offered by GM in India.
GM aligns with GAZ Group to build Chevy Aveos in Russia
By Frank Sherosky on February 2, 2011 - 10:01PM
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and GAZ Group, one of the largest automotive holding companies in Russia, have teamed up to build the new Chevrolet Aveo at GAZ’s facility in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia.
Cadillac Joins Foray into Special Black Cars with CTS-V Black Diamond
By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 6:27PM
First Porsche was out with a special Black 911 Carrera and Boxster S and now Cadillac has announced its foray into special black models with the CTS V Black Diamond.
BMW Subsidiary Working on Subway of the Future
By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 2:22PM
BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA is working with Siemens to develop the design of the new Metro Inspiro, which has us inspired if this what the subway of the future is going to look like.
Ford's 2011 January sales gain while Lincoln struggles
By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2011 - 1:38PM
Ford Motor Company has rolled out a handful of new models like the Explorer and Fiesta for 2011, helping the automaker maintain a steady rate of growth but in the absence of the Mercury brand, Lincoln dealerships struggle without new models.
Toyota stock breakout at open reflects loyalty and conquest rates
By Frank Sherosky on February 2, 2011 - 12:51PM
Toyota’s recent sales report shows loyalty and conquest sales returning to historical levels; and the stock breakout reflects that performance.
Chrysler Group shows promising growth in January 2011 sales
By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2011 - 12:47PM
2011 promises to be a big year for the Chrysler Group with the upcoming addition of the Fiat brand and the addition of a huge spread of new models, but even as consumers wait for the 2011 vehicles to reach showrooms, Chrysler saw a 23% improvement over January 2010.
Cadillac stays strong, helps GM lead the Big 3 in January sales
By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2011 - 11:58AM
Cadillac was the strongest automotive brand in the US for January 2011 with their nearly-50% growth compared to last January helping General Motors to be the strongest of the American automakers in terms of both percentage growth and units sold.
2011 Dakar Rally proves compressed natural gas a viable vehicle fuel
By Frank Sherosky on February 2, 2011 - 11:49AM
Out of the 55 finishers from a field of 156 starting vehicles, CNG powered race cars placed 25th, 29th and 48th for the extreme 2011 Dakar rally.
Volkswagen Passat under investigation for ignition failure, fires
By Patrick Rall on February 2, 2011 - 11:02AM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an investigation of certain Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons over ignition failures that have allegedly led to engine fires in the most extreme cases.
Semi-Finalists for World Car and World Green Car of the Year Announced
By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 10:09AM
The 10 semi-finalists for the World Car of the Year and six semi-finalists for World Green Car of the Year have been announced.
Hyundai Will Report Monthly CAFE Numbers
By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 7:52AM
In addition to reporting its continuously upbeat sales numbers, Hyundai will now report its monthly CAFE numbers to demonstrate the government’s goal of 50 mpg corporate average fuel economy numbers are attainable.
Rolls-Royce Hires Jaguar Designer to Maintain its Winning Ways
By Keith Griffin on February 2, 2011 - 7:22AM
Rolls-Royce, which has been winning design awards for its new Ghost, has hired Giles Taylor away from Jaguar.
DOE funded innovation to triple photosynthesis for hydrogen fuel
By Frank Sherosky on February 1, 2011 - 9:34PM
The Department of Energy recently hosted Dr. Tasios Melis, the scientist behind the DOE funded innovation that promises to triple the productivity of photosynthesis in plants and algae to generate hydrogen.
NHTSA investigating Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti QX4 for corrosion concerns
By Patrick Rall on February 1, 2011 - 7:16PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into certain model year Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 sport utility vehicles over suspension corrosion concerns that could cause a loss of steering in the worst situations.
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