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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.

GMC donates Super Bowl tickets to the United Way
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 3:34PM
GMC is the official vehicle manufacturer of the National Football League and today General Motors announced that the company would be donating 70 tickets to Super Bowl XLV to the United Way.
GM delivers the first 2011 Chevy Volt
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 2:06PM
Earlier this week, General Motors announced that they had begun shipping 2011 Chevy Volt sedans to dealerships and yesterday the very first Volt was delivered to a customer in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Production begins for the 2011 Dodge Durango
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 12:25PM
The 2011 Dodge Durango is completely redesigned from top to bottom, inside and out, and yesterday these new SUVs began rolling off of Chrysler’s assembly line at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit.
GM offering new retirement packages, while hiring new engineers
By Frank Sherosky on December 16, 2010 - 12:11PM
While offering a new round of early retirement packages to skilled trades, GM is also attempting to hire more engineers to replace the brain drain of the last two years. This latest offer appears to be focused solely on adjusting its North American manufacturing staff since emerging from bankruptcy on July 10 last year.
Chevrolet to replace Aveo name with 2012 Sonic
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 11:53AM
The compact B-segment is heating up in the North American market with a variety of new models being introduced in the past year and in an effort to improve their chances, General Motors has decided to change the name of their Chevrolet B segment car from Aveo to Sonic.
Chevrolet auctions off the 1st 2011 Volt for $225,000
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 11:19AM
Late last month we brought you the news of Chevrolet’s plans to auction off the first public-issued 2011 Chevy Volt and yesterday, that auction closed with the rights to the first GM electric car bringing an awesome $225,000.
Mecum Kissimmee Auction Will Feature Cobra Dragonsnake, Drag Cars
By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 10:58PM
It's not too late to tell Santa Claus you've been a really good boy this year - and hope he buys it - with the announcement that a 1963 Shelby Cobra DragonSnake CSX2093 goes on the auction block at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction Jan. 26-30, 2011. Failing that plea, start looking for spare change in the couch.
Lexus CT 200h Hybrid
Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Gets MSRP of $29,995
By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 10:53PM
Not only is the new Lexus CT 200h fuel efficient, it's going to be inexpensive with the announcement by Lexus it is the lowest priced Lexus in its lineup. So, it's going to be green at the pump and save you some green for your wallet.
Fisker Automotive inks deal for Chinese distribution
By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2010 - 4:01PM
Fisker Automotive, maker of the Karma luxury hybrid-electric sedan, has announced that it has completed a deal with China Grand Automotive Group to import the green luxo-sport sedan to the Chinese market.
The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador revealed on Facebook
By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2010 - 3:30PM
In August, Lamborghini applied for a trademark on the name Aventador, the name that many people believe will be given to the replacement for the Murciélago and thanks to the Lamborghini Club of Los Angeles we may have our first good look at the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.
Volkswagen recalls 300,000 models over fire risk
By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2010 - 2:57PM
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 300,000 cars over a variety of clearance issues under the hood that could lead to fuel leaks and fires should the problem go far enough.
Scuderi Group kicks off V-shape split-cycle engine
By Frank Sherosky on December 15, 2010 - 2:12PM
Scuderi, an engine development company, is literally running to the next stage of re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine, as it will now include a new V-shape configuration. All design efforts to advance fuel efficiency is reflected in its announced filing of new patents, raising it patent portfolio to more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries.
Audi sets sales record with two weeks left to sell
By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 15, 2010 - 1:42PM
As of mid December, Audi of America had sold more cars than in any other year in its history. The luxury importer was on track to sell more than 100,000 vehicles by the end of 2010 – a milestone for the company.
Jeep unveils the 2011 Compass with a Grand new look
By Patrick Rall on December 15, 2010 - 1:15PM
Thanks to the pesky spyshot folks we have known for quite some time that the 2011 Jeep Compass would receive some styling cues from the 2011 Grand Cherokee but today, the Chrysler Group rolled out an array of images of their refreshed crossover along with a full complement of information on the new compact SUV.
Ford Will Build All Four Focuses in Michigan Assembly Plant
By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 7:04AM
Ford invited the media out to its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to show off the new facility that will build gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions of the 2012 Ford Focus. It will be the first automotive plant in the world, according to Ford president of the Americas Mark Fields, to build one car with four different powertrains.
BMW Adds Performance Accessories to X5
By Keith Griffin on December 15, 2010 - 6:32AM
The BMW X5 is alone among the performance sport utility vehicles made by German auto manufacturers that extends the feel, performance and handling of its sibling sedans, which is why it makes sense that BMW has announced performance accessories for the BMW X5 SAV.
Cadillac returns to racing with CTS-V Coupe in 2011
By Frank Sherosky on December 14, 2010 - 6:38PM
Racing has always been a great way to demonstrate an automaker’s ability to perform under pressure and under extreme conditions. So, Cadillac’s return to racing in 2011 with a race-prepared version of its CTS-V Coupe will enhance its image.
New Bosch EL generators to meet demands of modern auto electrical systems
By Frank Sherosky on December 14, 2010 - 9:59AM
The demand for electrical power in cars has been increasing for decades, mainly due comfort and safety systems, but now the stop-start systems which reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is raising the bid. Thus, design engineers are increasingly burdened to meet all of those demands. Enter Bosch and its new Efficiency Line of generators.
Chinese electric cars coming to L.A.
By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 14, 2010 - 8:09AM
After a one-year delay, upstart Chinese auto company BYD prepares to deliver battery-powered electric cars and buses to southern California. Officials in Los Angeles cozy up to the company, hoping to attract a new tenant to the city.
Toyota recalls 94,000 2011 Sienna minivans for brake risk
By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2010 - 10:31PM
Toyota has issued a recall for 2011 Sienna minivans built prior to November 2010 for a concern over the stop lamp switch bracket that could lead to the brake lights remaining on and, in the worst cases, could cause increased wear to the braking system.
Microsoft offers 1st trailer from Forza Motorsports 4
By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2010 - 3:43PM
Since the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June, the gaming world has know that the next installment of Forza Motorsports was coming soon and with a the first official trailer (more like a teaser) on the Xbox YouTube channel, the hype over Forza 4 can official begin.
Kia issues accelerator pedal TSB for 2011 Optima
By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2010 - 3:12PM
Kia has issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for concerns over the accelerator pedal assembly of the 2011 Optima. Multiple sources have reported this Kia TSB but it is unclear as to whether or not any vehicles have experienced an unintended acceleration issue similar to the one experienced by those seen in the millions of recalled Toyotas.
Ford F150 SVT Raptor takes Four Wheeler 2011 Truck of the Year
By Patrick Rall on December 13, 2010 - 1:12PM
The 2010 Ford SVT Raptor introduced race-inspiring engineering to the street legal pickup truck segment but the balmy performance of the 5.4L Triton engine provided the Raptor from getting its due respect. However, with the introduction of the new 6.2L V8 to the SVT F150, the mighty Raptor has taken home the award for Four Wheeler Magazine’s 2011 Truck of the Year.
Holden to move Cruze production to Australia
By Frank Sherosky on December 13, 2010 - 9:31AM
It pays to be global-news minded these days. Some gets filtered our way as well, like a Monday morning report on Sunday evening; and the latest buzz on the web is about the Holden Cruze. That’s right, not a Chevy, but a Holden version including the 5 door hatchbback to be built down under.
Automakers maybe inching closer toward sealed engines
By Frank Sherosky on December 12, 2010 - 7:21PM
Once upon a time we had to change our spark plugs, replace the contact points, condenser and cap. We even had to add grease to all of our wheel bearings, ball joints, steering joints and anything in the chassis that swiveled. Now we have sealed bearings, joints and swivels in a number of products. With new oil formulations, are engines next?
Ford Fiesta tranny raises questions during test drive
By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 12, 2010 - 7:20PM
The performance of the PowerShift automatic transmission in the new, 2011 Ford Fiesta subcompact economy car raised questions for one reviewer. The questions may stem from a mere fluke, but they remain unanswered by Ford.
Toyota issues defense against accelerator pedal misinformation
By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 12, 2010 - 11:25AM
A Toyota press announcement responds to recent critics who equated a late November, 2010, technical service bulletin with another recall for accelerator pedal problems. While it displays a sensitivity to the issue, the Toyota response explains the nature and intention of the technical service bulletin in question.
Nissan entices twitters to plug Quest minivan
By Jeffrey Zygmont on December 12, 2010 - 9:09AM
Nissan sponsors a Saturday lunch and gabfest for lifestyle bloggers in California, aiming to fill Twitter with raves about the re-engineered Quest minivan, which is due to be launched early in the 2011 calendar year.
Electric vehicles demand quieter electric power steering units
By Frank Sherosky on December 11, 2010 - 7:06PM
Electric vehicles (EV) are very different from those powered by internal-combustion engines (ICEs). Any and all components that have moving parts may be heard within the interior cabin. Nowhere is that more obvious than the noise associated with electric power steering units, known as EPS mounted to the steering column.
Honda and Mazda Collaborating on B-Spec Stock Racing
By Keith Griffin on December 11, 2010 - 11:51AM
This is the year of the B class car and that continues with the announcement that Honda and Mazda have announced the joint formation of “B-Spec” Showroom Stock racing.
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