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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.

DOE announces up to $184M for advance vehicle research and development
By Frank Sherosky on December 17, 2010 - 9:24AM
Lest you think the government is cutting back on spending, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today the Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for up to $184 million over three to five years to accelerate the development and deployment of new efficient vehicle technologies.
NAIAS 2011 changes cadence to world debuts
By Frank Sherosky on December 16, 2010 - 7:42PM
The North American International Auto Show is resetting the pace for this year’s presentations in Detroit to better enable the automotive industry to provide a glimpse of the future. This year, NAIAS will schedule between 30-40 worldwide debuts in addition to some North American debuts and announcements of ground-breaking technologies.
Ford supports kinetic design of 2012 Focus with boron steels
By Frank Sherosky on December 16, 2010 - 5:36PM
All automotive design studios develop themes by which their entire line of autos share, and often do so for many years until a new, fresher theme replaces it. In the language of Ford speak, “kinetic” design intends to capture the feeling of energy in motion, so much that cars look like they are moving even when they are standing still.
Hyundai recalls 2011 Santa Fe over brake risk
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 5:34PM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall for 1,783 2011 Sante Fe SUVs for the same brake caliper problem that forced Kia to recall 7,700 Sorento’s last week.
GM purchases $2.1 billion of GM stock from the federal government
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 5:02PM
General Motors announced today that they have completed a $2.1 billion purchase of the GM 9% Series A Preferred Stock formerly held by the US Treasure Department as a result of the “government bailout” and the recent initial public offering (IPO).
Headlight Problems Force Honda Fit Recall
By Keith Griffin on December 16, 2010 - 4:21PM
Honda announced that it recalling 2007 and 2008 Honda Fits because of problems with its low-beam headlights. The problems revolve around the routing of a wire harness.
The 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year finalist announced
By Patrick Rall on December 16, 2010 - 3:56PM
Each year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the North American Car and Truck of the Year are announced and today, the top three finalists for each award were announced.
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.
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