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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.

Toyota announces price of the amazing 2012 Prius c

By David Herron on February 8, 2012 - 7:01PM

The Toyota Prius c is the most compact and fuel efficient Prius yet, at 55 miles/gallon fuel efficiency it has the highest MPG rating of cars you cannot plug in, and at a $18,950 base price it is even more affordable.

The 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets 20/25 mpg. Photo courtesy of Toyota.

Toyota to boost Highlander production at Indiana Plant next year

By Don Bain on February 8, 2012 - 4:51PM

Toyota announced plans today, pursuant to a $400 million investment and the cessation of Japanese fabrication during next year, to boost output of the Highlander, including hybrid and export models, at the Toyota Motors Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) plant by another 50,000 units annually.

Mercedes-Benz's new active seat belt technology

Mercedes-Benz debuts new active seat belt, a breakthrough in safety technology

By Anthony Faccenda on February 8, 2012 - 4:37PM

Mercedes-Benz's new active seat belt technology aims to increase both safety and comfort for rear passengers.

Rolls-Royce apprenticeship program seeks worthy candidates

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 8, 2012 - 4:03PM

Have you dreamed of driving a Rolls-Royce? That isn't likely to happen my friend. However have you ever thought about building one? Rolls-Royce, which builds the finest ultra luxury vehicles in the world, has announced it is seeking candidates for its Apprenticeship Program.

Acura NSX Seinfeld spot won big at the Super Bowl

By Aaron Turpen on February 8, 2012 - 3:03PM

Of all of the automotive commercials run during the nation's biggest game of the year, the Acura NSX commercial featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno got the most attention.

First look: Kia Track'ster wows at 2012 Chicago Auto Show

By Anthony Faccenda on February 8, 2012 - 2:09PM

The racing-inspired Kia Track'ster, an AWD 250-hp concept vehicle, was unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show.

The 650hp 2013 Shelby Mustang GT500 drops it top in Chicago

By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2012 - 11:12AM

Ford’s Special Vehicle Team celebrated their 20th birthday earlier this week and to help celebrate this momentous occasion, Ford used the 2012 Chicago Auto Show to introduce the newest SVT monster - the 650 horsepower, 2013 Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible.

2013 Acrua ILX Introduced with One Unexpected Detail

By Keith Griffin on February 8, 2012 - 10:55AM

Less than a month after being introduced as a "concept" at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Acura has taken the wraps off its compact 2013 ILX with complete details and one fact not previously mentioned.

Mitsubishi i-MIEV named top green vehicle, Honda drops to second

By Anthony Faccenda on February 8, 2012 - 9:51AM

The natural gas Honda Civic has been replaced by the Mitsubishi i-MIEV as the greenest car in America.

Hyundai Introduces Stunning New Hatch, Coupe at Chicago Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on February 8, 2012 - 7:51AM

The sporty theme of the Chicago Auto Show continues with the introduction by Hyundai of an Elantra GT sports hatchback and an Elantra sport coupe. In the dead of winter, Chicago is all about new sportier cars.

The 2012 Honda Civic Si Photo courtesy of Honda.

Why you need insurance advice before you buy a car

By Don Bain on February 7, 2012 - 11:27PM

As cars become more efficient, lighter weight and safer, they are also becoming much quicker as the horsepower output of smaller engines grows – impacting the actuary tables when collisions occur and making insurance advice a more meaningful part of the buying process.

2012 Chevy Volt, charging, picture copyright GM

Arizona legislature looking to tax electric cars to help pay for highways

By David Herron on February 7, 2012 - 10:11PM

Proposed laws in Arizona and elsewhere would collect additional taxes from owners of electric cars, is it too soon to start collecting road use fees from electric car owners?

January gas prices highest ever, expected to rise above $4

By Anthony Faccenda on February 7, 2012 - 9:34PM

Last month saw the highest gas prices ever recorded for January and prices are likely to increase through the summer.

The image from the Toyota Camry Pace Car web page. Courtesy of Toyota.

Win a 2012 Toyota Camry Pace Car at the Chicago Auto Show

By Don Bain on February 7, 2012 - 2:43PM

Thirty Chicago area Toyota dealers are banding together to offer area residents the chance to win a replica of the 2012 Toyota Camry Pace Car that will grace the annual running of the historic Daytona 500 at the famed track this month.

Mercedes-Benz driving events help professionals perfect skills

By Aaron Turpen on February 7, 2012 - 2:19PM

If you are a professional chauffeur, then you know that to be ranked as a true professional requires a lot of skill training and expertise. It is more than just driving around in a cap and tie.

Harley Davidson introduces two new models in the off-season

By Aaron Turpen on February 7, 2012 - 1:40PM

The normal time frame for the announcement from America's premier motorcycle maker is in late spring, just in time to push summertime sales, but this year Harley-Davidson is bucking that trend and has introduced two new models in the dead of winter.

Ultimate 2013 Nissan 370Z Previewed at Chicago Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on February 7, 2012 - 1:38PM

The new 2013 Nissan 370Z was previewed today for the first time at the Chicago Auto Show and it appears to be a winner with new front fascia and new wheels leading the improvements for the roadster that goes on sale in June.

2013 Buick Regal gets standard eAssist, automatic GS option

By Patrick Rall on February 7, 2012 - 12:43PM

General Motors has just dropped the details on the 2013 Buick Regal lineup and the biggest changes for the next model year include the addition of an automatic transmission option for the high performance Regal GS and a standard eAssist drivetrain for the base model 2013 Regal.

Mazda Rolls Out Stunning Special Edition MX-5 Miata at Chicago Auto Show

By Keith Griffin on February 7, 2012 - 7:38AM

The Chicago Auto Show, which kicks off its media preview Feb. 8-9 before opening to the public on Feb. 10, features the debut of a special edition 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata that will have a limited production run of 450.

LoJack unveils new long-life, ultra-covert, anti-theft system

By Don Bain on February 7, 2012 - 12:32AM

LoJack, the company whose name is practically synonymous with Stolen Vehicle Recovery, has just released a new anti-theft system with a self-contained seven-year battery.

Fisker Automotive lays off workers after the Dept of Energy freezes loans

By David Herron on February 6, 2012 - 11:31PM

Fisker Automotive runs into cash crunch, after missing milestones in the Dept of Energy loans program, due to repeated delays on the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sedan.

Mark Templin, Toyota Motor Sales Vice Pres. & General Mgr, Lexus Division Photo

Insights, revelations from Mark Templin's AIADA address

By Don Bain on February 6, 2012 - 6:50PM

At an annual luncheon today in Las Vegas, Toyota Motor's Sales Group Vice President and General Manager for the Lexus Division, Mark Templin, delivered a speech titled A Legacy of Leadership: What Will You Leave Behind?

MIA's new music video features drifting BMWs Alfas & Mercedes

By Adam Yamada-Hanff on February 6, 2012 - 6:49PM

The British rapper M.I.A has released a new music video “Bad Girls” which features some interesting desert drifting and stunts.

Ford threatens to sue GM over Super Bowl ad

By Anthony Faccenda on February 6, 2012 - 6:14PM

Despite a letter of warning from Ford and a possible lawsuit, GM stands by its decision to run their "post-apocalyptic" Super Bowl ad.

NADA Chairman urges reason in mandated dealer image programs

By Don Bain on February 6, 2012 - 3:55PM

The fact that some manufacturers are requiring their new-car dealers to pour billions of dollars into their showrooms has outgoing NADA chairman Stephen W. Wade calling for reason and common sense, based on a new study released Saturday.

The Nissan Leaf bests the Chevy Volt in January 2012

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2012 - 3:23PM

The battle of the mainstream electric vehicles headed into its second full year with the start of January 2012 and when the month came to an end – the Nissan Leaf had outsold the Chevrolet Volt by a narrow margin.

The Camaro pounds the Mustang, Challenger in January

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2012 - 3:07PM

The sales numbers are in for January 2012 and as has generally been in the case over the past year, the Chevrolet Camaro very comfortably outsold the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in the first month of the New Year.

Ford's SVT turns 20 - a look at the last two decades of performance

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2012 - 2:28PM

This morning, Ford Motor Company announced on Facebook that on February 6th, 1992, the company officially formed the new task force that would become the Special Vehicle Group (SVT) – the minds behind pretty much all of the highest performance Ford products in the past 20 years.

Eli Manning wins Super Bowl MVP and a 2012 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2012 - 12:40PM

Each year after the victor of the Super Bowl is awarded the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the Most Valuable Player of the big game is chosen with the winner being awarded a new vehicle and at the end of Super Bowl 46 last night – New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was awarded the MVP honors and the keys to a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible.

Chrysler to pay profit sharing bonuses, first since 2005

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2012 - 11:47AM

Late last week, the Chrysler Group announced that they had posted their first profit since 2005 and that major news story came with a good bit of news for the company’s employees – as the Chrysler Group announced that they would be issuing their first profit sharing bonus to hourly employees since 2005.

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