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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.

President Obama pushes innovations to improve vehicles of the future
By Hawke Fracassa on
Today President Obama was in Holland, Mich., to tour the Johnson Controls-Saft advanced battery facility. Milwaukee-based Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) exemplifies the kind of plant that is helping America lead the way in a growing industry that is creating jobs because it is the first U.S. plant to make lithium-ion battery cells and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Rolls-Royce is hiring good people right now
By Hawke Fracassa on
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is doing on-the-spot hiring of designers, engineers and project-management professionals and expects to double the headcount of its Bespoke staff at Goodwood in West Sussex by the end of 2011. Also wanted by the premium custom carmaker are product marketing and sales professionals.
The 2012 Toyota Camry is fully revealed by a Canadian Auto Guide
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota has spent the past week easing out tiny teasers of the 2012 Toyota Camry but thanks to the Canadian Auto Guide via the folks at Autoblog, we have what looks to be our first good, clear look at the new Camry ahead of its public debut later this month.
Plug-in 2012 Toyota Prius
Plug-in 2012 Toyota Prius models set to hit in March or April
By Patrick Rall on
One key component that the Toyota Prius has not had that has given competitors like the Chevrolet Volt an advantage is the ability to charge the hybrid system by plugging the car in but when the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid hits the US market in the early spring of 2012, that will all change.
Toyota stock needs the 2012 Camry to be a hit
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota Motor Company (ADR: TM) stock may have traded above 84 just a few weeks ago, but that was then and this is now; as the stock has plummeted to the low 70 range, adding pressure on the upcoming 2012 Toyota Camry to be a hit among auto buyers.
TorqueNews review of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 EcoBoost - part 1
By Patrick Rall on
Recently I had a chance to spend 8 days behind the wheel of the 2011 Ford F150 FX4 with the innovative EcoBoost – the twin turbocharged V6 that Ford claims will beat the V8 competition – and after driving this high tech V6 there is no question why this has become the most popular engine option in the F150 lineup.
Another new 2012 Toyota Camry teaser unveiled
By Patrick Rall on
Just last week we got out first good look at the redesigned headlight and front corner of the upcoming 2012 Toyota Camry and today, we have our first clear shot of the new Camry taillight.
CAFE requirements creating more jobs, economic growth opportunities
By Don Bain on
Today more than 155,000 American workers are making components for clean, fuel-efficient vehicles and the number could grow significantly as the U.S. embraces new fuel efficient cars and trucks, according to a recently released new study.
VW's new Crafter commercial van hits 38.7 mpg
By Don Bain on
The Volkswagen Crafter commercial van will officially move into Volkswagen Van Centres in Europe this month on the heels of an aggressive ad campaign focusing on the commercial van’s class leading 38.7 mpg, lower operating costs and reduced emissions that qualify it as an Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle (EEV).
President Obama puts his money where his mouth is
By Hawke Fracassa on
The Obama administration today pledged to spend $175 million in the next five years to make American cars and trucks better by accelerating the development and deployment of advanced vehicle technologies.
Environmentalists back President Obama's fuel plan for buses, trucks
By Hawke Fracassa on
Reaction has been positive to President Obama's 2014 fuel-efficiency standards for tractors, semis and work trucks.
Pablo Picasso’s MB Gullwing immortalized, off to Pebble Beach
By Don Bain on
Swiss artist, Dante Rubli has sculpted a tribute to the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing that was owned by master artist Pablo Picasso, to be exhibited at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance August 17-21.
Ford’s V6 pickup sales continue to boom led by EcoBoost
By Patrick Rall on
Since being introduced earlier this year, the EcoBoost V6 option for the 2011 Ford F150 has gradually grown in popularity and with the help of the entry-level 3.7L V6, Ford’s six cylinder engines have combined to outsell the V8 engines for the third month in a row.
NHTSA investigating BMW 7 Series for rollaway risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a preliminary investigation of the BMW 7 Series over concerns that the vehicles could roll away when left parked and should the federal department find a defect in the BMW shifting system, this could require BMW to issue a recall of affected vehicles.
Ford Fiesta Timeline: 35 Years of Production
By Armen Hareyan on
Ford NZ today shared a very interesting note displaying the timeline of Ford Fiesta during the past 35 years.
General Motors stock rises on more than reductions in global vehicle platforms
By Frank Sherosky on
Investors in General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock wondered whether the price appreciation on Tuesday (08/08) was from the general market or the news from the 2011 Global Business Conference that the company would reduce vehicle platforms from 30 in 2010 to 14 by 2018.
2011 Gratiot Cruise videos show sights and sounds of summer cruising
By Frank Sherosky on
The 2011 Gratiot Cruise in Clinton Township, Michigan is just not complete until someone like Torque News goes beyond still photos and captures the sights and sounds of summer cruising with custom and restored cars on video.
The 2012 MINI Coupe configurator is live
By Patrick Rall on
We have been looking at spyshots and then official images of the 2012 MINI Coupe but now, you can go to the Mini USA website to build and price out your dream Cooper Coupe.
Auto accessories more important than previously thought
By Don Bain on
Foresight Research, an automotive research firm based in Rochester MI, has discovered the availability of automotive accessories for the car a customer wants to buy is far more important than dealers ever imagined.
AWD Mitsubishi Lancer SE coming this fall
By Patrick Rall on
Getting an all wheel drive Mitsubishi Lancer has always meant that you had to shell out the bigger bucks for the high performance Evolution and Ralliart trimlines but this fall, Mitsubishi will begin offering a naturally aspirated Lancer SE with all wheel drive.
Lightweight CNG tanks brightening outlook for light-duty trucks
By Don Bain on
A manufacturer of ultra-light weight high capacity compressed natural gas (CNG) storage systems, Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., has just received an order for 200 fuel tanks from a large US natural gas vehicle convertor of light-duty trucks.
Troubled US economy has Honda second-guessing its forecasts
By Gordon Block on
Yesterday's stock market drop amidst the Standard and Poor's downgrade of the US government's debt has Honda reconsidering its forecasts, only a week after announcing an ahead-of-schedule recovery from the March 11th earthquake.
Achates Power addresses commercial truck mileage and emission standards
By Frank Sherosky on
In a private interview with Torque News at the CAR Management Business Seminars 2011, David Johnson, President and CEO of Achates Power, discussed the role that its engine technologies using opposed pistons will contribute toward lower emissions and better fuel economy for commercial trucks.
The 2012 Ford F150 Harley Davidson is unveiled
By Patrick Rall on
The world famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally began yesterday and Ford Motor Company used the legendary bike show to introduce the 2012 Ford F150 Harley Davidson Edition.
Here are details of new truck, bus standards for 2014
By Hawke Fracassa on
A new national program approved today by President Obama for trucks and buses to be built in the United States between 2014 and 2018 will reduce oil consumption by a projected 530 million barrels and greenhouse gas pollution by 270 million metric tons.
Obama to announce new heavy truck rules today
By Don Bain on
When President Obama announces the first U.S. CO2 emission rules for heavy trucks in Springfield, VA today, the American Trucking Association (ATA) expects a push to reduce greenhouse emissions by 20 percent by 2018, according to a post by Jeff Plungis on Bloomberg yesterday.
Altair Engineering helps automakers develop the right shape for lighter stronger parts
By Frank Sherosky on
In a private interview with Torque News correspondent, Frank Sherosky, at CAR Management Briefing Seminars 2011, Jeffrey Brennan, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Markets for Altair Engineering, Inc. discussed the role that Altair’s simulation software, materials optimization and mass reduction plays in light-weight, structural parts for vehicles which results in better fuel economy for automakers.
Nissan creates forum over pre-wiring for the Leaf
By Don Bain on
Nissan is making room for the 2012 Nissan Leaf by partnering with developer City Ventures in Southern California to build 190 townhomes that are Leaf-ready and asking for comments on a Facebook page.
Toyota sets 2012 prices for Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra, Sienna
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota today set price points for its 2012 Yaris, Sequoia, Tundra and Sienna cars and trucks. Most vehicles are priced the same as 2011 models or reflect increases of 1% or less.
Dodge Dakota nears the end, no replacement coming
By Patrick Rall on
We have known for some time now that the midsized pickup formerly known as the Dodge Dakota (now a part of the Ram brand) would come to an end this year and reports are indicating that the Dakota will see its production end this month - with a questionable future for the smaller of the Ram brand pickups.
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