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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.

Nissan launches LEAF app for Android and Blackberry smartphones
By Gordon Block on
Nissan has added its LEAF app to the Android and Blackberry smartphone platforms, after the iPhone app stood alone as the electric car's sole app for nearly a year.
The Top 10 vehicles stolen in 2010 will surprise you!!!
By Don Bain on
You’ve all seen the lists before, how certain new Caddies or Beamer SUVs are the prime targets of professional car thieves. Well the times, they are a-changing as Dylan so aptly put it and now the most stolen vehicles range from 1991 to 2004 and six of the top 10 pilfered are built right here.
Protean Electric produces breakthrough electric vehicle drive system
By Don Bain on
Through tomorrow, Protean Electric, an company completely committed to developing and perfecting this technology, is demonstrating a revolutionary approach to in-wheel electric motor drive technology at the Management Briefing Seminar through Aug. 4 in Traverse City, Mich. The demo involves a front-wheel-drive Vauxhall Vivaro, equipped with Protean Drive wheel motors creating a hybrid, diesel-powered light-commercial van only shown in Europe to date.
Lincoln booms for Ford in July 2011
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company had another solid month in July 2011, with 180,865 vehicles giving them a year over year gain of 8.9% - putting them above all major automotive groups in terms of sales growth with the exception of the BMW and Chrysler groups.
Marchionne could leave Chrysler position in 2015/2016
By Patrick Rall on
While speaking at the 2011 Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan, Chrysler and Fiat Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne hinted that he could be relinquishing his position atop the Chrysler Group as soon as 2015 or 2016.
Chrysler leads in growth for July 2011 lead by Jeep
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group has seen strong numbers since introducing their lineup of new and refreshed vehicles – allowing them to once again lead the American auto industry in terms of growth as they beat out all other automotive groups last month.
President Barack Obama
What type of bus will president Obama take in two weeks
By Armen Hareyan on
President Barack Obama will travel in the Midwest by bus.
Honda Pilot SUV is big draw for buyers
By Hawke Fracassa on
American Honda sold 9,954 units of its Pilot (pictured) sport-utility vehicle in July, an increase of 8% over July 2010 and the sole bright spot in the Japanese car company's late-summer sales report. And things are only going to get better as Honda gets ready to introduce the all-new 2012 Pilot to potential buyers.
Mazda CX-5 to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show
By Gordon Block on
The Mazda CX-5 will showcase the brand's new design theme as well as its SKYACTIV efficient-drivetrain technology at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
Hybrids drive success at Lexus and Toyota
By Hawke Fracassa on
Scion, Lexus and Toyota lost sales ground in July compared with year-ago levels, but several individual models continued to post sales climbs. The best news came from Lexus, where the luxury brand of Toyota reported sales of 2,562 hybrids for the month, a boost of 71.5% over July 2010.
MDX, TL lead Acura's sales charge
By Hawke Fracassa on
Acura is expecting a rise in sales this month as production shortages caused by the spring earthquakes and tsunami in Japan ease. Assembly of all models in Japan, including the best-selling MDX sport-utility vehicle, is going full blast.
2011 BMW 535i named NADAguides' best car for August
By Hawke Fracassa on
NADAguides chose the 2011 BMW 535i for its August Car of the Month, "based on exceptional overall design inside and out, smooth power, controlled and comfortable drive, responsive handling and intuitive ahead-of-the-curve technology and safety features," the online automotive analysts said in making the announcement this afternoon.
The Camaro outsells the Mustang, Challenger, 370Z in July 2011
By Patrick Rall on
Numbers from around the American automotive industry are trickling in and it looks like the Ford Mustang’s lead of the segment last month was short lived as the Chevrolet Camaro bounced back in July 2011 – outselling the Mustang along with the Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z.
Are asphalt streets making our heat wave worse???
By Don Bain on
Most of the country has been locked in a record setting heat wave for 19 days or more while the southern 11 percent of the country (around the gulf coast) is facing one of the worst droughts in history. Is the blacktop surface of 94 percent of our roads, parking lots, big box stores and malls contributing to the heat domes forming over our cities?
The Nissan Leaf clubs the Chevy Volt in July 2011
By Patrick Rall on
Compared to June and May sales, the Nissan Leaf was way down in July 2011 but with Chevrolet seeing a similar (and substantial) decline in electric vehicle sales last month, the Leaf easily won the battle for July 2011 over the Chevy Volt.
The 2012 Ford Edge EcoBoost gets 30mpg
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company has announced the EPA fuel economy ratings for the new 2012 Ford Edge with the EcoBoost 4-cylinder and this fuel-sipping SUV is officially Ford’s 13th vehicle to offer 30 miles per gallon (or better).
Production of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic begins
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Sonic was introduced to replace the uber vanilla Chevy Aveo and yesterday, the folks at General Motors’ Orion Township Assembly Plant began building the next generation of the GM subcompact.
Toyota expects to thrive by 2012
By Hawke Fracassa on
Its new-vehicle sales worldwide declined substantially in the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, but Toyota expects to rebound with gusto to make up all of that lost ground by March, the Japanese carmaker said in a forecast for 2012 that was released today.
2011 CAR MBS Day 2 addresses Advanced Powertrains session
By Frank Sherosky on
Six speakers from the auto industry will address the 2011 CAR Seminars with a key session call
ed Advanced Powertrains Forum.
Ford recalls 1.1 million trucks for fuel tank fire risks
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today that they would be recalling around 1.1 million pickups, including their top-selling F150, for a risk of the fuel tank straps corroding and breaking.
SafetyPuck a bright idea that keeps stranded drivers safe
By Hawke Fracassa on
If you're unlucky enough to be stranded with a flat tire or engine trouble, the new SafetyPuck from Milwaukee-based SafetyBright will illuminate you and your vehicle so motorists up to a half-mile away can see you.
Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota FJ, Land Cruiser get price bumps, starting today
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota has raised the price of the 2011 Land Cruiser and 2012 FJ Cruiser. At the same time, Toyota announced this afternoon that it will hold the line on showroom prices for the 2012 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid. All of the vehicles are sport-utility trucks.
NHTSA upgrades investigation of 2010 Ford Fusion
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded the preliminary investigation into wheel stud failures in 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan models to an engineering analysis – a step which could lead to a recall of over 317,000 vehicles.
2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminar looks at connected vehicles vs safety
By Frank Sherosky on
The afternoon session of the 2011 CAR Management Briefing Seminars truly represents the major safety issue of the modern driving age: distracted driving.
It's here! 2012 Toyota Camry is ready to drive
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota today invited the Detroit auto press to the official unveiling of the 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid.
Cyclone Power awarded $1.4M from U.S. Army
By Frank Sherosky on
Despite all the rhetoric to cut defense budgets, there is still good news for Pompano Beach, Florida. Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, and its licensee, Advent Power Systems, Inc. announced that they have been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army / TACOM (Tank Automotive Command) valued at $1.4 million.
Nissan recalls 20,000 new Altima sedans for suspension risks
By Patrick Rall on
Nissan and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced that 20,000 Altima sedans from the 2011 and 2012 model years are being recalled over a concern of an incorrectly tightened bolt in the front suspension – a problem that could lead to loss of control for the driver.
Ford finishes 1 2 3 at X Games 17 RallyCross
By Patrick Rall on
Yesterday was the final day for the 17th edition of ESPN’s X Games, including the RallyCross finals featuring some of the biggest names in the world of rally racing and when the dust cleared – Ford had claimed gold, silver and bronze with Brian Deegan winning followed by Tanner Foust and Finnish driver Marcus Gronholm.
CAR Business Seminar starts with large attendance
By Frank Sherosky on
Monday's sessions begin the four-day event with two seminars: World Class Manufacturing; Connected Vehicles: Are they already here?
Toyota workers help Americans harmed by tornadoes
By Hawke Fracassa on
The tsunami that socked Japan in March had such an impact on Toyota's Japanese employees that it inspired them to go out of their way to help small-town Americans victimized in April by tornadoes in the deep South.
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