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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.

A scene from Happy Grad, submitted by Zachary Bors to the Route 66 contest.
You could win $10,000 by sharing your favorite Chevrolet Route 66 video
By Don Bain on
Filmmakers from around the world have created video spots for the Chevrolet Route 66 contest in an effort to have theirs aired by GM during SuperBowl XLVI. Now fans have the chance to win $10,000 by sharing their favorite 30-second spot from the 35 finalists selected from over 197 entries and 32 different countries.
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster with supermodel Lara Stone
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster a fashion icon
By Katherine Tompkins on
In the latest photo in the Icons of Style series, the SL Roadster stars with supermodel Lara Stone
Weekly Chart of Toyota Motors Company (ADR: TM) dated 12-22-2011
Toyota stock shows blah reaction to Moody's downgrade of TMMC
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota stock traded barely up today; meaning the stock didn’t even react much to Moody’s downgrade of Toyota’s US financial arm, Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) either. However, news of improvement in 2012 profits was balanced by news of a Yen appreciation effect.
2012 Chevy Volt, picture copyright GM
$250k Chevy Volt subsidy claim bogus says TheStreet.com
By David Herron on
Conservative policy think-tank playing loose and fast with the numbers regarding government spending on the Chevy Volt.
2011 Ford F150
Best-selling new and used vehicles for 2011
By Katherine Tompkins on
Automotive online resource Edmunds.com says Ford F-150 best-selling new vehicle, Honda Accord best-selling used vehicle this year
Hyundai hires BMW's Chris Chapman to be chief designer in US
Hyundai Hires BMW Design Director Chris Chapman To Be Chief Designer
By Keith Griffin on
Hyundai continues its evolution as a major player in automotive manufacturing with its hiring of Christopher Chapman, BMW's director of automotive design, to be its new chief designer at Hyundai America Technical Center in Irvine, Calif.
Chevy Cruze owners receive calls from GM and sruveys from J.D.Power
GM and J.D. Power attempt to understand the why behind Chevy Cruze sales
By Frank Sherosky on
Judi has received multiple calls from GM and now a survey from J.D. Power and Associates to provide feedback on her recent purchase of her 2012 Chevy Cruze. Question is: Why doesn’t GM understand its own success here, when all they have to do is recall what Henry Ford did? Modifying a famous political line, it’s the “personal” economy, stupid!
2012 Honda Crosstour now has a four-cylinder engine option
2012 Honda Crosstour with Four-Cylinder Engine, Lower Price Unveiled
By Keith Griffin on
Honda is out with a new four-cylinder engine option in the 2012 Honda Crosstour that it says is going to increase the bulky hatchback's affordability and fuel efficiency over the 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
AMP Electric Vehicle's converted Jeep Grand Cherokee
NAIAS to reveal Jeep Grand Cherokee electrified by AMP
By Don Bain on
The company that surprised everyone in 2010 with a plug-in version of the Chevrolet Equinox, Amp Electric Vehicles, will reveal an electrically powered Jeep Grand Cherokee at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next month.
Chevy Volt tech display at 2011 NAIAS in Detroit
GM CEO Akerson dismisses price factor with building 60,000 Chevy Volts in 2012
By Frank Sherosky on
GM may be avoiding public perception at its own peril once again. After all, GM and its CEO, Dan Akerson, may have the grand desire and the ability to build 60,000 Chevy Volts in 2012, but the more fundamental question is: Can GM sell all 60,000 Volts in 2012 at its present price?
The Lexus LF-LC sports coupe concept coming to NAIAS.
Is the Lexus concept car coming to NAIAS a hybrid?
By Don Bain on
As images have been slowly released, Torque News has speculated on what the new Lexus concept car coming to NAIAS next year will ultimately be. It has been correctly assumed, judging by the lines and form of the teased images, to be a new sports model, but no one had as yet imagined it might be a hybrid.
Team Hot Wheels Monster Truck (Photo: Mattel, Inc.)
Name the Hot Wheels monster truck
By Katherine Tompkins on
Hot Wheels teams up with Monster Jam for its 2012 season
The Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept
GM drops video of the Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept on the drag strip
By Patrick Rall on
The day before the 2011 SEMA Show opened in Las Vegas, the folks from General Motors invited a select group of media to meet just outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the debut of a new product that turned out to be the new Chevrolet COPO Camaro Concept – and now GM has offered up a video of this new drag strip monster on the track.
The 2011 Ford Mustang GT
The NHTSA closes investigation of 2011 Ford Mustang manual transmission
By Patrick Rall on
Back in August, TorqueNews reported that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had opened an investigation into 2011 Ford Mustang models powered by the 5.0L V8 and the 6-speed manual transmissions after a variety of shifting issues were reported but after 4 months of research and testing – the government agency has closed the Mustang transmission investigation with no further actions planned.
Weekly chart for 2011 of the $DWCAUP
Auto Sector Stocks: investor resolution ideas for 2012
By Frank Sherosky on
Regardless of which sectors rise or fall, the name of the investing game is to make money. So, here is a list of 7 ideas for your 2012 Auto Sector and Investor resolution list.
The Saab 9-5
Saab suspends all warranty coverage indefinitely - GM comes to the rescue
By Patrick Rall on
The Saab brand officially appears to be dead with government aided bankruptcy and liquidation processes well under way, but things have just gotten worse for current owners and Saab dealerships as the Swedish automaker has announced that all standing warranties on privately owned vehicles will no longer be honored and new vehicles sold from now on will not come with any of the warranties previously offered.
Engine Cutaway of Cyclone Power Technologies which will acquire Advent Power
Cyclone Power Technologies to acquire military licensee, Advent Power Systems
By Frank Sherosky on
Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and business of Advent Power Systems, Inc., Cyclone's exclusive military licensee since 2006.
GM China ATC Phase 2 to be open by 2nd Half of 2012
Phase 2 of GM China Advanced Technical Center to be operational in 2012
By Frank Sherosky on
The second phase of the General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) China Advanced Technical Center (ATC), the most comprehensive advanced automotive technology development center in China, is on track to open in the second half of 2012.
Bob Lutz stands before the Via Pickup eREV. Photo courtesy of Via
Bob Lutz returns to NAIAS with Via's long range Pickup, SUV and Van
By Don Bain on
Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors, who envisioned the Chevy Volt, will return to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to introduce the world's first long range electric Pickup Truck, SUV and Van to the media on January 10, 2012 at 12:15 pm EST.
1938 Cadillac convertible parade limousine
Presidential Cadillac to be auctioned in Phoenix
By Katherine Tompkins on
A 1938 Cadillac convertible parade limousine originally ordered for Franklin Roosevelt will be on the auction block at RM Auctions’ Phoenix sale on January 19, 2012
tesla model s
Tesla Model S pricing announced, no price increase this time!
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
The Tesla Model S pricing for the full range of Model S trims has been announced. Luckily for the roughly 6,000 people who have put down deposits on Model S sedans, there is no price increase like there was on the Tesla Roadster.
2012 Chevy Volt, picture copyright GM
GM's CEO Akerson wants to build 60,000 Volt's in 2012
By David Herron on
Confidence abounds that they can fix the problems, and getting back to production and sales.
LA Auto Show
LA Auto Show Compresses 70-hour Move in 2 Minutes
By Armen Hareyan on
The organizers of the Los Angeles Auto Show have put together a 2 minute video clip that compresses the cleanup of cars from the Convention Center, which took 70 hours to complete.
2012 Jeep Wrangler Limited Arctic Edition
Win a Chance to Dig Up Jeep Wrangler Arctic at Winter X Games
By Keith Griffin on
Got a penchant to attend the 2012 Winter X Games in Aspen and drive home in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic edition? Then get thee to Twitter, Facebook or the Jeep blog for your shot at doing both.
The 1967 Mustang convertible body shell is the fourth reproduction body licensed
Build a new 1967 Ford Mustang convertible
By Katherine Tompkins on
Ford adds body shell for the 1967 Mustang convertible to its list of licensed Ford Restoration parts
2012 Toyota RAV4 gets slight price increase
Prices for 2012 Toyota RAV4 Reflect Competitive Segment
By Keith Griffin on
Responding to a competitive marketplace in the compact SUV class, Toyota has basically held the line on price increases for the 2012 Toyota RAV4 and in some instances even offered slight decreases.
The interior teaser of the new Lexus Concept
Toyota Motors teases the Lexus Concept bound for Detroit
By Patrick Rall on
Last week, Toyota issued a tightly cropped teaser shot of the new Lexus Concept set to debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and we now have our newest teaser of what looks to be a new Lexus sports car – this time focusing on the interior of the luxury concept.
Cadillac and OnStar will present at 2012 CES
Cadillac and OnStar team up at 2012 Consumer Electronics Show
By Frank Sherosky on
OnStar and Cadillac are showcasing their latest technologies at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (2012 CES) from Jan. 10-13 in Las Vegas.
BMW X3
IIHS says BMW X3 a top safety pick
By Katherine Tompkins on
BMW’s premium sports activity vehicle, the X3, gets Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating in all test categories
The 2012 Toyota Prius Liftback
Toyota announces the price of the 2012 Prius Liftback
By David Herron on
The 2012 Toyota Prius Liftback received updates and enhancements, and a slightly higher MSRP, reflecting a price increase ranging from 2.0 percent to 4.3 percent.
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