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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
How Toyota and BMW will benefit from clean car cooperation
By Armen Hareyan on
Today Toyota and BMW confirmed that they will collaborate on next-generation environment-friendly technologies. Particularly this involves a cooperation in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies.
Auto journalist Jeremy Clarkson
Influential Auto Broadcaster Says He Would Execute Striking Workers
By Armen Hareyan on
One of the most influential broadcasters in the automotive industry Jeremy Clarkson, best known for his role in BBC TV Show Top Gear, says he would "execute" striking workers "in front of their families."
Hyundai is among the companies having strong sales in 2011
Lexus Among Companies Predicting Strong Sales Figures for 2011, 2012
By Keith Griffin on
Speaking this morning in Las Vegas at the media launch of the 2013 Lexus GS 350 and GS 450h Hybrid, Mark Templin, group vice president and general manager, joined a growing chorus of manufacturers who are seeing 2011 sales figures at strong levels and even more enthusiasm for 2013.
Weekly chart of Cyclone Power Tech (OTCQB: CYPW) dated 11-30-2011
Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW) clears SEC review
By Frank Sherosky on
Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, today announced that it has cleared comments issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Company's Form 10 registration statement, originally filed in July 2011.
Cirque du Soleil
Win a Private Performance with Cirque du Soleil
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Cirque du Soleil, the world famous acrobatic troupe, and Infiniti have teamed up to give you a special opportunity; the chance to win a private Cirque du Soleil performance for you and 25 of your friends.
Nissan Leaf Wireless Charging
Nissan Leaf goes wireless: shows wireless charger in work
By Armen Hareyan on
Nissan, has introduced a new principle of how it's all electric Leaf can be charged wirelessly and showed how the wireless charger can work without a cord in a garage or parking lot.
Collection of colorful cars
Cash In on Your Car Lease
By Katherine Tompkins on
According to automotive information resource Edmunds.com, some leased cars acquire equity. Here’s how to take advantage.
Honda EV-STER Electric Sports Concept
Honda's EV-STER Electric Sports Reduces Weight with Special Materials
By Armen Hareyan on
Honda Motor (Public, NYSE:HMC) today world premiered its electric sports car concept EV-STER, which uses special materials to reduce weight, thus achieving high driving performance.
The Lexus LFA
A week in the life of an auto journalist: high speed fun
By Patrick Rall on
Day two of my exciting week of travel began this morning at 6am when I headed downstairs to breakfast with my fellow auto writers and the people from Lexus.
Tokyo Motor Show
Three big Japanese brands without world premieres at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
By Armen Hareyan on
The press days of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show start tomorrow on Nov. 29 and while almost all the Japanese car makers have world premiers lined up to debut at the show, these three big brand names surprisingly don't have any world premiers.

The 2012 Audi A4 is one of the reasons for Audi's sales records.
Audi breaks through annual U.S. sales record
By Don Bain on
Audi has already beaten their standing sales record for the U.S. set at 101,629 models sold last year. With 10 consecutive year-to-year monthly increases (and an 11th looming for November) Audi has already moved 102,055 vehicles as of the Thanksgiving weekend with over a month to go for 2011 sales.
Escape Routes, unique road-trip competition featuring the all-new Ford Escape
Ford announces Escape Routes reality series featuring the all-new Ford Escape
By Frank Sherosky on
Ford is casting six two-person teams to participate in Escape Routes, and the public is invited. It is a physical and virtual competition as well as a new online, interactive reality series featuring the all-new Ford Escape that will continue into 2012.
Jorian Ponomareff has some amazing Drifting skills, on a Motorcycle
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Have you every heard of Jorian Ponomareff? I am going to guess you have not! Jorian is a motorcycle stunt rider, and he does some amazing stunts. In his latest Youtube video, he demonstrates his incredible skill of... drifting on a motorcycle!
Kelley Blue Book logo
Used Cars for Sale: Kelley Blue Book Tells Shoppers Buy Now or Pay Later
By Katherine Tompkins on
Checking out the used cars for sale? Buy now before prices go up six percent.
jetman
Man flies high in the Sky, with Jets
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Have you ever imagined flying? One Swissman, Yves "Jetman" Rossy, has done just that. Flying high above the Swiss Alps, along with the Breitling Jet Team.
Nissan Juke Nismo
Nissan Juke Nismo: Only One Factor To Decide Its Future
By Armen Hareyan on
Nissan unveils Juke Nismo concept tomorrow at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show for public viewing, but says there is only one factor which will decide if Juke Nismo will ever go on sale to Nissan dealerships.
Ford Police Interceptor utility vehicle
Ford Police Interceptor Vehicles Clean Up at LA County Sheriff's Department Tests
By Katherine Tompkins on
Ford Police Interceptor vehicles headed the class at the annual police vehicle tests conducted by the LA County Sheriff’s Department
2012 Audi A1 Sportback
Audi A1 Sportback Debut to Be Live Streamed from 2011 Tokyo Auto Show
By Armen Hareyan on
Audi, which is planning to debut its Audi A1 Sportback at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show on November 30, said it will provide a live streaming of the debut for those fans and customers not currently at the motor show.
SIRI App Starts Stops Car
Minister creates SIRI App that starts and stops Your car
By Armen Hareyan on
A little hack on iPhone's SIRI App can start and stop your car and even more.
Hyundai Veloster a major sponsor of The Grammys
Hyundai Becomes Major Sponsor of the Grammys with Veloster on the Red Carpet
By Keith Griffin on
When you tune into the Grammy nomination show on Nov. 30, you are going to see the Hyundai Veloster all over the place as part of a new sponsorship between the Korean automaker and The Recording Academy, which produces the Grammy Awards.
The 2012 Prius c will join the Prius family next Spring. Photo courtesy Toyota
GreenCarReports names the Prius Family the 2012 Best Green Car to Buy
By Don Bain on
The 2012 Toyota Prius family of vehicles has been named GreenCarReports.com “Best Green Car to Buy 2012.” During the coming year, the Prius family will expand to four vehicles, including the now available the third-generation Prius Liftback, and Prius v, plus the still to come Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and Prius c.
The 2012 Porsche Boxster S
A week in the life of an automotive journalist
By Patrick Rall on
Being a professional automotive journalist is a great gig and while it can be a tough world in which to make a living - the excessive work is well worth the rewards. Our regular readers frequently ask me what it is like to live the life of an auto writer so I thought that I would take this week to do a series piece aptly titled “A week in the life of an automotive journalist” - and this is the first installment in that series.
The 2012 BMW X5 M is the dirtiest vehicle according to Forbes list.
Forbes list of America's eight filthiest new vehicles
By Don Bain on
The 2012 BMW X5 tops Forbes list as the dirtiest vehicle on America's roads. It is closely followed by the 2012 BMW X6M and the 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon among the filthiest vehicles in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. While not everyone has embraced the move to environmental sustainability, no manufacturer really wants to be on this list derived via the publisher’s own computational formula.
GM stock daily chart as of 11-28-2011 by Frank Sherosky, AuthorFrank.com
GM stock trading reveals uncertainty to details of Volt investigation by NHTSA
By Frank Sherosky on
Perhaps investors in General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock realized the company isn’t hiding like Toyota did a few years ago, but is taking on the negative press of the NHTSA investigation into a fire with a Chevy Volt after it was compromised by a NHTSA crash test.
Car Seat
Car Seats Safe for Overweight Kids Too
By Katherine Tompkins on
Researchers from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia confirm that larger children in the appropriate car seats for their height and weight are still protected
Toyota Fun-Vii
Check Out Toyota's Fun-Vii Initiative: Smartphone Car
By Armen Hareyan on
One of the Toyota representatives recently said that there will be no more boring Toyota models and the newly unveiled Fun-Vii concept, to be shown at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, just comes to confirm that.
NAIAS Tickets: Google's Cyber Monday Deal
Google joins Cyber Monday Deals, Offers 50% off NAIAS Tickets
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
For all of you car enthusiasts looking for Cyber Monday deals, you are in luck! Google has joined the wide array of Cyber Monday deals by offering half price tickets to the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)!
Two Chevy Volt cars being charged at GE station near Duke Chappel
Young and forward looking embrace Chevy Volt at Duke University
By Armen Hareyan on
Surprisingly a number of Chevy Volt electric cars are being driven by Duke University Students. A number of them being charged at a GE station near Duke Chapel.
Chevy Volt shown at 2011 NAIAS in Detroit getting new safety protocols
GM says de-charging after severe crashes to define new safety protocol for Chevy Volt
By Frank Sherosky on
Unlike companies that try to hide and make excuses, General Motors (NYSE: GM) laid bare its details about the preliminary evaluation of Volt battery assemblies, and defined de-charging the battery as a new safety protocol to any post-crash event.
Toyota GT 86
The FT 86 concept emerges as the Toyota GT 86 during Tokyo Motor Show
By Don Bain on
The Toyota GT 86 will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, Dec. 3-11, ending the wait for the one of the most anticipated cars in history. This is the culmination of the FT-86 concept unveiled near the end of 2009, then taken to the next level with the FT-86 II concept in Geneva earlier this year. This is the new Toyota sports car!
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