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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 2011 green manufacturing award
Toyota wins 2011 Green Manufacturing Award
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Toyota has won the 2011 Green Manufacturing Award, for the outstanding environmental achievements of its European operations. The award recognizes companies that show a commitment to environmental manufacturing.
The CP-E and RevoZport built BMW 1 Series M Coupe
CP-E and RevoZport murder out the 1 Series M Coupe for SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe is one of the sexiest compacts on the road today but at the 2011 SEMA Show, Custom Performance Engineering and RevoZport brought out an all-matte-black 1 Series M Coupe fitted with a variety of CP-E performance products to make it as great as it looks with the new 1M Raze P450 kit.
Akio Toyoda
Toyoda committed to change, newfound profitability for Toyota
By Don Bain on
Akio Toyoda, president and CEO of Toyota motors, took the helm right when the $115 billion company posted its first loss in decades. As the first of the Toyoda family to take charge since 1995, he vowed from day one to take his grandfather’s auto manufacturing firm "back to the basics" and return to building cars to make people happy.
Studebaker Avanti
Celebrating the lifework of Raymond Loewy
By Don Bain on
Raymond Loewy is considered the “Father of Industrial Design,” and had an immense impact on the width and breadth of American institutions, products, goods and services. The man whose work spanned seven decades of American productivity would have celebrated his 118th birthday last Saturday if not for his death at 93 in 1986.
The Hemi powered Maxi Cooper
At SEMA, even the Mini Cooper has a Hemi
By Patrick Rall on
There are a great many cars and trucks on the floor of the 2011 SEMA Show that are powered by the mighty Chrysler Hemi V8 but none are quite like the “Maxi Cooper” shown on the right – a Mini Cooper converted to rear wheel drive and powered by a 650 horsepower 6.4L Hemi.
The 2011 Volvo C70 can use Polestar's software. Photo by Don Bain
Volvo adds Polestar performance software to select models
By Don Bain on
Today Volvo announced for the very first time the availability of factory-authorized Polestar performance tuning software for several Volvo models next week at Volvo retailers across the country. The announcement came from Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA).
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2012 Nissan GT-R boosts power and efficiency
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Nissan announced today the launch of the new and updated version of its much loved supercar, the 2012 Nissan GT-R. The new GT-R boasts more power, better handling, and improved efficiency. All while packing the same level of excitement.
Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC Coupe
Sport compacts rule the Hyundai display at SEMA 2011
By Patrick Rall on
While last year’s Hyundai display at the SEMA Show focused more on their flagship Equus sedan, the 2011 SEMA display from the booming Korean automaker focused on the high performance aspect of their popular sport compacts – specifically the unique new Veloster hatchback and the Genesis Coupe.
Bosch webpage at www.bosch.com
Bosch to host Power of Innovation media event today
By Frank Sherosky on
Torque News along with other media organizations have been invited to join Bosch on Nov. 7, 2011, as the company brings together its leadership to address the latest market trends and technological advancements that will impact the car buying consumer – everything from smart navigation and driver assistance systems to estimates on the U.S. market penetration for diesels and hybrids.
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Toyota and Discovery Education court teens to teach them to drive safely
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota and Discovery Education are teaming to create the Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge. In it, students in high school will be asked to create 2-minute videos "describing how they would encourage safe driving among their peers."
pepsi truck
Pepsi using HydraGen to make 178 of its trucks fuel efficient
By Hawke Fracassa on
Dynamic Fuel Systems Inc. (TSX-V:DYA) has sold a large quantity of its HydraGen product to Hydrogen Fuel Systems Inc. of Michigan to equip trucks that haul Pepsi products.
Tesla opening three new dealerships in US
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Tesla is expanding its dealership network to three new locations across the country. The new Tesla dealerships will be in Bellevue WA; Chicago IL; and Newport Beach CA. This will lay the groundwork for the company to sell the Tesla Model S, the first electric premium sedan.
distrivbution map for impco products
Former Ford Motor Co. exec joins IMPCO Automotive as training boss
By Hawke Fracassa on
IMPCO Automotive has named former Ford Motor Co. executive Armando Ramirez technical sales, service and training manager to respond to and support customer and industry partners for all post-sales technical matters.
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Honda Pilot and Acura RDX help their marques claw forward toward 2012
By Hawke Fracassa on
Acura and American Honda Motor Co. both recorded sales increases for October, giving the Japanese car companies impetus to turn the corner toward healthy profits heading into 2012.
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Minority council makes Toyota 'Corporation of the Year' again
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota won a big honor this week: For the second time, it was named "Corporation of the Year" by the National Minority Supplier Development Council. The award recognizes the Japanese car company's "continued commitment to minority suppliers and diverse communities."
2012 Rose Parade Honda float rendering
Honda Rose Parade Float Demonstrates Company's Design Woes
By Keith Griffin on
Try as it might, lately Honda has not been able to wow the general car buying public with its automotive design. Maybe it should borrow a cue from its 2012 Rose Bowl Parade float for something people will notice to overcome its design woes.
2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition
Hot New 2012 BMW M3 Competition Edition Available in Limited - Make That Very Limited – Quantities
By Keith Griffin on
The 2012 M3 Competition Edition features Frozen Silver exterior paint and other enhancements to honor the 40 years since the founding of BMW M in 1972 but you're going to have to act quick because supplies are very limited and you'll need $81,000 to cover the cost.
mazda dealership service center
Mazda keeps car values up with Digital Service Records
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Mazda was the first car company to have what is known as digital service records (DSR). This has added convenience, efficiency, and security for consumers and dealers. Most importantly though it has added value to Mazda cars.
From the show car room at Lotus Engineering in Sterling Heights, MI
Lotus Engineering cues media on future of automobiles with Technical Press Workshop
By Frank Sherosky on
In a rare private workshop following the week of The Battery Show 2011, Lotus Engineering brought together a small group of journalists to its Sterling Heights, Michigan office for a Technical Press Workshop, a review of its technologies that will define the cars of the future.
FTC seminar on new car leasing
FTC Exploring Issue of Yo-Yo Sales, Other Leasing Ripoffs
By Keith Griffin on
The Federal Trade Commission is tackling the issue of consumer leases of new cars and the ripofffs that can ensue including the practice of spot deliveries or yo-yo sales. The FTC roundtable will be held Nov. 17 in Washington, D.C.
One in three drivers admit to drowsy driving
By Don Bain on
Thirty-two percent admitted to drowsy driving within the last month in a AAA safety survey, despite the fact 96 percent of everyone considers this unacceptable behavior. This is pursuant to last year’s survey that revealed one of six fatalities and one in eight accidents causing serious injury resulted from drowsy driving, a rate substantially higher than thought, reaffirming the negative impact of this behavior on automotive crashes, injuries and deaths.
Honda Civic CNG 2012
AT&T on Aggressive $565 Million Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Plan
By Keith Griffin on
AT&T is on an aggressive pace to make 20 percent of its fleet alternative fuel vehicles by 2018. It deployed its 4000th AFV in its nationwide fleet – putting it less than halfway to its goal with six years to go.
Racing hotty Danica Patrick kicks off 2012 at Daytona 500
Danica Patrick Opens 2012 Sprint Cup Series at Daytona 500
By Keith Griffin on
Danica Patrick, who can be considered among the most famous female drivers in racing history, has announced she will kick off her NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2012 at the prestigious season-opening 54th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 26.
The Ford Focus ST-R at the 2011 SEMA Show
The Ford Focus ST-R coming to a track near you
By Don Bain on
The Ford Focus ST-R, a thoroughbred production-based Focus racer, is in the works for small car speedsters and will be displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show November 18-27. The globally focused racer will soon be ready for action and available for purchase. The Focus ST-R is technically based on Ford’s Focus racecar development program aimed at professionals, amateurs and track-day enthusiasts.
Richard Petty with his new Signature Series Ford Mustang GT
The Richard Petty Garage Signature Series Ford Mustang GT debuts at SEMA
By Patrick Rall on
While Richard Petty’s name is best associated with being a dominating force in the world of NASCAR racing, The King recently began offering high performance muscle cars and at the 2011 SEMA Show, Petty’s Garage launched their first Ford product in the form of the 2011 Ford Mustang GT Signature Series.
Eleanor from Gone in Sixty Seconds as Best Movie Car of All Time
eBay Motors Poll Picks Best Movie Car of All Time and It's a Surprise
By Keith Griffin on
In what has to be one of the biggest online automotive polls ever, the winners of the 2011 eBay Motors People’s Picks Poll were announced at SEMA this week in Las Vegas. The selection of best movie car of all time may have some people scratching their heads, though.
Baltimore Grand Prix faces financial issues future uncertain
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Baltimore Racing Development (BRD), the company that hosted the Baltimore Grand Prix (BGP), is facing financial woes. It has $1.6 million in unpaid bills that it has not paid to various vendors and companies. This puts into question the ability for Baltimore and BRD to host the event in the future.
Monthly chart of Toyota stock dated 2011-1104
Toyota stock treading water after extending production cutbacks from Thailand floods
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota stock was just trading over $69 last week; now it's treading water at the $64 level after the company announced it will maintain production cutbacks in Japan, North America and Southeast Asia, due to parts shortages resulting from the flooding in Thailand. Question is, what is Toyota stock's next price support level?
John Cheeck with his Citroen 2CV
The Citroen 2CV: When Green is Old
By Armen Hareyan on
There are lots of things to admire about the French: their celebration of individuality, contributions to the arts and philosophy, haute couture and haute cuisine, just to name a few. But the Citroen 2CV embodies two that I particularly admire: the French penchant for thrift and a relentless pursuit for what is both simple and finely executed.
kia china plant
Kia to build third auto plant in China
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Kia has announced that it plans to build a third manufacturing plant in China. This is in order to meet increasing demand in the country and to maintain its sales momentum in the Chinese market, which has been strong.
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