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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.

Hennessey's 800-horsepower modified Jeep Grand Cherokee
Hennessey's 800-hp Jeep Grand Cherokee will blow your mind
By Don Bain on
Hennessey Performance is known for taking powerful vehicles like the Viper and boosting them to a mind-boggling level. This year they are releasing a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 whose 6.4-liter Hemi has been enlarged to a 7.0-liter displacement and added twin turbos to boost output to 805 bhp. This rocket sled on wheels will go from 0 to 60 in a heart-stopping 3.1 seconds.
2012 Fisker Karma sedan
A123 Systems finds problems in batteries for the Fisker Karma
By David Herron on
Problem found in coolant system for battery packs A123 Systems is supplying for the FIsker Karma.
1956 bristol
British couple completes Around-the-World roadtrip
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Do you think taking a roadtrip is a great way to see the world? Geoffery Herdman and his wife Hilary, certainly agree! The British couple just completed an “Around-the-World” roadtrip racking up over 33,000 miles.
GM engineers design the squeal out of brakes
GM engineers design the squeal out of brakes
By Frank Sherosky on
Just a few weeks ago we reported at TorqueNews on engineers from General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) doubling the life of brake rotors with metal treatment process used to treat power train parts. Well, a new design is now being developed by GM engineers in the form of an insert that practically eliminates unwanted brake squeal.
chevy volt
Chevy Volt turns one, what's next?
By Adam Yamada-Hanff on
Recently the Chevy Volt, General Motor's (GM) venerable electric-hybrid car, turned one-year old. This marks an important occasion for GM that they have been able to sell and bring to market this electric-hybrid car. The real question for GM, what's next?
Craftsman
Craftsman bringing the slowest vehicles to NAIAS
By Don Bain on
They’re not what you usually expect to see at the premiere auto show in America – vehicles with a top speed of 8-mph. It seems Craftsman is betting those who like to cruise the streets in a luxury automobile, will want the same comforts when they’re mowing their lawn, so they are bringing the new line of CTX tractors and mowers to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next month.
GM has forced Saab into bankruptcy
Send GM Coal for Putting Saab in Bankruptcy
By Keith Griffin on
In keeping with the themes of the season, the truth has to be told. GM is the Scrooge that has successfully put Saab into bankruptcy by refusing to let the company be sold to Chinese investors.
Chevy Volt vs Cruze cost comparison not appreciated by some Volt owners
Chevy Volt vs Cruze cost comparison not appreciated by some Volt owners
By Frank Sherosky on
Most buyers of electric cars such as the Chevy Volt are already shopping in the market segment whereby they can afford the vehicle without subsidies. So, why are they still getting them?
Ford evos concept sleigh
Ford designs sleigh for Santa
By Katherine Tompkins on
EcoBoost powered concept sleigh would be greener than reindeer
Boston Globe Top Drives for 2012
Boston Globe Top Drives for 2012 Has Good Choices
By Keith Griffin on
The Boston Globe is out with its list of the Top Drives for 2012 and it's a surprising collection of luxury vehicles, hard working pickups and sport utility vehicles and a brand (Kia) that just two years ago would probably be on no publication's top drives list.
This Ferrari Stretch Limo belongs to Limo Broker of London.
When you arrive in a Ferrari Stretch Limo, you know you have really arrived
By Don Bain on
The FreeDictionary.com defines “putting on the dog,” as making things extra special or dressing formally for a special event. So the shoppers who arrived in the Ferrari stretch Limousine at Harrod’s Department Store in the Knightbridge area of London yesterday, could only be described as “putting on the diamond dog.”
2011 Nissan Leaf battery pack
Nissan's Leaf survived fine in Fukushima tsunami, no fires
By David Herron on
Two dozen Nissan Leaf electric cars were mangled in the tsunami, with no battery pack fires, giving us anecdotal battery pack safety evidence compared with the Chevy Volt.
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.
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