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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.

GM SAIC Electric Vehicle Partnership
General Motors and SAIC Agree to Co-develop a New Electric Vehicle Architecture
By Kate McLeod on
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, Ltd. (SAIC) Chairman Hu Maoyuan and General Motors Co. (GM) Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson agreed today in Shanghai to co-develop a new electric vehicle architecture in China. This EV architecture will be the first to be co-developed by the two companies.
The Honda EV Concept
Honda rolls out more information on the Honda EV Concept
By Patrick Rall on
Honda Motors used the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to offer up a variety of low- or zero-emission vehicles including the new Honda EV Concept which applies a unique look and electric drivetrain to the 5-door, 5-passenger layout similar to the Honda Fit (or Honda Jazz as it is known in other markets).
More Dads Become Involved in Family Hauling
By Kate McLeod on
More dads are taking kids to school and picking them up according to a survey conducted by Harris Interactive® that was commissioned by Chevrolet. The survey found that 70 percent of fathers in the U.S. with children age 17 or younger drive their kids to school, daycare or extra curricular activities.
The back of the new Honda EV Concept
The back end of the new Honda EV Concept
By Patrick Rall on
People spend money at automotive repair shops vs buying new
By KC Kelly on
Automotive repair shop garages are benefiting from the difficult economy these days. With people losing their jobs and watching the way they spend money, they are attempting to save their paychecks by servicing their cars at repair shops, rather than purchasing new vehicles.
The Cadillac ATS teaser
The Cadillac ATS spotted testing on the Nürburgring
By Patrick Rall on
The new Cadillac ATS is expected to hit US streets in the middle of next year, giving the American luxury brand a model to go head to head with the BMW 3-Series but thanks to the folks at Autoblog, we have an early look at the sporty sedan tearing its way around the famed Nürburgring.
The Nissan Leaf
The start up sound of EVs, Nissan Leafers prefer baby giggles
By Armen Hareyan on
If you could choose the start up sound of your Nissan LEAF, what would it be? Most of the Nissan Leaf drivers who participated in this mini poll chose Baby Giggles, including the author (not a Leaf driver), but there are some other interesting sounds they preferred.
Toyota Driving Expectations drivers test a course
Toyota teaching teens to drive defensively with Driving Expectations events
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota will help teen-agers and their parents learn to drive better by enhancing their skills with special driver-improvement training in October through its Toyota Driving Expectations program in California, Connecticut, Colorado and Washington state.
1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL
John Travolta's Expensive Mercedes-Benz 280SL Still Not Found
By Armen Hareyan on
There is still no report on what happend to John Travolta's expensive Mercedes-Benz 280SL the price of which can go as high as 100,000 dollars.
Toyota Camry 2012
2012 Toyota Camry's price reduced by recycled robots
By Don Bain on
The 2012 Toyota Camry will go on sale at showrooms next month and is likely to have a price reduction from the $21,955 base price that the 2011 Toyota Camry sold at thanks to robot machinery recycled from the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA.
bob king
Personality conflicts may delay UAW-Chrysler contract
By Hawke Fracassa on
When the UAW stopped talking with Ford Motor Co. and the Chrysler Group to give its full attention to putting together a four-year contract with General Motors Co., the two smaller car companies in the Detroit Three family reacted in different ways to the interruption.
Smith Electric Vehicle's Newton zero-emission commercial delivery truck.
Smith Electric Vehicles partners with Duane Reade to bring EV delivery trucks to NY
By Don Bain on
Smith Electric Vehicles will add Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to the Duane Reade delivery fleet In an effort to improve fuel efficiency standards and lower carbon dioxide emissions as part of a partnership announced today.
The 2011 Subaru Legacy
Subaru recalls 2011 Legacy, Outback model for moon roofs blowing off
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select 2011 Subaru Legacy and Outback models stemming from a concern that the adhesive used by Subaru to hold the glass moon roof to the chassis could fail and let the glass blow off while moving.
A warning sign pointing out some of the things you don't want to hit
Are worn tires taking you somewhere you really don't want to go?
By Don Bain on
In Britain, worn tires have been made a moving violation – 3 points per tire – meaning a set of tired old tires can cost you your license, not to mention a fine of nearly $4,000 per tire. Simply put, that’s how dangerous slick tires are to the other people on the road.
Tata Nano
Tata Nano will tour India with $4.6M of jewels
By KC Kelly on
The Tata Nano has been called the world’s cheapest car available for sale, with a sticker of only approximately $3,000.00. Just overnight, as a publicity stunt, the vehicle was transformed with gold, silver and jewelry into the world’s most expensive vehicle.
Weekly chart of Axion Power stock
Axion Power to improve stop-start systems with new PbC battery electrode
By Frank Sherosky on
Since investors like to track disruptive technologies, it appears they now have one with Axion Power (OTCBB: AXPW) which takes a novel electrode approach to increasing charge/discharge rates for a new PbC (lead-carbon) battery for stop-start applications.
Chrysler Boss Sergio Marchionne
New Chrysler-UAW and Ford-UAW auto contracts will take different turns
By Hawke Fracassa on
With the UAW's four-year contract with General Motors Co. all but in the rearview mirror, the auto union will immediately set its sights on the quick wrap-up of a contract with Chrysler Group LLC, a company on wobbly financial ground, and Ford Motor Co., a profitable enterprise that is ripe to be a strike target, down economy or not. The two companies employ 67,000 members of the UAW.
2012 Audi A6
Audi asks drivers to take the Audi Driver's Pledge
By Don Bain on
Audi announces a national initiative that encourages drivers across America to take the Audi “Driver’s Pledge” as part of their stated mission to make the road a more intelligent place. They are challenging drivers to take a stand exemplifying responsible driving.
The 2011 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost
Ford anti-theft car devices in part to thank for auto theft decrease
By KC Kelly on
In 2011 there was a 7.2 percent decrease in the number of Americans who fell victim to car thefts than in 2010, as reported by the FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report. Ford Motor Corp is aware that persistent thieves are still on the prowl and is offering safety tips on how to keep cars from being stolen by predators.
Chevy Equinox
Pay tied to profits in new GM-UAW contract
By Hawke Fracassa on
All eyes of the automotive industry will be on Detroit Tuesday, when every president of every UAW local in America will come to the auto capital of the world to hear specifics of the proposed four-year UAW-GM contract that union negotiators created with General Motors Co.
Saab 9-5 Wagon
Saab gets a glimmer of hope from the Swedish government
By Patrick Rall on
While things are far from good, the Saab brand has received a brief glimmer of hope from the Swedish government as their appeal for government protection from creditors has been granted – giving the automaker a new chance to prove to the Swedish authorities that protection during corporate reorganization can save the struggling company.
The engine of the Fiat 500
Chrysler's Dundee engine plant votes to strike
By Patrick Rall on
Just a few days after Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne sent an angry letter to UAW President Bob King when King failed to show up at a contract negotiation meeting with the auto boss, workers at Chrysler’s Dundee Engine Plant in Dundee Michigan have voted heavily in favor of striking.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevy uses microphone to improve 2013 Malibu noise
By KC Kelly on
Tom Slopsema, the Noise & Vibration Engineer made a revolutionary Ecotec 2.5L engine change to the 2013 Chevy Malibu. Slopsema made big improvements on the engine to reduce the engine noise in many ways; one by adding microphones to the engines.
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
GM expects most 2012 Camaro ZL1 buyers to pick auto trans
By Patrick Rall on
The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will hit the streets early next year as the most powerful Camaro in the Chevrolet brand’s storied history of high performance models and while a proper 6-speed manual transmission will be offered in the ZL1, General Motors expects that more than 50% of these super-Camaros will be fitted with the 6-speed automatic transmission.
Fiat Dealership in USA
Fiat Dealers Are Diasppointed in Alfa Romeo's US Delays
By Kate McLeod on
Fiat dealerships in the United States feel that Alfa Rome's delayed return is a seatback for these dealers, although they have not contract to receive Alfa Romeo cars.
BMW Performance Power Kit
BMW Announces Performance Power Kits for 135i and 335i
By Gordon Block on
BMW has developed Performance Power Kits that will add up to 20 horsepower to the twin-turbocharged 6-cylinder in the BMW 135i and 335i, without any compromise in emissions, reliability, or fuel economy.
2012 Audi TT RS Coupe
Audi TT RS Arriving Fast and Stopping Fast
By KC Kelly on
Audi is celebrating its four part video series called the Ultimate Lap. The all new amazing 2012 Audi TT RS reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds and stops at a pretty amazing speed as well.
Porsche: Andre Oosthuizen
Porsche Cars North America names Andre Oosthuizen VP of marketing
By Hawke Fracassa on
Porsche Cars North America today appointed Andre Oosthuizen vice president, marketing for the U.S.-based arm of the German luxury car marque. Mr. Oosthuizen, who will be based in Atlanta, the headquarters for Porsche Cars in the United States, Canada and Mexico, joins PCNA from Porsche Middle East & Africa FZE.
Toyota stock trading at New York opening bell on 9/19/2011
Toyota stock affected by more than plans to relocate key parts manufacturing
By Frank Sherosky on
It’s amazing how much change an earthquake and tsunami can bring to the parts portfolio management within the auto industry, especially for a world giant like Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM), which currently exports parts for hybrid cars to its factories outside Japan, including America, but talk is easier than action, and world economics have a powerful influence.
McAfee Car Security
When computer virus threatens your cars
By Armen Hareyan on
One of the trends very much apparent at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is the invasion of internet into our cars. The year 2011 became the year when our cars started to talk, but it is also becoming the year when online services are present in your car making your vehicle vulnerable to computer virus.
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