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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.

Porsche holds film contest with great prizes for aspiring filmmakers
By KC Kelly on
Porsche Cars North America is hosting an amateur filmmakers competition called "My Daily Magic". This is a national contest that Porsche is launching in combination with its "Engineered for Magic. Every day" campaign.
President Obama introduces Jobs Act to help auto workers, others
By Hawke Fracassa on
President Obama in a speech today in Washington rolled out the long-awaited American Jobs Act to spur employment of auto workers, teachers, construction workers and others. Here is the full text of this morning's presentation, provided to you unedited by TN, courtesy of the White House.
2011Frankfurt Motor Show to feature Chrysler Group's Mopar
By KC Kelly on
At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Chrysler Group will be displaying its Mopar brand in a fully accessorized Jeep Wrangler. Along with that, Mopar will activate an Accessorization Station where Mopar® representatives will install and remove accessories for those who will be attending the show.
Chevrolet Camaro returns after a decade to 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
Visitors to the 2011 Frankfort Auto Show will be greeted by an unusual site: the first Chevrolet Camaro to appear at the show in a decade.
IBM Automotive at Frankfurt Motor Show represents more than just a supplier
By Frank Sherosky on
IBM has for many years seen itself as not only a supplier, but also a powerful partner of the automotive industry; thus it fitting that IBM shows its presence at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA Cars).
Suzuki seeks to completely dissolve shaky relationship with Volkswagen
By Gordon Block on
Suzuki, which is nearly 20 percent owned by Volkswagen, considers its largest investor a 'ball and chain,' while Volkswagen is accusing Suzuki of breaching its contract.
12,000 Ford Volunteers Tackle 200 Community Projects During One Global Week of Caring
By KC Kelly on
The Ford Volunteer Corps are partaking in the 2011 sixth annual Ford Global Week of Caring to embark upon more than 200 humanitarian projects in dozens of countries around the world. More than 12,000 Ford volunteers will be involved.
The Mercedes Benz F125! Concept unveiled ahead of Frankfurt
By Patrick Rall on
Mercedes Benz hasn’t had much to say about what they are planning to unveil this week at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show but thanks to the Italian site Omni Autos, we have a look at the new Mercedes Benz F125! Concept that is expected to make its debut later this week in Frankfurt – with the German automaker is calling on a high tech powertrain and their distinctive gullwing door style.
BMW careers: Company adds 3,500 new jobs
By KC Kelly on
The BMW Group is adding to the world’s workforce innovation by creating new jobs and careers. BMW has said that they are about to take on approximately 3,500 new employees for jobs at its headquarters and abroad.
The 2011 Toyota Sequoia is a flex fuel on and off-road warrior
By Don Bain on
The 2011 Toyota Sequoia combines the capacities and capabilities of a full size SUV with flex fuel versatility and the surprising handling of a somewhat smaller vehicle.
Patent Board ranks GM No.1 again for auto innovation
By Frank Sherosky on
General Motors remains the No. 1 innovator among 184 companies ranked by The Patent Board in its quarterly automotive and transportation industry scorecard.
Chevy Volt owners report 4 million summer miles powered by electricity
By Frank Sherosky on
Chevy Volt owners collectively drove nearly 6 million miles, of which two-thirds were powered by full electric power.
New BorgWarner silent chain improves technology in Hyundai, Kia cars
By Keith Griffin on
BorgWarner has created a new silent chain for the balance shaft drive on Hyundai's four-cylinder gas direct-injection (GDI) and turbo-GDI engines found in the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Sorento that is going to make using your in-vehicle technology a whole lot easier.
War of the kiosks at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
By Armen Hareyan on
Automakers unveil the sketches of their kiosk stands at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to lure more people as Toyota has shown its stand at the 64th international motor show.
Renault Frendzy concept is coming to Frankfurt show: dual-responsibility car
By Gordon Block on
The dual-purpose and all-electric Renault Frendzy, which intends to combine a fully-functional work van with a personal family vehicle, will be on display for critics and consumers to evaluate at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show.
ES 350 leads Lexus revival
By Hawke Fracassa on
The slump at Lexus is over. The luxury marque sold 10,331 cars last month, an uptick of 6.2% over the same period last year. The ES 350 (pictured), Lexus's entry luxury sedan, was the Japanese company's best-selling car (3,887). Another big boost: Lexus moved 3,238 hybrids in August, an increase of 56.1% over 2010.
The Audi R8 E-Tron nearing final stage at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
By Don Bain on
The Audi R8 E-Tron concept was first introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show during 2009, and when it returns to highlight Audi’s appearance at the 2011 Motor Show the R8 E-Tron is expected to be very close to the final production model, slated for 2012 commercial release.
Conservatively redesigned Fiat Punto at Frankfurt Auto Show
By Gordon Block on
Fiat is doing an emergency styling revamp before the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show on the Punto subcompact to give it a more conservative look, hoping to reverse a slowing sales trend.
New Stratos to be displayed at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
By Armen Hareyan on
The New Stratos will be displayed at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show giving car lowers yet another excuse to visit the 64th international Frankfurt Motor Show.
GM, Ford and Toyota stock downtrends enforce need for trader mentality
By Frank Sherosky on
Despite all the news by President Obama, the FOMC and the government committing to more fiscal stimulus, many auto sector stock investors in GM, Ford and Toyota have taken a hard hit with lower highs and lower lows, and are now left in a quandary: Who is best qualified to deal with this kind of market uncertainty, buy & hold investors or short-term traders?
Remembering 911 with names and Taps can make a stone cry
By Frank Sherosky on
Anyone who heard the names of those lost on 911 ten years ago can still feel cracking of all the hearts of the families left behind, but at no time is this more profound than the trumpet sound of Taps.
Toyota, Infiniti, Volvo and others remember 9/11
By Armen Hareyan on
Volvo, Toyota, Infiniti and others in the auto industry are joining their voices to the millions around the world and posting messages on their Facebook pages by taking a moment to remember 9/11. Here is what these car makers write.
You Can Now Hail a Ford Transit Connect CNG Taxi in Los Angeles
By Keith Griffin on
The next time you hail a taxi in Los Angeles it could be the new Ford Transit Connect CNG taxi that is now hitting the streets on the West Coast.
Ram to get Fiat-sourced Doblo panel van for 2013
By Gordon Block on
The Ram brand will get a version of Fiat's Turkish-built Doblo panel van for 2013, to compete with Ford's increasingly popular Transit Connect.
Compared with other auto shows, Detroit is still the best in the world
By Hawke Fracassa on
Detroit is like Cleveland, Youngstown or Buffalo. It is an urban center that's easy to kick when it's down because there are too many things to fix and not enough money to fix them. But one thing Detroit has that the other have-not cities lack is a world-class auto show, which compared with other auto shows is still the best in the world.
Ford, Chrysler add expertise with new directors
By Hawke Fracassa on
Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Group LLC added three new people to their respective board of directors last week, according to a report in the Detroit Auto Scene newspaper. The Ford director was elected, the two Chrysler directors, appointed.
2012 Scion iQ will sport Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max Tires
By KC Kelly on
The Toyota Scion brand and the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company are teaming up to introduce all new sleek 2012 Scion iQ equipped with the superior performing Goodyear tire. Scion will sport the popular Goodyear fuel-efficient tire for its new 2012 model coming to showrooms in October.
40 MPG details released about 2012 Hyundai Veloster onsale next week
By Keith Griffin on
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster was officially unveiled to the automotive media today in Portland, Oregon, with new details being revealed about the three-door coupe that goes on sale next week.
BMW to reveal six world debuts at the 64th Frankfurt Auto Show
By Don Bain on
BMW is bringing six world debuts plus one European and one German debut to the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show this week - in the second largest metropolitan center in Germany nestled along the Main river.
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic configurator comes online
By Patrick Rall on
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic enters the world with the hopes of exercising the devils of the Chevy Aveo that it is replacing and those wanting to get their hands on one of these spunky new Chevy B segment compacts can now build their dream Chevy Sonic on the Chevrolet website.
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