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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.

The Mazda RX-8 won't live past 2011
By Patrick Rall on
The Mazda RX-8 was introduced in the US as a 2004 model with big expectations but with the newest Mazda rotary sports car falling well short of the mark, Mazda has announced that production of the RX-8 ended in July with sales ending at the end of this year.
General Motors stock plunges below support toward book price
By Frank Sherosky on
Investors in General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock, including the federal government, are likely wondering where the pain will end and when stock price appreciation will occur, as GM stock plunges further below technical levels of support with more lower lows and lower highs.
Dodge/Ram Dakota production ends today
By Patrick Rall on
Tuesday, August 23rd 2011 marks the end of an era for the Chrysler Group as the Dodge Dakota turned Ram Dakota will officially see the end of its 24 year production run.
Ford, Toyota collaborate to bring hybrids to market faster
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota and Ford announced today they are teaming to develop an advanced hybrid system for trucks and sport-utility vehicles and will collaborate on other projects as well.
What's behind today's Toyota-Ford collaboration
By Hawke Fracassa on
Takeshi Uchiyamada, executive vice president, Toyota Motor Corp., explains in this speech this morning why Toyota and Ford Motor Co. are teaming. What follows are his words, unedited.
Luxury Cali racetrack will open by Christmas
By Hawke Fracassa on
Thermal Motorsports Track & Club of Palm Springs, Calif., today announced a partnership with the Rogers family of La Quinta and Palos Verdes, Calif. Tim and Twanna Rogers have acquired a majority stake in the luxury, member-only racing facility that is located east of La Quinta in the Palm Springs resort area.
GM Performance Division highlights Chevy engines at 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise
By Frank Sherosky on
GM Performance Division may always be present at the Woodward Dream Cruise, but the degree of participation for Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration was extraordinary in 2011 with a complete display of Chevrolet engines.
Woodward Dream Cruise
2011 Woodward Dream Cruise wins big with classic rods amid the Chevy Centennial
By Frank Sherosky on
Throngs of car enthusiasts gathered all week, but Saturday was the official event of the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, undeterred by a rain storm late in the afternoon, and where Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration and GM’s Performance Division held on to rule the street with multiples of displays and parades against fine show cars and street rods from auto enthusiasts from Michigan, nearby Canada and other states around the country.
Asia next market for MP4-12C sports car
By Hawke Fracassa on
McLaren Automotive has added Singapore-based businessman Peter Lim as an investor and member of the board of directors as it begins distribution of the MP4-12C sports car into the Asia-Pacific region.
Everyday drivers will test advanced auto technology to see what works
By Hawke Fracassa on
The U.S. Department of Transportation today assigned the University of Michigan to conduct a road safety field trial in Ann Arbor using new technology equipment in everyday vehicles in a real-time environment.
Lexus reveals the 2013 GS 350 at Pebble Beach
By Don Bain on
With somewhat reserved fanfare, Lexus unveiled the fourth generation 2013 GS 350 luxury sports sedan at the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach yesterday, with general manager Mark Templin and the man whose name embodies everything Lexus, Toyota, Prius and Scion - namely Akio Toyoda.
Porsche recalls 2011 and 2012 models over seatbelt failures
By Patrick Rall on
We are living in the day of the recall and not even the worlds most expensive and exclusive models are not safe from the recall bug as the folks at Porsche have announced a recall for a variety of 2011 and 2012 models over a concern of possible seatbelt failures.
The new Kia RWD sport sedan debuts in pictures
By Patrick Rall on
When the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show opens next month, the world will be introduced to what could be the next era of Kia vehicles and today, we have our first look at the unnamed Kia rear wheel drive sport sedan that will drop in Germany.
GM unveils the Cadillac Ciel Concept
By Patrick Rall on
Last night in Pebble Beach, California, General Motors unveiled the latest chapter of their luxury brand as the sleek new Cadillac Ciel Concept was formally introduced.
Michele Bachmann fails to deliver how she would achieve 2 dollar gasoline
By Frank Sherosky on
If the auto stock sector was looking for help in today's market sell-off, they certainly did not get much from Michele Bachmann, GOP presidential hopeful, who blamed President Obama for increasing gas prices, and said she would change that by reducing gasoline to $2 per gallon, but without a clear plan.
Swedish debt authority prepares to seize Saab assets
By Patrick Rall on
The Swedish debt enforcement agency has notified banks holding assets that they may legally seize said assets in an effort to recover the large sum of money owe by the Swedish automaker to various supplies.
GM shooting for 50mpg from Chevy Cruze Diesel
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors confirmed in late July that they will offer a diesel powered Chevrolet Cruze for the 2013 model year and thanks to some insider information, we have learned that GM is shooting for the diesel Cruze to hit 50 miles per gallon on the highway – offering comparable fuel economy to some of the popular (and pricey) hybrids on the market.
New Jeep Grand Cherokee-based Maserati SUV to be built in Detroit
By Patrick Rall on
We have known since late last year that Maserati would soon be offering a high end performance sport utility vehicles based on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and thanks to inside information from Automotive News, we now know that this new Maserati SUV will be built in Detroit with the official concept debut planned for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Auto industry at crossroads with supply chain relations
By Don Bain on
Whether the U.S. auto industry continues to recover or falters again hinges largely upon a more collaborative strategy with supply chain partners, a research team at Case Western Reserve University states in a study titled The U.S. Auto Supply Chain at a Crossroads.
Toyota will introduce 2012 Camry to ... everyone!!!
By Hawke Fracassa on
The drumroll to unveil the 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid is getting louder. While the seventh-generation Camry will make its public debut at the Automotive Hall of Fame on Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn, Mich., on Aug. 23, the unveiling will happen at the same time for auto writers in New York, Los Angeles and Georgetown, Ky. Toyota assembles the Camry at a plant in Georgetown.
2011 Woodward Dream Cruise revs early with Chevrolet events
By Frank Sherosky on
Throngs of car enthusiasts gathered late Wednesday to celebrate the preliminary events of the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, most notable at the corner of 13 Mile Road, where Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration featured personal vehicles owned by members of the GM Design team, along with live musical performances.
GM confirms Chevy Volt-based Cadillac ELR with videos and pictures
By Patrick Rall on
Since General Motors unveiled the Cadillac Converj at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, there have been rumors of a luxury model based on the Chevrolet Volt but last night the General confirmed that there is officially a production version of the Converj Concept coming - the Cadillac ELR.
AeroVironment charging station for EVs
AeroVironment chosen by Oregon DOT for Green Highway charging stations
By Frank Sherosky on
AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) is on a roll again in its contribution to the greenest highway region in America, as 22 fast-chargers will be sited throughout northwest Oregon along major transportation corridors.
65,000 urge EPA to force Ford to fix toxic mess
By Hawke Fracassa on
Ford Motor Co. has stirred up residents of Upper Ringwood, N.J., where 65,000 environmentalists have complained in an Internet campaign on Change.org that the car company has left toxic waste in the state-run Ringwood State Park.
The unusual engineers behind Chevy Malibu’s aerodynamic gains
By Don Bain on
Chevrolet's most fuel-efficient midsize car ever, the 2013 Malibu, was shaped by a pair of unusual engineers – John "Moose" Bednarchik is a self-declared fitness nut who survived a heart attack at 33 and Suzanne "Suzy" Cody, a Camaro-driving roller derby queen with hair dyed blue.
Audi’s completely new kind of concept car coming to Frankfurt Motor Show
By Don Bain on
An amazing amount of innovation is happening in the automotive field and Audi's radically new, lightweight, two-seat, electric powered urban concept car is right there at the forefront, coming to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.
2012 Honda Accord improves on gas mileage
By Hawke Fracassa on
The 2012 Accord introduced today by Honda comes in coupe and sedan models that deliver style, performance, efficiency and value as well as better fuel economy than the 2011s. There also is a new Accord SE. Starting prices for the Accord, including destination charges, are around $22,000 to $24,000 for base models.
Win a 2012 Ram 1500 Express on Facebook
By Patrick Rall on
The Chrysler Group’s Ram Truck brand is currently running a contest on Facebook that will award two lucky “friends” by giving them each a 2012 Ram 1500 Express for doing nothing more than signing up and inviting friends to do the same.
DOE applauds world's first tri-generation fuel cell and hydrogen energy station
By Frank Sherosky on
The U.S. Department of Energy today issued a statement in support of the commissioning of the world's first tri-generation fuel cell and hydrogen energy station to provide transportation fuel to the public and electric power to an industrial facility.
Hyundai to inspect 2011 Sonatas for steering issue
By Gordon Block on
Hyundai dealers nationwide will be looking into about 4,000 complaints that some 2011 Hyundai Sonatas are pulling to the left while driving.
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