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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.

Fiat has tech savvy to lead America into natural-gas cars
By Frank Sherosky on
One look at Fiat at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show and you wonder when there will be a Fiat that runs on natural gas. Surely, the company led by Sergio Marchionne has the technical leadership experience and now the American brand identity with Chrysler.
BMW1 Series M Coupe Pace Car for Rolex 24
By Keith Griffin on
The 49th Rolex 24 at Daytona is going to be paced this year by the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe in a celebration of the 35th anniversary of BMW’s win at the endurance race as well as to promote the heck out of the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
Chevrolet Camaro SS Official Pace Car of Indianapolis 500
By Keith Griffin on
Two great American automotive institutions celebrate their 100th anniversary this year: Chevrolet and the Indianapolis 500, so it’s only appropriate to see the Camaro SS convertible serving as the official pace car.
Toyota stock price weakens into option expiration
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) showed strength for months, but like all auto stocks succumbed to the bearish drive downward into Friday’s option expiration.
Aston Martin Cygnet priced from £30,995
By Patrick Rall on
We have known for some time that Aston Martin would soon be offering their Cygnet luxury city car in 2011 and today we have launch details on the Aston Martin-built Toyota iQ, including a price of £30,995 – or around $50,000 US dollars.
Fiat makes its Detroit Auto Show debut as a production model
By Patrick Rall on
Last year marked the first time in years that the Fiat brand showed a vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show but 2011 marked the Detroit debut of the new Fiat 500 as a production model.
EV Cup green motor racing series to launch summer 2011
By Frank Sherosky on
Electric Vehicle Cup (EV Cup) presents the world’s first ‘green’ motor racing series based totally around zero-emission electric cars, providing the platform for a sustainable motor sport.
Carroll Shelby to receive lifetime achievement award
By Patrick Rall on
The Washington DC Auto Show opens next weekend and on the eve of the show’s public opening, Keith Crane and the Automotive News will recognize Mr. Carroll Shelby with their 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award at a charity dinner in Mr. Shelby’s honor.
Baldwin-Motion and Redline to Build 800 Horsepower 2011 Camaros
By Keith Griffin on
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro comes with a 6.2-liter, 426-horsepower V8 engine unless you’re ready to pony up a few bucks. Then you can own a Baldwin-Motion and Redline Motorsports Camaro that puts out an almost mind-boggling 800 horsepower.
GM names Thomas G. Stephens as new Global Chief Technology Officer
By Frank Sherosky on
A major element of GM CEO Akerson’s goal to making the company more customer driven and technology focused requires a new position of Chief Technology Officer. Thomas G. Stephens has been named to fill it.
The Ram brand display from the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler’s Ram brand (formerly Dodge trucks) is the most consistent of the companies under the automakers umbrella and at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Ram showed off their luxury side with the new Laramie Longhorn alongside their sporty side – the Mopar Ram Runner.
McLaren announces pricing for the new MP4-12C
By Patrick Rall on
McLaren has been showing off the upcoming MP4-12C, the latest in the British automakers fabled list of supercars and today, they announced the price of the new model - $229,000.
Enterprise wont add fees for electric cars returned uncharged
By Patrick Rall on
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced that when the Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and Coda Electric Sedan begin arriving at their branches later this year, renters who return the vehicle without a full charge will not be hit with addition fees similar to those for returning a gas-powered car with a half-full tank.
Bundled Toyota unintended acceleration lawsuits to begin in 2013
By Patrick Rall on
U.S. District Judge James V. Selna has announced that the massive collection of lawsuits against Toyota stemming from unintended acceleration issues will be tried in the first quarter of 2013.
GM appoints Mary Barra to lead Global Product Development
By Frank Sherosky on
General motors (NYSE: GM) announced today that Mary Barra, 49, will lead the Global Product Development organization as GM senior vice president responsible for managing the company’s 11 brands around the world.
Stop-start technology to advance more micro hybrids by 2016
By Frank Sherosky on
Auto analysts are predicting that stop-start technology, called micro hybrids, will be very common in American automobiles before and after the 2016 government mandates kick in.
Marchionne announces EPA hydraulic hybrid technology for next mini-van
By Frank Sherosky on
Like Bob Lutz, when Chrysler’s CEO Sergio Marchionne appears to speak, a crowd appears and people listen. This time he appeared with the EPA in Ann Arbor to announce a cooperative arrangement to adapt hydraulic hybrid technology for mini-vans.
The Buick lineup of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Buick headed into the 2011 Detroit Auto Show with a bright outlook for the new year, supported by strong sales throughout 2010 and the unveiling of the new c-segment luxury sedan – the Buick Verano.
Manufacturers May Not Know Consumers Electric Vehicle Wants and Needs
By Keith Griffin on
A study by the IBM Institute for Business Value demonstrates that electric vehicle manufacturers may not understand why consumers want them, how much they’re willing to pay for the vehicles, and recharging.
Ford stock follows general market downward
By Frank Sherosky on
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock broke out strong in early January, but today took the path to the downside alongside the rest of the auto stocks and the general market.
2012 Honda Civic to debut in April including hybrid, Si versions
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show brought us the introduction to the newest Honda Civic Concept in coupe and sedan form and according to AutoWeek, these concepts will be introduced as the 2012 Honda Civic sedan and coupe in April with an array of engine options including a natural gas, hybrid and Si trimline.
The next Saab 9-5 SportWagon leaked ahead of the Geneva debut
By Patrick Rall on
The next generation of the Saab 9-5 SportWagon is set to make its grand debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but the Swedish luxury brand has offered up an early look at the new Saab 9-5 SportWagon along with some vague details.
GM stock selling off during option expiration week
By Frank Sherosky on
Despite the IPO day opening above the 33 level and projections of $50 per share, the stock chart for General Motors (NYSE: GM) looks like it’s taking a breather this week.
Chevy runs deep at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet area at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show was among the largest, running the length of the GM-devoted area of Cobo Hall and offering a look at the diversity of the brand – from the new Chevy Volt to the Silverado HD (2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year) and everything in between.
IIHS Report Shows Safer Side Impact Ratings Do Save Lives
By Keith Griffin on
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) issues side-impact standards for passenger vehicles so it should be no surprise that it has issued a report that shows safer side impact ratings do save lives. What’s newsworthy is how much of a difference vehicles with the higher ratings make in keeping you alive.
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Hits the Track for First Time
By Keith Griffin on
Those of us feeling Mother Nature’s icy grip in the Northeast would love to be in Florida for two reasons: the obvious one and to see the Cadillac CTS-V coupe get its first track time at Sebring International Raceway.
GM to auction first LSX454R crate engine for American Heart Association
By Frank Sherosky on
Over the years, GM and the GM Foundation have contributed more than $1 million to the American Heart Association. This year, GM will auction the first production LSX454R crate engine at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event this month.

Mazda Celebrates Rich Racing Heritage of Jaguar
By Keith Griffin on
File this under unusual things you will rarely see in a press release – Mazda celebrates Jaguar’s rich racing heritage. Granted, the two used to be part of the big happy Ford family but it’s still strange to see one company wax enthusiastic about another without a punch line at the end but it makes sense when you factor in Laguna Seca.
Toyota Land Cruiser Turns 60 in 2011
By Keith Griffin on
Toyota’s most durable sport utility vehicle, the Toyota Land Cruiser, turns 60 in 2011. No word yet on what Toyota plans to do to commemorate the anniversary in the United States but Toyota New Zealand already has something up its sleeve.
Test drive the Chevy Volt on Xbox Kinect at the Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Chevrolet has worked with the people from Microsoft to offer special GM branded packages on the new game Joyride, which uses Microsoft’s controller-free Kinect gaming system and at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Chevy has a collection of special Kinect gaming stations where you can try out the cutting edge video game technology.
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