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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.

Whew! Exclusive Cali race track on track to open fast
By Hawke Fracassa on
The members-only Thermal Motorsports Track & Club in southern California has received approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to break ground on a new race track that will open by the first quarter of 2012. The board's approval was the last step needed by the luxury racing club to begin construction.
The 2013 Dodge Caliber to be unveiled at 2012 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Even though American models like the Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze are flourishing in the US market, the Dodge Caliber has never received a great deal of respect – a problem Chrysler hopes to fix that when they unveil the next generation of the Caliber at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock still sliding lower
By Frank Sherosky on
Despite an April sales report that showed an increase of 16 percent versus a year ago and year-to-date sales up 16 percent, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock has since trended with lower lows and lower highs.
Porsche recalls 2010-2011 911 models with center locking hubs
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of various 2010 and 2011 Porsche 911 models equipped with the race style center locking hub assembly due to early wear possibly causing the lugnut to work loose and release the wheel.
Ford releases its annual sustainability report
By Gordon Block on
Ford presented the public with its 12th-annual sustainability report yesterday, addressing its plans to reduce CO2 emissions and water usage in the future, as well as improve passenger safety.
GM stock breaks to new low, the 6th in past 11 days
By Frank Sherosky on
Since the IPO of the new General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), the stock has not only failed to meet investor and analysts expectations, but has been increasing its pace of making new lows ever since. The low of $28.29 from a few days ago was challenged today and broken one hour before the close. Market Close Update: GM's new low is $28.16 with the daily close at $28.57.
Chrysler recalls 2011 Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler models for safety system risks
By Patrick Rall on
The folks from the Chrysler Group and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced of a wide variety of 2011 model year vehicles from the Chrysler Group, affecting 12 vehicles across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands.
The Ford Mustang plant could be in trouble
By Patrick Rall on
Since the introduction of the S197 platform Ford Mustang in 2005, the legendary pony car has been built at the Auto Alliance plant which Ford shares with Mazda but with the news that Mazda is planning to move out in the near future, some analysts believe that the Mustang alone does not move enough units to keep the Flat Rock production facility up and running.
Mazda to recall a half million Mazda3 for wiper risks
By Patrick Rall on
Mazda Motor Corp has announced that they will be recalling almost a half million of their popular Mazda3 sedan and 5-door over an electrical issue that could cause the windshield wipers to not work properly.
AIAG, SAE team to give auto engineers enhanced training
By Hawke Fracassa on
The AIAG nonprofit performance-enhancement group for manufacturers is partnering with SAE International to launch a joint global sourcing engineering certificate program to benefit the automotive industry, the groups announced Wednesday.
Nissan drops the Altima Hybrid for the 2012 model year
By Patrick Rall on
Nissan recently released their press package for the 2012 model year and one interesting omission from next year’s lineup is the Nissan Altima Hybrid.
Buick Regal GS to have 270 horsepower
By Gordon Block on
The Buick Regal GS, the highest-performance version of the luxury brand's smallest sedan, will have 270hp and 295ft-lbs of torque from a 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec 4cyl engine.
The 2012 BMW M5 pictures hit the internet
By Patrick Rall on
The high performance sedan crowd has been dreaming of the 2012 BMW M5 with the help of spyshots and company-provided videos of the car flexing its muscle but today, we have our first real look at the new super sedan – and it is just as spectacular as the spyshots and videos suggested.
Fiat refuses to buy out Chrysler completely
By Gordon Block on
Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says he is not willing to risk the Italian automaker's credit rating to take over ownership of Chrysler.
Jayco Pinnacle luxury RV raises the bar
By Hawke Fracassa on
A video of the Jayco Pinnacle 36REQS fifth wheel is now live on the Internet TV show RVBuddies. The 36REQS features a large living area with a pop-up HDTV and fireplace, sofa and two large recliners. The kitchen has a convection microwave and double-door refrigerator. There is a lot of counter space, too.
Dodge Journey becomes Fiat Freemont; first Fiat-branded Chrysler Group vehicle
By John Matras on
The first Chrysler Group product to wear the Fiat badge is a Dodge Journey, though with a Fiat face and a pair of diesel engines and renamed the Fiat Freemont.
Visually-impaired inspectors show skills on Media Day for EyesOn Design
By Frank Sherosky on
The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. Aside from the usual cars and interviews, a special segment on Media Preview Day showed two visually-impaired inspectors feeling gaps, fits and finishes with white gloves a 1948 Fiat Topolino 500.
Media Day Preview a success for 2011 EyesOn Design
By Frank Sherosky on
The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. In preparation for the 24th annual event, which takes place on Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 19, 2011 on the grounds of the historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, the media was given insight into the upcoming events plus a view of some auto displays.
America will spend $6 billion again to subsidize ethanol
By Hawke Fracassa on
A Republican senator from Oklahoma and a Democratic senator from California sought Tuesday to end a $6-billion, 30-year-old subsidy of ethanol by July 1, but the proposal was resoundingly defeated by the U.S. Senate, 59-40.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster now in country
By Don Bain on
Few things are as pleasurable as an open air drive on a warm summer evening, with the lights of the city spreading across the valley like the stars in the heavens above. Few vehicles deliver that feeling like the Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster. The 2012 model, the third generation of the car that launched the move to automatic hardtops, in now arriving at dealerships in the U.S.
2012 Chevrolet Corvette
The 2012 Corvette to see price increases
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Corvette has seen better days with regards to sales even with no real competition in the current American market but that’s not stopping GM from hiking the price for the 2012 model year.
Ford’s 2012 Focus Electric to have one cool battery
By Don Bain on
When Ford’s new Electric 2012 Focus hits the streets later this year, it will have one cool battery thanks to a liquid temperature control system that will maintain the optimal thermal range for both charging or powering the motor, whatever the weather. The Electric Focus is the first all-electric, gasoline-free vehicle in the brand’s line, with four more models yet to be released during the next year and a half.
Chevrolet Camaro computer may just be the best Father's Day gift ever
By Gordon Block on
This computer, shaped and styled to look like a new Chevrolet Camaro, would make your car-loving father or grandfather the envy of the neighborhood as it can serve as a very unique Father's Day gift idea for a car loving father.
BMW 1- and 3-Series 2-door coupe and vert to become 2- and 4-Series
By Patrick Rall on
Just last week we reported that BMW had filed for the trademarks to “BMW M2” and “M2” and now we have a clearer idea of what those could be as several sources suggest that what we know now as the BMW 1-Series and 3-Series Coupe and Convertible will be known next year as the new BMW 2-Series and 4-Series.
Congressmen drive hard to extend autogas spiffs
By Hawke Fracassa on
ROUSH CleanTech, the suburban Detroit company in the forefront of the American autogas movement, is lauding Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) for their support of the Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act of 2011, which will put a significant number of clean-burning propane autogas vehicles on American roads by extending tax credits.
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) expands patent protection
By Frank Sherosky on
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it is seeking international patent protection for its scalable waste energy recycling engine known as the WHE which stands for waste heat engine.
Awesome video of 240hp motorcycle racing up Pikes Peak
By Roman Rosa on
Watch the awesome onboard video of Chip Yates riding a 240hp electric (yes, electric!) motorcycle up Pikes Peak on a practice run this weekend.
Opel and Vauxhall not for sale, according to GM CEO Akerson
By Gordon Block on
Opel and Vauxhall were rumored to be up for sale by German media sources, but GM CEO Daniel Akerson has reassured Opel CEO Karl-Friedrich Stracke they will remain under GM ownership.
GM to invest $47 million In Defiance casting facility
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has announced that they intend to invest $47 million in their Defiance, Ohio casting facility to prepare the plant for increased output of components of the popular 1.4L 4-cylinder Ecotec and the next generation small block V8.
AMSOIL introduces OE 15W-40 synthetic diesel oil
By Hawke Fracassa on
AMSOIL Inc. today introduced its new OE 15W-40 synthetic diesel oil to its family of lubricants for vehicles.
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