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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.

Lincoln dealerships to invest $1 million in showroom renovations
By Gordon Block on
Lincoln dealerships will be required by Ford to do up to $1 million in renovations to their showrooms in two years as Ford makes big plans for the luxury brand's future.
Saab joins forces with a second Chinese group
By Patrick Rall on
Saab and parent company Spyker Cars NV have announced that the group has entered into a second memorandum of understanding with a Chinese automotive firm – this time partnering with Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co. as the Swedish automaker works to climb out of its recent cash crunch.
How the Web will make jobs easier for Mich. truckers
By Hawke Fracassa on
The Michigan Department of State is now doing vehicle-registration transactions for truck drivers online with IRP Online.
2011 Metro Beach Blast from the Past Car Show roars with enthusiasts
By Frank Sherosky on
Metro Beach on Lake St. Clair northeast of Detroit was the place to be today. The combination of cooler weather delayed the appearance of fish flies, but not the beach atmosphere, nor the hot rods and a fine crowd of people which made for a great day as the video and slideshow will tell.
Pike Research says Stop-Start technology enables less fuel consumption at lower cost than full hybrids
By Frank Sherosky on
Call them what you will, but stop-start vehicles (SSV) that go by the names of micro hybrids and idle-stop vehicles enable gasoline engines to turn off when vehicles are slowed down or stopped. The net effect per Pike Research is up to 10% less fuel consumption, less emissions and at a cost lower than full hybrids.
GM, Ford, others may get 'connected vehicle' technology in 2013
By Hawke Fracassa on
Clinics are planned for drivers in six U.S. cities so the U.S. Department of Transportation can test technologies that show how drivers react to "vehicle-to-vehicle" communications that, if fine-tuned, will enable cars on American roads to avoid accidents and save the lives of occupants.
Car companies team to further 'Future of Transportation'
By Hawke Fracassa on
About 10,000 professionals and politicians will meet in Orlando this fall to analyze and review future technologies and intelligent vehicles aimed at making transportation economically and environmentally better, safer and more convenient for everyday people.
NHTSA Director stands squarely in the path to progress
By Don Bain on
The chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Association showed his concern for the drivers of America at the annual 2011 Detroit Telematics Conference by stating, “A car is not a mobile device.” In so doing he also revealed a nebulous grasp of the industry’s current direction and the importance of technology currently under development to the future of transportation in the U.S. and beyond.
2014 Ford Mustang: Lighter and faster, a pony car the whole world can enjoy
By Roman Rosa on
Rumors are exploding all over the internet about the future of the Mustang and the new model coming out in 2014. If true, we are going to see the Mustang dragged kicking and screaming to the tastes of the world.
GM adds free scheduled maintenance for two years for Certified Pre-Owned vehicle
By Gordon Block on
Free scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, is now part of GM's Certified Pre-Owned program, which covers the Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC brands.
Reality Internet: Porsche GT3 crew will dish on race day
By Hawke Fracassa on
Porsche Cars North America is entering a 911 GT3 Cup race car with a specially formed pit crew of six employee enthusiasts at the Porsche Carrera World Cup race on June 25.
The continuing quest to covert automotive heat to electric power
By Don Bain on
It’s a simple concept with broad ramifications: combustion engines lose a lot of the energy in the fuel they burn to radiant heat, which in theory can be converted back to electricity by appropriately placed thermoelectric devices. Thus, heat in the engine compartment and exiting via the tailpipe could be redirected to recharge the battery and run the lights, wipers, steering and computer systems that make modern cars safer.
2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe loses its shine for a limited run build
By John Matras on
Matte matters for BMW owners, or at least it will to the 19 lucky buyers of the limited-run 2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe that will sell out in a matter of minutes when a special phone line opens for reservations on June 16.
Want to save money? Don't buy a motorcycle
By Roman Rosa on
With gas prices at the level they are, many of you might be considering buying a motorcycle to save a bit of money. While it's true that you can get enough performance to crush even the fastest super cars, while getting Toyota Prius gas mileage, the true cost of motorcycle ownership might startle you.
Ford, Safety Leaders working to bring intelligent vehicles to market
By Don Bain on
Dr. Andre Seeck, president and chairman of the European New Car Assessment Programme, is visiting with Ford as the company works with global safety officials to create standards for intelligent vehicles that will eventually talk to each other, reducing crashes and congestion. Ford is working with other automakers and governments worldwide to create a common language so vehicles can talk to each other on a common communication standard.
New York man tries to sell 2010 Camaro SS, wife on eBay
By Patrick Rall on
Divorce can be messy, often resulting in items like sports cars being sold off as the couple splits up the assets but one guy from Lancaster, New York has gone to eBay in an effort to sell his 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS – or his wife – going so far as to offer up a side-by-side comparison of the two.
The 2011 Cadillac SRX recalled for airbag risks
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has issued a recall of 2011 Cadillac SRX models because the explanation of how the airbag system works in the owner’s manual differs from how it actually functions – putting the popular SRX in violation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Safety advocacy group demands recall of 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Patrick Rall on
The Center for Auto Safety is demanding that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration force the Chrysler Group to recall all Jeep Grand Cherokee models from the 1993 through 2004 model years – claiming that these vehicles post a significantly high risk of fire in the event of a rear-end collision.
Renault Mégane RS gets even hotter Trophy version
By Gordon Block on
The Renault Mégane RS Trophy will produce 265hp from its 2.0L turbo 4cyl and a very limited run of only 500 units.
Designer Marlon Kirby and car builder David B. McMahan create LNG supercar
By Frank Sherosky on
The Maxximus LNG 2000 has the looks of a supercar, but runs on compressed natural gas and liquid natural gas.
NHTSA investigates the electric vehicle segment for fire risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation that is slated to spend the next three years investigating whether modern electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries pose a significant fire risk to consumers from overcharging.
Volvo working on technology to avoid collisions with wild animals
By John Matras on
It's not quite ready for prime time, but Volvo is expanding its remarkable Pedestrian Detection with Full Auto Brake, a system that automatically applies a vehicle's brakes when a collision with a pedestrian is imminent, to include a similar response to animals in the vehicle's path.
Chevrolet Volt available to order from dealers nationwide today
By Gordon Block on
Dealers in all 50 states can place orders for the Chevrolet Volt starting today; 2012 model has more options, yet base MSRP is $1,000 cheaper.
A closer look at the 2012 Ford C-Max Energi and Hybrid
By Patrick Rall on
Today during the press conference announcing that the 2012 Ford C-Max would only be offered in the US as a 5-passenger model and the traditional gasoline drivetrain would not be available; Ford’s director of Electrification Programs and Engineering Sherif Marakby offered the media a closer look at the upcoming Energi and Hybrid versions of the new C-Max.
Chrysler Mobile Showroom hits road for national tour
By Don Bain on
Employees, suppliers and affinity partners of the Chrysler Group will get the chance to check out the all-new and significantly-refreshed lineup of 2011 models during the 2011 Chrysler Road Tour, which kicks off this week. With 95 stops on the extensive 19-week tour that provides employees the opportunity to talk, where they work, with product specialists about the 2011 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram Truck models, as well as the 2012 Fiat 500 model.
Toyota Motor Company stock price action is robust within market sell-off
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota Motor Company (NYSE: TM) stock, despite the carnage of multiple recalls and a slowdown from the earthquake and tsunami, has strong price action within the recent market sell off.
ZF introduces the first 9-speed automatic transmission
By Patrick Rall on
Transmission maker ZF Friedrichshafen AG has unleashed the information on their new 9HP transmission – the first 9-speed automatic transmission – designed specifically for front and all wheel drive applications.
Next Maserati supercar could feature Pentastar power
By Patrick Rall on
Earlier today, rumors surfaced about the next Maserati GranTurismo and Quattroporte losing their Ferrari-built V8 in favor of Chrysler’s 3.6L Pentastar V6 with a set of turbos – and TorqueNews.com has an inside line of our own that supports these rumors.
Scarcity of Ford Explorer helps GMC Acadia
By Hawke Fracassa on
NADAguides today put out its Most In Demand Vehicles Report – a list of the best new cars and trucks that sell well and are highly sought but are hard to find because factories are barely keeping up with demand. The list, which caters to discerning buyers who are driven by value, also identifies vehicles of similar quality and price, with greater availability.
Halfway across the country on a single tank of gas
By Don Bain on
It still a bit of a dream for most of us, but a valid goal nonetheless. With rising gas prices back in the headlines this summer, it's likely the collegiate teams in SAE International's Supermileage competition will be the envy of drivers across the nation. It’s the simple result of vehicles that can achieve fuel efficiency over 2,000 miles per gallon.
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