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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.

Tacoma, Scion tC bright spots in Toyota May sales results
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota sold 108,387 vehicles in May, a 27.9% decline over year-ago numbers, the Japanese carmaker reported Wednesday. One bright spot: The Tacoma pickup truck (pictured) beat the trend and posted sales of 9,091 units, up 14.1 percent compared to last May.
NHTSA investigating Jeep Wrangler for airbag risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into problems with the Jeep Wrangler that could cause the driver’s side airbag not to open in the event of a collision.
The 2013 EV will recharge wirelessly thanks to Evatran, Yazaki
By Don Bain on
We reported two months ago the first electric Roll Royce would charge wirelessly. Now it appears, even before the first of those is available, the common electric vehicle may do the same thing thanks to a joint venture announced today by the developer of the wireless vehicle recharging system Evatran, and Yazaki, the leading developer of electric vehicle distribution systems.
The US gov’t announces the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster
By Patrick Rall on
Since the new Lamborghini Aventador was revealed as the replacement for the long-popular Murciélago there have been rumors of an upcoming topless model but thanks to an unlikely source – the US government’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – it looks like we may have our first confirmation of the upcoming 2012 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster.
Honda Canada hacked, owner information compromised
By Patrick Rall on
According to multiple sources, cyber criminals have hacked into the Honda Canada customer database, giving the hackers access to the personal information of over 283,000 Canadian Honda owners.
Autogas seen as green, pro-American fuel; Congress weighs spiffs
By Hawke Fracassa on
ROUSH CleanTech, which has deployed propane autogas vehicles across the United States in Alabama, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, is praising legislators who support the pending 2011 Propane Gas Act in Congress.
Celebrate Andy Warhol and classic Cadillacs, Jersey style
By Hawke Fracassa on
The Cadillac Club of North Jersey and Montclair Art Museum are inviting fans of Andy Warhol and fine Cadillacs to stop by the weekend of June 11-12 to take a look at his works as well as a stylish collection of classic Caddys from various eras that will dot the museum's grounds.
Toyota Camry accelerates through the front of a Detroit area Lotus dealership
By Patrick Rall on
Just when Toyota’s problems centering around “unintended acceleration” seemed to be fading, a Birmingham, Michigan car dealership specializing in European exotics had a late model Toyota Camry slam through their front windows – damaging a limited edition Lotus and doing extensive damage to the business.
GM rearranging Global Leadership Team with Nesbitt appointment
By Frank Sherosky on
Unlike the pre-bankruptcy days, General Motors (NYSE: GM) must be careful not to rearrange the corporate deck chairs just for the sake of rearranging. Any change has to be cognizant of global markets; and Bryan Nesbitt has the confidence of GM’s management.
Toyota Recalls 52,000 Original Prius Models for Steering Fix
By Keith Griffin on
Don't turn the steering wheel too hard if you own a 2001 through 2003 Toyota Prius because you could loosen the nuts in the steering gear box according to a volunteer safety recall announced for the first hybrids to hit the United States.
Michigan, Ohio demand 60 mpg standards
By Hawke Fracassa on
Michigan and Ohio voters in two new Mellman Group polls for Ceres say they'd like their vehicles to give them 60 mpg as early as 2025. They also want major inroads made to dramatically cut carbon-dioxide pollution from cars and trucks.
GM Orion Car Assembly
The Big 3 readying for an auto builder’s blitz
By Don Bain on
As the Big Three’s market share improves as a result of the popularity of new models, and Japanese imports are impacted by the national disaster there, Detroit has rehired many workers laid off during the recent downturn. Further they are preparing for a massive hiring blitz – but something has changed significantly for these new hires – their rate of compensation.
Canadian government may sell remaining stake to Fiat
By Patrick Rall on
As a result of the “bailout loans” of 2008 and a variety of previous dealings, the Canadian government was left with a 1.7% stake in the Chrysler Group after the Fiat-run Chrysler paid off the balance of those loans but depending on how much Fiat pays for the last chunk of Chrysler owned by the US government, the Canadian government may be willing to sell their final 1.7% to Fiat.
NHTSA investigating Nissan Altima for brake fluid leaks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into select Nissan Altima sedans over concerns that a master cylinder leak could be causing brake failure issues.
Las Vegas ponders purpose of recession-idled car lots
By Don Bain on
Cars sales are up this year but not enough to refill all the empty auto sales lots in Las Vegas, one of the cities hardest hit by the recession of 2008. The number of dealerships in Nevada is down to 96, with 65 remaining in the city. Over 20 dealers have closed their doors in the Las Vegas Valley alone.
Ziebart International expands rust-protection line
By Hawke Fracassa on
Ziebart on Tuesday released an exclusive rust-protection formula for garage tools and other uses that was previously only available on cars and trucks at Ziebart locations. Now the formula can be bought through its Ziebart.com Web site for various do-it-yourself uses in the U.S. market.
General Motors responds to Nissan “Gas Powered Everything” television ad
By Patrick Rall on
Earlier today, TorqueNews brought you a look at the new Nissan Lead television advertisement that envisions a world where everything relies on a gasoline engine with the commercial going so far as to include the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and in reply to the playful commercial shot in the ribs, General Motors employees have offered a few choice comments.
MADD credits diligent cops, asks Apple, Google to dump DUI apps
By Hawke Fracassa on
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Michigan and Macomb County (Mich.) Prosecutor Eric Smith will honor 50 police officers next month who in 2010 went beyond the call of duty to do an exemplary job of apprehending drunken drivers or providing outreach to prevent drunken driving.
Everyday people help mankind, Toyota harness 'Ideas for Good'
By Hawke Fracassa on
The people have spoken. Toyota after hearing from voters in an online poll has selected five winners in its "Ideas for Good" initiative, which asked everyday people how they would use Toyota technologies outside of the automotive arena to make the world a better place.
2012 Kia Sorento Shows Huge Spike in Residual Value
By Keith Griffin on
The Kia Sorento has turned out to be a shining star since its introduction back in January 2010. It continues to be the Korean automaker's top seller month after month and now news comes that the 2012 model has a residual value a whopping 10 points ahead of the 2011 model.
A Formula 1 racer actually driven upside down
By Don Bain on
It’s been theorized for years that the upside down wings on the front and rear of Formula one racers generate enough downforce that such a car could actually be driven upside down, given the proper speed and a track specially built to allow for such a stunt. This weekend that theory was proven on the Hot Wheels Test Track.
2012 Ducati Super Quadrata
Spy shot of 2012 Ducati Super Quadrata revealed
By Roman Rosa on
The first spy shot of the 2012 Ducati Super Quadrata has been shown off today by Italian magazine Moto Sprint. If the rumors are correct, the new motorcycle from Ducati will be a completely radical departure from what super bikes from the Italian manufacturer have been.
2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe hits the dyno, makes big power
By Patrick Rall on
The awesome new BMW 1 Series M Coupe packs and advertised 335 horsepower and 332lb-ft of torque but when the folks from Inside Line strapped the compact M coupe to the dynamometer, the world found that the 1 Series M Coupe makes quite a bit more than the German automaker claims.
The Fisker Karma makes its production debut at the Monaco Grand Prix
By Patrick Rall on
Attendees of the 2011 Monaco Grand Prix this past weekend were the first people to see a production version of the upcoming Fisker Karma sedan on a public road as the electric vehicle with a range extending as the sleek sedan took to the track of the Monaco street circuit.
Audi unveils the 503hp A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept
By Patrick Rall on
Audi has thrown their hat into the ring for the battle of the hottest high performance hatch with the introduction of the new Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro Concept and thanks to the folks from Electronic Arts, PC gamers can drive the new hot hatch in Need for Speed World.
Kiss Mini Countryman Auction Helps UNICEF
By Keith Griffin on
At first the notion sounds silly until you realize it's for UNICEF, but you can buy one of four extremely limited edition Mini Countryman custom painted with the iconic makeup for each member of Kiss, the 70s rock band that is still selling out shows almost four decades later.
A world where gasoline powers everything
By Don Bain on
In a brilliant stroke of advertising, Nissan turns the tables on the modern world by projecting a world where everything that normally runs on electricity actually is powered by gasoline engines. Even the machine that reads your credit card at the restaurant has tiny little twin chrome exhausts spewing grayish white smoke into the air.
Lessons learned by GM fuel economy engineers
By Frank Sherosky on
Results from an actual driving test by two GM fuel economy engineers support data from OnStar that shows the fuel economy of drivers in identical cars can vary by 75 percent.
Driving can be the reason we are fat if we don't walk it off
By Hawke Fracassa on
Driving in our cars makes us sedentary and overweight unless we take steps to change that. This according to a University of Illinois study that ties commuting in a car to obesity.
Obese Americans and the small cars driving Detroit's rebound
By Don Bain on
Detroit is selling more cars and that has a lot to do with the Chevy Cruze and Volt as well as the Ford Fiesta and Focus, as the country turns to higher mileage vehicles with gasoline prices near historic highs. Though they still make more per unit on crossovers and SUVs, the higher demand for small cars is making them more profitable.
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