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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.

Toyota granted access to financial information in unintended acceleration cases
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Corp. has been granted access to the personal financial information of the 81 plaintiffs suing the automaker for economic losses stemming from the unintended acceleration issues after the legal counsel for the plaintiffs had attempted to block the automaker’s access to this personal information.
Smaller engines account for 46 percent of Chevrolet retail sales
By Frank Sherosky on
It’s official. Chevrolet sales stats prove consumers are indeed moving toward fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engines to save on their transporation budgets. Question is, what's next?
High-performance Honda CR-Z Mugen to be developed by Mugen Euro and Honda (UK)
By John Matras on
Honda won't be left out of the hot hybrid club, not if Mugen Euro has anything to say about it. The U.K-based branch of Honda's long-time tuning partner Mugen will produce a one-off prototype of a Honda CR-Z hybrid coupe with performance modifications to both its 1.5-liter gasoline engine and its IMA system electric motor with suspension and body enhancements to go with it.
Chrysler sues Detroit-based company over use of new slogan
By Patrick Rall on
During a record-setting two minute Super Bowl commercial featuring Detroit native Marshall Mathers (known better to most at Eminem) rolling through the Motor City in a 2011 Chrysler 200, Chrysler unveiled their new company slogan “Imported From Detroit” - and due to the usage of that new slogan Chrysler Group is suing Detroit-based retailer Pure Detroit.
NADA predicts demand for efficient used cars will outstrip supply
By Don Bain on
The National Auto Dealers Association (NADA), the preeminent resource for auto professionals, expects the price of gas to have an across-the-board effect on the price of used cars and trucks, as well as trade-in values.
Opinion: Toyota Losin' for a Reason
By Armen Hareyan on
The notion that Toyota's damaged reputation is simply the result of growing “too big too fast” must have come from the Recall King's marketing department. Defective products - in and of themselves - cannot possibly account for the barrage of government fines, criminal charges, lawsuits, and investigations.
Product Alert: Everclear Oil not good for your car
By Don Bain on
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America (PQIA), an independent authority on automotive lubricants, has announced a strident warning regarding Everclear 5W-30 Motor Oil, stating it can damage motor parts and may result in a voided warranty.
Yang replaces Lee as R&D chief as Hyundai advances alternative powertrains
By John Matras on
Coming in the face of Hyundai's surge towards alternative fuel vehicles, Hyundai's research and development chief Lee Hyun-soon has resigned citing personal reasons and been replaced by Yang Woong-chul, currently president of the Hyundai Motor Research and Development Center in Namyang, South Korea.
The NHTSA considering banning shut-off switches for EV noise
By Patrick Rall on
The US Federal Government ruled in early January that hybrids and pure-electric vehicles that make little noise while driving must include external noisemakers to alert pedestrians but with automakers offering shut-off switches for these audible warning system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is considering banning these types of switches.
German automakers evacuate employees from Japan over nuclear risks
By Patrick Rall on
BMW And Volkswagen Auto Group both urged European citizens living in Japan and working for the automakers’ Japanese operations to head back to Germany with the looming danger of nuclear explosions.
Toyota unintended acceleration lawsuit evidence dispute
By Patrick Rall on
Lawyers representing both Toyota Motor Corporation and the huge group of individuals suing the automaker for claims relating to “unintended acceleration” have reportedly almost come to terms on to the plaintiffs accessing Toyota’s electronic coding that controls their throttle system.
Aero Tec Laboratories sponsors Team Steam to break the world speed record
By Frank Sherosky on
Aero Tec Laboratories will sponsor the Cyclone-Williams' Steam Vehicle, powered by a Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) steam engine, in its attempts to become the fastest steam-powered car on earth.
Honda, Mazda, Subaru keep plants closed until next week, Mitsubishi re-opens
By Patrick Rall on
Mazda and Subaru have announced that their Japanese production facilities will remain shut down until at least next week in the wake of the earthquake and ensuing tsunami, although Mitsubishi has re-opened their plants with the hopes of assessing their situation for production.
Porsche Panamera
New hedge fund lawsuit filed against Porsche
By Patrick Rall on
Even though a nearly-identical case was dismissed in late December, a handful of US hedge funds have grouped together to sue for Porsche for over $1 billion US dollars in short-selling losses.
Toyota continues production stoppage until next Tuesday
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that they will keep all 12 of their main production facilities in Japan closed through at least next Tuesday, March 22nd in the wake of the earthquake that measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and the ensuing tsunami.
The Ferrari Four configurator is live
By Patrick Rall on
The Ferrari Four is reportedly already sold out but that doesn’t prevent the new Ferrari FF configurator from being a great chance to build your dream-come-true version of the innovative new four-seat supercar.
Toyota to decide tomorrow whether to resume production
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Company has announced that it will decide tomorrow (Wednesday March 16th) whether or not it would resume production after halting production due to shortages caused by Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply companies.
Buick inks advertising deal for 2011 NCAA’s March Madness
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 NCAA Men’s College Basketball tournament begins tonight and as the top 64 teams set off to figure out who is #1, the Buick brand will feature the new Regal and LaCrosse through commercials and branding efforts during the extensive television coverage.
Automotive leasing made a comeback in 2010
By Don Bain on
Auto leases represented nearly19 percent of all auto deals during 2010, a 5.8 percent increase over 2009’s lease levels, according to Polk. "OEMs began to increase their leasing activities in 2010, and consumers have increased confidence in the market and in turn are beginning to lease vehicles again," said Stephan Gallon, PolkInsight Advisor.
Top 10 most fuel-efficient vehicles
By Don Bain on
Cars are outselling trucks for the first time since September of last year due to concerns over the price of gas, according to TrueCar.com. Based on fuel economy and cost of gas, per 15,000 miles driven annually, they have compiled a list of hybrids with mileage ratings over 40 mpg and gas powered cars getting 30-mpg or more.
GM donates $750,000 to Japanese earthquake relief efforts
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors announced this morning that their GM Foundation has approved an immeadiate donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross as a part of the relief efforts in Japan following the earthquake, tsunami and string of nuclear explosions.
Nissan updates the world on their post-earthquake status
By Patrick Rall on
Nissan has issued a pair of statements covering their part in aiding relief efforts, an update on their facilities and employees, and a forecast on the company’s ability to ship vehicles to other markets including the United States.
Toyota update on damage done by the Japanese earthquake
By Patrick Rall on
Japanese automakers have been keeping the world well updated as to their damages stemming from the recent earthquake and ensuing tsunami and Toyota is the latest company to issue a statement, with the largest of the country’s automakers coming out relatively unscathed.
Honda issues a statement on damages caused by the earthquake and tsunami
By Patrick Rall on
The news of the Japanese earthquake and ensuing tsunami has been full of discussions about the impact on the auto industry but Honda Motor Company has issued a grim statement addressing the damages caused in the Tochigi which, sadly, includes the loss of at least one life and injuries to dozens of others.
US auto industry hit by supplier shortages in wake of Japanese Tsunami
By Patrick Rall on
Since the massive earthquake and following tsunami hammered Japan, even the American automakers may face shortages throughout their supply chain but the Japanese automakers have obviously been hit the hardest by Mother Nature over the past week.
Ford goes solar at Michigan Assembly Plant
By Don Bain on
Ford announced Friday their new solar energy partnership with DTE Energy and one of the largest solar power generation projects in the state. The system is already delivering 500 kilowatts of power to the Michigan Assembly Plant where various models of the Focus are built.
B&M Automotive buys Flowmaster Exhaust
By Patrick Rall on
Today, the folks at B&M Automotive Group announced that they have expanded their family with the purchase of the aftermarket exhaust super-giant Flowmaster.
Mini to demo new on-demand music app at SXSW
By Don Bain on
Mobile services are moving from the smart phone to the automobile at a dizzying rate and MINI is right in the lead with its new MOG On-Demand Music service which is being showcased at the SXSW festival today in Austin, TX.
Lamborghini to train Flying Doctors to repair damaged Aventadors
By Patrick Rall on
The new Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 utilizes a carbon fiber monocoque that essentially makes up the entire center section of the car which as you can imagine, takes a special kind of body-man so Lamborghini will have 3 “Flying Doctors” around the world to fix any damages to the body and/or chassis of the new Italian supercar.
Fastlane of Houston to build a custom 500hp Ram 1500 R/T
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler’s Ram brand is the only automaker to currently offer an on-road performance based trimline with their Ram 1500 Sport R/T and Houston’s high performance tuning shop Fastlane is using this sporty Ram pickup to build their 500 horsepower Ram R/T Terramoto (Earthquake en español).
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