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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.

The new Chevrolet Impala will be made in the USA
By Patrick Rall on
While speaking at the Detroit Hamtramck plant this morning, GM North American President Mark Reuss announced that the next generation of the Chevrolet Impala will be made alongside the Chevy Volt and the next Chevy Malibu; with retooling investments coming as part of the automakers commitment to invest $2 billion into a variety of plants over the next year.
U-Haul Hates On Fords Top Selling SUV
By Patrick Place on
The Ford Explorer has been Fords best selling SUV for quite some time now. For 2011 the Explorer got a major redesign. The 2011 Explorer is said to have nothing in common with any previous generation Explorer. Unfortunately, for Ford, there was the huge FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE/FORD lawsuit back in 1998.
Kia TV ad urban hamsters will dig Kia Hamstar Soul
By John Matras on
Ready to drive a car inspired by advertising rodents? Kia thinks you are and is releasing a special limited-run 2011 Kia Hamstar Soul to prove it...and sell a few cars while they're at it.
Mitsubishi calls attention to new i vehicle by making it a Jelly Belly
By Keith Griffin on
When all else fails, make your cars look like Jelly Bellys. That just might be a winning sales tool for Mitsubishi, the giant Japanese automaker who has largely failed to generate significant interest in its products in the U.S. market.
Ford seeks greater market share in post-tsunami Japan
By Don Bain on
One man’s ceiling is another man’s floor, as the saying goes, and it easily follows one countries tragedy may be another’s opportunity. That’s just what Ford is thinking as they seek to gain market share in Japan while their Asian competitors are rebuilding from the devastation of the earthquake and the subsequent oceanic invasion.
General Motors Tire-Wheel Systems Lab abuses tires for 2011 Buick Enclave
By Frank Sherosky on
The tires on the 2011 Buick Enclave luxury crossover may look nice on the road, but General Motors (NYSE: GM) went through a lot of abuse by 50 engineers to prove their performance, durability and safety before being chosen.
EPA, Tesla team to help environment
By Hawke Fracassa on
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will make what it calls "a major fuel economy announcement" Wednesday afternoon at Tesla Motors Inc. headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif.
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Introducing the Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Intimidator Camaro
By Patrick Rall on
While the late Dale Earnhardt Sr. never won a NASCAR race in a Camaro, Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet of Newton, NC has announced that they will be building a collection of ultra high performance 2011 Chevrolet Camaros wearing the name Intimidator – Dale Sr.’s nickname for his powerful on-track personality.
Ford's new heart rate monitoring car seat
By Don Bain on
NASA has always monitored the biological functions of their astronauts and now Ford has developed a car seat that will monitor the driver’s heartbeat, allowing those with medical problems to manage their condition on the go. The seat opens the door to a wide array of health, convenience and perhaps life-saving potential.
The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible featured at 2011 Mecum Indy
By Patrick Rall on
The 1974 Jensen Interceptor III offered British design and styling with the heart and soul of a classic American muscle car thanks to the Chrysler 440 4-barrel under the hood – and one of these rare Chrysler-powered luxury drop-tops made an appearance at the 2011 Mecum Spring Classic in Indianapolis.
Chevrolet Volt, Nissan lead feds' green initiative
By Hawke Fracassa on
President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum from Washington Tuesday afternoon that puts the federal government on pace to buy only alternative fuel vehicles by 2015 while phasing out old-school transportation.
Chevy recycles 106 tons of oil-soaked booms with Volt
By Don Bain on
Booms were used to save our Southern coastline from as much of the spilled British Petroleum oil in the Gulf of Mexico as possible. Once they had done their job, they were destined either for incineration or the landfill. Chevy collected 215,000 lbs. of oil-soaked booms and recycled them into air baffles for the new “1,000 miles between fill-ups” Volt – enough parts for a year of fabrication.
Celebrity cars: Cool rides of Tyra, Paris, Britney, Shaq and others
By Hawke Fracassa on
Celebrities get to drive the coolest cars ever. Their wheels aren't just nice. They're fantastic. With help from my reporter friend Dave Menard, let's take a look at what these pretty people are into these days when they take to the road.
Obama applauds Chrysler's repayment, turnaround
By Hawke Fracassa on
President Obama praised Chrysler Group LLC Tuesday for repaying $7.6 billion it owed the federal government and Canada an impressive six years ahead of schedule.
2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition
The 2002 Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Driver's Edition at 2011 Mecum Indy
By Patrick Rall on
While the name Panoz Esperante (es-per-ahn-tay) may not sound like an American vehicle, the sleek supercar shown on the right is build in Georgia, powered by the same drivetrain as the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra and at the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction there was a rare special edition version of the high performance road car.
2011 Ford Explorer
Ford Explorer 2011 MPG Delivering More Than Promising
By Armen Hareyan on
Normally when one looks at the reported MPG of a new car the expectation is that the numbers reflect the best driving scenario, but the 2011 Ford Explorer MPG seems to deliver more than announced by EPA.
Ford (NYSE: F) using avatar technology to reflect plant workers
By Frank Sherosky on
Like the motion-capture technology covered by Torque News at SAE World Congress, Ford is using similar but more sophisticated, multinational avatars like Ford's North American virtual workers, Jack and Jill, and now reflects the sizes and shapes of workers at assembly plants across the globe.
Chat live with engineers from the Ram brand and Mopar group about off-roading tonight on TorqueNews
By Patrick Rall on
Today (Tuesday, May 24th) Ram and Mopar engineers chat on the topics of off-roading, the Power Wagon and the Ram Runner high performance truck is set to begin at 6pm and you can join in the chat right here at TorqueNews.com!
Win a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible from GM
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has launched an online trivia contest with three very easy questions offering contestants a shot at winning the Ultimate Corvette Prize Package – including a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible and an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 24 Hours of LeMans race in France.
Honda recalls 2012 Civic sedan and coupe for fire risks
By Patrick Rall on
The 2012 Honda Civic has just begun hitting the streets of North America and the Japanese automaker has already issued a recall to address a possible fuel system problem.
Celebrate Memorial Day keeping your dog or cat safe from cars
By Hawke Fracassa on
Summer starts this Memorial Day weekend, and while sunshine makes drivers want to take to the road, it's also one of the most unsafe times of the year for the dogs and cats who live with us.
Early adopters of electric cars helping car manufacturers go forward
By Frank Sherosky on
From the Nissan Leaf to the Chevrolet Volt, the Ford EV and the Tesla Roadster, manufacturers are still in uncharted territory. Their reliance on early adopters, those who are the first to buy the electric cars, is crucial to going forward.
Chrysler officially announces early repayment of the US and Canadian bailout loans
By Patrick Rall on
This afternoon, Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne will speak at a ceremony at the automaker’s Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, where he will formally thank the US and Canadian governments for their financial support but more importantly, Marchionne is expected to announce that the company is paying off the $7.53 billion owed to the two governments.
Avoiding the most common summer driving car repairs
By Don Bain on
Few things are as disconcerting as an automotive breakdown far from home. We only have so much vacation time and spending it awaiting parts and repairs can be a serious killjoy. Thanks to a slowed economy, many vehicle owners have put off regular automotive maintenance, increasing the risk of automotive malfunction.
2012 Toyota Prius
2012 Toyota Prius v aims for family-friendly buyers
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota's 2012 Prius v (v for versatility) goes on sale this fall as the consummate fuel-efficient midsize hybrid, with room for five people.
The original BMW M6 hits the block at the 2011 Mecum Indy Auction
By Patrick Rall on
The majority of the major head-turners at the 2011 Mecum Spring Classic Auction were built by an American automaker; show goers had a chance to own a rare high performance German sports car in the form of the 1988 BMW M6.
The burgeoning British market for the Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf
By Don Bain on
It’s seems the green revolution is coming to the British Isles as a leading online motoring website has announced the demand for greener and less polluting vehicles has hit an all time high while consumers are paying the highest price ever for diesel fuel.
Life Ball Mini 2011 by DSQUARED2, 'refashioned for adventures of all kinds'
By John Matras on
Every year for Life Ball--called Europe's biggest AIDS charity event--Mini prepares a specially-designed Mini Cooper to be auctioned off for funds for Aids Life. The 2011 Life Ball Mini, nicknamed "Red Mudder," was "refashioned for adventures of all kinds" by Dean and Dan Caten, women's clothing designers otherwise known as DSQUARED2.
high school grads
Americans feel high school dropouts should not get driver's licenses
By Keith Griffin on
More than two-thirds of Americans feel that high school dropouts should not be allowed to have driver's licenses until they get their high school diplomas. It's an interesting concept who many feel should be enacted to get more kids completing high school.
Spyker to become Swedish Automobile N.V.
By Patrick Rall on
Spyker has made some interesting moves over the past year, including buying the struggling Saab brand and selling off the Spyker brand to focus on Saab – only to run out of money and go on a desperate hunt for investors to resume production – and now it looks like the company will make another big move as they rename themselves Swedish Automobile N.V.
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