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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.

Scuderi Group releases results of split-cycle engine simulations
By Frank Sherosky on
Scuderi Group, LLC today released the results of an extensive vehicle computer study (the Study), which was funded by the Scuderi Group and conducted by an internationally recognized, independent research laboratory. The Study modeled various Scuderi Split-Cycle (SSC) engine designs in a vehicle computer model of a 2011 Nissan Sentra.
Today's car rentals rife with hidden fees, gimmicky charges
By Don Bain on
It's that time of year when many begin planning their vacations and if that involves booking airfare and accommodations, a rental car may also enter into the plan. If so, the current issue of Consumer Reports has a few caveats for prospective vacationers – watch for hidden costs and tricky tactics.
GM Receives $3 Million Solar Investment for Volt Plant
By Keith Griffin on
Would you spend $3 million to save $300,000? Of course not, but an electric company is on GM's behalf through its $3 million investment in a photovoltaic solar array at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant to help power the home of the Chevrolet Volt electric car.
Ford, Google Look to the Cloud for Fuel Savings
By Keith Griffin on
Big Brother is watching but it's for greater fuel efficiency if a new program that Ford is using based on Google's Prediction API comes to fruition.
US pricing for the first-ever hybrid Kia announced
By Adrian Dorofte on
The Stateside subsidiary KIA MOTORS AMERICA has recently issued the pricing list and further details on its first model featuring alternative power: the Kia Optima Hybrid.
Aston Martin and Zagato collaborate on new project
By John Matras on
If the subjects were people, it would make good supermarket tabloid fodder, but this time it's Aston Martin and Zagato: they're back together again and working on another project to be revealed at the Ville D'Este Concours and shortly thereafter make its racing debut at Nurburgring.
Toyota stock closes up despite lousy Q1 report and no full-year earnings outlook
By Frank Sherosky on
Despite a lousy Q1 report where Toyota Motor Corp. posted a 77 percent drop in net profit, the stock opened trading in New York on an even keel on Wednesday due to net profit for the full fiscal year. By the close it was up.
The 2012 Ford Focus ST hits roads around the world
By Patrick Rall on
The new high performance 2012 Ford Focus ST will be the first global performance application of Ford’s new EcoBoost technology and as a sign that the full launch of this new hot hatch is just around the corner; Ford has deployed a fleet of 60 “test mules” to major markets around the world for the final phase of pre-release testing.
Future Ferrari 599 successor to hinge on the FF
By Adrian Dorofte on
Ferrari's original plans were to give the 599 GTB a makeover at the middle of its lifespan, but according to a recent report, Ferrari will introduce an all new model to succeed the Fiorano, that will use some of the new FF’s underpinnings as technical basis.
OnStar FMV makes Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) its first retail partner
By Frank Sherosky on
With OnStar FMV Vehicle Selector launching on OnStar.com and Facebook, interest in the retail mirror surges. So, the product is aligning first with Best Buy for retail installation Summer 2011. [Update: Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) stock is still trading below its 200 day moving average and opened a bit higher Wednesday at 30.44]
The first U.S. pipeline-fed Shell Hydrogen fueling station opens
By Don Bain on
Shell Hydrogen joined with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. in the grand opening of the very first hydrogen fueling station fed directly by an industrial pipeline. A product of collaboration between Toyota, Air Products, Shell, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Department of Energy (DOE), the facility will provide hydrogen fuel for vehicles in the fuel cell demonstration program for Toyota and other manufacturers.
Mazda and Subaru planning to phase out models in the U.S.
By Adrian Dorofte on
Given the fact they failed to meet sales targets, two major Japanese constructors present in the USA, Mazda and Subaru, are reported to have already planned the discontinuation of the 6 and Tribeca range of models, respectively.
Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300 gets new grilles and wheels courtesy of Mopar
By Adrian Dorofte on
The guys from Mopar came to the conclusion that the standard radiator grille mounted on the recently launched Chrysler 300 MY2011 was not too fancy.
Ford F150 and V6 engines
V6 engines account for 50% of Ford F150 models in April
By Patrick Rall on
The light truck market in the US is way down from where it was less than ten years ago – due in part to the high cost of fuel and the comparatively low fuel economy numbers – but Ford’s advancements in V6 engine technology have helped the popularity of these smaller, more efficient engines as 50% of F150s sold last month packed V6 power.
Saab names new Chief Operating Officer for North America
By Patrick Rall on
Now that Saab has obtained funds through a new partnership with Chinese automaker Hawtai Motors, the company is able to make strategic moves to strengthen the brand around the world – beginning with yesterday’s announcement of the new Chief Operating Officer and President for the North American market.
GM celebrates Creative Beginnings Month
By Frank Sherosky on
Connecting art and design students with college and careers, General Motors is using Creative Beginnings Month in May to avail design-sponsored events to promising art and design students and educators.
Volkswagen unleashes Golf GTI Edition 35
By Adrian Dorofte on
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the legendary GTI brand, launched back in 1976. To celebrate the event, Volkswagen will offer for sale an exclusive version of the current Golf GTI model, dubbed Edition 35.
Lamborghini preps crazy Sesto Elemento series version
By Adrian Dorofte on
The outstanding Sesto Elemento by Lamborghini, that gave an insight into the Italian firm's technologycal secrecy of the future, has been greenlighted for serial production in the coming years. And guess what? Only a few, lucky customers will stand the chance to get behind the wheel of the Lambo supercar.
Audi considering Q5 Cabriolet for 2012
By Adrian Dorofte on
According to latest rumours in the industry, the Cross Cabriolet concept of 2007 will eventually become reality five years after, in 2012.
Audi recalls A6, S6 and RS6 models for fuel tank fire risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the Volkswagen Auto Group is recalling certain Audi A6, S6 and RS6 due to the fuel tank rollover valve creating a possible fire risk.
Aston Martin exec selling his Rapide model to help the Japan victims
By Adrian Dorofte on
The Aston Rapide owned by the company boss Ulrich Bez will be sold during an auction organized by Bonhams, the money obtained after selling the car being intended to reach Japan in the form of an aid.
Hyundai i40 Saloon to launch during 2011 Barcelona Motor show, reflecting Spanish market
By Jessica Henderson on
Hyundai's new brand ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities’ has taken effect with the launch of its new i40 Saloon, which will be broadcast at the Barcelona Motor Show, next week.
Mercedes-Benz Owner about their cars
Mercedes Owners Sum Up Their Car 300 Ways in One Word
By Armen Hareyan on
For those of you who are Mercedes-Benz owners: If you could sum up your Mercedes-Benz vehicle in one word, what would it be?
Ford introduces the new name of the V6 Performance Package – the Mayhem Mustang Package
By Patrick Rall on
In late 2010, Ford announced that they were looking for a more exciting name for the Ford Mustang V6 Performance Package, employing the help of their hoards of Facebook fans for ideas and today Ford has announced that new name – the 2012 Ford Mayhem Mustang Package.
The Ram Long Hauler Concept makes its formal debut at the 2011 Kentucky Derby
By Patrick Rall on
When attendees rolled into Churchill Downs in Kentucky this weekend to watch Animal Kingdom win the 137th Kentucky Derby, they were greeted by a huge array of Ram brand trucks and displays – including the grande debut of the Ram Long Hauler Concept.
Ford F150 fuel tank strap investigation expanded
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that their 2010 investigation of the Ford F150 for fuel tank strap failure issues has been expanded from the 1.4 million initially included to over 2.7 million.
Chevrolet Volt demo program leading to new sales
By Frank Sherosky on
The Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are such a popular showroom draw that dealers are seeing sales rise as a net result. So, expect the demo program to expand.
Best Buy wants to sell electric cars, but faces serious challenges
By Armen Hareyan on
Best Buy says it is having talks with traditional automakers to sell electric cars in its stores and that the conversations with automakers are going well. Will this make the electronics retailer the largest EV dealership in the world?
Rolls-Royce embraces Provenance to address its used cars
By Armen Hareyan on
After finding a better way to address its pre-owened cars Rolls-Royce forays into the market of used cars calling the program Provenance.
SAE 2012 Call for Papers sets June 1, 2011 for deadline
By Frank Sherosky on
With the SAE 2011 World Congress still fresh in our memory, the organization is calling once again for papers for the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit.
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