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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.

Sale of Natural Gas Vehicles To Hit 3.2 Million by 2016
By Keith Griffin on
Natural gas vehicles could be considered niche vehicles in the United States, but worldwide their appeal is growing with sales expected to hit 3.2 million by 2016 - up from 1.9 million vehicles in 2010.
Odds Are Long But You Can Win a BMW X3 Lease on Facebook
By Keith Griffin on
News of an automaker launching a contest such as BMW has in advance of the Super Bowl on its Facebook page to win a two-year lease on a BMW X3 is not noteworthy in and of itself. What is interesting is the contest requires viewers to guess the configuration of the BMW X3, which has 10 million possible choices.
Jeep celebrates their 70th birthday at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show marks the 70th birthday of the legendary sport utility brand and to commemorate that occasion, Jeep introduced the 70th Anniversary Edition trimlines available across the entire brand.
The Chrysler brand vehicles of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
2010 was a tumultuous year for Chrysler as the luxury brand of the Chrysler Group saw the majority of its lineup removed, with the Town & Country and Chrysler 300 being the only vehicles to survive from the 2010 model year and the new Chrysler 200 joining as the third vehicle in the brand as it replaces the Sebring.
GE stock gaps bullish on rising profit report
By Frank Sherosky on
General Electric (NYSE: GE), a major contributor to technology and financing that affects the auto industry, broke out to the upside on a surprise Q4 earnings report.
Lingenfelter Engine Package Delivers 700 Horsepower to Cadillac CTS-V
By Keith Griffin on
Just imagine for a moment that the 556 horsepower your Cadillac CTS-V’s 6.2-liter, supercharged V8 produces isn’t enough power for you. Help is on the way in the shape a Lingenfelter Performance Engineering engine package designed to deliver 700+ horsepower to the 2009-2011 Cadillac CTS-V.
Toyota Prius headlight class action suit settled
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota has announced that they have come to terms in a class-action suit filed by around 2,500 2006-2009 Toyota Prius owners who were having problems with the car’s HID headlights.
Ferrari unveils the new FF-their first 4WD 4-seat supercar
By Patrick Rall on
Rumors bolstered by spyshots have been floating around the internet of a replacement for the 612 Scaglietti and today, Ferrari officially announced the new FF concept.
Fiat has tech savvy to lead America into natural-gas cars
By Frank Sherosky on
One look at Fiat at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show and you wonder when there will be a Fiat that runs on natural gas. Surely, the company led by Sergio Marchionne has the technical leadership experience and now the American brand identity with Chrysler.
BMW1 Series M Coupe Pace Car for Rolex 24
By Keith Griffin on
The 49th Rolex 24 at Daytona is going to be paced this year by the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe in a celebration of the 35th anniversary of BMW’s win at the endurance race as well as to promote the heck out of the 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
Chevrolet Camaro SS Official Pace Car of Indianapolis 500
By Keith Griffin on
Two great American automotive institutions celebrate their 100th anniversary this year: Chevrolet and the Indianapolis 500, so it’s only appropriate to see the Camaro SS convertible serving as the official pace car.
Toyota stock price weakens into option expiration
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota Motors (NYSE: TM) showed strength for months, but like all auto stocks succumbed to the bearish drive downward into Friday’s option expiration.
Aston Martin Cygnet priced from £30,995
By Patrick Rall on
We have known for some time that Aston Martin would soon be offering their Cygnet luxury city car in 2011 and today we have launch details on the Aston Martin-built Toyota iQ, including a price of £30,995 – or around $50,000 US dollars.
Fiat makes its Detroit Auto Show debut as a production model
By Patrick Rall on
Last year marked the first time in years that the Fiat brand showed a vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show but 2011 marked the Detroit debut of the new Fiat 500 as a production model.
EV Cup green motor racing series to launch summer 2011
By Frank Sherosky on
Electric Vehicle Cup (EV Cup) presents the world’s first ‘green’ motor racing series based totally around zero-emission electric cars, providing the platform for a sustainable motor sport.
Carroll Shelby to receive lifetime achievement award
By Patrick Rall on
The Washington DC Auto Show opens next weekend and on the eve of the show’s public opening, Keith Crane and the Automotive News will recognize Mr. Carroll Shelby with their 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award at a charity dinner in Mr. Shelby’s honor.
Baldwin-Motion and Redline to Build 800 Horsepower 2011 Camaros
By Keith Griffin on
The 2011 Chevrolet Camaro comes with a 6.2-liter, 426-horsepower V8 engine unless you’re ready to pony up a few bucks. Then you can own a Baldwin-Motion and Redline Motorsports Camaro that puts out an almost mind-boggling 800 horsepower.
GM names Thomas G. Stephens as new Global Chief Technology Officer
By Frank Sherosky on
A major element of GM CEO Akerson’s goal to making the company more customer driven and technology focused requires a new position of Chief Technology Officer. Thomas G. Stephens has been named to fill it.
The Ram brand display from the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler’s Ram brand (formerly Dodge trucks) is the most consistent of the companies under the automakers umbrella and at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Ram showed off their luxury side with the new Laramie Longhorn alongside their sporty side – the Mopar Ram Runner.
McLaren announces pricing for the new MP4-12C
By Patrick Rall on
McLaren has been showing off the upcoming MP4-12C, the latest in the British automakers fabled list of supercars and today, they announced the price of the new model - $229,000.
Enterprise wont add fees for electric cars returned uncharged
By Patrick Rall on
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced that when the Chevrolet Volt, Nissan Leaf and Coda Electric Sedan begin arriving at their branches later this year, renters who return the vehicle without a full charge will not be hit with addition fees similar to those for returning a gas-powered car with a half-full tank.
Bundled Toyota unintended acceleration lawsuits to begin in 2013
By Patrick Rall on
U.S. District Judge James V. Selna has announced that the massive collection of lawsuits against Toyota stemming from unintended acceleration issues will be tried in the first quarter of 2013.
GM appoints Mary Barra to lead Global Product Development
By Frank Sherosky on
General motors (NYSE: GM) announced today that Mary Barra, 49, will lead the Global Product Development organization as GM senior vice president responsible for managing the company’s 11 brands around the world.
Stop-start technology to advance more micro hybrids by 2016
By Frank Sherosky on
Auto analysts are predicting that stop-start technology, called micro hybrids, will be very common in American automobiles before and after the 2016 government mandates kick in.
Marchionne announces EPA hydraulic hybrid technology for next mini-van
By Frank Sherosky on
Like Bob Lutz, when Chrysler’s CEO Sergio Marchionne appears to speak, a crowd appears and people listen. This time he appeared with the EPA in Ann Arbor to announce a cooperative arrangement to adapt hydraulic hybrid technology for mini-vans.
The Buick lineup of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Buick headed into the 2011 Detroit Auto Show with a bright outlook for the new year, supported by strong sales throughout 2010 and the unveiling of the new c-segment luxury sedan – the Buick Verano.
Manufacturers May Not Know Consumers Electric Vehicle Wants and Needs
By Keith Griffin on
A study by the IBM Institute for Business Value demonstrates that electric vehicle manufacturers may not understand why consumers want them, how much they’re willing to pay for the vehicles, and recharging.
Ford stock follows general market downward
By Frank Sherosky on
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock broke out strong in early January, but today took the path to the downside alongside the rest of the auto stocks and the general market.
2012 Honda Civic to debut in April including hybrid, Si versions
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show brought us the introduction to the newest Honda Civic Concept in coupe and sedan form and according to AutoWeek, these concepts will be introduced as the 2012 Honda Civic sedan and coupe in April with an array of engine options including a natural gas, hybrid and Si trimline.
The next Saab 9-5 SportWagon leaked ahead of the Geneva debut
By Patrick Rall on
The next generation of the Saab 9-5 SportWagon is set to make its grand debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but the Swedish luxury brand has offered up an early look at the new Saab 9-5 SportWagon along with some vague details.
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