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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 stock breakout to new highs confirmed by 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on
Even before the start of Press Days at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota stock broke out of its sideways price channel.
Chevrolet unveils the new 2012 Sonic at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
We have known for some time now that the Chevrolet Aveo would receive a name change for the 2012 model year as the new Chevy Sonic as GM attempts to shed the less-than-great reputation of their b-segment lineup and to help with that, the 2011 Detroit Auto Show also brought us the Sonic Z-Spec Concept.
HPP and Mopar show the sinister side of the 2011 Chrysler 200 at the Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Heide Performance Products (HPP) of Madison Heights, Michigan has become a regular with their custom-built modern muscle cars at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas but with the help from the folks at Mopar, HPP used the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to expose the sinister side of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 with the Mopar Super S Concept.
Electric Avenue lights up future at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on
Electric Avenue at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, also known as 2011 NAIAS, was moved from the main floor to the lower level at Cobo Center, but lit the way even more toward free rides and drives of electric vehicles.
The front end of the Mopar Super S Concept
By Patrick Rall on
Why the new Buick Verano is more than just a rebadged Chevy Cruze
By Patrick Rall on
When the 2012 Buick Verano was unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the industry was introduced to the second use of the platform first seen for the new Chevrolet Cruze but the Verano is far more than just a rebadged Cruze.
Ford Wins Overall Polk Loyalty Award at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
Ford’s resurgence is shown with the announcement that it has the highest rate of overall customer loyalty with its win at the 15th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, presented at the Automotive News World Congress as part of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Kia is the brand with most improved loyalty.
European Launch of Mercedes CLS Falls on Major 125th Anniversary
By Keith Griffin on
Mercedes-Benz will launch its new four-door coupe CLS class on Jan. 29 in Europe: the 125th anniversary of the day in 1886 that Carl Benz filed a patent application (number 37435) at the Reich patent office for his "vehicle operated by gas engine."
TorqueNews drives the Chevy Volt at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
The key focus of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show is showing off new production and concept vehicles from around the American auto industry but the basement of Cobo Hall has spent the past few years as a low-speed driving course for the greenest (zero emission) vehicles in attendance and this year, the 2011 Chevy Volt was among the vehicles available for a test drive.
Porsche 918 RSR wins EyesOn Design Best Concept at 2011 NAIAS
By Frank Sherosky on
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show and the NAIAS organization missed the presence of Porsche last year. For its return appearance, the company showed its creativity with the 918 RSR, and the panel of judges all agreed it deserved Best Concept.
Kia Bids 2011 Detroit Auto Show Farewell with 2012 Rio Sketches
By Keith Griffin on
Kia has put the 2011 Detroit Auto Show firmly in its rearview mirror with the release of sketches of the 2012 Kia Rio that will be shown at the 2012 Geneva Auto Show in March. So, apparently the Kia KV7 concept literally is yesterday’s news.
Colleran Out as Head of Saab USA
By Keith Griffin on
Using the time-honored phrase of “leaving to pursue further career opportunities,” Saab has announced that Michael “Mike” Colleran is out as president of Saab USA just as the company is gearing up its resurgence in the United States.
Toyota expanding marketability of Prius at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on
Toyota already enjoys plenty of notoriety with its Prius Hybrid. Now the 2011 Detroit Auto Show shows Toyota doing more than expanding the vehicle’s length with the V and showing a sportier C concept. It’s the expansion of the platform’s marketability.
Audi A6
Audi A6 wins EyesOn Design Award for Best Production at 2011 NAIAS
By Frank Sherosky on
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show opened the first day of press preview with a major NAIAS event, the Car & Truck of the Year Awards, and ended the second press day with the EyesOn Design (EOD) Awards in two segments for design excellence: concept and production.
The back of the Bentley Flying Spur Series 51
By Patrick Rall on
Bentley, Bugatti get new CEO at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 Detroit Auto Show is all about showing off new models for most automakers but this year, Bentley and Bugatti used the industry’s biggest stage for an official change of their chief executive officer (CEO) as Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen handed over the keys to the two super-exotic auto companies to 52 year old Wolfgang Dürheimer.
Volt Will Come in Hatchback Form Says Report from 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
Just one day after Toyota announced at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that it is bringing out a hatchback version of the Toyota Prius, GM CEO Dan Akerson said today that the Chevrolet Volt will come out in hatchback form, too, as well as a minivan.
Kia Sportage Named 2011 International Truck at Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
Lost amidst all the hype for the 2011 North American Truck of the Year was the somewhat stealth announcement that the Kia Sportage was named 2011 International Truck of the Year at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.
GM Takes Break from 2011 Detroit Auto Show To Focus on 2012 Olympics
By Keith Griffin on
Possibly in an attempt to give people a break from the wall-to-wall coverage of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, GM has announced a deal with NBC Universal for the exclusive domestic automotive rights to the 2012 Olympics in London.
Future vision belongs to students at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on
Some years at auto shows like the Detroit Auto Show are more visionary than others. No matter what the mood, though, you can always depend on the two major creative displays by students: Michelin Design Challenge and the College for Creative Studies (CCS).
Tuner customs challenging sculptured concepts at Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on
Concept cars have traditionally been far-out sculptures, exercises in futuristic thinking at the Detroit Auto Show, complete with radical interiors. This year, the spectrum has been expanded to include the tuner look, but with radical paint accents over sculpture.
Chevrolet Uses Detroit Auto Show To Kick Off Its Centennial in 2011
By Keith Griffin on
It’s not likely that 100 years from now Chevrolet will look back on the introduction of the Chevrolet Sonic at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show as a highlight in its history but the new compact is the first new model to kick off Chevrolet’s centennial celebration.
First Press Day recap and more from 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Frank Sherosky on
The first day of the 2011 NAIAS press coverage at the Detroit Auto Show was kicked off early with the Car and Truck of the Year Awards. Aside from Chevy Volt and the Ford Explorer winning the coveted event, the day revealed more and more products, a host of interviews and events and reveals.
Stunning Design Prevailing Theme at 2011 Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
The first of two media days for the Detroit Auto Show in 2011 is showing a big emphasis on stunning design reveals in spite of the fact that most announcements today were eclipsed by the manufacturers themselves releasing news and photos ahead of time.
Hyundai Wants To Be Known as a Modern Premium Brand
By Keith Griffin on
Hyundai announced today at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show that it wants to be known as a “modern premium” brand going forward. In other words, high quality at a lower pricepoint.
Toyota Rolls Out a More Versatile Prius at Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
The Prius brand is growing as Toyota rolls out the more versatile Prius v midsize that joins the third-generation Prius and a Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle. A fourth Prius, the Prius c Concept, was also introduced at the Detroit Auto Show.
BMW Announces 1 Series M, 650i Convertible Pricing at World Premieres
By Keith Griffin on
BMW introduced two hot new models at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit: the 1 Series M Coupe and the 650i Convertible. The latter has a much improved look from the previous generation, which always looked unwieldy.
Ford Careers Picture Brightens with 7000 New Jobs
By Keith Griffin on
Careers are on the upswing at Ford with the announcement of 7000 new jobs. Hiring begins almost immediately with salary employment recruitment starting Jan. 11 and 12 during the 2011 North American International Auto Show industry preview days.
Ford Vertek Concept Shows Future of C-Segment Platform
By Keith Griffin on
The Ford Vertek concept introduced at the Detroit Auto Show is a road map to where Ford is heading with its smaller utility vehicles for the North American and world markets with its versatile new C-segment platform.
Ford C-Max
Ford Unveils C-Max Electric and Plug-In Hybrid at Detroit Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on
Ford has unveiled its electrification strategy at the Detroit Auto Show and it includes a plug-in hybrid C-Max Energi and a traditional hybrid C-Max. The all-electric Ford Focus was introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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