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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.

Bentley's Continental GT comes with satellite navigation and i-pad connectivity
By Armen Hareyan on
Shanghai Motor Show witnessed yet another presentation as Bentley unveiled its new Continental GT, which comes with more space and i-pad connectivity.
GM stock shrugs off Akerman comments of streamlined dealer network enjoying higher throughput and profitability
By Frank Sherosky on
In remarks prepared for delivery, Dan Akerson, Chairman and CEO of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), delivered the keynote address at the National Automotive Dealers Association/IHS Automotive Forum in New York. Among his many statements, he noted GM’s higher throughput and profits from the streamlined dealer network, but GM stock still traded lower and closed at 29.59.
Brits ironing out kinks of Bloodhound Supersonic car
By Don Bain on
The quest for land speed has been one of mankind’s perpetual pursuits since the dawn of time. It has gone from the preservation of life to a battle against the forces of nature – air resistance, traction, friction, lift and propulsion. To that end the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) team has employed the HyperWorks suite of computer-aided engineering tools in the development of its jet and rocket powered car.
Five percent of drivers distracted 67 percent of the time
By Don Bain on
A lot of public service spots are aimed at getting drunk drivers off the streets for valid reasons. Yet, authorities will state drunk driving is just one form of distracted driving and some of the others can be just as dangerous to the driver and others. A recent study suggests the worst of us are distracted two thirds of the time we spend behind the wheel.
Students achieve 2,564 mpg in Shell Eco-marathon Americas 2011
By Don Bain on
It’s all about pushing the envelope of fuel-efficiency to its maximum limit. In the fifth year of the Shell Eco-marathon, students from the U.S. and Canada convened in Houston for a two-day event to design, build and test fuel-efficient vehicles that travel the greatest distance using the least energy.
The 2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 gets more power, loses the manual trans
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors has released information on the 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Sedan, Sport Wagon and Coupe with the big news being the addition of some extra power in the 3.6L V6 without compromising fuel economy – although this powerful V6 will not be offered with a manual transmission to go with the new power.
Nissan issuing a service campaign on 2011 Leaf electric vehicles
By Patrick Rall on
Last week we brought you the news of Nissan’s investigation over no-start reports with their popular new Leaf electric vehicle and today, Nissan has issued a service campaign bulletin announcing that the vehicles are being called back to dealerships around the world to address a software problem that seems to be causing the no-start issue.
Volkswagen Beetle R confirmed for the US
By Patrick Rall on
Yesterday, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle was unveiled leading into the Shanghai and New York auto shows and shortly after, the news broke that the high performance Beetle R will hit US shores.
Nissan Leaf NISMO RC battery-electric race car debuts: Run silent, run green
By John Matras on
There's a phrase that's often heard among environmental activists and that's "going off the grid." Nissan, however, wants to turn that phrase on its head by putting an all-electric battery-powered Nissan Leaf race car, the Nissan Leaf NISMO RC, on the starting grid of a race track.
2011 Chrysler 200 S sedan
The 2011 Chrysler 200 S sedan and convertible debut at the NYIAS
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible hope to erase the demons of the vehicle previously known as the Chrysler Sebring and to help with that effort, Chrysler has rolled out the sporty new S package for the new Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible at the 2011 New York International Auto Show.
New Yorkers can see Saab Phoenix before NYIAS
By Don Bain on
Those who live in the Big Apple have a unique opportunity to see Saab’s concept car, the PhoeniX, and meet the designer, Jason Castriota, himself, tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chelsea Piers 23rd St. and Hudson River in New York. Castriota is a native son of the Empire State.
The Dodge Avenger Rally Car debuts at the New York Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
Earlier today, we brought you the news of the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T making its grand debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and to help draw attention to the often-forgotten mid-sized sedan Mopar and Magneti Marelli brought out the heavily modified Dodge Avenger Rally Car.
Mazda CX-5 to make North American debut at NYIAS
By Don Bain on
This is the name given to the Minagi Concept car, first introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March, as it moves into production: the Mazda CX-5. The new compact crossover combines Mazda’s KODO design approach with their new lower- emissions SKYACTIV technology and will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week.
Lease a zero-emissions BMW ActiveE for $499
By Don Bain on
BMW’s marvelous new zero-emissions ActiveE will make its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) this week. Based on the 1 series coupe, the electric Bavarian automobile will be available for lease later this year in select U.S. cities, for a monthly payment of $499, after a down payment of $2250.
Ford stock may still be best of breed technically speaking
By Frank Sherosky on
After GM stock completed its 22nd week of trading by breaking 30, and with Toyota, Honda and others trading below their 40-day moving averages, perhaps it’s time to look again at Ford stock. It may be best of breed based on its stock chart technicals as much as its product technolgies.

The 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T debuts at the 2011 New York Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 New York International Auto Show opened today to the media and the folks at Dodge used the Big Apple show to unveil the performance variant of their mid-sized sedan – the 2012 Avenger R/T.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle reveal
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is unveiled at the 2011 New York Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will make its formal debut at the Shanghai Auto Show and the US debut at the New York Auto Show but today, Volkswagen Auto Group rolled out a spread of images, video and information on the newest VW “bug”.
Happy 47th birthday to the Ford Mustang
By Patrick Rall on
Forty-seven years ago today, Americans all over the country who reached for their morning paper were introduced to the brand new Ford Mustang after its public debut at the 1964 New York World’s Fair on April 17th.
GM stock officially trades below 30 level
By Frank Sherosky on
After completing its 22nd week of trading since its IPO, GM stock has not only broken all levels of IPO price support, but has tested the psychologically significant 30 price level with its lowest weekly close on Friday. As of Monday morning, pre-market pressure was followed by a lower open and a plow through the 30 level.
Scuderi says 50-plus mpg achievable with turbocharged split-cycle air-hybrid engine
By Frank Sherosky on
In a private interview with TorqueNews.com at SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, Sal Scuderi, President of the Scuderi Group, answered a pointed question about the potential of ever achieving 50-plus mpg using the split-cycle, hybrid engine with a turbo charger.
GM ranks above in clean-energy patents
By Frank Sherosky on
General Motors (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) may be one of the world’s largest automakers, with roots back to 1908, but its ranking among clean-energy patents demonstrates GM’s commitment to sustainable transportation and clean energy.
SAAB on path to slow transfer to young Russian ownership
By Armen Hareyan on
Today's developments around SAAB further affirm the thought that the Swedish auto-pride will one day become the property of Russian financing.
2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang released by Roush Performance: more power, more colors
By John Matras on
When "more" is not enough, then "even more" will have to do, and the 2012 Roush Stage 3 Mustang has just that. Roush Performance announced that the 2012 Stage 3 Mustang, equipped with the R2300 RoushCharger supercharger will produce 540 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.
Objet impresses SAE 2011 World Congress with 3D printer materials
By Frank Sherosky on
Objet Geometries, the maker of a line of 3D printers, showed off its rapid prototyping capabilities with its technology display at SAE 2011 World Congress, including a trend-setting new material that is clear enough for light pipes and lenses.
Chevrolet Sonic gets funky at NYIAS with Z-Spec Accessories
By Don Bain on
Chevrolet has just introduced the first Z-Spec accessories for the new 2012 Sonic, a youth-oriented, high-mileage small car scheduled to hit the streets this fall. The Sonic Z-Spec portfolio – on display starting next week at the New York International Auto Show – includes accent packages with contrasting-color exterior elements and graphics expressing the car's fun-loving character.
Buick Envision SUV renderings leak ahead of Shanghai Auto Show Debut
By Armen Hareyan on
A China-based auto news reporter today leaked more renderings of the upcoming Buick Envision SUV ahead of the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show debut, giving a better glance of what the new SUV will look like.
Fiat could increase ownership of Chrysler to 46% by June
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler and Fiat Sergio Marchionne has stated since shortly after the merger of the two companies that he wanted for Fiat to own 51% of the Chrysler Group by the end of 2011 and while there has been some speculation as to when that number will be reached, Fiat could own 46% of Chrysler as soon as June.
Cadillac Racing
Cadillac Racing off to the streets of Long Beach
By Don Bain on
The third race in the SCCA World Championship season, placing the world’s top manufacturers in head-to-head street competition, will convene on the historic streets of Long Beach this Sunday. Cadillac returned to racing in March during the Streets of St. Petersburg competition.
Chrysler confirms 2013 Dodge Viper coming in 2012
By Patrick Rall on
When I had a chance to sit down with Dodge CEO Ralph Gilles at the 2010 LA Auto Show, he explained that the Viper would return in the spring or summer of 2012 as a 2013 model year vehicle and today, Chrysler issued a diminutive press release making that information official.
Aston Martin
Aston Martin to Sell $4.5 Million One-77 Car In India
By Armen Hareyan on
Aston Martin does not say how many cars it intends to sell in India, but the luxury car maker today announced its entry to India and said it plans to sell its most expensive car one-77 among three other models.
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