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.

By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2011 - 1:21pm

Fiat could increase stake in Chrysler within weeks

Fiat and Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne wants Fiat SpA to increase ownership of the Chrysler Group from 25 to 51% by the end of 2011 and if new reports are correct, Fiat could increase their stake in Chrysler by 5% in the coming weeks.

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By Keith Griffin Apr 6 2011 - 1:11pm

New 2012 Ford Focus Truly a World-Class Compact Car

The 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback is a world-class compact car that is going to satisfy the need of almost every family of four or less.

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By John Matras Apr 6 2011 - 12:55pm

Toyota Prius reaches one million sold in the U.S.

The Toyota Prius continues to reign as the most popular and biggest selling hybrid automobile in the world, Toyota announcing that the model reached one million sold in the United States since its introduction in 2000.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 6 2011 - 12:24pm

Saab production halted as supplier problems continue

Saab production at their Trollhättan plant has been stopped for the second time in two weeks due to an apparent non-payment issue with unnamed suppliers who are, in turn, refusing to deliver items needed for production.

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By John Matras Apr 6 2011 - 12:05pm

Lexus LF-Gh hybrid concept debuts at New York Auto Show, may hint at next gen GS

Lexus has released a teaser photo and information about a concept vehicle, dubbed the Lexus LF-Gh, that will debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and perhaps hint at next generation Lexus GS.

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By Keith Griffin Apr 6 2011 - 10:14am

Three Nights Left to Win a Ford Focus on The CW

Ford and the CW Network are teaming together to give away a new car every night this week, so tune in for your shot to win a 2012 Ford Focus.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 5 2011 - 5:08pm

Toyota announces price increases for nearly all US models

Toyota Motors recently issued their numbers for March 2011, showing that they were the only major automotive group to see a decline in March sales from 2010 and on top of that, the Japanese automaker has announced that most US models (including Scion and Lexus) will be receiving price increases.

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By Don Bain Apr 5 2011 - 4:52pm

Chevy Silverado shows its metal in heavy-duty competition

In a recent address to the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press, Tim Jackson, president of the Colorado Auto Dealers, told an assembled group of auto writers, auto dealers and Denver Auto Show producers, “Sales of the Chevy Silverado – a full-size pickup – are up 60 percent. Did you get that? Not six percent, but 60 percent – in this economy!”

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By Patrick Rall Apr 5 2011 - 1:06pm

Mercedes Benz recalls 137,000 M-Class SUVs for cruise control problems

Mercedes Benz is recalling 137,000 sport utility vehicles from the 2000-2004 model years over a cruise control problem that can prevent the system from disengaging the cruise control system when the brakes are applied.

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By John Matras Apr 5 2011 - 12:07pm

Dodge releases sketch of 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar

Dodge today released a sketch of the 2011 Dodge Charger Mopar, or as Dodge refers to it, the Mopar ’11 Charger, a follow-up to the 2010 Dodge Challenger Mopar. Dodge was mum on the details--they'll come later this month--but we know a little about this year's special MOPAR Dodge from what we know about last year's.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 5 2011 - 10:57am

Elena Ford arrested for drunk driving near Detroit

Elena Ford is Ford Motor Company’s director of global marketing as well as being the great great granddaughter of company founder Henry Ford but as of Sunday night around 11pm – Elena Ford is also an accused drunk driver.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 5 2011 - 10:16am

Bugatti joining the ultra high performance luxury sedan segment with the Galibier

The Bugatti 16C Galibier originally debuted at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show as nothing more than a concept but according to insider sources familiar with the matter, the Galibier has been given the greenlight by parent company Volkswagen Auto Group to build the super-premium luxury sedan.

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By Don Bain Apr 4 2011 - 8:19pm

Taking stock of the economy through the windshield

The economic outlook appears rosy viewed through the windshield, as manufacturer after manufacturer reports double-digit increases if not record sales last month. Chrysler reported first quarter sales up 51 percent over last year while General Motors saw a retail sales surge during the same period of over 38 percent.

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By John Matras Apr 4 2011 - 5:50pm

World premiere at Shanghai Auto Show slated for BMW 6-Series

BMW released photos today of the stunning new BMW 6-Series Coupe to have its world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show later this month.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 4 2011 - 5:47pm

GM slips from the top spot in March 2011 US sales

General Motors had a pretty good month in March 2011 with all of their American brands showing gains compared to March 2010 but in relation to the rest of the industry, GM ranked second to last in growth rate above only Toyota – dropping below Ford Motor Company in total US sales.

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By Don Bain Apr 4 2011 - 5:36pm

Traffic fatalities fall to the lowest level ever

Americans are driving more – roughly 21 billion more miles just last year. Despite more cars on the road logging more miles annually U.S. highway fatalities in 2010 dropped 3 percent from the previous year to the lowest levels in recorded history.

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By Don Bain Apr 4 2011 - 4:04pm

Top Buick/GMC dealer attracts 30 percent of business via mobile apps

The appropriately named Sellers Buick/GMC has been designated the top dealership for that brand in the country. They are not in Los Angeles or Chicago, but rather Farmington Hills, Michigan, about 90 minutes from Detroit’s Wayne County Airport. Using the services of a firm called Search Optics they racked up over $80 million in sales during 2010.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 4 2011 - 2:57pm

Ford tops everyone in March 2011 sales, Lincoln still struggles

Ford Motor Company sold 212,777 vehicles in the month of March, giving the company a 19.2% gain over March 2010 but more importantly, in selling this many vehicles, Ford Motor Company was the sales leader in the US market with the Ford brand leading the way.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 4 2011 - 1:15pm

Ford idles Mustang plant, Louisville truck plant in wake of Japanese earthquake

It has been almost a full month since the earthquake, tsunami and string of nuclear explosions rocked the Japanese auto industry and this week, Ford Motor Company has stopped production for the week of April 4th at their Louisville truck plant and the Flat Rock Mustang plant due to part shortages from Japanese suppliers.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 4 2011 - 12:08pm

Chrysler leads the US industry in March sales growth, Fiat arrives

March sales numbers are in and with a gain of 31%, the Chrysler Group leads the US auto industry in terms of year over year sales growth among major automotive groups.

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By John Matras Apr 4 2011 - 10:39am

New 2012 Volkswagen Beetle makes hip MTV debut with Black Eyed Peas

Once upon a time, new car debuts were held at auto shows media days previews in front of auto writers and news reporters. Not now, not with the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle--or as VW is calling it, the 21st Century Beetle--which will begin with a linkup to MTV in a global series of events on three continents and include live performances by the Black Eyed Peas and 2manydjs, with the New York event streamed live on the internet on April 18th.

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By Frank Sherosky Apr 2 2011 - 7:32pm

GM stock traders respond favorably to rise in March retail sales

General Motors (NYSE: GM) stock traders viewed March as a successful quarter for GM in the United States, as retail sales surged 38 percent for its four brands, driven by demand for Chevrolet’s all-new Cruze compact sedan. The stock surged Friday to $32.41 after testing the $30 level for several weeks.

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By John Matras Apr 1 2011 - 5:45pm

Toyota wins 'unintended acceleration' case in New York

Toyota won an "unintended acceleration" case in New York against an emergency-room doctor who claimed that his 2005 Scion tC "suddenly and without warning accelerated", not stopping until it hit a tree. Toyota countered that Dr. Amir Sitafalwalla stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 1 2011 - 5:40pm

The Chevrolet Volt outsells the Nissan Leaf in March 2011

Sales numbers from March are trickling in and for the third month in a row, the Chevrolet Volt has beaten the Nissan Leaf in the battle of the “green” heavy weights.

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By Keith Griffin Apr 1 2011 - 5:35pm

Ford Beats GM in March Sales

Ford edged GM in total sales in March with 212,777 vehicles to 206,621 total sales with both companies showing double-digit increases over February sales.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 1 2011 - 3:55pm

BMW M3 Pickup is the fastest April Fool’s joke ever

We have all, at some point, fallen prey to some stupid joke or prank played in honor of the first day of April but with the new BMW M3 Pickup, the German automaker has offered up an April Fool’s joke that the performance vehicle world isn’t likely to forget.

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By Patrick Rall Apr 1 2011 - 3:07pm

Mustang rebounds but falls short of Camaro in March 2011 sales

he numbers from around the industry are trickling in on this April Fool’s Day and GM has won the battle for March 2011, as the Chevrolet Camaro lead the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger in monthly sales – marking the third straight month that the Bowtie bruiser has lead the segment in sales.

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By John Matras Apr 1 2011 - 1:57pm

Dodge and Fast Five join for promo and prizes

It's called product placement, and when Dodge can have 2010 and 2011 Dodge Chargers in Fast Five, the latest installment of the Fast and Furious movies, it's a match made in Hollywood, exported from Detroit with prizes you can win.

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By Frank Sherosky Apr 1 2011 - 11:02am

Jobs Report not affecting auto industry as much as dollar, earthquake and oil

Friday’s jobs report says the economy added 216,000 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate dropped to 8.8%. Question is, not how it affects today's trading, how will it affect the auto industry when the dollar is still weak, earthquake effects are still here and oil tensions are still in play?

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By Don Bain Apr 1 2011 - 5:34am

Innovation Motorcade slated for Washington, DC April 19

U.S. Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu, will launch Earth Week in the nation’s Capitol as the electric drive industry highlights advances in electric drive systems on April 19. A motorcade of battery, hybrid and fuel cell powered vehicles will proceed through Washington D.C. as part of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference.

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