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 Frank Sherosky Mar 1 2011 - 2:09pm

Trelleborg advances light-weight brake pedal using water injection technology

As weight reduction becomes more of an issue with hybrid and electric vehicles, Trelleborg Automotive is using advanced water injection technology to make the one part that touches every driver much lighter - the brake pedal.

By Don Bain Mar 1 2011 - 1:49pm

The ponderous Bentley Supersports claims it's lost weight

The undeniably gorgeous Bentley Continental Supersports convertible will appear in Geneva this week after recently setting an Ice-speed record on the frozen plains of the Baltic Sea. The question is whether it’s new titanium frame has managed to trim down the bombshell’s three-ton curb weight.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2011 - 12:57pm

Subaru: Toyota-based sports car is coming to the US with RWD

Subaru has made a name for itself in the US performance market thanks to a rally-proven all-wheel-drive system mated to their turbocharged Boxer engines but when the Toyota-based Subaru sports car hits the US market it will not feature AWD or a turbocharged Boxer engine.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2011 - 12:00pm

The Saab Phoenix Concept debuts in Geneva

Even though Saab has introduced a few new vehicles since being purchased by Spyker, all of the production models we have seen since the merger were designed mostly by GM but with the opening of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, we have our first look at the first vehicle fully designed by the Spyker-controlled Saab – the Saab Phoenix Concept.

By Frank Sherosky Mar 1 2011 - 11:47am

A123 Systems stock shaky after 2010 net earnings loss of 1.56 per share

Despite 2010 total revenue being up and product revenue being down, A123 Systems (Nasdaq: AONE) stock appears shaky due to net earnings loss of $1.56 per share.

By Patrick Rall Mar 1 2011 - 11:03am

The Fiat 500 Coupe by Zagato debuts at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show

The Fiat brand has been turning heads in the US as the Italian compact makes its return to the American market but as the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opened this morning, Fiat is turning heads with a sexy coupe concept based on the 2012 500 with help from Zagato.

By Don Bain Feb 28 2011 - 4:57pm

The Microbus reincarnated - the VW Bulli comes out in Geneva

The world's first van was invented in 1950 and called the Microbus in America and the Bulli in Europe. That design elicited a cult following worldwide that still exists today. Whether the Microbus with a 21st Century makeover will still strike a major chord with buyers around the world remains to be seen.

By Patrick Rall Feb 28 2011 - 3:00pm

Holden Series II Cruze introduced with new engines, sporty new trimlines

General Motors’ Austrailian Holden brand has introduced their new Series II Cruze and while it looks a great deal like the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, the Holden version offers more interior goodies and drivetrain options.

By Don Bain Feb 28 2011 - 2:15pm

New book illuminates complexity of auto body design

The market demands that new and fresh car designs be developed and brought into production quickly, requiring decision makers to have a firm command of the principles involved in structural design for real world performance.

By Keith Griffin Feb 28 2011 - 2:07pm

Hyundai Most Fuel Efficient Manufacturer in February

TrueCar.com is out with a new report that shows Hyundai and Honda were tied as the most fuel-efficient manufacturers based on their sales for February 2011.

By Don Bain Feb 28 2011 - 1:16pm

True Car, Inc. releases study of online auto buyers

The established authority on online car sales has discovered online buyers like knowing what others have paid for the same car over the last 30 days. Though more sophisticated in some ways, the research also found that buyers have little idea how much profit dealers make on a sale.

By Patrick Rall Feb 28 2011 - 1:13pm

The Ferrari FF could be the most capable supercar ever

The Ferrari FF is unlike any vehicle ever to come from the Maranello, Italy-based supercar builder so it is fitting that the company would issue a video showing this unique high performance car doing things that no other Ferrari could, including dashing through the deep snow of the mountains and ripping along a rough desert road – showing that the FF is possibly the most capable supercar ever built.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 28 2011 - 1:08pm

Winners of Detroit Autorama 2011 Ridler Award celebrate on Cobo Floor

Captured video events on the floor of Cobo center show Bruce Ricks and his team from Sapulta, OK celebrating and posing after winning the 2011 Ridler Award, which includes the Builder Award as well at the Detroit Autorama 2011.

By Patrick Rall Feb 28 2011 - 12:31pm

Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne received no cash salary in 2010

This past Friday, Chrysler Group LLC issued a 300 page report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to the first full calendar year of the automaker under new parent company Fiat and included in that SEC filing was the new that Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne received no cash payments in 2010.

By Keith Griffin Feb 28 2011 - 12:23pm

Production Version of Opel Ampera Being Unveiled at Geneva

The production version of the Opel Ampera is being unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show and it's got Chevrolet Volt written all over it.

By Keith Griffin Feb 28 2011 - 11:12am

2011 Volvo S60 Not Naughty as Marketing Implies - It's a Nice Premium Sedan

By Patrick Rall Feb 28 2011 - 10:51am

NHTSA opts against a recall of Jeep Wranglers for fuel spillage

Since August 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defect Investigations has been looking into a large number of fuel spillage complaints relating to the 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler but the NHTSA has closed the investigations – citing that no recall is necessary.

By Patrick Rall Feb 28 2011 - 9:55am

BMW bringing the Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring to Geneva

Alpina has a long history of making high performance versions of the newest BMW non-performance models along with adding even more luxurious interior amenities and when the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens, show-goers will be introduced to the new Alpina B5 BiTurbo Touring – based on the BMW 5-Series wagon.

By Keith Griffin Feb 28 2011 - 7:56am

Kia Title Sponsor of New Kia 200

Kia is the new title sponsor of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge at Homestead-Miami Speedway – creating a race called the Kia 200.

By Don Bain Feb 28 2011 - 12:30am

Pricing for the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid set at $53,700

The 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid will give you 360 horsepower plus a combined fuel economy rating of 29.5 mpg. That translates to power, luxury and performance, with a bit of green cachet, for under $54K.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 27 2011 - 11:38pm

Winner of Detroit Autorama 2011 Ridler Award is 1956 Ford convertible

The verdict is final as the judges have chosen Entry Number 1600, the 1956 Ford convertible owned Bruce Ricks from Sapulta, OK for the Detroit Autorama 2011 Ridler Award.

By Don Bain Feb 27 2011 - 9:55pm

Ford and Sollers announce joint venture to build, sell cars in Russia

The 50/50 partnership will involve production facilities in the St. Petersberg region and the Republic of Tartarstan. An application has been submitted to the Russian government to participate in the new Industrial Assembly policy.

By Don Bain Feb 27 2011 - 5:38pm

Kbb.com names top 10 family cars of 2011

The family of today comes in as many shapes and sizes as the vehicles best suited to them. In the distant past this was simply a choice of a sedan or station wagon from a handful of makes and models. Now the head of household has to choose from a dizzying array or minivans, crossovers, SUVs and hatchbacks of all different sizes.

By Keith Griffin Feb 27 2011 - 7:38am

Worst Oil To Put in Your Engine

The Petroleum Quality Institute of America is out with advice on what is the worst oil to put in your engine and it might surprise you where you can buy it.

By Patrick Rall Feb 25 2011 - 10:24pm

The Federal Government wants out of the GM deal

As part of the controversial “bailout”, the US Federal Government ended up owning a large portion of General Motors which, though the IPO translated into a great many shares of stock but according to The Detroit News, the feds might try to sell off their portion of the automaker even if that means taking a loss.

By Patrick Rall Feb 25 2011 - 8:09pm

Soave: the US Fiat rollout is behind schedule

Today at a media event at the Chrysler Tech Center, Fiat brand CEO Laura Soave stated that the US brand rollout is behind schedule as we rapidly near the date that the company had hoped to have the bulk of their new Fiat dealerships up and running.

By Patrick Rall Feb 25 2011 - 7:29pm

Toyota’s first unintended acceleration settlement approved

Toyota’s first settlement stemming from the unintended acceleration that has spurred a recall of over 14 million vehicles has been approved by the California Superior Court, with $10 million being paid to the family who lost four members when the Lexus ES350 in which they were riding accelerated out of control.

By Patrick Rall Feb 25 2011 - 6:03pm

The Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback revealed ahead of Geneva

The new Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will officially meet the world when the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens next month but today, we have our first official look at the sporty 5-door hatchback in the flesh.

By Don Bain Feb 25 2011 - 4:24pm

More info revealed on the Mini Rocketman ahead of Geneva

The essence of the MINI Cooper has been distilled into the Mini Rocketman – an awesome design that even when motionless looks like it could suddenly jump at any moment. It will first be revealed “in the flesh” at the Geneva Auto Show March 3-13.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 25 2011 - 4:11pm

Detroit Autorama 2011 announces Pirelli Great 8 Finalists for Ridler Award

Autorama 2011 officially opened in Detroit today for public viewing, and the officials announced the Pirelli Great 8, the finalists for the coveted Ridler Award.

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