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 Feb 21 2011 - 11:27pm

2011 Buick Regal Turbo gets flex fuel capability

Plenty of auto manufacturers have turbo chargers. Not all of them have the ability to run various blends of gasoline up to E85 like the 2011 Buick Regal Turbo.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 21 2011 - 10:06pm

Oil price tensions in Libya might impact American driving habits

U.S. markets, including Nymex floor trading, may have been closed Monday for America’s Presidents Day holiday, but world tensions about Libya did not take any break and sent oil prices in the futures market spiking over $108 per barrel; and on its heels are gasoline prices.

By Don Bain Feb 21 2011 - 6:39pm

BMW enters The Age of Electric Autos with BMW i

BMW is testing the Electric Mini and the ActiveE BMW as a prelude to their new sub-brand BMW i. The lower case “i” is a portent of the decade of unprecendented “innovation” we are now entering as well as BMW's “intention” to be among the leaders of this evolution.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 21 2011 - 5:54pm

Modernized 356 Porsche envisioned by a designer from Armenia

Thanks to freedom of expression, education and global communications, industrial design ideas now come from every part of the world, like the modernized 356 Porsche envisioned by Tigran Lalayan of Armenia.

By Don Bain Feb 21 2011 - 5:10pm

The personal cars of recent Presidents may surprise you

By Don Bain Feb 21 2011 - 2:26pm

Ford Fiesta recognized globally as one of the safest small cars

The ever-present Ford Fiesta is winning safety awards around the globe as researchers in four continents discover its virtues.

By Keith Griffin Feb 21 2011 - 10:06am

Volvo Unveils Plug-in Diesel Hybrid Version of V60

Volvo has unveiled a plug-in diesel hybrid version of its V60 that goes on sale in 2012.

By Keith Griffin Feb 21 2011 - 8:26am

Hyundai Sponsor of Cricket World Cup in India

Keeping with its global philosophy to plant its name firmly in front of sports fans, Hyundai is sponsoring the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India, one of the world's strongest emerging auto markets.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 20 2011 - 8:36pm

Ford awarded 2011 Best New Technology for rear inflatable seat belts

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show awarded Ford's rear inflatable seat belt as Best New Technology.

By Don Bain Feb 20 2011 - 8:17pm

Toyota announces the plural of Prius is Prii

Toyota announced today the public referendum on what multiple models of the iconic Prius should be called was decided to be Prii, presumably pronounced “pre-eye.” The polling on the plural Prius name began Jan. 10 during the 2011 NAIAS industry event in Detroit.

By Don Bain Feb 20 2011 - 5:18pm

Audi celebrates 80 years of Front-Wheel-Drive

By Keith Griffin Feb 19 2011 - 8:07pm

Rolls-Royce Will Debut a Fully Electric Phantom in Geneva

On the heels of BMW announcing major electric vehicle plans, Rolls-Royce has announced it will unveil a 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1.

By Keith Griffin Feb 18 2011 - 4:45pm

Ferrari 458 Italia Named Robb Report Car of the Year

The Robb Report has selected the Ferrari 458 Italia as its 2011 Car of the Year and praising it as a “shocking demonstration of just how much improvement can be brought to an already near-perfect sports car."

By Don Bain Feb 18 2011 - 4:35pm

Comerica: auto affordability improving though rates rising

The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle requires 23.2 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter of 2010, an advance in affordability of 0.5 weeks. Consumers on average spent $700 less (a 3 percent decrease) on a new car. At the same time, the financial costs of a new car increased as the average interest rate on car loans rose 0.5 percent.

By Don Bain Feb 18 2011 - 4:02pm

Jaguar named Customer Service Champ by J.D. Power

Jaguar North America was recognized at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable in Las Vegas yesterday as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion — one of only 40 companies so distinguished this year.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 18 2011 - 3:13pm

Autorama 2011 and the Ridler Award coming to Detroit Feb 25-27

Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.

By Patrick Rall Feb 18 2011 - 2:27pm

NASCAR remembers Dale Earnhardt Sr. at the 2011 Daytona 500

When the 53rd Daytona 500 begins this coming Sunday, it will be an exciting day for the race teams and fans alike, but it will also be the somber 10th anniversary of racing legend Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s on-track death the during the last lap of the 2001 “Great American Race”.

By Keith Griffin Feb 18 2011 - 1:47pm

New Toyota Campaign Explains Why It's Number One

Toyota's new marketing campaign carries the bold theme "#1 for a Reason."

By Don Bain Feb 18 2011 - 1:35pm

Lexus to release 175 IS C350 F Sport Special Editions in 2011

When it comes to open air driving, the buyer with deep pockets has a wide array of models to choose from. Nevertheless few of them deliver the power, performance and sheer pulchritude of the IS C350 F Sport Special Edition, available this month. The 175 to be built make only about five for every U.S. city with a population over 500,000.

By Patrick Rall Feb 18 2011 - 12:44pm

Former Chrysler dealerships suing the US Treasury

Sixty-four Chrysler dealerships from thirty states have filed a lawsuit against the US Treasury Department for a violation of the dealership owner’s 5th Amendment right stemming from the government-assisted closure of almost 800 dealerships in 2009.

By Patrick Rall Feb 18 2011 - 12:02pm

Toyota seeks dismissal of unintended acceleration suits

Since the first unintended acceleration lawsuit closed last year with Toyota paying out a hefty $10 million dollars, the Japanese automaker has been bracing for the impact of the class action suits based around their problematic vehicles but with the NHTSA/NASA announcement that no electronic defects were found, Toyota has requested that the class action suits be dismissed.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 18 2011 - 11:28am

Tesla stock still trading below 50 day moving average

Tesla stock is still selling off, after its recent quarter and year end report touched with positive future statements about the S-Drive being on schedule for mid-2012 delivery.

By Keith Griffin Feb 18 2011 - 9:44am

BMW Top Exporter in United States

According to U.S. Department of Commerce figures, BMW is the top exporter of automobiles in the United States.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 18 2011 - 12:35am

Chevrolet evolves MyLink with OnStar to challenge Ford Sync infotainment system

Coming soon to a Chevrolet dealer near you will be a higher level of in-vehicle wireless connectivity and customized infotainment options for the 2012 Chevy Volt and Equinox called My Link.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2011 - 5:45pm

GM, Chrysler won't be at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

Ford, General Motors and Chrysler all skipped the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show and as the planning is well underway for the 2011 show being held in December, General Motors and Chrysler have both turned down the invitation and Ford has yet to decide one way or the other.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2011 - 4:43pm

The 2012 Honda Civic is announced in five trimlines

Honda gave us our first look at the 2012 Civic sedan and coupe at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show but today, the Japanese automaker dropped the official information on the 2012 Honda Civic - including the Hybrid, HF, GX, Si, and standard models.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2011 - 3:49pm

New Video of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 with interior shots

The replacement to the long-popular Lamborghini Murciélago – the new Aventador LP700-4 – is set to debut next month at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show but today a video surfaced offering us a great look at the car from all sorts of angles including a look at the interior of the new Lambo supercar.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2011 - 3:20pm

Chrysler Group covers the HQ building with a 2011 Chrysler 200

The Chrysler Group has used their massive headquarters building alongside I-75 as a billboard several times in the past year, with the 2011 Grand Cherokee and new Ram Heavy Duty adorning the outside of the skyscraper and now the redesigned 2011 Chrysler 200 has taken its place on the company digs in Auburn Hills.

By Patrick Rall Feb 17 2011 - 2:17pm

New Hyundai i40 Wagon shown ahead of Geneva debut

When the Geneva Motor Show opens next month there will be a flurry of exciting new vehicles and while Hyundai is using the Geneva show to formally unveil the new i40 Wagon, the Korean automaker has released some information and pictures ahead of the Suisse debut.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 17 2011 - 1:58pm

Ram Trucks with natural gas could set a new trend in America

The U.S. may have become the world’s largest producer of natural gas, but it will take the smaller manufacturer, Chrysler Group operated by Fiat SpA, to bring it to fruition in the Ram truck brand.

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