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 Keith Griffin Jan 31 2011 - 11:56am

Half of States May Offer Electric Vehicle Benefits

Up to half of the 50 states may provide benefits to owners of electric vehicles not available to those who drive internal combustion vehicles.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 31 2011 - 10:54am

GM stock following mood of Friday's general market selloff

Despite the rebound move just before the State of the Union Address, General Motors (NYSE: GM) is showing weakness from Friday's close, even after the first hour of Monday morning trading.

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2011 - 10:47am

Ram brand unveils their plug-in electric hybrid at the DC Auto Show

Almost a year ago, the Chrysler Group announced that their Ram brand (then Dodge Ram trucks) would be offering a small fleet of plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) trucks using the popular 5.7L Hemi and at the Washington DC Auto Show, the new Ram Hybrid made its formal debut.

By Keith Griffin Jan 31 2011 - 10:07am

Jordin Sparks Brings Anti-Texting Campaign to Super Bowl

Jordin Sparks and Allstate are bringing the "X the TXT: DSGN8 Before You Drive" anti-texting campaign to the Jordin Sparks Experience, an annual gala for Sparks Charities held just before the Super Bowl.

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2011 - 10:02am

Mazda will build a Mazda5-based vehicle for Nissan

Mazda has announced that they will be producing a version of their popular Mazda5 to be rebadged and sold as a Nissan starting in May but the two automakers only intend to sell this Mazda-built Nissan compact minivan in Japan.

By Keith Griffin Jan 31 2011 - 7:51am

January New Car Sales Show Strong Growth

Edmunds.com is predicting that January sales figures will reveal strong growth in new car sales compared to January 2010 with a strong indication that 2011 could see 12.5 million light vehicle sales.

By Keith Griffin Jan 30 2011 - 9:24pm

Three Mercedes B-Class F-Cells To Circumnavigate the Globe.

Just in time for the 125th birthday of the automobile, three Mercedes B-class F-cells are off on a journey to circumnavigate the globe.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 30 2011 - 12:59pm

Egypt unrest could topple its auto industry relations

As the Egyptian nation finds itself in the throes of civil unrest, the investors in their auto industry watch with great angst how Mubarak handles the situation.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 29 2011 - 8:04pm

Cella Energy achievement may make hydrogen fill-up a reality

Cella Energy Ltd. just may have leaped over one of the major barriers to the widespread adoption of safe, low-cost storage hydrogen for automobiles and trucks.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 29 2011 - 12:15am

Carl Benz invented automobile this day 125 years ago

It was 125 years ago today, Carl Benz taught the world to play, as he filed an application in Berlin for a patent on his three-wheeled motor car.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2011 - 6:36pm

BMW announces information on their new turbocharged 4-cylinder

We have known for some time that BMW would be introducing a turbocharged 4-cylinder in the US market and today, the automaker has revealed some official specs on the new turbo 4.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2011 - 5:38pm

Ferrari unveils their newest race car – the Ferrari F150

To the average American car buyer, the name F150 is most commonly associated with the bestselling half-ton pickup from Ford but as of today, the racing world connects the name to the newest Formula 1 race car from Team Ferrari.

By Keith Griffin Jan 28 2011 - 5:21pm

Nissan Passed Honda in Total Global Sales

Thanks to a strong presence in China, Nissan has passed Honda in total global sales.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2011 - 2:43pm

Lamborghini unveils the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore

Lamborghini has used this week’s Qatar Motor Show to unveil the newest limited edition package for the Gallardo – the LP 560-4 Bicolore.

By Keith Griffin Jan 28 2011 - 2:02pm

Auto Dealers Resist Plan To Pay Plug-in Hybrid Tax Credit

Members of the National Auto Dealers Association are resistant to a White House plan to have dealers pay the plug-in hybrid tax credit directly to consumers.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2011 - 12:57pm

Chrysler halts minivan production in Windsor due to supplier shortages

First Ford stopped production of the 2011 F150 due to supplier shortages and now we know that next week, Chrysler will be halting production of the popular 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country due for the same supplier issues as Ford.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2011 - 12:12pm

Ford announces $6.6 billion profit for 2010

Ford has announced their net income for Q4 of 2010 along with the profit for the entire year and in the “rebound year” from the disaster of 2009, Ford Motor Company earned a whopping $6.6 billion.

By Keith Griffin Jan 28 2011 - 12:02pm

Study Shows Diesel Engines Recuperate Extra Cost Quickly

Carnegie Mellon University has released a study of diesel engines that show they recuperate their extra cost quickly.

By Patrick Rall Jan 28 2011 - 11:04am

Gumpert to unveil the new Tornante at Geneva Motor show

Gumpert has announced that they will introduce the second vehicle in their lineup when the new Tornante debuts in March at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 28 2011 - 10:14am

Ford stock plunges 7 percent on open after 4th quarter profits drop

After closing up in anticipation of a good annual report, Ford stock (NYSE: F) plunged on the open after a dismal 4th quarter profit report.

By Keith Griffin Jan 28 2011 - 8:55am

Ford Smart Intersection Could Help Increase Safety

Ford has privately funded a one-of-a-kind smart intersection that could dramatically help increase safety by cutting down collisions.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 28 2011 - 12:10am

Stop-start technology especially challenging for micro-hybrid engineers

Denso, a Tier 1 supplier, showed two alternatives at 2011 NAIAS that serve the micro-hybrid segment of stop-start technology.

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2011 - 5:50pm

The 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe hits the scales

When the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe was unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show earlier this month, the performance world was introduced to the latest and greatest M vehicle and thanks to the folks at Axis of Oversteer, we know have an official real world curb weight for the new BMW M Coupe.

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2011 - 3:55pm

261mpg Volkswagen XL1 to see limited production for the US

Earlier this week, the Volkswagen XL1 Concept made its debut at the Qatar Motor Show and today we have comments from the German automaker suggesting that this 261 mile per gallon diesel-hybrid will see production with some of them coming to the United States.

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2011 - 1:34pm

2011 Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 added to 2011 IIHS Top Safety Pick Award list

Chrysler Group announced this morning that the redesigned 2011 Dodge Charger and 2011 Chrysler 300 sedans have been added to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) list of the 2011 Top Safety Award picks – bringing the automaker to 7 vehicles on the list of 68 for 2011.

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2011 - 12:23pm

Ford stops production of new trucks due to supplier shortages

This week, Ford Motor Company was forced to halt production at their Dearborn, Michigan truck plant due to some suppliers’ inability to keep up with the demand of the rapidly recovering auto industry.

By Patrick Rall Jan 27 2011 - 11:38am

NHTSA investigating 2010 Ford Fusion over wheel stud risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of the 2010 Ford Fusion over a possible safety concern caused by failing wheel studs.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 27 2011 - 10:47am

Electric Car Prophet Agassi: $8 Israel gas cause for change

CNBC’s Erin Burnett just gave a short interview with Shai Agassi in Davos at the World Economic Forum about his startup, Better Place, and his opinion of electric cars in Israel.

By Keith Griffin Jan 27 2011 - 7:20am

Suzuki Super Bowl Ad Strategy Promotes Kizashi

Suzuki's Super Bowl ad strategy is to save a few bucks and go regional in its top 14 markets to promote its all-wheel drive Kizashi. Makes sense in light of dismal sales numbers in 2010.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 27 2011 - 12:06am

Two Michigan congressmen misguiding the hybrid EV incentive debate

Taking a self-appointed cue from President Obama's State of the Union Address, Rep. Sander Levin and Sen. Carl Levin of Michigan are obviously in favor of any incentive without reservation that supposedly supports Michigan jobs over more level-headed technologies.

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