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 Feb 2 2011 - 2:22pm

BMW Subsidiary Working on Subway of the Future

BMW Group subsidiary DesignworksUSA is working with Siemens to develop the design of the new Metro Inspiro, which has us inspired if this what the subway of the future is going to look like.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2011 - 1:38pm

Ford's 2011 January sales gain while Lincoln struggles

Ford Motor Company has rolled out a handful of new models like the Explorer and Fiesta for 2011, helping the automaker maintain a steady rate of growth but in the absence of the Mercury brand, Lincoln dealerships struggle without new models.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 2 2011 - 12:51pm

Toyota stock breakout at open reflects loyalty and conquest rates

Toyota’s recent sales report shows loyalty and conquest sales returning to historical levels; and the stock breakout reflects that performance.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2011 - 12:47pm

Chrysler Group shows promising growth in January 2011 sales

2011 promises to be a big year for the Chrysler Group with the upcoming addition of the Fiat brand and the addition of a huge spread of new models, but even as consumers wait for the 2011 vehicles to reach showrooms, Chrysler saw a 23% improvement over January 2010.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2011 - 11:58am

Cadillac stays strong, helps GM lead the Big 3 in January sales

Cadillac was the strongest automotive brand in the US for January 2011 with their nearly-50% growth compared to last January helping General Motors to be the strongest of the American automakers in terms of both percentage growth and units sold.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 2 2011 - 11:49am

2011 Dakar Rally proves compressed natural gas a viable vehicle fuel

Out of the 55 finishers from a field of 156 starting vehicles, CNG powered race cars placed 25th, 29th and 48th for the extreme 2011 Dakar rally.

By Patrick Rall Feb 2 2011 - 11:02am

Volkswagen Passat under investigation for ignition failure, fires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an investigation of certain Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons over ignition failures that have allegedly led to engine fires in the most extreme cases.

By Keith Griffin Feb 2 2011 - 10:09am

Semi-Finalists for World Car and World Green Car of the Year Announced

The 10 semi-finalists for the World Car of the Year and six semi-finalists for World Green Car of the Year have been announced.

By Keith Griffin Feb 2 2011 - 7:52am

Hyundai Will Report Monthly CAFE Numbers

In addition to reporting its continuously upbeat sales numbers, Hyundai will now report its monthly CAFE numbers to demonstrate the government’s goal of 50 mpg corporate average fuel economy numbers are attainable.

By Keith Griffin Feb 2 2011 - 7:22am

Rolls-Royce Hires Jaguar Designer to Maintain its Winning Ways

Rolls-Royce, which has been winning design awards for its new Ghost, has hired Giles Taylor away from Jaguar.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 1 2011 - 9:34pm

DOE funded innovation to triple photosynthesis for hydrogen fuel

The Department of Energy recently hosted Dr. Tasios Melis, the scientist behind the DOE funded innovation that promises to triple the productivity of photosynthesis in plants and algae to generate hydrogen.

By Keith Griffin Feb 1 2011 - 9:33pm

Lexus IS350 Combines Power with All-Wheel Drive for a Good Winter Combination

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2011 - 7:16pm

NHTSA investigating Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti QX4 for corrosion concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into certain model year Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX4 sport utility vehicles over suspension corrosion concerns that could cause a loss of steering in the worst situations.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2011 - 5:48pm

Toyota offering buyout options for US employees

Today, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A sent a letter to their 6,100 headquarters employees stating that they are offering contract buyouts for any company workers who are interested in leaving with a handsome severance package.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2011 - 5:08pm

Camaro comfortably outsells Mustang, Challenger in January 2011

January certainly isn’t the ideal sales month for the Big 3’s rear wheel drive muscle cars, but the Camaro managed to outsell the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger even though the high performance Chevy saw an 11% drop in sales compared to January last year.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2011 - 4:39pm

Chevrolet Volt stomps Nissan Leaf in first month of 2011

Sales numbers from around the industry for January 2011 are trickling in as the year of the electric car begins and in the first month, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt outsold the 2011 Nissan Leaf by a ratio of over 3.5 to 1.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2011 - 3:38pm

GMC sends US military and their families to the NFL Pro Bowl

The NFL Pro Bowl is held every year in beautiful Honolulu Hawaii and this year, GMC offered 400 tickets to the men and women of the US armed forces to bring their families out to enjoy the National Football Leagues annual all-star event.

By Keith Griffin Feb 1 2011 - 1:50pm

Bonham Features Cars of 60s Icons Kennedy and Lennon

The Bonham Important Motor Cars and Fine Automobilia at the Grand Palais in Paris this Saturday features two cars tied to ‘60s icons Jackie Kennedy Onassis and John Lennon.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2011 - 12:45pm

General Motors to provide Texas-built SUVs for Super Bowl XLV

General Motors’ GMC division is the official automotive sponsor of the NFL and for the super-active week leading up to Super Bowl XLV in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, General Motors will provide locally built GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade models as courtesy vehicles for league and team officials.

By Patrick Rall Feb 1 2011 - 11:39am

Hedge fund lawsuit against Porsche dismissal appealed

In late December, a US District Judge in New York dismissed the multi-billion dollar lawsuit filed by Black Diamond Offshore and Elliott Associates LP against Porsche for the investing impact felt by their failed attempt to buy up a massive chunk of Volkswagen and not surprisingly, that dismissal has been appealed by Black Diamond and Elliot on the behalf of their 39 plaintiffs.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 1 2011 - 11:32am

GM stock tepid after January sales rise 23-percent

General Motors dealers in the United States reported 178,896 total sales in January, a 23-percent increase from a year ago for the company’s four brands.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 1 2011 - 10:43am

Volt increasing traffic onto Chevy dealer showroom floors

Even before Chevrolet Volts arrive at dealerships, showroom and web traffic has increased.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 31 2011 - 8:27pm

Global markets still lacking a global automotive ETF

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) cover just about every industry and sector except the one that is growing by leaps and bounds in emerging markets - the global auto industry.

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2011 - 3:44pm

Production begins for the 2011 Camaro Convertible

Today in General Motors’ Oshawa Assembly Plant in Canada, production of the new 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible began and NASCAR legends Rick Hendrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were on hand for the momentous occasion.

By Keith Griffin Jan 31 2011 - 3:05pm

Kiplinger Announces Best in Class Vehicles for 2011

Kiplinger has announced its Best in Class new vehicles for 2011 and only one domestic vehicle is in the mix.

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2011 - 2:35pm

Chrysler announces bonuses for American and Canadian workers

Chrysler has announced that they will be issuing performance bonuses for many American and Canadian employees with hourly workers getting around $750 as soon as next week.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 31 2011 - 1:40pm

2011 Philadelphia Auto Show attendance rises for opening weekend

The 2011 Phildelphia Auto Show is showing an upward attendance growth trend like the Detroit Auto Show, with a rise in attendance of 28.4% thus far.

By Patrick Rall Jan 31 2011 - 1:16pm

The 2012 Shelby Cobra 50th Anniversary Edition sells out

Earlier this month, Shelby American announced that they would be producing a special set of limited edition modern Shelby Cobra roadsters to commemorate the 50th anniversary and today, Shelby announced that these 50 new Cobras sold out in less than 48 hours after going on sale.

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.

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