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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 16 2011 - 9:46am

Volt battery uses Dana Corp fins to maintain temperature

Every battery has its own temperature sweet spot that makes it ideal to transfer electron for power; so the Chevrolet Volt uses fins designed by Dana Corp to keep its pack within a 2 degree centigrade spread.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 16 2011 - 9:21am

Shell Predicts Energy Use Will Triple by 2050 Because of China, India

Shell is out with a report on global energy use that predicts demand could triple from 2000 to 2050 because of demands from China and India.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 15 2011 - 4:42pm

Ford submits Mustang body for 2013 Sprint Cup Season

The famous Ford Mustang made its NASCAR introduction last year in the Nationwide Series (formerly known as Busch Grand National) and ESPN is reporting that Ford Racing has submitted a 2011 Mustang-based body for NASCAR’s “big leagues”, hoping to gain approval in time for the 2013 Sprint Cup season.

By Don Bain Feb 15 2011 - 3:37pm

Now you have seen it all: an Electric BMW

BMW makes Mini Coopers, so technically it’s not the first electric “BMW.” Nevertheless, just take a look at the other electric cars on the market. Chevy’s Volt, Nissan’s Leaf, the coming electric Focus, the planned Volvo entry - they are all small cars! Though this is no mid-size sedan, it is based on the BMW 1-series coupe and carries a truckload of technological advances we would’ve thought still a few furlongs down the road to the future.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 15 2011 - 3:31pm

AeroVironment completes first installation of Smart Charging Systems for EVs

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) announced that it has begun shipping and installing its UL-listed single-family and multi-unit residential Smart Charging Dock for full electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 15 2011 - 3:08pm

Ram Introducing New Version of Popular Ram 1500

On the tails of its announcement of the Ram 1500 Tradesmen at the Chicago Auto Show, Ram has announced it is introducing a new version of its popular 1500.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 15 2011 - 2:31pm

General Motors to add new models in Chinese market

Today, General Motors CEO and Chairman Dan Akerson spoke before a group of media in Beijing China, where he offered a look at the future efforts of the company in the booming Chinese auto industry.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 15 2011 - 2:09pm

Grand Cherokee Selected Official Winter Vehicle of New England

The New England Motor Press Association has overwhelmingly selected the Jeep Grand Cherokee as its Official Winter Vehicle of New England.

By Don Bain Feb 15 2011 - 1:10pm

Daimler Gets Smart from Penske Auto Group

Daimler and the Penske Auto Group are in the process of transitioning the distribution rights, management, sales and marketing activities of smart USA from Penske Automotive Group to Mercedes-Benz USA. The transition should be completed by the end of June.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 15 2011 - 1:04pm

GM UAW hourly workers could see $4,000 in bonuses

Last week, TorqueNews.com brought you the news that General Motors plans to pay profit sharing bonuses to their hourly union autoworkers (UAW) that could exceed the highest profit-sharing bonuses in the company history and if a new report proves to be true, those bonuses could actually be even higher – with an average of $4,000 paid to these hourly workers.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 15 2011 - 12:10pm

Lancia to feature rebadged Chrysler’s in Geneva

When the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens next month, the Lancia brand will feature a spread of new vehicles including rebadged versions of the 2011 Chrysler 300, 2011 Chrysler 200 and the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country all sporting Lancia model names.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 15 2011 - 11:31am

Nissan Juke compares with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2011

It’s February and Nissan knows what that means for the Juke - time to be proud sponsor of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2011 and make a comparison, Model vs Model.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 15 2011 - 11:12am

Suzuki recalls SX4, Grand Vitara for tensioner failures

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of certain 2009-2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVs and 2010-2011 SX4 compacts over serpentine belt tensioner failures that could cause a wide variety of problems.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 15 2011 - 9:08am

Scuderi Group expands operations into Asia

Scuderi Group, the engine development company that has reengineered the conventional four-stroke into engine into a split cycle capable of gasoline, natural-gas or hydrogen power, announced the opening of its new Japan office.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 15 2011 - 7:46am

World Ice Speed Record Broken in Bentley Convertible

It sounds like a stunt Ezra Dyer would pull over at Automobile magazine. The world speed record on ice has been shattered in a convertible – the Bentley Continental Supersports convertible to be precise.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 14 2011 - 11:37pm

DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 14 2011 - 8:07pm

Toyota stock flying high since being cleared for electronic flaws

Since Toyota (NYSE: TM) received a clean bill of health that ruled out electronic flaws, the market has rewarded the stock with higher highs and higher lows.

By Don Bain Feb 14 2011 - 4:30pm

Only "trendsetters" picked up by the Fashion Force

If these cops picked you up it was because you were STYLIN’ and they wanted to give you a ride to your next destination in true Mercedes style.

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By Don Bain Feb 14 2011 - 2:18pm

Audi is the winner of 2011 AUTO BILD design award

A select panel of distinguished jurors picked the Audi A7 Sportback as the winner of 10 eligible vehicles in the Auto Bild Design Summit Feb. 11 by a wide margin. The five-door coupe received spectacular praise from jurors recognized for their expertise in the field.

By Don Bain Feb 14 2011 - 12:41pm

South Korean U.S. auto sales set new record

It was announced by the South Korean Trade Ministry in Seoul today that sales of autos and auto parts in the U.S. had reached record levels. The total of auto-related exports to the U.S. reached $11.73 billion.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 14 2011 - 11:11am

Check Out Airstream at the Chicago Auto Show

The Chicago Auto Show is not what one would consider a dealer's show, except in one case: Airstream. The travel home manufacturer is being represented at the show by Airstream of Chicago, Illinois' exclusive dealer of the iconic Airstream Trailer brand.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 14 2011 - 10:43am

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Will Be Built with Deck Plating Process

The world beater that is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is being built with a precision-machining process called deck plating that is normally reserved for high-performance engines.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 14 2011 - 9:36am

Reigning World Challenge Champ K-PAX Racing Competing with New Volvo S60

The Volvo S60, which brands itself as "the Volvo with an attitude," is going to get some instant steed cred with the announcement that K-PAX Racing, the World Challenge GT Manufacturers' and Drivers' champion in 2010, will race the Swedish sedan as it defends its title.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 14 2011 - 9:21am

Chevrolet Orlando sales to start March 2 in Korea

GM Korea began its Chevrolet product offensive today by creating a brand new segment with its all-new seven-seat Active Life Vehicle (ALV), the Chevrolet Orlando, at “Chevrolet Town” in the heart of Seoul.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 13 2011 - 9:32pm

Ford Explorer ad features Nelly during 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards

A unique ad featuring hip hop recording artist Nelly and the Explorer’s new Audio System from Sony is one of three commercials to run during the GRAMMY’s.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 13 2011 - 9:03pm

Automotive Marketplace Will Notice Japan No Longer Second Largest Economy

Japan is no longer the world's second largest economy, an honor now claimed by China, which has huge implications in the global automotive marketplace.

By Don Bain Feb 13 2011 - 5:05pm

New Class-C Coupe to be revealed in Geneva

Though the new Mercedes Benz Class C Coupe looks much like other coupes on the road it has one distinguishing aspect - the three-pointed Mercedes Benz logo in the center of the grill that indicates this vehicle comes from a 125-year dedication to advanced, comfortable and tech-savvy automobiles.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 13 2011 - 10:11am

Jeremy Rifkin opens Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy 2011 Conference and Exposition

Jeremy Rifkin, famed author and hydrogen proponent, believes a new paradigm in the world's economic future is about to come to fruition as he opens the 2011 FC&HE.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 12 2011 - 5:39pm

GM disrespects American taxpayers with bonus offers

You can take General Motors out of bankruptcy, but cannot take the bankrupt mentality out of General Motors management with its latest bonus offerings before paying off its government loans.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 11 2011 - 7:20pm

More Weekend Dealership Hours Sought by Chrysler Exec

Hard as it may be to believe, but Chrysler is on a major push to get its dealerships to have weekend hours, with a special emphasis on Sunday service openings coming in 2012.

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