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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 Keith Griffin G+ Mar 1 2011 - 10:30pm

Thieves Drilling Holes in Tanks to Steal Gas

The rising price of gas has resurrected a common miscreant from the oil embargo of the 1970s: gasoline thieves who drain gas tanks but the modern thieves are drilling holes in tanks to steal fuel.

By Don Bain Mar 1 2011 - 6:38pm

Here’s your chance to retrace The Greatest Race of 1908

If you’ve ever wanted to tour the world by automobile, and possess the ways, means and time to do so, you might like to enter a team or simply ride along in an event recreating the Greatest Auto Race of 1908. The Mir Corp. is sponsoring a road rally across Asia and beyond in homage to the notorious 1908 event.

By Keith Griffin G+ Mar 1 2011 - 5:44pm

Complete Details Revealed on Jaguar XKR-S at Geneva Motor Show

Jaguar has released complete details about its most powerful model ever, the Jaguar XKR-S that was introduced today at the Geneva Motor Show.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 1 2011 - 5:04pm

The Koenigsegg Agera R debuts at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show

There was a point in time where the “supercar” was the most powerful production car in the world but in offering supercar-crushing vehicles, Koenigsegg has helped to invent the hypercar and when the Geneva Motor Show opened today, the world was introduced to the latest chapter in the battle for the world’s most powerful car – the Koenigsegg Agera R.

By Don Bain Mar 1 2011 - 4:17pm

Snow, cold weather no problem for the Ford Focus Electric

People and batteries both operate best within certain ambient temperatures. Electric car manufacturers like Ford have found that enclosed, temperature controlled Lithium ion battery packs provide the best performance for electric vehicles.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 1 2011 - 4:00pm

The Nissan Esflow Concept debuts at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show

The big news from the Nissan camp as the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens is the grand debut of the new Esflow Concept – a cutting edge electric supercar utilizing similar powertrain technology to that found in the popular Nissan Leaf production vehicle.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 1 2011 - 2:57pm

Chrysler hopes for Jeep Grand Cherokee to improve sales in Japan

Starting March 12, Japanese SUV shoppers will have their first chance to buy the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and when the popular ute hits Japan’s shores, Chrysler is hoping that it will be popular enough to boost company sales in that region by 21%.

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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ Feb 28 2011 - 11:12am

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

It took all of two minutes for the 2011 Volvo S60 to grow on me. Hopping on the highway, I was impressed by the quick acceleration offered by the standard 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that delivers 300 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque. According to published reports, it can hit 0-60 in six seconds, which is more than fast enough in real world driving situations.

By Patrick Rall G+ 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 G+ 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 G+ 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.

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