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.

The future of the electric drive is all smiles

By Nicolas Zart Jan 8 2012 - 12:55pm

Electric car naysayers rally as consumer interest wanes... or is it?

After the party comes the harsh realization that things aren't quite what they are made up to be. But is this a reason to look away and go back to the way things were? Obviously, we can never go back. As always, enjoy the ride, keep your eyes on the future and go drive an electric car before you make up your mind. It is an inevitability...

Mercedes-Benz engines will be built at Nissan plant in Decherd, Tenn.

By Keith Griffin Jan 8 2012 - 12:11pm

Nissan and Mercedes Enter into Major Production Alliance

Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the Daimler Board of Management and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, have announced a major production alliance between the two companies that will have an impact in Tennessee.

By Keith Griffin Jan 8 2012 - 10:24am

Ford Plans Major Unveil at Consumer Electronics Show

In addition to Ford CEO Allen Mulally participating at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, Ford will make a major unveil regarding its Ford Sync AppLink, Ford’s industry-exclusive in-car, voice-controlled connectivity system for smartphone apps.

By David Herron Jan 8 2012 - 10:17am

Coda Automotive's excellent electric car value proposition

Start-up company Coda Automotive has developed a good looking electric car, that offers excellent value compared to the other electric cars in the $39k price range.

By David Herron Jan 8 2012 - 2:32am

Coda Automotive's electric car nearing production, sales and dealers

Start-up electric car company, Coda Automotive, has been four years in developing their all electric sedan, is setting up dealerships, and is going into production and launching sales over the next few months.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Jan 7 2012 - 10:10am

Gone in 60 Seconds Mustang to go up for Auction

Do you love the movie, "Gone in 60 Seconds" that starred Nicholas Cage? Do you love the beautiful 1967 Mustang GT500 nicknamed "Eleanor" in the movie? Well if you have a fat wallet, you can own this Mustang as it is going up for auction in the UK.

By Patrick Rall Jan 6 2012 - 9:45pm

The new Cadillac ATS will debut online this Sunday

We have expected for some time now that the new Cadillac ATS, the Caddy slated to be General Motors’ new BMW 3-Series fighter, would be coming to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show but we have now learned that the new midsized sedan will actually make its grand debut online on Sunday, the night before the Motor City show opens to the media.

The 2013 Subaru BRZ will debut at NAIAS next week.

By Don Bain Jan 6 2012 - 5:17pm

Street version of Subaru BRZ to debut at NAIAS next week

Subaru has announced the production version of the new, rear-wheel drive 2013 Subaru BRZ sports car will make its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 9. The BRZ adds a new line to the Subaru brand, pursuant to its fourth consecutive year of sales growth, which set an all-time vehicle sales record last year.

By Patrick Rall Jan 6 2012 - 3:24pm

GMC, Cadillac, Buick struggle through December 2011

General Motors finished the year with a December that showed overall growth by the company and the claim of being the top selling automaker in the US even though three of the four existing brands saw negative growth in the last month of 2011.

The first Ford Focus Electric for the Google's HQ in December 2011

By Nicolas Zart Jan 6 2012 - 2:45pm

Ford cozies up to Silicon Valley with its first West coast research lab

Ford opens its first West coast Research and Innovation lab office in order to strengthen ties with the tech industry, as well as define and spot consumer trends.

The 2012 Chrysler 300C Luxury Series Sedan

By Patrick Rall Jan 6 2012 - 12:30pm

Chrysler Group leads industry in December 2011 sales growth

The numbers are in for the last month of 2011 and once again, the Chrysler Group led the way for the entire American auto industry in terms of year over year growth – with all four of their pre-existing brands showing positive growth in December while the Fiat brand trudged onward.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Jan 6 2012 - 11:00am

VW drives out of 2011 with extremely strong sales

Volkswagen (VW) has finished off 2011 with impressive sales numbers. The VW Group delivered more than 5.1 million vehicles around the world, showing strong growth in emerging markets.

By Armen Hareyan Jan 6 2012 - 9:11am

Detroit Auto Show to Display More European Cars by US Carmakers

The 2012 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) is going to surprise with more European cars, made by American carmakers as the Ford Fusion and its European version Mondeo will be made on both sides of the Atlantic. The Dodge (Chrysler) Dart takes its design from an Italian base.

By Don Bain Jan 6 2012 - 12:51am

Toyota's iconic Land Cruiser gains new features for 2013

The Toyota Land Cruiser marks the 60th anniversary of its introduction in Japan this year in addition to being a long-established favorite of residents of the Rocky Mountain highlands for over 50 years. Now in its 10th generation, the Land Cruiser returns with slight style enhancements, new performance and safety upgrades plus popular options becoming standard equipment.

By Don Bain Jan 5 2012 - 9:37pm

BASF building better cars through chemistry

When the North American International Auto Show kicks off this week, a 4,500 square-foot exhibit by BASF, in room D2-15, will showcase products like all plastic wheels, plastics so heat resistant they can be used in engine parts and other wonders of their surprisingly effective application of chemistry to the production of better, lighter cars.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Jan 5 2012 - 9:33pm

Want to win a Car design Internship?

Have you ever dreamed of being a great car designer? Well, Opel/Vauxhall along with Car Design News are giving you a chance to win a paid internship to become the next Chris Bangle.

A diesel powered Jeep Grand Cherokee mule

By Patrick Rall Jan 5 2012 - 8:10pm

Chrysler announces new Detroit jobs, confirms diesel Jeep

The Chrysler Group announced today that they will be adding a third shift at their Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) next year – a move that will create around 1,100 jobs and at the same time, Chrysler confirmed that there will be a diesel-powered version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee built in Detroit alongside the current Grand Cherokee, the Dodge Durango and the new Maserati Kubang SUV.

By David Herron Jan 5 2012 - 5:02pm

Strong sales for 2011 Leaf and Volt shows bright promise rather than dismal flop

While many voices in politics and the media want us to believe electric cars, like the Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt, are failing, Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf cases show that their's is hardly the only interpretation of reality.

Mercedes-Benz booth at Consumer Electronics Show

By Keith Griffin Jan 5 2012 - 4:25pm

Mercedes-Benz Making Big Splash at Consumer Electronics Show

For the first time, Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, will deliver a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which is fast becoming an alternate stage to the Detroit Auto Show.

By Katherine Tompkins Jan 5 2012 - 4:01pm

10 best used cars for less than $8,000

Kelley Blue Book's editors name their choices for quality used cars.

By Patrick Rall Jan 5 2012 - 2:26pm

The Ford F Series Pickup tops the 20 bestselling vehicles in 2011

Sales numbers for 2011 have taken some time but with every major automaker reporting, the Ford F Series is once again the bestselling vehicle in the American auto industry - followed by the Chevrolet Silverado and the Toyota Camry – with those three top spots mirroring the top three from the 2010 sales year.

The Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept with the Camaro 1LE Concept at SEMA

By Patrick Rall Jan 5 2012 - 1:23pm

Chevy Camaro takes the muscle car crown for 2nd straight year

Sales numbers for December and the rest of 2011 are in and for the second straight year, the Chevrolet Camaro has claimed for title of being the bestselling muscle car in the American automotive industry – beating out the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger by a very comfortable margin as the Camaro claimed its first back-to-back sales title in decades.

By Patrick Rall Jan 5 2012 - 12:33pm

The 2013 Dodge Dart hits 40mpg, earns Fiat 5% more Chrysler

Since Fiat has taken majority control of the Chrysler Group from the US Government there hasn’t been much talk of Chrysler ownership but with the upcoming 2013 Dodge Dart reportedly hitting 40 miles per gallon in preliminary testing late last month – Fiat has met the final requirement set forth by the feds when Fiat purchased the first piece of the American automaker in 2009.

By Patrick Rall Jan 5 2012 - 11:47am

The new Porsche 911 Cabrio to make grand debut in Detroit

Porsche AG announced this morning that they will use the 2012 North American International Auto Show next week in Detroit to formally introduce the new 2012 Porsche 911 Cabrio.

By Patrick Rall Jan 5 2012 - 11:35am

GM announces battery fire fix for the Chevrolet Volt

This morning, General Motors announced the changes that will be made to the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle battery coolant system in an effort to lower the risk of fires after severe accidents after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into the design of the Volt’s battery system.

By Patrick Rall Jan 5 2012 - 10:28am

Chevy Volt wins December sales battle, Nissan Leaf wins 2011

The Chevrolet Volt ended 2011 the same way that it started, comfortably outselling the Nissan Leaf (for the third month in a row) but as the numbers were tallied up for all of the 2011 year, the Nissan Leaf claimed the title of the bestselling electric vehicle in the American market.

By Keith Griffin Jan 4 2012 - 9:04pm

Infiniti Poised To Follow Lincoln's Path to Irrelevance

The 2011 sales numbers are in and it seems as if Infiniti is poised to follow Lincoln's path to irrelevance in the marketplace. The problem may be that Nissan is making its own cars and trucks too damn well to justify buying an upscale Infiniti.

By Don Bain Jan 4 2012 - 7:00pm

MIT reports improved mileage of average car mileage missing

While the efficiency of modern engines has been improving for years, a study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports most of the efficiency went into carrying the extra weight being added to the cars American’s buy. Basically, they are stating if the engines of today were in the cars of 1980, they would go a lot farther on a gallon of gas.

By Frank Sherosky Jan 4 2012 - 6:46pm

2012 NAIAS once again to feature EyesOn Design Awards during press days

While the Audi A6 won the EyesOn Design Award for production and Porsche 918 RSR for the concept category last year, the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) once again will bring a team of designers to choose an award solely on styling

By David Herron Jan 4 2012 - 6:41pm

Why is an oil stock owning Congress member pushing to end EV tax credits?

Perhaps when we think "oil companies want to kill electric cars" our imagination is running away with us, but when a Congressman who owns/owned millions of dollars in oil company stock, who is also a car dealer, and wants to kill electric cars, what else is our mind to think?

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