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 Armen Hareyan Nov 30 2011 - 8:58am

Honda's EV-STER Electric Sports Reduces Weight with Special Materials

Honda Motor (Public, NYSE:HMC) today world premiered its electric sports car concept EV-STER, which uses special materials to reduce weight, thus achieving high driving performance.

By Patrick Rall Nov 29 2011 - 11:02pm

A week in the life of an auto journalist: high speed fun

Day two of my exciting week of travel began this morning at 6am when I headed downstairs to breakfast with my fellow auto writers and the people from Lexus.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 29 2011 - 9:08pm

Three big Japanese brands without world premieres at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show

The press days of the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show start tomorrow on Nov. 29 and while almost all the Japanese car makers have world premiers lined up to debut at the show, these three big brand names surprisingly don't have any world premiers.

The 2012 Audi A4 is one of the reasons for Audi's sales records.

By Don Bain Nov 29 2011 - 5:18pm

Audi breaks through annual U.S. sales record

Audi has already beaten their standing sales record for the U.S. set at 101,629 models sold last year. With 10 consecutive year-to-year monthly increases (and an 11th looming for November) Audi has already moved 102,055 vehicles as of the Thanksgiving weekend with over a month to go for 2011 sales.

Escape Routes, unique road-trip competition featuring the all-new Ford Escape

By Frank Sherosky Nov 29 2011 - 5:10pm

Ford announces Escape Routes reality series featuring the all-new Ford Escape

Ford is casting six two-person teams to participate in Escape Routes, and the public is invited. It is a physical and virtual competition as well as a new online, interactive reality series featuring the all-new Ford Escape that will continue into 2012.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 29 2011 - 4:16pm

Jorian Ponomareff has some amazing Drifting skills, on a Motorcycle

Have you every heard of Jorian Ponomareff? I am going to guess you have not! Jorian is a motorcycle stunt rider, and he does some amazing stunts. In his latest Youtube video, he demonstrates his incredible skill of... drifting on a motorcycle!

By Katherine Tompkins Nov 29 2011 - 3:48pm

Used Cars for Sale: Kelley Blue Book Tells Shoppers Buy Now or Pay Later

Checking out the used cars for sale? Buy now before prices go up six percent.

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 29 2011 - 3:25pm

Man flies high in the Sky, with Jets

Have you ever imagined flying? One Swissman, Yves "Jetman" Rossy, has done just that. Flying high above the Swiss Alps, along with the Breitling Jet Team.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 29 2011 - 2:36pm

Nissan Juke Nismo: Only One Factor To Decide Its Future

Nissan unveils Juke Nismo concept tomorrow at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show for public viewing, but says there is only one factor which will decide if Juke Nismo will ever go on sale to Nissan dealerships.

By Katherine Tompkins Nov 29 2011 - 10:59am

Ford Police Interceptor Vehicles Clean Up at LA County Sheriff's Department Tests

Ford Police Interceptor vehicles headed the class at the annual police vehicle tests conducted by the LA County Sheriff’s Department

By Armen Hareyan Nov 29 2011 - 10:57am

Audi A1 Sportback Debut to Be Live Streamed from 2011 Tokyo Auto Show

Audi, which is planning to debut its Audi A1 Sportback at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Show on November 30, said it will provide a live streaming of the debut for those fans and customers not currently at the motor show.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 29 2011 - 9:14am

Minister creates SIRI App that starts and stops Your car

A little hack on iPhone's SIRI App can start and stop your car and even more.

Hyundai Veloster a major sponsor of The Grammys

By Keith Griffin Nov 29 2011 - 6:43am

Hyundai Becomes Major Sponsor of the Grammys with Veloster on the Red Carpet

When you tune into the Grammy nomination show on Nov. 30, you are going to see the Hyundai Veloster all over the place as part of a new sponsorship between the Korean automaker and The Recording Academy, which produces the Grammy Awards.

The 2012 Prius c will join the Prius family next Spring. Photo courtesy Toyota

By Don Bain Nov 29 2011 - 2:35am

GreenCarReports names the Prius Family the 2012 Best Green Car to Buy

The 2012 Toyota Prius family of vehicles has been named GreenCarReports.com “Best Green Car to Buy 2012.” During the coming year, the Prius family will expand to four vehicles, including the now available the third-generation Prius Liftback, and Prius v, plus the still to come Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and Prius c.

By Patrick Rall Nov 29 2011 - 1:45am

A week in the life of an automotive journalist

Being a professional automotive journalist is a great gig and while it can be a tough world in which to make a living - the excessive work is well worth the rewards. Our regular readers frequently ask me what it is like to live the life of an auto writer so I thought that I would take this week to do a series piece aptly titled “A week in the life of an automotive journalist” - and this is the first installment in that series.

The 2012 BMW X5 M is the dirtiest vehicle according to Forbes list.

By Don Bain Nov 28 2011 - 10:13pm

Forbes list of America's eight filthiest new vehicles

The 2012 BMW X5 tops Forbes list as the dirtiest vehicle on America's roads. It is closely followed by the 2012 BMW X6M and the 2012 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon among the filthiest vehicles in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. While not everyone has embraced the move to environmental sustainability, no manufacturer really wants to be on this list derived via the publisher’s own computational formula.

GM stock daily chart as of 11-28-2011 by Frank Sherosky, AuthorFrank.com

By Frank Sherosky Nov 28 2011 - 8:48pm

GM stock trading reveals uncertainty to details of Volt investigation by NHTSA

Perhaps investors in General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock realized the company isn’t hiding like Toyota did a few years ago, but is taking on the negative press of the NHTSA investigation into a fire with a Chevy Volt after it was compromised by a NHTSA crash test.

By Katherine Tompkins Nov 28 2011 - 5:22pm

Car Seats Safe for Overweight Kids Too

Researchers from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia confirm that larger children in the appropriate car seats for their height and weight are still protected

By Armen Hareyan Nov 28 2011 - 5:10pm

Check Out Toyota's Fun-Vii Initiative: Smartphone Car

One of the Toyota representatives recently said that there will be no more boring Toyota models and the newly unveiled Fun-Vii concept, to be shown at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show, just comes to confirm that.

NAIAS Tickets: Google's Cyber Monday Deal

By Adam Yamada-Hanff Nov 28 2011 - 1:12pm

Google joins Cyber Monday Deals, Offers 50% off NAIAS Tickets

For all of you car enthusiasts looking for Cyber Monday deals, you are in luck! Google has joined the wide array of Cyber Monday deals by offering half price tickets to the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)!

Two Chevy Volt cars being charged at GE station near Duke Chappel

By Armen Hareyan Nov 28 2011 - 12:39pm

Young and forward looking embrace Chevy Volt at Duke University

Surprisingly a number of Chevy Volt electric cars are being driven by Duke University Students. A number of them being charged at a GE station near Duke Chapel.

Chevy Volt shown at 2011 NAIAS in Detroit getting new safety protocols

By Frank Sherosky Nov 28 2011 - 12:27pm

GM says de-charging after severe crashes to define new safety protocol for Chevy Volt

Unlike companies that try to hide and make excuses, General Motors (NYSE: GM) laid bare its details about the preliminary evaluation of Volt battery assemblies, and defined de-charging the battery as a new safety protocol to any post-crash event.

By Don Bain Nov 27 2011 - 8:24pm

The FT 86 concept emerges as the Toyota GT 86 during Tokyo Motor Show

The Toyota GT 86 will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, Dec. 3-11, ending the wait for the one of the most anticipated cars in history. This is the culmination of the FT-86 concept unveiled near the end of 2009, then taken to the next level with the FT-86 II concept in Geneva earlier this year. This is the new Toyota sports car!

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. Photo courtesy of GM

By Don Bain Nov 27 2011 - 5:08pm

GM to breathe new life into the Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant

General Motors has announced a $61 million investment to bring the currently idle Spring Hill assembly plant back to life, helping to fill the demand for some of their more popular vehicles. The Spring Hill assembly line was closed last year during GM's bankruptcy.

Need for Electric Avenue at the 2012 NAIAS just might be fading, too

By Frank Sherosky Nov 27 2011 - 1:31pm

EV halo effect officially fades with Green Car of the Year at LA Auto Show

Nothing tarnishes a leading automotive halo like multiple auto shows and competing technologies. It produces diminishing media attention; and that’s now beginning to happen to EVs, especially since the Green Car Journal chose Honda's nat-gas propulsion over electricity as the Green Car of the Year at the 2011 LA Auto Show.

By Don Bain Nov 27 2011 - 3:23am

NHTSA finds fire hazard in lithium ion batteries, Chevy Volt

Two weeks ago the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) announced they would be extensively testing electric vehicles and post crash protocols pursuant to an incident in which a Chevy Volt caught fire three weeks after the vehicle was tested by the agency.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 26 2011 - 11:15pm

Hybrid Bentley a Possibility in The Future

Bentley has been very active in the past twelve months, now the company is thinking about an SUV very hard and possibly a hybrid Bentley for the future.

1967 Ferrari 330 GTC courtesy of Russo and Steele

By Katherine Tompkins Nov 26 2011 - 4:30pm

Russo and Steele Puts 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC on the Block at Scottsdale

A unique auction is going to take place in early 2012 as 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC will be put on sale by Russo and Steele this January.

By Keith Griffin Nov 26 2011 - 9:56am

2012 Hyundai Veloster Honored for Its Style by eCityofStyle

The stylish good looks of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster have been recognized with an Auto Style Award from eCityofStyle as part of its12th annual awards program.

By Armen Hareyan Nov 25 2011 - 10:55pm

Paris Hilton's Black Friday Deal: A New Ferrari California

Paris Hilton and Ferrari had a good Black Friday. The celebrity got a red Ferrari California and the luxury sports car-maker celebrated a sale.

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