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 Patrick Rall G+ Feb 22 2011 - 1:53pm

WD-40/SEMA Cares 2011 Ford Mustang GT raises $200k

The WD-40/SEMA Cares 2011 Ford Mustang GT customized by a wide variety of aftermarket specialty companies made its grand debut at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and late last month, the bright blue and yellow customized Mustang rolled off the stage at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction after raising over $200,000 for children’s charities.

By Don Bain Feb 22 2011 - 1:51pm

When BMW says "mobility services" they're talking new technology

We told you yesterday about BMW’s new sub-brand and the new cars coming next year. The same think tank in Munich responsible for the new line is developing a wide array of new interactive automotive technology including touch screens galore and games that improve the fuel efficiency of your driving.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 22 2011 - 1:22pm

ProCharger offers 475 horsepower in the 2011 Ford Mustang V6

While the ProCharger name has made a reputation for making big power in all sorts of vehicles, the Ford Mustang has long been a major part of the supercharger business and today, ProCharger announced their new 475 horsepower package for the 2011 Ford Mustang V6.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 22 2011 - 12:29pm

Giuigiaro/Italdesign Volkswagen concept images leaked

Volkswagen Auto Group acquired automotive design guru Giorgetto Giuigiaro and his Italdesign studio in May 2010 and thanks to a set of leaked computer generated images, we have what appears to be our first look at the Giuigiaro-inspired Volkswagens possibly set to debut in Geneva next month.

By Don Bain Feb 22 2011 - 12:26pm

CheckMyRide.com the latest thing in social media

My brother tells a story of mountain driving, black ice and taking an old Saab airborne – he credits the car for saving his life unscathed. Thats the kind of story you post on CheckMyRide.com and then share on Facebook and Twitter.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 22 2011 - 11:23am

GMC Terrain uses active noise cancellation to improve gas mileage

Who knew there was a connection between noise and gas mileage? Obviously there is, because the GMC Terrain uses active-noise cancellation to help deliver a segment-leading EPA-rated 32 mpg in highway driving, as well as one of the most quiet interiors in its segment.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 22 2011 - 10:58am

Lamborghini issues a rolling chassis image of the Aventador LP700-4

The start of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show will offer the world a look at the newest Italian supercar when the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is officially unveiled and today, the Sant'Agata-based automaker has issued another look at the replacement for the Murciélago.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 22 2011 - 9:56am

Slow delivery of the 2011 Nissan Leaf could continue

The head to head battle between the 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2011 Chevrolet Volt has been a lopsided one due to the slow delivery of pre-ordered electric Nissans and according to a source from the Japanese automaker, that slow delivery could continue well into the year.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 22 2011 - 7:03am

Geneva Show will feature smart forspeed concept electric vehicle

A lot of the concept vehicles being presented at the Geneva Motor Show are just steps away from production but common sense indicates the smart forspeed electric vehicle may never get the green light.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 21 2011 - 11:27pm

2011 Buick Regal Turbo gets flex fuel capability

Plenty of auto manufacturers have turbo chargers. Not all of them have the ability to run various blends of gasoline up to E85 like the 2011 Buick Regal Turbo.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 21 2011 - 10:06pm

Oil price tensions in Libya might impact American driving habits

U.S. markets, including Nymex floor trading, may have been closed Monday for America’s Presidents Day holiday, but world tensions about Libya did not take any break and sent oil prices in the futures market spiking over $108 per barrel; and on its heels are gasoline prices.

By Don Bain Feb 21 2011 - 6:39pm

BMW enters The Age of Electric Autos with BMW i

BMW is testing the Electric Mini and the ActiveE BMW as a prelude to their new sub-brand BMW i. The lower case “i” is a portent of the decade of unprecendented “innovation” we are now entering as well as BMW's “intention” to be among the leaders of this evolution.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 21 2011 - 5:54pm

Modernized 356 Porsche envisioned by a designer from Armenia

Thanks to freedom of expression, education and global communications, industrial design ideas now come from every part of the world, like the modernized 356 Porsche envisioned by Tigran Lalayan of Armenia.

By Don Bain Feb 21 2011 - 5:10pm

The personal cars of recent Presidents may surprise you

Many of you may know our current President Barack Obama was driving a Chrysler 300C when he became a candidate in 2008. However his stance on alternative fuels lead him to trade that car in for a Ford Escape Hybrid.

Interestingly, Howard Taft, the first President to drive a horseless carriage tooled about in an Electric Baker, now owned by Jay Leno, 100 years ago.

It seems we have nearly come full circle. Will the next president drive a plug-in car?

Former President George W. Bush has a Ford 250 pickup he mostly drives about his ranch in Texas.

By Don Bain Feb 21 2011 - 2:26pm

Ford Fiesta recognized globally as one of the safest small cars

The ever-present Ford Fiesta is winning safety awards around the globe as researchers in four continents discover its virtues.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 21 2011 - 10:06am

Volvo Unveils Plug-in Diesel Hybrid Version of V60

Volvo has unveiled a plug-in diesel hybrid version of its V60 that goes on sale in 2012.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 21 2011 - 8:26am

Hyundai Sponsor of Cricket World Cup in India

Keeping with its global philosophy to plant its name firmly in front of sports fans, Hyundai is sponsoring the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 in India, one of the world's strongest emerging auto markets.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 20 2011 - 8:36pm

Ford awarded 2011 Best New Technology for rear inflatable seat belts

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show awarded Ford's rear inflatable seat belt as Best New Technology.

By Don Bain Feb 20 2011 - 8:17pm

Toyota announces the plural of Prius is Prii

Toyota announced today the public referendum on what multiple models of the iconic Prius should be called was decided to be Prii, presumably pronounced “pre-eye.” The polling on the plural Prius name began Jan. 10 during the 2011 NAIAS industry event in Detroit.

By Don Bain Feb 20 2011 - 5:18pm

Audi celebrates 80 years of Front-Wheel-Drive

DKW was a trailblazer in the use of front wheel drive and transverse engine mounting. The DKW F1 was the first in a new type of automotive engineering that to day has become commonplace.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 19 2011 - 8:07pm

Rolls-Royce Will Debut a Fully Electric Phantom in Geneva

On the heels of BMW announcing major electric vehicle plans, Rolls-Royce has announced it will unveil a 102EX, a one-off, fully electric powered Phantom, to debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 18 2011 - 4:45pm

Ferrari 458 Italia Named Robb Report Car of the Year

The Robb Report has selected the Ferrari 458 Italia as its 2011 Car of the Year and praising it as a “shocking demonstration of just how much improvement can be brought to an already near-perfect sports car."

By Don Bain Feb 18 2011 - 4:35pm

Comerica: auto affordability improving though rates rising

The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle requires 23.2 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter of 2010, an advance in affordability of 0.5 weeks. Consumers on average spent $700 less (a 3 percent decrease) on a new car. At the same time, the financial costs of a new car increased as the average interest rate on car loans rose 0.5 percent.

By Don Bain Feb 18 2011 - 4:02pm

Jaguar named Customer Service Champ by J.D. Power

Jaguar North America was recognized at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable in Las Vegas yesterday as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion — one of only 40 companies so distinguished this year.

By Frank Sherosky Feb 18 2011 - 3:13pm

Autorama 2011 and the Ridler Award coming to Detroit Feb 25-27

Three major events have been on the agendas of Detroiters all winter: The North American International Auto Show, the Super Bowl and the Autorama with the Ridler Award. This year’s Autorama will be February 25, 26 and 27.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 18 2011 - 2:27pm

NASCAR remembers Dale Earnhardt Sr. at the 2011 Daytona 500

When the 53rd Daytona 500 begins this coming Sunday, it will be an exciting day for the race teams and fans alike, but it will also be the somber 10th anniversary of racing legend Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s on-track death the during the last lap of the 2001 “Great American Race”.

By Keith Griffin G+ Feb 18 2011 - 1:47pm

New Toyota Campaign Explains Why It's Number One

Toyota's new marketing campaign carries the bold theme "#1 for a Reason."

By Don Bain Feb 18 2011 - 1:35pm

Lexus to release 175 IS C350 F Sport Special Editions in 2011

When it comes to open air driving, the buyer with deep pockets has a wide array of models to choose from. Nevertheless few of them deliver the power, performance and sheer pulchritude of the IS C350 F Sport Special Edition, available this month. The 175 to be built make only about five for every U.S. city with a population over 500,000.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 18 2011 - 12:44pm

Former Chrysler dealerships suing the US Treasury

Sixty-four Chrysler dealerships from thirty states have filed a lawsuit against the US Treasury Department for a violation of the dealership owner’s 5th Amendment right stemming from the government-assisted closure of almost 800 dealerships in 2009.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 18 2011 - 12:02pm

Toyota seeks dismissal of unintended acceleration suits

Since the first unintended acceleration lawsuit closed last year with Toyota paying out a hefty $10 million dollars, the Japanese automaker has been bracing for the impact of the class action suits based around their problematic vehicles but with the NHTSA/NASA announcement that no electronic defects were found, Toyota has requested that the class action suits be dismissed.

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