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 Frank Sherosky Oct 3 2011 - 9:42am

Evening 10/03 Update: 2011 DEER Conference at Detroit

Directions in Energy-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) opened with ceremonies this morning. Torque News was on hand covering the first day of the event with live tweets, interviews, videos and article coverage of key presentations. And now read the evening update.

By Hawke Fracassa Oct 3 2011 - 3:29am

UAW-Ford Motor Co. auto contract takes a promising right turn

After one week of serious face-to-face conversation, bargainers for the UAW and Ford Motor Co. are on the brink of consensus on a four-year deal for the automaker's 41,000 unionized rank and file that might include a $7,500 signing bonus and union-won promises of new and retained jobs at Ford.

By Hawke Fracassa Oct 2 2011 - 11:04pm

9 Murano crossover vehicles in 2012 Nissan lineup

The new Nissan Murano is a something-for-everyone crossover vehicle for 2012, coming in nine different versions that start with the $29,290 front-wheel drive S model and ratchet up on the fun scale to the breathtaking CrossCabriolet, a topless $44,540 4-seater introduced last spring.

By Hawke Fracassa Oct 2 2011 - 10:31pm

2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet delivers reduced $44,540 sticker

The 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet crossover vehicle has been shipped to dealer showrooms nationwide. The high-end 2012 Nissan Murano CC comes with a $44,540 sticker and the eight other versions of the Murano to choose from on the showroom floor range from $29,290 for the front-wheel drive S model to $39,900 for the all-wheel drive LE edition.

By Hawke Fracassa Oct 2 2011 - 4:06pm

Lexus will make just 900 2012 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Special Edition hybrids

Only 900 2012 Lexus CT 200h F Sport Special Edition hybrid sports cars will be assembled and put on sale at Lexus dealerships in the U.S. The 200h is one of three limited-production luxury cars introduced this week.

By Gordon Block Oct 2 2011 - 3:41pm

Tesla opens its factory doors to prospective Model S customers

Tesla allowed customers who had deposits on the upcoming Tesla Model S sedan to take them on a test drive in a prototype and ask them for word-of-mouth support.

By Hawke Fracassa Oct 2 2011 - 3:39pm

2012 Lexus ES 350 Touring Edition gets $40,475 MSRP

Lexus has taken the wraps off of a $41,000 2012 Lexus ES 350 Touring Edition limited-production model that adds sportiness to the luxury the Japanese marque is best known for.

By Hawke Fracassa Oct 2 2011 - 3:14pm

Lexus prices 2012 Lexus LS 460 Sport Special Edition at $77,000

Lexus has created a Special Edition model for the 2012 Lexus LS 460 Sport, it says to expand the brand’s "wider range of style and customer appeal." It now unveiled the price of the LS 460 special edition.

By Frank Sherosky Oct 2 2011 - 1:11pm

GM signs research MOU with St. Petersburg Government

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) and the Government of St. Petersburg signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together on automotive technology to help sustain growth in the Russian auto industry.

GM introduces industry first center air bag

By Frank Sherosky Oct 2 2011 - 12:11pm

Front-center air bag a first for GM and the auto industry

How many automotive air bags does it take to save a life in a side-impact crash? According to General Motors (NYSE: GM) at least one more than what you may have now, in the center between the driver and the front passenger.

2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Linley edition

By Keith Griffin Oct 2 2011 - 12:10am

Bentley Pairs with Linley for 10 Ultra-Exclusive Continental Flying Spurs for China

Bentley has decided to make its already highly distinct Continental Flyer Spur even more unsual by producing a limited edition of 10 of the four-door luxury sedans in conjunction with Linley, a leading British design firm.

By Hawke Fracassa Oct 2 2011 - 12:02am

New Wrights Mazda auto dealership opens in UK to pomp and circumstance

A new Mazda dealership opened today in Beccles in the United Kingdom. Wrights Mazda's opening brings the Japanese carmaker's cars to customers in northeast Suffolk in the UK for the first time, the daily Norwich Evening News in Norfolk reported today on its Web site.

Yokohama Blue Earth Toyota Prius with orange tires

By Keith Griffin Oct 1 2011 - 11:46pm

Green Technology Exhibit Focuses on Yokohama Tire Made from Orange Peels

Visitors to Boston might want to check out the opening of the Green Tire Technology Display opening at the Museum of Science in Boston. Actually, green may not be the right word because orange – as in orange peels - is the new green in this display.

By Hawke Fracassa Oct 1 2011 - 11:01pm

Mazda expanding by building 7 parts distribution centers, starting in Dallas

Mazda North American Operations has built and opened a Dallas / Fort Worth Parts Distribution Center to service 110 Mazda dealerships in the Southwestern United States and Mexico.

By Armen Hareyan Oct 1 2011 - 2:30pm

Mercedes-Benz Perfume: Here is how it smells

Recently renowned perfumer Olivier Cresp presented Mercedes Benz Perfume: the first fragrance for men. It has three distinct types of scents.

By Gordon Block Oct 1 2011 - 1:13pm

Kia to introduce Hyundai i10-based electric vehicle by the end of 2011

Kia has announced that it will build an electric vehicle based on the Hyundai i10 BlueOn previewed at the Frankfurt Auto Show last month, with plans for more EVs by 2014.

By Armen Hareyan Oct 1 2011 - 8:38am

Porsche Panamera Stolen After Test Driving

An expensive high-performance Porsche Panamera is stolen from a Princetone Porsche in New Jersey after two men test drove it. Here is how they did it and what dealerships should know to brace for this new kind of high tech car stealing.

By Gordon Block Sep 30 2011 - 9:48pm

Nissan gives contestants the chance to win a 4-day road trip in a 2012 Versa sedan

Nissan has a contest going called the Versa Road Trip, where contestants can describe their dream road trip and choose three of their Facebook friends to bring along for a chance to take that trip in a brand-new Versa sedan.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 30 2011 - 6:50pm

New 2012 Toyota Tundra truck flush with options

Toyota has come up with several options and option packages to choose from to equip a new 2012 Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck. New models were introduced today by Toyota and while no prices were announced, the Japanese carmaker has in general been holding the line on MSRPs. The 2011 Tundras started at around $24,000 for bare-bones models but cost $43,000 or more, well-equipped.

The first tips for teen drivers probably dates back to this 1915 Packard

By Keith Griffin Sep 30 2011 - 5:36pm

Ten Hip Tips for Teen Drivers

There's nothing older drivers like to do more than offer tips for new teen drivers. Well, with some help from Edmunds.com, here is the TorqueNews.com Best Hip Tips for Teen Drivers.

By Kate McLeod Sep 30 2011 - 5:13pm

Michelin 1st Partner for Project 56 DeltaWing Prototype to Run 24 Hour LeMans

Michelin announced today that it will be the first major technical partner to support the Project 56 DeltaWing prototype car running in the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans.

By Patrick Rall Sep 30 2011 - 2:22pm

Chrysler Group recalls select V6-powered Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler models

The Chrysler Group has issued a voluntary recall of select Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles that carry the popular new 3.6L Pentastar V6 due to a concern of debris left over from the manufacturing process causing a possible loss of power.

By Frank Sherosky Sep 30 2011 - 2:09pm

How politics fail America's need for energy independence

No less than eight presidents and multiple congressional sessions said they would put America on the path to energy independence. All failed, here’s why and how that can change with the NAT GAS Act.

By KC Kelly Sep 30 2011 - 2:08pm

Harley-Davidson teaches 4 women to ride, making their dreams come true

This is an exciting week for the Harley-Davidson motorcycle brand and four amazing women because it just launched a new and thrilling video series. The series is entitled My Time to Ride.

By KC Kelly Sep 30 2011 - 2:03pm

Used cars from Mexico soon will be accessible to Canadians

There are many automobiles that would be perfect for the roads in Canada; however, they have not been available for Canadians to purchase them. Things may be changing though, as the country may soon be receiving many different cars from Mexico.

By Patrick Rall Sep 30 2011 - 1:23pm

The 2012 Ford F150 EcoBoost offers 756 miles on a single tank of gas

Ford has just rolled out the information on the 2012 Ford F150 and while changes are fairly minimal for America’s bestselling trucks, a new standard fuel tank in select models will allow properly equipped 2012 F150 pickups go up to 756 miles on a single tank of gasoline.

By Gordon Block Sep 30 2011 - 12:49pm

Honda announces pricing and availability on 2012 Civic Natural Gas

Honda has announced the MSRP of the 2012 Civic Natural gas starting at $26,155, with a massive expansion of availability to 200 dealers across the country.

By KC Kelly Sep 30 2011 - 12:41pm

Chevy allows customers to donate their rebates to breast cancer research

Chevrolet will be partnering up with the American Cancer Society to continue the everlasting fight against breast cancer. The partnership comes at a very interesting time as well.

By KC Kelly Sep 30 2011 - 11:46am

Car start buttons to detect blood-alcohol levels

The auto supplier, Takata, based in Auburn Hills is partnering with TruTouch, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and they are working on an incredibly innovative project. The two companies are working on a device that will be able to check a driver's blood-alcohol level through their skin.

Weekly chart of GM stock up to 9/30/2011

By Frank Sherosky Sep 30 2011 - 11:38am

S&P upgrades GM credit rating, places Ford on upgrade watch, and GM responds

In an update, GM responded to the rating agency, Standard & Poor's of General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) credit rating in direct response to the company's new four-year-labor deal with the UAW. Question still remains, though: Will it make much of a difference to the present stock price in light of overwhelming economic conditions affecting the entire auto stock sector?

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