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 Hawke Fracassa Aug 18 2011 - 3:03pm

Toyota will introduce 2012 Camry to ... everyone!!!

The drumroll to unveil the 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid is getting louder. While the seventh-generation Camry will make its public debut at the Automotive Hall of Fame on Oakwood Boulevard in Dearborn, Mich., on Aug. 23, the unveiling will happen at the same time for auto writers in New York, Los Angeles and Georgetown, Ky. Toyota assembles the Camry at a plant in Georgetown.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 18 2011 - 2:19pm

2011 Woodward Dream Cruise revs early with Chevrolet events

Throngs of car enthusiasts gathered late Wednesday to celebrate the preliminary events of the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, most notable at the corner of 13 Mile Road, where Chevrolet’s Centennial celebration featured personal vehicles owned by members of the GM Design team, along with live musical performances.

By Patrick Rall Aug 18 2011 - 11:21am

GM confirms Chevy Volt-based Cadillac ELR with videos and pictures

Since General Motors unveiled the Cadillac Converj at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, there have been rumors of a luxury model based on the Chevrolet Volt but last night the General confirmed that there is officially a production version of the Converj Concept coming - the Cadillac ELR.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 18 2011 - 10:52am

AeroVironment chosen by Oregon DOT for Green Highway charging stations

AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) is on a roll again in its contribution to the greenest highway region in America, as 22 fast-chargers will be sited throughout northwest Oregon along major transportation corridors.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 17 2011 - 8:56pm

65,000 urge EPA to force Ford to fix toxic mess

Ford Motor Co. has stirred up residents of Upper Ringwood, N.J., where 65,000 environmentalists have complained in an Internet campaign on Change.org that the car company has left toxic waste in the state-run Ringwood State Park.

By Don Bain Aug 17 2011 - 8:52pm

The unusual engineers behind Chevy Malibu’s aerodynamic gains

Chevrolet's most fuel-efficient midsize car ever, the 2013 Malibu, was shaped by a pair of unusual engineers – John "Moose" Bednarchik is a self-declared fitness nut who survived a heart attack at 33 and Suzanne "Suzy" Cody, a Camaro-driving roller derby queen with hair dyed blue.

By Don Bain Aug 17 2011 - 5:39pm

Audi’s completely new kind of concept car coming to Frankfurt Motor Show

An amazing amount of innovation is happening in the automotive field and Audi's radically new, lightweight, two-seat, electric powered urban concept car is right there at the forefront, coming to the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 17 2011 - 4:19pm

2012 Honda Accord improves on gas mileage

The 2012 Accord introduced today by Honda comes in coupe and sedan models that deliver style, performance, efficiency and value as well as better fuel economy than the 2011s. There also is a new Accord SE. Starting prices for the Accord, including destination charges, are around $22,000 to $24,000 for base models.

By Patrick Rall Aug 17 2011 - 2:43pm

Win a 2012 Ram 1500 Express on Facebook

The Chrysler Group’s Ram Truck brand is currently running a contest on Facebook that will award two lucky “friends” by giving them each a 2012 Ram 1500 Express for doing nothing more than signing up and inviting friends to do the same.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 17 2011 - 12:39pm

DOE applauds world's first tri-generation fuel cell and hydrogen energy station

The U.S. Department of Energy today issued a statement in support of the commissioning of the world's first tri-generation fuel cell and hydrogen energy station to provide transportation fuel to the public and electric power to an industrial facility.

By Gordon Block Aug 17 2011 - 12:19pm

Hyundai to inspect 2011 Sonatas for steering issue

Hyundai dealers nationwide will be looking into about 4,000 complaints that some 2011 Hyundai Sonatas are pulling to the left while driving.

By Patrick Rall Aug 17 2011 - 10:55am

New Jaguar C-X16 Concept to arrive in Frankfurt

Jaguar has announced that they will use the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show as the backdrop to unveil what the automaker is calling the Jaguar C-X16 Production Concept on September 13th, 2011.

By Don Bain Aug 16 2011 - 8:02pm

A Tribute to Porsche's racing heritage in Monterey

During the 2011 Monterey Classic Car event this week, Porsche celebrates the motorsports heritage of its iconic 911 sports car alongside the 918 RSR Concept – the Porsche Zentrum is the central hub for the Porsche experience during the week.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 16 2011 - 6:15pm

President Obama lays foundation to kill oil imports

President Obama today announced a biofuels initiative to help reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2011 - 5:30pm

DC Shoes: Ken Block’s Gymkhana Four packs pure awesomeness

Ken Block and DC Shoes essentially created the sport of gymkhana and since that first online video, Ken has kept fans on the edge of their seats as they eagerly waited for the newest look at his high speed drifting skills – which arrived today as DC Shoes: Ken Block’s Gymkhana Four has hit YouTube.

By Don Bain Aug 16 2011 - 4:23pm

Sheryl Crow’s 1959 190 SL roadster at auction in Pebble Beach

As a highlight of The Gooding Auction at Pebble Beach , singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow’s 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL roadster will be sold August 21 to benefit the Joplin Schools Recovery Fund.

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2011 - 3:16pm

SRT Chief Gilles says that a new SRT Ram would be "done right"

During a small media briefing this weekend, TorqueNews had a chance to talk to SRT CEO and President Ralph Gilles about the future of the high performance brand’s lineup as well as their stance on competing with the bestselling vehicles in the class.

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2011 - 2:43pm

The SRT High Performance Tour kicks off at the Mopar Nationals

This past weekend as the 2011 Mopar Nationals opened at National Trails Raceway near Columbus Ohio, the diehard enthusiasts who came together for the nation’s biggest all-Chrysler show, swap and drag race event got a firsthand look at the new 2012 Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models as the first stop on the SRT High Performance Tour.

By Don Bain Aug 16 2011 - 2:03pm

The Fiat 500 gets a Gucci makeover for Fashion Week

The new Fiat 500 by Gucci limited-edition models will make their debut on Fashion’s Night Out (Sept. 8) during New York’s Fashion Week, Sept. 8-15, combining the best of Italian style and craftsmanship.

By Gordon Block Aug 16 2011 - 12:36pm

Toyota to unveil plug-in Prius hybrid at Frankfurt

Toyota will have a production version of its plug-in Prius hybrid at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month, with a European release date of summer 2012.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 16 2011 - 12:34pm

Aptera looking to Midwest states for EV manufacturing plant

When Aptera announced it was planning to look beyond California to find an ideal location for its production facility of its revolutionary 2e and other electric vehicles, few realized that the Midwest would end up on the list.

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2011 - 12:01pm

Saab will not display at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Putting together a display at the world’s biggest auto shows does not come cheap so it should be no big surprise that Saab has announced that they will not display at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2011 - 11:17am

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala recalled for power steering risks

The 2012 Chevrolet Impala has just started reaching the hands of consumers but General Motors is already recalling a group of them for an improperly routed power steering hose that could lead to a loss of power assist and in the worst case scenario – this problem could increase the chances of a fire.

By Patrick Rall Aug 16 2011 - 10:43am

General Motors claims the strongest HD pickup title

Over the past year, the American automakers have been locked in a battle to see whose heavy duty pickup could hold the title of being the most capable and today, General Motors has announced revised specifications that make the GMC Sierra HD the most capable heavy duty pickup on the market with a towing capacity of 23,000 pounds.

By Hawke Fracassa Aug 15 2011 - 10:36pm

Kistler parts supplier opens Mexico facility

Kistler, a global supplier of precision sensors, systems and instrumentation for the dynamic measurement of pressure, force, torque and acceleration for automotive clients, today announced from its North American headquarters (pictured) in Novi, Mich., the official opening of its latest group company, Kistler Instruments, a sales support and service facility in Monterrey, Mexico. It also will be known as Kistler Mexico.

By Don Bain Aug 15 2011 - 7:09pm

Which way are economic winds of change blowing?

Ford is well poised for continued growth based on their greatly improved line-up of fuel-efficient vehicles, but will the price of oil remain high or will a global decline in demand create a surplus of oil, thus causing prices to plummet over the next year?

By Gordon Block Aug 15 2011 - 12:23pm

Honda to build plant in Mexico, to benefit in 2 ways

Honda has announced that it will build a plant in Mexico slated to open in 2014, hoping to escape unfavorable currency exchange rates and prevent future production stoppages from disasters like the Japanese earthquake in March.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 15 2011 - 11:18am

Pike Research reports fuel cell market getting big boost from military

In a new report to be released by Pike Research in 3Q of 2011, the military fuel cell market is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2017, as military users are the world’s most demanding customers for fuel cells.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 15 2011 - 8:36am

Dykema deepens its national automotive litigation practice

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the additions of John M. Thomas and Terri S. Reiskin as members in the firm’s Litigation Department, where Thomas will be located in the firm’s Ann Arbor, Michigan office, and Reiskin will be located in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 14 2011 - 5:53pm

GM stock holders yet to benefit from 15 years in China

While General Motors (NYSE: GM) has begun a year-long celebration of its 15 years of successful automotive operation in China under the theme of “Your Success is Our Success,” the stock has gone through bankruptcy, a resurrection via an IPO and now a downturn with the rest of the market.

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