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 Jun 17 2011 - 10:29am

The 2012 Chevy Cruze gets more features, more mpg

The Chevrolet Cruze has quickly become one of General Motors’ bestselling models but when the 2012 Cruze models start hitting showrooms, they will offer more standard features and improved fuel economy over the current (2011) models.

By Don Bain Jun 17 2011 - 3:01am

RMDE I: The Colorado Off Road Experience

Over the last two days, June 15-16, the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press hosted the second annual Rocky Mountain Driving Experience, bringing Western and regional automotive media together with numerous manufacturers and examples of their model lines in the unique environments Colorado can provide. Consisting of off-road, racetrack and even motoring up the highest paved road in North America, the second event was an unqualified success.

By Frank Sherosky Jun 16 2011 - 9:35pm

Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR: TM) stock price on lower end of 16 week channel

It is uncanny how often stock prices preempt and help define market cycles, even before headline events. Such is the case with Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR: TM) which today announced a return to full production in the U.S. in September.

By Hawke Fracassa Jun 16 2011 - 8:53pm

Ethanol welfare on its last legs

The U.S. Senate, in an unexpected about-face from the day before, voted 73-27 Thursday to kill its $6 billion annual subsidy of ethanol corn fuel, which critics say has been an icon for wasteful spending for years.

By Patrick Rall Jun 16 2011 - 8:09pm

Saab creditors seek over $3.6 million with collection agency

A group of 48 creditors who are owned money by Saab have turned to the Swedish collection agency Kronofogden to gather monies amounting to a sum of over $3.6 million US dollars and if this group is successful, it could force Saab to declare bankruptcy.

By Hawke Fracassa Jun 16 2011 - 8:02pm

Whew! Exclusive Cali race track on track to open fast

The members-only Thermal Motorsports Track & Club in southern California has received approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to break ground on a new race track that will open by the first quarter of 2012. The board's approval was the last step needed by the luxury racing club to begin construction.

By Patrick Rall Jun 16 2011 - 5:57pm

The 2013 Dodge Caliber to be unveiled at 2012 Detroit Auto Show

Even though American models like the Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze are flourishing in the US market, the Dodge Caliber has never received a great deal of respect – a problem Chrysler hopes to fix that when they unveil the next generation of the Caliber at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

By Frank Sherosky Jun 16 2011 - 5:35pm

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock still sliding lower

Despite an April sales report that showed an increase of 16 percent versus a year ago and year-to-date sales up 16 percent, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock has since trended with lower lows and lower highs.

By Patrick Rall Jun 16 2011 - 4:45pm

Porsche recalls 2010-2011 911 models with center locking hubs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of various 2010 and 2011 Porsche 911 models equipped with the race style center locking hub assembly due to early wear possibly causing the lugnut to work loose and release the wheel.

By Gordon Block Jun 16 2011 - 3:26pm

Ford releases its annual sustainability report

Ford presented the public with its 12th-annual sustainability report yesterday, addressing its plans to reduce CO2 emissions and water usage in the future, as well as improve passenger safety.

By Frank Sherosky Jun 16 2011 - 3:08pm

GM stock breaks to new low, the 6th in past 11 days

Since the IPO of the new General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), the stock has not only failed to meet investor and analysts expectations, but has been increasing its pace of making new lows ever since. The low of $28.29 from a few days ago was challenged today and broken one hour before the close. Market Close Update: GM's new low is $28.16 with the daily close at $28.57.

By Patrick Rall Jun 16 2011 - 1:51pm

Chrysler recalls 2011 Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler models for safety system risks

The folks from the Chrysler Group and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced of a wide variety of 2011 model year vehicles from the Chrysler Group, affecting 12 vehicles across the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands.

By Patrick Rall Jun 16 2011 - 12:01pm

The Ford Mustang plant could be in trouble

Since the introduction of the S197 platform Ford Mustang in 2005, the legendary pony car has been built at the Auto Alliance plant which Ford shares with Mazda but with the news that Mazda is planning to move out in the near future, some analysts believe that the Mustang alone does not move enough units to keep the Flat Rock production facility up and running.

By Patrick Rall Jun 16 2011 - 10:07am

Mazda to recall a half million Mazda3 for wiper risks

Mazda Motor Corp has announced that they will be recalling almost a half million of their popular Mazda3 sedan and 5-door over an electrical issue that could cause the windshield wipers to not work properly.

By Hawke Fracassa Jun 15 2011 - 7:38pm

AIAG, SAE team to give auto engineers enhanced training

The AIAG nonprofit performance-enhancement group for manufacturers is partnering with SAE International to launch a joint global sourcing engineering certificate program to benefit the automotive industry, the groups announced Wednesday.

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2011 - 3:27pm

Nissan drops the Altima Hybrid for the 2012 model year

Nissan recently released their press package for the 2012 model year and one interesting omission from next year’s lineup is the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

By Gordon Block Jun 15 2011 - 3:09pm

Buick Regal GS to have 270 horsepower

The Buick Regal GS, the highest-performance version of the luxury brand's smallest sedan, will have 270hp and 295ft-lbs of torque from a 2.0L turbocharged Ecotec 4cyl engine.

By Patrick Rall Jun 15 2011 - 11:10am

The 2012 BMW M5 pictures hit the internet

The high performance sedan crowd has been dreaming of the 2012 BMW M5 with the help of spyshots and company-provided videos of the car flexing its muscle but today, we have our first real look at the new super sedan – and it is just as spectacular as the spyshots and videos suggested.

By Gordon Block Jun 15 2011 - 10:01am

Fiat refuses to buy out Chrysler completely

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne says he is not willing to risk the Italian automaker's credit rating to take over ownership of Chrysler.

By Hawke Fracassa Jun 14 2011 - 10:50pm

Jayco Pinnacle luxury RV raises the bar

A video of the Jayco Pinnacle 36REQS fifth wheel is now live on the Internet TV show RVBuddies. The 36REQS features a large living area with a pop-up HDTV and fireplace, sofa and two large recliners. The kitchen has a convection microwave and double-door refrigerator. There is a lot of counter space, too.

By John Matras Jun 14 2011 - 9:04pm

Dodge Journey becomes Fiat Freemont; first Fiat-branded Chrysler Group vehicle

The first Chrysler Group product to wear the Fiat badge is a Dodge Journey, though with a Fiat face and a pair of diesel engines and renamed the Fiat Freemont.

By Frank Sherosky Jun 14 2011 - 8:53pm

Visually-impaired inspectors show skills on Media Day for EyesOn Design

The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. Aside from the usual cars and interviews, a special segment on Media Preview Day showed two visually-impaired inspectors feeling gaps, fits and finishes with white gloves a 1948 Fiat Topolino 500.

By Frank Sherosky Jun 14 2011 - 8:30pm

Media Day Preview a success for 2011 EyesOn Design

The EyesOn Design Car Show is known worldwide for its creative focus on design themes. In preparation for the 24th annual event, which takes place on Father’s Day, this Sunday, June 19, 2011 on the grounds of the historic Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, the media was given insight into the upcoming events plus a view of some auto displays.

By Hawke Fracassa Jun 14 2011 - 8:20pm

America will spend $6 billion again to subsidize ethanol

A Republican senator from Oklahoma and a Democratic senator from California sought Tuesday to end a $6-billion, 30-year-old subsidy of ethanol by July 1, but the proposal was resoundingly defeated by the U.S. Senate, 59-40.

By Don Bain Jun 14 2011 - 7:26pm

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster now in country

Few things are as pleasurable as an open air drive on a warm summer evening, with the lights of the city spreading across the valley like the stars in the heavens above. Few vehicles deliver that feeling like the Mercedes-Benz SLK roadster. The 2012 model, the third generation of the car that launched the move to automatic hardtops, in now arriving at dealerships in the U.S.

By Patrick Rall Jun 14 2011 - 5:47pm

The 2012 Corvette to see price increases

The Chevrolet Corvette has seen better days with regards to sales even with no real competition in the current American market but that’s not stopping GM from hiking the price for the 2012 model year.

By Don Bain Jun 14 2011 - 5:39pm

Ford’s 2012 Focus Electric to have one cool battery

When Ford’s new Electric 2012 Focus hits the streets later this year, it will have one cool battery thanks to a liquid temperature control system that will maintain the optimal thermal range for both charging or powering the motor, whatever the weather. The Electric Focus is the first all-electric, gasoline-free vehicle in the brand’s line, with four more models yet to be released during the next year and a half.

By Gordon Block Jun 14 2011 - 4:11pm

Chevrolet Camaro computer may just be the best Father's Day gift ever

This computer, shaped and styled to look like a new Chevrolet Camaro, would make your car-loving father or grandfather the envy of the neighborhood as it can serve as a very unique Father's Day gift idea for a car loving father.

By Patrick Rall Jun 14 2011 - 3:31pm

BMW 1- and 3-Series 2-door coupe and vert to become 2- and 4-Series

Just last week we reported that BMW had filed for the trademarks to “BMW M2” and “M2” and now we have a clearer idea of what those could be as several sources suggest that what we know now as the BMW 1-Series and 3-Series Coupe and Convertible will be known next year as the new BMW 2-Series and 4-Series.

By Hawke Fracassa Jun 14 2011 - 3:01pm

Congressmen drive hard to extend autogas spiffs

ROUSH CleanTech, the suburban Detroit company in the forefront of the American autogas movement, is lauding Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK) for their support of the Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act of 2011, which will put a significant number of clean-burning propane autogas vehicles on American roads by extending tax credits.

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