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 May 9 2011 - 6:44pm

Audi recalls A6, S6 and RS6 models for fuel tank fire risks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced the Volkswagen Auto Group is recalling certain Audi A6, S6 and RS6 due to the fuel tank rollover valve creating a possible fire risk.

By Adrian Dorofte May 9 2011 - 4:48pm

Aston Martin exec selling his Rapide model to help the Japan victims

The Aston Rapide owned by the company boss Ulrich Bez will be sold during an auction organized by Bonhams, the money obtained after selling the car being intended to reach Japan in the form of an aid.

By Jessica Henderson May 9 2011 - 4:24pm

Hyundai i40 Saloon to launch during 2011 Barcelona Motor show, reflecting Spanish market

Hyundai's new brand ‘New Thinking. New Possibilities’ has taken effect with the launch of its new i40 Saloon, which will be broadcast at the Barcelona Motor Show, next week.

By Armen Hareyan May 9 2011 - 3:48pm

Mercedes Owners Sum Up Their Car 300 Ways in One Word

For those of you who are Mercedes-Benz owners: If you could sum up your Mercedes-Benz vehicle in one word, what would it be?

By Patrick Rall May 9 2011 - 3:37pm

Ford introduces the new name of the V6 Performance Package – the Mayhem Mustang Package

In late 2010, Ford announced that they were looking for a more exciting name for the Ford Mustang V6 Performance Package, employing the help of their hoards of Facebook fans for ideas and today Ford has announced that new name – the 2012 Ford Mayhem Mustang Package.

By Patrick Rall May 9 2011 - 1:57pm

The Ram Long Hauler Concept makes its formal debut at the 2011 Kentucky Derby

When attendees rolled into Churchill Downs in Kentucky this weekend to watch Animal Kingdom win the 137th Kentucky Derby, they were greeted by a huge array of Ram brand trucks and displays – including the grande debut of the Ram Long Hauler Concept.

By Patrick Rall May 9 2011 - 11:56am

Ford F150 fuel tank strap investigation expanded

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that their 2010 investigation of the Ford F150 for fuel tank strap failure issues has been expanded from the 1.4 million initially included to over 2.7 million.

By Frank Sherosky May 9 2011 - 11:43am

Chevrolet Volt demo program leading to new sales

The Chevrolet Volt demonstration units are such a popular showroom draw that dealers are seeing sales rise as a net result. So, expect the demo program to expand.

By Armen Hareyan May 9 2011 - 10:44am

Best Buy wants to sell electric cars, but faces serious challenges

Best Buy says it is having talks with traditional automakers to sell electric cars in its stores and that the conversations with automakers are going well. Will this make the electronics retailer the largest EV dealership in the world?

By Armen Hareyan May 8 2011 - 10:15pm

Rolls-Royce embraces Provenance to address its used cars

After finding a better way to address its pre-owened cars Rolls-Royce forays into the market of used cars calling the program Provenance.

By Frank Sherosky May 8 2011 - 10:06pm

SAE 2012 Call for Papers sets June 1, 2011 for deadline

With the SAE 2011 World Congress still fresh in our memory, the organization is calling once again for papers for the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit.

By Frank Sherosky May 7 2011 - 8:27pm

High CAD training costs still displace unemployed design candidates

Just because a large auto company pays for CAD training for its on-site employees doesn’t mean the price is reasonable. They can write it off. Now ask anyone without a job, but looking to get trained for a new employment opportunity; their lack of cash flow simply cannot handle the costs to maintain skills.

By Dave Van Sickle May 6 2011 - 10:21pm

2011 MINI Countryman is all grown up now

Even though the MINI Countryman is a brand-new model it’s easily identified as a MINI. Countryman carries on MINI’s design characteristics with a larger body, greater ground clearance, four doors and all-wheel drive.

By Patrick Rall May 6 2011 - 4:10pm

The Ram Brand sponsors the 2011 Kentucky Derby

In just over 24 hours, the 137th running of the Kentucky Derby will begin and when it does, Chrysler's Ram truck brand will be the title sponsor of the "Run for the Roses" for the second year in a row.

By Frank Sherosky May 6 2011 - 2:53pm

Gasoline prices surpassing capability of present engine technology

While the latest GM media releases say breathing right with VVT (variable valve timing) helps Chevrolet get more from less, and mild hybrids extend driving range, the pace of oil and gasoline price increases have overcome their benefits for city driving.

By Don Bain May 6 2011 - 2:04pm

Clean diesel cars outpacing the market

It is well known that the current price of fuel, despite the dramatic drop yesterday, has been driving a move to more fuel-efficient vehicles nationwide. What is not so apparent is that sales of clean diesel vehicles are outpacing sales of hybrids by a full 17.1 percent. Further the total cost of ownership is lower for a clean diesel car.

By Keith Griffin May 6 2011 - 7:53am

Jaguar Confirms It Will Build C-X75 Hybrid Supercar

Jaguar announced this morning in London that it is going to build the hybrid supercar concept called the C-X75 and it's going to require massive fuel savings for most of us because it has a price tag starting at $700,000 and just goes north from there.

By John Matras May 5 2011 - 7:37pm

Toyota offers $1,000 rebate to college grads

Graduation in grand, or at least it's worth a grand. That's what Toyota--Toyota Financial Services (TFS) in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales - is offering to help recent college grads buy a new car with a $1,000 rebate on certain Toyota and all Scion models.

By Patrick Rall May 5 2011 - 5:00pm

Ford continues to grow while Lincoln struggles in April 2011

Ford Motor Company was the worst of the American automakers in terms of year over year growth, but they still showed fair growth of 16.4%, ranking them above Toyota, Honda and Nissan.

By Patrick Rall May 5 2011 - 4:37pm

The Chrysler Group shows strong growth in April 2011 sales

The numbers are in for April 2011 sales and for the second month in a row, the Chrysler Group showed strong growth compared to the same month a year ago with the exception being the Chrysler brand – one of just four major brands in the US to show a decline in sales growth.

By Patrick Rall May 5 2011 - 4:02pm

GM leads all major automotive groups in April growth, sales

After a fairly weak March in terms of growth, General Motors broke out of their short slump in April 2011 with 232,538 units sold, giving them a year-over-year increase of 27% and the top spot in terms of growth and sales volume last month.

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By Patrick Rall May 5 2011 - 3:03pm

Camaro leads the Mustang, Challenger, 370Z in April 2011

Ford and General Motors both saw huge jumps in muscle car sales but with the month of April coming to an end, the Chevrolet Camaro led the pack in muscle car sales for the 4th consecutive month.

By Dave Van Sickle May 5 2011 - 2:54pm

Audi A7 exudes style, comfort & performance

Audi has abandoned tradition with the all-new 2012 Audi A7, by combining the cachet of a coupe with the status of a sedan and the practicality of a wagon. The novel, five-door design features a lightweight chassis, state-of-the-art supercharged V6, latest generation quattro all-wheel drive and the latest advanced driver assistance and multimedia systems that buyers expect in the premium segment.

By Cheryl Phillips May 5 2011 - 1:45pm

GM Offers Condition To Bring Back El Camino

Is the Chevrolet El Camino making a comeback? If Twitter has the power to influence GM’s Chief Marketing officer to make this happen, then perhaps fans of the coupe utility vehicle that debuted in 1959 will see it at their Chevy dealer in the near future.

By Patrick Rall May 5 2011 - 11:21am

GM recalls the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze for steering, trans issues

The Chevrolet Cruze has quickly become one of the top-selling cars in America and to help keep it selling strong, GM is taking no chances with safety issues so the company has issued its second recall of the year for the compact sedan – this time over a possible issue with the steering assembly and transmission linkage.

By Frank Sherosky May 5 2011 - 8:50am

GM stock sell-off despite earning 3.2 billion in Q1

Despite announcing first quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.2 billion, or $1.77 per fully-diluted share, marking the company’s fifth consecutive profitable quarter, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock started dropping with the pre-market opening trade. Update: By the close of trading in New York, GM stock was down $1.02

By Keith Griffin May 5 2011 - 7:19am

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Undergoing Endurance Testing

The convertible 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is under going endurance testing as its premiere nears for the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, according to new information released today by Mercedes-Benz.

By Dave Van Sickle May 4 2011 - 10:42pm

2011 Jeep Wrangler moves upscale

For over 70 years the Jeep has been an icon for rugged capability. During that time it evolved from a butt-busting, no frills military vehicle to a modern 4-wheeler. Also during that time the brand has gone through many owners, starting in 1941 with Willys

By John Matras May 4 2011 - 10:40pm

McLaren GT announces McLaren MP4-12C GT3 for European FIA GT racing series

The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 would make company founder and namesake Bruce McLaren proud. McLaren Automotive has announced that a racing version of the production exotic MP4-12C is being developed for racing in the FIA GT racing series in Europe.

By Armen Hareyan May 4 2011 - 10:20pm

Consumer: THINK's worst example of misleading EV pricing

Think USA shows the price of it's THINK City for as low as 17,995, but the fine print makes it virtually very hard to get this electric vehicle at this low price.

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