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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.

Zipcar auto-sharing partners with Ford for a greener world
By KC Kelly on
Zipcar is planning on changing the ability of the young and the young-at-heart to afford cars in today’s economy. With the support of the Ford Motor Company, Zipcar is bringing the idea of auto-sharing to not only college campuses and private homes, but to small businesses as well.
NHTSA recalls 2009 BMW X5 for fire risks
By Patrick Rall on
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of diesel powered 2009 BMW X5 sport utility vehicles over a concern that the fuel line heater could stick on, vastly increasing the risk of fire in the worst case scenario.
Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise 2011, videos to remember
By Frank Sherosky on
The videos of Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise on Wednesday, August 31 shows why it lived up to expectations as being the most quaint, personalized and favored of all the summer car cruise events on the east side of metro-Detroit.
Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise sets another roar for personal touch
By Frank Sherosky on
Kiwanis of Saint Clair Shores on the east side of Macomb County, Michigan put on another successful Harper Charity Cruise for 2011, complete with hot rods, restored cars and a friendly crowd of auto enthusiasts with a personal touch beyond other cruises.
The 2012 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid returns virtually unchanged
By Don Bain on
The 2012 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid is the brand’s executive sedan flagship and will remain on slightly enhanced, presumably because when it was first introduced in 2008 it was the virtuous embodiment of the designer’s vision.
New BMW recall includes 120000 cars, company explains handling
By KC Kelly on
BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG has issued a worldwide recall of approximately 120,000 BMW diesel cars, including automobiles from its 1 and 5 Series. Here is what affected today's recall.
Land Rover Defender Concept at Frankfurt Auto Show, 2015 release planned
By Don Bain on
The iconic Land Rover Defender will return to showrooms at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show for the 2015 model year, according of a brand announcement also confirming the Defender Concept’s slated appearance at the Frankfurt Auto show this year.
The Chevrolet Volt reaching new areas, attracting new consumers
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors expected that when the new electric powered Chevrolet Volt began hitting dealerships around the country, it would attract new buyers and as the Volt hits more and more regions of the US – dealerships are reporting that this innovative electric sedan is indeed bringing in new faces the their dealerships.
BMW Group displays Highly Automated Driving
By Frank Sherosky on
The BMW is once again showing why it is the Ultimate Driving Machine, as Motorway A9 from Munich to Nuremberg shows the usual high volume of traffic, but despite the stress of the situation, the driver sits calm and relaxed behind the wheel, because the automobile is doing the driving. It's BMW's automated car.
Production of the new Ram C/V begins in Windsor
By Patrick Rall on
Just one week after Chrysler’s Ram Truck brand saw one of its models end with the last of the Dakota’s coming off of the assembly line, a new model enters production as the new Dodge Grand Caravan-based Ram C/V begins production in Windsor, Ontario.
Chrysler's SRT brand racing for autism
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge brand has become a regular competitor in the legendary Targa Newfoundland but for the 2011 rally event along the eastern coast of North America, Chrysler’s newly formed SRT brand will have three vehicles racing to raise money for autism research – with brand CEO Ralph Gilles leading the trio into battle.
Ford Focus
Ford to use more soy-based bio-foam in its seats and head restraints
By Gordon Block on
Ford has announced a plan with Lear Corporation, the manufacturer of its seats, to increase the use of SoyFoam in the head restraints of US-built vehicles as part of its efforts to maintain sustainable operations.
Chevrolet Camaro rated Most Popular Sports Car on Facebook
By Frank Sherosky on
Not only is the Chevrolet Camaro the best-selling sports car in the United States, it is now the most-popular vehicle on Facebook.
The Dodge Caliber production ends on November 23rd
By Patrick Rall on
The Dodge Caliber has never seen the success that the Chrysler Group had hoped for when it was launched in 2007 and with a replacement vehicle based on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta planned for unveiling at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, it came as no surprise to hear that the last Caliber will roll off of the assembly line on November 23rd, 2011.
Another Ford F-Series plant, new Escape plant vote to strike
By Patrick Rall on
The Ford UAW members may be gearing up for a strike as the workers at Ford’s two Louisville Kentucky plants have voted overwhelming in favor of hitting the picket lines with almost 99% of the 3,600 workers voting “yes” to the walk out.
Justin Bieber drives Ferrari F430, hit by Honda in LA
By Armen Hareyan on
The Ferrari F430 (the price of which is more than $200,000) of the Canadian singer Justin Bieber was struck by another car in a parking garage in Los Angeles Tuesday. He called the police, who came and said there is nothing to write a report.
NADA performing cost analysis of facility image programs
By Don Bain on
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has commissioned an independent study to take an in-depth look at the cost effectiveness of facility image programs requiring U.S. new car dealers to invest billions of dollars each year to conform to corporate standards.
Audi's 3 presentations at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show reduce MPG by 25%
By Armen Hareyan on
Audi just revealed that it will present its new S models for the first time at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto show. Downsized engine in Audi S6, S7 and S8 models will deliver high performance and power, the company says, saving fuel.

Introducing the new Ford EVOS Concept
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company recently invited the media to Detroit for some seat time in the EcoBoost’d Ford Explorer and Edge but at a presentation prior to driving these new fuel-sipping SUVs, Ford Chief Creative Officer J Mays introduced the group to the new Ford EVOS Concept – the vehicle that will introduce the world to the future of Ford’s global design theme.
Ford union auto workers vote overwhelmingly to strike
By Patrick Rall on
Ford is currently in talks with the Union Auto Workers over a new contract but with talks going very slowly, one major production facility has already voted to strike while another is currently voting with expectations of a similar decision.
Will compressed air engines be the next big thing?
By Don Bain on
If your car ran on compressed air, you would have a cheap source of power already available throughout the country at gas stations, convenience stores and in at least half the private homes in the nation – an air compressor.
Engine expert joins Scuderi Group to commercialize split-cycle technology
By Frank Sherosky on
Professor Hubert Hitziger, a leading international expert on IC (internal combustion) engines based in Germany, will advise the Scuderi Group to further the development and commercialization of the SCUDERI™ split-cycle engine.
Panda poop may hold key to cellulosic ethanol
By Don Bain on
A microbe that helps Pandas break down their diet of bamboo into usable nutrients may hold the key to the production of ethanol from plants, based on the work of several researchers, according to a report on 9News in Denver last night.
Forza 4
Forza Motorsports 4 won't offer Porsche models
By Patrick Rall on
There are only 43 more days until Forza Motorsports 4 hits the US market but we have found out that when Forza 4 hits, there will not be any Porsche cars or SUVs in the industry-leading racing simulator.
Chrysler 200 Convertible
Chrysler 200 Convertible headed to Europe, 200 Sedan is not
By Patrick Rall on
The Lancia Flavia and Flavia Cabrio made their conceptual debut earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show with these new models essentially being rebadged versions of the 2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan and 200 Convertible but new information suggests that when the 200-turned-Flavia hits the European market it will only be offered as a convertible.
Kia Soul 2012 to have HD Radio, company explains why
By Armen Hareyan on
The 2012 Kia soul will offer company installed HD Radio, adding the brand to nineteen other automotive brands offering HD radios.
Nissan and Mitsubishi to standardize EV home-charging systems
By Gordon Block on
After reports of people using hybrid car batteries to power home appliances after the Japan earthquake, Nissan and Mitsubishi are talking about developing standardized AC-charging systems for their own electric vehicles.
Ford F150, Chevy Avalanche picked as top tailgating vehicles by AAA
By Frank Sherosky on
It’s up and it’s good, as the AAA Auto Buying experts kicked another field goal by releasing their list of tailgating vehicle options for trucks, including hybrids and crossovers for the 2012 football season, but the traditional truck winners went to Ford F150 and Chevrolet Avalanche.
Be on TV with Honda, share Your story
By Armen Hareyan on
Honda Cars UK wants to make a star of you and take you on TV if you are a Honda driver.
Lincoln to get seven new/revised models by 2014
By Patrick Rall on
Lincoln has been having a rough year without middle-child brand Mercury but word of seven all-new and/or revised models hitting their showrooms by 2014 is news that could help Ford Motor Company’s high end brand step up to the big boys of the luxury segment.
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