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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.

Michigan offers historic decals to owners of vintage snowmobiles
By Hawke Fracassa on
Snowmobilers in Michigan, home to 6,200 miles of wintertime snow trails, can now register their classic sleds with special $50 decals that went on sale this week at Department of State offices in the Great Lakes state's 83 counties.
Extras, options drive all-new 2012 Toyota Tacoma
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota has loaded lots of options and extras onto its family of 2012 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup trucks to make each of them an enticing buy.
Sound system upgrades big draw for 2012 Toyota Tacoma
By Hawke Fracassa on
Toyota is counting on new sound systems to enhance buyer pleasure and improve the delivery of music and infotainment on its 2012 Tacoma pickup truck, which the Japanese carmaker said today will be available in dealer showrooms next week.
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Lincoln shines again as Ford continues to grow in August 2011
By Patrick Rall on
Ford Motor Company had another strong month in August 2011, lead in part by the increase in year over year sales by their Lincoln brand which continues to push ahead without new models.
General Motors shows strong growth in August, leads in sales
By Patrick Rall on
General Motors had another good month in August 2011, moving 218,479 vehicles for an improvement of 18% over August last year – making them the top dog in terms of sales volume and third behind Nissan and Chrysler in terms of growth.
Toyota Tacom resale value
Best-selling Toyota Tacoma adds value, versatility for 2012
By Hawke Fracassa on
The wildly popular Toyota Tacoma made its debut today as a 2012 model. Even in a gasping economy, the Japanese juggernaut has traditionally been the best-selling compact pickup truck in America, blowing out its closest competitor on the showroom floor by a 2-to-1 margin with annual sales of more than 106,000 units.
Chrysler Group leads the industry in growth in August 2011
By Patrick Rall on
Sales figures from around the American automotive industry are in and once again, the Chrysler Group was the strongest automaker in the industry in terms of growth with the smallest of the American Big 3 improving by 31%.
General Motors retains ex-Vice Chairman Bob Lutz as advisor
By Patrick Rall on
Robert “Bob” Lutz is one of the most well-known men in the American automotive industry and after leaving General Motors on Mat 1st 2010 for retirement, the country’s largest automaker has announced the retention of Lutz to help “provide counsel to the senior leadership team of the company.”
Tips for safe driving in cities with more than 1 million population
By KC Kelly on
According to Allstate Insurance Company, automobile accidents, specifically car crashes in the United States, have generally declined over the last few years. However, car crashes involving unthinkable fatalities, still average more than 32,000 every year. Collisions are higher in cities exceeding 1 million population.
Introducing the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition
By Patrick Rall on
One of the most anticipated video games of this year is the latest version of Activision’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and to celebrate the use of the Jeep Wrangler in the popular shoot-em-up series, the Chrysler Group has teamed with Activision to offer the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition.
Allstate's Top 10 Best Drivers Report: Is your city on the list?
By KC Kelly on
Allstate Auto Insurance Company has just come out on Thursday, September 1, 2011, with its seventh annual well-researched "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report." Be surprised when seeing who ranks on the top as the city having best drivers.
Audi A2 concept looks at future with Facebook chat option
By Armen Hareyan on
Audi announced that at the 2011 Frankfurt International Auto Show it will present its A2 concept car, presenting a new look at the future of electric-car driving. What's interesting about the car is that it merges social media with driving experience.
Renault and Gibson guitar collaborate in designing unique Wind Roadster
By KC Kelly on
Renault and Gibson are now teaming up together to create a unique combination of a special edition Gibson SG 1961 guitar and a unique Renault Wind Gordini by Gibson show car.
New Alfa Romeo SUV to be built in American Jeep plants
By Patrick Rall on
Fiat SpA announced earlier this year that they were planning on building somewhere in the area of 280,000 Jeep models in their Turin, Italy plant along with a new Alfa Romeo small SUV based on those Jeeps but now rumors suggest that those vehicles will be built at existing Jeep production facilities in the US – including the Alfa models.
Labor Day weekend could mean great deals for car buyers
By KC Kelly on
Massive car buying by consumers is one way that Americans traditionally celebrate Labor Day, which is quickly approaching on September 5th! With filled up lots, more customers flood car dealership showrooms, hoping to make great deals on fall 2012 model automobiles.
Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition shatters production car ‘Ring record
By Patrick Rall on
There has been no official word yet but according to multiple sources, the Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition has shown that its name is more than a marketing scheme as this specially tuned Lexus supercar has reportedly set the new production car record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife course with a stunning lap of just 7:14.
Breast Cancer Themed Chevy Camaro SS to Lead AdvoCare 500
By KC Kelly on
General Motors plans on lending its support this year to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a new pink-colored Chevy Camaro SS.
Buy American! Chinese order 94 emergency vehicles from Michigan maker
By Hawke Fracassa on
Spartan Chassis of Michigan (Nasdaq:SPAR) has begun supplying 25 Metro Star emergency response cabs and chassis to the Beijing, Shenyang, Suzhou, Taiyuan, Wenzhou and Wuhan fire departments in China.
BMW opens Carbon Fiber plant in Moses Lake WA with 80 jobs
By Don Bain on
The BMW Group's $100 million joint venture with SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers announced the official opening of SLG’s its new state-of-the-art carbon fiber manufacturing plant in Moses Lake WA, where the manufacture of ultra light-weight carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) for new BMW i vehicles will take place.
Chrysler’s new 8-speed automatic transmission coming to Charger, 300
By Patrick Rall on
We have known for some time that the Chrysler Group would be introducing their new ZF-built 8-speed automatic transmission and today, the information on the new fuel-saving transmission has been made official and in 2012, the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 powered by the 3.6L Pentastar V6 will come with this new transmission option.
Camaro beats the Mustang, Challenger and 370 in August 2011
By Patrick Rall on
The Chevrolet Camaro once again lead the segment in sales, with the Chevy muscle besting the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger and Nissan 370Z through August 2011 – the 7th time Chevy has lead the segment out of the 8 months of 2011.
Volt Ships to Canadia Chevy Dealerships, See Incentives
By Armen Hareyan on
Today is a special day for Canadian Chevy dealerships as the much heralded electric Volt is shipped to dealerships and will be available for sale with a special MSRP price.
BMW taking headlamps to the laser light level
By Don Bain on
Following their introduction of LED-only headlights, BMW is now developing laser light technology as the next step in the development of vehicle headlamps, thus lengthening the brand’s lead in innovative lighting technology.
Nissan Leaf outsells Chevy Volt by over 4 to 1 in August
By Patrick Rall on
Sales figures for August 2011 are trickling in from around the world and once again, the Nissan Leaf has badly outsold the Chevrolet Volt for the 5th month in a row – this time by a margin of roughly 4.5 Leafs sold to every Volt.
Marriott Hotels go green: Add charging stations for electric cars
By KC Kelly on
Marriott International, Inc. has just released breaking news that they will be offering the usage of charging stations for guests who own electric cars. The vehicles must use the “Level 2” station for their cars.
Beware of water damaged used cars: What to look for
By KC Kelly on
Weather changes in the Eastern United States have caused many new and used cars to be water damaged. When looking for a used car for sale here are few items one needs to check before buying.
Closer look at the limited edition, C5 Corvette with 1953 body style
By Frank Sherosky on
You never know what might show up at metro-Detroit cruises, and the Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise 2011 was no different when a C5 Corvette caught everyone’s eye because it looked like a 1953.
Lexus to bring one World, 2 European debuts to 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show
By Don Bain on
When the big game opens at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show later this month, Lexus will be holding three kings in their hand - the all new Lexus GS 450h plus European debuts of the Lexus GS 350AWD and the Lexus CT 200h F-Sport.
2012 Honda Pilot goes on sale
By Gordon Block on
The 2012 Honda Pilot went on sale yesterday, with some minor styling tweaks and a quieter cabin, but essentially the same drivetrain.
Two more UAW Ford plants vote in favor of strike
By Patrick Rall on
The votes have been tallied from Ford’s Dearborn Truck Plant and Ohio Assembly Plant and, no surprisingly, both groups have voted heavily in favor of going on strike with the looming end of their current contract with Ford on September 14th.
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