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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.

2012 Kia Soul review and makeover
NYIAS 2011: The 2012 Kia Soul gets a mild makeover
By Don Bain on
Ever since the Kia Soul and Nissan Cube began competing in 2008 with the Scion xB (which had a few years on them in North America), the ubiquitous urban utility vehicle (we’ll suggest U2V) has been hard to escape. They’re on the road, on the television and even the hamsters have taken a liking to them.
Jaguar reveals redesigned 2012 XF at NYIAS
By Don Bain on
The Jaguar XF for 2012 has come a long way from its introduction in 2007 as a concept car and release in 2008 as a somewhat differing production vehicle. The new incarnation is much closer to the promise it showed in 2007 – it has recaptured the spirit of a Jaguar.
2012 Kia Soul
Nielsen names Kia Soul hamster commercial Automotive Ad of the Year
By Cheryl Phillips on
The Nielsen Company named its “Automotive Ad of the Year” winner at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, giving Kia’s popular rapping hamsters, the Soul, the top award for the second year in a row.

Mercedes, Toyota Plants in Alabama Shut Down by Violent Southern Storms
By Keith Griffin on
Mother Nature continues to shut down production at Toyota, but this time the affected plant is in Alabama and the problem is a series of violent storms and not the Tsunami and earthquake that struck its home production facilities in Japan. Mercedes was equally hard hit by the horrific storms that have killed more than 268 people as of Thursday afternoon.
Lamborghini rolls out their second Aventador LP700-4 video
By Patrick Rall on
Since the formal introduction of the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4, the Italian automaker has been offering up high quality videos of the new supercar in action and with this newest video, we get a look at two Aventadors playing around on an Italian countryside road.
Tokyo Motor Show
The Big 3 passes on the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on
We reported in February that both Chrysler and General Motors had decided not to make an appearance at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and with the final lineup announced for the big Japanese show, Ford Motor Company will also not be in attendance.
Buick declared one of fastest-growing passenger car brands in China
By Frank Sherosky on
Shanghai GM announced that sales of Buick products have surpassed 3 million units since the joint venture began offering its original vehicle brand in 1999.
Part two of the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium review
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium package includes pretty much everything that you could possibly want including the monstrous dual panel sunroof and monitors in the rear of the seatbacks.
Chrysler announces bailout loan repayment plans
By Patrick Rall on
The key roadblock preventing Fiat SpA from possessing their desired 51% of the Chrysler Group is the amount of debt owed to the US and Canadian governments but the American automaker announced this morning that they will be paying off the entirety of these loans – freeing up Fiat to make the final moves to have their majority stake in the Chrysler Group.
GM new engine plant in Brazil to supply two assembly pants
By Frank Sherosky on
GM do Brasil on Monday laid the foundation stone for a new engine plant in Joinville in south Brazil that will make engine components beginning in 2012.
Zagato honors Alfa Romeo with the Viper ACR based TZ3 Stradale
By Patrick Rall on
In 2010, Alfa Romeo celebrated their 100th anniversary and to commemorate the centennial, Italian coachbuilder Zagato has announced the TZ3 Stradale – a limited edition supercar based on the record-setting Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR.
Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0: Giant with the largest engine ever in a Porsche 911
By John Matras on
The Porsche 911 has always been known as a giant killer, extracting a huge amount of power from a small displacement engine, but is some is good, more is better. At least that is what's behind--literally--the largest engine ever in a Porsche 911, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 limited edition.
One Lap of America Begins Saturday at Tire Rack
By Keith Griffin on
The Tire Rack.com One Lap of America kicks off this Saturday in South Bend, Indiana, at the tire company's wet skid pad. It then travels 3500 miles in seven days before returning to Tire Rack's dry skid pad.
African Americans Prefer Toyota Over Other Brands
By Keith Griffin on
Polk, a provider of automotive information, has determined that Toyota was the most popular brand among African American new car buyers in 2010. Ford, Chevrolet and Honda were all practically locked in a statistical tie for second place.
Designer Calvin Klein’s Porsche 911 for sale on eBay
By Don Bain on
You’d think if you could afford to purchase and provide tender loving care to a 1985 Porsche 911, you be happy just to find one in fair condition. But what if you found one, not only in excellent shape, but previously owned by fashion king Calvin Klein with only 59,000 miles being auctioned at a current bid of $24,100?
Ford: Teens see right through parental safe driving claims
By Don Bain on
Almost all parents perceive themselves as safe drivers, but 82 percent of their teenage kids profess witnessing careless driving by parents. Ford is expanding their award-winning teen driving program in response to the 25 percent of teens with no formal driver education and the concerns of parents who see such education evaporating due to budget cuts.
2011 Chevy Volt
Report: Americans ready for electric cars with normal auto range
By Don Bain on
It seems U.S. consumers are changing their minds about electric cars as analysis of a Nielsen Energy Survey conducted by Boulder CO based E Source reports 85 percent claim they will buy an electric car either right away, when their current car needs replacing or when the technology becomes mainstream.
BMW 5 Series, Citroen DS3 tie for 2011 Women's World Car of the Year Award
By Cheryl Phillips on
Women around the world have become very influential in the decision making process of purchasing an automobile. The newly released 2011 Women’s World Car of the Year Award winners list will certainly play a part in that decision for women who are in the market for a new car.
Wheego LiFe on the market as a 100-percent battery-electric vehicle
By John Matras on
The improbably named Wheego LiFe is in the hands of its first owners, the 100-percent battery-electric highway-certified two-seat coupe delivered Asma and Kevin Henry, residents of the Virginia Highland neighborhood in Atlanta, on Earth Day.
TorqueNews review of the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium - part 1
By Patrick Rall on
In the early days of the sport utility vehicle, the companies who built them focused so much on utility that there was never any suggestion of luxury but even those with the means to purchase a high end vehicle can desire the roominess and capability of a SUV – enter the 2011 Cadillac SRX Turbo AWD Premium.
Caterham Seven in Team Lotus Special Edition colors
By John Matras on
Audi A8 Continues To Shine in Its 3rd Generation as a Standout Luxury Sedan
By Keith Griffin on
The 2011 Audi A8, now in its third generation, continues to be a standout luxury sedan in a field crowded with competition from BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, and to a minor extent, even Hyundai with its Equus.
Team Lotus buys Caterham, Group Lotus doesn't, Caterham Seven gets new old colors
By John Matras on
Things have come full circle at Lotus, it would seem, as Lotus buys Caterham Cars, the builder of the Caterham Seven. Except that the Lotus that bought Caterham isn't the Lotus that sold Caterham the rights to build the Lotus Seven, though only with the Caterham badge.
The 2012 Honda Civic configurator is live
By Patrick Rall on
The 2012 Honda Civic has received some minor upgrades from the 2011 models and if you have been waiting for your chance to price out a new Civic sedan or coupe, the time has come with the introduction of the 2012 Civic configurator on Honda’s website.
New bi-fuel system allows propane to burn in diesel engines
By Don Bain on
Icom North America, a pioneer in alternate fuel systems, is taking the economy and environmental benefits of a liquid-injection propane system to diesel-powered vehicles this year. The company's new JTG-Dynamic System, revealed at a recent National Propane Gas Association convention in Atlanta, enables vehicles to run on either diesel fuel or a 50/50 mixture of liquid-injected propane and diesel fuel.
eAssist technology extends Malibu ECO driving range to 550 miles
By Frank Sherosky on
With the debut of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu in New York and Shanghai auto shows, General Motors not only continues to leverage its Global Epsilon D-segment architecture, but its eAssist™ technology as well. This option extends the driving range of the Chevy Malibu ECO to 550 miles.
Pirates now eyeing your catalytic converter
By Don Bain on
Catalytic converters use platinum as a catalyst and though there’s not a lot in one, it’s enough to attract those scurvy urban pirates now that the precious metal can fetch up to $1,800 an ounce. Police in Massachusetts are setting up surveillance operations to catch the stealthy saw-toting blackguards.
GM offers expanded military discount in May
By Cheryl Phillips on
May is National Military Appreciation Month and GM is expanding their military discount program to include spouses of Active and Reserve members, as well as retirees of the US Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard.
Toyota recalls 51,000 Tundra pickups for driveshaft failure risks
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota Motor Co. today announced a voluntary recall of 2011 Toyota Tundra pickups over a concern of the driveshaft breaking after a single private owner experienced this problem.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu unveiled at the NYIAS
By Patrick Rall on
The 2011 New York International Auto Show is in full swing and this has proven to be a great year for the Big Apple show thanks to vehicle debuts like that of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
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