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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.

Scuderi Group kicks off V-shape split-cycle engine
By Frank Sherosky on
Scuderi, an engine development company, is literally running to the next stage of re-engineering the conventional four-stroke engine, as it will now include a new V-shape configuration. All design efforts to advance fuel efficiency is reflected in its announced filing of new patents, raising it patent portfolio to more than 476 patent applications filed and 154 issued in 50 countries.
Audi sets sales record with two weeks left to sell
By Jeffrey Zygmont on
As of mid December, Audi of America had sold more cars than in any other year in its history. The luxury importer was on track to sell more than 100,000 vehicles by the end of 2010 – a milestone for the company.
Jeep unveils the 2011 Compass with a Grand new look
By Patrick Rall on
Thanks to the pesky spyshot folks we have known for quite some time that the 2011 Jeep Compass would receive some styling cues from the 2011 Grand Cherokee but today, the Chrysler Group rolled out an array of images of their refreshed crossover along with a full complement of information on the new compact SUV.
Ford Will Build All Four Focuses in Michigan Assembly Plant
By Keith Griffin on
Ford invited the media out to its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne to show off the new facility that will build gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions of the 2012 Ford Focus. It will be the first automotive plant in the world, according to Ford president of the Americas Mark Fields, to build one car with four different powertrains.
BMW Adds Performance Accessories to X5
By Keith Griffin on
The BMW X5 is alone among the performance sport utility vehicles made by German auto manufacturers that extends the feel, performance and handling of its sibling sedans, which is why it makes sense that BMW has announced performance accessories for the BMW X5 SAV.
Cadillac returns to racing with CTS-V Coupe in 2011
By Frank Sherosky on
Racing has always been a great way to demonstrate an automaker’s ability to perform under pressure and under extreme conditions. So, Cadillac’s return to racing in 2011 with a race-prepared version of its CTS-V Coupe will enhance its image.
New Bosch EL generators to meet demands of modern auto electrical systems
By Frank Sherosky on
The demand for electrical power in cars has been increasing for decades, mainly due comfort and safety systems, but now the stop-start systems which reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions is raising the bid. Thus, design engineers are increasingly burdened to meet all of those demands. Enter Bosch and its new Efficiency Line of generators.
Chinese electric cars coming to L.A.
By Jeffrey Zygmont on
After a one-year delay, upstart Chinese auto company BYD prepares to deliver battery-powered electric cars and buses to southern California. Officials in Los Angeles cozy up to the company, hoping to attract a new tenant to the city.
Toyota recalls 94,000 2011 Sienna minivans for brake risk
By Patrick Rall on
Toyota has issued a recall for 2011 Sienna minivans built prior to November 2010 for a concern over the stop lamp switch bracket that could lead to the brake lights remaining on and, in the worst cases, could cause increased wear to the braking system.
Microsoft offers 1st trailer from Forza Motorsports 4
By Patrick Rall on
Since the Electronic Entertainment Expo in June, the gaming world has know that the next installment of Forza Motorsports was coming soon and with a the first official trailer (more like a teaser) on the Xbox YouTube channel, the hype over Forza 4 can official begin.
Kia issues accelerator pedal TSB for 2011 Optima
By Patrick Rall on
Kia has issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for concerns over the accelerator pedal assembly of the 2011 Optima. Multiple sources have reported this Kia TSB but it is unclear as to whether or not any vehicles have experienced an unintended acceleration issue similar to the one experienced by those seen in the millions of recalled Toyotas.
Ford F150 SVT Raptor takes Four Wheeler 2011 Truck of the Year
By Patrick Rall on
The 2010 Ford SVT Raptor introduced race-inspiring engineering to the street legal pickup truck segment but the balmy performance of the 5.4L Triton engine provided the Raptor from getting its due respect. However, with the introduction of the new 6.2L V8 to the SVT F150, the mighty Raptor has taken home the award for Four Wheeler Magazine’s 2011 Truck of the Year.
Holden to move Cruze production to Australia
By Frank Sherosky on
It pays to be global-news minded these days. Some gets filtered our way as well, like a Monday morning report on Sunday evening; and the latest buzz on the web is about the Holden Cruze. That’s right, not a Chevy, but a Holden version including the 5 door hatchbback to be built down under.
Automakers maybe inching closer toward sealed engines
By Frank Sherosky on
Once upon a time we had to change our spark plugs, replace the contact points, condenser and cap. We even had to add grease to all of our wheel bearings, ball joints, steering joints and anything in the chassis that swiveled. Now we have sealed bearings, joints and swivels in a number of products. With new oil formulations, are engines next?
Ford Fiesta tranny raises questions during test drive
By Jeffrey Zygmont on
The performance of the PowerShift automatic transmission in the new, 2011 Ford Fiesta subcompact economy car raised questions for one reviewer. The questions may stem from a mere fluke, but they remain unanswered by Ford.
Toyota issues defense against accelerator pedal misinformation
By Jeffrey Zygmont on
A Toyota press announcement responds to recent critics who equated a late November, 2010, technical service bulletin with another recall for accelerator pedal problems. While it displays a sensitivity to the issue, the Toyota response explains the nature and intention of the technical service bulletin in question.
Nissan entices twitters to plug Quest minivan
By Jeffrey Zygmont on
Nissan sponsors a Saturday lunch and gabfest for lifestyle bloggers in California, aiming to fill Twitter with raves about the re-engineered Quest minivan, which is due to be launched early in the 2011 calendar year.
Electric vehicles demand quieter electric power steering units
By Frank Sherosky on
Electric vehicles (EV) are very different from those powered by internal-combustion engines (ICEs). Any and all components that have moving parts may be heard within the interior cabin. Nowhere is that more obvious than the noise associated with electric power steering units, known as EPS mounted to the steering column.
Honda and Mazda Collaborating on B-Spec Stock Racing
By Keith Griffin on
This is the year of the B class car and that continues with the announcement that Honda and Mazda have announced the joint formation of “B-Spec” Showroom Stock racing.
Chevrolet Silverado HD Selected as Motor Trend Truck for 2011
By Keith Griffin on
Major automotive announcements usually aren’t made on the weekend, which is why it’s unusual that the Chevrolet Silverado HD was named Motor Trend Truck of the Year on a Saturday.
Ford electric van squeaks in at deadline
By Jeffrey Zygmont on
One element of Ford's vehicle electrification program kept to its timetable, when Ford partners completed and shipped the first samples of battery-driven Transit Connect Electric vans just as 2010 approached its end.
Remembering Chuck Jordan, former GM design chief, dead at 83
By Frank Sherosky on
Chuck Jordan, the legendary design chief that helped usher in the modern era of styling at General Motors with the Motorama cars, passed away on Thursday.
GM Wins Golden Spike Award for Chevrolet Volt
By Keith Griffin on
As the railroads like to advertise, the most fuel-efficient vehicles are probably trains – especially when you factor in the amount of goods they carry. That’s why it is fitting the Chevrolet Volt was honored with the Golden Spike award.
Customers Stay Loyal To Brands with Fun-to-Drive Vehicles
By Keith Griffin on
Attention car makers: new-vehicle owners want fun-to-drive vehicles, according to the 2010 customer retention study by J.D. Power and Associates. Buyers are staying loyal to brands like Ford for that reason.
Fender, Volkswagen, Panasonic Pair up on New Audio System
By Keith Griffin on
In what might best be described as the ultimate automotive aural ménage a trois, Fender, Volkswagen, and Panasonic automotive have come together to create a new nine-speaker audio system for the Jetta GLI.
Hot Hatch Volkswagen Golf R Coming to the United States
By Keith Griffin on
The European Volkswagen Golf R, a car lovingly called a hot hatch by the British, is coming to the United States by the end of 2011. Top Gear calls it “unbelievably good” – it’s about time it came to our shores.
Cyclone Power to run patented steam engine in land speed record attempt
By Frank Sherosky on
Lest you think the steam engine for automobiles is dead, think again. Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. already has a compact, heat regenerative, external combustion engine that has been developed to achieve high thermal efficiencies and power-to-weight ratio. First things first, though. How about a land speed record?
The 2011 Chrysler 300 shows off on YouTube
By Patrick Rall on
Chrysler has teased the 2011 300 as far back as 2010 Detroit Auto Show and with the 2011 Detroit show official debut of the new muscular luxury sedan just a month away, we get our first good look at the 2011 Chrysler 300 in the video linked below – courtesy of YouTube user carmgn56.
Dodge announces the schedule for the 2011 Viper Cup race series
By Patrick Rall on
Dodge announced today that their Dodge Viper Cup, a spec series featuring an entire field of the race-ready Dodge Viper ACR-X will be returning in 2011 after the inaugural season ended up this October.
Ford unveils the 2012 Cobra Jet at PRI in Orlando Florida
By Patrick Rall on
Today, the 2010 Performance Racing Industry show opened in Orlando Florida and among the head turning displays on the show floor, Ford Racing officially introduced the 2012 Cobra Jet Mustang.
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