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 Frank Sherosky Sep 4 2011 - 9:37am

Split-cycle engine technology to challenge EVs and hybrids

Contrary to modern belief and all the canned reports by many automotive media types that electrification is the only way to maximize automobile efficiency, the demise of the internal combustion engine is extremely exaggerated, especially as split-cycle engine technology comes of age and challenges the high costs of EVs and hybrid cars.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 3 2011 - 7:28pm

Honda relies on Pilot SUV to lead comeback

Honda is hanging on to hold its own in a down U.S. market. As the last quarter of 2011 approaches, the Japanese car company's sales are only down 6% compared with 2010 unit sales, despite a rocky August.

By KC Kelly Sep 3 2011 - 4:14pm

Labor Day weekend car sales boom at Braman Honda Miami

What does Honda and Labor Day Weekend have in common? Booming car sales and deals on one of the biggest car buying weekends of the year.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 3 2011 - 3:15pm

Rebound slower than expected at Acura

Acura is continuing to lose ground as its car and truck sales plunged steeply in August compared with year-ago numbers. The luxury marque moved only 9,054 vehicles out of U.S. showrooms last month. It was a drop of 24.5%.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 3 2011 - 11:50am

Michigan offers historic decals to owners of vintage snowmobiles

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.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 2 2011 - 9:16pm

Extras, options drive all-new 2012 Toyota Tacoma

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.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 2 2011 - 7:52pm

Sound system upgrades big draw for 2012 Toyota Tacoma

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2011 - 5:42pm

Lincoln shines again as Ford continues to grow in August 2011

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2011 - 5:22pm

General Motors shows strong growth in August, leads in sales

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.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 2 2011 - 5:02pm

Best-selling Toyota Tacoma adds value, versatility for 2012

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2011 - 4:40pm

Chrysler Group leads the industry in growth in August 2011

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%.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2011 - 4:05pm

General Motors retains ex-Vice Chairman Bob Lutz as advisor

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.”

By KC Kelly Sep 2 2011 - 3:40pm

Tips for safe driving in cities with more than 1 million population

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2011 - 3:38pm

Introducing the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Special Edition

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.

By KC Kelly Sep 2 2011 - 3:27pm

Allstate's Top 10 Best Drivers Report: Is your city on the list?

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.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 2 2011 - 2:45pm

Audi A2 concept looks at future with Facebook chat option

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.

By KC Kelly Sep 2 2011 - 1:12pm

Renault and Gibson guitar collaborate in designing unique Wind Roadster

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2011 - 12:58pm

New Alfa Romeo SUV to be built in American Jeep plants

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.

By KC Kelly Sep 2 2011 - 12:08pm

Labor Day weekend could mean great deals for car buyers

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 2 2011 - 11:43am

Lexus LFA Nürburgring Edition shatters production car ‘Ring record

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.

By KC Kelly Sep 2 2011 - 11:13am

Breast Cancer Themed Chevy Camaro SS to Lead AdvoCare 500

General Motors plans on lending its support this year to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a new pink-colored Chevy Camaro SS.

By Hawke Fracassa Sep 1 2011 - 11:48pm

Buy American! Chinese order 94 emergency vehicles from Michigan maker

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.

By Don Bain Sep 1 2011 - 6:35pm

BMW opens Carbon Fiber plant in Moses Lake WA with 80 jobs

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2011 - 6:19pm

Chrysler’s new 8-speed automatic transmission coming to Charger, 300

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2011 - 4:45pm

Camaro beats the Mustang, Challenger and 370 in August 2011

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.

By Armen Hareyan Sep 1 2011 - 4:33pm

Volt Ships to Canadia Chevy Dealerships, See Incentives

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.

By Don Bain Sep 1 2011 - 3:28pm

BMW taking headlamps to the laser light level

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2011 - 2:50pm

Nissan Leaf outsells Chevy Volt by over 4 to 1 in August

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.

By KC Kelly Sep 1 2011 - 1:49pm

Marriott Hotels go green: Add charging stations for electric cars

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.

By KC Kelly Sep 1 2011 - 1:29pm

Beware of water damaged used cars: What to look for

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.

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