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 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.

By Frank Sherosky Sep 1 2011 - 1:20pm

Closer look at the limited edition, C5 Corvette with 1953 body style

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.

By Don Bain Sep 1 2011 - 12:52pm

Lexus to bring one World, 2 European debuts to 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show

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.

By Gordon Block Sep 1 2011 - 12:50pm

2012 Honda Pilot goes on sale

The 2012 Honda Pilot went on sale yesterday, with some minor styling tweaks and a quieter cabin, but essentially the same drivetrain.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2011 - 12:24pm

Two more UAW Ford plants vote in favor of strike

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.

By KC Kelly Sep 1 2011 - 12:14pm

Ford adapting Sync to European fast driving and language challenges

Ford Sync will be available in Europe next year, the problem is that there are number of European languages and the drivers there drive differently.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2011 - 11:29am

BMW recalls 241,000 3-Series models over taillight failure

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of select BMW 3-Series models from the 2002-2005 model years over a concern of the taillights failing to function as the vehicles age.

By Frank Sherosky Sep 1 2011 - 11:24am

1937 Ford recognized with Torque News Class Act Award at Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise

The Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise on Wednesday, August 31 really delivered; and so did the 1937 Ford called “That’s Minor” which already won at Autorama, but is hereby recognized with the Torque News Class Act Award and memorialized with its own feature video.

By KC Kelly Sep 1 2011 - 11:17am

Zipcar auto-sharing partners with Ford for a greener world

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.

By Patrick Rall Sep 1 2011 - 10:49am

NHTSA recalls 2009 BMW X5 for fire risks

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.

By Frank Sherosky Sep 1 2011 - 10:43am

Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise 2011, videos to remember

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.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 31 2011 - 10:12pm

Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise sets another roar for personal touch

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.

By Don Bain Aug 31 2011 - 8:02pm

The 2012 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid returns virtually unchanged

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.

By KC Kelly Aug 31 2011 - 5:04pm

New BMW recall includes 120000 cars, company explains handling

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.

By Don Bain Aug 31 2011 - 3:47pm

Land Rover Defender Concept at Frankfurt Auto Show, 2015 release planned

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.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2011 - 3:25pm

The Chevrolet Volt reaching new areas, attracting new consumers

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.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 31 2011 - 2:43pm

BMW Group displays Highly Automated Driving

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.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2011 - 2:43pm

Production of the new Ram C/V begins in Windsor

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.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2011 - 12:28pm

Chrysler's SRT brand racing for autism

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.

By Gordon Block Aug 31 2011 - 12:24pm

Ford to use more soy-based bio-foam in its seats and head restraints

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.

By Frank Sherosky Aug 31 2011 - 12:19pm

Chevrolet Camaro rated Most Popular Sports Car on Facebook

Not only is the Chevrolet Camaro the best-selling sports car in the United States, it is now the most-popular vehicle on Facebook.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2011 - 11:28am

The Dodge Caliber production ends on November 23rd

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.

By Patrick Rall Aug 31 2011 - 10:56am

Another Ford F-Series plant, new Escape plant vote to strike

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.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 31 2011 - 8:33am

Justin Bieber drives Ferrari F430, hit by Honda in LA

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.

By Don Bain Aug 30 2011 - 7:01pm

NADA performing cost analysis of facility image programs

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.

By Armen Hareyan Aug 30 2011 - 6:36pm

Audi's 3 presentations at 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show reduce MPG by 25%

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.

By Patrick Rall Aug 30 2011 - 6:07pm

Introducing the new Ford EVOS Concept

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.

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