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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.

New Alfa Romeo SUV to be built in American Jeep plants
By Patrick Rall on September 2, 2011 - 12:58PM
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 September 2, 2011 - 12:08PM
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 September 2, 2011 - 11:43AM
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 September 2, 2011 - 11:13AM
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 September 1, 2011 - 11:48PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 6:35PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 6:19PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 4:45PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 4:33PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 3:28PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 2:50PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 1:49PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 1:29PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 1:20PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 12:52PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 12:50PM
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 September 1, 2011 - 12:24PM
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.
Ford adapting Sync to European fast driving and language challenges
By KC Kelly on September 1, 2011 - 12:14PM
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.
BMW recalls 241,000 3-Series models over taillight failure
By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 11:29AM
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.
1937 Ford recognized with Torque News Class Act Award at Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise
By Frank Sherosky on September 1, 2011 - 11:24AM
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.
Zipcar auto-sharing partners with Ford for a greener world
By KC Kelly on September 1, 2011 - 11:17AM
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.
NHTSA recalls 2009 BMW X5 for fire risks
By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2011 - 10:49AM
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.
Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise 2011, videos to remember
By Frank Sherosky on September 1, 2011 - 10:43AM
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.
Kiwanis Harper Charity Cruise sets another roar for personal touch
By Frank Sherosky on August 31, 2011 - 10:12PM
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.
The 2012 Lexus LS 600h L Hybrid returns virtually unchanged
By Don Bain on August 31, 2011 - 8:02PM
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.
New BMW recall includes 120000 cars, company explains handling
By KC Kelly on August 31, 2011 - 5:04PM
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.
Land Rover Defender Concept at Frankfurt Auto Show, 2015 release planned
By Don Bain on August 31, 2011 - 3:47PM
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.
The Chevrolet Volt reaching new areas, attracting new consumers
By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2011 - 3:25PM
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.
BMW Group displays Highly Automated Driving
By Frank Sherosky on August 31, 2011 - 2:43PM
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.
Production of the new Ram C/V begins in Windsor
By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2011 - 2:43PM
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.
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