Automotive News (Page 700)

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.

Vote to See the Lego Dodge Viper Become a Reality

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2015 - 4:14PM

As part of the new Lego Ideas program, there is a chance that a Dodge Viper Lego kit could become a retail piece and those who want to see it happen can support this Viper build kit for free – with 10,000 supporters needed to make it to the next phase of the creation process.

Kids Get a Free Ford GT Model at the Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2015 - 1:55PM

Ford Motor Company has teamed up with Revell to offer up free Ford GT supercar model kits to kids at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Hall – marking the third straight year where little gearheads can score a free toy from Ford.

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Already has a Special Edition 2016 Camaro SS

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2015 - 12:31PM

Although the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro has only been shipping to dealerships for a few weeks now, the folks at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet have already cooked up a special edition package that is exclusive to the list of Hendrick-owned Chevy dealerships around the southern United States.

2016 Subaru BRZ, 2016 Scion FR-S, 2016 Toyota GT86

10 reasons why BRZ sales reek and Subaru needs to build the GT86 GRMN

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2015 - 11:36AM

Watch the Toyota GT86 Limited Edition GRMN at the Nurburgring. Why does Subaru need a BRZ like this tuned by STI?

You Have The Chance To Buy A Vehicle From The Fast and the Furious

By Will Maley on December 29, 2015 - 10:18AM

Have you ever wanted to own a vehicle from the Fast and Furious movie franchise? You'll have the chance to bid on one next month.

Watch Hero Police Officer Leap Onto Moving Semi-Truck To Save The Driver

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2015 - 7:34PM

The driver in this video isn't trying to evade an arrest. He is having a diabetic attack. But watch how this deputy heroically jumped into a moving semi-truck at 25 miles per hour to save the life of the driver and others while risking his own.

2015 Ford F150 Recalled for Safety Belt Risks

By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2015 - 4:10PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a voluntary recall of 3,218 examples of the 2015 Ford F150 pickup over a concern that the front seatbelt pretensioner system may not be assembled correctly – leading to a greater chance of injury in the event of an accident.

2 ways to sell your car to a dealer and walk away

By John Goreham on December 28, 2015 - 4:09PM

There are now two dealer groups that will buy your car, even if you don’t buy one from them.

Genesis Gets A Executive From Lamborghini

By Will Maley on December 28, 2015 - 3:54PM

Hyundai is very serious about building its Genesis brand into a formidable luxury brand.

“Alaska: The Last Frontier” star drives a Subaru and says you should too

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2015 - 1:16PM

There’s 4 reasons why “Alaska: The Last Frontier” star, Eivin Kilcher drives a 2016 Subaru Crosstrek. Why is he passionate about the brand?

Don't Hold Your Breath for an Electric Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2015 - 12:58PM

It was discovered recently that General Motors has moved to protect the names Corvette E-Ray and E-Ray for use on an automobile, but I still don’t believe that we will be able to buy an electric-powered Corvette anytime in the near future – so all of those enraged Corvette loyalists can take a nice deep breath.

This Ford Dealership Is Literally Flooded, But See What Citizens Did When They Saw F150s Underwater

By Armen Hareyan on December 28, 2015 - 11:49AM

Two days ago there were heavy rains in Republic, Missouri, flooding hundreds of F-150 trucks, Ford Edges and Escapes at a local Ford dealership. Watch the video of how it looks like. About 35 F150 trucks are totaled. But what citizens did to help is amazing and admiring.

Hellcat Dodge Charger Beats 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Over and Over

By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2015 - 11:32AM

A video has surfaced showing a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat racing against a new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V and in almost every match, the supercharged Mopar beat the supercharged Caddy – often doing so in impressive fashion.

Volkswagen's 'Das Auto' Is Shown Das Door

By Will Maley on December 28, 2015 - 10:30AM

The diesel emission scandal at Volkswagen has claimed another casualty.

How waiting for the 2017 Impreza will save compact car shoppers money

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2015 - 7:48AM

Waiting for the 2017 Subaru Impreza will likely save compact car buyers money. What’s coming on the new Impreza?

3 reasons why fans will be disappointed in the new BMW M2

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2015 - 6:50AM

The new BMW M2 will make its dealer launch with only four colors. Why won’t buyers be able to get red, orange or yellow?

Honda Civic Type-R fans look to Europe for an answer or two

By Parks McCants on December 27, 2015 - 4:37PM

Our most read article for 2015 was written on a Honda performance hatchback that will never be sold in North America.

The BMW M2 European delivery and tour is an over the top experience

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2015 - 7:00AM

When the Canadians buy the new BMW M2 they know how to do it right. What is the 2016 BMW M European delivery and tour?

What Subaru’s extraordinary profits mean for car shoppers

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2015 - 1:10PM

Subaru announced they have extraordinary profits for 2015 because they took on the Japanese government. What does it mean for car shoppers?

Video: 10 ways Colin McRae influenced the 2016 WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2015 - 8:54AM

It was twenty years ago that Colin McRae won the first World Rally Championship title with Subaru. How did this spawn the 2016 Subaru WRX STI?

Video: 5 reasons why the BMW M4 GTS lapped the Nurburgring in 7:28

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2015 - 8:32AM

Who is Joerg Weidinger? He is one of the lead engineers who helped develop the BMW M4 GTS supercar. Watch him lap the Nurburgring in 7:28.

Pricing Announced for 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, 2016 Murano

By Aaron Turpen on December 25, 2015 - 11:29PM

Nissan has announced official manufacturer suggested retail prices for the 2016 Pathfinder and Murano. Each receives a few upgrades to go with the new model year as well.

Takata recall expands to include 340,000 more Subaru vehicles

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2015 - 8:56AM

Subaru of America is recalling more vehicles for the Takata air bag issue. Is your Outback, Legacy or Baja on the list?

Tokyo Auto Salon is all STI with 3 new concepts and 4 race cars

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2015 - 7:34AM

The Tokyo Auto Salon is going to be all-STI for Subaru. What 7 STI models will they bring?

Effective vibration fix reported by happy 2015 Honda CR-V owners

By Parks McCants on December 23, 2015 - 9:00PM

Last month Honda generated a 19 page dealership service bulletin for Honda’s problematic 2015 CR-V.

There’s no autonomous Outback in Subaru’s future

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2015 - 11:28AM

Subaru is developing new EyeSight safety technology for their entire lineup. Why aren’t they developing an autonomous Subaru Outback?

MINI Cooper S, MINI Cooper, MINI, Cooper

BMW Ends Up In Hot Water With NHTSA for This Simple Reason

By Will Maley on December 23, 2015 - 10:08AM

The last thing BMW wants to do is being on the wrong side of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

10 reasons why BMW M3/M4 will lose its top spot to the M2

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2015 - 7:34AM

The M3 and M4 are currently BMW’s best selling M models, but that is likely to change. Will the new M2 take over the top spot?

Does Audi’s Holiday Advertisement Deceive Consumers?

By John Goreham on December 22, 2015 - 5:03PM

Audi’s new advertisement compares its current model to an older Lexus model.

Mazda just changed the 2016 CX-5 crossover

By John Goreham on December 22, 2015 - 3:39PM

It’s not even 2016 yet, and Mazda already changed the 2016 CX-5. Here’s what’s up.

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