Automotive News (Page 752)

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.

The 2016 Chevy Volt Costs Less than the Original

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2015 - 1:14PM

The new 2016 Chevrolet Volt debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show with a new look, a greater all-electric range and improved fuel economy when the gasoline range-extending engine is being relied upon and now we know that this new and improved Chevy Volt will also cost less than the outgoing models.

2015 Ford F150 Sales V6 Engines Selling in Record Numbers

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2015 - 10:56AM

Sales numbers for the F150 are still down relative to the same months last year, but as more 2015 Ford F150 pickups reach dealerships around the country every day, those numbers are steadily improving and the Motor Company has announced that the EcoBoost V6 engines and the premium trimlines are leading the charge for the 2015 model year.

Mazda finalizing 2016 MX-5 Miata Cup Racecar

By John Goreham on May 4, 2015 - 10:16AM

One of the most popular race series in the world is about to evolve. The 2016 MX-5 Miata racer is being prepared even before the road-car’s launch.

2016 Mazda CX-3 Horsepower and Specifications

2016 Mazda CX-3 Specs released – Horsepower is the story

By John Goreham on May 4, 2015 - 10:08AM

Mazda’s new CX-3 sub-compact crossover is like a smaller CX-5 in more ways than one.

First 2015 Subaru Outback owners get special upgrades in Russia

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2015 - 8:13AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is launching in Russia. What special off-road upgrades will the first buyers get?

BMW 3 Series celebrates 40 years as brands most successful car

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2015 - 8:03AM

May marks the 40th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series. What makes the iconic car the most successful BMW of all-time?

2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 makes significant progress at Fuji Speedway [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2015 - 7:43AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 performs considerably better at Round 2 of the SUPER GT held at Fuji Speedway.

2015 Honda Fit passes Arizona Desert heat test with flying colors

By Parks McCants on May 3, 2015 - 8:20PM

While we’re assured by Honda that every light car and truck in the lineup is subjected to severe weather testing, Torque News subjected 2015 Fit EX-L to a couple of tests of our own.

2015 Nissan Versa Note Named to 10 Best Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20k List

By Aaron Turpen on May 3, 2015 - 12:33AM

Every year, Kelley Blue Book issues lists of vehicle picks for various categories, one of which is the 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000. Since the under $20k market is considered the entry-level market where most younger new car buyers are going, having a title like "tech savvy" is very important.

2015 Subaru Forester, 2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru Legacy

Subaru continues its offensive in April with 4 slick models

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2015 - 8:01AM

The 2015 Subaru Forester, Outback, XV Crosstrek and Legacy lead Subaru’s onslaught in April. What first ever did these 4 vehicles accomplish for the brand?

Nissan, Infiniti April 2015 Sales Up, Again

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2015 - 10:32PM

Nissan continues its trend of increasing sales month-on-month and year-on-year with April 2015 sales hitting 109,848 units in the U.S. Some surprising models are responsible for continued growth this time.

Dodge Challenger Posts Best Sales Ever in April 2015

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2015 - 3:36PM

The sales numbers from the Chrysler Group are in and with 6,771 Dodge Challenger models sold last month, April 2015 is officially the best sales month ever for the modern era of the Challenger.

2015 Ford Mustang Sales Grow in April, Crushing Camaro, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2015 - 11:02AM

The sales boom for the 2015 Ford Mustang continued in April 2015, posting the best sales figures in almost a decade while once again comfortably outselling both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger – and Mustang sales are likely to continue to improve as we get into the summer months.

2016 Scion FR-S gets 4 new upgrades but no power increase

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2015 - 7:21AM

Scion announced 4 new upgrades for the 2016 FR-S sports coupe. Will these improvements be enough when sales are sliding?

Chrysler Recalls Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler for Ignition Concerns

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2015 - 5:29PM

The Chrysler Group is planning a voluntary recall of select Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Liberty models that were built with a manual transmission over a concern that the clutch pedal interlock system may not work correctly – possibly causing the car or SUV to lurch forward unexpectedly when started.

Expert industry panel to discuss green vehicles and related issues at MIT

By John Goreham on April 30, 2015 - 4:51PM

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the New England Motor Press plan to convene a green-vehicle panel of experts. Why not be a part of it?

2016 Shelby GT350 Allotments Sent to Dealerships

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2015 - 4:49PM

The 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang will be far easier to get your hands on than the ultra-limited edition 2015 GT350 and according to a new report, Ford dealerships are finding out right now just how many examples of the 2016 GT350 Mustang they will get – meaning that your local dealership might know how many they are getting and allowing prospective buyers to put money down on their new super-Stang.

California supports hydrogen fuel cells cars

California pushes hydrogen cars with 2X the rebate of EVs

By John Goreham on April 30, 2015 - 2:49PM

Why does California offer twice the rebates on hydrogen fuel cell cars that it does for EVs? And where is the Toyota we keep hearing about?

Hope renewed for a 2016 MazdaSpeed 3

By John Goreham on April 30, 2015 - 1:54PM

An Australian publication says that the MazdaSpeed3 is coming back. But will it come to the US?

Jeff Gordon with the 2015 indy 500 corvette z06

2015 Corvette Z06 Named Indy 500 Pace Car, Jeff Gordon to Drive

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2015 - 1:10PM

While it had been speculated that the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro would be the official pace car for the 2015 Indy 500, General Motors announced today that the 2015 Corvette Z06 would lead the field at the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 with local celebrity and NASCAR champ Jeff Gordon at the wheel.

Lexus 2015 RC F designer Yukihiko Yaguchi

Meet the man that brought you the 2015 Lexus RC F and Supra

By John Goreham on April 30, 2015 - 11:59AM

Yukihiko Yaguchi is the Chief F cars designer at Lexus. Here’s why he matters to Lexus fans.

Hood, Rear End of 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Teased

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2015 - 11:56AM

The newest pair of teaser images for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro was introduced today, this time showing the hood lines and the new rear spoiler of the 6th gen muscle car.

VW Andretti announces massive power increase for 2015 GRC Beetles

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2015 - 9:05AM

For the 2015 Global Rallycross season, Volkswagen Andretti is amping up the VW Beetle. What changes are they making that could launch them to the top?

New safety tech makes 2016 WRX the safest performance compact on the planet

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2015 - 8:08AM

The new 2016 Subaru WRX launches this summer and it will be even safer. What makes the performance sedan safer than the outgoing model?

Automakers rely on U.S. truck sales for profits

Key U.S. automakers losing money on cars, relying on trucks for profits

By John Goreham on April 29, 2015 - 8:07PM

One cause for the economic troubles some U.S. automakers faced in the past was too great a reliance on trucks for profits. Guess what?

Dodge Charger Hellcat Beats Tesla P85D in Motor Trend Shootout (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2015 - 5:59PM

The 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and the 2015 Tesla Model S P85D sedan are two of the best performing sedans on sale today and the folks at Motor Trend have just rolled out a great new video showing these two very different American super-sedans duking it out in a variety of tests and – surprisingly – the Charger gets the nod from MT as the baddest sedan on the block.

Watch a 1,000hp Hennessey Corvette Scream on the Dyno (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2015 - 2:43PM

The folks at Hennessey Performance have just offered up a video of their first 2015 Corvette HPE1000 build, showing the 1,000 horsepower Stingray getting a light workout on the dyno.

2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Options, Prices Leaked

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2015 - 1:50PM

Less than 24 hours after Ford Motor Company finally let us know that the new Shelby GT350 Mustang would be launched as a late-run 2015 model year vehicle, the folks at Mustang6g have gotten ahold of the options and option pricing for the new GT350 and GT350R.

2015 Toyota Prius c vs. Mini Cooper Hardtop

2015 Toyota Prius c or Mini Cooper – which is your commuter car choice?

By John Goreham on April 29, 2015 - 10:16AM

The Prius c and the Mini Cooper could not be more different, but both have the potential to be an excellent commuter car depending on your type of commute.

Mitsubishi EVO X successor will not be a performance sedan [video]

By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2015 - 8:09AM

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X is gone and the Mitsubishi Concept XR II could be the next EVO. What vehicle will next EVO badge be on?

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