Automotive News (Page 757)

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.

Early Mustang EcoBoost Popularity Shows Need for a Turbo-4 6th Gen Camaro

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2015 - 12:35PM

While the individual sales numbers for each engine are not available yet, the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost has been such a hit with the media and the performance aftermarket alike make it very clear that the American performance car market is accepting of a 4-cylinder muscle car – further showing the need to follow suit and roll out a 6th gen Camaro with their own turbo 4.

European spec Subaru Levorg will be unveiled in Geneva

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2015 - 7:41AM

Subaru’s new hot Levorg wagon is headed for Europe and will make its debut in Geneva.

Subaru "mystery" hatchback prototype seen testing in the US

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2015 - 6:56AM

A mysterious Subaru hatchback prototype has been spied here in the U.S. Is this the next generation Subaru WRX/STI 5-door?

2016 Acura ILX to feature attainable ‘performance, proportion, prestige’

By Parks McCants on February 5, 2015 - 6:23PM

With TLX exceeding predicted sales in its first 90 days of production, Acura introduces a much improved 2016 ILX on the road to sports-sedan segment domination. Will the substantially refreshed ILX return Acura to market dominance as experienced last century?

Dodge Challenger Sales Boom Thanks to Refreshed 2015 Models

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2015 - 5:43PM

While the Dodge Challenger trailed both the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro in January sales, the numbers from the first month of 2015 are a very clear sign that the 2015 Challenger has led to a big spike in muscle car sales for the Chrysler Group – one which is likely to continue as we get into the summer.

Nevada Gold Mining Company Orders 35 2015 Ford F150 Pickups - Why This Matters

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2015 - 1:15PM

Ford Motor Company recently announced that Barrick Gold Corp ordered 35 new 2015 F150 pickups for their company vehicles and this is an important piece of information because Barrick was one of the companies that secretly and unknowingly tested the first aluminum body components that are used on the 2015 F150.

Three Corvette C7R Teams on the 24 Hours of LeMans Entry List

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2015 - 11:50AM

The official entry list for the 2015 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race has been announced and Chevrolet Corvette fans will have three teams to root for in this year’s race – including two teams in the GTE Pro class and one team in the GTE Am class.

Toyota bringing 2016 Special Edition Camry just one year after redesign

By John Goreham on February 5, 2015 - 11:09AM

Camry will introduce a Special Edition trim that enhances the SE trim.

2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car pumps up the thrill level [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2015 - 8:20AM

The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI Rally car takes the thrill level to a whole new level. Watch the STI take on the snow video.

2015 Toyota Camry XSE TRD Performance Package

2015 Toyota Camry to get TRD factory performance package

By John Goreham on February 5, 2015 - 8:11AM

The Toyota Camry will be the next vehicle to benefit from the Toyota Racing Development team’s magic that is so popular with Tacoma owners.

BMW gives sneak peak at new M6 GT3 racer

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2015 - 7:11AM

BMW rolls out the new M6 GT3 at the BMW factory test track in Dingolfing.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) may open a plant in Southeastern US

By Joseph Scott on February 4, 2015 - 5:11PM

Report are surfacing that JLR may open a plant in Georgia after executives spoke with Georgia Governor last month. If this deal goes through, what vehicle will they build in the US?

Roush Exhaust 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost with Roush Exhaust Sounds Delightfully Turbolicious

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2015 - 4:38PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost brings a whole new type of buyer into the pony car family and the new Roush cat-back exhaust system for the next generation Mustangs powered by the turbocharged 2.3L 4-cylinder is an incredible upgrade for those owners looking to let their modern turbo Mustang clear its throat just as loudly as the V8 cars.

Dodge Viper ACR Approved for Production, Here's What to Expect

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2015 - 3:53PM

Dodge got everyone’s attention at the 2014 SEMA Show when they introduced a Viper ACR Concept that looked very much like a production friendly model and according to an insider who spoke with Allpar, the Viper American Club Racer will become a production reality this summer.

2015 Corvette Stingray Crushes AWD Tesla P85D (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2015 - 1:46PM

A video has surfaced showing the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray drag racing against the all-wheel drive Tesla Model S P85D and unlike the video showing the Tesla victimizing a Hellcat Challenger with a terrible driver, the pilot of this new Corvette shows the electric sedan how it’s done – even though the Corvette has far less power and rear wheel drive.

Listen to the Focus RS EcoBoost Roar as Ken Block Hoons It Up (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2015 - 11:19AM

Yesterday morning, Ford Motor Company introduced the first Focus RS that will be sold in the USA and today, we have a video that lets us hear the high performance EcoBoost engine that is borrowed from the Mustang as the ultimate hoonigan – Mr. Ken Block – puts the Focus RS through the paces in and around the German production facility.

New Subaru WRX/STI is riding high now but competition is coming

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2015 - 8:46AM

The new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX/STI leads the brand’s lineup in percentage of sales increase. How will Subaru respond to the new hot hatch from Ford?

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution isn’t going away quietly

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2015 - 8:15AM

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is going away after this year. How are performance fans responding?

The Jaguar 2016 AWD and Manual F-Type details emerge

By Joseph Scott on February 3, 2015 - 10:41PM

We are close to the release of the new AWD (All Wheel Drive) Jaguar F-Type and more details are coming out and you will be able to order with optional manual gear box.

2016 Acura ILX design hints to serious sportitude

By Parks McCants on February 3, 2015 - 8:12PM

What can we say? Without speaking to specific price, performance specifications(Acura won't let us yet,) and drive impressions, we can tell you that 2016 ILX carries the TLX “sportitude” forward through the line-up.

2015 Ford Mustang Spurs Sales Boom, Stomping Camaro in January Sales

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2015 - 7:39PM

The dealership rollout of the 2015 Ford Mustang is complete, giving pretty much every prospective buyer in the US a chance to walk into their local Ford dealership and drive out in a next generation Mustang – thus allowing the redesigned pony car to destroy the competition in January 2015 sales.

Even in an Awful Month, Corvette Pummels Porsche Car Sales

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2015 - 4:46PM

The Chevrolet Corvette posted its worst sales month since the new C7 Stingray was introduced in October 2013, but even in a record-low month – the Corvette still comfortably outsold the next closest premium performance car sold in America, beating the Porsche 911 by a rate of almost 2-to-1.

Dodge Scores Big Points with 2015 Challenger Super Bowl Ad

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2015 - 2:51PM

There were a great many popular commercials during this year’s Super Bowl broadcast, but the 2015 Dodge Challenger 392 Shaker and a collection of very old people to grab the attention of viewers during the NFL’s championship debut – and what is arguably the biggest advertising day for the American market every year.

The Ford Focus RS Brings Mustang EcoBoost Power, AWD to the US

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2015 - 1:30PM

The next generation Ford Focus RS made its grand global debut this morning and, as expected, the first Focus RS sold in the USA will be powered by an advanced all-wheel drive system and the same EcoBoost engine that powers the 2015 Ford Mustang – except the Focus will pack even more power.

Nissan Super Bowl Ad Unveiled 2016 Maxima Sports Sedan Surprise

By Aaron Turpen on February 3, 2015 - 12:07PM

While millions watched the heartfelt "With Dad" Super Bowl advertisement from Nissan, most were unaware that the ad spot also unveiled the 2016 Maxima for the first time.

Which is safer 2015 Toyota Prius or Chevy Suburban?

By John Goreham on February 3, 2015 - 9:57AM

The obvious answer may not be the right answer. Let’s look at some data.

BMW entices M4 customers to load up with expensive options [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2015 - 8:41AM

BMW released a new video to entice customers to buy a large array of options. Do they make the new BMW M4 any faster?

STI reduces hp and pumps up torque in new WRX STI All Japan rally car [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2015 - 8:12AM

Toshihiro Arai will pilot the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI in the All Japan Rally Championship. This STI gets a very different power curve from the production model.

Jaguar’s F-Type, the consumers are talking again

By Joseph Scott on February 3, 2015 - 12:21AM

How will the Jaguar F-Type perform in the long haul? The styling and performance are home runs, but consumers buy this car to drive for a long time and they want to enjoy the experience every day.

KBB says this 2015 Lexus RC 350 Superbowl commercial ranked best

By John Goreham on February 2, 2015 - 8:27PM

Kelly Blue Book measured the web traffic resulting from the automotive-related Superbowl advertisements, and this one was the clear winner.

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