Automotive News (Page 775)

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.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Engine Blows During Break-In

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2015 - 4:03PM

One of the first owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 recently faced every supercar owners dream when the 650 horsepower LT4 motor failed internally during the recommended break-in procedure – an experience with the owner was quick to share with the enthusiast community at CorvetteForum.com.

How to dress your Jaguar XF for success!

By Joseph Scott on January 2, 2015 - 3:59PM

Jaguar wants to match the sophisticated lifestyle you lead. The possibilities seem endless when you wrap yourself in luxury; Jaguar invites you to dress the XF the way you want.

2015 Honda Civic best small car buy in North America

By Parks McCants on January 2, 2015 - 2:49PM

With no lack of competition coming from the small car classification, Kelley Blue Book picks 2015 Honda Civic as “Best Buy” for 2015. Civic may be the best small car buy in North America.

Considering the Super Duty Ford 6.2L V8 in the 2016 F150 Raptor

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2015 - 12:34PM

The automotive world has been discussing possible engine options for the 2015 F150-based SVT Raptor, and while a built up EcoBoost seems like the most obvious choice, some readers insist that Ford will use the 6.2L V8 from the current Super Duty lineup.

Toyota plans to have top selling 2015 car in top 3 segments

By John Goreham on January 2, 2015 - 10:01AM

Toyota’s New Year’s resolution? Make Corolla, Camry, and Avalon the top selling vehicles in their segments.

New "Ali Afshar ESX STI" Special Edition Subaru WRX STI arriving now

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2015 - 9:13AM

The 2015 "Ali Afshar ESX STI" Special Edition Subaru is arriving now at participating Subaru dealers across the country.

Nissan Sets Pricing as 2015 Sentra Enters Showrooms

By Aaron Turpen on January 2, 2015 - 2:11AM

The 2015 Nissan Sentra sees little change in its price structure from 2014, though the lineup of trim points has been simplified to only six.

Kelly Blue Book names 2015 Toyota Highlander Best Buy in class

By John Goreham on January 1, 2015 - 7:30PM

KBB picks the Toyota Highlander as the Best Value in its mid-sized SUV class.

2015 Toyota Hybrids safer than electric vehicles

Why 2015 Toyota hybrids are rated safer than EVs

By John Goreham on January 1, 2015 - 1:10PM

Not a single electric vehicle presently has the IIHS Top Safety Pick rating, yet five different Toyota/Lexus hybrids do. Here’s why

Are Subaru Forester owners the most financially astute of all SUV shoppers?

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2015 - 9:34AM

The new 2015 Subaru Forester ranks #2 on the list for vehicles that retain their value. Are Forester owners more financially astute?

$2 gasoline stalls Honda Accord Hybrid sales in North America

By Parks McCants on December 31, 2014 - 6:37PM

We’ve watched Hybrid sales tank this year as Honda retired Insight, discontinued Acura ILX Hybrid and disappeared Acura RLX. Has cheap gasoline stalled hybrid car and light truck sales in North America?

Why the Hellcat Challenger Didn't Destroy the Corvette Stingray in This Race

By Patrick Rall on December 31, 2014 - 4:49PM

A video surfaced online recently showing two journalists drag racing in a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and when the 707hp Challenger only beat (and didn’t destroy) the 460hp Corvette, the clueless masses took to the internet to claim very conspiracy theories but there is a very simple reason why the Mopar muscle car didn’t annihilate the Vette.

How Jaguar takes vehicle testing to the Extreme

By Joseph Scott on December 31, 2014 - 2:46PM

Extreme testing is just the beginning of how Jaguar is testing their cars today. Quality and reliability are not just catch phrases used by Jaguar; they are words that exemplify the brand.

Petersen’s 4-Wheel Names 2015 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 4X4 of the Year

By John Goreham on December 31, 2014 - 2:24PM

Petersen’s picks the 4Runner TRD Pro over Ram and Jeep.

2015 Toyota Highlander is the safest crossover in its class

By John Goreham on December 31, 2014 - 1:51PM

The 2015 Toyota Highlander is the only IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rated 3-row SUV in its market segment.

Next Gen Chevy Volt Takes Design Cues from the Corvette

By Patrick Rall on December 31, 2014 - 12:24PM

While General Motors has rolled out a collection of short videos teasing the next generation Chevrolet Volt, the most intriguing aspect of the new electric Chevy is the fact that it should wear design cues borrowed from the popular Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

One of Jaguar’s legends is honored

By Joseph Scott on December 31, 2014 - 10:59AM

Jaguar Test driver, Development engineer, and Ambassador is honored with an Award. Norman Dewis received the award as a tribute to the more than 70 years of automotive involvement.

There Will Be a Dodge Viper in the Rolex 24

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2014 - 9:02PM

Right after winning the 2014 United SportsCar Championship GT title, Dodge announced the end of the factory Viper racing program and while those championship teams are still out of commission, there will be at least one Dodge Viper race car participating in the upcoming Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.

2015 Ford F150 Ads to Debut During College Football Championship Playoffs

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2014 - 7:10PM

The first television commercials showing off the 2015 Ford F150 will debut during the NCAA college football bowl playoff series, allowing the Motor Company to introduce the next generation pickup to one of the biggest TV audiences of the year.

2015 Lexus RC F and RC 350 earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus rating

2015 Lexus RC is the safest car in its class

By John Goreham on December 30, 2014 - 4:49PM

The new 2015 Lexus RC is the only coupe in its class with the industry’s highest safety rating.

2015 Ford Mustang Gets Foreign Sports Car Pricing in Europe

By Patrick Rall on December 30, 2014 - 12:08PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the prices for the 2015 Ford Mustang in Europe and as we could have guessed, owning a new Mustang overseas will cost quite a bit more than it would here in the US – hitting European buyers with the same “foreign sports car upcharge” that Americans often deal with when buying cars built across the pond.

BMW i8 leads 15 stunning performance car show lineup with one big surprise

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2014 - 10:20AM

The BMWi8 heads an all-star lineup of performance cars for the Performance Car Show at Birmingham’s NEC. There’s one Subaru sedan that’s a surprise.

2015 WRX/STI reach highest levels ever after unpopular model changes

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2014 - 7:49AM

As Subaru of America reaches a historic milestone, the 2015 Subaru WRX/STI performance cars are more popular than ever.

1988 Jaguar XJR-9 Race Car goes to auction

Get your bidder paddle ready, a rare Jaguar going to auction!

By Joseph Scott on December 29, 2014 - 10:51PM

Let the bidding begin! A rare Jaguar race car is going to auction in 2015 and it’s not only race proven, but it’s a 1990 Daytona 24 hour race winner.

2015 Honda CR-V may be safest SUV in North America

By Parks McCants on December 29, 2014 - 8:34PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) has rated 9 Honda, Acura vehicles as top safety picks for 2015. Is CR-V the safest small SUV in North America?

The C7 Corvette Daytona Prototype Racer Looks Championship Ready

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 5:45PM

The first images of the C7 Corvette Daytona Prototype racecar have been released and this dark blue beauty looks primed and ready to back up this year’s championship in the IMSA Tudor United SportCar Championship endurance racing series.

The Upcoming F150 Raptor Could Be Powered by the EcoBeast

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 4:55PM

Ford Motor Company has moved to trademark the name EcoBeast, which I believe could be the name of the EcoBoost engine that could power the upcoming 2016 Ford F150 Raptor – with more power than we have seen from any other production EcoBoost engine.

Tale of the Tape: 2016 Cadillac CTS-V VS 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 1:22PM

Now that General Motors has announced the new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V with the drivetrain from the 2015 Corvette Z06, the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat finally has some competition from another Detroit automaker and today, we take a look at how these two super-sedans will match up.

Signature Edition GT500 Mustang Super Snake

Shelby Rolls Out One Last Special Mustang GT500 Super Snake Package

By Patrick Rall on December 29, 2014 - 11:53AM

Although the performance world has turned its attention to the new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, the folks at Shelby American have rolled out one final limited edition package for the previous generation GT500 Mustang – with the new Signature Edition Super Snake packing up to 850 horsepower.

2014 Jaguar F-Type at Jaguar Performance Driving Academy

Jaguar offers the performance test drive of a lifetime

By Joseph Scott on December 29, 2014 - 10:55AM

Are you ready for an adrenaline rush that will leave you wanting more? The Jaguar Performance Driving Academy begs for you get behind the wheel and take a new Jaguar to the limits.

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