Automotive News (Page 779)

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.

First Lucky Buyer Gets His 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO Delivered

By Aaron Turpen on October 30, 2014 - 3:30PM

Matt McCulloh of North Carolina is the lucky buyer to get the first U.S. delivery of the 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO. He opted for the black package. See the excited Matt on video as he gets in his car and starts it up.

Watch the First 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Come to Life (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2014 - 2:05PM

The very first 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat built for public sale was auctioned off for charity and as the Chrysler Group was building that deep metallic red muscle car, they filmed the process and made a cool video showing the most powerful muscle car ever come to life in a minute and thirty five seconds.

CDC Teases Its 2015 Ford Mustang Outlaw Package

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2014 - 1:03PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will almost surely be the belle of the ball for the 2014 SEMA Show and the latest next gen pony car teaser comes from the folks at Classic Design Concepts, who will be showing off two versions of their new Outlaw package for the 2015 Mustang in Vegas – one of which will be on display in the official Ford Motor Company area.

2015 Honda HR-V Crossover: Release date mired in unsubstantiated speculation

By Parks McCants on October 30, 2014 - 12:56PM

With Tokyo based Honda Motor Company calling for greater quality control, detractors assume that the much anticipated Mexico manufactured HR-V release will be pushed out to spring of 2015.

American Honda Motor Company: Dedicated 2nd production shift for 2015 Fit and HR-V

By Parks McCants on October 30, 2014 - 11:39AM

To the relief of Canadian, U.S. Honda automotive dealers and would be Fit buyers, Honda officials promised Wednesday to fire up a 2nd production shift in Celaya, Mexico, home to the 2015 Fit and Fit world-platformed HR-V Crossover.

Green comparison of 2015 BMW 535d to Lexus GS 450h shows diesel’s dead-end

By John Goreham on October 30, 2014 - 10:57AM

Diesel wants so badly for you to think of it as a green fuel. It is not now, and will not be in the future as this comparison highlights.

Watch new rally-bred 2015 WRX STI rally car in action [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2014 - 9:30AM

Subaru took to the circuit at the Japan Motorsport 2014 event to demonstrate the capabilities of the 2015 WRX STI. Get a sneak peak at the the new STI in this video.

Consumer Reports finds something at which the Tesla Model S is only average

By Luke Ottaway on October 30, 2014 - 9:19AM

The results of the latest annual reliability survey are in at Consumer Reports, and the Tesla Model S scored a rating of “average.” However, it is no cause for undue concern.

3 features on new 2015 Subaru Outback for adventure seekers

By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2014 - 7:47AM

Subaru has released the dynamic in-depth digital on-line brochure for the 2015 Outback. It comes with 3 features for adventure seekers.

New Rumors on Ford Mustang EcoBoost Powered Focus RS in the USA

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2014 - 6:39PM

We have talked in the past about how the 2.3L EcoBoost engine from the 2015 Ford Mustang could power a new high performance Focus RS and while the Motor Company hasn’t had much to say about the formally Europe-only hot hatch, there are some new rumors floating around on the arrival of the highest performance Focus for the US market.

2015 Lexus RC F and BMW M4 basically tie on racetrack

By John Goreham on October 29, 2014 - 6:13PM

The BMW M4 is a much faster car on a racetrack than the Lexus RC F, right? Not according to MotorTrend’s time which rounded to the second.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is Back on The Ring - Now in Laguna Blue

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2014 - 4:16PM

A few weeks back we brought you the news that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 had crashed while testing on the Nürburgring, but there is good news for GM fans hoping for a new track record – the C7 Corvette Z06 is back to work on “The Ring”, this time in Laguna Blue and with the new 8-speed automatic transmission.

2015 Toyota Tacoma Tundra 4Runner TRD Pro

2015 Toyota Tundra 4Runner and Tacoma off-road trucks a focus at SEMA

By John Goreham on October 29, 2014 - 2:18PM

Toyota will be bringing a lot of trucks to the SEMA show. Here’s what to expect.

New Mitsubishi Mirage gets best fuel economy of any non-hybrid car in America

By Denis Flierl on October 29, 2014 - 8:26AM

The top-rated non-hybrid new car with the best gasoline mileage rating in the U.S. is not a Honda or Toyota. It’s the fuel-stingy 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage.

2nd new oil consumption lawsuit suddenly filed against Subaru

By Denis Flierl on October 29, 2014 - 7:19AM

A 2nd class-action oil consumption lawsuit has been filed against Subaru of America. The popular 2014 Subaru Forester is on the list. Which other vehicles are included?

2016 Chevrolet Volt is better in almost every way, but two crucial unknowns remain

By Luke Ottaway on October 28, 2014 - 8:03PM

GM has said that the second-generation Volt set to debut at the North American International Auto Show in January will be better in every way. After today’s press event detailing many of the impressive changes in the 2016 Volt, two major questions are still unanswered.

Predictions on How GM Will Roll Out the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2014 - 6:42PM

The next generation Chevrolet Camaro is expected to arrive for the 2016 model year after a Detroit debut in January, but I don’t think that we will see any premium performance models until after the high volume models have hit showrooms – unless GM has a monster Camaro that will challenge Dodge’s Hellcat.

Lexus Toyota top Consumer Reports Initial Quality Survey

The surprising reason Lexus and Toyota top the 2014 Consumer Reports Quality Survey

By John Goreham on October 28, 2014 - 5:26PM

Of course Lexus and Toyota do all the easy things right. However, it is something new that they can do that most of the other brands still struggle to get right.

2015 Ford Mustang Featured in New Shirt Series

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2014 - 1:57PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang has quickly built the same passionate following as every other Mustang in the last 50 years and to help lovers of the 2015 Mustang show off the vehicle that they love so much – Ford has rolled out a new collection of t shirts sporting the face of the 2015 model and a few from generations past.

Entirely new Mazda CX-3 crossover announced for possible 2015 launch

By John Goreham on October 28, 2014 - 1:55PM

Mazda joints the cute-ute club by bringing in a small crossover to compete with Honda HR-V and Nissan Juke.

2015 Dodge Viper Production to Resume on Booming Sales

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2014 - 1:12PM

The Chrysler Group had suspended production of the Dodge Viper a few months back when inventory levels were reaching extremely high levels, but the new pricing schedule has improved sales enough that the company will begin production of the 2015 Viper in November – although only the less expensive models will be built at first.

Toyota Unintended Accelleration Economic Loss Settlement

Toyota unintended acceleration settlement - Who does this make happy?

By John Goreham on October 28, 2014 - 12:22PM

A writer and Toyota/Lexus owner gets his slice of the Toyota Economic Loss Settlement pie.

Is Ford going to surprise us with a long-range electric vehicle?

By Luke Ottaway on October 28, 2014 - 11:15AM

Actions speak louder than words in the auto industry, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. But what if those actions are going on behind the scenes?

New Subaru BRZ achieves top safety rating from NHTSA

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2014 - 7:48AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ is a sports car that’s high on the fun to drive meter, and it’s also a safe vehicle on the road. What safety rating did it just achieve?

See how to effortlessly build your own 2015 GLA-Class on Instagram [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2014 - 7:03AM

The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is arriving now and you can build your own on Instagram. Watch the video to find out how.

2015 Honda CR-Z: Despite reports surprisingly fun to drive

By Parks McCants on October 28, 2014 - 4:50AM

Although I like the sports-coupe look of Honda’s last standing 2 door hybrid hatch, I was prepared to be disappointed by it’s overall performance; I stand corrected.

Ride Along as I Throw the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Around a Road Course

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2014 - 6:24PM

Last week, I had a chance to travel to Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia to test the incredible 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and while my drive impressions for the world’s most powerful, the world’s quickest and the world’s fastest 4-door sedan will be available later this week – today I bring you a quick video of the testing at the race track.

Tesla owners exemplify best form of advertising in response to Iowa test drive ban

By Luke Ottaway on October 27, 2014 - 3:56PM

As Tesla continues to fight for the right to sell vehicles direct to consumers on a state-by-state basis, Model S owners in Minnesota got together to bring the Tesla experience to their neighbors to the south.

Listen to the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Roar with Help from Roush (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2014 - 3:30PM

We recently brought you a first look at the Roush version of the 2015 Ford Mustang lineup and today, we offer you a chance to hear the 2015 Mustang GT roar when equipped with the exhaust system that comes with the Roush RS2 Mustang.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Recalled for Two Unrelated Safety Risks

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2014 - 2:18PM

General Motors has issued a pair of recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray due to two separate and unrelated safety risks that were initially the cause for a stop sale order when the 2015 models first began reaching dealerships last month, but around 900 examples of the affected Corvettes did reach consumers so a recall was necessary.

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