Automotive News (Page 782)

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.

Will the Toyota FT-1 or the Lexus RC F be the next Supra? - Video

By John Goreham on December 4, 2014 - 10:20AM

If the name Supra refers to the best 2-door, rear-drive sports car made by Toyota, it is a question worth considering.

EAS 2015 BMW Project M4 street/track weapon unleashed [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2014 - 9:10AM

The 2015 BMW M4 is already potent and ready for the track, but EAS takes the new M4 Coupe to another level.

Higgins returning to defend his title in an all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2014 - 7:51AM

Subaru Rally Team USA announces the premiere of the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car. Fans will get to see it in action next month.

Extreme Barbie Jeep Racing 2014 at RBD

By Armen Hareyan on December 3, 2014 - 9:36PM

Aluminum Ford F150 Raptor Could Debut in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2014 - 8:59PM

There are a great many rumors as to what will debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, but the newest rumor suggests that a new SVT Raptor based on the aluminum bodied 2015 Ford F150 will be among the high performance premiers in the Motor City come January.

Two Guys Having A Blast in Their Redesigned Mercedes-AMG SL 63

By Armen Hareyan on December 3, 2014 - 7:03PM

2015 Chevy Colorado beats Ford F-150 in truck of year

2015 Ford F-150 loses to Chevy Colorado in Truck of the Year

By John Goreham on December 3, 2014 - 5:41PM

Motor Trend is certainly spreading the Truck of the Year Award around, but Ford losing this one is a shocker.

2015 Toyota Tacoma sales up Chevy Colorado GMC Canyon

2015 Toyota Tacoma sales up first month of new Chevy Colorado GMC Canyon sales

By John Goreham on December 3, 2014 - 2:40PM

If Toyota Tacoma buyers were waiting to get a new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, or GMC Canyon, they may have changed their minds.

Ford Mustang Outsells Camaro and Challenger Combined in November

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2014 - 1:44PM

We knew that the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang would lead to a big sales spike for the original pony car and with the next generation reaching a great many dealerships around the country in November, Ford sold enough Mustangs last month to beat both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger – combined.

Aston Martin Travels East To Share First Class Experience with China

By Bridgett Davis on December 3, 2014 - 9:42AM

Further enhancing their commitment to the Chinese market, Aston Martin recently celebrated the opening of a new dealership in Xiamen, China. Partnering with Ting Hu Group, with the goal in mind to bring the British born auto to new lands, Martin showcased an exclusive celebration with guests viewing first-hand one of the world’s most beloved sports cars.

Classic Jaguar, do you modify or keep stock?

By Joseph Scott on December 3, 2014 - 9:34AM

Resto Mods are at an all-time high with most cars, especially US muscle cars and hot rods, but can anyone with good conscience modify or alter a Jaguar (new or classic)?

Subaru dealers wish for more 2015 WRX/STIs to sell for the Holidays

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2014 - 8:54AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance cars are hot both on-and-off the track and dealers wish they had more to sell for the Holidays.

Lancer Evolution being axed doesn’t keep performance enthusiasts away

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2014 - 8:16AM

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X will be the last performance model the Japanese automaker produces, but it’s not keeping buyers away.

Nissan Announces Return to Super Bowl. Could It Be for the Titan Diesel?

By Aaron Turpen on December 3, 2014 - 1:31AM

Nissan has announced that they'll be advertising in the 2015 Super Bowl for the first time since 1997. So what will feature in their 60-second spot? It might be the 2016 Titan Diesel, but there's another option.

Jaguar F-Type outperforms the competition again

By Joseph Scott on December 2, 2014 - 10:18PM

Why did North America’s premier private racetrack decide to choose the Jaguar F-Type? The Monticello Motor Club in NY switched from the Cadillac CTS-V to the Jaguar F-Type for use on their racetrack as part of their driving experience.

This Mazda Miata Likes it Very Clean

By Armen Hareyan on December 2, 2014 - 7:53PM

No Convertible Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Coming

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2014 - 1:44PM

Ford made a big splash when they introduced the 662hp Shelby GT500 Mustang Convertible a few years back, but those folks hoping for a drop top version of the new Shelby GT350 Mustang shouldn’t get their hopes up – as the world on the street is that Ford has no plans to produce a new GT350 convertible.

Could the Challenger TA Replace the Challenger Scat Pack Due to Legal Issues?

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2014 - 12:02PM

The Chrysler Group is amidst a very stupid lawsuit over the use of the Scat Pack name on the 2015 Dodge Challenger and with the Challenger T/A looking so awesome at SEMA, I have to wonder if perhaps the T/A name could replace the Scat Pack trimline –which would alleviate the legal matter while injecting even more retro feel.

Aston Martin Racing Spotted Testing New Innovation

By Bridgett Davis on December 2, 2014 - 10:58AM

Recently spotted at the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Sao Paulo this past weekend, Aston Martin Racing was spotted showcasing solar panels on the roof of their V8 powered Vantage GTE at the world famous event.

Plug-in hybrid technology will be key lever for BMW core-brand lineup

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2014 - 8:51AM

BMW says they can now move rapidly to deploy plug-in hybrid technology across the brands core model range. How soon will this happen?

Rare 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid found in Oregon

By Parks McCants on December 2, 2014 - 1:37AM

Strangely enough when you search the internet for 2015 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid price and specifications, you won’t find them on Acura’s RLX site, yet I’ve seen one in person at Kendall Acura of Eugene, Oregon.

Jaguar is awarded the "Best British Luxury Brand" title

By Joseph Scott on December 1, 2014 - 9:58PM

The experts have spoken and Jaguar has again been recognized at the top of their brand and continues to impress the judges with the design, style, performance, and marketing that makes the brand so alive.

The three weirdest things about the all-new 2015 Toyota Yaris

By John Goreham on December 1, 2014 - 9:31PM

Yaris has a lot of unusual quirks. Here are the three that make it different from all other Toyotas.

2015 Corvette Z06 Gets a $45k Upcharge in Germany

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2014 - 4:14PM

In case car lovers needed a reason to be happy that they live in the USA, we bring you the pricing of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 in Germany – where owning the most track capable Corvette of all time comes with a massive upcharge over what Americans pay for the same 650hp supercar.

Aston Martin Ready to Hit Pavement in 2015 with a New Friend

By Bridgett Davis on December 1, 2014 - 2:30PM

With the launch of the Aston Martin GT4 Cup in 2015, Dunlop Motorsports has been selected to be the official Tire partner for the upcoming season - an exclusive new UK GT4 race series that is specifically designed for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage race cars.

Texas Football Coach Kingsbury Buys First 2015 Ford F150

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2014 - 2:17PM

The very first 2015 Ford F150 has been sold through Bluebonnet Motors in New Braunfels, Texas and the very first person in America to own the next generation F150 is retired high school football coach Tim Kingsbury, father of Texas Tech Red Raiders head football coach Kliff Kingsbury.

Fans Want More High Impact Colors for the Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2014 - 12:39PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger is truly an incredible performance car, but even with the high level of impressive features, fans of the newest Mopar muscle car have found something that they don’t like – the relatively limited number of bright exterior colors.

The New Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Could Start at $52,995

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2014 - 11:24AM

The new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will very likely be the most track capable Mustang of all time and if the pricing rumors floating around the internet prove to be true, the newest Shelby GT350 will also be an impressive performance bargain – with pricing beginning around $52,995.

Lexus and Toyota to offer lower cost forward crash prevention on more models

By John Goreham on December 1, 2014 - 11:08AM

Lexus will package some existing technologies with the new lower cost versions others and expand availability.

The Jaguar XJ Ultimate, was it really that great?

By Joseph Scott on December 1, 2014 - 9:56AM

Priced at $155K was the 2013 Jaguar Ultimate really all that great? Jaguar only imported 30 examples of this “Limited Edition Luxury” car, so what made it so expensive?

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