Automotive News (Page 783)

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.

Is new Subaru WRX STI ready for 2015 Global Rallycross season?

By Denis Flierl on January 18, 2015 - 7:13AM

Subaru will again compete in the Red Bull Global Rallycross for 2015. Will fans see the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI?

Subaru VIZIV 2 Concept, new Subaru hybrid

Could this be Subaru’s next hybrid SUV?

By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2015 - 12:46PM

The Subaru VIZIV 2 Concept made its North American debut at the Montreal International Auto Show 2015. Could this be Subaru’s new hybrid SUV?

McLaren P1 GTR Will Debut in Geneva, Track Test Video

By Aaron Turpen on January 17, 2015 - 11:29AM

The track-focused McLaren P1 GTR hybrid supercar continues its global on-track testing as it nears its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Watch it fly!

You won’t see this 296 hp Subaru sports wagon at the track

By Denis Flierl on January 17, 2015 - 10:13AM

Subaru will launch the 2015 Levorg sports tourer in the UK this fall. Don’t look for the sporty wagon in U.S. showrooms.

2015 Honda Civic LX smokes the competition with standard featured value

By Parks McCants on January 16, 2015 - 8:32PM

Long gone is the day of the“stripped” hand cranked window entry-level sedan. However, Honda does offer a budget minded minimalist approach to personal transportation. We take a closer look at Civic LX, not as basic as you think.

Ford Mustang GT350R, GT and F150 Raptor Steal the Show in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2015 - 7:00PM

The public days of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show start tomorrow and there is a good chance that the most popular display with be that of Ford Motor Company – thanks to the debut of the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, the new SVT Raptor F150 and the newest Ford GT supercar.

1964 Jaguar XKE sells at Barrett Jackson

1964 Jaguar XKE represents at Barrett Jackson Auction in Scottsdale

By Joseph Scott on January 16, 2015 - 4:43PM

Wednesday at the 2015 Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale, AZ a 1964 Jaguar XKE (E-Type) Series 1 Roadster sold and wait till you hear what Craig Jackson had to say about it.

I Don't Believe That GM is Switching the Corvette to Mid-Engine

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2015 - 4:27PM

There have been plenty of rumors and reports about the C8 Corvette being a mid-engine supercar, but I just don’t believe that General Motors is going to suddenly convert their storied sports car from front engine to mid-engine – but I do believe that the General is cooking up something with a drivetrain that will compete with the new Ford GT supercar.

The 825hp Pre-Production Hellcat Challenger isn't a Real Thing

By Patrick Rall on January 16, 2015 - 12:46PM

There are some images floating around the internet of a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that are accompanied by a story about how it is a rare pre-production model with 825 horsepower that accidentally made it into the dealership world – a story which I have found out is totally untrue from sources from the Chrysler Group.

World's Largest Collector Car Auction Opens Today in Florida

By Aaron Turpen on January 16, 2015 - 11:46AM

Mecum Auctions will hold the biggest collector car auction in the world from January 16-25 in Kissimmee, Florida, with more than 3,000 muscle cars, hot rods, and more going across the block.

BMW advances i3 momentum with Super Bowl XLIX appearance [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 16, 2015 - 11:18AM

BMW returns to the Super Bowl and this time with the new BMW i3. How is the new all-electric i3 doing?

Can 2015 Subaru WRX/STI continue its blistering pace in 2015?

By Denis Flierl on January 16, 2015 - 8:19AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI were launched less than a year ago and immediately set new records around the globe. What’s in store for 2015?

Rumors of Clean Turbo Diesel for 2016 Honda Ridgeline

By Parks McCants on January 15, 2015 - 7:09PM

With Honda’s expansion of its Ohio based engine facility to manufacture EarthDreams ™ turbo engines, speculation as to a possible turbo-diesel option for Ridgeline has surfaced. Just rumors?

Chevrolet Camaro Comes Back to the NHRA with John Force Racing

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2015 - 4:38PM

It has been announced that the John Force Racing team would be helping General Motors get back into the highest rank of drag racing, as Force, his daughter Courtney and teammate Robert Hight will all race Chevrolet Camaro funny cars during the 2015 NHRA season.

2016 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang Order Guide Leaks

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2015 - 3:02PM

The folks at Mustang6g.com have once again dug up some awesome information on the new Shelby GT350 Mustang lineup, this time posting the internal order guide and filling us all in on just about everything that we could want to know about the features of the GT350 and GT350R.

No 2016 diesel Tacoma coming - Toyota explains why

By John Goreham on January 15, 2015 - 2:44PM

Fans of the Tacoma in the N. American market want a diesel engine. Here’s the final word on why they will not be getting one.

How the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel HFE Achieves 29 mpg

By Aaron Turpen on January 15, 2015 - 1:25PM

As it turns out, gaining a mile per gallon was easier than might be expected and it will be copied. But Ram did it first and it will be controversial.

Rare Jaguar is reported to have sold for over $7 million

By Joseph Scott on January 15, 2015 - 1:20PM

One of the ultra-rare Jaguar E-Type “Lightweight” racers has reportedly sold for over $7 million. They originally only made 12 of these iconic stripped down racing version of the original Jaguar E-Type.

The Dodge Charger Hellcat Production Begins, First Batch is Sold Out

By Patrick Rall on January 15, 2015 - 11:34AM

Production of the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat has begun at Chrysler’s Brampton Assembly Plant and after the smash success of the Hellcat powered Dodge Challenger starting last year, it should come as no surprise that the first allocation for the world’s most powerful sedan is seemingly sold out.

2015 Subaru Forester tS makes disappointing world debut [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 15, 2015 - 9:05AM

The 2015 Subaru Forester tS makes its world premiere at Tokyo Auto Salon with little fanfare. Why are performance fans disappointed?

What do you want to see from Jaguar in the future?

By Joseph Scott on January 14, 2015 - 10:50PM

Automotive consumers can be very vocal when it comes to letting us know what they think about the newest vehicles, so what would you like to see Jaguar do in the future?

2016 Jaguar XE Compact Sports Sedan NAIAS

New Jaguar XE uncovered at 2015 Detroit Auto Show

By Joseph Scott on January 14, 2015 - 8:04PM

The highly anticipated all-new 2016 Jaguar XE compact sports sedan made its first US appearance at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, MI.

The New Chevy Volt Drops in Detroit with Better Range, New Looks

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2015 - 6:32PM

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt was among the new models to debut this week at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, with the next generation of the electric Chevy bringing a new look, better battery range and improved fuel economy when running strictly on the gasoline engine.

2015 Toyota Tacoma and 2015 Chevy Colorado

2015 Chevy Colorado and 2016 Tacoma will grow mid-size pickup market

By John Goreham on January 14, 2015 - 5:11PM

Does one truck need to steal the other’s market share? Maybe not.

The Ram Rebel Brings New Off-Road Performance to Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2015 - 2:53PM

For many moons, Dodge Ram truck fans have been calling for a factory off-road Ram1 500 and with the 2015 Ram Rebel, those calls have been answered with a very good looking, off-road ready half ton pickup that serves as a great complement to the Ram 2500 Power Wagon.

Watch Lexus compare 2015 RC 350 to the BMW 435i – Video

By John Goreham on January 14, 2015 - 2:25PM

Take an inside peek at the Lexus College and see what they say makes the RC 350 the winner in this comparison.

The new 2016 Lexus GS F system you have not heard about

By John Goreham on January 14, 2015 - 12:50PM

The V8 engine and 8-speed transmission are fantastic, but not new. Here's what is.

The Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Appears Poised to Take on the Camaro Z28

By Patrick Rall on January 14, 2015 - 11:30AM

While the new Ford GT supercar stole the show this week in Detroit, the new Shelby GT350R has captured everyone’s attention in the muscle car world – with features designed to take down the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 in the event that the GT350 isn’t enough.

2015 Subaru Levorg, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru Legacy

3 performance Subarus you’ll never see make it to production [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2015 - 8:50AM

Subaru brings three highly desirable performance models to the Tokyo Auto Salon that you’ll never see in showrooms.

2015 BMW M3 Sedan, BMW M4 Coupe, BMW M4 Convertible

Highly exclusive BMW Individual options coming for new M3/M4

By Denis Flierl on January 14, 2015 - 7:48AM

BMW is offering new BMW Individual options for the 2015 BMW M3 Sedan, new BMW M4 Coupe and BMW M4 Convertible.

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