Automotive News (Page 784)

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 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.

Update: 2016 Toyota Tacoma 4-cylinder manual confirmed

By John Goreham on January 13, 2015 - 5:30PM

Tacoma fans had panicked over reports that the car won’t come with a manual and 4-cylinder engine. We clarify the issue.

Built in Ohio Honda turbocharged 4 cylinder engine for 2015

By Parks McCants on January 13, 2015 - 4:53PM

Honda announced Tuesday in Detroit that a built in Ohio turbocharged 4 cylinder VTEC engine is in the works. Does this signal a Civic Type R for North America?

Subaru WRX S4 customized by PROVA is a big hit with performance fans [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2015 - 8:19AM

Subaru unveils 2015 WRX S4 customized by PROVA at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015.

Antoine L'Estage switches from Mitsubishi EVO to Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2015 - 8:03AM

Subaru has announced Antoine L'Estage will be driving the new 2015 WRX STI this year in the CRC. He won’t be driving the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution in 2015.

Jaguar Land Rover unveils clean-diesel options in US

By Joseph Scott on January 12, 2015 - 9:03PM

The advanced, highly fuel-efficient, clean-diesel powertrains will be available on almost every Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicle sold in North America.

The New SVT Raptor F150 Looks as Awesome as I Expected

By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2015 - 8:13PM

While the new Ford GT got the vast majority of media attention today at the start of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, the new 2015 F150-based SVT Raptor debuted along with the new supercar and while I am a little surprised at Ford’s decision to go with a V6 engine – I am not surprised at how freakin’ awesome the new Raptor looks inside and out.

Listen to the New Ford GT Supercar's Twin Turbo V6 Growl

By Patrick Rall on January 12, 2015 - 6:01PM

One of the biggest debuts at the start of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show is the new Ford GT supercar and we have exclusive video of the new twin turbocharged monster as it was being driven onto its podium in the middle of the sprawling NAIAS display.

2016 Acura NSX supercar remains cloaked in specification mystery

By Parks McCants on January 12, 2015 - 3:34PM

While visually intriguing, specifications remain a bit of a mystery as Accavitti and company present 2016 NSX to the world with Acura style.

Are you as crazy about Lexus as the first 2015 RC F owner?

By John Goreham on January 12, 2015 - 3:11PM

We interview one of the first owners of the 2015 RC F and discover it’s not his only Lexus.

2016 Toyota Tacoma’s unique new drivetrain and more will keep it a winner

By John Goreham on January 12, 2015 - 1:10PM

Toyota’s new Atkinson Cycle engine, 6-speed transmissions, and many small changes will keep Tacoma ahead of the pack.

Subaru recalls WRX/STI, Forester, Impreza again for brake issue

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2015 - 8:39AM

For the second time, Subaru recalls WRX/STI, Forester and Impreza models for a brake line rust issue.

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek ad: Corny or calculated? [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2015 - 8:10AM

Subaru launches a new TV ad for the 2015 XV Crosstrek. Is it Corny or calculated? [video]

Jaguar officially says the F-Pace is coming

By Joseph Scott on January 11, 2015 - 9:53PM

The crossover market is an area where Jaguar has never entered, however they just officially announced they will build their first Crossover and it will carry the F-Pace nameplate.

2016 Acura NSX: Monday ‘live’ reveal long time coming (Video)

By Parks McCants on January 11, 2015 - 9:19PM

Monday’s live video feed reveal of Acura’s NSX Sports Hybrid Coupe to be the first time in many years that Acura fans will sense certainty as to the fate of NSX. A car of many firsts, will NSX exceed enthusiasts expectations?

2015 BMW M5 -Special 30th “Jahre” Anniversary Edition

Anniversary Edition M5: The most powerful production BMW ever up for auction

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2015 - 7:55AM

Only one of 30 2015 BMW M5 Special 30th “Jahre” Anniversary Edition will be auctioned off this week.

Performance enthusiasts in UK get best deals on Subaru WRX/STI and BRZ

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2015 - 7:41AM

The arrival of new 2015 Subaru WRX STI as well as price cuts to existing models like the 2015 BRZ have contributed to the brand’s strong growth in the UK in 2014.

Classic showcase, 1956 Jaguar XKSS (Video)

By Joseph Scott on January 10, 2015 - 4:55PM

The Jaguar XKSS was a D-Type racer with enough modifications to make it street legal (barely) – and only 16 XKSS car were ever made. It’s a car that was cool enough for Steve McQueen.

Special BMW M4 Coupe will set the pace for CTSCC season opener

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2015 - 11:40AM

BMW will feature a unique pace car for the CTSCC season opener. This year the new BMW M4 Coupe.

New Subaru BRZ GT300 will employ one critical change

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2015 - 8:15AM

The new 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 race car is unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2015. It gets one critical change.

California Chevy Dealer Adds $50k to the 2015 Corvette Z06 Price

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2015 - 5:50PM

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been hitting dealerships and private owners for a little over a month now and it looks as though at least one dealership is tacking on a huge markup for the most track capable Vette of all time – with a $49,995 “market adjustment” bringing the sticker price up to $143,960.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, Final Concept

The most powerful Mitsubishi Lancer EVO ever makes global debut

By Denis Flierl on January 9, 2015 - 4:12PM

Mitsubishi unveils new 2015 Lancer Evolution X Final Concept at Tokyo Auto Salon.

2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat Runs 10.4s with Drag Tires, Race Gas

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2015 - 3:27PM

The news is flowing out of Texas that Burns Motors has gotten a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat down the quarter mile in just 10.4 seconds with nothing other than drag radial tires, high octane gasoline and very good weather – a number which Edinburg Raceway claims is a record for the new supercharged Challenger.

The Jaguar XE gets a top-notch performance review (video)

By Joseph Scott on January 9, 2015 - 2:45PM

Automotive journalist and magazine editors are the only ones who usually perform the sports car driving reviews, let’s take look at a review from a different perspective.

Nissan, NASA Partnership Aims To Deploy Autonomous Drive Vehicles This Year

By Aaron Turpen on January 9, 2015 - 2:43PM

Automated driving? Self-driving? Autonomous drive? Whatever you call it, America's space agency wants it now instead of later and has partnered with Nissan to make it happen.

New Ford Supercar, Raptor F150 and Mustang GT350R Shown on Display Map

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2015 - 2:14PM

The likelihood of seeing a new Ford supercar, a next generation F150 Raptor and the higher performance Shelby Mustang GT350R has seemingly gotten better, as the folks at Autoblog have released an image of the NAIAS Ford display with three interestingly named vehicles serving as the centerpiece to the huge Ford Motor Company area.

New enhanced Subaru WRX STI NBR ready for 24 grueling rounds

By Denis Flierl on January 9, 2015 - 8:50AM

The new 2015 Subaru WRX STI NBR 24-hour race car has been unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon. It gets new upgrades.

2016 Acura NSX a study in ‘Green’ performance

By Parks McCants on January 8, 2015 - 6:10PM

The first production hybrid supercar designed and manufactured in the U.S. will wear the Acura brand. What are the possible “green” fuel-performance applications of NSX race-born technology?

The 2015 Dodge Viper GTC is Available in 8,000 Exterior Colors – That's 8,000

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2015 - 5:37PM

The Chrysler Group has just announced the new 2015 Dodge Viper GTC package and while there are plenty of crucial aspects with this new trimline, none are as enticing as the 8,000 available exterior colors and the 24,000 available stripe packages that combine to create a collection of bespoke, 1-of-1 Mopar supercars – all with a shockingly low price.

Jaguar shows off its latest gadgets at CES show

By Joseph Scott on January 8, 2015 - 3:13PM

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas, NV this week was buzzing with excitement about the latest technology that was showcased in the Jaguar F-Type.

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