Automotive News (Page 785)

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.

Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat Hemi Secrets Uncovered

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2014 - 2:35PM

I recently had a chance to attend an in-depth walk-through of the new Hellcat Hemi with SRT drivetrain engineer Chris Cowland and I learned that the true secret to the new Challenger and Charger making 707 horsepower safely all comes down to cooling – with unique features throughout the engine bay working together to keep the most powerful American production motor ever running as cool as possible.

4 reasons why Subaru needs to launch a new turbo BRZ STI

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2014 - 11:51AM

The Subaru brand is flying high,but the 2015 Subaru BRZ can’t get off the ground. What does Subaru need to do with the two-door sports coupe?

Introducing the Special Edition 2015 Subaru WRX STI “Red Dragon” [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2014 - 8:29AM

ESX Motorsports takes the 2015 Subaru WRX STI and turns it into the ultra-exclusive 2015 Subaru ESX STI “Red Dragon” Edition. Where can you buy one?

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Showcases Audacious Futurism in Paris

By Aaron Turpen on October 3, 2014 - 2:06AM

The beautiful exterior design of the car Infiniti says will become its future flagship has now been revealed to just be the eye candy covering the luscious near-futurism of the Inspiration's intent.

717hp Hennessey 2015 Ford Mustang HPE700 is Ready to Battle the Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2014 - 7:23PM

The first information on the Hennessey tuned 2015 Ford Mustang HPE700 have hit the internet and while it is the most powerful next generation Mustang we have seen thus far – the official performance numbers still fall almost exactly even with the official performance numbers for the heavier and less powerful Dodge Challenge SRT Hellcat.

The Lamborghini Asterion may be the world’s most desirable plug-in vehicle

By Luke Ottaway on October 2, 2014 - 3:11PM

This week at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Lamborghini almost reluctantly showed off a plug-in hybrid beast called the Asterion. It only exists because of regulations, but we’re glad it does.

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Spring Special Edition

Help Chevrolet Name the 2015 Spring Special Edition Camaro

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2014 - 2:43PM

General Motors has offered up the first look at the 2015 Chevrolet Spring Special Edition Camaro in a new Emerald Green exterior hue that has not been used on the Camaro before and in honor of National Name Your Car Day – Chevy wants your help in naming this dark green muscle car.

Dodge Viper Sales Boom with New Low Pricing

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2014 - 12:39PM

Last month we reported that the 2015 Dodge Viper would get a big price decrease that would also impact 2014 models sitting on dealership lots around the country and not surprisingly, the new lower prices have led to a spike in Viper sales – allowing the Mopar supercar to have its best sales month since being introduced for the 2013 model year.

Musk ready to “unveil the D” and another surprise next week – what will it be?

By Luke Ottaway on October 2, 2014 - 11:56AM

Last night Elon Musk got the internet excited with a tantalizing (and unintentionally suggestive) tweet involving the letter D and “something else.” Let the speculation blitz begin.

Mazda confirms 2016 Miata engine, most get it wrong

By John Goreham on October 2, 2014 - 10:54AM

Mazda has confirmed the new 2016 MX-5 Miata 2-liter engine for North America. Why so many other outlets report it wrong.

2015 TLX fuels Acura sport sedan resurrection

By Parks McCants on October 2, 2014 - 12:40AM

While that may be a heady statement, 2015 TLX in its first full month of production is set to break the record books.

Nissan prices the 2015 NV200 cargo van

By Aaron Turpen on October 2, 2014 - 12:18AM

Nissan has announced pricing for the 2015 Nissan NV200 compact cargo van.

Nissan Continues Double-Digit Sales Growth, Infiniti.. Not So Much

By Aaron Turpen on October 2, 2014 - 12:08AM

Nissan has once again posted double-digit sales growth over last year, but its Infiniti premium brand is finding times to be tough.

2015 Honda CR-V interior best in class

By Parks McCants on October 1, 2014 - 10:09PM

Now that the smoke has cleared from Tuesday’s mudslide of CR-V reviews, we can get onto business. We believe that 2015 CR-V offers best in class interior comfort and utility.

MazdaSpeed3 bested by Subaru WRX on important hooning gauge

By John Goreham on October 1, 2014 - 8:21PM

The Subaru WRX just beat the MazdaSpeed3 on the new list everyone is talking about.

Competitors pass Toyota Camry as new 2015 model ships to dealers

By John Goreham on October 1, 2014 - 7:36PM

Will the new 2015 design put Camry back on top?

Dodge Challenger Outsells Ford Mustang in September, Camaro Still Crushes Both

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2014 - 6:43PM

The Dodge Challenger did something last month that it hasn’t done any time in recent history, beating the Ford Mustang in monthly sales – but the Chevrolet Camaro continued its charge for a 5th straight muscle car sales title by comfortably crushing both the Challenger and Mustang.

Final 2015 Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition Raises $170k for Charity

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2014 - 4:43PM

The final 2015 Ford Mustang built with the limited 50th Anniversary Edition package rolled across the stage at this past weekend’s Barrett Jackson Auto Auction and the winning bidder put up $170,000 for the right to own the final copy of the 50 year package – with the proceeds of the auction going to benefit the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute.

Chevrolet Volt sales take a dive in September - is the 2016 model to blame?

By Luke Ottaway on October 1, 2014 - 4:32PM

After a promising August, the Chevy Volt ended its 2014 streak of monthly sales increases with a disappointing September. Is the upcoming 2016 model responsible?

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Hits 60 in 2.95 seconds, Runs the Quarter in 10.95

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2014 - 2:10PM

The first seemingly official performance numbers for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe have hit the web and the newest American supercar is capable of hanging with the big boys – offering a 0-60 time of just 2.95 seconds and a quarter mile best of 10.95 at 127 miles per hour.

Study shows Subaru WRX/STI drivers rank #1 in U.S. for most speeding tickets

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2014 - 8:56AM

A study shows Subaru WRX and WRX STI drivers rank #1 for traffic violations. Where does your vehicle rank?

2015 Mercedes C-Class exterior design raises the bar incredibly high

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2014 - 8:20AM

The 2015 Mercedes C-Class sensuous lines makes it the best of best. What did the Automotive Brand Contest 2014 say about the new C-Class?

New Subaru Levorg Sports Tourer absolutely impresses with its design

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2014 - 7:53AM

The 2014 Subaru Levorg Sports Tourer won’t be coming to the U.S., but impresses in Japan. Would Americans embrace this sporty wagon?

Do projections for future plug-in vehicle sales mean anything?

By Luke Ottaway on September 30, 2014 - 10:33PM

It is fun to try to predict the future, and some firms are devoted entirely to the art and science (and guesswork) of projecting what the future will hold. But in the case of plug-in electric vehicles, do projections of future sales really mean much?

2015 Ford F150 with the 5.0L V8 Packs 385hp, 3.5L EcoBoost Does Not

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 7:23PM

Ford Motor Company has finally rolled out all of the vital engine specs for the 2015 Ford F150 and in a surprising move, the automaker has beefed up the 5.0L V8 while leaving the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with the same ratings as the 2014 models – which comes as a big surprise considering that the same twin turbo V6 in the new Lincoln Navigator makes quite a bit more power.

Tesla opens 200th Supercharger station as charging network continues to grow rapidly

By Luke Ottaway on September 30, 2014 - 2:47PM

Tesla Motors continues to demonstrate the benefits of an automaker doubling as its own charging provider, as the company opened its 200th Supercharger fast-charge station just five months after opening station number 100.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Caught Testing at the Nurburgring (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 2:33PM

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is billed by General Motors as the most track capable Corvette of all time so it should come as no surprise that the automaker is putting the new super Vette through the paces at the world’s most grueling road course – and today we have video of the 2016 Z06 testing on the German Nürburgring.

Ford Puts the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost in the 12s, New Supercharged GT Runs 10s (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 1:12PM

Ford Motor Company has decided that they wanted to oversee a bunch of “firsts” for the 2015 Mustang on the quarter mile so they headed to Milan raceway in Michigan with a trio of next generation pony cars – with a resulting video showing the EcoBoost Mustang in the 12s, an NA Mustang GT in the 11s and a supercharged Mustang GT in the 10s.

TorqueNews Exclusive: Hellcat Charger Runs 10.7, 2.9s 0-60 with DRs (Updated)

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 12:09PM

When the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat made its grand debut in August, it was announced that it had a top speed of 204mph and a stock-tire quarter mile time of 11 second flat, but a new video clip from the automaker reveals that when fitted drag radial tires, the world’s most powerful sedan can run the quarter mile in just 10.7 seconds while moving out from 0-60 in just 2.9 seconds.

Lexus and Toyota most worry-free cars according to Cars.com

By John Goreham on September 30, 2014 - 12:03PM

Toyota and Lexus make 10 of the top 15 most reliable models. Surprised?

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