Automotive News (Page 787)

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.

Mitsubishi announces 473 hp 2015 Lancer Evolution X Final Edition

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2014 - 8:28AM

It’s the last 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X model and it’s going out with a big bang.

First 2015 BMW M4 Convertible from EAS gets unique blacked-out look

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2014 - 8:01AM

The first 2015 BMW M4 Convertibles are arriving and this Black Sapphire beauty is already getting a new look.

2015 Acura MDX SH-AWD the ultimate snow mobile

By Parks McCants on December 27, 2014 - 9:47PM

Super Handling All Wheel Drive(SH-AWD) is the key to Acura MDX stability and subsequent safety while driving through extreme winter conditions. How does it work?

Tesla’s New Roadster 3.0 Said to Travel 400 Miles on One Charge

By Amie Williams on December 27, 2014 - 9:07AM

It’s safe to say that Tesla is the king of high-end electric cars. A Christmas announcement came straight from the Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors, and it’s a good one we might add. The company’s new Roadster 3.0 has received quite the upgrade, one that will allow it to travel 400 miles on one single charge. That will allow the car to go 40-50 percent longer than other vehicles, and being 15 percent more aerodynamic doesn’t hurt.

Stock 2015 BMW M3/M4 is track-ready with this special feature [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 27, 2014 - 8:41AM

It’s called Adaptive M suspension and it turns the 2015 BMW M3/M4 from a finely tailored suit into a trained assassin.

2015 Infiniti Q50 and Q70 Score Top Safety Pick+ Ratings

By Aaron Turpen on December 26, 2014 - 11:58PM

New numbers from crash testing at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have the Infiniti Q50 flagship sedan and its larger sibling, the Q70, coming out with top honors.

From Russia With Love: Fastest European GT-R is Russian Godzilla

By Aaron Turpen on December 26, 2014 - 11:39PM

A quarter mile in 7.81 seconds at 178 miles per hour is a Russian-tuned Godzilla on steroids, grabbing the European title for fastest GT-R.

It’s a long way to the top, but Jaguar is ready to leap

By Joseph Scott on December 26, 2014 - 9:00PM

Jaguar is banking on continued success with their new car lineup and with the tools the all-new XE is equipped with it sounds more like a futuristic fighter jet ready for takeoff!

2015 Acura TLX takes top safety honors in segment

By Parks McCants on December 26, 2014 - 8:24PM

With this year’s qualifying contingencies closely tied to active electronic accident avoidance, Acura TLX earns 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick + rating; here’s why.

Rumor: Mercedes to Jump on EV Bandwagon with "Ecoluxe" Brand

By Amie Williams on December 26, 2014 - 7:41PM

Electric vehicles are all the rage now, and even luxury car manufacturers may be jumping on board. With the Tesla being a sleek and increasingly popular car, Mercedes may want a slice of that EV pie.

New WRX/STI and LEVORG keep Subaru from having a bad Christmas

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2014 - 4:25PM

If it wasn’t for the Subaru 2015 WRX/STI performance sedans and LEVORG sports tourer, Subaru wouldn’t be celebrating much in their home market.

2015 Mazda3 s 2.5 manual Grand Touring exceeds expectations

By John Goreham on December 26, 2014 - 3:20PM

The Mazda3 with its larger engine and manual transmission is better than you hoped.

This is The Most Powerful Cadillac To Date

By Armen Hareyan on December 26, 2014 - 2:17PM

The Cadillac CTS-V Could Offer More Consistent Performance than the Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on December 26, 2014 - 1:40PM

The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V will be powered by the same LT4 V8 as the 2015 Corvette Z06 and even though the high performance Caddy has slightly lower power ratings than the newest super-Vette – the 2016 CTS-V could actually offered more consistent performance over extended periods of high performance driving.

Jaguar intends to stir it up a bit in 2015

By Joseph Scott on December 26, 2014 - 1:20PM

The automotive world will be anxiously waiting to see if the 2016 Jaguar XE lives up to the hype. The all-new compact premium sports sedan will hit the streets ready to stir the melting pot of current cars.

The Biggest Factor Preventing a Hellcat Jeep - Challenger/Charger Success

By Patrick Rall on December 26, 2014 - 12:53PM

Mopar fans and lovers of very fast SUVs have been clamoring for a Hellcat version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and while a 707 horsepower Jeep would be incredible – the success of the Hellcat Challenger and the expect popularity of the Hellcat Charger are likely the biggest issues preventing the Chrysler Group from dropping the supercharged Hemi into a Grand Cherokee in the near future.

Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang #1 to be Auctioned for Charity

By Patrick Rall on December 26, 2014 - 12:11PM

If you want to take a shot at buying the very first new Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, you will be able to do so at the upcoming Barrett Jackson Scottsdale Auction, but with the proceeds of the auction benefitting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – we can expect to see this track ready pony go for very big money.

2016 Fiat Abarth Spyder MX-5 Mazda Miata

Rumor mill abuzz with 2016 Fiat Spyder Abarth Mazda Miata speculation

By John Goreham on December 26, 2014 - 10:32AM

Will the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata-based Fiat be an Abarth, a Spyder or an Abarth Spyder?

2015 Toyota Prius sets the industry standard for safety in hybrids

By John Goreham on December 26, 2014 - 10:10AM

The most popular green car in the world also has the highest safety rating.

2015 Toyota Sienna only top rated minivan for safety

By John Goreham on December 26, 2014 - 9:52AM

Only the 2015 Toyota Sienna offers the industry’s highest safety rating, the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus

Highly-customized Subaru WRX S4 PROVA announced for Tokyo Auto Salon

By Denis Flierl on December 26, 2014 - 8:37AM

Subaru will unveil the 2015 WRX S4 customized by PROVA at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015.

Jamie's neighbors may not like this, but is it aggressive?

By Armen Hareyan on December 24, 2014 - 9:14PM

2015 Accord and Fusion can't match Toyota Camry's Top Safety Pick+ rating

By John Goreham on December 24, 2014 - 2:20PM

The IIHS has downgraded the safety rating of the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion, leaving Camry to be the only top-selling mid-size with the industry’s highest safety rating.

Ford to Offer Warranty-Friendly Tuner for the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on December 24, 2014 - 2:10PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will likely have the biggest performance aftermarket of any new car sold in the US and for those folks who want to squeeze a few extra ponies from their pony car without voiding the warranty, Ford Racing will soon offer up a tuning package for the Mustang EcoBoost.

Fast Cats: Top 10 Fastest Jaguar List

By Joseph Scott on December 24, 2014 - 12:10PM

Let’s look at the 10 fastest Jaguars ever built and see how you measure up. The newer Jaguars are laying down some quick times that are carving into Super-car territory.

New Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ twins are big on fun and safety

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2014 - 10:03AM

Both the 2015 Scion FR-S and 2015 Subaru BRZ have earned the 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick award this week.

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru Impreza

Subaru XV and Impreza are the safest small cars in America [video]

By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2014 - 7:26AM

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Impreza are the only cars in the entire small car category to achieve the IIHS “Superior” rating.

Toyota Lexus Top Safety List IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Toyota/Lexus has most 2015 vehicles with Top Safety ratings

By John Goreham on December 23, 2014 - 5:39PM

No automaker has more 2015 models with the Top Safety Pick Plus rating.

The Consumers reviews are in on the 2015 Jaguar F-Type

By Joseph Scott on December 23, 2014 - 3:14PM

Trusted car website Edmunds.com posted a review of the 2015 Jaguar F-Type and it’s filled with feedback from consumers like you, what they had to say may surprise you!

New Ford Supercar to Debut in Detroit, Possibly with the GT350 Mustang Engine

By Patrick Rall on December 23, 2014 - 2:10PM

Word around the automotive watercooler suggests that the next generation of the fabled Ford GT supercar will debut next month at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show and if I had to guess, I would expect that the new LeMans-bound performance car will be powered by the same flat plane V8 engine as the new Shelby GT350 Mustang.

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