Automotive News (Page 788)

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.

Aston Martin takes on the Rocky Mountain Terrain

By Bridgett Davis on December 23, 2014 - 1:29PM

Aston Martin, once again taking it to the ice to demonstrate the off-road capabilities of the well- known luxury sports coupes, well be drifting its way through Colorado soon for its signature annual drive event Aston Martins On Ice. A three day excursion, set in the beautiful landscape of Crested Butte, Colorado, participants will experience ten acres of ice tracks that will provide them with the fill of gravity-defying cornering and some serious getting it sideways braking.

Will there be a new Jaguar under your Christmas Tree this year?

By Joseph Scott on December 23, 2014 - 11:30AM

Surprisingly many get a new car for Christmas each year, will you be looking for a new Jaguar in the driveway with a big red bow on it? After all it is the season for gifts.

On top 12 most-wanted car list 2015 Subaru WRX ranks #1

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2014 - 7:52AM

What are the most in-demand cars for dealers in America? The 2015 Subaru WRX shares a three-way tie for number one. What are the other two cars?

The 2016 Ford F150 Should Get the Stronger Lincoln EcoBoost V6

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2014 - 5:15PM

The 2015 Ford F150 features a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 that makes it one of the most capable and most efficient half ton trucks sold in America, but for the 2016 model year, the Motor Company should really introduce the 3.5L EcoBoost from the Lincoln Navigator to the F150 lineup.

2016 Acura NSX to surpass all performance expectations

By Parks McCants on December 22, 2014 - 3:48PM

For those of us that have waited the better part of a decade for the release of Acura’s newest NSX Supercar, last week's teaser photo is just the latest in a long series. 2016 Acura NSX when produced will surpass all performance expectations.

The Cadillac CTS-V Packs Z06 Power to Battle the Hellcat Charger

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2014 - 2:18PM

General Motors has pulled the sheets off of the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V and, not surprisingly, this new American super-sedan uses the same supercharged V8 as the 2015 Corvette Z06 to pack big power – big enough to take aim at the 707 horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.

Jay Leno and his 1963 Jaguar XKE’s (Part 2)

By Joseph Scott on December 22, 2014 - 1:50PM

Jaguar is one of Jay’s favorite brands, but which one of his famous XKE’s will be his favorite? The red drop top XKE appears stock but is about heavily modified as a Jaguar can be!

Details on the Wrecked Dodge Challenger Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2014 - 12:29PM

An image flooded the social media world this weekend showing a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat badly wrecked and while some people insisted that this was a hoax – it is unfortunately very real, as details on the accident have finally surfaced online.

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE highest value Consumer Reports

2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid best value of all says Consumer Reports

By John Goreham on December 22, 2014 - 9:06AM

Another win for Toyota’s Camry, this time in its new style and hybrid form.

Canadians take their new BMW M3/M4 delivery to the extreme

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2014 - 7:29AM

Many BMW enthusiasts take their new BMW M3/M4 purchase to an extreme. Would you travel to Munich to take delivery of your new BMW?

Acura fans saddened by 2015 TLX transmission recall

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2014 - 8:06PM

When world renowned transmission manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen was tapped on its collective shoulder to supply Acura’s TLX SH-AWD V6, 9 speed automated transmission, a tear was dropped by more than one Acura aficionado.

Basic 2015 Accord Coupe LX-S surprisingly fun to drive

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2014 - 5:45PM

How much Honda Accord can one buy for under $25,000 ? Torque News takes a closer look at the bare-bones 2015 Accord Coupe LX-S.

Nissan Titan Truckumentary Begins With Release of Chapter 1, #CumminsSoon

By Aaron Turpen on December 21, 2014 - 2:57PM

Hosted by Fred Diaz, Senior VP of Sales & Marketing Operations at Nissan, the first chapter of the Nissan Titan Truckumentary tells the story of the evolution of the all-new Titan about to unveil in Detroit.

New Subaru Liberty will be $14K cheaper and more fuel efficient

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2014 - 7:14AM

The new 2015 Subaru Liberty (Legacy) launches in Australia and will be $14,000 cheaper than the outgoing model. But it’s bad news for previous generation owners.

Jay Leno and his 1963 Jaguar XKE’s (Part 1)

By Joseph Scott on December 20, 2014 - 10:41PM

Jaguar has its own section in Jay Leno’s garage and he is proud to show it off. Is the 1963 all-original and stock XKE his favorite or is it his heavily modified 63 XKE convertible?

Australia gets 2015 Outback diesel and huge price drop but not in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2014 - 8:53AM

The Australian 2015 Subaru Outback gets a 2.0-liter turbo diesel, 6-speed manual and a huge price drop. But not here in the U.S.

2015 Dodge Challenger Recalled for Problematic Gauge Clusters

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2014 - 3:44PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of the 2015 Dodge Challenger due to a concern that the high tech gauge clusters could fail to work suddenly and without notice –leaving the driver without the information provided by the various gauges.

Jaguar Halts sales and imports to Russia

Jaguar is the latest to make a big statement in Russia

By Joseph Scott on December 19, 2014 - 1:55PM

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has joined in the stop sales as did General Motors and the Volkswagen Group. The financial woes for Russia forces Jaguar to halt sales of their vehicles as the currency conditions get worse.

Next-Generation Nissan Titan Promo Video Teases Truck's Origins

By Aaron Turpen on December 19, 2014 - 1:30PM

The new Titan will be all-American, the video promises.

Adam Levine, Nissan, and NBC Launch 'Red Thumb Day' Against Texting and Driving

By Aaron Turpen on December 19, 2014 - 12:54PM

The day urged drivers to wear a red thumb band or mark their thumbs red as a statement against texting and driving.

Watch the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Attack the Quarter Mile (Video)

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2014 - 12:46PM

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is reaching owners around the country so not surprisingly, we have our first video of the most track capable Corvette of all time in action on the quarter mile – with fairly impressive results.

Drastic rise in 2015 Massachusetts electricity costs making EVs impractical

By John Goreham on December 19, 2014 - 12:36PM

On January 1st Massachusetts energy prices will jump by 22% for most residents. Do EVs make any sense in this key market?

2015 Corvette Valet Mode Films a Valet Going 50 in a Parking Garage

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2014 - 6:02PM

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette is fitted with a Valet Mode that locks the glove box, prevents safety features from being disabled and activates a front-facing camera that records what is going on in front of the Corvette while being driven – and one of those videos has surfaced on YouTube showing a valet blasting through a tight parking garage in a 201 Stingray.

Ford Recalls a Half Million Older Mustang Models in Industry-Wide Airbag Recall

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2014 - 5:23PM

Ford Motor Company has added more than a half million cars to the massive Takata airbag recall, many of which are Ford Mustang models from the 2005 through 2008 model years – all of which have the airbags that could cause major injury or death if the assemblies fail in the event of an accident.

Aston Martin Celebrates Sixty Years of Heritage with more than 15K Hand-Crafted Cars

By Bridgett Davis on December 18, 2014 - 4:24PM

In celebration of 60 years of the Aston Martin Works production in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire where between 1955 and 2007 an estimated 15,000 hand-crafted cars were assembled six Works 60th Anniversary models have been unveiled. Just last Friday the first of the six expected models was revealed to guest in attendance of the Aston Martin Christmas Party.

How I Would Build the Perfect 2015 Dodger Charger Online

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2014 - 3:42PM

The configurator tool for the 2015 Dodge Charger has gone live on Dodge.com and today I take a look at the options and costs that make for what I believe to be the best bargain in the current lineup – one which comes loaded to the hilt and packs 370 horsepower for just over $40,000.

Safety Issues could sideline a few Jaguars XJ sedans in the US

By Joseph Scott on December 18, 2014 - 2:35PM

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) issues safety recalls again over brake concerns. Could your Jaguar XJ sedan be on the list or effected?

Hennessey Turns the 2015 F150 into a 600hp Off Road Warrior

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2014 - 1:32PM

The folks at Hennessey Performance have offered up their first take on the new 2015 Ford F150 pickup and with more than 600 horsepower, the 2015 Hennessey VelociRaptor 600 should be a perfect follow-up to the super tuned SVT Raptor pickups from the last generation F150.

Don't Expect to See the Next Gen Camaro in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2014 - 12:44PM

I have some bad news for those folks hoping to see the debut of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro at the upcoming 2015 North American International Auto Show – word on the street is that the Camaro will not make its next generation debut in the Motor City in January.

Dodge Challenger Hellcat with Satin Black Hoods Delayed

By Patrick Rall on December 18, 2014 - 11:39AM

Those folks who ordered a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with the Satin Black hood treatment have gotten some bad news, as an undisclosed issue with the black finished hood has caused the Chrysler Group to delay deliveries of the 707hp muscle car with that option back to February.

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