Automotive News (Page 793)

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.

New Subaru WRX/STI performance credentials are quickly getting recognized

By Denis Flierl on August 30, 2014 - 8:27AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX/STI has been recognized for its performance credentials. What award did it received form Australia?

Pricing for the 2015 Nissan Rogue announced

By Aaron Turpen on August 29, 2014 - 11:44PM

The 2015 Nissan Rogue is now in showrooms nationally and its MSRP still begins at the lowest point in the segment.

Nissan Altima named one of 10 Most Comfortable Cars

By Aaron Turpen on August 29, 2014 - 11:30PM

The Nissan Altima has been named as one of KBB.com's "10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000" thanks in no small part to Zero Gravity seating.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Looks Like a Hellcat...but Isn't

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2014 - 2:27PM

The Chrysler Group has offered up the first information and images of the 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, a purpose built race car that is based closely on the production road model right down to the Hellcat-like front end, but rather than the supercharged 6.2L Hemi, the 2015 Drag Pak test car is powered by a naturally aspired 426 cubic inch race Hemi.

Over 4 Million Bottles of Ford Mustang Nail Polish Sold - But Could Have Been More

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2014 - 1:33PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that their partnership with OPI to offer unique Ford Mustang themed colors to celebrate the iconic pony car’s 50th anniversary has resulted in more than 4,000,000 bottles sold – which is a stunning figure but it could have been higher with a few simple changes.

Lexus proudly persists with misleading EV attack ad

By Luke Ottaway on August 29, 2014 - 1:26PM

Back in May, Lexus was heavily criticized for publishing two misleading anti-EV video advertisements promoting Toyota’s hybrid and hydrogen technology. Now Lexus is at it again.

The 2015 Ford F150 Needs a Tremor Package

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2014 - 12:04PM

The arrival of the 2015 Ford F150 is right around the corner and while the Motor Company will offer five trimlines plus the FX4 Off Road package, there has been no word on the future of the sporty Tremor package – which is a shame considering the many upsides to the small, powerful F150.

Nissan Heisman House Returns to ESPN

By Aaron Turpen on August 28, 2014 - 4:01PM

With college football heating up, the Nissan Heisman House is returning for its fourth season as part of the Heisman Trophy Trust's charitable work. Former Heisman winners will once again be showcased on ESPN via the House.

2015 Ford F150 Sees Pricing Increases Across the Board - Some Huge

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2014 - 3:08PM

The introduction of any new generation of a popular vehicle is likely to come with a price hike so we knew that the 2015 Ford F150 would be sporting some sort of increase in pricing, but with the first pieces of the pricing puzzle announced, the new F150 lineup has gotten more expensive from top to bottom - with the most expensive models seeing the biggest increases.

Why Toyota Tacoma owners should not fear the frame recall

By John Goreham on August 28, 2014 - 2:57PM

A Toyota Tacoma owner walks us through the experience and explains why he is still a loyal Toyota fan, and why his truck is now better than ever.

Now is definitely the time to buy a Brammo electric motorcycle

By Luke Ottaway on August 28, 2014 - 2:51PM

As summer draws to a close, motorcycle sales tend to slow down. In response, dealers often clear out old inventory by offering great deals. Brammo and its electric motorcycles evidently is no exception.

2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Series prices seem very reasonable

By John Goreham on August 28, 2014 - 2:23PM

The 2015 Tundra is riding a long, tall wave of sales unit increases. Toyota looks to keep the TRD Pro Series off-road version attractive to buyers with these prices.

The Hansen Art Hellcat Charger Shooting Brake is the Dodge Magnum We All Want

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2014 - 1:57PM

The Dodge community has collectively mourned the loss of the Magnum sport wagon since it was killed off in 2008, but the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Shooting Brake rendering done by Hansen Art could be a 707 horsepower muscle wagon that we could all love…albeit only in our dreams.

Moscow Models show off the goods for Nissan

By Aaron Turpen on August 28, 2014 - 1:37PM

In Moscow this week, Nissan is all about the models. These beauties attract thousands as Nissan moves more aggressively into this fast-growing European market.

Z51 3LT Coupe Most Popular 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, Torch Red Top Color

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2014 - 12:37PM

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette was offered in four basic trimlines with three equipment groups for each and through the entire model year, the Z51 3LT coupe is the most popular configuration of the C7 Stingray – while Torch Red was the most commonly chosen color among the 37,288 2014 Corvettes sold.

Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang is Finally, Officially Underway

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2014 - 10:09AM

After much speculation as to when the 2015 Ford Mustang fastback and convertible would begin rolling off of the Flat Rock Assembly line, Ford Motor Company announced this morning that today is officially the start of production for the next generation pony car – meaning that the first 2015 Mustangs intended for public sale will be completed by day’s end.

German magazine’s EV range test prompts heated dispute

By Luke Ottaway on August 27, 2014 - 11:05PM

A leading German publication, Auto Motor und Sport, ran its own test of six battery electric vehicles and found shockingly low real-world ranges. The results prompted an angry response from EV owners.

No Hellcat, Charger or Challenger for Europe

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2014 - 3:14PM

We were so busy drooling over the fact that the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat is the world’s most powerful sport sedan at the recent media debut that we forgot to mention one piece of very disappointing news – neither the Hellcat powered Challenger or Charger will be offered in Europe.

GM Built More 2014 Corvette Stingrays than 2012 and 2013 combined

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2014 - 2:36PM

General Motors recently offered up a breakdown of sales figures for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and with 37,288 units built for the first model year of the C7, 2014 was one of the best model years for Corvette production in the past few decades – with more Corvettes built for 2014 than were built for 2012, 2013 and most of 2011 combined.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Other GM Models Recalled Over Steering Risks

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2014 - 1:40PM

General Motors has issued a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro and several other GM vehicles over a concern that the bolts holding together the steering assembly and portions of the front suspension may not have been properly tightened – possibly leading to a sudden loss of control while driving.

Michigan startup claims to double energy density with solid-state battery

By Luke Ottaway on August 27, 2014 - 11:09AM

The finish line is not yet in sight in the race for a drastic lithium-ion battery breakthrough, and many competitors claim to be in the running. The latest company to emerge from the shadows is a University of Michigan spin-off called Sakti3. Should we remember the name?

Subaru keeps exclusive new WRX STI Type S for Japan market only

By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2014 - 7:22AM

Subaru Japan announces the new 2015 WRX STI Type S, but it won’t be making it to other global markets.

New technology improvements will make 2015 Mercedes C-Class safest ever

By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2014 - 7:02AM

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes its dealer launch next month and it will be the safest C-Class ever. What new technology does it come standard with?

Lexus is outselling Volkswagen Group’s premium car brands, Porsche and Audi in the US market

By John Goreham on August 26, 2014 - 4:38PM

Globally Toyota/Lexus and Volkswagen group vie for the leadership in sales. In the US however, Toyota Lexus is ahead by a country mile.

Elon Musk’s most important yet underrated statement is not to be ignored

By Luke Ottaway on August 26, 2014 - 3:46PM

It concerns batteries, of course. Dismiss the CEO’s claims about Tesla battery pack cost reductions at your own peril.

A Ford Mustang with a 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Seems Crazy, but Possible

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2014 - 2:05PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will come with the buyer’s choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, but the current direction of Ford’s internal transmission program leading to a 10-speed automatic transmission for the future F Series pickup – we could also see a Mustang in the future packing a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Ford F150 Production Stops as Dearborn Prepares for the Aluminum 2015 Models

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2014 - 1:25PM

This past Saturday, the very last 2014 Ford F150 pickup rolled off of the assembly line at the Dearborn Truck Plant and with production halted, the crews responsible for preparing the plant to build the new aluminum bodied 2015 F150 scramble to get the line back in action as quickly as possible.

Watch the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Hit 202mph on the Dyno

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2014 - 12:29PM

The performance world was surprised to hear that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would fall short of a 200 mile per hour top speed, but a video of the 707hp Mopar muscle car on the K&N dyno shows the beast hitting 202 miles per hour – leading many to question the seemingly official top speed of 199 miles per hour.

Toyota in-sources 300 new jobs to build wildly popular 2015 Highlander

By John Goreham on August 26, 2014 - 11:30AM

Toyota adds 300 more American jobs in Indiana to help keep pace with exploding Highlander sales.

Subaru BRZ team doesn’t let mechanical issues keep it from getting victory

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2014 - 8:22AM

The Subaru BRZ has been doing well in the Russian Series racing circuit and gets another victory. What did they overcome to win?

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