Automotive News (Page 795)

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 Honda Fit earns highest IIHS safety rating in class

By Parks McCants on August 21, 2014 - 5:22PM

Last year’s safety rating downgrade at the hands of IIHS resulted in a total redesign of Honda Fit's safety cage. Torque News takes a closer look at Fit’s safety rating for 2015.

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost V6 Fuel Economy Leaked

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2014 - 12:20PM

While most 2015 Ford Mustang buyers will be more concerned with power than efficiency, fuel economy has become a major selling point across every segment and today we have our first look at the fuel economy figures for the 2015 Mustang in EcoBoost and V6 form – confirming that the next gen Mustang is indeed the most fuel friendly muscle car ever.

A Supercharged Dodge Viper Could Be on the Way

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2014 - 10:54AM

The Dodge Viper has always been the top dog in terms of performance from the Chrysler Group until the introduction of the new Hellcat Charger and Challenger, but if some rumors floating around the Mopar world prove to be true – the next generation Viper could pack a supercharged V10 that will blow away anything that has ever been built by an American automaker.

Should the EPA change the way it rates electric range?

By Luke Ottaway on August 21, 2014 - 8:35AM

Earlier this week we looked at how the Environmental Protection Agency tests battery electric vehicles to determine the electric range that gets reported on the window sticker. But why is there just one number?

7 reasons why Subaru achieved remarkable 7 2014 IIHS Top Safety Picks

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2014 - 6:56AM

The 2015 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Outback shine in IIHS small overlap test earning more top safety awards. How do they keep doing it?

Mazda’s SPCA gift is also a good neighbor gift

By John Goreham on August 20, 2014 - 8:28PM

It’s never easy being neighbors with a racetrack. Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Mazda do what they can to help the neighbors' causes.

Buy Your Kid a 2015 Ford Mustang GT Pedal Kart

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2014 - 3:12PM

Among the many sights to see in the Ford display at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise was the 2015 Mustang GT pedal cart shown above – giving Mustang lovers a chance to put their little ones behind the wheel of a next generation pony car that will provide hours of healthy fun.

2015 Honda Accord holds price on exceptional standard features value

By Parks McCants on August 20, 2014 - 2:16PM

With less than a $200 price increase over 2014, Honda takes America’s best selling car to new heights for 2015. Torque News takes a closer look.

The Hellcat Automatic Transmission Could Save the Dodge Viper

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2014 - 12:37PM

Sales of the Dodge Viper SRT have gotten bad enough that the Chrysler Group has extended production downtime, leading many to question the future of the Mopar supercar but I have the solution – put the automatic transmission from the Challenger and Charger Hellcat in the Viper.

As EV battery prices fall, is greater range or lower cost more important?

By Luke Ottaway on August 20, 2014 - 12:34PM

A new study brings an old topic back to the forefront: how much range is enough, and is it better to use battery advancements to decrease price without improving range or make electric vehicles go further on a charge?

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the Heaviest Corvette Ever

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2014 - 11:36AM

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is slated as the most track capable Corvette ever and the LT4 V8 is the most powerful Corvette production motor ever, but what we didn’t expect is for the C7 Z06 to be the heaviest Corvette ever…and it is.

Brabus wants to build you the hottest 2015 Mercedes C-Class on the planet

By Denis Flierl on August 20, 2014 - 7:46AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ready to make its dealer launch here in the U.S. What does tuner Brabus have planned?

Newest Legacy and Outback achieve “superior” in very important top safety test

By Denis Flierl on August 20, 2014 - 6:35AM

The new 2015 Subaru Legacy and 2015 Outback have been awarded the highest standard of safety from IIHS. Why so much emphasis on safety?

A Detailed Look at the 2015 Ford F150 Lariat

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 6:04PM

We have previously looked at the King Ranch, Platinum and FX4 packages for the 2015 Ford F150 and as we continue our in-depth looks at the next generation half ton pickup, we move onto the 2015 F150 Lariat – a model which will help the F Series continue to be the bestselling vehicle in America.

What class of car will the Toyota FT-1 be and what engine will it have?

By John Goreham on August 19, 2014 - 5:39PM

Toyota has not yet confirmed what the drivetrain in the new FT-1 Concept will be. What it packs will help determine what class it will be in. Here’s what our experts guess.

A Look at Why the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Needs a 4-Cylinder

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 4:52PM

While covering the rumors that the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro could pack a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, we have received quite a bit of feedback from readers who don’t see the need so I wanted to take a quick look at why General Motors “needs” to offer a 4-cylinder engine – at least in European markets.

Lamborghini Huracan Blancpain Super Trofeo unveiling

Lamborghini Huracan LP 620-2 Super Trofeo race monster Unveiled

By Aaron Turpen on August 19, 2014 - 2:11PM

The latest in Lambo's stable of race machines is the Huracan LP 620-2 Super Trofeo for Blancpain Super Trofeo. And it's a serious monster.

Ricardo Sanchez Becomes Latest GT Academy Champ, Headed for NISMO

By Aaron Turpen on August 19, 2014 - 1:54PM

It's every race gamer's dream come true and for Ricardo Sanchez of Mexico, the dream became a reality when he won the Nissan Playstation GT Academy showdown this weekend.

Meet the First Ever Right Hand Drive Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 1:10PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the first ever marketed on a global scale including a variety of right hand drive markets and the Motor Company has rolled out an image of the first ever production-based right hand drive Mustang that will lead to consumer models for Australia, the UK, India and other markets where they drive on the “wrong side of the road”.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Tells You What a Valet Did with Your Car

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 11:39AM

One of the most exciting features of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the new Performance Data Recorder that can help make the most of track days or spirited romps along a country road but when coupled with the new Valet Mode – the 2015 Corvette can show and tell owners whether their car was abused when left with some questionable parking attendant.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is Underrated at 707hp

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2014 - 10:33AM

The folks from Motor Trend recently took the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to the dyno at the K&N Engineering shop and they found that the official figures 707 horsepower and 650lb-ft of torque are underrated – possibly by a whole lot.

Mazda Miata PRHT's top is the best convertible roof on any roadster

By John Goreham on August 19, 2014 - 10:30AM

The Mazda MX-5's hard top is a marvel of simplicity and works better than any convertible top we have ever tested.

Winning Outlander PHEV technology to be passed on to Lancer EVO successor

By Denis Flierl on August 19, 2014 - 7:10AM

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid wins a key rally race. How will this effect the 2015 Lancer Evolution successor?

How the EPA determines an electric vehicle’s range - not as simple as it sounds

By Luke Ottaway on August 19, 2014 - 6:42AM

One of the most important factors in the consideration of battery electric vehicles is driving range before the battery is fully discharged. The EPA calculates this number using procedures unique to electric vehicles – here is how it works.

The newest electric supercar on the block revisits an American classic

By Luke Ottaway on August 18, 2014 - 4:44PM

Though most of us will never attain the level of wealth required to own one, the list of hybrid and pure electric supercars is growing. The latest comes from Silicon Valley and may look familiar.

2015 Toyota Prius Persona Series Special Edition

Special Edition 2015 Prius adds to evidence of an all-new 2016 model

By John Goreham on August 18, 2014 - 4:01PM

The 2015 Prius Persona Series Special Edition will help keep buyers interested until the all-new Prius arrives.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Grabs a Top Ten Finish in Trans Am Debut

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

The Chrysler Group is looking to make an even bigger splash in the world of road racing with the introduction of the new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Trans Am racecar that hit the track for the first time this past weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – with a top ten finish and a very real chance of taking home the season championship even though there are only 4 races left.

An emotional review of the 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

By John Goreham on August 18, 2014 - 12:54PM

If you want to understand the Miata, you need to set aside the analytical and focus on the emotional.

Vaughn Gittin Jr Teases His 2015 Ford Mustang RTR

By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2014 - 11:41AM

Formula Drift Champion and hardcore Mustang lover Vaughn Gittin Jr introduced his own line of customized, high performance Mustangs with the current generation, but with the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang – Gittin and his team have big plans for the next generation RTR Mustang.

Next Corvette ZR1 Could Be Mid Engine - Again

By Patrick Rall on August 18, 2014 - 10:37AM

According to reliable inside sources who spoke with the folks at Motor Trend, the next Corvette ZR1 could be unique from the current C7 lineup thanks to a mid engine design – and this could be the car which wears the Zora name that was trademarked earlier this year.

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