Automotive News (Page 797)

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 Lancer Evolution’s eco-performance replacement is coming to LA

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2014 - 7:23AM

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is on its way out, and it’s eco-performance replacement is coming to LA. Check out the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV.

Why range anxiety is not a real problem

By Luke Ottaway on November 9, 2014 - 11:24AM

Range anxiety is often cited as one of the major reasons battery electric vehicles have yet to take off in the mass market. But does it actually exist in practice?

New Subaru Outback makes European launch with extra safety features

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2014 - 8:25AM

Subaru extends the global launch of the 2015 Outback into Europe. It will feature this new safety technology for the first time in Europe.

Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo teased ahead of official release [video]

Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo teased ahead of official unveiling [video]

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2014 - 6:53AM

The Subaru VIZIV2 Concept made its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2014. See the answer to Vision Gran Turismo by Subaru in this video.

Nissan GT Academy Returns to Consoles, TV and the Track for Fourth Season

By Aaron Turpen on November 8, 2014 - 10:56PM

The 4th season of the GT Academy will be returning to Spike TV with new episodes every Friday as gamers try to turn into race car drivers to join the Nissan NISMO team.

Datsun Go Has Epic Crash Test Fail, says NCAP

By Aaron Turpen on November 8, 2014 - 10:36PM

The Global NCAP conducted a crash test to the Datsun Go, which is sold on the market in India, and the car crumpled like a frat boy's beer can, destroying everything within.

Jaguar F-Type takes on a Land Speed Record

By Joseph Scott on November 8, 2014 - 10:34PM

Jaguar announces that standard All-Wheel Drive will be featured in their flagship sport coupe in 2016, and the reveal took place in the exotic landscape of the South African desert. Details of the full model lineup will be released on November 19th at the 2014 Los Angeles International Auto Show.

2015 Subaru WRX STI gets even faster at Rocky Mountain Rally

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2014 - 9:33AM

In only its 3rd Rally, the 2015 Subaru WRX STI gets another second-place podium finish. How close were they to the leader?

New Subaru Forester STI has Nurburgring roots but don’t look for it in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2014 - 7:47AM

Subaru and Subaru Tecnica International (STI) are launching a new 2015 Forester STI soon. Will we see it in the U.S., Australia and Europe?

A Look at All 2015 Dodge Charger Trimlines, Prices

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2014 - 5:03PM

Over the past three weeks we have talked at length about the pricing of the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, but we really haven’t looked at the pricing of the rest of the Charger lineup – until today.

Chevrolet Performance Catalog Could Get 2015 Z06 Parts for Stingray Owners

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2014 - 4:15PM

Based on the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray spread on display at the 2014 SEMA Show, it looks like there is a good change that the performance parts division could begin offering key components from the 2015 Z06, allowing Stingray owners to get some of the go-fast features of the super-Vette without laying out “Z06 money”.

No Honda Fit Takata airbag recall

By Parks McCants on November 7, 2014 - 4:09PM

The expanded Takata airbag recall list generated by Honda Motors Friday does not include Honda Fit.

Jaguar's F-Type R Coupe is making some noise

By Joseph Scott on November 7, 2014 - 11:52AM

Jaguar’s new slogan is "It's Good to Be Bad" and being bad is accomplished with the new active exhaust system being offered on most of their current models. It’s the most fun you will have behind the wheel without going to jail.

The Steeda 2015 Ford Mustang is the Most Powerful Yet

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2014 - 11:45AM

We have already seen several beefed up versions of the 2015 Ford Mustang from various tuning companies around the country, but the new Steeda Q Series Mustang appears to be the strongest horse in the stable – with output reaching up to 775 horsepower.

Tesla drops Model S powertrain options to simplify production – no 60D for you

By Luke Ottaway on November 7, 2014 - 9:41AM

Somewhat buried in the Tesla Q3 shareholder letter was the admission that two powertrain options on Model S will no longer be offered. The significance of the move is debatable.

4 reasons Subaru beat all automakers for top spot in UK’s National Car Awards

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2014 - 9:00AM

Subaru sells the performance 2015 WRX STI in the UK and the brand is most recommend above all others. Why did Subaru beat more than 40 rival manufacturers?

How this lucky winner received keys to a new 2015 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2014 - 6:42AM

Why is Bucky Lasek handing the keys to a new 2015 Subaru WRX STI to this lucky winner?

Lasek rockets to 3rd podium at GRC finale in Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2014 - 6:50PM

SRT USA closed out the 2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross Season in Las Vegas with another podium. Where did Lasek finish in his 2014 Subaru WRX STI?

GM Debuts C7 Corvette Stingray LT1 Crate Engine at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2014 - 5:55PM

One of the biggest announcements at the 2014 SEMA Show was the introduction of the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray LT1 V8 as a crate motor – giving everyone working on a project car the chance to enjoy the powerful new Corvette engine in the vehicle of their choice.

The Hellcat Powered Dodge Challenger, Charger Almost Didn't Happen

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2014 - 4:28PM

While the new Hellcat Hemi makes the 2015 Dodge Charger the world’s most powerful sedan and the 2015 Dodge Challenger the world’s 6th most powerful sports car, the Hellcat project was suspended for some time with the possibility never starting back up – but persistent members of the SRT team made sure that this supercharged beast did become a production reality.

Honda Fit performance aftermarket to explode following SEMA

By Parks McCants on November 6, 2014 - 1:18PM

Thinking about modifying your late model Honda Fit? Better get on it! we believe that that Fit aftermarket demand will explode following the SEMA Show.

The 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Spring Special Edition Renamed the Green Flash

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2014 - 12:09PM

One of the featured vehicles at the ongoing SEMA Show is the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Spring Special Edition, which is officially renamed the Green Flash Edition after GM ran a contest to name the new metallic green special edition package.

2015 Lexus IS 350C Lexus IS250 Lexus IS F

If you love the 2015 Lexus IS 350C or IS F do not watch this video

By John Goreham on November 6, 2014 - 11:29AM

As an owner and fan of the Lexus IS 350 C, this one hurts me to watch.

Can you top this hideous 2015 Lexus NX 200t created for SEMA?

By John Goreham on November 6, 2014 - 11:00AM

Some of the SEMA show cars really turn us off and this one takes the cake. Can you top it?

The 2015 Ford Mustang King Cobra is the Ultimate Catalog Build

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2014 - 10:49AM

In order to show off just how wild you can make your 2015 Ford Mustang GT by only using the Ford Racing catalog, FoMoCo has offered up the new 2015 Mustang King Cobra – a super modified, high performance pony car that is creating strictly using packages from Ford Racing.

2015 AcuraTLX safest performance sedan on the road today

By Parks McCants on November 6, 2014 - 10:16AM

The first time 2015 Acura TLX takes control of the steering wheel and decelerates while applying the brakes, unassisted by you the driver you’ll realize that you're driving the safest, most advanced car on the road today.” Beam me up Scotty.”

Tesla progress report: strong Model S demand, Model X setbacks

By Luke Ottaway on November 6, 2014 - 9:15AM

Tesla Motors had an eventful third quarter, highlighted by troubles with a factory shutdown, introduction of all-wheel-drive and autopilot features, and more Model X delays. Here is the rundown.

Subaru WRX STIs set for last Red Bull Global Rallycross showdown

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2014 - 8:10AM

The final 2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross event is underway in Las Vegas and both Subaru WRX STIs are set for the showdown.

Speedhunters takes new Scion FR-S to remarkable heights at SEMA

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2014 - 6:51AM

The Scion Tuner Challenge was won by Speedhunters who took the new 2014 Scion FR-S and turned it into something special. See why it's called “Maximum Attack”

Camaro Clubs Mustang and Challenger Again in October, Annual Lead Grows

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2014 - 7:38PM

The sales numbers from around the American automotive industry are in and for the 7th consecutive month, the Chevrolet Camaro has comfortably outsold both the Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang – which pushed the Camaro’s lead in the annual muscle car sales race to almost 10,000 units.

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