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.

MazdaSpeed3 bested by Subaru WRX on important hooning gauge

By John Goreham on October 1, 2014 - 8:21PM

The Subaru WRX just beat the MazdaSpeed3 on the new list everyone is talking about.

Competitors pass Toyota Camry as new 2015 model ships to dealers

By John Goreham on October 1, 2014 - 7:36PM

Will the new 2015 design put Camry back on top?

Dodge Challenger Outsells Ford Mustang in September, Camaro Still Crushes Both

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2014 - 6:43PM

The Dodge Challenger did something last month that it hasn’t done any time in recent history, beating the Ford Mustang in monthly sales – but the Chevrolet Camaro continued its charge for a 5th straight muscle car sales title by comfortably crushing both the Challenger and Mustang.

Final 2015 Ford Mustang 50th Anniversary Edition Raises $170k for Charity

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2014 - 4:43PM

The final 2015 Ford Mustang built with the limited 50th Anniversary Edition package rolled across the stage at this past weekend’s Barrett Jackson Auto Auction and the winning bidder put up $170,000 for the right to own the final copy of the 50 year package – with the proceeds of the auction going to benefit the Edith and Benson Ford Heart & Vascular Institute.

Chevrolet Volt sales take a dive in September - is the 2016 model to blame?

By Luke Ottaway on October 1, 2014 - 4:32PM

After a promising August, the Chevy Volt ended its 2014 streak of monthly sales increases with a disappointing September. Is the upcoming 2016 model responsible?

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Hits 60 in 2.95 seconds, Runs the Quarter in 10.95

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2014 - 2:10PM

The first seemingly official performance numbers for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe have hit the web and the newest American supercar is capable of hanging with the big boys – offering a 0-60 time of just 2.95 seconds and a quarter mile best of 10.95 at 127 miles per hour.

Study shows Subaru WRX/STI drivers rank #1 in U.S. for most speeding tickets

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2014 - 8:56AM

A study shows Subaru WRX and WRX STI drivers rank #1 for traffic violations. Where does your vehicle rank?

2015 Mercedes C-Class exterior design raises the bar incredibly high

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2014 - 8:20AM

The 2015 Mercedes C-Class sensuous lines makes it the best of best. What did the Automotive Brand Contest 2014 say about the new C-Class?

New Subaru Levorg Sports Tourer absolutely impresses with its design

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2014 - 7:53AM

The 2014 Subaru Levorg Sports Tourer won’t be coming to the U.S., but impresses in Japan. Would Americans embrace this sporty wagon?

Do projections for future plug-in vehicle sales mean anything?

By Luke Ottaway on September 30, 2014 - 10:33PM

It is fun to try to predict the future, and some firms are devoted entirely to the art and science (and guesswork) of projecting what the future will hold. But in the case of plug-in electric vehicles, do projections of future sales really mean much?

2015 Ford F150 with the 5.0L V8 Packs 385hp, 3.5L EcoBoost Does Not

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 7:23PM

Ford Motor Company has finally rolled out all of the vital engine specs for the 2015 Ford F150 and in a surprising move, the automaker has beefed up the 5.0L V8 while leaving the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with the same ratings as the 2014 models – which comes as a big surprise considering that the same twin turbo V6 in the new Lincoln Navigator makes quite a bit more power.

Tesla opens 200th Supercharger station as charging network continues to grow rapidly

By Luke Ottaway on September 30, 2014 - 2:47PM

Tesla Motors continues to demonstrate the benefits of an automaker doubling as its own charging provider, as the company opened its 200th Supercharger fast-charge station just five months after opening station number 100.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Caught Testing at the Nurburgring (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 2:33PM

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is billed by General Motors as the most track capable Corvette of all time so it should come as no surprise that the automaker is putting the new super Vette through the paces at the world’s most grueling road course – and today we have video of the 2016 Z06 testing on the German Nürburgring.

Ford Puts the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost in the 12s, New Supercharged GT Runs 10s (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 1:12PM

Ford Motor Company has decided that they wanted to oversee a bunch of “firsts” for the 2015 Mustang on the quarter mile so they headed to Milan raceway in Michigan with a trio of next generation pony cars – with a resulting video showing the EcoBoost Mustang in the 12s, an NA Mustang GT in the 11s and a supercharged Mustang GT in the 10s.

TorqueNews Exclusive: Hellcat Charger Runs 10.7, 2.9s 0-60 with DRs (Updated)

By Patrick Rall on September 30, 2014 - 12:09PM

When the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat made its grand debut in August, it was announced that it had a top speed of 204mph and a stock-tire quarter mile time of 11 second flat, but a new video clip from the automaker reveals that when fitted drag radial tires, the world’s most powerful sedan can run the quarter mile in just 10.7 seconds while moving out from 0-60 in just 2.9 seconds.

Lexus and Toyota most worry-free cars according to Cars.com

By John Goreham on September 30, 2014 - 12:03PM

Toyota and Lexus make 10 of the top 15 most reliable models. Surprised?

2015 Mazda Miata 25th Anniversary Edition

25th Anniversary Mazda Miata Owners take delivery in grand fashion

By John Goreham on September 30, 2014 - 11:16AM

Two of the select 2015 25th anniversary Mazda MX-5 Miata owners took delivery this week along with some local celebrities and enthusiasts.

Lexus Enform Remote App lets you spy on those that drive your car

By John Goreham on September 30, 2014 - 10:35AM

Lexus joins those automakers that now have methods to spy on drivers of the car they own.

2015 Mercedes CLA-Class buyer will get a monumental surprise upon delivery

By Denis Flierl on September 30, 2014 - 9:05AM

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a big hit in the U.S. What makes this silver CLA45 AMG model so special?

Who’s buying the pavement-blistering 2015 Subaru WRX/STI?

By Denis Flierl on September 30, 2014 - 7:15AM

Sales of the new-generation 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI are hot all over the globe. Who is buying the performance car?

2015 Honda CR-V sets new industry benchmark

By Parks McCants on September 30, 2014 - 2:23AM

Honda’s 2015 CR-V mid-cycle refresh lands closer to a major refitting than a cosmetic face lift and electronic-tech upgrade. CR-V just put the automotive industry on notice.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Valet Mode Might Be Illegal to Use

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2014 - 8:07PM

The unique Valet Mode of the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette lineup which uses the an in-car microphone and video camera to capture what goes on with the car when the owner is not around is a super-cool feature that no automaker has offered in the past – possibly because it is illegal in some places.

2015 Ford F150 Officially Crushes Ram and Silverado in Towing and Hauling

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2014 - 6:55PM

Ford Motor Company still hasn’t rolled out all of the information on the 2015 Ford F150, but they announced the towing and payload numbers for the next generation pickup and – as I expected – the new lightweight F150 is the most capable F150 ever with towing and payload figures that make it by far the best in the half ton truck class.

First Hellcat Challenger Auction Raises $1.65 Million for Charity

By Patrick Rall on September 29, 2014 - 5:02PM

This past weekend saw the auction of 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat #1 and NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick made the winning bid of $825k, which a charitable organization matched to raise the total charitable contribution from the Hellcat sale to $1.65 million – more than has been contributed by any other single car in Barrett Jackson history.

The philosophy behind Toyota holding the 2015 Tacoma back this year

By John Goreham on September 29, 2014 - 2:32PM

Toyota’s 2015 Tacoma is facing an incredible market challenge from the Ford F-150 and Chevy Colorado. How it will “bend like a reed in the wind” this year, rather than face a stiff wind head-on.

2015 Chevy Camaro Z/28 vs. ZL1 on-track comparison

By John Goreham on September 29, 2014 - 1:48PM

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and ZL1 are like typical siblings. They look alike to outsiders, but those in the family see only the differences.

Volkswagen to unveil Passat GTE plug-in hybrid – when will it make it to the U.S.?

By Luke Ottaway on September 29, 2014 - 12:50PM

Why do you tease us so, Volkswagen? Following in the footsteps of the (for now) Europe-only Golf GTE plug-in hybrid, the European spec Passat GTE will be unveiled at the 2014 Paris Motor Show this week. When will we be graced with its presence across the pond?

Demand is unbelievably high for Subaru Levorg Sports Tourer

By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2014 - 8:52AM

Subaru has released sales info the performance Levorg Sports Tourer and demand is high. Will we see the performance wagon here in the U.S.?

2015 Outlander PHEV completes toughest test yet for future EVO development

By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2014 - 7:43AM

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV completed the tough Australasian Safari 2014. MMC will use the technology for future electric vehicles like the Lancer Evolution successor.

Isachsen rockets Subaru WRX STI to first win at GRC Seattle [video]

By Denis Flierl on September 29, 2014 - 6:37AM

Isachsen battled all year in the Subaru WRX STI and gets first win at Red Bull Global Rallycross Seattle. What happened to points leader Ken Block?

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