Automotive News (Page 807)

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.

Wildcard gets dirty in the 600hp DirtFish Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2014 - 1:49PM

Higgins is a wild card driving the new DirtFish Subaru WRX STI today at Red Bull Global Rallycross in Seattle. Will the conditions give him an advantage?

5 ways Subaru improves fuel mileage on new 2015 Impreza

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2014 - 10:37AM

To boost fuel efficiency on the new 2015 Impreza, Subaru pulled out all the stops. Here’s 5 ways they went all-out to do it.

There’s no serious competition for new Mercedes GLA45 AMG

By Denis Flierl on September 27, 2014 - 8:46AM

The new 2015 Mercedes GLA45 AMG is set to launch. Can anyone really compete with the high-performance SUV from AMG?

2015 Ford Mustang Owners App is Awesome - and Free

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 6:13PM

In addition to all of the other exciting new features of the 2015 Ford Mustang that will make owning one a complete delight, Ford Motor Company has also cooked up a unique smartphone app that will allow owners to explore the features of the new Mustang with some interactive help – while also learning more about the history of the Mustang and finding the closest drag strip.

Could the Trackhawk Replace the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - or Pack Hellcat Power?

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 4:27PM

When the SRT brand folded earlier this year, the future of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT was questionable and while there is still no official word from Chrysler, it seems that the SRT Jeep could end up wearing the name Track hawk - or this could be the name of the Hellcat Hemi powered SUV.

Build Your Dream 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Online Now

By Patrick Rall on September 26, 2014 - 12:55PM

The configurator page for the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z06 is now live on Chevrtolet.com, giving us our best chance yet to see the new American supercar in full detail, including all of the wheel, color and trimline feature information – but all without the pricing.

Newest Subaru WRX STI GRC with special DirtFish livery revealed

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2014 - 12:03PM

David Higgins will be driving a new Subaru WRX STI car at Red Bull Global Rallcross in Seattle. What’s the new DirtFish livery about?

New 2015 Subaru Impreza will be the safest compact car on the planet

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2014 - 8:43AM

The new 2015 Subaru Impreza gets a new look, but it will be available with one new technology. Why will it be now be the safest compact in the world?

A new breed of Mercedes GLA buyers will want this recreational option

A new breed of Mercedes GLA buyer will want this recreational option

By Denis Flierl on September 26, 2014 - 6:52AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class is here and it’s a multi-talented machine. What’s so attractive about the new compact luxury SUV?

Why the Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid will be a success

By Luke Ottaway on September 25, 2014 - 10:11PM

For the 2015 model year, Porsche has ditched the outgoing Porsche Cayenne Hybrid in favor of a plug-in version. Here’s why it will do well.

2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Named America's Best Driver's Car by Motor Trend

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2014 - 6:16PM

The folks at Motor Trend have compiled their list of the best driver’s cars for 2014 and after putting 10 performance models head to head, the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 was chosen as the best of the bunch – beating a collection of cars that vary from the Ford Fiesta ST to the Porsche 911 Turbo S to the BMW i8.

Build Your Aluminum 2015 Ford F150 Online Today

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2014 - 5:15PM

If you have eagerly been waiting for your chance to build your ideal 2015 Ford F150 today is your day, as the configurator tool on Ford.com for the next generation F150 is finally live – with all of the pricing and option information you could want.

Toyota introduces 2015 Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition

By John Goreham on September 25, 2014 - 2:21PM

In select markets America's outdoor store and kid's dream emporium now has one more climb-on toy to park in front.

2015 Saleen S302 Mustang Comes in 3 Flavors, Up to 640hp

By Patrick Rall on September 25, 2014 - 1:15PM

We haven’t seen the new 2015 Saleen S302 Mustang from all sides, but thanks to the release of the product guide for the super-tuned next generation pony car, we know that the 2015 Saleen Mustang will come in three different trimlines at launch with varying power outputs ranging up to 640hp.

The surprising culprit behind a recent Chevrolet Volt fire

By Luke Ottaway on September 25, 2014 - 12:34PM

“Electric car” and “fire” are words that EV advocates hate to see in the same sentence. But in the case of a Chevrolet Volt fire last month, the cause was a component found in every vehicle on the road today.

Why you can't find the 2015 Toyota Camry's secret to success in most reviews

By John Goreham on September 25, 2014 - 12:08PM

What do the Toyota Camry and skinny-skiing have in common? More than you might assume.

Orders for new 2015 Subaru WRX S4/WRX STI reach fever pitch immediately

By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2014 - 7:42AM

Orders for the 2015 Subaru WRX S4/WRX STI announced on August 25 in Japan have exploded. How many performance cars have been ordered?

New Cadillac Super Sedan Named the CT6, Ushering in New Naming System

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2014 - 7:13PM

We have known for some time now that the Cadillac brand would introduced a new premium luxury sedan at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and today, General Motors announced that the new range topping Caddy sedan would be named the CT6 – bringing with it a new naming system that will spread across the entire brand.

Surf City discovers refreshed 2015 Honda CR-V

By Parks McCants on September 24, 2014 - 7:08PM

We’ll be driving the tech- updated and design refreshed 2015 Honda CR-V through the streets of Huntington Beach,Ca. Surf City U.S.A. will be the first to witness Honda’s latest offering. Cool? we think so.

Beautiful Infiniti Q80 Concept Unveiled, Headed for Paris

By Aaron Turpen on September 24, 2014 - 5:49PM

Infiniti will unveil it's new Q80 Inspiration concept at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Here is a sneak peek.

GeigerCars Turns the C7 Corvette Stingray into a Proper Supercar for Euro Roads

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2014 - 2:29PM

German tuning company GeigerCars has made a name for itself by developing unique packages for European-sold American vehicles and their take on the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is just the latest in impressive custom packages – turning the basic C7 Stingray into a supercar that will keep up with the best across Europe.

Dodge Viper Dominates COTA, Leads Struggling Corvette in GTLM Title Race

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2014 - 1:19PM

This past weekend was the most successful for the modern Dodge Viper racing program thus far with a Viper taking the win in both production based classes – allowing the #93 Viper to climb ahead of the #3 Corvette in the battle for the GTLM championship with just one race left.

2015 Ford F150, 2015 Mustang Poised to Claim North American 'OTY' Titles

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2014 - 11:27AM

The jurors for the North American Car and Truck of the Year award have announced their short list and, not surprisingly, both the 2015 Ford F150 and the 2015 Ford Mustang are included – and I fully expect to see Ford Motor Company claim both titles with their groundbreaking half ton pickup and sports car.

2015 Fiat 500e hits California and Oregon and it is cheap

By Luke Ottaway on September 24, 2014 - 9:45AM

A slightly refreshed all-electric 2015 Fiat 500e is now available at select studios in California and Oregon. If you live in one of those states and are in the market for an EV, the 500e deserves serious consideration on lease price alone.

New 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 S will surely excite performance enthusiasts

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2014 - 8:24AM

Mercedes-Benz introduces the new 2015 Mercedes C63 AMG with a new engine, new nomenclature and two powerful variants. Why does it get a new name?

No podium spots for 3 Subaru WRX STIs at challenging LA Global Rallycross

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2014 - 6:49AM

Subaru had three WRX STI Global Rallycross cars competing in LA and came away empty handed. What happened in round 2?

This electric vehicle company is surely doomed

By Luke Ottaway on September 23, 2014 - 4:35PM

GreenTech Automotive has released the prices for its MyCar and G2 vehicles, and neither appears to have much chance of succeeding.

Dear Chrysler: Please Build a 2015 Dodge Challenger V6 with a Manual Transmission

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2014 - 4:20PM

While the 2015 Dodge Challenger is still a little bigger and a little heavier than the competition, the 2015 models improved in every way except for one – the fact that there is still no manual transmission option with the base model V6 and that is one feature that could further help bolster Challenger sales.

This Could Be the Most Realistic 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Render Yet

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2014 - 2:38PM

Over the past few months we have looked at quite a few renderings of the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with some being outlandish and some being just plain gross, but the artwork we are featuring today of the 6th generation Camaro could prove to be very realistic based on what we have seen and heard over the past year or so – with a look that is an evolution of current models.

Nissan LEAF at the Head of a Record-setting Pack

By Aaron Turpen on September 23, 2014 - 1:05PM

What electric car was the most-represented at the world's largest-ever electric vehicle parade? You guessed it..

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