Automotive News (Page 808)

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.

How Mitsubishi will use Outlander PHEV for future EVO development

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2014 - 7:59AM

The new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV will compete in the grueling Asia Cross Country Rally 2014. Mitsubishi isn’t done Rally racing yet.

Subaru WRX STI pace is there but Lasek and Isachsen are not

Subaru WRX STI pace is there for DC GRC but Lasek and Isachsen are not

By Denis Flierl on June 24, 2014 - 6:47AM

The Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross team was at the inaugural Washington DC Global Rallycross this weekend. What happened?

Tesla is world’s most important automaker because of the present and the future

By Luke Ottaway on June 23, 2014 - 11:16PM

A prominent Morgan Stanley analyst has called Tesla Motors “arguably the most important car company in the world.” We agree based on the impact Tesla has on the auto industry right now but also its influence on the future.

The turbocharged Lexus IS 200t will hit BMW 328i where it hurts

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 9:33PM

Lexus is about to replace the sedate IS 250 with a punchy new engine. This new Lexus model will beat BMW at its own game.

What's missing on the 2015 BMW M4 sports coupe?

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 7:24PM

After our first look at the new 2015 BMW M4, we felt like there a few things missing on the car. Maybe you will disagree.

Honda commits to extraordinary airbag inflator recall initiative

By Parks McCants on June 23, 2014 - 7:16PM

Taking no chances with customer safety, Honda is opting to participate in the biggest airbag- systems related safety recall to date. We tip our hats to Honda in this latest preventative recall measure.

Like the Mercedes B-Class, every electric vehicle should offer extra range as an option

By Luke Ottaway on June 23, 2014 - 6:31PM

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is being offered with an optional $600 package that extends range by 17 miles. It is an option that makes a whole lot of sense if used wisely.

Preparation for Production of the 2015 Ford Mustang Has Begun

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 6:01PM

Production of the 2014 Ford Mustang officially ended this past weekend so with the start of the new week comes the start of the retooling process required to prepare the Flat Rock Assembly Plant for production of the 2015 Ford Mustang.

Ford Claims Top Four Spots in VW-Sponsored GRC Event, VW Teams Suffer Engine Problems

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 4:30PM

This past weekend marked the third event of the 2015 Red Bull Global RallyCross event with the Volkswagen Rallycross DC and for the first time this season, Scott Speed and his VW failed to take the win as Ford Fiesta racers claimed each of the top four spots after both VW teams ran into engine problems.

New XSE trim will make the 2015 Camry the best Camry ever

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 4:24PM

Buyers of the 2015 Toyota Camry XSE will no longer have to choose between the sporty SE and luxurious XLE trims. They can have it all.

SRT Viper GTSR to Wear Classic Dodge Viper Look at Watkins Glen

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 2:46PM

It was announced recently that the SRT Viper would become the Dodge Viper in the near future as the Chrysler Group discontinues to standalone SRT brand and to celebrate the return to Dodge, the two SRT Viper GTS-R race cars in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship will wear the livery of the unstoppable Team Oreca Dodge Vipers of the 1990s and early 2000s.

2015 Ford F-150 Chevy Colorado Toyota Tundra Tacoma

Ford's 2015 F-150 and Chevy's Colorado hit Toyota Tundra and Tacoma with one-two punch

By John Goreham on June 23, 2014 - 12:45PM

Toyota's 2015 Tundra and Tacoma seem woefully unprepared for what Ford's F-150 and Chevy's Colorado are about to throw at them.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 LT4 Will Be Built in Kentucky and New York

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 12:37PM

The supercharged LT4 V8 that will motivate the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be most powerful production engine from GM ever and unlike the previous generation super-Vette engines – the new LT4 will be built both at the Bowling Green Corvette plant and at the Tonawanda engine facility in New York.

The New 2015 Ford Mustang Will Be the Safest Mustang Ever

By Patrick Rall on June 23, 2014 - 11:14AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will be the first marketing global, the fastest ever and the most efficient ever which is all very impressive, but what we have failed to consider thus far is that the next generation Mustang will also be the safest of the fabled pony cars with extensive safety innovations inside and out.

How Mercedes ensures top quality in the global 2015 C-Class

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2014 - 8:14AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes C-Class is made in U.S. plant for the first time. Can Tuscaloosa workers master the new sedan?

2015 Subaru WRX STI finishes 4th in crash-plagued Nurburgring 24-hr

By Denis Flierl on June 23, 2014 - 7:12AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hour race results are in. It was a tough day for the team.

Why the 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be super hot property in South Africa

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2014 - 8:30AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will launch in South Africa but will be ultra-exclusive. What will make it such hot property?

U.S. buyers get left out again with this 2015 Subaru Outback feature

By Denis Flierl on June 21, 2014 - 7:12AM

Subaru Canada announces the 2015 Subaru Outback and it comes with a feature U.S. buyers don’t get.

The 2016 Toyota Prius will top 60 MPG

By John Goreham on June 20, 2014 - 1:45PM

Toyota has always delivered a 10% increase in each new generation Prius. This next one will do much better.

VW Andretti Rallycross team unveils 2015 Beetle for GRC competition

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2014 - 10:18AM

The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team today unveiled the definitive 2015 Volkswagen Beetle GRC rallycross car. How fast is it?

Stop the presses – Harley-Davidson has built an electric motorcycle and it looks spectacular

By Luke Ottaway on June 20, 2014 - 10:16AM

Could it be? The maker of some of the loudest, most hallowed cruiser motorcycles in the world has succumbed to the allure of electric mobility?

Watch 2015 Subaru WRX STI blow away Isle of Man record [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 20, 2014 - 7:35AM

Subaru has released the 2015 WRX STI Isle of Man record run video. Be the first to watch Higgins set the production car record.

Chevrolet Volt passes a significant milestone, makes the most of electric range

By Luke Ottaway on June 19, 2014 - 8:09PM

Despite its limited electric range, the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt has surpassed 500 million miles powered exclusively by electricity. Ensuing milestones will be reached in short order as the number of Volts on the road grows.

Honda targets ‘Gen-Y’ to drive 2015 Fit sales to top of class

By Parks McCants on June 19, 2014 - 9:56AM

Honda is targeting resourceful Gen-Y customers with a fun multi-media campaign capitalizing on the flexibility and utility of the all new 2015 Fit. Torque News takes a closer look.

Why the exclusive 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora is nothing but “blue sky”

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2014 - 7:06AM

Subaru Canada has introduced the new 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora and its all blue sky. Should you buy the new model?

How you can win a 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class for a dream road trip

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2014 - 6:47AM

Mercedes-Benz has a contest to win a 2015 GLA-Class for a dream road trip. What do you need to do to win?

2014 Honda Accord, Civic sales drive Harris Poll ‘Brand of the Year’

By Parks McCants on June 19, 2014 - 1:31AM

With the economic recovery of North America comes new car sales. Once again consumers have voted Honda “ Full Line Automotive Brand of The Year” Torque News looks to the numbers.

Survey provides fascinating insight into the reasons people buy electric vehicles

By Luke Ottaway on June 18, 2014 - 10:26PM

A survey of California EV owners came up with some interesting results about, among many other things, the main reasons people choose to go electric.

Breaking down the pricing of the 2015 Lexus NX 200t

By John Goreham on June 18, 2014 - 7:02PM

The mainstream motor press is wrong on the price of the 2015 Lexus NX 200t. We break it down and come up with an MSRP of $39,700 in its most popular configuration.

Massachusetts EV rebate program is now online, looks to boost short-term sales

By Luke Ottaway on June 18, 2014 - 5:08PM

Incentives for electric vehicle purchases are hotly debated and not all programs are successful. Massachusetts is now one of the most generous states as it kicks off its rebate program for new EV buyers.

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