Automotive News (Page 811)

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.

Affordable 2015 Lancer is Top Safety Pick, Lancer Evolution gets left out

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2014 - 7:08AM

The new 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has been named a IIHS Top Safety Pick. Why didn’t 2015 Lancer Evolution get the award?

Tesla beats quarterly sales estimate again, expects big volumes by end of 2015

By Luke Ottaway on July 31, 2014 - 6:21PM

Though overshadowed by big Gigafactory news, Tesla released strong second quarter sales numbers and repeated its lofty target for the end of the year.

Gigafactory takes big step forward as Panasonic signs contract with Tesla

By Luke Ottaway on July 31, 2014 - 6:11PM

It was a big news day for Tesla – in addition to releasing strong second quarter sales numbers, the company announced the long-awaited Gigafactory deal with battery supplier Panasonic.

2015 Acura TLX sets new benchmark for mid level sport luxury performance

By Parks McCants on July 31, 2014 - 4:09PM

A tall order but Acura engineering has achieved something that automotive manufacturers can only hope to achieve. They’ve set the new manufacturing benchmark for a very competitive automotive segment. The 2015 TLX will change the way you perceive economy driven fuel economy, luxury and performance.

GM Could Beat the Viper with a Slightly More Powerful 2016 Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 2:35PM

While the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will likely prove to be the performance leader in the American supercar segment, adding a bit more power to the Corvette Stingray in the near future could allow the far less expensive Chevy sports car to knock off the mighty Dodge Viper in almost any performance venue.

Range Rover Sport SVR Sets Stage for Showdown with Hellcat Jeep

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 2:00PM

Now that the new Range Rover Sport SVR has set the new Nürburgring SUV record, there is a clear competitor for a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Hellcat, as a 707 horsepower Jeep would very likely challenge the Range Rover on the world’s most grueling race course – the Nürburgring.

F35 Lightning II Edition 2015 Ford Mustang GT

Fighter Jet Inspired 2015 Ford Mustang Charity Car is the Coolest S550 Yet

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 1:09PM

Ford Motor Company has once again worked with the Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture to create a customized 2015 Ford Mustang GT that will be auctioned off to raise money for the group’s Young Eagles program – while also showing off some design cues that make this the coolest looking S550 Mustang I have seen thus far.

2015 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Series Prices

Toyota announces prices of the much anticipated 2015 Tacoma TRD Pro Series off-road trucks

By John Goreham on July 31, 2014 - 11:00AM

The 2015 Tacoma TRD Pro Series offers a lot of content and capability for the dollar.

4 cutting edge trappings show why 2015 C-Class is called the Baby S-Class

By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2014 - 7:02AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been called the baby S-Class because it has many new 2015 S-Class features. Here’s 4 new upgrades.

With 2015 BRZ, Subaru has 7 proven models to make you feel secure

By Denis Flierl on July 31, 2014 - 5:45AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ is not only high on the fun to drive meter, but it’s also a safe vehicle. What distinction did BRZ get?

All-electric Infiniti LE with greater range back on track for 2017 production

By Luke Ottaway on July 30, 2014 - 7:41PM

The Infiniti LE has emerged from its slumber in the shadows of the electric vehicle industry where it had been residing for the past year. With an anti-EV former Infiniti boss out of the way, the promising LE has once again been given the green light.

Ford is Eating Aluminum Costs on the New 2015 F150

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 4:27PM

We brought you the first pricing for the 2015 Ford F150 earlier this week which includes increases across the board, but those increases are very minimal when you take into consideration the added cost of the aluminum combined with the new standard features, it leads me to believe that Ford Motor Company is eating some of the added cost of the aluminum body panels – at least on the lower prices trimlines.

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Could Be an Affordable Camaro Z28 Killer

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 3:00PM

It seems like every day brings a new rumor that suggests that the 2106 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 will be more like a higher performance version of the 2013 Boss 302 and if the next generation Shelby Mustang is priced in the ballpark of the previous Boss – Ford could have themselves a bargain budget Camaro Z/28 killer.

Buy a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat at MSRP from Frederick Scat Pack

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 2:16PM

Yesterday we talked about how dealerships were charging $10-20k over MSRP for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and today we bring you all a man who can get you a 707 horsepower Mopar muscle car at the factory MSRP – Bob Frederick…”The Challenger Guy”.

GM Could Be in More Hot Water Over Camaro Seat Recall Timing

By Patrick Rall on July 30, 2014 - 1:43PM

General Motors could be facing more problems as it has been revealed that the company knew about the Chevrolet Camaro adjustable seat problem in 2013, but they opted not to address the problem – even after a GM test engineer experienced the problem firsthand in a Buick Regal.

Mercedes introduces this unique first-ever 2015 Mercedes C-Class

By Denis Flierl on July 30, 2014 - 7:18AM

The first ever long-wheelbase version of the 2015 C-Class for the China market marks another key milestone for Mercedes-Benz’ global strategy.

McLaren P1 GTR concept teased

By Aaron Turpen on July 30, 2014 - 12:21AM

McLaren has teased a photo of the upcoming design concept they plan to unveil at Pebble Beach in August as a race-ready version of the P1 supercar.

A powerful alliance has been formed to save the grid from electric vehicles

By Luke Ottaway on July 29, 2014 - 11:27PM

Electric vehicles should not be viewed as a threat to the electricity grid, but rather as an opportunity. With this in mind, eight major automakers and 15 utilities have joined forces to make electric vehicles charge intelligently.

You Can Order Your 2015 Ford F150 Today

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2014 - 1:56PM

If you have been patiently waiting to purchase a 2015 Ford F150, you should head to your friendly neighborhood Ford dealer today as the order banks for the next generation F150 are officially open – even though the full details and pricing on the 2015 models haven’t been announced yet.

Some Dodge Dealers Charging $15k to Order a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2014 - 1:06PM

Even though the order banks for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat haven’t opened yet, dealerships around the country are already taking orders for the 707 horsepower muscle car, but those hoping to reserve one of these Mopar monsters should be prepared to shell out some very big money – about $15,000 to be exact.

2015 Dodge Viper Gets Small Power Increase

By Patrick Rall on July 29, 2014 - 12:09PM

Thanks to the same collection of information that revealed that there will be a Hellcat powered Dodge Charger, we have learned that the 2015 Dodge Viper SRT will come with 5 extra horsepower in the new model year – bringing the total output up to 645 horsepower.

Revolutionary 2015 C-Class design concept spawns extraordinary benefits

By Denis Flierl on July 29, 2014 - 7:01AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a new design that spawns numerous benefits. How does it get bigger and lighter?

This 1 improvement will make WRX S4 the safest performance car on the planet

By Denis Flierl on July 29, 2014 - 6:08AM

Subaru has introduced the all-new 2015 WRX S4 for the Japanese market. What does the new performance car tell us?

JD Powers loves on the 2014 Nissan Rogue and Quest

By Aaron Turpen on July 29, 2014 - 12:57AM

The latest consumer APEAL survey from J.D. Power gives top spots to the 2014 Nissan Rogue and 2014 Nissan Quest.

Nissan adds 226,000 vehicles to airbag recall list

By Aaron Turpen on July 29, 2014 - 12:35AM

Nissan, like many automakers, is dealing with a complex airbag issue. The company recalls for over half a million cars. See the new list of recalls.

BMW brings DC fast charging to a remarkable new low – in price

By Luke Ottaway on July 28, 2014 - 11:24PM

The most expensive yet most practical form of electric vehicle charging, DC fast charging is viewed by many as a big part of the solution to range anxiety. BMW now has unveiled the smallest and cheapest DC fast charger on the market.

The very good reasons why there will be no Lexus RC 250

By John Goreham on July 28, 2014 - 6:37PM

Lexus will skip the underpowered version of the new RC coupe. Smart.

Gurnade Envisions a Stunning 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2014 - 3:09PM

The performance world is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, but the automotive artists from Gurnade have offered up an incredible rendering of what they think the GT350 will look like – and I love what they have come up with as it is (in my opinion) the most realistic looking GT350 rendering thus far.

Full Pricing for the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2014 - 2:30PM

We reported a few weeks back that the Chrysler Group had opened the order bank for the 2015 Dodge Challenger – with the exception of the 707hp SRT Hellcat models – but some new information suggests that the Hellcat Challenger will hit the order banks on August 6th and today we take a closer look at option pricing for the most powerful American production car ever.

Lingenfelter Performance Lifts the C7 Corvette Stingray to 750hp

By Patrick Rall on July 28, 2014 - 12:19PM

Even though the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is the most powerful “base” Corvette of all time, there come times when you just need a whole lot more power and thanks to the full lineup of high performance packages, the folks at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering can satisfy the need for speed of almost any driver.

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