Automotive News (Page 822)

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.

GM Moves to Prevent Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Knock-Offs

By Patrick Rall on April 25, 2014 - 2:29PM

While the $75,000 price tag and the limited quantities of the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, there will likely be some folks who cannot acquire the real thing who will try to make a more affordable trimline of the Camaro look and drive like the Z/28 – but GM isn’t going to make it easy for dreamers to build a knock-off of the new super-Camaro.

Amazing electric bus runs without any battery

By John Goreham on April 25, 2014 - 1:50PM

Electric buses are a great idea, but let’s not fool ourselves about how far we’ve come.

Honda, Romain Dumas to dominate 2014 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

By Parks McCants on April 25, 2014 - 11:59AM

Honda Performance Development and Power Sports return to the 92nd running of Pikes Peak in force. With entrants in seven divisions and an agreement to power Romain Dumas in the unlimited class, Honda will be the manufacturer to beat in June.

These two overlooked features will make life easier with 2015 Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2014 - 7:32AM

Ever notice it's the little things that make the difference? The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback will come with two new features that will make life easier.

Watch brilliant Subaru TV spot as dog steals 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on April 25, 2014 - 7:00AM

Does Subaru have the best TV ads? Watch this read-headed Golden Retriever hijack a new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek.

Nissan is about to put car washes out of business and you will love them for it

By Aaron Turpen on April 24, 2014 - 11:50PM

Nissan has invented a car paint that never requires washing. It's dirt, mud, and crud repellent and will make car washes a thing of the past. We have video to prove it.

Are electric vehicles really “toys for the wealthy?”

By Luke Ottaway on April 24, 2014 - 7:33PM

Electric vehicles in general command a higher price tag than even hybrids and appeal to a tech-savvy crowd. A study by Experian Automotive breaks down the electric and hybrid vehicle demographics, with several statistics of particular interest.

One Simple Reason Why Chrysler Doesn't Care if you Hate the 2015 Charger

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2014 - 6:39PM

Since the 2015 Dodge Charger R/T was introduced last week at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, there have been critics who hate the new look for a variety of different reasons – but Chrysler doesn’t care if you hate the 2015 Charger design because there really isn’t any competition for the brawny Mopar sport sedan.

Check Out the Cheap Chinese Version of the Ford F150

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2014 - 6:04PM

Chinese manufacturers are well known for producing cheap knock-offs of name brand items and the Ford F150 is the latest target – with Chinese automaker Kawei obviously designing their K1 pickup after the look of the current half ton Ford pickup.

The Need for Speed Ford Mustang Raises $300,000 for Charity at Auction

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

Ford Motor Company announced earlier this week that the unique 2014 Ford Mustang GT that was built to serve as the hero car in the racing action movie Need for Speed sold at the Barrett Jackson Palm Beach Auction – with all of the $300,000 from the winning bid going to charity.

Callaway Introduces New C7 Corvette Stingray Package with 600lb-ft of Torque

By Patrick Rall on April 24, 2014 - 11:05AM

This weekend, visitors at the National Corvette Museum will get to meet the newest Callaway tuned C7 Corvette Stingray – with a supercharger package that helps this beast produce 620 horsepower and 600lb-ft of torque.

The interesting factor Cars.com says is holding back EV sales

By John Goreham on April 24, 2014 - 10:52AM

Cars.com says the residential private “infrastructure” to support EVs is not yet in place.

Epic Electric American Road Trip successfully concludes 12,183 miles later

By Luke Ottaway on April 24, 2014 - 9:42AM

On Monday, Norman Hajjar pulled into Venice, California after traveling 12,183 miles over 24 days in a Tesla Model S. His epic road trip proved an electric vehicle can travel to all four corners of the country, though there is plenty of room for improvement.

10 car field shows why 2014 Subaru BRZ is the perfect track star

By Denis Flierl on April 24, 2014 - 7:50AM

2014 Subaru BRZ is participating in the Japan Gazoo Racing series. Why is BRZ the perfect track car?

Why 2015 Subaru Outback makes Subaru the safety leader

By Denis Flierl on April 24, 2014 - 6:50AM

Subaru calls themselves the safety leader. Why does the all-new 2015 Subaru Outback show that they are the leader?

Toyota adding thousands to deals to move slow-selling RAV 4 EV

By John Goreham on April 23, 2014 - 5:32PM

Toyota is having difficulty selling the RAV 4s it needs to in order to comply with government mandates. Those looking for an EV crossover could get a great deal.

Mazda's 25th anniversary Miatas will be instant collectables

By John Goreham on April 23, 2014 - 4:50PM

With only 100 slated for the US, these special Miatas will be instant classics.

The Camaro ZL1 with Z/28 Tires is Still Slower than the Z/28

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2014 - 2:49PM

During internal testing, General Motors used the Pirelli Trofeo R high performance tires that are standard on the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 on the more powerful Camaro ZL1 – but the supercharged ZL1 was still slower than the naturally aspirated Z/28 on a road course.

Honda Accord OEM adds $9.7 Billion to Ohio economy

By Parks McCants on April 23, 2014 - 2:48PM

North America is a mainstay market for Honda Motors. With Accord,Civic and Odyssey taking top position in the domestic market, Honda looks to expand exports in 2014. Torque News looks at the numbers and why Honda is as American as mom and apple pie.

Volkswagen XL1 Going Head-to-Head with Prada for Design of the Year

By Mechele Dillard on April 23, 2014 - 2:44PM

In a competition that will include chairs, clothes and piano keys, the Volkswagen XL1 will compete for Design of the Year.

GM Corvette Museum Officials to Discuss Leaving Some Sinkhole Cars Damaged

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2014 - 1:21PM

Although General Motors pledged right away to fully restore all of the eight cars swallowed by the sinkhole under the National Corvette Museum, company officials will meet with members of the museum’s team to discuss the possibility of leaving one or more of the sunken cars in their damaged state to forever serve as a reminder of that unfortunate morning in Corvette history.

Ford's Internal Computer Systems Details the 2015 SVT Mustang

By Patrick Rall on April 23, 2014 - 11:22AM

Since well before the 2015 Ford Mustang was introduced to the world last December, the motoring community has been debating what the next generation super-Stang would be called and according to a screen shot from the Ford Motor Company order bank software – the top of the line S550 Mustang could once again wear the SVT name.

Scania Focusing on Becoming Industry Leader in Sustainability

By Mechele Dillard on April 23, 2014 - 9:33AM

Volkswagen released a report today indicating that sustainability is the way of the future at Scania, as well as the overall transport industry.

Two surprise drivers may contend select GRC rounds in 2015 RallyCross STI

By Denis Flierl on April 23, 2014 - 7:57AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI has been transformed into full Global RallyCross trim and may have two new drivers when it hits the track.

Two features that makes 2015 Outback a true outdoor-oriented vehicle

Two new features that makes 2015 Outback a true outdoor-oriented vehicle

By Denis Flierl on April 23, 2014 - 7:06AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is on display at the New York International Auto Show and it comes with two new off-road features.

By Patrick Rall on April 22, 2014 - 6:47PM

While the introduction of the new 2015 Dodge Charger R/T at the 2014 New York Auto Show focused on the striking new exterior design, but what went unmentioned in many reports on the facelifted Charger (including ours) is that 2015 Charger buyers cannot order the 5.7L Hemi with the advanced all wheel drive system after the option proved to be fairly unpopular in the current models.

2015 Ford Mustang Option Pricing Leaked for V6, EcoBoost and GT Models

By Patrick Rall on April 22, 2014 - 4:53PM

Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered up the official pricing information for the 2015 Ford Mustang just yet, but thanks to a member of The Mustang Source who is also a dealership employee, we have our first good look at a great many of the S550 Mustang options – and what those upgrades will cost.

2015 Camry redesign carries on a long tradition of success

By John Goreham on April 22, 2014 - 4:01PM

The 2015 Toyota Camry is restyled inside and out. What is not new is the Camry's mission to succeed.

Volkswagen 400 R Concept Headed for Showroom Floors After Beijing Success

By Mechele Dillard on April 22, 2014 - 3:44PM

The Volkswagen Golf R standard is not short on power, but the 400 concept can take it from sitting to 62 mph in only 3.9 seconds, and could be doing it on a road near you soon.

Review reveals why the 2014 Mazda3 competes with more expensive vehicles

By John Goreham on April 22, 2014 - 2:17PM

Our take on the 2014 Mazda3 is that it is so good its competitors are really the much more expensive German and Japanese luxury brands like Audi, BMW, and Lexus.

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