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.

2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Roars Away in the Wild

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2014 - 12:27PM

As the anticipation builds with the American performance car world eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, we have a great new video that shows this 600+ horsepower beast roaring down a public road somewhere in Metro Detroit – providing us with our first chance to hear the automatic transmission ease through the gears.

2014 Ram Power Wagon New Features Create Off-Road Beast

By Tim Esterdahl on June 12, 2014 - 12:26PM

The Ram Power Wagon may seem like an oddity among heavy duty and off-road trucks, but, for those who know, it is a one-of-a-kind beast. Want to go anywhere with lots of power? This truck is the ticket.

Honda launches 2014 Civic Music Tour with YouTube 3D stage

By Parks McCants on June 12, 2014 - 10:41AM

What does Indipop,Punk Rock, Rave and Honda have in commen? Back in 2001, someone at media giant Honda pushed the idea that creating a world-class Honda branded music concert tour would help promote Honda Civic. What? Torque News takes a closer look.

Porsche 918 Spyder vs 650S Spider vs Koeningsegg Agera R

Porsche 918 Proves Too Much For McLaren 650S and Koeningsegg Agera R

By Evan Kemp on June 12, 2014 - 10:28AM

The $2.5 million dollar drag race you have to see to believe: Porsche 918 Spyder v. McLaren 650S Spider v. Koeningsegg Agera R.

What will past Toyota Highlander owners think of the all-new 2014 model?

By John Goreham on June 12, 2014 - 10:08AM

The owner of a 2007 Toyota Highlander completes a week-long test of this new Highlander and finds an interesting answer.

Will America’s most affordable EV 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV be a hit?

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2014 - 6:49AM

The 2014 Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric-powered vehicle gets a new low price of $22,995. What makes it even more attractive for consumers?

Rumors that the Chevrolet Spark EV is destined to be more than a compliance car?

By Luke Ottaway on June 12, 2014 - 12:15AM

Though GM still insists the impressive little EV will remain only available in California and Oregon, a few Ohio and Michigan dealers claim otherwise. Could the Spark EV climb from the ranks of mere compliance?

Nissan's Carlos Ghosn talks self-driving cars and says tech isn't the problem

By Aaron Turpen on June 11, 2014 - 4:32PM

Few chief executives have as much to say and are as listened-to in the industry as is the Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn. When he talks, the industry listens, and lately, he's talking about self-driving cars. The problem, of course, isn't lack of technology.

Honda 2015 Fit: Limited dealership supply as buyer anticipation grows

By Parks McCants on June 11, 2014 - 4:04PM

Talk about limited supply, we spoke Wednesday with 2 top volume Oregon Honda dealers. Looking for a 2015 Fit? Torque News takes a close look at the numbers.

The 2015 Ford Mustang GT Gets First NASCAR Pace Car Gig

By Patrick Rall on June 11, 2014 - 3:30PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will take the common first step to being a sports car superstar on June 15th as a new S550 leads the field at NASCAR’s Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway – helping to both build anticipation for the new model will also serving as another part of the Mustang’s 50th birthday celebration.

Future Ford F150 Could Be Made from Ketchup Byproducts

By Patrick Rall on June 11, 2014 - 2:44PM

The 2015 Ford F150 is unique from the competition in the heavy use of aluminum body panels and in an effort to come up with materials that are more sustainable and lighter weight, Ford might use the waste from a ketchup manufacturing plant to use in place of petroleum based plastics.

The Hennessey HPE700 Corvette Stingray on the Dyno is Deafeningly Awesome (Video)

By Patrick Rall on June 11, 2014 - 11:56AM

We have talked a ton about the high performance packages designed by Hennessey Performance for the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and today we have a dyno video of a new Vette fitted with the Texas tuner’s HPE700 package – putting down serious numbers and emitting a sound that is like music to my horsepower addicted ears.

BMW i3 Poll reveals surprising facts about who buys electric vehicles

By John Goreham on June 11, 2014 - 11:52AM

Torque News' exclusive poll reveals that buyers of the newest electric vehicle, the BMW i3, are not who BMW predicts will buy the car, and what they trade in does not fit the gas guzzler to green car narrative.

Details Emerging On Next Boxster Engine with Twin Turbo Overhaul

By Evan Kemp on June 11, 2014 - 10:58AM

This past week, details have begun to surface regarding the next generation Porsche Boxster, and what type of motor will be powering the iconic roadster. Current speculation is that Porsche will dial back from the current flat six and introduce a range of flat four motors. The most likely scenario going into production would be a 2.0L and a 2.5L.

Derek Joyce from Hyundai fills up Tucson FCV

12 Things Good and Bad About the Hyundai Tucson FCV

By Keith Griffin on June 11, 2014 - 8:42AM

Hyundai introduced the Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle at a simple first customer ceremony and media drive event in Tustin, California, and after some time behind the wheel and talking to the experts, it's safe to say there are good and bad things about this new vehicle.

How 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class gets tested before its launch

By Denis Flierl on June 11, 2014 - 7:59AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class makes its U.S. launch this fall. What does Mercedes do before it makes its dealer launch?

2015 Subaru WRX STI NBR based on production car but with one big difference

By Denis Flierl on June 11, 2014 - 7:14AM

2015 Subaru WRX STI will participate in the Nurburgring 24-hour race to be held in Germany from June 19-22.

Tesla to offer up Supercharger network and patents, but don’t get excited yet

By Luke Ottaway on June 10, 2014 - 11:31PM

Speculation has run rampant since Elon Musk recently hinted more than once that he would open up several patents and would be happy to offer Supercharger access to other automakers. But will it amount to anything?

The Lightweight 2015 Ford F150 Could Result in a Stunningly Fast SVT Lightning

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2014 - 2:44PM

Since the new 2015 Ford F150 was introduced in Detroit with a body that is heavily construction from aluminum, all of the attention has been paid to the fuel economy benefits and the toughness of the materials – but this new lightweight F150 could also account for the most impressive SVT Lightning sport truck ever.

Does Mercedes-Benz Unimog Have Future with Consumers?

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2014 - 2:17PM

Mercedes-Benz Unimog is no doubt a purpose built vehicle for the militaries of many countries, but has it any future in the consumer market?

Listen to the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Growl (Video)

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2014 - 1:51PM

While we still don’t know for sure if the high performance S550 will be called the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang – the folks at Road & Track caught one of the new super-Stangs leaving a parking lot in California and the exhaust tone of what we expect to be a high performance 5.0L Coyote engine is nothing shy of awe inspiring.

2015 Chrysler 300C SRT to Exist without Hellcat Hemi

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2014 - 1:16PM

When the announcement was made to discontinue the SRT brand, it was reported by some that the 2015 Chrysler 300C would not get an SRT variant like the 2015 Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger, but a new report from Allpar suggests that the highest performance Chrysler sedan will live on into the 2015 model year – just without the Hellcat Hemi.

C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Available from Hertz for $250 a Day

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2014 - 11:56AM

If you can’t foot the $50k+ bill to buy a 2014 or 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, but you still want to get a chance to get behind the wheel for a couple days, Hertz rental car company is now offering the new C7 Stingray as part of their Adrenaline Collection – with a price of $250 per day.

After 16 Year Absence From Le Mans Porsche Stepping Up Its Game

By Evan Kemp on June 10, 2014 - 11:29AM

Can Porsche overcome 16 year absence from Le Mans top racing class to capture an overall victory?

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Follows BMW Z3's Precedence

By Peter Hopfinger on June 10, 2014 - 10:36AM

Recent news indicates that Hyundai will be dropping the 2,0 ltr engine in favor of a 3.8 lt unit in the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, effectively moving the car from an entry level to a more premium position in the market. There is a precedent to this.

American Honda: 2015 Fit on sale now, we can’t find one

By Parks McCants on June 10, 2014 - 9:14AM

American Honda announced Monday afternoon through its G+ circle, that the 2015 Hacho in Mexico Fit “ is on sale now.” We can’t find one in the Pacific Northwest.

This 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO will be first and last

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2014 - 8:09AM

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is rolling off the assembly line in July. It will be the first and last.

California donates $1000 purchase credit 2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas

By Parks McCants on June 9, 2014 - 9:34PM

Honda’s lowest emissions non-hybrid vehicle just became more affordable. Torque News takes a closer look at the 2014 Civic Natural Gas.

The Nürburgring and the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Finally Arrive on Forza 5

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2014 - 6:20PM

After facing more than a 6 months of criticism over excluding the Nürburgring and the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the makers of Forza Motorsport 5 have brought both the historic German road course and the new Corvette to game – with two new DLC packs which add The Ring, the C7 and an impressive group of other vehicles for June 2014.

Potential Might Outweigh Standard Power in the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2014 - 4:19PM

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is promised to pack at least 600 horsepower and at least 575lb-ft of torque when it arrives later this year, but the most impressive aspect of this new Mopar muscle car might just be the untapped potential of the supercharged Hellcat Hemi.

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