Automotive News (Page 834)

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.

Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram pickups follow Toyota Tundra’s towing lead

By John Goreham on March 12, 2014 - 10:19AM

Toyota has been following the SAE towing rating standards for years. It looks like the other guys will soon follow the leader.

Tesla: wrong move, New Jersey

By Luke Ottaway on March 11, 2014 - 9:45PM

On Tuesday New Jersey added itself to the short list of states barring Tesla’s direct-to-consumer sales model that already includes Arizona and Texas. It’s been a war of words since as Tesla lashes out at the state for what appears to be a sleazy move.

Ohio State University students build one of the world’s top electric racing motorcycles

By Luke Ottaway on March 11, 2014 - 6:56PM

Electric motorcycles haven’t been around very long and have only been out on the world’s racing circuits for about half a decade. But they’re quickly catching up to their gasoline-powered counterparts, and the Ohio State University is right in the thick of the race to the top.

BMW’s i3 Electric Car to Feature Life360 "Big Brother" Integration

By Armen Hareyan on March 11, 2014 - 5:39PM

2014 Civic Si sales will determine fate of Honda’s small 2 door sport coupe

By Parks McCants on March 11, 2014 - 5:08PM

The Darth Vader-esque nose design of the 2014 Civic Si has received a very mixed review from the Honda loyal. With the recent exit of the Insight and pending demise of the CR-Z, we believe the Si may be next to exit the line.

GM’s Ignition Recall Lapse - Fines, Investigation and Congressional Probes Oh My!

By Tim Esterdahl on March 11, 2014 - 5:01PM

For the last few years, GM has been on the comeback train by building better quality products and shaking up their product mix. This positive momentum has just been derailed by a huge failure to report a decades old problem and to conduct a timely recall. The recall lapse has all the markings of a train wreck. Here is what you need to know.

Kia Announces Pricing for Soul EV and It's High

By Keith Griffin on March 11, 2014 - 11:38AM

At a press conference today in South Korea, Kia has announced pricing for its Soul electric vehicle that will go on sale as a 2016 model. It seems high for the U.S. market by about $10,000.

Mid-season upgrades: 2014 Beetle drops 2.5L, adopts new 1.8T as its base engine

By Bill Jinkins on March 11, 2014 - 10:26AM

If you have been delaying your Beetle purchase, anticipating the arrival of the new, and much improved 1.8T base engine, your wait is finally over. After launching this remarkable new TSI motor in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, Volkswagen has finally gotten around to making the same transformation for its iconic Beetle. This changeover suddenly makes 2014 Bugs equipped with the old 2.5L archaic and potentially eligible for deep discounting to move quickly off of dealers’ lots.

Toyota’s iRoad: the coolest tricycle you’ll never get to drive

By Luke Ottaway on March 11, 2014 - 9:46AM

Electric vehicles can be practical and compete on a level playing field with internal combustion automobiles as they do here in the United States...or they can be 33 inches wide and defy every conventional notion of how a vehicle moves.

Three easy tips to help change the time on your Mercedes clock

Three easy? tips to help change the time on your cars clock

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2014 - 8:29AM

Mercedes-Benz has released a new video for owners of one of their new luxury cars to demonstrate how to change the time. Why does it have to be so difficult?

Two new standard features to look for on the 2015 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2014 - 8:06AM

The 2015 Subaru Forester continues at the same price but gets two new standard technology features in Canada.

Sources Say Chevy Will Bring Small Compact Pickup to the US - the LUV returns?

By Tim Esterdahl on March 10, 2014 - 8:31PM

There has been talk for years about bringing back a "true" compact truck, ala the 1970s-80s size, back to the U.S. market. For many truck buyers, the new pickups have grown too large and too powerful for their needs. Many think a Chevy LUV type vehicle may do very well. Apparently, GM does too and may be seriously considering bringing one to the market.

Which new premium compact crossover will sell best, Lincoln MKC or Lexus NX?

By John Goreham on March 10, 2014 - 3:53PM

Lexus and Lincoln will both bring to market what seems to be the exact formula for success. We predict which will do better and explain why the vehicle itself is just part of the answer.

Will Lexus' new NX turbo crossover use a BMW engine?

By John Goreham on March 10, 2014 - 1:25PM

The widely rumored BMW/Lexus sports car collaboration makes no sense. Engine sharing does.

Proterra’s "infinite range" electric bus is coming to a city near you, but you won't hear it

By Luke Ottaway on March 10, 2014 - 8:52AM

With last month’s announcement that the Nashville MTA will purchase seven all-electric buses from Greenville, S.C.–based Proterra Inc., the zero-emission bus manufacturer continues its steady upward climb.

Is Bucky Lasek an actor or a Global RallyCross driver? [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2014 - 8:14AM

Bucky Lasek and the 2015 WRX STI are going to star in a new film called “The Ride of Her Life.” Is Lasek an actor or RallyCross driver?

Why these two Subarus are the most likely to go 200,000 miles

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2014 - 7:44AM

2015 Subaru Legacy sedan and 2014 Subaru Outback wagon are in the top ten cars most likely to go 200,000 miles. What sets them apart from the competition?

New Mexico should be tesla Gigafactory location

Why New Mexico, not Texas, should win the Gigafactory

By Luke Ottaway on March 9, 2014 - 9:40AM

The potential location for Tesla’s Gigafactory has been narrowed down to four states: Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. The Lone Star State looks like the most attractive option on paper and Nevada and Arizona are both very viable candidates, but the relationship thus far between Texas and Tesla compared to New Mexico’s enthusiasm for the company’s vision could tip the scales in favor of New Mexico.

2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe steals the show in Geneva [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2014 - 9:14AM

The focal point of the Mercedes-Benz presence at the 84th Geneva Motor Show is the 2015 S-Class Coupe. It's easy to see why it was a big hit at the show.

Chevrolet Volt to receive much-needed upgrade for 2016

By Luke Ottaway on March 8, 2014 - 8:42AM

The Chevrolet Volt has been the gold standard among plug-in hybrid electric vehicles since its much-hyped debut in 2010, but the vehicle has remained largely unchanged since and appears to be due for a refresh as sales have stalled in recent months. GM hopes the second generation of the Volt will rejuvenate its flagship plug-in.

VIZIV-2 reveals next-generation plug-in hybrid Subaru XV Crosstrek

Four reasons why Subaru will stay number one in AWD technology [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2014 - 7:56AM

VIZIV-2 reveals future Subaru plug-in hybrid AWD technology that will power their next-generation XV Crosstrek crossover for urban families with active lifestyles.

Nissan announces pricing for 2014 NV Cargo Van and NV Passenger Van

By Aaron Turpen on March 8, 2014 - 2:11AM

Got a big Nissan NV hankerin'? Pricing for the 2014 models has just been announced for the U.S. market, starting far lower than might be expected.

Chrysler is Contractually Obligated to Crush 93 Early Dodge Vipers

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2014 - 8:30PM

The internet has been on fire with stories criticizing the Chrysler Group for ordering that 93 early examples of the Dodge Viper that were originally donated to schools around the country be crushed – but those media sources have failed to mention that these cars were slated for destruction before they were built.

Canadian Chevrolet Camaro Plant Shutting Down Due to Excess Inventory

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2014 - 6:04PM

Rumors have surfaced that the Oshawa Ontario Assembly Plant where the Chevrolet Camaro is built will be shut down for a while early this month for a week and then again for several weeks – not this shutdown is rumored to be caused by an excess of Camaro inventory.

Need for Speed Custom Ford Mustang GT Hero Car Headed to Auction for Charity

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2014 - 4:40PM

The custom 2014 Ford Mustang GT shown above was built by Ford Motor Company to serve as the hero car in the action packed racing movie Need for Speed and this unique muscle car will be auctioned off in April with the proceeds benefiting the Henry Ford Health System.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray at the NAIAS

GM Raises 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pricing to Ease Demand

By Patrick Rall on March 7, 2014 - 4:12PM

General Motors has already received enough orders for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to cause a yearlong backlog on certain configurations so to help slow the demand of the new C7 Stingray – the automaker has decided to raise the prices of both the Corvette and the most popular package.

Green car sales have the winter blues

By John Goreham on March 7, 2014 - 2:55PM

US monthly sales rate of leading EVs and hybrids dip over the past couple of months. Prius down shockingly compared to prior year.

CarCharging rescues struggling Blink network of EV chargers

By Luke Ottaway on March 7, 2014 - 1:29PM

It was a big blow to the electric vehicle charging industry when government-backed ECOtality, the company that supplied public and residential chargers for the EV Project under the name Blink network, filed for bankruptcy in September 2013.

2015 Subaru WRX earns a big 5 stars from ANCAP

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2014 - 9:22AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX has received a five star rating for safety from ANCAP.

2015 Subaru WRX STI has deep connection to NBR race car

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2014 - 7:50AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring 24-hr race car makes its European debut on the stand next to the 2015 WRX STI production car. Which car comes first?

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