Automotive News (Page 837)

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.

You Only Live Once, unless you are an EV battery

By Luke Ottaway on April 13, 2014 - 8:35PM

The expression that enjoyed a brief but spectacular reign as the motto for our nation’s youth does not apply to the batteries of electric vehicles. Once the range of your EV falls to an unacceptable level, that battery will not simply get thrown away.

Three reasons 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class piles up the accolades

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2014 - 8:03AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class continues to pile up awards around the globe. The new 2015 C-Class and A-Class also receive accolades.

What makes the 2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 the extreme BRZ

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2014 - 7:09AM

The new 2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 is the extreme BRZ with close to 300 hp.

Mystery Honda crossover on road to New York International Auto Show

By Parks McCants on April 12, 2014 - 1:32PM

The world auto-press is a curious group. Finding themselves digging for the latest news often leads to short-lived,wild speculation. Thus is the case of Honda’s latest micro-crossover, A Vezel by any other name.

Nissan wants road warriors to go T to T

By Aaron Turpen on April 12, 2014 - 12:57PM

Want to caravan with Nissan and some of the coolest cars on the planet? Nissan is planning a road trip running from its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to the NISMO Fiesta in San Marcos, Texas.

2015 Nissan Versa Sedan to debut at New York - we have specs

By Aaron Turpen on April 12, 2014 - 12:34PM

The new Versa Sedan is set for unveil at the New York International Auto Show next week, but we have a photo and specifications. What updates are coming to this fast-selling little car?

Would you trade your Subaru WRX STI for a BRZ Rally car?

Would you trade your Subaru WRX STI for a BRZ STI Rally car?

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2014 - 9:01AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI is a Rally-bred race car. Why is Subaru rolling out a 2014 BRZ Rally car?

2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive BMW i3 / Leaf killer rolls off the line

2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive BMW i3 / Leaf killer ready to launch

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2014 - 7:19AM

The first all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive has rolled off the assembly line in Germany.

2014 Toyota Tundra rated more American than Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, and GMC Sierra

By John Goreham on April 11, 2014 - 4:57PM

If you like to buy American the 2014 Toyota Tundra should be a serious consideration when shopping for a pickup.

Ford F Series, Chevrolet Corvette Named Most American Cars in New Study

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2014 - 3:29PM

The Kogod School of Business has conducted a study of “how American” the vehicles sold in America really are and the Ford F Series pickup and the Chevrolet Corvette – two vehicles which are American icons – finishing tied for the top spot in this new report.

I Think I Heard a Hellcat Hemi Challenger - and It Sounded Awesome

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2014 - 2:31PM

Last night I was sitting in traffic in downtown Milford Michigan when I noticed a camouflaged Dodge Challenger driving the other direction a few lanes over and when those lanes began to move and the Challenger pulled away – the hearty roar from the exhaust leads to believe me that this was a Hellcat Hemi test mule.

Why does the 2104 Toyota Prius have a 42% better resale value than the Nissan Leaf?

By John Goreham on April 11, 2014 - 2:20PM

You will be surprised at the answer. Basically, it’s all your fault.

Will the new 2016 Mercedes MLC-Class be a BMW X6 killer?

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2014 - 2:20PM

Mercedes-Benz has released the first images of the Concept Coupe SUV. Could the new 2015 Mercedes MLC-Class SUV be a rival for the BMW X6?

GM Recalls 2.2 Million of the Same Small Cars for Another Ignition Related Issue

By Patrick Rall on April 11, 2014 - 1:53PM

General Motors has announced a new ignition recall that is technically separate of the previous ignition recall – although the 2.2 million cars included in this “new” recall are included in the previous recall so the total number of recalled vehicles won’t increase.

Kyle Koop unveils the 2015 Silverado High Country

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD High Country unveils in Denver

By Aaron Turpen on April 11, 2014 - 1:11PM

The Denver Auto Show saw the unveiling of the beautiful new Chevrolet High Country pickup truck. We gave the truck the once-over on its Rocky Mountain stage.

Map of Tesla Model S Fast Chargers in the USA

Tesla Model S owner is on a 12,000-mile road trip - and fuel is free

By Luke Ottaway on April 11, 2014 - 12:17PM

Norman Hajjar is more than halfway through the “Epic Electric American Road Trip” in his all-electric Tesla Model S. His journey will take him to all four corners of the United States without using a drop of gasoline. Here’s why what he is doing is so important.

ASIMO to introduce 2015 Honda Fit New York International Auto Show

By Parks McCants on April 11, 2014 - 11:00AM

What does ASIMO and Honda Fit have in common? Voice command interface, great agility and Honda engineering. We believe that ASIMO will introduce the 2015 Fit to New York.

Sadly, 395 hp 2015 Cosworth WRX STI won’t be coming to the UK

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2014 - 9:46AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STi will launch in the UK later this year but won’t be getting a domestically-tuned Cosworth variant.

Lexus details the 2015 NX 200t and NX 300h crossovers, shows first full photos

By John Goreham on April 11, 2014 - 9:42AM

The new NX family from Lexus has three engines, not just two, and will have the styling and power to make a big splash in the luxury compact crossover segment.

Why the 2015 Subaru Outback will be the safest wagon on the planet

By Denis Flierl on April 11, 2014 - 7:27AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback wagon will make its world debut at the New York International Auto Show 2014. Why will it be the safest wagon on the planet?

How the 2014 Mazda3 earned a Ward's 10 Best Interiors spot

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

How did the Mazda3 earn a place on a list with cars costing ten times its price?

2016 Chevrolet Camaro Caught on Camera... or Not?

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2014 - 2:20PM

The image above shows what many people believed was the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro after being posted on Tuesday by Instagram user motorcitygreek, but further investigation has revealed that these are simply a trio of customized current production Camaros that were being filmed for an upcoming automotive reality show.

The Final Chevrolet Corvette Has Been Pulled from Sinkhole in Shocking Condition

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2014 - 11:32AM

When the National Corvette Museum issued a picture of the Mallett Hammer Corvette upside down in the dirt earlier this week with the rear wheels and suspension seemingly intact, there were hopes that this super tuned Corvette would be in better shape – but when the car was removed it turned out to be the most severely damaged of the 8 cars in the sinkhole.

Help the Ford Mustang Set a Guinness World Record

By Patrick Rall on April 10, 2014 - 10:45AM

The folks at Ford Motor Company have launched a very simple campaign that will allow Mustang fans around the world to help put the car in the Guinness Book of Records by signing the virtual birthday card shown above.

Tesla cries foul in response to suspicious lemon law claim

By Luke Ottaway on April 10, 2014 - 9:12AM

In a case that is starting to resemble last year’s New York Times test drive debacle, Tesla alleges factual inaccuracies in the story of a Wisconsin Model S owner and his lawyer, who has filed a lawsuit against the company under the state’s lemon laws.

Why 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class will be a global hit with millennials

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2014 - 7:52AM

German motoring magazine "Auto Zeitung" has voted the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class with the best car design.

Is a 2015 Subaru XV STI Performance Edition really in the works?

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2014 - 7:09AM

Subaru is launching the new 2015 WRX and WRX STI in Malaysia and is working on a 2015 XV Crosstrek STI variant.

Hellcat Hemi Testing Going Right Now on for the SRT Cuda

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2014 - 5:25PM

I had a conversation today with an industry insider who explained to me that he was working with a Dodge Challenger powered by the new Hellcat Hemi - a car which those folks handling the car explained was being used for durability testing for the upcoming Cuda.

Breaking News: UAW Workers at the Bowling Green Corvette Plant Vote to Strike

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2014 - 3:39PM

The Union Auto Workers at General Motors’ Bowling Green Kentucky facility where the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray held a vote last night whether or not they should strike – with a whopping 93% voting in favor of refusing to work until their demands are met.

Anticipation and Speculation on the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Grows

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2014 - 3:08PM

While Ford is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their fabled pony car with the 2015 Mustang on display at the 2014 New York International Auto Show and a variety of enthusiast events around the country, the attention of the internet chatter has turned to the 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang – the car slated to be the top of the line performance model for the new S550.

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