Automotive News (Page 843)

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.

Camaro Posts Best Month Since 2012, Drubs Mustang and Challenger in April

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2014 - 2:57PM

Last month, the Chevrolet Camaro moved more than 9,000 units for the first time since the first half of 2012 – allowing the Camaro to soundly pummel both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales while also giving the Camaro back the lead in annual muscle car sales for 2014.

Lexus' sales rate poised to pass BMW and Mercedes in 2014

By John Goreham on May 1, 2014 - 2:56PM

After four months of sales in 2014 it is becoming clear than unless something changes Lexus will pass both BMW and Mercedes Benz in North American sales.

How the 2015 Ford Mustang Line Lock Will and Won't Void Your Warranty

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2014 - 10:58AM

When Ford Motor Company announced the Line Lock feature for the 2015 Mustang GT, they talked about how it would help benefit racers only to finish by saying that racing will void your engine warranty – leaving many people to wonder when you should be using Line Lock as to not void your warranty.

Can Volkswagen Get Needed Scania Shares Second Time Around?

By Mechele Dillard on May 1, 2014 - 10:31AM

After not getting the shares they needed to own over 90% of Scania, Volkswagen extended the deadline, and are confident that they will get the shares needed this time around--but will they?

Porsche Is Counting on Macan for Sales Boost in 2014

By Mechele Dillard on May 1, 2014 - 9:01AM

Porsche is seeing a growth in jobs connected with the Macan, and is expecting additional increases in sales, as well.

This 2015 WRX STI will outperform more expensive sports cars

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2014 - 7:58AM

EVO Australia magazine has given the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI a “turbocharge tick”, rating it four and-a-half stars in their May edition.

Which multi-use vehicle would you buy if you were a Canadian?

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2014 - 7:35AM

The 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2014 Forester sales are surging in Canada. Which multi-use vehicle would you buy?

Toyota Tacoma fans want a safer design to match 2015 Chevy Colorado

By John Goreham on April 30, 2014 - 3:55PM

The 2015 Chevy Colorado is very likely going to be one of the safest mid-size pick-up trucks ever built. Shouldn't the next Toyota Tacoma be that good?

16 Universities to Make Chevrolet Camaro More Efficient in the EcoCar3 Challenge

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2014 - 2:50PM

The US Department of Energy and General Motors have teamed up with 16 universities around the country to make the Chevrolet Camaro more eco friendly as part of the EcoCar3 Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition.

2015 Ford Mustang GT Featured in Weird 80s Dance Battle Video

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2014 - 2:10PM

Ford Motor Company is looking to market the 2015 Mustang to as many people as possible and through as many unusual channels as possible with the most recent (and most unusual) being this new 80s Dance Battle video by musicians Scott and Brendo– showing the Mustang from a variety of angles both moving and stationary.

Stunning Superman Ram 2500 Power Wagon Being Auctioned Off for Charity

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2014 - 1:34PM

The wicked 2013 Ram 2500 Power Wagon shown above was designed and built for the New York City premier of the movie Man of Steel and after that red carpet debut, this gorgeous pickup is being auctioned off for charity – giving a Superman or Ram truck lover a chance to own a unique 1-off collectable.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus Caught in the Wild

By Patrick Rall on April 30, 2014 - 12:30PM

2015 Dodge Challenger test mules have been running around the Metro Detroit area for months now, but with the New York debut of the new look, the camouflage is coming off of these mules and I recently stumbled across one in Milford – offering a good idea as to what to expect from the 2015 Challenger SXT Plus.

An intriguing cure for range anxiety allows any EV to take a road trip

By Luke Ottaway on April 30, 2014 - 11:42AM

Electric vehicle manufacturers have come up with different solutions for alleviating range anxiety, none of them ideal. A company called ebuggy has its own intriguing proposed fix.

Elon Musk "bites the hand" eliminating California as a site for gigafactory

By John Goreham on April 30, 2014 - 11:41AM

Elon Musk says that California’s environmental nonsense rules it out as a spot for the gigafactory.

Why most active people voted 2014 Subaru Forester best Light SUV

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2014 - 8:06AM

The People's Jury of the national award "Car of the Year in Russia 2014" has recognized 2014 Subaru Forester winner in the "Light SUVs."

Why you want the 2014 Subaru BRZ over the 2015 WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on April 30, 2014 - 7:19AM

Subaru UK has announced pricing on the 2014 BRZ and it’s less than last years model. Why does Subaru want to differentiate it from the 2015 WRX STI?

2015 Chevrolet SS to Get More Corvette Features

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2014 - 5:26PM

The 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan has been marketed by General Motors as a 4-door Corvette and when the 2015 SS models begin arriving in dealerships later this year, they could feature a pair of new features to back up the Corvette relation of this full sized sedan.

Young talent sees Audi as a preferred career choice.

Audi Seeks Top Engineering Talent to Increase Electric Innovation

By Mechele Dillard on April 29, 2014 - 3:35PM

Audi's status as one of the top performers for Volkswagen Group may be helped by its status as one of the most sought-after employers for new graduates.

TorqueNews Exclusive: This Might Be the First Picture of the SRT Challenger Hellcat Hemi

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2014 - 2:59PM

While some images have caught what is believed to be the new Hellcat Hemi under the hood of a Dodge Challenger test mule, this image appears to be the first full engine image that we have seen of Chrysler’s new 600+ horsepower supercharged Hemi.

Are electric vehicles cleaner than gasoline? Absolutely

By Luke Ottaway on April 29, 2014 - 11:00AM

A popular refrain from critics and some news outlets is that electric vehicles may not represent an environmental benefit over conventional vehicles due to pollution from power plants and battery production. It is time to put an end to the misinformation.

Watch the Hennessey Twin Turbo Camaro ZL1 Scream Down the Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on April 29, 2014 - 10:38AM

The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is one of the nastiest muscle cars ever sold for road use, but for those folks who need way more thrust than the standard 580 horsepower can provide, the Hennessey HPE1000 package pushes the output into the 4-figure range – and today we have a video of that thousand horsepower monster in action on the quarter mile.

Should Toyota create a 2015 Tundra 2.0 turbo?

By John Goreham on April 29, 2014 - 10:34AM

Pickup trucks are the final frontier for big fuel economy improvements. If Toyota wants to play along, it now has an option to consider.

Mazda recalls innovative i-ELOOP energy saving system

By John Goreham on April 29, 2014 - 9:52AM

Mazda’s newest fuel saving technology is recalled over water related issues

Consumer Options Keep Volkswagen Profitable in Slow Markets

By Mechele Dillard on April 29, 2014 - 8:51AM

Volkswagen Group feels it reaches across all markets and offers customers financial services that lead to gains even during times of market challenge, with Audi and Porsche leading the way.

Why Tommi Makinen likes the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI [video]

By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2014 - 7:38AM

Four-time World Rally Champion Tommi Makinen provides his thoughts on the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI.

Everything you need to know about 2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive

By Denis Flierl on April 29, 2014 - 6:48AM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is rolling off the assembly line and gets ready to launch.

Toyota bails out of high tax states, moving headquarters to Texas

By John Goreham on April 28, 2014 - 3:36PM

Toyota is moving its headquarters operations from the high tax states of California, Kentucky, and New York to the tax-free State of Texas.

Bentley Introducing New Flying Spur V8 After Car-of-the-Year Honors

By Mechele Dillard on April 28, 2014 - 2:07PM

Over one million Russians agree: Bentley Flying Spur is the most luxurious ride in the land.

Toyota Tacoma's two-step plan to match Chevy's 2015 Colorado

By John Goreham on April 28, 2014 - 2:02PM

The Tacoma does need updating, but the path to continued success by the Tacoma is not as hard as it might seem.

Hear the Hellcat Hemi Roar in a Dodge Charger Test Mule (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 28, 2014 - 1:49PM

The future Dodge Charger SRT and Dodge Challenger SRT will be powered by a new supercharged Hemi codenamed the Hellcat and the folks at Allpar have a video courtesy of automotive paparazzi Chris Doane showing the new supercharged V8 during acceleration testing in the new Dodge Charger.

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