Automotive News (Page 846)

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.

BRZ outperforms Forester and XV Crosstrek in snowy Canada

By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2014 - 8:26AM

Subaru Canada has announced the 2014 BRZ is the top performing car in the lineup for December. It even outperforms the 2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek including in snow conditions.

The New Dodge Challenger's Hellcat Hemi Could Debut Next Week in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2014 - 7:10PM

There have long been rumors that the Dodge Challenger will soon be powered by a new Hemi V8 codenamed the Hellcat and while many Mopar muscle enthusiasts were expecting to wait until April to meet the new high performance Hemi – word on the street indicates that it could debut next week at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Ford F Series Leads US Auto Sales for the 32nd Straight Year, Toyota Camry Takes Top Car

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2014 - 6:39PM

Sales numbers for the 2013 calendar year are in and for the 32nd straight time, the Ford F Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in the United States with an incredible year-end total of nearly 800,000 new trucks sold – while the Toyota Camry moved over 408,000 new models to claim the title for the top car.

Internal Ford Sketches Offer Insight into the 2015 Mustang Design

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2014 - 3:28PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang brings about the newest generation of the fabled muscle car and with the design being such a hot topic, these internal sketches from Ford Motor Company lend a ton of insight into the inspiration of the S550 Mustang both inside and out.

Nissan unveils the new face of the London Taxi

By Aaron Turpen on January 7, 2014 - 2:57PM

Nissan's new London Taxi is unveiled in Europe, designed by the company's European design center in Paddington, with production launch planned for late this year and a zero-emissions version early next.

Toyota is the number one retail brand in America in 2013

By John Goreham on January 7, 2014 - 1:40PM

Toyota is the top seller of automobiles to American families in 2013. Camry is still the top selling car and across the board Toyota models met or exceeded expectations.

Watch the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Performance Data Recorded in Action (Video)

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2014 - 11:37AM

Yesterday we got our first look at the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s new Performance Data Recording system and today we get a closer look at the innovative new system in action as the folks from Engadget hit the track with the 2015 Stingray.

Lexus' Hybrid cars dominate the premium green vehicle market even as gas prices decline

By John Goreham on January 7, 2014 - 11:20AM

Lexus Hybrids outsell all other premium luxury brands’ hybrids, electric vehicles, and diesel models. How Lexus came to dominate this important segment and why its relationship with Tesla matters.

2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG uncovered ahead of NAIAS

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2014 - 8:02AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG has been uncovered before it launches at NAIAS.

2015 Subaru WRX STI has rich history in Australia motorsports

2015 Subaru WRX STI coming to Australia with rich WRC history

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2014 - 6:57AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will be launching in the first quarter in Australia. It’s roots run deep in the country down under.

2015 Hyundai Genesis BlueLink technology

2015 Hyundai Genesis Will Have Amazing Technology

By Keith Griffin on January 6, 2014 - 9:48PM

Hyundai, fresh off an announcement about embracing the Android operating system, premiered the amazing technology coming in the 2015 Hyundai Genesis. It's the rival of anything being produced by the German luxury brands.

Future Honda clean diesel CR-V will average 70 mpg

By Parks McCants on January 6, 2014 - 9:20PM

As a clean diesel technology Honda City goes on sale today in India, I am reminded that in a not too distant future the Honda CR-V will average 70+ mpg on diesel fuel.

Open Automotive Alliance Android Operating System

Automakers, including Hyundai, Back Android Platform for Cars

By Keith Griffin on January 6, 2014 - 6:45PM

The autonomous car took a step closer to reality today in Las Vegas with the announcement that major car manufacturers are backing a common Android platform for their vehicles. That's important for a lot of reasons.

First look: 2014 Subaru LEVORG 2.0 GT-S sports tourer [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2014 - 8:10AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru LEVORG 2.0 GT-S sports tourer is about to launch this year. Here is a first look from Subaru.

You will love this early adopter Tesla Model S owner's true story

By John Goreham on January 6, 2014 - 7:47AM

If you are a Tesla fan it would be hard to beat this great story of one man's experience with the Tesla brand, Tesla people and Model S.

Mercedes confirms all-electric 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class [video]

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2014 - 7:20AM

The Mercedes-Benz F125! is the future and the 2025 S-Class luxury saloon is already much more than just a dream.

David L Zuchowski CEO and president Hyundai Motor America

Challenges Lie Ahead for New Head of Hyundai

By Keith Griffin on January 5, 2014 - 10:05PM

Dave Zuchowski is hitting the ground running as the new CEO/president of Hyundai Motor America. He faces some big challenges in his first week on the job, including softened sales predictions for Hyundai worldwide.

Check out Nissan's new high-octane, fan-based adventure series!

By Aaron Turpen on January 5, 2014 - 12:11PM

Called "Open the Briefcase," the online adventure series gets the reader involved in some high-speed, action-oriented excitement with the all-new Nissan Rogue.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

Mercedes laps the field with all-new impressive 2014 CLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2014 - 8:25AM

Mercedes-Benz has taken the luxury car crown away from BMW and the new 2014 CLA-Class is leading the way.

Nissan and Muscle Milk make it official - Nissan back in Le Mans with NISMO

By Aaron Turpen on January 5, 2014 - 1:47AM

Nissan's NISMO is now officially sponsoring Muscle Milk for the 2014 series and will have driver exchanges for races like the Rolex 24, Sebring, and Petit. Will the company dominate like it did in the 80s?

Interesting Things People Install in their Hyundai Genesis Coupes

By Keith Griffin on January 4, 2014 - 8:54PM

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is a great vehicle for customizing with exhausts, spoilers and other mechanical goodies but some folks have taken customization to an extreme by adding interior items like iPads, laptops, and even holsters for their sidearms to their coupes.

2014 Subaru Forester and 2014 XV Crosstrek

New active buyers for Forester and XV Crosstrek fuel Subaru's success

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2014 - 6:30AM

Subaru has set an all-time sales record for 2013 as new buyers snatch up 2014 Forester and 2014 XV Crosstrek.

Nissan Leaf Sales Scored in Triple Digits

By Aaron Turpen on January 4, 2014 - 1:15AM

Nissan has returned stellar sales reports for both December 2013 and for 2013 as a whole. Big winners in terms of sales increases are the LEAF and Pathfinder, both scoring in the triple digits.

Why Was This Only Kia's Second Best Sales Year?

By Keith Griffin on January 3, 2014 - 9:23PM

Kia Motors America announced that 2013 was the company's second best year but a drop in sales from 2012 doesn't seem to bode well when the rest of the automotive industry saw 7.6% sales growth on average.

Hyundai Has Record Sales But Not All is Perfect

By Keith Griffin on January 3, 2014 - 8:44PM

Hyundai had its best sales year ever in the United States but 2013 was a year of problems for the Korean manufacturer. Its sales could have been a lot better and its fleet sales have increased.

Subaru's performance flagship 2015 WRX STI set to debut at NAIAS

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2014 - 3:56PM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will make it’s global debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2014.

Mainstream media confirms the 2014 Lexus IS 350's dominance

By John Goreham on January 3, 2014 - 10:13AM

The auto press tested and loved the new Lexus IS 350 last year and found it to be better than the BMW 335i. Now the mainstream media is catching up.

Expect 2015 GLA to be best-selling Mercedes U.S. model of all time

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2014 - 8:51AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is set to launch later this spring and it’s positioned to be a great success for the brand.

Racing pedigree points to best 2015 Subaru WRX STI yet

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2014 - 7:07AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is set to be unveiled and we are anticipating the best performance Subaru from STI yet.

We Called it First: Kia Names New Concept Car GT4 Stinger

By Keith Griffin on January 2, 2014 - 9:45PM

Kia has named the new concept car it is unveiling at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 13 the Kia GT4 Stinger as well as revealing details about its horsepower. Its name is old news to TorqueNews.com readers.

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