Automotive News (Page 847)

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.

Nokian creates deployable studs for winter tires

By John Goreham on March 3, 2014 - 5:05PM

Watch the video. The coolest thing since the Speed Racer Mach 5 may soon be a reality.

Prius, not Tesla, the best Green Car according to Consumer Reports

By John Goreham on March 3, 2014 - 4:24PM

2014 Toyota Prius the best Green Car according to Consumer Reports. "This one goes to eleven."

Ford Uses Heavy Duty Humans to Test the Seats of the 2015 F150

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2014 - 3:46PM

Ford Motor Company wanted to make sure that the new 2015 F150 was better in every way so they’ve gone to unusual testing procedures – including using some big men to help test the resiliency against wear of the new leather seats rather than robotic testing.

The 2009 Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil being lifted out of the sinkhole

The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil Drives Away from the Sinkhole! (Video)

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2014 - 2:52PM

Finally the people at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky had some good news today as the first of the historic Corvettes to be swallowed by the sinkhole has been exacted – marking the start of a careful auto-archeological dig that is expected to take several weeks.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, C7R Set for European Debut; Stingrays to Hit Europe in April

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2014 - 1:45PM

General Motors will use high performance to capture attention at this week’s Geneva Motor Show with the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Corvette C7R race car serving as the collective center piece of a display which focuses on American muscle.

Late Run Rush Pushes Ford Mustang Past Chevrolet Camaro in Feb Sales

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2014 - 12:41PM

The 2014 Ford Mustang is the final model year for the S197 generation and a typical late-run sales rush helped to push the Mustang ahead of the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in February 2014 sales – although the Camaro still leads the sales race for the 2014 calendar year.

Nissan announces February sales results and they're all good

By Aaron Turpen on March 3, 2014 - 12:11PM

Every Nissan brand division was up significantly in February 2014 sales figures over February 2013. Here's the details.

You won't guess which EV in your neighborhood is the sportiest

By John Goreham on March 3, 2014 - 11:04AM

It is also the longest running EV in your neighborhood, and is really cool.

Apple’s CarPlay premieres in Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Volvo in Geneva

How Apple’s CarPlay will revolutionize the driving experience

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2014 - 6:01AM

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Volvo will be the first automakers to debut the new Apple software called CarPlay at the Geneva Auto Show.

Apple’s “iOS in the Car” to be revealed in Geneva, will it be a game changer?

How Apple's "iOS in the Car" could change the way we view automobiles

By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2014 - 8:01AM

Reports says Apple’s “iOS in the Car” will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 in Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, and Volvo. Will it be a game-changer?

Pricing for 2014 Nissan NV200 begins at $20,240

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2014 - 6:00PM

Introduced only a year ago, the little NV200 van has become a popular go-to choice for businesses and those needing a small van with lots of capability.

Nissan announces 2014 Juke NISMO RS pricing

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2014 - 11:19AM

Want a new Nissan Juke NISMO RS? It's available now in dealerships nationally with a price tag starting out lower than you might think.

Pricing announced for 2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO

By Aaron Turpen on March 1, 2014 - 11:06AM

The long-awaited GT-R NISMO for the 2015 model year has received pricing for the U.S. market. We remind you why you need one.

These four AWD versions set Subaru vehicles apart from competition

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2014 - 10:49AM

Subaru uses four versions of Symmetrical AWD for 2014-2015 Forester, XV Crosstrek, Legacy, Outback and WRX STI models.

The sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum

Three Corvettes Coming Out of the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Starting Monday

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2014 - 2:12PM

We have some good news about the tragic sinkhole which swallowed up 8 historic Chevrolet Corvettes at the National Corvette Museum – extraction of the damaged cars is scheduled to begin on Monday March 3rd.

TorqueNews Exclusive: Watch the 2015 Ford Mustang GT in the Wind Tunnel (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2014 - 1:11PM

Ford Motor Company put more than twice the research and development time into the aerodynamics of the 2015 Ford Mustang and to show off the slippery form of the newest muscle car – Ford invited a select group of media to their wind tunnel facility for a closer look.

The most fuel-stingy car in America isn’t a Prius, it’s a Mercedes?

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2014 - 9:01AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is the most fuel-efficient car in America? According to Road & Track, it beats the Toyota Prius.

2015 Subaru Forester models get eight new standard features

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2014 - 7:21AM

Subaru announces pricing on the new 2015 Forester and it gets a small price increase of $225, but gets many more standard features.

Nissan LEAF NISMO RC will electrify Australia at Clipsal 500

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2014 - 1:29AM

The Clipsal 500 is a huge event in Australian racing and Nissan plans to electrify its Nissan Time Attack on the street circuit.

First glimpse of Nissan Juke given before Geneva reveal

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2014 - 1:14AM

The new Nissan Juke has been teased prior to its official unveiling at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker Sold Out in 4 Days, Headed to Dealers Now

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2014 - 8:33PM

The new 2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker was made available for orders on January 7th and by January 10th all 2,000 units planned for production this year had been spoken for – and those vintage themed Mopar muscle cars are headed to dealerships around the country right now.

New Chevrolet Corvette C7R to Compete at the 24 Hours of LeMans

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2014 - 5:59PM

Corvette Racing confirmed recently that they will be sending a pair of Chevrolet Corvette Z06-based C7R race cars to the fabled 24 Hours of LeMans race in France for the 15th consecutive year – with the hopes of winning their 8th class victory over that 15 year span.

Why Consumer Reports hating the Lexus IS 250 is great

By John Goreham on February 27, 2014 - 2:53PM

Consumer Reports drove the 2014 Lexus IS 250AWD and panned it. This is great news for Lexus. Here’s why.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible Top Will Be the Fastest Ever (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2014 - 1:17PM

Ford Motor Company designed the 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible canvas top assembly to answer every consumer concern about the current drop top Mustang – with the most significant change being the top-down time being 50% faster than the current models.

Why 2015 Subaru WRX STI uses a very special AWD hardware

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2014 - 7:52AM

All Subaru vehicles except for BRZ use Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD, but the 2015 WRX STI gets a special system called Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD). What’s so special about the 2015 WRX STI DCCD system?

Subaru models score top five spots of KBB’s “Top 10 affordable AWDs”

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2014 - 6:58AM

In KBB’s 10 best AWD and SUVs under $25,000 list, Subaru scores the 2014 Subaru Forester, XV Crosstrek, 2014 Impreza, 2014 Legacy and 2014 Outback.

Tesla Gigafactory could be built in Texas

By John Goreham on February 26, 2014 - 6:16PM

In a fun twist, Tesla might build a massive factory in a state that prohibits it from selling its cars.

Why Honda will end Fit EV production in 2014

By Parks McCants on February 26, 2014 - 2:51PM

Despite a long waiting list and the noted growing popularity of the Fit EV, as promised, Honda will meet production quotas by fall 2014 and halt production. The EV fans are not happy. Let’s talk about it.

2015 Toyota Tundra and Tacoma TRD Pro Series trucks get serious off-road capability

By John Goreham on February 26, 2014 - 1:28PM

For 2015 Toyota is making it even more fun to get your Toyota Tundra or Tacoma pickup dirty with the new Pro Series TRD package.

This is the Coolest 2015 Ford Mustang Ad Yet

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2014 - 11:05AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will make its big screen debut in the upcoming action racing flick Need for Speed so it should come as no surprise that the newest – and most exciting – 2015 Mustang is themed after the fast paced movie starring Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul.

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