Automotive News (Page 849)

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.

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.

Bentley jumps on board the plug-in bandwagon

By Luke Ottaway on April 9, 2014 - 2:07PM

The luxury automaker will introduce a Mulsanne plug-in concept at the Beijing auto show and will follow with a production SUV in 2017. Bentley plans to electrify 90% of its vehicles by 2020.

Supporting the Arts Creates Basis for Innovation Says Volkswagen

By Mechele Dillard on April 9, 2014 - 2:06PM

With a new exhibit of contemporary artist Sigmar Polke's work being presented today by Volkswagen Group of America and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, some may wonder why support the arts? When Volkswagen explains, however, it makes perfect sense.

Volkswagen Orders US Dealers to Stop Selling Some Cars Due to Fire Hazard

By Mechele Dillard on April 9, 2014 - 12:48PM

A potential problem with bad O-rings can cause a transmission leak and lead to a fire, a VW spokesman has indicated. U.S VW dealers are now under mandatory stop-sale orders on the affected models.

Help the National Corvette Museum - Win a 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2014 - 11:23AM

The National Corvette Museum has a raffle running and the grand prize is a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible in Arctic White – but those who want to donate to the museum and grab a chance to win the gorgeous white Stingray shown above will need to act fast as they will stop selling tickets tomorrow.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray left off Automobile Mag’s All-Star list – for good reason

By John Goreham on April 9, 2014 - 10:41AM

How could Automobile Magazine leave this Corvette off its list of favorite cars that were new for 2014? Here's their excuse.

The new thing the Porsche Cayman S and 2014 Scion FR-S have in common

By John Goreham on April 9, 2014 - 10:04AM

These two vehicles are more alike than it might seem. Now they have one more thing in common.

How the 2015 Subaru WRX maintains its cult-like following

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2014 - 7:50AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX is about to launch in Australia and gets recognition from EVO Australia magazine. Why does the car have a cult-like following?

Why the 2014 Subaru BRZ is an All-Star player in the field

Why the 2014 Subaru BRZ is a perennial All-Star player in the field

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2014 - 6:55AM

The 2014 Subaru BRZ has been honored as one of Automobile Magazine’s 2014 All-Stars for the second year in a row.

Wicked 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Police Car Up for Sale

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2014 - 5:31PM

Even though the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette has been on the market for less than a year, the new Stingray is already popping up on the used car market and one particular 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe covered in a sharp looking police livery has caught my eye on the Swedish classifieds site Blocket – illustrating that the new Vette looks awesome as a cop car.

GM’s $450M investment in next-generation Volt hints at grand plans

By Luke Ottaway on April 8, 2014 - 3:01PM

Today GM officially announced it will invest $449 million to support the launch of the next-generation Chevrolet Volt and two upcoming unspecified models. The investment reaffirms GM’s commitment to the Volt and raises speculation about the mystery cars.

2014 Toyota Highlander earns highest safety rating, Top Safety Pick+

By John Goreham on April 8, 2014 - 2:35PM

Most mid-size SUVs cannot earn the top rating in this class. The new Highlander is simply better.

The 2015 Mustang Could Kill Other Ford Performance Cars Around the World

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2014 - 1:41PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang is the first Mustang to be marketed on a global level, but there is a concern that this new marketing approach for the fabled pony car will kill other Ford performance models in “foreign” markets such as the European Focus RS and the Australian Falcon sedan.

A Closer Look at the 2015 Dodge Charger Teaser

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2014 - 12:39PM

When the news dropped yesterday that the 2015 Dodge Challenger and 2015 Dodge Charger would debut at the upcoming 2014 New York International Auto Show, I was so enamored with the promise of an all-new Challenger that I skipped over the fact that the company issued a teaser of the new Charger – so here it is today.

The Final Corvette has Been Discovered in the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2014 - 11:56AM

The National Corvette Museum announced last night that the construction crew had unearthed the 8th and final Chevrolet Corvette lost in the sinkhole that swallowed the floor of the Skydome exhibit back on February 12th – although this final car will likely be the most difficult and the most time consuming to remove.

Why the Mazda3 was named to Automobile’s All-Star list for 2014

By John Goreham on April 8, 2014 - 11:51AM

Why did Automobile include the Mazda3 on a list of cars like The Audi RS-7, BMW 4-Series, Jaguar F-Type, and Porsche Cayman? Because it deserves it.

Accusations Claim Volkswagen Plans to Go Union Regardless of Workers' Vote

By Mechele Dillard on April 8, 2014 - 9:11AM

An anti-union group is claiming workers' rights at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, TN, are being disregarded, but the UAW insists that outside interference has been the problem all along.

Study says many wish to change their car as often as their smart phone

By John Goreham on April 8, 2014 - 9:06AM

Still using that old iPhone 4 and ready to upgrade? Why not get a new car while you’re out?

Exclusive 2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe Edition 1 is a dream car

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2014 - 7:47AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe is available for order now in Europe. There’s also a S-Class Coupe Edition 1 that is a dream car.

Lancer EVO X fans show Mitsubishi the way: Will Mitsubishi get a clue?

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2014 - 6:52AM

The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer and 2014 Lancer EVO X had near record sales in March. Will Mitsubishi get the message?

Nissan becomes more efficient by saving air

By Aaron Turpen on April 7, 2014 - 6:07PM

Air. It's everywhere. And it's free. So why would Nissan want to conserve it?

Ford Announces Celebration Plans for 50th Mustang Anniversary

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2014 - 5:53PM

Ford Motor Company has big plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their famed Ford Mustang that will be capped off with the public introduction of the 2014 Mustang at the 2014 New York International Auto Show and today, we have a full list of the events that will allow enthusiasts to get in on the birthday celebration fun.

New Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger to Debut in New York, Teased Today

By Patrick Rall on April 7, 2014 - 3:30PM

After months of expectations and speculation, the Chrysler Group has announced that the next generation Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger will debut later this month at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.

Buy a 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata or wait for the all-new 2016?

By John Goreham on April 7, 2014 - 3:22PM

The current 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a fabulous car. Should you buy one now, or wait until the next generation, all-new vehicle comes out?

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