Automotive News (Page 851)

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.

Tesla’s European sales: spectacular success in one country and disinterest in another

By Luke Ottaway on April 3, 2014 - 9:48AM

The California-based electric automaker has made it clear that it plans to deliver a significant portion of Tesla vehicles to the European market. So far, they have met with spectacular success in one country and disinterest in another.

Toyota Tundra and Tacoma have best retained value of all pickups

By John Goreham on April 3, 2014 - 9:20AM

NADA study reveals Toyota brand trucks dominate in value retention having the lowest depreciation over 3 to 5 years. Ford, Chevy, and Ram are not even close.

2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek are Subaru's secret global weapons

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2014 - 5:52AM

Subaru has reported record sales of 44,479 vehicles for March 2014. The new 2014 Subaru Forester and 2014 XV Crosstrek are advancing the global attack.

Got a few Gs? McLaren announces pricing for new 650S Coupe and Spider

By Aaron Turpen on April 2, 2014 - 11:20PM

McLaren has dropped pricing for the new supercar that will make its world debut at the New York Auto Show later this month. The car is on pre-sale in North America pending that debut.

Nissan March-ing forward with continued sales growth

By Aaron Turpen on April 2, 2014 - 5:00PM

The March 2014 sales numbers are in for Nissan and Infiniti and they're all good. With both production and sales figures up in the U.S., things are looking good for Nissan's growth plans.

EV sales strong in March, led by LEAF

By Luke Ottaway on April 2, 2014 - 3:09PM

Sales of electric vehicles were merely respectable in January and February but ramped up in March as winter reluctantly faded away.

Agreement with Unions Takes Volkswagen Closer to Full Control of Scania

By Mechele Dillard on April 2, 2014 - 2:53PM

The deadline to accept the Volkswagen offer is not until April 25, but today's action with Swedish unions safeguarding employee jobs did bring the deal one step closer to becoming a reality.

2014 Toyota RAV4 is the hottest car in the industry's hottest segment

By John Goreham on April 2, 2014 - 10:38AM

The compact crossover segment is now red-hot. While Ford and Chevy's offerings have started to drop in sales the Toyota RAV4 is seeing huge gains.

All-New Golf Coming This Summer as Volkswagen Celebrates Record March Sales

By Mechele Dillard on April 2, 2014 - 9:09AM

As consumers confirm their support for the Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel with their dollars, the company plans the launch of the next generation of the Golf this summer.

Can any automaker top what 2014 Mercedes CLA-Class is doing?

By Denis Flierl on April 2, 2014 - 7:39AM

Mercedes-Benz USA today reported the highest first quarter sales in its history with 30,091 vehicles sold across the Mercedes-Benz lineup. The all-new 2014 CLA-Class is a big reason.

2014 Subaru WRX pushes 2015 WRX to the back seat

Outgoing 2014 Subaru WRX pushes new 2015 WRX to the back seat

By Denis Flierl on April 2, 2014 - 7:00AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX is arriving at Subaru showrooms now, but the 2014 Subaru WRX is making the news.

MDX sales carry Acura Division through slow March

By Parks McCants on April 2, 2014 - 2:04AM

Looking to the numbers, Acura tells us that the popular MDX SUV drove a 10.5 percent increase in overall sales for March, generally a slow month for Auto sales. Torque News takes a closer look at the numbers.

The Ram Pickup Beats Toyota Camry, Chevrolet Silverado in March Sales

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2014 - 1:42AM

The Ram pickup did something in March that it hasn’t done in more than 30 years - beating the Chevrolet Silverado in monthly sales and finishing second overall in American market sales behind only the Ford F Series.

GM Recalls Another 1.3 Million Cars for Steering Failures

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2014 - 1:06AM

General Motors has issued yet another major recall, this time calling back 1.3 million small and medium sized cars over a concern that the power steering system could lose the power assist - making it much more difficult to drive and possibly increasing the chances of an accident.

Jimmy Fallon Picks the 2015 Ford F150 King Ranch - Which isn't Available Yet

By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2014 - 9:05PM

A few weeks ago, Tonight Show Jimmy Fallon announced that he was in the market for a new full size pickup and after weeks of deliberation - and showboating by automakers - Fallon has announced that he will purchase a 2015 Ford F150 King Ranch, but he will have to wait a while as the 2015 F150 isn’t scheduled to arrive in dealerships until later this year.

Can a cell phone app prevent distracted driving?

By John Goreham on April 1, 2014 - 1:51PM

It sounds good at first, but looking deeper, does it make sense?

Honda Toyota and hydrogen fuel cell cars

Honda, Toyota to abandon hydrogen fuel cell plans

By Luke Ottaway on April 1, 2014 - 9:20AM

In a shocking and abrupt reversal of course, the two Japanese auto giants that had previously thrown their lot in with a hydrogen future have announced a joint venture to pursue battery electric vehicle technology that is “far more likely to succeed.”

Four new must-have 2015 WRX Sport Package mods from STI

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2014 - 7:20AM

Subaru Technica International has put their stamp on the new 2015 Subaru WRX performance parts. Four new factory upgrades are here for the 2015 WRX.

The 6th Corvette is Out of the Sinkhole and It's the Most Severely Damaged Yet

By Patrick Rall on April 1, 2014 - 1:32AM

The team working on the National Corvette Museum sinkhole project was able to pull the 6th Corvette from the gaping hole under the floor of the Skydome this evening, but the condition of the 1993 Corvette ZR-1 Spyder prevented the celebration that accompanied the freedom of the other damaged sports cars.

Honda HPD powered Dallara dominates St. Pete Firestone G.P.

By Parks McCants on March 31, 2014 - 9:02PM

With Ryan Hunter- Reay of Team Andretti missing first place by a mere 1.947 seconds, 5 of the top 10 finishes at Sundays Saint Petersburg Firestone G.P. were powered by a Honda Performance Development HI 14 RTT twin turbocharged V6.

GM Holds Line on Full-Size Truck Price, No Big Incentives Coming

By Tim Esterdahl on March 31, 2014 - 8:45PM

In recent weeks, GM has been getting criticized over its lack of rebates with their new full-size truck offerings. Specifically, sales volume has been down. Critics have wondered, where are the incentives to spur on sales? According to GM's CFO, this sales slow down is all part of the plan.

These 10 Points Explain What Consumers Need to Know about the GM Recall

By Mechele Dillard on March 31, 2014 - 4:55PM

The GM recall has gotten so complex for many owners, they are not sure exactly what to do or where to go at this point. These 10 points will get you going in the right direction to have your car ignition fixed at no cost to you.

Massachusetts is serious about going electric with new rebate

By Luke Ottaway on March 31, 2014 - 3:17PM

Some states encourage electric vehicle adoption more than others through incentives and public charging infrastructure. Massachusetts has finally announced a new rebate program that vaults it to the top of the list of EV-friendly states.

Myth busted - Electric vehicles cost more to maintain than gas cars do

By John Goreham on March 31, 2014 - 1:25PM

Although EVs could cost a consumer less due to their design, they don’t. Here’s why.

Could carbon-free EV recharging be on its way to the US?

By Luke Ottaway on March 31, 2014 - 11:40AM

German owners of the 2015 Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will be able to purchase carbon-free electricity to recharge their vehicles if they so choose. A similar program could eventually find its way to the States.

Volkswagen Going Green in China with e-up!

By Mechele Dillard on March 31, 2014 - 10:21AM

Volkswagen is moving to get a bigger part of the green vehicle market in China with its electric variant of the Up!, the e-up!

Will Mitsubishi end production of Lancer EVO X after this year?

By Denis Flierl on March 31, 2014 - 8:17AM

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is getting ready to start production. Will this be the last year for the performance car?

Two reasons 2015 Subaru WRX goes back to the 2.0-liter engine

By Denis Flierl on March 31, 2014 - 7:34AM

2015 Subaru WRX gets a new 2.0-liter Boxer engine. What are the reasons for Subaru developing the new 2.0-liter DIT?

2014 Honda Civic LX tire safety recall smallest ever

By Parks McCants on March 30, 2014 - 8:50PM

Fewer than 9817 Honda Civic LX sedans manufactured in March 2014 may have a defective tire or two. Honda says that the majority of affected cars most likely remain in dealer inventory.
The catch is, you’ll have to call Honda to find out if your car is affected.

Nissan continuing growth in double-digits

By Aaron Turpen on March 30, 2014 - 2:39PM

Double-digit growth is the norm now for Nissan as February's production and sales numbers show continued high growth in nearly all regions and segments.

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