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.

The Black Widow Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

New Captain American Movie to Feature the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2014 - 2:53PM

General Motors has just announced that the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be featured in the upcoming action adventure movie Captain America: The Winter Soldier with as the slick ride of Scarlett Johansson – serving as the first major movie role for the 2014 (or ’15) Corvette Stingray.

Toyota dominates in Consumer Reports Survey, but Tesla steals the show

By John Goreham on February 6, 2014 - 2:29PM

Toyota simply owns this new brand perception survey, but Tesla grabs the trophy like Kanye. Here's the scoop.

Special Edition Toyota Camry Hybrid SE adds to evidence of 2015 model update

By John Goreham on February 6, 2014 - 12:21PM

This new Toyota Camry hybrid SE limited edition could be more evidence of a 2015 Camry redesign.

Massive Global RallyCross News: Tanner Foust and Scott Speed Leave Ford for VW

By Patrick Rall on February 6, 2014 - 10:19AM

Ford Racing’s RallyCross program took another huge hit this morning when it was announced that 2-time GRC champion Tanner Foust was leaving Ford to race in an Andretti Autosport Volkswagen Polo for the 2014 Global RallyCross season. Whoa is right.

Lexus brand rated best in cost of ownership

By John Goreham on February 6, 2014 - 9:06AM

Kelly Blue Book awards Lexus the best luxury brand rating for 5 year cost to own

Subaru encourages WRX/STI owners to be involved in motorsports

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2014 - 8:34AM

Subaru is offering an incentive for WRX/STI owners to be involved in the Targa Newfoundland International Rally 2014.

2015 WRX STI makes Canadian premiere alongside its Rally roots

By Denis Flierl on February 6, 2014 - 7:37AM

The Canadian International Auto Show 2014 is coming and the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI will make its Canadian premiere.

Nissan creates Google Maps-based virtual detour drive with 2014 Rogue

By Aaron Turpen on February 6, 2014 - 12:30AM

The 2014 Nissan Rogue can now be virtually driven on the Nissan website on what the automaker is calling a "cinematic detour". Check it out!

Accord not first Honda investigated for faulty airbag system

By Parks McCants on February 5, 2014 - 8:40PM

In the wake of Tuesday' news that the Honda Accord is being investigated for premature airbag deployment, Torque News looks further into allegations of Honda safety and quality problems.

The Grand Full Course at the Corvette museum motorsports park

National Corvette Museum Racetrack Brings Road Racing to the Kentucky Masses

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2014 - 4:16PM

While some automotive enthusiasts might not know this, there is a massive motorsports complex being built on property next to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky and while this multi-track facility is some 7 months from being ready to race – the management has already received well over a hundred reservations for planned events.

The 2014 Nissan Rogue on ice

By Aaron Turpen on February 5, 2014 - 2:07PM

A key selling point for crossovers like the Rogue is their improved capability in inclement weather. To prove that the 2014 Rogue is as capable as ever, Nissan took the all-new crossover to Montreal, Canada during the recent heavy storms. Here's video.

Evidence mounts that the Chevy Spark EV is the best overall electric vehicle

By John Goreham on February 5, 2014 - 11:59AM

Coming up the ranks quietly behind the Tesla Model S and the Nissan Leaf is an EV that is starting to win all of the comparison tests it enters. Would you have guessed it is the Chevy Spark EV?

Incredible Ford Mustang Pinball Machine to Debut at the Chicago Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2014 - 11:44AM

Ford Motor Company has announced that the upcoming Chicago Auto Show will offer a new look at the 2015 Ford Mustang – this time on the backbox of an awesome new pinball machine that is covered head to toe in pieces of Mustang history.

The 2014 Global RallyCross Schedule is the Biggest and Richest Yet

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2014 - 10:53AM

The Global RallyCross Championship announced details this morning on their 2014 schedule with 10 races and over a half million dollars in prize money – making the 2014 GRC season the biggest and richest in the history of the rapidly growing sport.

Toyota Corolla tops all hybrids, diesels, EVs in small family car cost of ownership

By John Goreham on February 5, 2014 - 10:41AM

Kelly Blue Book’s annual ranking of the 5-year cost to own of various car types has an interesting side-story. The hybrids and diesels are ranked worse than larger economy cars and Corolla beats all the EVs of similar size.

2014 Subaru Forester is getting hot in frigid cold Russia

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2014 - 7:54AM

The Russians are coming and they are very impressed with the 2014 Subaru Forester.

2015 Subaru Legacy revealed ahead of Chicago Auto Show

2015 Subaru Legacy images leaked ahead of Chicago Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on February 5, 2014 - 7:07AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy sedan will be officially unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show with much-needed styling updates. Here are leaked images before the reveal.

Rally fans will get to see new 2014 WRX STI Rally car on NBC

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2014 - 8:00PM

Subaru fans will get to see the new 2014 WRX STI Rally car in action. NBC Sports and Rally America have reached an agreement to bring eight episodes of the 2014 Rally America National Championship to NBC viewers.

Update - VW workers vote to reject UAW bid in Tennessee

By John Goreham on February 4, 2014 - 6:00PM

An historic vote in the coming weeks may make or break Volkswagen's future in America.

Honda will expand Civic Natural Gas availability for 2014

By Parks McCants on February 4, 2014 - 5:27PM

Torque News explored the viability of the Civic Natural Gas and many of our readers responded as to the positive aspects of a natural gas fueled Honda. The manufacturer listened and as of February, 15 is expanding availability of the Civic NG to 37 states.

The 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel is the Most Efficient Full Size Truck Ever

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2014 - 4:00PM

The Chrysler Group has announced the official EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2014 Ram EcoDiesel pickup and with a highway number of 28 miles per gallon – this new diesel Ram 1500 is the most efficient half ton pickup ever.

Help Find This Stolen 1,000hp Custom Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2014 - 3:21PM

The unique custom Dodge Challenger shown above is aerodynamically tuned and packed with over 1,000 horsepower to allow this brawny Mopar muscle car break the 200 mile per hour barrier and sadly – it was stolen this past weekend but you can help find this car by spreading the word.

Chevrolet Camaro Bests Ford Mustang in Snowy January 2014

By Patrick Rall on February 4, 2014 - 2:33PM

Even though the Camaro had one of its worst sales months since rejoining the Chevrolet lineup for 2010, the bowtie clad muscle car was still able to claim the muscle car sales title in January 2014 – comfortably beating both the Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang.

2014 Forester and XV help carry momentum into new year

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2014 - 7:18AM

Subaru has announced record January sales as 2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek lead the way.

Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2015 V-Class MVP

Does the world really need another minivan? Mercedes V-Class is coming

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2014 - 7:00AM

Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2015 V-Class MVP with room for up to eight people. What sets this minivan apart from the rest?

Electric vehicles sales drop sharply in January

By John Goreham on February 3, 2014 - 8:57PM

US sales of the Leaf, Volt, Tesla Model S, and Prius Plug-in lost ground in January compared to their 2013 run rate.

Honda launches safety rating damage control via Super Bowl ad

By Parks McCants on February 3, 2014 - 8:31PM

Super Bowl Sunday television audiences found Hollywood tough guy Bruce Willis and Portlandia’s Fred Armisen spreading the word about Honda safety with 50 million viewers just like you.

Lexus sales speed up as Toyota stalls in January

By John Goreham on February 3, 2014 - 7:29PM

January was a down month for Toyota and Scion, but Lexus is still accelerating.

Nissan, Infiniti both report sales up in January despite weather slump

By Aaron Turpen on February 3, 2014 - 5:46PM

Despite the impact the hard weather had on automotive sales nationally in January, both Nissan and Infiniti are reporting record sales and increases for last month.

Ford to Build 55,000 more F Series Super Duty Pickups in Kentucky Annually

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2014 - 4:38PM

The Ford F Series is Ford Motor Company’s bestselling vehicle while also being the bestselling vehicle in the US auto industry for more than thirty years running and FoMoCo expects that the F Series will continue to grow. Thus, the massive American automaker has announced plans to increase production capacities for the Super Duty pickups by 15% - meaning that the company can build up to 55,000 more pickups each year.

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