Automotive News (Page 858)

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.

Even the Chevy Bowtie Grille Emblem on the Camaro Z/28 is High Performance

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2014 - 7:58PM

The engineers behind the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 looked at literally every aspect of the super muscle car – going so far as to design even the smallest details including the Bowtie emblem in the grille to yield improved performance of the most track capable Camaro of all time.

The One Millionth Chevrolet Corvette is Unexpectedly Removed from the Sinkhole

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2014 - 7:27PM

The Corvette world got a surprising piece of news today as the white 1992 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible which was the one millionth Corvette ever built was extracted from the sinkhole in the floor of the National Corvette Museum.

2015 Ford Mustang GT Makes its Grand European Debut in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2014 - 12:36PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang was designed to compete on a global level like no American muscle car before it and the first step to global domination took place yesterday with the opening of the 2014 Geneva Motor Show – marking the grand European debut of the next generation Mustang.

The 2015 Ford F Series Super Duty Becomes the Most Powerful Truck in the Class

By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2014 - 11:11AM

The latest shot heard round the auto industry came today as Ford Motor Company announced that the 2015 F Series Super Duty lineup will feature a revised 6.7L PowerStroke diesel that will have more horsepower, more torque and the highest towing capacity in the class – although there is a catch of sorts.

An active generation lines up to buy 2014 Subaru Forester and XV Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2014 - 8:21AM

The new 2014 Subaru Forester and 2014 XV Crosstrek continue to set a blistering pace as the Japanese automaker sets more records in February. What is driving sales?

Is the Intrado a Hyundai Genesis SUV?

By Keith Griffin on March 5, 2014 - 6:49AM

That stunning new Hyundai Intrado garnering lots of attention at the Geneva Auto Show could actually be the basis for a Hyundai Genesis crossover according to one interview out of Australia with a top Hyundai Europe executive.

The 1962 Black Corvette is Out of the Museum Sinkhole (Video)

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2014 - 8:41PM

The crew responsible for extracting all of the historic American performance cars from the sinkhole under the National Corvette Museum was hard at work today – this time removing the black 1962 Chevrolet Corvette which was perched precariously along the side of the hole in the Earth with a 10,000lb slab of concrete pressed against the front end.

Ford Teams Up with OPI Nail Polish for a 2015 Mustang Inspired Hue

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2014 - 7:42PM

Ford Motor Company announced today that as part of the 50th anniversary Mustang celebration, the automaker has teamed up with OPI Nail Lacquer to commemorate the original pony car with a new Race Red nail polish – marking the first time that an automaker has worked with a beauty products company to create a exterior paint themed nail polish color.

Why are 2014 Toyota Tundra sales growing so much?

By John Goreham on March 4, 2014 - 2:32PM

Toyota's sales are down, the industry is moaning about poor sales overall, and yet the Tundra is on a multi-year sales increase curve. Why?

A sneak peek at the new Mazda 2

By John Goreham on March 4, 2014 - 10:00AM

Mazda will show its Hazumi concept today. To build excitement Mazda is still threatening a diesel engine for the US market.

2015 Subaru WRX STI will take on best European sports cars and win

2015 WRX STI will take on best European sports cars and win

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2014 - 8:21AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI makes its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2014.

Subaru VIZIV2 Concept comes with a big surprise in Geneva [video]

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2014 - 7:10AM

The new Subaru VIZIV2 Concept has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2014 today with a new twist.

60,000 new buyers propel Honda to yet another record sales month

By Parks McCants on March 4, 2014 - 12:05AM

Despite a seasonal “cool down” experienced in the auto industry following the holidays and “ year end” clearance sales, American Honda Motors is reporting yet another record sales month.
We take a look at what’s bringing 60,000 news buyers a month to the mark.

The Ruby Red 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary Edition

The 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Corvette is Out of the Sinkhole - But It’s Not Pretty (Video)

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2014 - 6:22PM

After removing the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil Prototype from the National Corvette Museum sinkhole this morning, the crew spent the afternoon successfully lifting the 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Edition Chevrolet Corvette out of the hole as well – although the damage to this classic Corvette is far too bad for it to drive away from the scene.

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.

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