Automotive News (Page 859)

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.

No New Models Coming to the Fiat Abarth Lineup

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2013 - 6:18PM

In late September, a rumor surfaced that the Abarth lineup could expand to include high performance packages for the 500L and the Panda but while speaking with Autocar, Abarth boss Marco Magnanini put those rumors to rest.

The Forza 5 Vehicle List Gains 42 Cars and an SUV

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2013 - 5:42PM

The latest list of “new” vehicles that will be included in Forza Motorsport 5 was announced today and along with having the most newer model year vehicles, this week’s vehicle addition list is the biggest thus far with 42 cars and 1 sport utility vehicle.

Yacht Company Planning Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Sport Wagon - Seriously

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2013 - 1:35PM

Premium yacht builder Strand Craft has announced their plans to produce a one-off 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Sport Wagon - that’s right… a Mustang GT500 wagon.

Ford Fiesta Rally Car and Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

Tanner Foust Races Against the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet in His Fiesta Rally Car

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2013 - 12:46PM

Ford Motor Company published a video this morning showing Global RallyCross superstar Tanner Foust in his Ford Fiesta rally car racing against drag racing instructor Roy Hill in a 2013 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet – making for one awesome exhibition of Ford power in two very different forms.

Subaru launches special edition Premium Sport Package BRZ

By Denis Flierl on October 31, 2013 - 7:48AM

Subaru has released information on a new special edition 2014 Subaru BRZ "Premium Sport Package" that will launch later this year.

General Motors Announces 2013 Q3 Income of $700 Million

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2013 - 7:23PM

General Motors announced their 2013 Q3 results earlier today and while the good news was net income of $700 million dollars, the bad news is that the net income figure decreased by better than 50% compared to the same period last year.

Chrysler Group Reports 2013 Q3 Profits of $464 Million

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2013 - 6:59PM

The Chrysler Group announced the results for their third quarter of 2013 and with $464 million worth of net income in the months of July, August and September – the folks under the Pentastar saw income figures rise by 22% compared to the same period in 2012.

John Force with the 2013 NHRA championship trophy

John Force Wins His 16th NHRA Championship, 10th in a Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2013 - 6:04PM

This past weekend, NHRA legend John Force won his 138th career event and his 75th event in a Ford Mustang but more importantly, the win allowed Force to clinch the 2013 Funny Car Championship – marking his 16th NHRA championship and his 10th behind the wheel of a Ford Mustang.

Ford Shelby GT500 Nurburgring screen shot

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Beats the Camaro ZL1 Around the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2013 - 3:58PM

Quite a while back, spy shots showing the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang in action on the famed Nürburgring hit the internet but no lap times were announced but thanks to the folks at SVTPerformance.com, we have video footage of the super-Stang ripping around the Ring – with a time that makes it faster than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

Nissan 6-month production numbers show huge increases year-on-year

By Aaron Turpen on October 30, 2013 - 12:28PM

In nearly all Nissan markets, production numbers were up significantly from the same period last year. U.S. production was up nearly 73% - find out why.

Chevy Offers Fans Free Pumpkin Stencils Featuring Camaro, Corvette, Volt and More

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2013 - 11:04AM

With Halloween festivities just one night away for most Americans, the official Chevrolet Facebook page has offered up a collection of pumpkin stencils that can assist bowtie fans in making their artful vegetable look like their favorite Chevy - with a mix of general Chevy logos along with stencils depicting the 2014 Corvette, the 2014 Camaro, the Volt, the Spark, the 2014 Silverado and more.

Mercedes-Benz gets much younger with new 2014 CLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2013 - 8:09AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class production is running at full capacity trying to keep up with the new younger generation of customers.

Subaru LEVORG to make global debut with new DIT turbo engine

By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2013 - 7:22AM

Subaru announces all-new Concept car LEVORG will make global debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. And it’s coming with a new turbo engine.

Myth that teens prefer social media over driving busted

By John Goreham on October 29, 2013 - 5:26PM

For a decade the media has told us that today's teens prefer to play with their phones and social media rather than drive. An insurance industry think tank says that is just a myth and has the data to prove it.

First Nissan Taxi of Tomorrow sold in New York [video]

By Aaron Turpen on October 29, 2013 - 12:56PM

The first custom-designed NV200 Taxi has been sold by a local dealership in New York to a 12-year veteran NYC cabbie, Ranjit Singh. Find out why he chose this taxi and more in this video report.

Nissan begins countdown to unveiling of new, next-generation Qashqai crossover

By Aaron Turpen on October 29, 2013 - 12:36PM

Seeking to redefine the crossover sector, Nissan has begun a ten-day countdown to the Qashqai, a new model concept to be unveiled in the United Kingdom, with implications worldwide.

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series has a need for speed [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 29, 2013 - 7:40AM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz Black Series Coupe is all about harnessing speed in the new Need for Speed Rivals video game coming in November.

Subaru tops in reliability: Toyota, Honda and Nissan all slip

By Denis Flierl on October 29, 2013 - 6:39AM

The 2014 Subaru Forester gets the top Consumer Reports vehicle reliability ranking score beating all other automakers.

Nissan opens 4x4 Adventure Park in Oman

By Aaron Turpen on October 29, 2013 - 12:37AM

If you buy a four-wheel drive Nissan vehicle in Oman, you can hone your offroad skills at a new park exclusively built for people like you. The park features expert instructors, obstacle courses, and more.

Toyota loses unintended acceleration case put before a jury

By John Goreham on October 28, 2013 - 6:02PM

This is the first loss for Toyota in which the vehicles' designs were found to be the cause of the deaths and injuries.

The 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L EcoBoost Offers 45mpg with a Surprisingly Low Price

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 4:18PM

The fuel economy figures for the new 2014 Ford Fiesta with the 1.0L EcoBoost 3-cylinder have been posted on the EPA FuelEconomy.gov website and with 45 miles per gallon on the highway – the 1.0L Fiesta is one of the most efficient cars sold in American and best of all, it hits those numbers without the high price of many hybrids.

A still from the first 2014 Jeep Cherokee ad

The First 2014 Jeep Cherokee Ad Takes an Unusual Approach (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 3:38PM

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee finally began reaching dealerships last week and with the first units becoming available for purchase around the country, the Chrysler Group has launched the new “Built Free” advertising campaign for the new Cherokee with a 60 second television spot that debuts today.

Previous Generation Chevrolet Impala to Live Until 2016

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 1:35PM

A new report indicates that General Motors will continue building what we know as the 2013 Chevrolet Impala for the fleet market while the consumer market moves on to the redesigned and vastly refined 2014 Impala – with this ongoing model known as the Impala Limited.

Toyota raises prices on 2014 RAV 4

By John Goreham on October 28, 2013 - 11:54AM

The 2014 Toyota RAV 4 will have across the board price bumps. The vehicle has not changed, so buying now may make sense.

Feast Your Eyes on the 2015 Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2013 - 11:42AM

An image hit the social networks this weekend showing the 2015 Ford Mustang on the cover of Car and Driver – giving us what seems to be our first look at the next generation Mustang months ahead of the expected debut.

Toyota increases 2014 Camry prices

By John Goreham on October 28, 2013 - 11:09AM

Customers shopping for a Camry can expect to pay more. Toyota has made some slight changes to the Camry for the model year 2014, calling it the 2014.5 Camry. The changes are primarily price.

2014 Subaru Stella mini series gets new turbo upgrade

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2013 - 8:00AM

Subaru has announced the 2014 Stella Mini Series will get a new turbo engine upgrade.

Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force concept vehicle

Mercedes design language signals new era with Ener-G-Force

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2013 - 7:33AM

Mercedes-Benz receives double honors in the German Design Award 2014 for the 2014 S-Class and the Ener-G-Force concept vehicle.

Tesla's 3rd generation electric car to arrive by 2015

By David Herron on October 26, 2013 - 6:50PM

The first prototype version of Tesla Motors' Gen3 car, the affordable mass market electric car, should be shown to the public in the first quarter 2015, according to Elon Musk.

Nissan announces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid pricing, 28 mpg SUV

By Aaron Turpen on October 26, 2013 - 12:57PM

Pricing for the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid has been announced, making for fourteen total model choices in the Pathfinder SUV lineup of options.

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