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.

The most fuel-stingy car in America isn’t a Prius, it’s a Mercedes?

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2014 - 9:01AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTEC is the most fuel-efficient car in America? According to Road & Track, it beats the Toyota Prius.

2015 Subaru Forester models get eight new standard features

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2014 - 7:21AM

Subaru announces pricing on the new 2015 Forester and it gets a small price increase of $225, but gets many more standard features.

Nissan LEAF NISMO RC will electrify Australia at Clipsal 500

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2014 - 1:29AM

The Clipsal 500 is a huge event in Australian racing and Nissan plans to electrify its Nissan Time Attack on the street circuit.

First glimpse of Nissan Juke given before Geneva reveal

By Aaron Turpen on February 28, 2014 - 1:14AM

The new Nissan Juke has been teased prior to its official unveiling at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker Sold Out in 4 Days, Headed to Dealers Now

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2014 - 8:33PM

The new 2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker was made available for orders on January 7th and by January 10th all 2,000 units planned for production this year had been spoken for – and those vintage themed Mopar muscle cars are headed to dealerships around the country right now.

New Chevrolet Corvette C7R to Compete at the 24 Hours of LeMans

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2014 - 5:59PM

Corvette Racing confirmed recently that they will be sending a pair of Chevrolet Corvette Z06-based C7R race cars to the fabled 24 Hours of LeMans race in France for the 15th consecutive year – with the hopes of winning their 8th class victory over that 15 year span.

Why Consumer Reports hating the Lexus IS 250 is great

By John Goreham on February 27, 2014 - 2:53PM

Consumer Reports drove the 2014 Lexus IS 250AWD and panned it. This is great news for Lexus. Here’s why.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible Top Will Be the Fastest Ever (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2014 - 1:17PM

Ford Motor Company designed the 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible canvas top assembly to answer every consumer concern about the current drop top Mustang – with the most significant change being the top-down time being 50% faster than the current models.

Why 2015 Subaru WRX STI uses a very special AWD hardware

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2014 - 7:52AM

All Subaru vehicles except for BRZ use Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD, but the 2015 WRX STI gets a special system called Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD). What’s so special about the 2015 WRX STI DCCD system?

Subaru models score top five spots of KBB’s “Top 10 affordable AWDs”

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2014 - 6:58AM

In KBB’s 10 best AWD and SUVs under $25,000 list, Subaru scores the 2014 Subaru Forester, XV Crosstrek, 2014 Impreza, 2014 Legacy and 2014 Outback.

Tesla Gigafactory could be built in Texas

By John Goreham on February 26, 2014 - 6:16PM

In a fun twist, Tesla might build a massive factory in a state that prohibits it from selling its cars.

Why Honda will end Fit EV production in 2014

By Parks McCants on February 26, 2014 - 2:51PM

Despite a long waiting list and the noted growing popularity of the Fit EV, as promised, Honda will meet production quotas by fall 2014 and halt production. The EV fans are not happy. Let’s talk about it.

2015 Toyota Tundra and Tacoma TRD Pro Series trucks get serious off-road capability

By John Goreham on February 26, 2014 - 1:28PM

For 2015 Toyota is making it even more fun to get your Toyota Tundra or Tacoma pickup dirty with the new Pro Series TRD package.

This is the Coolest 2015 Ford Mustang Ad Yet

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2014 - 11:05AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang will make its big screen debut in the upcoming action racing flick Need for Speed so it should come as no surprise that the newest – and most exciting – 2015 Mustang is themed after the fast paced movie starring Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul.

Why 2014 Subaru Outback is the best car on the market today

By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2014 - 7:44AM

Consumer Reports asked their Facebook followers to pick the best car on the market in the U.S. today, and they chose the 2014 Subaru Outback.

3 reasons 2014 Forester and Impreza are “Best Bets” for buyers

By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2014 - 7:32AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester and 2014 Subaru Impreza captured two spots on Consumer Reports “Best Bet” list. What makes them best bets for buyers?

The 2015 Ford F150 Could Weigh Under 4,000lbs

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2014 - 4:53PM

Since Ford Motor Company introduced the redesigned 2015 Ford F150 at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show with a heavy dose of aluminum body panels, the automaker has been stating that the next generation half ton pickup will be around 700 pounds lighter and depending on which models are 700lbs lighter we could see a 2015 F150 that weighs under 4,000 pounds – which would be an incredible milestone for the full size truck segment.

The 2015 Ford Mustang in Competition Orange

The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Dashing in Competition Orange (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2014 - 3:22PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang recently debuted at the 2014 Spokane Auto Show in Washington and one attendee took it upon himself to do a quick walk around video of the new S550 Mustang in Competition Orange – which looks as great as we expected.

Audi’s S3 cabriolet arrives in time to compare with BMW 2 Series

By John Goreham on February 25, 2014 - 1:29PM

The small premium market in the US may have two new convertibles soon.

2015 Z06-Based Corvette C7R Struggles at Sebring Testing, Corvette DPs Shine

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2014 - 1:21PM

The new Chevrolet Corvette C7R race teams met up once again with the many Corvette Daytona Prototype teams this past weekend for the winter testing session for the 12 Hours of Sebring and while the Corvette DP teams continued to shine – the Z06-based Corvette C7R teams continued to struggle.

All-new Audi TT sneak peek

By John Goreham on February 25, 2014 - 12:57PM

The third generation Audi TT will soon be revealed. Here’s what to expect.

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Has a Flying Car Mode - Seriously

By Patrick Rall on February 25, 2014 - 11:33AM

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 is the best performing Camaro of all time so it should come as no big surprise that the new Z/28 actually has a feature called Flying Car Mode – an addition that helped the GM team to cut 5 seconds off of their Nürburgring lap time during testing of the newest Super Camaro.

2015 Lincoln Navigator completely redesigned and updated

By John Goreham on February 25, 2014 - 9:39AM

Ford’s flagship Lincoln brand launches modernized flagship vehicle. It may help the Lincoln become a little less "exclusive."

Fox News electric car review comes with advertisement for oil pipeline

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 8:13PM

In order to watch the Fox News review of the Tesla Model S one must first see an advertisement for the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Diesel Toyota Tundra pickup trucks may come soon

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 4:49PM

Toyota has been back and forth on a diesel truck. The new Ram’s welcome reception may move things along.

Sunken Corvette Museum Cars to be Displayed Before Repairs

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2014 - 4:01PM

Since a massive sinkhole swallowed up 8 historic Chevrolet Corvettes at the National Corvette Museum, fans around the world have wondered just how badly damaged those rare American sports cars are and due to the popularity of that discussion – the museum will have these Corvettes on display in their damaged state for a short time before the cars are sent off for repairs.

Corvette Powered Hennessey Venom GT Sets Another New Top Speed Record

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2014 - 2:41PM

The incredible Hennessey Venom GT has once again set a top speed record with the help of the Corvette ZR1’s LS9 V8 – but even though the Venom GT turned in the highest top speed run of any street legal car ever, a set of restrictions prevent this recent record run from counting with the Guinness Book of World Records.

Ken Block's 2014 Ford Fiesta sT rally car

Ken Block Drives His Ford Fiesta to Victory at 100 Acre Wood Rally

By Patrick Rall on February 24, 2014 - 12:09PM

This past weekend marked the on-track debut of Ken Block’s 2014 Hoonigan Racing Ford Fiesta ST race car at Rally America’s 100 Acre Wood rally and with the help of co-driver Alex Gelsomino – Block claimed victory in the 100 Acre Wood rally race for the 7th time in 8 years.

Two Porsche GT3 sports car fires result in unusual recall

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 11:22AM

Porsche is telling customers not to drive their cars until inspected. Offers to pick the cars up.

Volkswagen’s newest green car is a plug-in hybrid Golf GTE

By John Goreham on February 24, 2014 - 10:44AM

VW's new plug-in gasoline hybrid electric engine is the torque champion of the line as well as the clear green car buyer's choice.

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