Automotive News (Page 867)

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.

2014 Subaru Outback already winning global awards

By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2013 - 7:50AM

The all-new restyled 2014 Subaru Outback is already taking home awards and has just been honored as Car Guide's top crossover.

Meet Mercedes newest AMG: 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC [video]

By Denis Flierl on September 25, 2013 - 7:09AM

The all-new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC is the German automakers newest AMG and it’s coming soon and coming fast.

Elysia Kelly of Nissan NISMO V8 Supercars

Nissan NISMO Insider series goes inside Nissan Motorsport's Altima V8 Supercars race team

By Aaron Turpen on September 25, 2013 - 4:05AM

Nissan Motorsport has published a series of videos showcasing the Australian V8 Supercars race team in which the lovely Elysia Kelly hosts several short segments that show behind-the-scenes operations at the race center. Check out the series here!

New 2015 BMW M3 and M4 will use a six-cylinder engine rather than a V8

By John Goreham on September 24, 2013 - 8:41PM

Although shocking that BMW will step back to an in-line six to power its new M3 sedan and M4 coupe, you won't believe just how far these amazing new cars are going to advance the segment.

Ford Reminds Us Why the F150 is the Still the Greatest

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2013 - 6:57PM

Ford Motor Company recently had a small group of journalists to drive the 2014 Ford F150 against the newest half ton pickups in today’s market to remind us all that even though the competition vehicles are all very new – the F150 is still the king.

ABB's fast charger used to deploy the Fastned network across the Netherlands

ABB's Terra 53 fast charging station ready for Europe-wide deployment

By David Herron on September 24, 2013 - 6:32PM

The ABB Terra 53 fast charging station supports three of the four electric car fast charging standards, making it capable of bringing harmony to a fractured market for fast charging.

How Carroll Shelby Turned a Secretary’s Car into the Famous Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2013 - 4:35PM

As Ford Motor Company continues to prepare for the launch of the 2015 Mustang, the automaker has offered more historic Mustang information with the latest clip being a piece detailing how Mr. Carroll Shelby first got involved with the Mustang program - and how his input helped to make the Mustang the ultimate performance car.

Nissan and Apple team for exclusive iTunes Radio premier

By Aaron Turpen on September 24, 2013 - 3:24PM

Nissan will have exclusive rights to iTunes Radio in their cars for the first year in a deal penned with Apple on the service's launch yesterday.

2015 Cadillac Escalade to Debut October 7th - Teased Today

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2013 - 12:50PM

General Motors will introduce the 2015 Cadillac Escalade on October 7th and to prepare us all for the debut of the next generation in American opulence, the company has offered up the very minimal teaser images above and the minimally informational video below.

Jeep Cherokee Delay Prompts Layoffs in Ohio

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2013 - 11:23AM

The Chrysler Group has idled the second shift at the Toledo Assembly Plant that is responsible for the new Jeep Cherokee, leaving around 500 workers temporarily out of work while the company tries to prepare those Cherokee units already produced to be shipped to dealers around the country.

Chrysler Files for IPO - Looks to Go Public with UAW Shares

By Patrick Rall on September 24, 2013 - 9:56AM

The Chrysler Group announced this morning that the company has filed with the US government to issue an Initial Public Offering – marking the first step towards the company being publically traded in a similar manner to General Motors or Ford Motor Company.

Innovative 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class shows why it will revitalize brand

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2013 - 8:12AM

The Frankfurt Auto Show just finished this weekend and the future car 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has been a big hit with auto enthusiasts.

Mercedes establishes new performance segment with CLA45 AMG

By Denis Flierl on September 24, 2013 - 7:13AM

Mercedes-Benz delivered the first 2014 CLA45 AMG Coupe here in the U.S. and it’s going to be seen on U.S. roads for the very first time.

Nissan takes wins at Silverstone, Austin

By Aaron Turpen on September 23, 2013 - 11:37PM

Nissan teams have won at both Silverstone in the UK and Austin, Texas this weekend, as G-Drive and the GT Academy capture flags for podium-filling wins.

GM CEO Akerson taking on Tesla's electric with Cadillac's plugin-hybrid

By David Herron on September 23, 2013 - 7:24PM

GM's luxury brand, Cadillac, is seen by CEO Dan Akerson as the correct weapon with which to fight Tesla Motors.

On track the 2014 Lexus IS 350 has multiple personalities

By John Goreham on September 23, 2013 - 6:51PM

The 2014 Lexus IS 350 is a very capable car, but the AWD standard version is much less fun than the F-Sport. Drivers shopping for a Lexus IS 350 should consider carefully how they plan to use their car.

Scott Speed Wins Global RallyCross In Charlotte - Topi Officially Wins the Championship

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2013 - 5:37PM

The drivers of the Global RallyCross championship headed to Charlotte this past weekend for the second to last race of the 2013 season and in a day packed full of crashes and red flags – Scott Speed took his second win of the season while Toomas Topi Heikkinen official wrapped up the 2013 GRC Driver’s Championship.

Chrysler Considering Production of the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Concept from Woodward

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2013 - 3:23PM

A recent report indicates that the Chrysler Group is considering a production version of the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Concept after a ton of positive reaction from show goers at the 2013 Woodward Dream Cruise – with only the company dealer networks seemingly standing between the cool yellow concept and a production reality for sport truck lovers.

2012 Shelby GT350 Mustang #1 to be Auctioned Off This Weekend

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2013 - 1:54PM

Shelby American has announced that their very first 2012 Shelby GT350 Mustang will be among the many unique Ford Mustangs rolling across the auction block at this weekend’s Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Las Vegas - offering Shelby and Mustang enthusiasts a chance to own the same Shelby super-Stang that has been used in company sales and marketing materials.

US Government Sells More GM Stock, Reduces Stake to 7.3%

By Patrick Rall on September 23, 2013 - 12:21PM

The United States Treasury has announced that another big chunk of General Motors stock has been sold over the past few months – reducing the government’s stake in the automaker to just 7.3% and keeping the plan to remove all government control by March 2014 well on track.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

Mercedes is the coolest brand with help from the CLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2013 - 8:24AM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Coupe is a cool car and has helped Mercedes be voted Britain’s coolest full-line car brand.

See what chickens and the 2014 Mercedes S-Class have in common

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2013 - 7:27AM

It premiered in the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and now chickens show what Magic Body Control is all about.

EV Week kicks off plug-in car education in SF Bay Area from Sept 23-27

By David Herron on September 23, 2013 - 12:36AM

Between EV Week 2013 and National Plug-in Day 2013, the SF Bay Area will be abuzz with plug-in electric vehicle education activities the last full week of September.

Evidence of a twin turbo 2014 Cadillac ATS-V coupe mounts

By John Goreham on September 22, 2013 - 12:21PM

At a recent event, we lucked into a meeting with senior GM staffers who did not confirm, and more importantly, did not deny, that an ATS-V is close to launch.

One key reason why Subaru is so dedicated to AWD [video]

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2013 - 8:50AM

Subaru is known for its new all-wheel-drive vehicles like the popular new 2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek, but why does the brand only produce all-wheel-drive vehicles?

2014 Mercedes CLA-Class Coupe goes high-tech for a new generation

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2013 - 7:59AM

A new generation of buyers can go high-tech with the new Mercedes-Benz 2014 CLA250 Coupe that has just begun arriving in U.S. showrooms.

40th Anniversary Special Edition 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Special Edition Lancer Evo X could be in the works

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2013 - 7:13PM

Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK sent out a Tweet about a 2014 Special Edition Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Is it in the works?

2014 Honda Accord V6 manual is amazing on a racetrack

By John Goreham on September 21, 2013 - 10:46AM

We had a chance to test the 2014 Accord V6 with the six speed manual. We found this $32K vehicle to be as entertaining and maybe even quicker than just about any sports sedan costing less than $50K.

2014 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG vs A 45 AMG who wins?

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2013 - 8:09AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG are Mercedes-AMG two new high-performance vehicles in the compact class.

Lasek ready to start banging Subaru WRX STI RallyCross car [video]

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2013 - 7:35AM

Global Rally Cross heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend and Bucky Lasek is ready to push his 2013 Subaru WRX STI to the limit.

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