Automotive News (Page 868)

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.

Kia Jumps Too Quickly on EV Bandwagon with Soul EV

By Keith Griffin on November 11, 2013 - 1:26PM

The Kia hamsters are going to be doing the Electric Slide in 2014, but the question is, does the Korean automaker need to join the electric vehicle bandwagon at this point with the 2014 Kia Soul EV? The short answer is no in my opinion.

Watch the First 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to Run a 9 Second Quarter Mile (Video)

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2013 - 11:40AM

It seems like the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray just started shipping to dealerships around the country but there is already footage online of a C7 Stingray running a 9 second quarter mile – an incredible feat considering how little time tuning shops and drivers have had to work with the car since its debut.

Ken Block Rolls Out His New Gymkhana Six with Lamborghinis, Segways and the Ford Fiesta

By Patrick Rall on November 11, 2013 - 11:09AM

This morning brought about the long awaited debut of Ken Block’s Gymkhana Six and while this newest video features all of the amazing tire shredding, high adrenaline driving of the previous five Gymkhana videos – Gymkhana Six takes a more traditional approach with the help of a crane, a couple Lamborghini Aventador coupes, a couple segways and a whole bunch of shipping containers.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is unmistakably a game changer

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2013 - 8:25AM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and CLA 45 AMG is changing the global market with the new CLA Coupe.

Cosworth launches 2014 Subaru BRZ powertrain upgrade at SEMA

By Denis Flierl on November 11, 2013 - 7:42AM

Northampton power train supplier Cosworth has announced the completion of the first part of its multi-stage power package for the 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ powertrain.

Subaru BRZ GT300 ends the season on the podium

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2013 - 6:48AM

The 2013 Subaru BRZ GT300 just competed in the 2013 season of the SUPER GT series with a podium finish. They finished fourth overall.

2014 E63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC and 2014 BMW M5 Competition

2014 BMW M5 vs 2014 Mercedes E63 AMG who wins?

By Denis Flierl on November 10, 2013 - 6:18AM

Motor Trend Magazine took the 2014 E63 AMG S-Model 4MATIC and 2014 BMW M5 Competition in a head-to-head competition. See who wins.

Nissan R36 GT-R to be a hybrid - confirmed

By Aaron Turpen on November 10, 2013 - 12:39AM

It has been confirmed that the next-generation Nissan GT-R, the R36, will feature a hybrid powertrain tuned for sport car use to maximize benefits.

Nissan video contest winner Andrew Jive reveals how he made his magic

By Aaron Turpen on November 10, 2013 - 12:18AM

The video is just a few seconds long, but it was so well-made and painstakingly crafted that it became a winner in Nissan's Your Door to More video contest. Here's how it was done.

Why Mercedes GLA-Class will be the most exciting car of 2014

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2013 - 11:39AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has made the short list of What Car? 37th annual What Car? Car of the Year Awards. Why will it win?

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2014 Impreza

Subaru XV Crosstrek and Impreza achieve top IIHS safety award

By Denis Flierl on November 9, 2013 - 7:45AM

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2014 Impreza each earn a 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award joining the 2014 Forester, Legacy and Outback.

Check Out the Ford Fiesta ST Wrapped in Chrome

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2013 - 7:04PM

There is a small fleet of 2014 Ford Fiesta ST hatchbacks driving around America as part of the most recent chapter of the Fiesta Movement and in an effort to make his hot Ford hatch unmistakable – Fiesta Movement Agent Michael Berenis had his Fiesta ST wrapped in chrome vinyl.

Nissan writes off V8 Supercars season and $5M thanks to botched aerodynamics

By Aaron Turpen on November 8, 2013 - 5:43PM

Nissan returned to the V8 Supercars racing scene in Australia in a big way, but now says it will have to write off the whole season as a loss due to a screwup in the aerodynamics tests for the Nissan Altima V8 racers.

Ken Block Wins His First Career Global RallyCross Race at Vegas Finale

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2013 - 3:40PM

The Global RallyCross Supercars took to the track for the final race of the 2013 season last night and when the checkered flag dropped, Ken Block claimed his first ever GRC win in front of a massive Las Vegas crowd.

Nissan has unveiled a new BladeGlider concept at the Tokyo Motor Show but we have to ask one question

By Aaron Turpen on November 8, 2013 - 3:26PM

The Nissan BladeGlider is what the company says will be the future direction of electric vehicle technology, which begs the question: is the future of the EV really a DeltaWing with three seats?

Honda's direct North American employment exceeds 28,000 in 2013

By Parks McCants on November 8, 2013 - 1:02PM

For those 'old school' Made in America automotive enthusiasts, read on as 28,000 of your friends and neighbors work for Honda manufacturing with an additional 148,000 employed by the Honda brand dealership networks and distributors. Honda of North America had no "measurable" manufacturing related layoffs during the economic meltdown. No other automotive based manufacture in the U.S. can make that claim.

The real reason Tesla needs to worry about Model S fires has nothing to do with the car

By John Goreham on November 8, 2013 - 12:09PM

In the world of automobile manufacturing a bad reputation can cost a company billions. Tesla Motors being technically right or wrong doesn’t matter at all.

The Final Weekly Forza Motorsport 5 List Update Adds 35 More Vehicles

By Patrick Rall on November 8, 2013 - 10:21AM

The newest weekly vehicle list update for Forza Motorsport 5 has been released and with 34 more cars and 1 sport utility vehicle included this week, the running total of vehicles officially included in Forza 5 has risen to 208 vehicles – meaning that there are bound to be lots of surprises when the game arrives alongside the new Xbox One later this month.

AMG adds 12 cylinders, twin-turbocharging to new Mercedes-Benz S-Class [updated w/video]

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2013 - 9:10AM

Mercedes-Benz introduces the new 2014 S65 AMG with twelve cylinders and twin turbos for extreme driving performance.

5 driving instructors test AWD capabilities of the most popular mid-size SUVs

By Denis Flierl on November 8, 2013 - 7:27AM

The instructors at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Center evaluate the latest all-wheel-drive systems from 2014 Subaru Forester, Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX5 and Honda CRV. Who wins?

Gene Simmons Unveils Shelby Powered 1956 Ford F100 for Charity at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2013 - 6:02PM

Amidst all of the customized production vehicles in the large Ford display at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the unique customized 1956 Ford F100 pickup shown above – which was unveiled by rock legend Gene Simmons and his lovely wife Shannon Tweed with a destination of the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction where the custom classic truck will be auctioned off for charity.

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalled for Electric Gremlins

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2013 - 5:22PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that a collection of 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles are being recalled over a concern that an electric system issue could cause some safety systems to not function as expected – increasing the likelihood of an accident in the worst case scenario.

Tesla loses $ 38 million in Q3, breaking company promise

By John Goreham on November 7, 2013 - 5:08PM

A year ago Tesla said it would soon be cash flow positive, and remain so. It isn’t, and the reason has nothing to do with production.

New Cadillac CTS Named 2014 Motor Trend Car of the Year

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2013 - 2:32PM

The folks at Motor Trend announced their 2014 Car of the Year today and for the second time in 6 years, the Cadillac CTS is the top car in America according to the legendary automotive publication.

2014 Scion FR-S voted Hottest Sports Compact

By John Goreham on November 7, 2013 - 1:46PM

The Scion continues its winning streak at SEMA, taking home the trophy for the most important tuner car award in the world.

'Evasive' Acura gives BMW, Lexus and Mercedes a run for the money at SEMA Show

By Parks McCants on November 7, 2013 - 1:03PM

For Acura enthusiasts demanding “ high end” performance and handling in a quality engineered 4 door sedan, Evasive Motorsports of Santa Fe Springs, Ca., presents a toe to toe middleweight contender in the “ executive” sports sedan class at the 2013 Las Vegas, Nev. SEMA Show.

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GM Brings Three Attractive Customized 2014 Corvette Stingrays to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 7, 2013 - 12:48PM

Among the sprawling Chevrolet Performance display at the 2013 SEMA Show is a trio of 2014 Corvette Stingrays which have been customized to make the gorgeous new Vette even hotter – with two models focusing on the needs of different geographic regions while the third shows off the automakers cooperation with the video game series Gran Turismo.

2014 Subaru Impreza four-door sedan and five-door hatchback

AWD Subaru Impreza comes with 2WD compact fuel economy

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2013 - 7:38AM

The new 2014 Subaru Impreza is now online with a new dynamic interactive brochure for customers. And it comes with great fuel economy.

Renault-Nissan and Mitsubishi Ghosn and Masuko

Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi cooperation plans continue, could mean new car

By Aaron Turpen on November 7, 2013 - 12:30AM

The alliance between Renault-Nissan and cooperative agreement with Mitsubishi has been expanded to include global product and technology cooperation. The companies say this will mean a mutual small-segment car and probable electric vehicle, among other things. Find out more here.

The Mopar 14 Challenger Debuts at the 2013 SEMA Show

By Patrick Rall on November 6, 2013 - 5:45PM

While we expected the new Mopar 14 Dodge Challenger to debut at the 2013 SEMA Show after the company released a teaser of the vehicle a few weeks back, what we didn’t expect was an even more limited edition car with a personalization system to make each of these specially equipped Challengers unique from the next.

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