Automotive News (Page 869)

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.

California car dealers attacking Tesla Motors over advertising practices

By David Herron on September 16, 2013 - 8:06PM

Citing misleading advertising of the monthly payment to finance a Tesla Model S, the California New Car Dealers Association is calling for an investigation into Tesla's advertising.

The battery pack design behind Tesla Motors' stock price pop

By David Herron on September 16, 2013 - 6:01PM

A recent Tesla Motors patent opens the door to super-long range electric cars. Eventually.

CEO Kuniskis Says Dodge Has a Very Solid Future

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 5:34PM

There have long been rumors that the new Fiat-controlled Chrysler Group would kill off the Dodge brand but Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis affirmed in a recent interview that Chrysler’s sporty high volume brand isnt going anywhere anytime soon – and that there is no plan to collapse the brand as the company looks to consolidate their offerings into fewer brands.

Toyota racing hybrid makes its US debut in Texas

By John Goreham on September 16, 2013 - 4:07PM

The Toyota TS030 racing hybrid will visit the US this week to race at the Circuit of the Americas.

Ford Reminds Truck Owners That Dogs Should Ride Inside

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 1:45PM

Ford Motor Company and the American Humane Association have teamed up to remind truck drivers that dogs should always be transported in the cab of a truck and not in the bed – no matter how much your pooch appears to be enjoying the open air cruise out back.

2014 Toyota's AWD Sienna family van makes a great utility vehicle

By John Goreham on September 16, 2013 - 12:07PM

In addition to hauling a hockey team, the all-wheel-drive 2014 Toyota Sienna van can also haul vacation home toys and the occasional project list for home improvement.

Opel Insignia OPC is a High Performance Buick Regal That We Won't Get

By Patrick Rall on September 16, 2013 - 12:00PM

Among the debuts at the ongoing 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show is the new Opel Insignia OPC – the European version of the car that Americans know as the Buick Regal but the Opel version includes a wagon that we don’t get while the OPC package adds an all wheel drive system and a high performance drivetrain that we also don’t get.

2014 Mercedes S-Class with S 500 Intelligent Drive

Mercedes S-Class: First vehicle in the world capable of self-driving

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2013 - 8:10AM

Autonomous driving is here and 2014 Mercedes S-Class with S 500 Intelligent Drive reveals the future of self-driving.

Three reasons why Subaru needs to replace the 2014 Tribeca

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2013 - 7:48AM

Subaru just released information on the new 2014 Tribeca but the brand needs to either update or replace the slow-selling seven-passenger SUV.

2013 Brabus B63S-700, 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6

Brabus turns 2013 Mercedes 6X6 into ultimate performance beast

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2013 - 7:44AM

Brabus introduced the B63S-700 at Frankfurt IAA and turns the 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 into an ultra-performance beast.

Subaru reveals 2014 Forester with world's first innovative Wing Seat

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2013 - 7:20AM

Subaru has revealed a new and innovative driver assist system for handicap drivers on the all-new 2014 Forester.

Next-generation Nissan Titan gets field testing in Idaho

By Aaron Turpen on September 14, 2013 - 2:49PM

The Nissan Titan and its chief product specialist, Rich Miller, went to Miller's boyhood ranch home in Idaho for some real-world work experience to prove that the Titan is a truck for everyone.

Subaru WRX and VIZIV Concepts at Frankfurt Auto Show IAA

What WRX and VIZIV Concepts reveal about Subaru's future

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2013 - 8:43AM

Subaru brings the WRX and VIZIV Concepts to the Frankfurt Auto Show IAA in Germany and the future is bright for the brand.

Brilliant Mercedes CLA shows why the brand will be number one

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2013 - 8:18AM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 has finally arrived here in the U.S. with a low starting price and high fuel-mileage.

ATI Chevrolet COPO Camaro Sets NHRA Super Stock Record at Englishtown

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2013 - 6:29PM

Transmission experts ATI Performance Products announced today that their Chevrolet COPO Camaro drag car has set the NHRA Super Stock A/Automatic class record with an awesome run of 8.449 seconds at 161.83 miles per hour at Englishtown in New Jersey.

Tesla Motors hiring autonomous driving experts hinting future RoboTesla

By David Herron on September 13, 2013 - 5:55PM

Two recent job postings on Tesla Motors' careers section are seeking to hire autonomous driving expertise.

FritoLay growing electric delivery truck fleet in NY State

By David Herron on September 13, 2013 - 3:47PM

Electric delivery trucks cut costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce noise pollution.

VW named most sustainable automaker by Dow Jones Sustainability Index

By David Herron on September 13, 2013 - 3:04PM

Volskwagen recognized for efforts at greenhouse gas reduction in their vehicle fleet, and the corporate environmental management processes.

2014 SRT Viper Gets New Colors and a New Drive Mode

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2013 - 2:42PM

Chrysler announced a few weeks ago that the 2014 SRT Viper would be receiving some new standard features and a new, larger price but the company has now announced that the new model year Viper will also get a few new exterior colors options and a new drive mode to make the Mopar supercar more capable in questionable conditions.

2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Engine Now Available in a Crate

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2013 - 2:13PM

If you have been pining over a 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet drag car but you cant come up with the $100k or so needed to buy one of the 50 made, you might have another solution – as Ford Racing is now offering the heart of the 2014 Cobra Jet as a crate engine.

Meet the most powerful luxury sedan: 2014 Mercedes S63 AMG

By Denis Flierl on September 13, 2013 - 10:51AM

Mercedes-AMG has gotten their hands on the 2014 S-Class and unleashed the all-new 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC.

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

2014 Subaru Impreza much more than what's expected

By Denis Flierl on September 13, 2013 - 8:51AM

Subaru has announced details on the 2014 Impreza in the four-door and five-door models and the new model comes with more than what's expected.

Nissan LEAF plugged into Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Program

By Aaron Turpen on September 13, 2013 - 1:53AM

Nissan has added the all-electric Nissan LEAF to its certification program for pre-owned vehicles sold at select dealerships. Looking for a used electric car? This gives you a manufacturer-backed option and indicates something that may be more interesting.

2014 Nissan Titan gets price tag, holding last year's MSRP

By Aaron Turpen on September 13, 2013 - 1:15AM

The 2014 Nissan Titan will sell for the same price the 2013 model year did, proving that Nissan is dedicated to bringing value to the full-sized truck market. Find out more.

New York Truck - Voucher Incentive Program

NY State launches $19 million voucher program for electric, CNG and hybrid trucks

By David Herron on September 12, 2013 - 9:48PM

To strive to meet clean air standards, New York State is providing incentives to help pay the cost of buying low emissions trucks.

The Fiat Freemont Black Code is a Loaded Dodge Journey for the Frankfurt Motor Show

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2013 - 6:45PM

One of the key debuts at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show is the Fiat Freemont Black Code – a high end trimline of the European issue Dodge Journey and from we can in these company photos, this dressed up and rebadged Journey looks great in its new trim.

Barrett Jackson to Auction 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Prototype for Charity (Video)

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2013 - 6:16PM

Ford Racing and the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction have announced that a prototype 2014 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet race car will be auctioned off at the upcoming Barrett Jackson event in Las Vegas - with the proceeds of the auction going to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Introducing the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban Tahoe and GMC Yukon

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2013 - 5:41PM

General Motors has offered up the first images and information on the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL, providing pretty much everything that you could want to know about the next generation full size GM sport utility vehicles – shy of official pricing or fuel economy figures.

Nissan holds 2013 pricing for 2014 Armada

By Aaron Turpen on September 12, 2013 - 5:02PM

Nissan's full-sized SUV gets price and package details for the U.S. market. No major price changes from last year, making the 2014 Armada a great buy.

Fisker Automotive buyout offered by German investor group

By David Herron on September 12, 2013 - 2:50PM

A Hamburg based investment group has sent a detailed buyout offer for Fisker Automotive to the Dept. of Energy.

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