Automotive News (Page 882)

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.

2013 Lancer Evolution driving Mitsubishi's sales boost

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2013 - 7:48AM

Sales at Mitsubishi are up and the 2013 Lancer Evolution has helped the brand in August here in the U.S.

Mercedes C63 AMG shows performance is alive and well in UK

By Denis Flierl on September 8, 2013 - 7:39AM

AMG registrations are up 142 per cent in the UK and the 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG is leading the way. Who says performance cars are a thing of the past?

Ford's strong electrified vehicle sales in August, second only to Toyota

By David Herron on September 7, 2013 - 4:12PM

Ford is reporting strong sales growth in hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars, validating their Power of Choice strategy which aims to grab market share from Toyota and Honda.

Two world's first features on the 2014 Mercedes S-Class

By Denis Flierl on September 7, 2013 - 8:52AM

Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2014 S-Class at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and guests are treated to ultimate luxury and two world's first luxury systems.

Torque Report: Subaru goes from little known secret to established brand

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

Canada’s fastest growing Japanese automaker is Subaru with the 2013 XV Crosstrek leading the charge.

The Audi Quattro Sports Concept. Image courtesy of Audi of America

What the world needs now: A 700 HP Audi Quattro getting 94 mpg

By Don Bain on September 6, 2013 - 7:48PM

The all new Audi Quattro Sport Concept can do all that and even go from zero to 60 in 3.7 seconds – you can even have two of the three simultaneously, just not all three at once.

Tesla's electric car plans set to swamp worldwide lithium battery manufacturing

By David Herron on September 6, 2013 - 6:53PM

Tesla Motors, with plans to be making 400,000 cars a year or more by 2018, is pushing suppliers to build a truly gargantuan battery cell manufacturing plant.

Projected Tesla Supercharger network, Winter 2013

Tesla Motors brings Superchargers to Texas, where they can't sell cars

By David Herron on September 6, 2013 - 5:10PM

On Tuesday, Tesla will open their second Supercharger location in Texas, and are planning to open several more by the end of the year, despite being blocked from selling cars in Texas.

The 2014 Dodge Challenger SRT Gets Launch Control, V6 Gets New Suspension

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2013 - 3:46PM

The Chrysler Group has announced the details for the 2014 Dodge Challenger and while there are no major changes for the new model year – the overall performance of the Challenger lineup is improved with a new Launch Control system for the SRT models along with new optional handling packages for those cars with the Pentastar V6.

Camaro Sales Explode in August Crushing the Mustang and Challenger

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2013 - 1:02PM

Although the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has been well short of the 2012 sales figures throughout the first half of the year, an explosion in Camaro sales in August 2013 allowed the bowtie-clad muscle car to pummel both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger while also pulling away from the Mustang in the annual sales race.

Ford Boss Alan Mulally Plans to Run the Motor Company Through 2014

By Patrick Rall on September 6, 2013 - 10:31AM

Amidst rumors that he is being hunted by other corporations in need of solid management, Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally has stated that he plans to continue leading the automotive giant through at least 2014.

Subaru gets unbelievable number of new buyers with Forester and BRZ

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2013 - 8:39AM

Subaru continues to set all-time sales records with the 2014 Forester, BRZ and Impreza WRX sales. But there is more to the story.

2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe concept

Mercedes S-Class Coupe revealed ahead of Frankfurt IAA

By Denis Flierl on September 6, 2013 - 7:16AM

Mercedes-Benz will unveil the 2015 S-Class Coupe in concept form at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show in a few days.

2013 Mazda5 gets listed on AAA's 'Top Cars for Growing Families'

By Aaron Turpen on September 6, 2013 - 1:03AM

The all-new 2013 Mazda5 minivan has been chosen as a top vehicle by one of the most respected travel organizations in the nation. Find out why.

Official 2014 Jeep Cherokee Fuel Economy Figures Announced by the EPA

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2013 - 6:25PM

The EPA website FuelEconomy.gov has published the first official fuel economy figures for the 2014 Jeep Cherokee and with numbers of 31mpg on the highway, the striking new Jeep is towards the top of the segment in terms of both power and fuel economy.

Scion will rock SEMA with 3 amazing tC tuner cars

By John Goreham on September 5, 2013 - 5:16PM

The annual Scion Tuner Challenge is on. Three cool designs will vie for the top prize at SEMA.

Cadillac to Launch New "Work Hard, Be Lucky" Advertising Campaign

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2013 - 4:22PM

For decades, the Cadillac brand has been marketed as an elite brand for elite people but the luxury moniker’s new advertising firm is taking the marketing campaign in a completely different direction with the upcoming “Work Hard, Be Lucky” theme that is set to hit the airwaves over the next few weeks with a full scale launch in November.

2012 Audi A8 Image courtesy of Audi of America

5 great reasons to buy an Audi TDI clean diesel vehicle

By Don Bain on September 5, 2013 - 3:00PM

Audi is building excellent clean diesel vehicles and the argument for considering such vehicles keeps growing stronger – here are five reasons they make even more sense.

Abarth Announces Special Edition Fiat 500 to Celebrate 50 Years of 595

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2013 - 2:41PM

Fiat’s high performance Abarth division is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary and to do so, the Italian automaker will offer up a special higher performance edition of the Abarth 595 that is improved over the standard 595 in every way – but like the Abarth 595 American buyers shouldn’t expect to be seeing these at their local Fiat dealership.

Tesla CEO taking family road trip with Model S and Superchargers

By David Herron on September 5, 2013 - 2:14PM

To demonstrate that the Tesla Model S is the first electric car that can credibly take a road trip, Elon Musk is planning to take a family road trip (five sons) in a Model S from Los Angeles to New York City.

Win a 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 from the Fargo Air Museum

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2013 - 12:56PM

If you have been hoping that someone would give you a 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 for as little as $50, you are in luck as the Fargo Air Museum in North Dakota is currently running a contest and the first prize just so happens to be that Boss 302.

Xbox One, Forza Motorsport 5 to Coming to V8 Supercars

By Patrick Rall on September 5, 2013 - 10:37AM

The folks from Microsoft have announced a new sponsorship program with a team in the Australian V8 Supercar series for Xbox One and Forza Motorsport 5 that will put the colors of the upcoming gaming console and driving simulator in front of racing fans – while jointly announcing that the famous Australian race course Bathurst will appear in Forza 5.

Toyota's challenge - marketing the 2014 Corolla to its oldest and youngest buyers at once

By John Goreham on September 5, 2013 - 10:22AM

The Corolla is the world's best-selling nameplate. However, it has arrive at that spot in an odd way. Its buyers tend to come from the oldest and at the same time youngest groups of new car buyers. How does Toyota market the car given that reality?

Toyota will recall Highlander Hybrids, and Lexus RX 400h, IS 350 and GS 350 vehicles

By John Goreham on September 5, 2013 - 8:07AM

Toyota and Lexus will recall a quarter million vehicles. Read on to see why, and if your car made the list.

Mercedes-Benz 2015 CLA 45 AMG Racing Series concept

Mercedes unveils track-ready 2015 CLA 45 AMG

By Denis Flierl on September 5, 2013 - 7:55AM

When Mercedes unveils the new 2015 CLA 45 AMG Racing Series concept car at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it provides a preview of another customer sport racing car from Mercedes-AMG.

Mazda sets 10 year sales record with August numbers

By Aaron Turpen on September 5, 2013 - 2:35AM

Mazda North America sold over 28,000 vehicles in August, making this its best August of the past ten years. Both year-on-year and year-to-date sales are up, showing that the company is making inroads into the American market.

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL at Petes by Aaron Turpen

Nissan sees 22.3% rise in sales, justifying its American investments

By Aaron Turpen on September 5, 2013 - 2:24AM

Nissan sold over 120,000 cars in August, setting a new record, most of them core models, though Infiniti also saw a nice uptick, proving that Nissan's aggressive growth and manufacturing increase plans are justified.

Toyota sales strong, but details matter

By John Goreham on September 4, 2013 - 8:15PM

Like almost all manufacturers Toyota's sales are strong. However, looking deep we can see that some models are doing amazingly well, and some others are actually behind last year. We break it down.

California legislature extends HOV sticker access for plug-in vehicles

By David Herron on September 4, 2013 - 8:10PM

Widely recognized as a sought-after perk, HOV access for solo drivers could drive electrified vehicle adoption as it did for hybrid vehicles a decade ago.

Put a Flawless 1965 Ford Mustang in Your Game Room for $9,995

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2013 - 5:47PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that those enthusiasts who want to have the ultimate expression of Mustang fan-hood can now purchase a near life-sized 1965 Ford Mustang pool table that brings all of the beauty of the original American pony car right into their game room.

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