Automotive News (Page 883)

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.

Insanity helps 2015 Mercedes C-Class lose weight and get more agile

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2013 - 5:57PM

The next-generation 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is coming early next year with a new lightweight frame and new suspension.

Ford Registers Mach 1 Trademark - Possibly Hinting to a High Performance 2015 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2013 - 4:26PM

Ford Motor Company has reportedly registered a trademark of the Mach 1 name and with the American automakers preference for using “old school” names in new special edition models, this trademark filing has created a frenzy of speculation about a possible 2015 Ford Mustang Mach 1.

2014 Subaru Forester with entire Subaru lineup

Subaru could be the best stock investment in the U.S.

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2013 - 11:35AM

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd maker of the 2014 Subaru Forester, issues a revision to their performance projection for the first half of the fiscal year. It’s worth taking a look at.

Exclusive 2015 Mercedes GLA Edition 1 cranks it up a notch

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2013 - 7:56AM

Mercedes-Benz will launch an exclusive 2015 GLA Edition 1 to introduce the new luxury compact SUV next year.

The Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition is Headed for US Dealerships

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 5:36PM

The Chrysler Group has announced that the Jeep Wrangler Polar Edition that made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this year will begin arriving in US dealerships in November – surprising many people expected the Wrangler Polar Edition to only be offered for overseas markets.

Volvo Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging

Volvo system allows for quick wireless electric vehicle charging

By John Goreham on October 24, 2013 - 4:51PM

Volvo has demonstrated a system to charge the Volvo C30 Electric wirelessly in just two and a half hours.

Ford Motor Company Announces 2013 Q3 Profit of $2.6 Billion

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 4:07PM

Ford Motor Company announced their financial results for the third quarter of 2013 and the news is good for everyone involved from management to factory floor workers to shareholders as FoMoCo posted a pre-tax profit of $2.6 billion and net income of $1.3 billion US dollars.

0-60 in 2.8 seconds: Performance numbers for the McLaren P1 confirmed

By Aaron Turpen on October 24, 2013 - 1:40PM

McLaren has confirmed performance figures for the beautiful hybrid supercar, the McLaren P1, and delivered the first one to a paying customer.

Nissan issues recall for 188,000 SUVs and crossovers

By Aaron Turpen on October 24, 2013 - 1:23PM

A recall has been issued for several 2013-2014 model year Nissan sport utility and crossover vehicles for a braking issue. Find details here.

Ford Announces Plans to Stop Focus and C-Max Production to Trim Supply

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2013 - 10:45AM

Ford Motor Company has announced that they will temporarily stop production of the popular Ford Focus and C-Max at the Michigan Assembly Plant to shorten up the supply of those cars waiting to be sold – a move that is a normal part of the business but one that will certainly bring about some moronic speculation by the anti-Detroit automaker contingent.

2015 Mercedes C-Class higher class upgrades will appeal to high-tech generation

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2013 - 7:24AM

Mercedes-Benz will launch the new 2015 C-Class with new higher-class upgrades that will make the competition take notice.

Government shutdown prevented the NHTSA from collecting data about Tesla Model S car fire, until now

By David Herron on October 23, 2013 - 7:34PM

While the NHTSA is highly interested in all data about lithium-ion battery fires, they were prevented from gathering any data (until now) from the recent Tesla Model S fire thanks to the Republican-instigated Government Shutdown.

Details on President Obama's Cadillac Limousine "The Beast" Surface

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2013 - 6:10PM

President Barack Hussein Obama gets from point A to point B in a monstrous Cadillac limousine known as “The Beast” that was first introduced in 2009 and while details on this unique Caddy have been short in the past – we now have a long list of details on the struggling President’s fortress on wheels.

Lexus most loved car brand according to study

By John Goreham on October 23, 2013 - 6:01PM

Lexus was the most loved car brand according to a recent study. Can you guess what brand overall was the winner?

Tesla Motors investing to win big in Germany with Tesla Model S

By David Herron on October 23, 2013 - 5:56PM

By rapidly building out the Supercharger network, service centers, and increasing the Model S top speed for the Autobahn, Tesla Motors hopes to wow Germans that are known for appreciating automotive engineering prowess.

The Forza Motorsport 5 Car List Grows to 130 Vehicles

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2013 - 5:33PM

Another Wednesday, another new list of vehicles that will grace the virtual race tracks of Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One – adding 22 more vehicles to the list and bringing the running total to 130 vehicles.

Nissan ZEOD RC on the track at Fuji

By Aaron Turpen on October 23, 2013 - 3:34PM

After its debut this weekend in Japan, the race-ready ZEOD RC was put on a public race track for the first time during the FIA World Endurance Championship's Japanese round.

Hertz Adds the Unique Ford Focus ST-H to Their Fleet - but Not in the US

By Patrick Rall on October 23, 2013 - 2:36PM

Hertz rental car services has added model to their Adrenaline Collection with the introduction of the unique Ford Focus ST-H but unlike the Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H – those who want to rent the hot Ford hatchback will have to travel Holland.

2014 Toyota Tundra asks what Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, and Ram are afraid of

By John Goreham on October 23, 2013 - 12:22PM

The 2014 Toyota Tundra is the only truck manufacturer to have adopted the SAE’s towing standards. What are the big boys trying to hide?

Blistering 2014 Forester sales forces Subaru to end Camry production

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2013 - 7:47AM

2014 Subaru Forester is selling so well that the Japanese automaker needs to increase production which will force them to end Toyota Camry production in their U.S. plant.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class interior gets a stunning remodel

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2013 - 6:56AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is getting a complete remodel inside and out and Mercedes released the first images.

Ford Issues Some Fun Facts on the Mustang Colors Over the Past 50 Years

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2013 - 11:40PM

Ford Motor Company issued an interesting statement today, detailing the color preferences of Ford Mustang buyers over the last 50 years – highlighting the most popular colors for almost every model year along with showing the basic breakdown.

Deliveries of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Have Finally Begun

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2013 - 2:44PM

According to the Mopar super-sleuths at Allpar, the first shipment of 2014 Jeep Cherokee midsized SUVs was finally loaded onto transporters and sent off to dealerships around the country – ending the lengthy delay that is believed to have been caused by a drivetrain calibration issue.

Lauren Carter and Mazda NA CEO Jim O'Sullivan

Mazda sells 10 millionth car in the U.S. to a guitar teacher in Illinois

By Aaron Turpen on October 22, 2013 - 12:44PM

26-year-old Lauren Carter became Mazda's 10 millionth American customer when she purchased an all-new 2014 Mazda3 in Naperville, Illinois. Lucky for Mazda, she is exceedingly photogenic too.

Nissan 240SX second-generation (wikimedia)

Nissan 240SX successor concept to arrive in Tokyo

By Aaron Turpen on October 22, 2013 - 12:02PM

For many sport car enthusiasts, the Nissan 240SX of the late 1980s and 1990s is one remembered fondly and still collected today. Nissan has promised a successor to that and will debut the concept at the Tokyo Motor Show next month.

General Motors Considering Diesel Powered Buick Verano and Encore

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2013 - 11:47AM

In an effort to both set itself apart from Cadillac while also taking a shot at some European competitors, General Motors may introduce a diesel engine to the Buick lineup in the next few years – most likely under the hood of the compact Verano or Encore.

HondaJet in final checklist preparing to take flight

By John Goreham on October 22, 2013 - 10:32AM

HondaJet's most recent update continues the company's good news on FAA certification, testing, and production. Financing is now also part of the HondaJet package.

Subaru WRX STI wins top Rally America title and third in a row [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2013 - 8:04AM

David Higgins and Subaru WRX STI Win the 2013 Rally America National Championship with a victory over Ken Block at Lake Superior Performance Rally.

Subaru launches exclusive XV Crosstrek Black Limited Edition

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2013 - 7:27AM

Subaru has announced the launch of the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Black, a new limited edition variant of the manufacturer’s popular compact crossover.

Hong Kong investors likely new owners of Fisker Automotive following auction

By David Herron on October 21, 2013 - 9:33PM

The Department of Energy has reportedly sold its loans to Fisker Automotive to a Chinese investor group led by the son of Asia's richest man, and who was already an investor.

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