Automotive News (Page 884)

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.

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.

Next generation Mini line will include Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel versions

By David Herron on October 21, 2013 - 7:40PM

BMW's plans for the next generation of the Mini includes adoption of BMW's new UKL front-wheel-drive architecture, and electrification that includes a Plug-in Hybrid Mini.

Alfa Romeo Confirms 4C Nurburgring Time with Video

By Patrick Rall on October 21, 2013 - 6:51PM

A couple weeks ago word hit the internet that the new Alfa Romeo 4C had lapped the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 8 minutes and 4.4 seconds – a time which the Italian automaker has confirmed in a new video on their official company YouTube page.

Is this car the 2015 Toyota Camry?

By John Goreham on October 21, 2013 - 1:56PM

The most popular car in America will need to really step it up if it wishes to stay at the head of the pack. That could mean moving the Toyota Camry to all hybrid drivetrains.

2014 Toyota Camry unchanged as Accord and others leap ahead

By John Goreham on October 21, 2013 - 12:27PM

The 2014 Toyota Camry continues forward with very little changed since last year. Meanwhile the 2014 Honda Accord has simply leaped ahead in technology.

Hot new 2014 Juke NISMO RS to debut in LA.. but what is it?

By Aaron Turpen on October 21, 2013 - 11:37AM

The new Juke NISMO RS will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in a mysterious package of performance that is a tier above the current Juke NISMO. With little to go on, we speculate about what it could be regardless.

Mercedes-AMG boss says AWD will be a best fit technology

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2013 - 8:25AM

Mercedes-Benz AMG boss has said there will be more 4MATIC equipped AMG models like the new 2014 CLA45 AMG coming in the near future.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG four door coupe

Mercedes CLA45 AMG is even faster than preliminary estimates

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2013 - 7:36AM

The world’s most powerful four cylinder engine in the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG is even faster than preliminary estimates.

First glimpse of the next-gen 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is here

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2013 - 7:09AM

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been teased in a new teaser video of the new model. The next-generation model will have even more class.

smart fortwo raises the bar high in the small compact segment

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2013 - 7:31AM

Mercedes-Benz collaborates with BoConcept to create the new 2014 smart fortwo BoConcept edition that raises the bar to a new level in the small compact segment.

2014 Nissan Juke pricing announced, two new color options

By Aaron Turpen on October 19, 2013 - 11:42PM

Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2014 Juke and Juke NISMO sport crossovers, which are now on sale at dealers nationally. Prices begin at just $18,990 and include nine model options to choose from, including the 2014 Juke NISMO plus two new color options.

Nissan launches Passion Genome project to find your passions so you can win

By Aaron Turpen on October 19, 2013 - 11:24PM

Nissan has created an interactive visual experience that uses Facebook to find your passions. Find yours, share them on Facebook or Twitter, and you could get $1,000 Amazon gift card for being so friendly. Find out more.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe and 300 SL Roadster

Looking for a good investment? Buy a Mercedes 300SL Coupe or Roadster

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2013 - 9:48AM

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe's and 300 SL Roadster's continue to go up in value according to the Mercedes-Benz Classic Index (MBCI) maintained by Historic Automobile Group International.

2014 Subaru Tribeca will be replaced by all-new 7 seat SUV

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2013 - 8:04AM

Subaru is finally killing the Tribeca and the 2014 model will be the last before an all-new mid-size SUV is launched.

Ford Police Interceptor Models Best Chevy, Dodge Cop Cars in Acceleration

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2013 - 7:16PM

Almost a month ago, we brought you the news that the Dodge Charger had beaten the Taurus SHO based Ford Police Interceptor Sedan in the Michigan State Police (MSP) road course testing so it should come as no surprise that Ford Motor Company has now announced that both their Police Interceptor sedan and SUV have posted the best acceleration times in MSP testing.

2015 Ford Mustang to be Revealed in December, Public Introduction Set for Detroit 2014

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2013 - 6:48PM

Since the world found out that the 2015 Ford Mustang would usher in the next generation of the legendary pony car 50 years after the original Mustang was introduced, it was expected that the 2015 Mustang would debut at the New York Auto Show but a new report suggests that the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will play home to the formal debut.

Nissan ZEOD RC electric race car making public debut in Japan

By Aaron Turpen on October 18, 2013 - 4:58PM

This weekend, the next-generation of Nissan's DeltaWing-style racing form for Formula One, the ZEOD RC, will make its public debut in Japan. The car is now in its final prototype stage, ready for the race track next season, powered by Nissan LEAF batteries.

Toyota celebrates 10 years of insourcing trucks in Texas with huge charitable donation

By John Goreham on October 18, 2013 - 3:41PM

Toyota gives away 10 trucks to local charities as part of its celebration of its tenth year in the truck business in Texas.

New S-Class achieves never before seen record for the brand

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2013 - 11:06AM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been launched globally and has achieved a record for the German automaker that makes it even more special.

The Forza Motorsport 5 Vehicle List Grows to 108 Cars, Trucks and SUVs

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2013 - 10:53AM

The debut of Xbox One and Forza Motorsport 5 is just over a month away and game maker Turn 10 has continued to roll out a weekly list of those vehicles that will be featured in Forza 5 – with the number of vehicles revealed thus far stretching to 108 cars, trucks and SUVs.

2014 Subaru Forester: X Mode stands for extreme fun in the dirt

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2013 - 7:55AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester with X Mode can get down and dirty off-road and delivers for active lifestyles.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country

The most expensive option in the half ton truck market just got even pricier

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2013 - 5:13PM

General Motors has announced that the pricing of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups will go up by as much as $1,500 – making the most expensive option in the half ton truck market even pricier.

GM Pits the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Against the Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2013 - 1:34PM

General Motors has issued a new video showing their new 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 competing with the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca on the Milford test track – with the 500+ horsepower Camaro handily beating the Boss the entire way around the track.

Name the New 2014 SRT Viper Color - Win a Trip to the Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2013 - 11:11AM

The Chrysler Group has just announced that the 2014 SRT Viper will come with a new blue hue but they don’t have a name – leading them to organize a contest to name the new Viper blue with the grand prize being a trip to the 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway.

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is already a resounding win

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2013 - 8:03AM

Subaru announces the all-new 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid will be launching in North American in November.

How new Mercedes E63 AMG "S" changes performance rules [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2013 - 6:56AM

Mercedes-Benz introduces the new 2014 E63 AMG S model with new benchmarks for performance.

Mario Andretti's 1974 Viceroy Gurney Eagle

Legends of Motorsports collection of historic racing machines going to auction

By Aaron Turpen on October 17, 2013 - 12:08AM

Ever want to own a 1977 McLaren M26 driven by James Hunt or a 1974 Viceroy Gurney Eagle raced by Mario Andretti? Those and other beautiful pieces of motorsports history will be coming up for auction at the next RK Motors event.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Z51

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Models Now Come with a 1 Year Wait

By Patrick Rall on October 16, 2013 - 8:26PM

The high performance Z51 package for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe has proven to be extremely popular with the early buyers – so popular that it has caused a supplier-level production constraint that could force new buyers to wait as much as a year.

MADD sides with school in case of girl suspended for trying to help drunk friend not drive

By John Goreham on October 16, 2013 - 8:09PM

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers is not afraid to choose sides in the never ending debate about how best to curb drunk driving. Unlike its last stance, this time it is for zero tolerance.

Ford Details the German Ford Mustang That Never Wore the Mustang Name

By Patrick Rall on October 16, 2013 - 7:38PM

As part of the ongoing series of information teasing the arrival of the 2015 Ford Mustang, Ford Motor Company has issued up an interesting look at the history of the mighty Mustang – this time looking at the German sold Mustang that was known simply as the Ford T5.

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