Automotive News (Page 898)

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.

Brenspeed Boss 302 Mustang Package Packs 715 Supercharged Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2013 - 10:17PM

While the Ford Mustang GT and the Shelby GT500 both have a seemingly endless lineup of companies offering packages with big power gains, the awesome Boss 302 Mustang has gone relatively unmentioned - with the exception of the incredible Brenspeed Boss 302 package that brings the output of this race-ready pony car up to 715 horsepower.

Tesla assembly facility in Tilburg Netherlands

Tesla opens European assembly facility, delivers Model S's to Dutch customers

By David Herron on August 23, 2013 - 8:36PM

Tesla Motors is now delivering the Model S in Europe, and has set up the promised assembly and distribution center in the Netherlands.

Watch the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Make a Dyno Run

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2013 - 7:06PM

The folks from Edmunds recently took the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to a dynamometer to see just how much power the new C7 puts to the ground and the results are impressive – with an average of 411 horsepower and 407lb-ft of torque across four runs on the dyno.

2014 Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon best driver's car on the planet?

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2013 - 2:30PM

Two Mercedes automobiles made Motor Trends “Best Driver's Car” list, the 2014 SLS AMG Black Series and a surprise 2014 E63 AMG S-Model Wagon.

2014 Lexus GX 460 pricing makes it hard to ignore for shoppers of Range Rover or Escalade

By John Goreham on August 23, 2013 - 2:26PM

Lexus has slashed prices for its largest vehicle. Those looking for the most luxurious large vehicle for on and off road, as well as towing now have a very hard choice to make.

NHTSA Investigating 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Interior Fires

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2013 - 12:32PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee after receiving several complaints that the headliner suddenly caught fire while the vehicle was being driven.

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally Cross is high pressure art

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2013 - 11:44AM

The Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team not only needs a properly prepare 2013 WRX STI race car, but drivers who can handle the high pressure art of Rally Cross.

Infiniti can get you into Formula One

By Aaron Turpen on August 23, 2013 - 2:11AM

Infiniti has a program that gives graduate students a chance to work in Formula One.. if you have what it takes.

Elon Musk: Our stock price is obviously far too high

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 5:42PM

Tesla Motors' stock (TSLA) is caught in a wave of hype, leaving Tesla CEO Elon Musk grasping for the best way to describe the company's sky high valuation.

NHTSA says Tesla's 5.4 star crash test rating innacurate

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 4:10PM

Following Tesla's claim to have built the safest car ever, the NHTSA says there are no crash test results scores above 5.4 stars, and that the Tesla Model S simply scored the maximum safety rating.

GM offering wireless charging in 2014 models

By Aaron Turpen on August 22, 2013 - 2:08PM

If you are ready to go completely wireless in 2014, then General Motors has you covered.

BMW may beat Tesla to the electrified luxury crossover market

By John Goreham on August 22, 2013 - 12:24PM

BMW's new Concept X5 eDrive may be the first plug-in electrified luxury crossover. If BMW can produce the car before the Tesla Model X it will jump ahead of Lexus in the green luxury SUV market.

First Official 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Images Hit the Web

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2013 - 11:46AM

Although the vast majority of automotive enthusiasts in the US have already seen pictures, General Motors issued the first official pictures of the new droptop muscle car which is scheduled to make its public debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

Why 10 million Mercedes C Class buyers can't be wrong

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2013 - 7:34AM

Over 10 million Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars have been delivered to customers around the globe and the 2014 C-Class is now the most popular car in the premium segment.

Subaru has created a monster with the new 2014 Forester

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2013 - 6:44AM

Subaru can’t keep up with demand for the all-new 2014 Forester and it’s giving company officials a problem that any automaker would like to have.

Shai Agassi tells Detroit how to compete with Tesla

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 1:15AM

Basic electric car economics says the fuel cost advantage is starting a tidal wave that will swamp the big automakers, unless they do as Shai Agassi tells them to do.

The 2015 Audi A8 arrives in November with more

By John Goreham on August 21, 2013 - 7:41PM

The new 2015 Audi A8 series bows this year in Germany. It is more mazing in most ways and it is more efficient than it has been in the past.

94.2 mpg 2014 Mercedes S 500 Plug in hybrid sets new benchmarks

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2013 - 6:47PM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in hybrid is the third hybrid model of the new S-Class and this new sedan sets new benchmarks in efficiency, drive-system and comfort.

Callaway Teases Their Supercharged 2014 Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2013 - 6:40PM

Callaway has issued the first teaser of their upcoming supercar based on the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and while the details right now are very limited – we know that this beast will pack a supercharged version of the C7 Stingray’s new LT1 V8.

Back to back driving the 2014 Lexus IS350 and BMW 335i

By John Goreham on August 21, 2013 - 2:53PM

Which is the sportier of the two compact sports sedans? It depends on if you plan to turn and how important throttle response it to you.

Lexus creating customer experience centers without cars

By John Goreham on August 21, 2013 - 2:15PM

Lexus continues to push the boundaries of what a dealership can and should be.

Karmann Ghia turns 60, will VW ever resurrect it?

By David Herron on August 21, 2013 - 2:07PM

One of Volkswagen's most iconic vehicles, the Karmann Ghia, first shown 60 years ago, and still has a huge fan base, raising the question of if VW would ever resurrect it like they did with the Beetle.

Ford Adds 365hp EcoBoost to Explorer based Police Interceptor

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2013 - 12:59PM

Ford Motor Company announced yesterday that the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility will now be offered with the 365 horsepower EcoBoost V6 – the same engine that is featured in the Ford Taurus SHO, the Explorer Sport and the Taurus-based Police Interceptor sedan.

2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra are the Safest Trucks in the Land (Video)

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2013 - 12:02PM

As we reported earlier today, the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra half ton pickups have become the first trucks to receive a perfect score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program – making the new GM 1500 pickups the safest on the market today per government standards.

Lexus to upset the critics at coming SEMA show with new IS350

By John Goreham on August 21, 2013 - 9:05AM

At this year's SEMA show Lexus will make it harder for the critics of the company's past conservative designs. Be ready for Lexus to be the edgy, sporty entrant in the compact sports sedan segment.

Performance 2015 Volkswagen Golf R revealed with more hp

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2013 - 7:35AM

Volkswagen has revealed the new 2015 Volkswagen Golf R sports car variant before its official reveal in Frankfurt and it's coming with more horsepower.

2014 Silverado and Sierra ace crash testing, first trucks to do so.. ever

By Aaron Turpen on August 21, 2013 - 1:13AM

The new Chevrolet and GMC crew cab trucks, popular as work vehicles, became the first pickups to achieve full five-star scores under the new crash test rating system from the NHTSA.

Nissan going diesel, announces Cummins for the Titan

By Aaron Turpen on August 21, 2013 - 12:30AM

The Titan, Nissan's full-sized truck, will be getting a V8 turbo diesel option in its next overhaul. The new 5.0-liter diesel engine is currently undergoing testing in engineering test beds at Nissan.

Solar powered electric car charging station opens in Chicago

By David Herron on August 20, 2013 - 8:17PM

The Chicago area's first solar powered charging station is unveiled, supporting charging two cars at a time while protecting the electrical grid from demand spikes.

Watch the 2014 Corvette Stingray Be Assembled Piece by Piece in 52 Seconds

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2013 - 4:19PM

The internet is packed full of automotive build videos but none are as cool as this clip showing the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray being assembled piece by piece with computer generated animation – giving us the best look ever at each of the major components that come together to build the mighty Corvette.

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