Automotive News (Page 903)

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.

2014 BRZ S and Special Anniversary Edition 2014 WRX.

Subaru to launch two new performance models this year

By Denis Flierl on May 27, 2013 - 8:21AM

Subaru is revving up its performance car image with two new models, the 2014 BRZ S and Special 20th Anniversary Limited Edition 2014 WRX.

Better Place starts bankruptcy liquidation after six months of restructuring efforts

By David Herron on May 27, 2013 - 6:03AM

Following six months of turmoil since the ouster of founder Shai Agassi, Better Place is shutting down all operations and seeking an orderly liquidation of the company.

See what happens when dozens of Subaru XV Crosstreks use EyeSight

By Denis Flierl on May 26, 2013 - 7:57AM

Watch what happens when dozens of miniature 2013 Subaru VX Crosstreks fitted with Subaru’s new EyeSight safety function take their different routs all at once.

Ken Block introduced the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST

Ford enlists Ken Block to drive 2014 Fiesta ST for buzz

By Denis Flierl on May 26, 2013 - 7:44AM

Action Sports Superstar, Ken Block will drive the new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST at the UEFA Champions Festival and thrill fans by performing four unique driving displays.

Chevrolet leaks higher power numbers for 2014 Corvette Stingray

By Denis Flierl on May 26, 2013 - 7:35AM

The new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C7's final horsepower and torque numbers may be higher than what was originally thought. Did GM leak the new figures?

The 2013 MINI Cooper Cabriolet. Image © 2013 by Don Bain

MINI, Jeep racking up most moans and groans

By Don Bain on May 25, 2013 - 8:57PM

Mini and Jeep models are generating the most complaints by owners of any brand on the market; despite the fact all cars are built a lot better than they were 20 years ago.

Aston Martin teaser video called “Coming Soon”

Something very extreme is coming soon from Aston Martin [updated]

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2013 - 5:41PM

Aston Martin has released a second teaser video called “Extreme” to preview a new model from the British automaker. It's getting closer to being released.

Chevrolet supercharges snail in DreamWorks' ‘Turbo’ movie

By Anthony Faccenda on May 25, 2013 - 11:51AM

The Chevrolet brand will be plastered all over the screen when DreamWorks' upcoming animated film ‘Turbo’ hits theaters this summer.

50th anniversary McLaren 12C and 12C Spider models

Two special anniversary McLaren 12C and 12C Spider models to be launched

By Denis Flierl on May 25, 2013 - 8:16AM

McLaren will launch two special edition 12C and 12C Spider models to mark 50 years of the brand with a very limited-run worldwide production.

BMW Gran Lusso Coupe takes luxury and exclusivity to a new level [updated]

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2013 - 6:02PM

The BMW Group and Italian car designer firm and coachbuilder Pininfarina have joined together and have just unveiled the new BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe. [video]

The 2014 Fiat 500L Lounge. Image courtesy of Newspress

Even the Fiat 500 can't help getting bigger

By Don Bain on May 24, 2013 - 5:57PM

The 2014 Fiat 500L is a bigger version of what the Cinquecento was last year – but this is not as much a problem for a compact car as it can be for some of us.

2013 Subaru WRX STI 4-door Nurburgring race car

Two reasons Subaru WRX STI didn’t three-peat at 24 hr Nurburgring

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2013 - 11:11AM

The 2013 Subaru WRX STI team entered the Nurburgring 24-Hour Race fully expecting to win for the third year in a row but two critical factors kept them in 2nd place behind the Audi TT RS 2.0.

How the new Panamera S E-Hybrid achieved 53.4 mpg

By Denis Flierl on May 24, 2013 - 8:34AM

Porsche has just put the new 416 hp 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid through some testing by independent journalists and it's not only fast, but it’s fuel-efficient. But are these fuel-mileage numbers real-world?

2014 Chevy Spark EV 1LT Image courtesy of Newspress

How leasing a Chevy Spark could save you $150 a month

By Don Bain on May 23, 2013 - 10:15PM

Chevrolet’s take on the numbers states by leasing a new Spark, you can save as much as $150 a month in fuel expenditures, even after paying for all the electricity the car consumes as you commute.

Nissan recalls 841k vehicles worldwide over steering loss concerns

By Anthony Faccenda on May 23, 2013 - 12:17PM

Nissan Motor Co. is recalling roughly 841,000 Nissan March and Nissan Cube vehicles worldwide due to a dangerous steering wheel issue that may lead to loss of steering control.

GM recalls 27k Cadillac SRX SUVs—wheels might fall off

By Anthony Faccenda on May 23, 2013 - 11:04AM

GM is recalling over 27,000 Cadillac SRX vehicles worldwide over faulty wheel lug nuts, which may lead to a wheel falling off.

Hennessey Performance VelociRaptor SUV Ford SVT F-150 Raptor

Introducing the VelociRaptor SUV fastest people hauler in the world [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2013 - 8:08AM

Based on the Ford F-150 Raptor, the team from HPE transforms SVT’s super crew cab pick-up truck into the fastest full-sized people hauler on the planet.

2013 Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S / Toyota GT 86

Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S named to 2013 All-Stars team

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2013 - 7:38AM

Automobile Magazine has named the Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S one of its 2013 All-Stars and says the BRZ is, “exactly the sort of sporting car that will have enormous influence.”

2014 Subaru Forester climbs to top of mountain in small SUV class

By Denis Flierl on May 23, 2013 - 6:50AM

Consumer reports has just endorsed the all-new 2014 Subaru Forester as the best small SUV in it’s class. See what small SUVs didn’t pass the grade.

An Australian Ford Falcon Hardtop XB (73-76) Image courtesy Wikimedia.

Why Ford and GM build cars in Australia and why it won't last

By Don Bain on May 23, 2013 - 1:01AM

Ford and GM both are boosting North American production, while down under in Australia, the strength of the Aussie dollar and a faltering economy may spell the end of US automotive fabrication there.

Tesla repays loans in dramatic fashion

By John Goreham on May 22, 2013 - 6:12PM

Like all of its moves, today's announcement that Tesla had repaid all of its Department of Energy debt, was not without flair.

NHTSA steps up Click It Or Ticket Program

By John Goreham on May 22, 2013 - 3:28PM

Seatbelts save lives, but their use varies and the correlation to their use in areas with strict seatbelt laws is not perfect.

Ford employee John Bizek working on a C-MAX hybrid at MAP

Ford boosting capacity and cutting furloughs to meet surging demand

By Don Bain on May 22, 2013 - 2:21PM

Ford is increasing North American production capacity by 200,000 units and even cutting back summer furloughs of workers to meet rapidly rising demand, showing the remarkable recovery of auto market since 2008.

Ford pledges $400k to Oklahoma tornado victims, first automaker to donate

By Anthony Faccenda on May 22, 2013 - 1:26PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that it will donate $400,000 to the American Red Cross and the United Way to benefit the victims of this week’s devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

Jim Harbaugh returns to Indy in 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Denis Flierl on May 22, 2013 - 7:59AM

San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh will drive the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday as he returns to the NFL city where he played quarterback.

The Peugeot Onyx diesel-electric supercar will blast through Goodwood

By Aaron Turpen on May 22, 2013 - 2:06AM

Leading the lineup of performance Peugeot vehicles at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year will be the uber-awesome Onyx in its first public demonstration dynamic.

First official teaser image of the 2014 Toyota Corolla hits Facebook

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2013 - 4:19PM

The first official teaser image of the 2014 Toyota Corolla was posted on the company’s official Facebook page earlier today and while this shot doesn’t show much – it does appear as though the back end of the next generation Corolla could closely resemble the Toyota Furia Concept from the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.

A still from the first Forza Motorsport 5 trailer

Official: Forza Motorsport 5 to debut on new Xbox One (first trailer video)

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2013 - 2:59PM

The folks at Microsoft introduced the next generation of the Xbox console and one of the first titles coming to Xbox One is Forza Motorsport 5 – a driving simulator that will most likely set the standard against which all other driving games are compared.

Next Dodge Challenger could pack over 600 supercharged Hemi horsepower

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2013 - 1:55PM

While the Chrysler Group has been very quiet about the next generation Dodge Challenger, inside information indicates that the newest version of the brawny Mopar muscle car will be powered by a new supercharged Hemi currently code named the “Hellcat” – with the rumored output reaching as high as 640 horsepower.

IIHS Top Safety Pick + Small Frontal Overlap Test

Don't buy a new car until it passes this new test

By John Goreham on May 21, 2013 - 12:42PM

There is an important new type of frontal crash test. Here is why it is important to you and why the IIHS' Top Safety Pick + rating is the only one you should accept when buying a new vehicle.

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