Automotive News (Page 904)

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.

BMW and Toyota could debut a hybrid sports car later this year

By Patrick Rall on May 21, 2013 - 12:17PM

BMW and Toyota announced in late 2011 that the two massive automakers had entered into an agreement to jointly develop new technology including fuel cell, diesel and hybrid drivetrains but rumors indicate that the first co-designed vehicle from Toyota and BMW could be a sports car – and it could debut as soon as late this year.

2014 Subaru Legacy and 2014 Subaru Outback

2014 Subaru Legacy remains most affordable AWD sedan in America

By Denis Flierl on May 21, 2013 - 7:48AM

Subaru has held the line on pricing of the new 2014 Legacy and 2014 Outback models keeping the same MSRP as 2013 models.

Maserati recalls Quattroporte, Granturismo, Alfa Romeo over rusting suspension issue

By Anthony Faccenda on May 20, 2013 - 11:43PM

Maserati North America, Inc. is recalling certain Quattroporte, Granturismo, and Alfa Romeo vehicles over a suspension corrosion problem that may lead to loss of driver control.

2014 BMW M5 pricing arrives online, includes new 575hp Competition Package

By Patrick Rall on May 20, 2013 - 2:20PM

The 2014 BMW M5 made its debut this past weekend at MFest in California with a handful of new features including the 575 horsepower Competition Package and shortly after the new blue high performance sedan first appeared in public, pricing for the super saloon arrived on the internet thanks to the folks at M5Post.com.

New device will end distracted driving due to cell phones and texting

By John Goreham on May 20, 2013 - 2:15PM

A new product being provided by one insurance company will finally help prove that using cell phones in cars is causing crashes and should be stopped. More importantly, the device can also stop texting and calls in cars.

3 ways that TRD has already improved the 2014 Lexus IS

By Patrick Rall on May 20, 2013 - 12:50PM

The 2014 Lexus IS is a great looking luxury sport sedan with performance capabilities to match the aggressive looking exterior but the folks at Toyota Racing Development have already offered up a handful of aftermarket components to improve the handling and aerodynamics while also enhancing the looks of this sleek compact 4-door.

2 important reasons to wait before buying a Toyota RAV4 - Updated

By John Goreham on May 20, 2013 - 8:04AM

The 2013 RAV4 has only been on the market about 2 months, but holding off a couple more months may save you gas, or maybe even save your life.

Aston Martin CC100 Speedster takes radical to a new level [updated]

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2013 - 7:48AM

The radical new Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept breaks cover at Nordschleife, Germany’s ADAC Zurich 24 Hours of Nurburgring race. Does the one-off concept sports car reveal the future design direction at Aston Martin?

2014 BMW M5 and M6 with Competition Package

These specially equipped 2014 BMW M5s and M6s are even hotter

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2013 - 7:42AM

There are high-performance cars, and then there are sport sedans, coupes and convertibles that will blow your doors off like the 2014 BMW M5 and M6 with Competition Package.

TheTesla Model S Chassis/batterpack. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Why Tesla is talking replaceable batteries and why it won't work

By Don Bain on May 18, 2013 - 4:48PM

Based on a recent Tweet from Elon Musk and a hint dropped in Tesla’s quarterly report, the firm may be working on a replaceable battery scheme to speed up recharging, or is at least promoting the notion it might have such intentions.

Three features to look for on the new Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2013 - 7:17AM

These three features on the all-new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid will enhance the driving experience and keep buyers happy at the pump.

Mary Barra, GM Senior VP of Global Prod. Development. Image via Newspress

How CARS will help General Motors

By Don Bain on May 17, 2013 - 5:51PM

You’re thinking General Motors sells cars, so how can CARS help them otherwise? When it stands for the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford, it’s inevitable.

GM stock sees highest value in over two years, finally tops IPO price

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2013 - 3:31PM

General Motors stock opened this morning at $32.99 per share but quickly rose into the mid $33 dollar range where it has been all day – marking the first time in over two years since GM stock has been selling at a price point higher than the $33 price of the initial public offering (IPO).

11 of 13 new small SUVs fail to pass IIHS safety test

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 3:01PM

A new safety test, conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds shocking results for the small SUV segment. See if your vehicle is on the list.

Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team and 2013 WRX STI

600 hp Subaru WRX STIs ready to launch at X Games

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 1:45PM

If you like fast and intense racing action, the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team is ready to launch their 2013 WRX STIs in Barcelona for the 2013 season. See what changes they made this year.

The 2013 Dodge Dart SXT Special Edition with the Rallye Apperance Package

2013 Dodge Dart gets Special Editions, Rallye Appearance packages

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2013 - 12:54PM

The 2013 Dodge Dart isnt competing with the heavy hitters in the popular C segment just yet but with repeated monthly sales records posted over the past few months, the Chrysler Group has offered up some new special edition packages and a new Rallye Appearance package to help better meet customer demand - and to help keep those sales records coming.

Alluring 6 Series M Sport Edition will keep BMW in top spot

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 11:55AM

The new exclusive 2014 BMW 6 Series M Sport Edition shows how BMW will keep their number one ranking as the top luxury carmaker. What does it tell us?

2014 Subaru Forester is the only small SUV to ace safety test

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 9:04AM

The newly remodeled 2014 Subaru Forester is not only a great new SUV for families, but it’s one of the safest on the planet. See what new safety test the Forester aced.

2014 Ford Fiesta ST fastest ever production small car is hot

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2013 - 7:51AM

The new 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a hot hatch with hot sales and is off to a hot start in Europe as hot-hatch buyers are flooding dealer showrooms. What do small car buyers really want?

2013 Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution II all electric race car

Pikes Peak electric racing heating up with two entries from Mitsubishi

By David Herron on May 17, 2013 - 3:19AM

The 2013 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, which already had several high profile electric car and motorcycle entries, has two more with an entry by Mitsubishi of two electric race cars.

2014 GMC Sierra in wind tunnel testing. Image courtesy of Newspress.

GMC busts Top 4 Myths of truck aerodynamics

By Don Bain on May 16, 2013 - 2:56PM

GMC has taken its trucks into a new wind tunnel lab to learn exactly how to smooth the way the workhorses slide through the air, learning some surprising truths in the process and debunking the Top 4 Myths of truck aerodynamics.

2 subtle changes shown in leaked 2014 BMW M5 images - more power expected

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2013 - 2:14PM

Images of the gently refreshed 2014 BMW M5 were accidentally posted on the company website recently and while those images were quickly removed, they were saved and reposted by Autocar – giving us a look at the new front end and interior while also suggesting a possible increase in performance.

Subaru recalls all-new Outback, Legacy vehicles over steering loss trouble

By Anthony Faccenda on May 16, 2013 - 12:20PM

Subaru of America is recalling certain 2013 Subaru Outback and Legacy models due to a steering column assembly problem that may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder: The future of supercars is here now

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2013 - 7:55AM

The 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder is the future of sports car performance for the next decade and it’s here now. What records will Porsche attempt with the hybrid drive supercar?

Tesla's $850 million stock offering to help company pay off Dept of Energy loans

By David Herron on May 16, 2013 - 4:52AM

A new offering from Tesla Motors of a $850 million package of common stock and convertible senior notes will be used to completely prefund payoff of the Dept. of Energy loans, as well as general corporate purposes.

Bentley resurrects two classic Blowers for the Mille Miglia

By Aaron Turpen on May 16, 2013 - 1:08AM

For this year's Mille Miglia race in Italy, a one thousand mile epic journey, a 1930 LeMans racer and a 1930 customer demonstrator, both 4.5-liter Supercharged Blowers from a time when Bentley was the name to beat in motorsports.

2014 Acura ILX gets stacks of new features, no longer a tarted up Civic

By Aaron Turpen on May 16, 2013 - 12:48AM

After Consumer Reports called the 2013 ILX a "tarted up Civic," Acura responds by offering a host of new standard features in the 2014 ILX, which hit showrooms this week.

Ford owners file lawsuit, claim EcoBoost is bogus

By Anthony Faccenda on May 15, 2013 - 6:49PM

Three Ohio motorists are suing Ford Motor Co., arguing that the automaker’s EcoBoost engine is substandard.

Still from Ford's 3-D CAVE video on YouTube.

How 3-D CAVE virtual reality is helping Ford fine tune the Focus [video]

By Don Bain on May 15, 2013 - 6:28PM

Ford is using its proprietary 3-D CAVE virtual reality system to bring new prototypes to life, allowing engineers to tweak interior structures and features wearing 3-D glasses, thus speeding the evolution of the Focus and other vehicles the brand builds.

BMW M5 sets drifts 51.3 consecutive miles - sets Guinness World Record

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2013 - 5:26PM

BMW claimed an unusual record yesterday afternoon, announcing that their high performance M5 sedan had set the Guinness World Record for the longest consecutive drift, sliding around a skidpid nonstop for 51.3 miles – which required 322.5 laps of the small test pad.

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