Automotive News (Page 907)

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.

Chevy Silverado High Country joins GM's Luxury truck stable

By John Goreham on May 6, 2013 - 8:42AM

Coming straight at the Ford F-150 King Ranch, the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country is a shining example of how much luxury swag a pick-up can haul.

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally car wins Oregon Trail Rally

3 years running 2013 Subaru WRX STI destroys competition

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2013 - 8:16AM

The 2013 Subaru WRX STI driven by David Higgins and Craig Drew blows away the competition for third straight victory at Oregon Trail Rally. What are they doing to dominate?

The Nissan Leaf (2012 model) Photo © 2012 by Don Bain

Why China is slow to accept electric vehicles

By Don Bain on May 6, 2013 - 3:19AM

China has been trying to interest folks in electric cars, in an attempt to ameliorate the scrofulous pollution plaguing their major cities, but the lack of understanding of this technology as well as the higher price of electric vehicles has resulted in very limited penetration of the market.

Ferrari Chief says a new ultra-exclusive Laferrari is already planned

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2013 - 5:43PM

Its hard to imagine a more exclusive car than the new LaFerrari, but Ferrari design chief says an extreme version of the supercar is already being planned.

Special Edition Volkswagen “Scirocco Million”

This Special Edition VW Scirocco is too hot to handle

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2013 - 9:28AM

Volkswagen celebrates the one millionth Scirocco by producing an ultra-exclusive special edition model that will only be offered in two countries. Why is the new Scirocco so exclusive?

2014 Subaru Forester and BRZ set a blistering pace

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2013 - 7:45AM

The 2014 Subaru Forester and BRZ are selling like hot cakes in Canada and have reached the highest sales ever. What is drawing buyers to the two cars?

Nissan announces fastest-ever GT-R NISMO

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2013 - 10:09AM

Nissan is expanding the NISMO performance brand to include the Nissan GT-R NISMO that will be the flagship and the fastest-ever production GT-R. See what record they really want.

What makes LaFerrari the most attractive supercar on the planet [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2013 - 8:41AM

Ferrari design professionals have given the new LaFerrari super sports car a design language that makes it the best design in the world. See what award the supercar received.

Over 2,000 reasons to love Ford

By Aaron Turpen on May 3, 2013 - 11:07PM

The Ford plant in Kansas City, Missouri is expanding in a big way, thanks to blockbuster sales of the nation's best-selling pickup truck and the introduction of a U.S.-made commercial van.

The Lexus 2014 IS 350 F-Sport time trials. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Fast rides in 2014 Lexus IS models versus cars from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz

By Don Bain on May 3, 2013 - 7:25PM

As part of the 2014 Lexus IS introduction, attending members of the media were allowed to take several different 2014 Lexus IS models around a test course delineated by traffic cones and compare them to equivalent vehicles from competitors Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

Usher and 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series

See what high performance Mercedes Usher may be driving soon [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2013 - 5:34PM

International pop superstar Usher paid a visit to Mercedes-AMG Headquarters and performer meets performance. Was he there to help build his own 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series engine?

Bright headlights prompt another Toyota recall

By Anthony Faccenda on May 3, 2013 - 5:15PM

Toyota has announced the recall of certain model year 2007-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles because the auxiliary headlights do not comply with federal safety standards.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

Three new accessories that set the 2014 Mercedes CLA far apart

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2013 - 3:50PM

Mercedes-Benz pulls out all the stops with the 2014 CLA by featuring more than 170 new accessories that set the CLA Class far apart from the crowd.

Tesla tweaks Model S financing, giving higher resale value, and lower payments

By David Herron on May 3, 2013 - 2:51PM

After garnering criticism from the first version of the Model S financing program, Tesla Motors has tweaked the offering, giving even more guaranteed value.

How the 2013 WRX STI Rally car will help the everyday driver

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2013 - 1:47PM

When the 2013 Subaru WRX STI battles the harsh conditions at the Sno* Drift National Rally in Michigan, it helps the everyday driver in a big way.

The back end of the new Jaguar F-Type Coupe

Leaked patent drawings of the Jaguar F-Type Coupe look fantastic

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2013 - 1:45PM

The Jaguar F-Type is one smooth looking convertible but considering that top-down cruising isn’t for everyone, there have long been rumors that there is a hardtop version on the way – and thanks to the patent drawings shown below, we have our first look at the new Jaguar F-Type Coupe.

Why the BMW X1 is the best vehicle of the lower-middle class

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2013 - 10:39AM

The new 2013 BMW X1 is the class-winner in an important reliability category that all lower-middle class SUV buyers will be interested in knowing.

2013 VW Beetle and Jetta models have important changes buyers should watch for

By John Goreham on May 3, 2013 - 8:50AM

Starting soon, the Volkswagen Beetle Turbo, Beetle Convertible, and the Jetta GLI will have an important mid-year change buyers must watch for. Don't get caught with the old version.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo reaches two new performance heights [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2013 - 8:11AM

The all-new 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S models are celebrating a big anniversary and reach two new performance heights never seen before.

The 2014 Lexus IS models at Alamdea Naval Station. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

The evolution and marketing of the third-generation 2014 Lexus IS

By Don Bain on May 3, 2013 - 12:22AM

This week, Lexus invited select members of the media to discover, learn about and drive the new and highly improved 2014 Lexus IS during events staged in San Francisco at the decommissioned Alameda Naval Station.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car

Chevy leads the Indy 500 field for the 12th straight year with the 2014 Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2013 - 4:55PM

General Motors announced today that the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe will serve as the official pace car for this year’s 97th running of the famous Indianapolis 500 race – marking the 12th time that the Chevy sports car will lead the field to the green flag on the Brickyard.

Nissan Leaf soundly beats the Chevy Volt to lead US EV sales*

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2013 - 2:36PM

The Nissan Leaf posted strong numbers for the second month in a row, comfortably beating the Chevrolet Volt to lead the American electric vehicle segment in April 2013 sales – although you should take special note of the asterisk.

Houston car dealer supporting direct car sales exemption for Tesla Motors

By David Herron on May 2, 2013 - 1:29PM

Going against the Automobile Dealers Association, who is seeking to block Tesla's sales model around the country, a Houston area car dealer makes the case that Tesla should be allowed to sell cars directly to the public because it would increase consumer choice.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Mercedes SUV for sale on eBay

By Anthony Faccenda on May 2, 2013 - 12:33PM

An Alabama Nissan dealer is selling a Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV that they’ve just received as a trade in from Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.

Nissan announces significant price drops on seven models in U.S.

By Anthony Faccenda on May 2, 2013 - 10:43AM

Nissan has slashed prices on seven of its best-selling models in the U.S., including the 2013 Nissan Altima.

2014 Subaru Forester just made a huge leap forward

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2013 - 7:51AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is sizzling hot. What did Subaru do to the new crossover and what are buyers getting excited about?

Pricing for extremely limited 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition announced

By Aaron Turpen on May 2, 2013 - 12:14AM

Want one of the only 150 GT-R Track Edition street supercars coming out soon for the 2014 model year? Well, get your checkbook. It's gonna cost ya.

Gordon takes win at third SST in LA

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2013 - 6:59PM

Robby Gordon took both the qualifying and the race win at the third Stadium SUPER Trucks event in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. On a pavement/dirt mix, Gordon couldn't be stopped.

2 crashes prompt government safety probe of select Dodge Vipers

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2013 - 5:58PM

After receiving two reports of rear suspension system failures that lead to crashes in the Dodge Viper, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of some 2,500 units of the all American supercar – what could be the first step towards the government requiring the Chrysler Group to recall their high performance machine.

Next generation Volt will be $10k cheaper and profitable says GM CEO Akerson

By David Herron on May 1, 2013 - 5:25PM

Speaking at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference, G.M. chief executive Dan Akerson spoke about the company's sustainability efforts and greener vehicles. He said the next-generation Chevy Volt, due in 2015 or 2016, would cost less to build and finally be profitable.

Subscribe to