Automotive News (Page 916)

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.

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.

Ford Insider: 2015 Mustang EcoBoost to pack 300hp, GT gets 475hp

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2013 - 1:37PM

According to a conversation between an enthusiast forum member and a Ford employee familiar with the 2015 Ford Mustang project, the new EcoBoost engine option should offer somewhere in the area of 300 horsepower while the 5.0L V8 could see its output climb to the range of 475hp.

Lamborghini super-SUV confirmed for production

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2013 - 12:35PM

Thanks to a tweet by EVO editor Harry Metcalfe, it has been confirmed that the Lamborghini Urus super sport utility vehicle has gotten the green light for production in 2017 and while that is still a couple years away – this is the first positive confirmation that Urus will indeed be built.

Amazing Gran Lusso Coupe shows future BMW design language

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2013 - 8:04AM

What happens when BMW and Pininfarina, two tradition-steeped automakers join forces? They produce the elegant and exclusive Gran Lusso Coupe. What does the one-off coupe tell us?

410 twin turbocharged reasons to buy the 2014 Cadillac XTS

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2013 - 12:37AM

It has been expected for some time that the 2014 Cadillac XTS would feature the same twin turbocharged V6 engine that was introduced with the 2014 Cadillac CTS but this morning GM made it official – with this twin turbo mill packing an awesome 410 horsepower.

The 2014 jaguar F-Type sports car. Photo © 2013 by Don Bain

Fans agree it's perfect time for new 2014 Jaguar F-type sports car

By Don Bain on May 15, 2013 - 12:27AM

The all-new Jaguar F-type sports car will begin to arrive at dealerships one week from today and over 50,000 potential buyers and 20,000 Facebook fans agree this event could not happen at a better time than one month before the Summer Solstice of 2013.

NTSB Chariman makes Drunk Driving Report

NTSB makes drunk driving elimination report on anniversary of horrible crash

By John Goreham on May 14, 2013 - 6:31PM

25 years ago a crash so shocking it bears remembrance happened. On its 25th anniversary the NTSB makes bold suggestions on what it will take to stop this problem.

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