Automotive News (Page 1008)

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.

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Pikes Peak world record

Hyundai Genesis Coupe sets blistering world record run at Pikes Peak

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2013 - 5:33PM

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe has done it again this year by setting a new world record run to the summit of Pikes Peak.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder gets a price tag, plus a Hybrid

By Aaron Turpen on June 30, 2013 - 3:27PM

With a new 2013 refresh and the introduction of a hybrid option for 2014, the Nissan Pathfinder is poised to continue its rapid sales growth and its new MSRP will only help.

2014 Ram 1500 to have diesel option at low price point

By Aaron Turpen on June 30, 2013 - 3:02PM

The Ram 1500 will become the only light duty pickup to offer a diesel powertrain, giving it not only that distinction, but also the highest fuel efficiency in its class and at a price point not far removed from the base model's MSRP.

Watch the official 2014 Mazda3 reveal in New York [video]

By Denis Flierl on June 30, 2013 - 8:29AM

Mazda reveals the first video of the all-new 2014 Mazda3 when it was unveiled behind the scenes in New York and four other locations around the globe.

Rare James Bond Lotus Esprit submarine car goes up for auction

By Anthony Faccenda on June 29, 2013 - 6:35PM

The Lotus Esprit Series 1 featured in the classic James Bond film ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ will be up for grabs on September 8 courtesy of RM Auctions.

Honda re-recalling 685,000 Honda Fit hatchbacks for fire risks

By Anthony Faccenda on June 29, 2013 - 2:48PM

Honda has announced it will once again recall 2007-2008 Fit vehicles -- covered under a previous recall -- to address potential fire risks.

Mitsubishi recalls Outlander SUVs because sunroofs may detach while driving

By Anthony Faccenda on June 29, 2013 - 1:06PM

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is recalling certain Outlander Sport SUVs due to an issue with the vehicle’s panoramic sunroof assembly.

Meet the hottest Nissan GT-R in the world with 1000 hp

By Denis Flierl on June 29, 2013 - 7:34AM

The Hennessey HPE1000 2013 Nissan GT-R pumps out an incredible 1000 horsepower and is the hottest GT-R on the planet.

2014 Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition marks 60 years

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2013 - 5:58PM

A limited edition 2014 Corvette C7 will be launched in commemoration of the new seventh-generation Corvette. But you better hurry.

Ford Fusion from the print ad campaign. Image courtesy of Ford.

How thermal imaging helps Ford build quieter cars

By Don Bain on June 28, 2013 - 5:39PM

Ford is using thermal imaging technology – like that used by police and military units to find criminals and enemy combatants – to hunt down and eliminate air leaks in vehicle cabins with extreme prejudice.

2014 Nissan GT-R NISMO first of many high-performance road cars

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2013 - 1:20PM

NISMO is collaborating with Williams Advanced Engineering and along the lines of the 2014 GT-R NISMO, there are many more high-performance cars planned in the future.

2013 Scion FR-S attempts very risky first at Pikes Peak

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2013 - 11:53AM

Scion Racing gears up to take on Pikes Peak and is attempting a very scary first with the 2013 Scion FR-S race car.

2015 Ford Mustang may not be all that new and hot

By Denis Flierl on June 28, 2013 - 9:16AM

The all-new 2015 Ford Mustang may not have as radical a design as many had originally thought. What are designers saying it will look like?

Ford introduces the new F150 Tremor EcoBoost Sport Truck

By Patrick Rall on June 27, 2013 - 8:27PM

Today at a private event in Dearborn Michigan, the new Ford F150 Tremor was unveiled to the media - introducing the newest generation of Ford on-road sport trucks but unlike the old F150 Lightning that used a supercharged V8, the new F150 Tremor calls upon EcoBoost power.

Ford recalls three 2013 models over faulty door latches

By Anthony Faccenda on June 27, 2013 - 6:06PM

Ford has announced it is recalling certain 2013 Ford Taurus, Explorer and Lincoln MKS vehicles over a door latch problem.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel. Image © 2013 by AarononAutos.

Two reasons diesel cars cost less to operate

By Don Bain on June 27, 2013 - 6:04PM

A University of Michigan comparison of diesel cars to their gasoline variants shows significant cost savings across three to five years, despite the slightly higher cost of diesel fuel and vehicles.

2014 Cadillac ELR packs unusual technology in an EV

By John Goreham on June 27, 2013 - 6:00PM

When it is launched later this year the new Cadillac ELR will take away Tesla's exclusive claim to cool electric luxury cars.

Drayson Racing electrifies new world land speed record

By Aaron Turpen on June 27, 2013 - 1:16PM

The Drayson B12 69/EV Le Mans prototype has blasted through the previous 175 mph World Electric Land Speed Record with such a showing that it may be another forty years before it will be beaten again.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class four-door coupe

2014 Mercedes CLA Class combines pleasure and efficiency perfectly

By Denis Flierl on June 27, 2013 - 7:38AM

2014 Mercedes CLA sets new benchmarks in efficiency and driving pleasure and it’s called the new CLA 180 BlueEfficiency Edition.

UK's Teva Motors to design electric fleet trucks with Tesla born insight

By Don Bain on June 26, 2013 - 10:22PM

Teva Motors emerged during 2012 in the United Kingdom with its prime directive developing a 7.5 tonne Diesel Extended Range Electric Truck for the route delivery market and, in picking their development team, has named an engineer involved in the creation of the Tesla Roadster.

Michael Schumacher selling two of the rarest Ferraris in the world

By Anthony Faccenda on June 26, 2013 - 7:15PM

The Formula One legend is selling his personal Ferrari FXX and Enzo, priced at $2.6 million and $1.47 million respectively.

Feast your eyes on the all-new 2014 Mazda3

By Patrick Rall on June 26, 2013 - 1:09PM

Following an early online debut via a Czech website that ignored he embargo, Mazda has announced all of the juicy details on the 2014 Mazda3 along with a full complement of images of their sleek new C segment hatchback.

What will save your life in a side impact crash

By John Goreham on June 26, 2013 - 11:39AM

The IIHS explains why you are so much safer in a new car in one of the deadliest types of crash.

Michael Bay adds Pagani Huayra to already stacked Transformers 4 vehicle lineup

By Anthony Faccenda on June 26, 2013 - 9:57AM

The Pagani Huayra is the third Italian supercar to be cast in Transformers 4 – with the others being the Bugatti Grand Sport Vitesse and Lamborghini Aventador.

Subaru gives exclusive sneak peek at the new 2014 Legacy

By Denis Flierl on June 26, 2013 - 7:50AM

Subaru gives exclusive sneak peek at the 2014 Legacy sedan in a new interactive brochure. See what the new Legacy sedan is all about.

Why Infiniti shoppers should hold off on that G37 purchase and wait for the Q50

By John Goreham on June 25, 2013 - 8:02PM

2014 Infiniti Q50 priced slightly less than the outgoing G37. The weak engine is killed off and there is now a powerful hybrid option.

Joe Hinrichs/Ford F-150 line at Kansas City Plant. Image courtesy of Ford

Ford F-150 named Most American-Made for 2013

By Don Bain on June 25, 2013 - 6:38PM

In the global marketplace of today, American companies don't always make the most American cars, but this year Ford edged out Toyota in the Most American-Made Index.