Automotive News (Page 874)

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.

History of the Chevrolet Camaro Engines Part 2: 1970-1981

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2015 - 11:10AM

As part of our ongoing series detailing the engine history of the Chevrolet Camaro, we move to the second generation, which was the longest running era of the Camaro, covering the 1970 through 1981 models.

Is 2015 Subaru WRX/STI the best handling ever? [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2015 - 8:02AM

Subaru's goal: Create the best handling WRX and STI ever. The only question was, how.

2015 Ford Mustang Gets an Even Bigger Price in the UK

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2015 - 7:50PM

Back in December, we talked about the European pricing for the 2015 Ford Mustang and while that pricing applied specifically to the German market, it looks as though new Mustang buyers in the UK will be paying an even bigger price to rule the road in the newest American muscle car.

Jaguar hands out top awards to US retailers

By Joseph Scott on February 19, 2015 - 7:37PM

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) North America just awarded its top US retailers some very prestigious awards and it’s a rare honor to get one. Which dealers will win the top honors this year?

Hellcat Charger Beats the Best Sedans in the World (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2015 - 3:03PM

Since the day that the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat was introduced, the Chrysler Group has insisted that it was the quickest, fastest and most powerful 4-door production sedan in the world – but a new video shows the Hellcat Charger backing up that claim against five of the highest performance sedans in the world.

GM Talks Camaro Engines - We Detail 1st Generation

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2015 - 1:11PM

While General Motors has been unfortunately quiet about the upcoming 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro, the automaker has seemingly begun the slow teasing process for the 2016 model, running through a list of the engines that have motivated the classic Chevy muscle car since it was introduced for 1967.

Can you name this ugly vehicle that started Subaru’s AWD craze?

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2015 - 8:39AM

Subaru has achieved another significant milestone with the production of its 14 millionth All-Wheel Drive system. Can you name this iconic vehicle?

Subaru makes an 11 year-old boys wish come true

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2015 - 8:23AM

This month, Subaru and Make-A-Wish Utah made an 11 year-old boys wish come true. His name is Derek and he gets to go fishing in Alaska.

Still Plenty of Room for a New Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2015 - 2:10PM

While the Mustang community has turned all of its attention to the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R models, we should all keep in mind that there is plenty of room left in the company lineup for a new GT500 Mustang that would compete with the Hellcat Challenger.

Nissan Wins AdBlitz Super Bowl 2015

By Aaron Turpen on February 18, 2015 - 2:03PM

Nissan's "With Dad" Super Bowl ad won YouTube's AdBlitz 2015 this year.

2016 Nissan Titan interior at Detroit Auto Show

Why the 2016 Nissan Titan Doesn't Have a Floor Shifter

By Aaron Turpen on February 18, 2015 - 1:45PM

Nissan moved the shifter in the new 2016 Titan to the column. The reason why might surprise you with its Captain Obvious cliche.

The 4-Door Corvette Could Get Camaro 1LE Inspiration

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2015 - 1:05PM

In an effort to spur sales by improving performance capabilities, the Chevrolet SS sedan – the car once referred to by GM as the 4-door Corvette – could get a new handling package similar to the 1LE setup for the Camaro.

This 2017 Dodge Charger isn't Real

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2015 - 11:58AM

The image shown above of what is stated to be the 2017 Dodge Charger is not an image from the Chrysler Group and I can say without question that the car shown above will not be coming to your local Dodge dealership in 2017 – or ever.

2015 Subaru WRX STI wins Peno 2015 with skinny tires

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2015 - 9:05AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car wins Peno 2015. What’s up with the skinny tires?

2015 Subaru Outback earns Best Retained Value Award 6 years running

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2015 - 8:49AM

The 2015 Subaru Outback, has earned a Canadian Black Book (CBB) Best Retained Value Award in the mid-size car segment for the sixth consecutive year.

Jaguar’s new Heritage Race Series E-Type on track

Details emerge about Jaguar’s new Heritage Race Series

By Joseph Scott on February 17, 2015 - 10:44PM

The Jaguar Heritage Challenge Racing Series has released more details about the dates, classes, and eligible cars. Get your car tuned up and your vintage goggles ready and let’s hit the track.

The Slow Hellcat Challenger Owner Wants a Rematch with the Tesla

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2015 - 5:00PM

About a month back or so, a video hit YouTube showing a Tesla P85D beating the tar out of a poorly driven Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, but a new video showing that same 707 horsepower Challenger has it running proper quarter mile times – and reportedly wanting a rematch with the 691hp Tesla.

Minivan Shortage in North America this spring into summer

By Mike Thomas on February 17, 2015 - 4:31PM

I have been in the Car Business at a Large Ram Jeep Dodge Chrysler ( FCA ) Store for the past 13 years, and sales targets and objectives are mentioned on a daily basis. Who in the car business has not heard on a regular basis : “ Let's get these cars out for month end ! Got to hit our target.“

Cadillac ATS-V Options, Prices Revealed Online

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2015 - 2:06PM

General Motors has only offered up the base pricing for the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V sedan and coupe, but a posting in an enthusiast forum has offered up a look at some of the options for the high performance compact luxury car, as well as the pricing for those options.

The 2015 Ford Mustang is the Safest, Too

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2015 - 11:45AM

The 2015 Ford Mustang has gotten a great deal of attention for being the fastest, the most powerful and the most efficient Mustang ever, but with the announcement of the NHTSA crash test scores for the new pony car – the 2015 Mustang is also the safest ever.

Camaro6 Gets a Side View of the 2016 Camaro

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2015 - 10:18AM

General Motors hasn’t given us much to talk about with regard to the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, but the devout Chevy muscle car lovers at Camaro6 have gotten ahold of an image that gives us our best look yet at the basic profile and the rear quarter panel of the 6th gen car.

2015 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Subaru BRZ

2015 Subaru Legacy, Outback, BRZ receive accolades at Chicago Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2015 - 8:29AM

The Subaru brand received multiple awards at the Chicago Auto Show for 2015 Legacy, Outback and BRZ.

Subaru Boxer engine has 15 million reasons to celebrate 49th birthday [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2015 - 8:08AM

The Subaru Boxer engine hits the 15 million milestone in production. Can you name the first car it powered in 1966?

Jaguar, from C-Type Racing to F-Type Winning

By Joseph Scott on February 16, 2015 - 3:47PM

The legendary race cars from Jaguar may have paved the way for the more modern street cars today like the F-Type, but they have never forgotten their storied history birthed on-track.

Should James Bond drive a Jaguar F-Type?

By Joseph Scott on February 16, 2015 - 12:29PM

The British Spy known as James Bond is the definition of sophisticated swagger, so why not have him drive a new Jaguar F-Type. It’s the power he needs and the sexy style that Bond is known for.

There’s more to the BMW M4 DTM than a new livery

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2015 - 8:46AM

BMW Motorsport and Shell work together to produce high-performance oil for the BMW M4 DTM race cars.

How Subaru WRX STI went 14 miles on a rim alone to win rally stage

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2015 - 8:32AM

Subaru Rally Team USA uses Method wheels on the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI rally car. Can it really run on the rim only for extended periods?

BMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car with water injection revealed [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 16, 2015 - 8:16AM

BMW reveals the M4 MotoGP Safety Car that will be the “Official Car of MotoGP” in 2015. BMW says it will feature new water injection?

2015 Nissan Murano Takes US News, Motorweek Awards at Chicago Show

By Aaron Turpen on February 15, 2015 - 4:39PM

The 2015 Murano won both the coveted Motorweek Drivers' Choice Award and the U.S. News Best SUV for the Money at the Chicago Auto Show.

Subaru Japan announces 2015 BRZ tuner-ready model

By Denis Flierl on February 15, 2015 - 8:03AM

Subaru Japan announces improvements for the 2015 BRZ and a new customization model.

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