Automotive News (Page 899)

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.

2015 Lexus RC F and BMW M4 basically tie on racetrack

By John Goreham on October 29, 2014 - 6:13PM

The BMW M4 is a much faster car on a racetrack than the Lexus RC F, right? Not according to MotorTrend’s time which rounded to the second.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is Back on The Ring - Now in Laguna Blue

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2014 - 4:16PM

A few weeks back we brought you the news that the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 had crashed while testing on the Nürburgring, but there is good news for GM fans hoping for a new track record – the C7 Corvette Z06 is back to work on “The Ring”, this time in Laguna Blue and with the new 8-speed automatic transmission.

2015 Toyota Tacoma Tundra 4Runner TRD Pro

2015 Toyota Tundra 4Runner and Tacoma off-road trucks a focus at SEMA

By John Goreham on October 29, 2014 - 2:18PM

Toyota will be bringing a lot of trucks to the SEMA show. Here’s what to expect.

New Mitsubishi Mirage gets best fuel economy of any non-hybrid car in America

By Denis Flierl on October 29, 2014 - 8:26AM

The top-rated non-hybrid new car with the best gasoline mileage rating in the U.S. is not a Honda or Toyota. It’s the fuel-stingy 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage.

2nd new oil consumption lawsuit suddenly filed against Subaru

By Denis Flierl on October 29, 2014 - 7:19AM

A 2nd class-action oil consumption lawsuit has been filed against Subaru of America. The popular 2014 Subaru Forester is on the list. Which other vehicles are included?

2016 Chevrolet Volt is better in almost every way, but two crucial unknowns remain

By Luke Ottaway on October 28, 2014 - 8:03PM

GM has said that the second-generation Volt set to debut at the North American International Auto Show in January will be better in every way. After today’s press event detailing many of the impressive changes in the 2016 Volt, two major questions are still unanswered.

Predictions on How GM Will Roll Out the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2014 - 6:42PM

The next generation Chevrolet Camaro is expected to arrive for the 2016 model year after a Detroit debut in January, but I don’t think that we will see any premium performance models until after the high volume models have hit showrooms – unless GM has a monster Camaro that will challenge Dodge’s Hellcat.

Lexus Toyota top Consumer Reports Initial Quality Survey

The surprising reason Lexus and Toyota top the 2014 Consumer Reports Quality Survey

By John Goreham on October 28, 2014 - 5:26PM

Of course Lexus and Toyota do all the easy things right. However, it is something new that they can do that most of the other brands still struggle to get right.

2015 Ford Mustang Featured in New Shirt Series

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2014 - 1:57PM

The 2015 Ford Mustang has quickly built the same passionate following as every other Mustang in the last 50 years and to help lovers of the 2015 Mustang show off the vehicle that they love so much – Ford has rolled out a new collection of t shirts sporting the face of the 2015 model and a few from generations past.

Entirely new Mazda CX-3 crossover announced for possible 2015 launch

By John Goreham on October 28, 2014 - 1:55PM

Mazda joints the cute-ute club by bringing in a small crossover to compete with Honda HR-V and Nissan Juke.

2015 Dodge Viper Production to Resume on Booming Sales

By Patrick Rall on October 28, 2014 - 1:12PM

The Chrysler Group had suspended production of the Dodge Viper a few months back when inventory levels were reaching extremely high levels, but the new pricing schedule has improved sales enough that the company will begin production of the 2015 Viper in November – although only the less expensive models will be built at first.

Toyota Unintended Accelleration Economic Loss Settlement

Toyota unintended acceleration settlement - Who does this make happy?

By John Goreham on October 28, 2014 - 12:22PM

A writer and Toyota/Lexus owner gets his slice of the Toyota Economic Loss Settlement pie.

Is Ford going to surprise us with a long-range electric vehicle?

By Luke Ottaway on October 28, 2014 - 11:15AM

Actions speak louder than words in the auto industry, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles. But what if those actions are going on behind the scenes?

New Subaru BRZ achieves top safety rating from NHTSA

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2014 - 7:48AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ is a sports car that’s high on the fun to drive meter, and it’s also a safe vehicle on the road. What safety rating did it just achieve?

See how to effortlessly build your own 2015 GLA-Class on Instagram [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2014 - 7:03AM

The new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is arriving now and you can build your own on Instagram. Watch the video to find out how.

2015 Honda CR-Z: Despite reports surprisingly fun to drive

By Parks McCants on October 28, 2014 - 4:50AM

Although I like the sports-coupe look of Honda’s last standing 2 door hybrid hatch, I was prepared to be disappointed by it’s overall performance; I stand corrected.

Ride Along as I Throw the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Around a Road Course

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2014 - 6:24PM

Last week, I had a chance to travel to Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia to test the incredible 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and while my drive impressions for the world’s most powerful, the world’s quickest and the world’s fastest 4-door sedan will be available later this week – today I bring you a quick video of the testing at the race track.

Tesla owners exemplify best form of advertising in response to Iowa test drive ban

By Luke Ottaway on October 27, 2014 - 3:56PM

As Tesla continues to fight for the right to sell vehicles direct to consumers on a state-by-state basis, Model S owners in Minnesota got together to bring the Tesla experience to their neighbors to the south.

Listen to the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Roar with Help from Roush (Video)

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2014 - 3:30PM

We recently brought you a first look at the Roush version of the 2015 Ford Mustang lineup and today, we offer you a chance to hear the 2015 Mustang GT roar when equipped with the exhaust system that comes with the Roush RS2 Mustang.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Recalled for Two Unrelated Safety Risks

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2014 - 2:18PM

General Motors has issued a pair of recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray due to two separate and unrelated safety risks that were initially the cause for a stop sale order when the 2015 models first began reaching dealerships last month, but around 900 examples of the affected Corvettes did reach consumers so a recall was necessary.

A Detailed Look at the Production-Friendly Dodge Challenger T/A Concept

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2014 - 12:06PM

The Dodge Challenger T/A Concept will make its grand debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas next month, but we got a chance to check it out a bit early at the Chrysler Headquarters which means that you won’t have to wait until SEMA to find out what makes this Challenger Concept unique from the rest of the 2015 models.

Amazing Lexus RX 350 crash proves vehicle's safety

By John Goreham on October 27, 2014 - 11:12AM

An elderly woman in Hawaii drove her Lexus RX 350 off a 4-story building, landed upside down, and not only lived, but exited the vehicle herself. Why this is no surprise.

Why Subaru needs to rename the 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2014 - 8:29AM

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek hybrid will arrive in December, but Subaru needs to rename their first-ever hybrid.

Why Japan finally gets new 2015 Outback/Legacy now months after U.S.

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2014 - 8:05AM

Following the launches of the 2015 Subaru Outback and Legacy in the U.S., Japan finally gets the new models. Why do buyers in Japan have to wait?

Will the first actual Model S competitor come from Porsche?

By Luke Ottaway on October 26, 2014 - 10:37PM

Though there are quite a few electric cars available today, none are direct competitors of the Tesla Model S. We may see a true challenger from Porsche as early as 2018.

Cummins Shows Turbine Design for 2016 Nissan Titan Diesel Engine

By Aaron Turpen on October 25, 2014 - 3:43PM

When the Nissan Titan debuts in Detroit with its new 550 lb-ft diesel engine, it will feature high power output in no small measure thanks to the innovative new turbine design Cummins has created for the powerplant.

2015 Acura TLX features best in class frame rigidity and safety

By Parks McCants on October 25, 2014 - 3:30PM

As automotive journalist we've all had that aha moment of realization when driving a new release for the first time. Today we look at why Acura TLX frame rigidity and safety is the most advanced in the segment.

Spa May Try to Block Infiniti Eau Rouge trademark

By Aaron Turpen on October 25, 2014 - 3:11PM

On November 4, the U.S. Patent Office will open up Nissan's trademark application for complaints and the race track from which the Eau Rouge takes its name will likely contest the filing.

2015 Mercedes C-Class realized quantum leaps in technology

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2014 - 9:22AM

2015 Mercedes C-Class has been honored as the best import vehicle in Japan. What impressed the judges the most?

Subaru announces new dynamic Forester STI will be revealed soon

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2014 - 7:40AM

Subaru will introduce the new 2015 Forester STI soon. Will we see it here in the U.S.?

Subscribe to