Automotive News (Page 904)

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.

Firestone's fight against Ebola in Liberia seems to be working

By John Goreham on October 7, 2014 - 9:32AM

Unlike government efforts in the broader fight, Firestone's 80,000 person community is doing well fighting back the Ebola disease using its own resources.

The Nissan LEAF is now profitable – sort of

By Luke Ottaway on October 7, 2014 - 9:23AM

Comments by Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn indicate that the Nissan LEAF has at last moved into the black, although it will be a while before the up-front investment is recovered.

Subaru BRZ GT300 starts far behind but catches top cars to finish 5th

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2014 - 8:35AM

The Subaru BRZ GT300 has to start round 7 in the 22nd position. How did they claw their way back at the finish?

SRTC gets significantly more speed out of the 2015 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2014 - 6:53AM

Subaru Rally Team Canada gets another podium with their all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI. How did they get more speed out of the STI?

Decoding the secret messages hidden by Lexus in the 2015 RC F

By John Goreham on October 6, 2014 - 7:27PM

The new 2015 Lexus RC F has some insider messages we would like to make you aware of.

The 2016 Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid will be no ELR

By Luke Ottaway on October 6, 2014 - 5:48PM

Cadillac is planning to introduce a plug-in hybrid version of its upcoming CT6 large sedan next year. What we do know is that the luxury saloon will not bear much resemblance to the other Cadillac plug-in, the ELR.

The 2015 Ford Mustang by Roush is All Show, Some Go

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2014 - 4:13PM

Roush has pulled the wraps off of their take on the 2015 Ford Mustang and in addition to a body kit that gives the Roush Mustang a unique, aggressive look that differs quite a bit from the factory issued Mustang in V6, the EcoBoost and the V8 GT form – but these new models don’t come with any additional power compared to the standard issue Ford Mustang.

Breaking: Dodge Kills Factory Viper Race Program

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2014 - 2:59PM

File this story under “U” for Unbelievable as less than an hour after I published my piece about the Dodge Viper winning the driver and team championship for the 2014 IMSA United SportsCar Championship series – the Chrysler Group has announced that they will discontinue the factory backed Viper racing program immediately.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Crashes During Nürburgring Record Run

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2014 - 1:54PM

Last week we had our first video showing the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 lapping the famed German Nürburgring and today, we have our first image of the new C7 Z06 badly crashed at the Nürburgring – an accident which was rumored to have happened while General Motors was working on setting a new record time with the “most track capable Corvette ever”.

Wittmer, Goossens and Hunter-Reay celebrate

Dodge Viper Beats Corvette for GTLM Driver, Team Championships

By Patrick Rall on October 6, 2014 - 12:47PM

The Dodge Viper and the Chevrolet Corvette went head to head this past weekend to decide the champion for the 2014 IMSA United SportsCar Championship in the GTLM class and when the 10 hour race at Road Atlanta came to an end – Team Viper had claimed their 6th podium spot in the last 7 races to win both the team and driver’s title.

Tesla Model S gets lane departure warning, plus a curious feature

By Luke Ottaway on October 6, 2014 - 11:32AM

Tesla has finally implemented one long-overdue active safety feature in the Model S, known as lane departure warning. But the other feature arriving simultaneously is a bit of an eyebrow-raiser.

How you can win a 24-month lease on a new 2015 Mercedes CLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2014 - 7:27AM

Would you like to win a 24-month lease on a brand-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four-door coupe? Here’s how.

2015 Subaru WRX/STI attracts larger than ever group of conquest customers

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2014 - 7:02AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX/STI was designed to attract a wider audience to the brand. How is it working out for Subaru?

Octogenarian Los Angeles Professor loves 2015 Honda Fit

By Parks McCants on October 5, 2014 - 1:48PM

Not your run of the mill octogenarian, L.A. Trade Tech’s Gwen McCants commutes from Whittier to Downtown L.A. in a manual transmission 2009 Honda Fit. After a trial drive, We asked Gwen’s opinion of the 2015 Fit; she was very favorably impressed.

Ettore Bugatti Unveils as Final Legends Model in Paris

By Aaron Turpen on October 5, 2014 - 1:14AM

The Paris Motor Show has been full of automotive unveilings and hot new products, but few were as anticipated as was the last of the final Bugatti Legends Edition models.

8 track-ready features on Mercedes-AMG C63 S are illuminated in Paris

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2014 - 10:42AM

The sports pinnacle of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class line-up was unveiled in Paris called the Mercedes-AMG C63 S. What makes it track-ready?

See how you can thoroughly individualize new 2015 Mercedes C-Class

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2014 - 8:54AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class can be accessorized beyond belief. What can you get to individualize the new-generation C-Class?

Even in a Down Month Corvette Crushes Porsche 911 and Viper Combined

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2014 - 8:02PM

Even though the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray had a slow month while both the Porsche brand and the Dodge Viper had strong months, the GM sports car still outsold its closest competitors in the US market by a massive margin – even if you combine the sales numbers of the Porsche cars and the Viper.

New Nissan Pulsar and Pulsar NISMO Rock Paris

By Aaron Turpen on October 3, 2014 - 3:46PM

The all-new Pulsar five-door hatchback is poised to light up the European compact market with both its standard and its sport-tuned NISMO model.

New 2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO Launches Into Paris

By Aaron Turpen on October 3, 2014 - 3:29PM

The Paris Motor Show sees many new introductions for Europe, including the re-designed 370Z NISMO which follows the updates given to the flagship GT-R NISMO.

Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat Hemi Secrets Uncovered

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2014 - 2:35PM

I recently had a chance to attend an in-depth walk-through of the new Hellcat Hemi with SRT drivetrain engineer Chris Cowland and I learned that the true secret to the new Challenger and Charger making 707 horsepower safely all comes down to cooling – with unique features throughout the engine bay working together to keep the most powerful American production motor ever running as cool as possible.

4 reasons why Subaru needs to launch a new turbo BRZ STI

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2014 - 11:51AM

The Subaru brand is flying high,but the 2015 Subaru BRZ can’t get off the ground. What does Subaru need to do with the two-door sports coupe?

Introducing the Special Edition 2015 Subaru WRX STI “Red Dragon” [video]

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2014 - 8:29AM

ESX Motorsports takes the 2015 Subaru WRX STI and turns it into the ultra-exclusive 2015 Subaru ESX STI “Red Dragon” Edition. Where can you buy one?

Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Showcases Audacious Futurism in Paris

By Aaron Turpen on October 3, 2014 - 2:06AM

The beautiful exterior design of the car Infiniti says will become its future flagship has now been revealed to just be the eye candy covering the luscious near-futurism of the Inspiration's intent.

717hp Hennessey 2015 Ford Mustang HPE700 is Ready to Battle the Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2014 - 7:23PM

The first information on the Hennessey tuned 2015 Ford Mustang HPE700 have hit the internet and while it is the most powerful next generation Mustang we have seen thus far – the official performance numbers still fall almost exactly even with the official performance numbers for the heavier and less powerful Dodge Challenge SRT Hellcat.

The Lamborghini Asterion may be the world’s most desirable plug-in vehicle

By Luke Ottaway on October 2, 2014 - 3:11PM

This week at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Lamborghini almost reluctantly showed off a plug-in hybrid beast called the Asterion. It only exists because of regulations, but we’re glad it does.

2015 Chevrolet Camaro Spring Special Edition

Help Chevrolet Name the 2015 Spring Special Edition Camaro

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2014 - 2:43PM

General Motors has offered up the first look at the 2015 Chevrolet Spring Special Edition Camaro in a new Emerald Green exterior hue that has not been used on the Camaro before and in honor of National Name Your Car Day – Chevy wants your help in naming this dark green muscle car.

Dodge Viper Sales Boom with New Low Pricing

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2014 - 12:39PM

Last month we reported that the 2015 Dodge Viper would get a big price decrease that would also impact 2014 models sitting on dealership lots around the country and not surprisingly, the new lower prices have led to a spike in Viper sales – allowing the Mopar supercar to have its best sales month since being introduced for the 2013 model year.

Musk ready to “unveil the D” and another surprise next week – what will it be?

By Luke Ottaway on October 2, 2014 - 11:56AM

Last night Elon Musk got the internet excited with a tantalizing (and unintentionally suggestive) tweet involving the letter D and “something else.” Let the speculation blitz begin.

Mazda confirms 2016 Miata engine, most get it wrong

By John Goreham on October 2, 2014 - 10:54AM

Mazda has confirmed the new 2016 MX-5 Miata 2-liter engine for North America. Why so many other outlets report it wrong.

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