Automotive News (Page 934)

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.

250 hp turbo Subaru BRZ overtakes best challengers and wins

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2014 - 7:11AM

As the 2015 Subaru BRZ production car launches, the sports coupe is making inroads into racing around the globe.

July is a largely positive mixed bag for plug-in vehicle sales

By Luke Ottaway on August 4, 2014 - 10:38PM

The month of July saw electric vehicle sales in the United States continue a strong 2014, but the third highest-selling month of the year had its ups and downs among the individual cars available.

Are turbo gas engines and diesels killing Volkswagen America?

By John Goreham on August 4, 2014 - 6:53PM

In the US market VW and Mazda now have the same rate of sales selling the same sized and priced vehicles. One automaker uses turbos on every model, and one uses none. One has very few models and one many.

A Closer Look at the 2015 Ford F150 FX4 Details

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 6:31PM

The recently released 2015 Ford F150 Appearance Guide revealed that the FX4 Off-Road package will return for the next generation F150, but the new FX4 will be marketed in a new way with a bigger emphasis on off-road performance for every 2015 model sold.

A New Look at the Possible 2016 Chevrolet Camaro Engines, Power Figures

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 4:30PM

We expect that the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro which will likely arrive for the 2016 model year will be powered by a V6, a naturally aspirated V8 and a supercharged V8, the reveal of the 2015 Ford Mustang and 2015 Dodge Challenger power figures leads us to take a guess as to the power figures of the 2016 Camaro when it arrives sometime next year.

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Weighs 4,439lbs

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 2:23PM

Since we learned that the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would have 707 horsepower from a new supercharged Hemi, the critics have demanded to know the weight and not surprisingly, the Hellcat Challenger is pretty heavy with a curb weight of 4,439lbs – but that weight is hardly noticeable whether you are blasting down the quarter mile or rocketing around a road course.

Next Gen Ford Super Duty Burns in Public, Melts Like Aluminum

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 1:32PM

Reports flooded the internet this morning that a next generation Ford F Series Super Duty pickup prototype test truck had caught fire and literally burned to the ground – and that the result of the towering inferno was melting action that suggest that the Super Duty will use similar aluminum panels to those used on the 2015 F150.

A True Sign of the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Excellence - Clarkson Likes It

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2014 - 12:24PM

Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson is quick to speak ill of cars that he doesn’t like but when the Brit recently climbed into the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the outcome was quite a surprise – as the globally infamous, outspoken automotive personality loved the new Corvette.

2015 Subaru Forester reaches 2 new significant milestones

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2014 - 8:04AM

The 2015 Subaru Forester keeps blistering the pavement as the SUV contributes significantly to the company’s strong July.

3 reasons why you can’t beat the improved 2015 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2014 - 7:04AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI are setting new records in Canada. Why is WRX and WRX STI so popular?

Musk raises expectations for Tesla with more bold statements

By Luke Ottaway on August 4, 2014 - 12:25AM

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is always one to think big and talk big. He usually delivers, too, which is what makes a couple of his comments from Thursday’s conference call so interesting.

Announcing pricing and launch timing on eagerly awaited 2015 GLA-Class

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2014 - 7:38AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class pricing has been announced. Just how affordable is the new compact luxury SUV?

1 powerful reason Subaru says no to a fun BRZ convertible model

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2014 - 6:40AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ sports coupe has best July ever sales. Why don’t they offer a fun convertible model?

Nissan LEAF sales pummel the market with growth

By Aaron Turpen on August 3, 2014 - 1:47AM

Nissan LEAF sales were up so high, they set more than just another sales record for July, but saw high double-digit percentage growth to boot.

2015 Acura TLX GT effort red flagged Mid-Ohio

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2014 - 4:20PM

The 2015 Acura TLX GT looked at home in the midst of international and domestic superstars. the 11th round of PWC was red flagged for rain and ended. We think Acura would have dominated Mid-Ohio in rain conditions.

Why 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution fans are feeling blue today

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2014 - 9:50AM

The all-new 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is getting ready to launch and fans are feeling blue. Why are fans discouraged?

Smokin’ hot 2015 Subaru WRX STI is seeing remarkable sales

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2014 - 8:00AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI is a hot commodity at Subaru dealers across the nation. Can you find one?

Roush Teases Their 2015 Ford Mustang - We Reveal More with Crude Editing

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 6:07PM

The Ford tuning experts at Roush have released the first teaser image of their modified 2015 Ford Mustang in a shadowy picture which, with some very crude photo editing, we have lightened up to show more than what the pictures that was posted online reveals.

Camaro Crushes Mustang in July Sales, Builds Big Lead in Annual Race

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 5:26PM

For the 4th straight month and the 5th time this year, there were more Chevrolet Camaro models sold than any other sports car in America – comfortably crushing both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger while also building the lead in the annual sales race.

The 707hp Dodge Charger Hellcat Could Debut at the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2014 - 4:11PM

Based on comments made by Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis, it seems as though the 707 horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat could make its grand debut at the 2014 Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit, with the official announcement coming on Tuesday and the public debut of the car coming on Saturday, August 16th.

Upcoming Lexus IS 200t will be more than 1 second faster to 60 MPH

By John Goreham on August 1, 2014 - 3:50PM

Based on our analysis, the upcoming IS 200t will have a significant improvement in acceleration over the IS 250 when the new Lexus 2-liter turbocharged engine is introduced in the sedan.

Acura 2015 TLX buzz gains momentum Mid-Ohio

By Parks McCants on August 1, 2014 - 2:31PM

2015 TLX GT comes up against a pack of international supercars at this weekends Pirelli World Challenge Series, Mid-Ohio. Can a four wheel drive HPD V6 give Bentley, Ferrari and Porsche a run for the money? We believe it can.

Win a Nissan in the Keep Summer Rolling Sweepstakes

By Aaron Turpen on August 1, 2014 - 11:49AM

Loyal Nissan owners will already be fans of the Keep Summer Rolling Service Sweepstakes held every year. New owners, here's your chance to win too!

2015 Lexus NX 200t will dominate the premium crossover market

By John Goreham on August 1, 2014 - 11:48AM

Torque News spent two days with the new Lexus NX crossover line. That was more than enough time to develop our first impressions and predict this vehicle’s future success.

Affordable 2015 Lancer is Top Safety Pick, Lancer Evolution gets left out

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2014 - 7:08AM

The new 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer has been named a IIHS Top Safety Pick. Why didn’t 2015 Lancer Evolution get the award?

Tesla beats quarterly sales estimate again, expects big volumes by end of 2015

By Luke Ottaway on July 31, 2014 - 6:21PM

Though overshadowed by big Gigafactory news, Tesla released strong second quarter sales numbers and repeated its lofty target for the end of the year.

Gigafactory takes big step forward as Panasonic signs contract with Tesla

By Luke Ottaway on July 31, 2014 - 6:11PM

It was a big news day for Tesla – in addition to releasing strong second quarter sales numbers, the company announced the long-awaited Gigafactory deal with battery supplier Panasonic.

2015 Acura TLX sets new benchmark for mid level sport luxury performance

By Parks McCants on July 31, 2014 - 4:09PM

A tall order but Acura engineering has achieved something that automotive manufacturers can only hope to achieve. They’ve set the new manufacturing benchmark for a very competitive automotive segment. The 2015 TLX will change the way you perceive economy driven fuel economy, luxury and performance.

GM Could Beat the Viper with a Slightly More Powerful 2016 Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 2:35PM

While the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will likely prove to be the performance leader in the American supercar segment, adding a bit more power to the Corvette Stingray in the near future could allow the far less expensive Chevy sports car to knock off the mighty Dodge Viper in almost any performance venue.

Range Rover Sport SVR Sets Stage for Showdown with Hellcat Jeep

By Patrick Rall on July 31, 2014 - 2:00PM

Now that the new Range Rover Sport SVR has set the new Nürburgring SUV record, there is a clear competitor for a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Hellcat, as a 707 horsepower Jeep would very likely challenge the Range Rover on the world’s most grueling race course – the Nürburgring.

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