Automotive News (Page 944)

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.

How long will electric vehicle batteries last? Tesla’s Roadster could be a guide

By Luke Ottaway on April 16, 2014 - 11:39AM

One of the most important questions to the electric vehicle industry does not have a clear-cut answer. However, certain factors such as temperature and charging habits are known to have a great effect and the Tesla Roadster provides intriguing real world data.

AMG launching 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT with two powerful cabin features

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2014 - 7:42AM

Mercedes-Benz gets ready to launch the all-new 2015 Mercedes-AMG GT this fall. What is that in the cabin?

First Look: 2015 Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross race car

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2014 - 6:43AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI RallyCross race car is being prepared by Vermont SportsCar and STI. The Global RallyCross season is getting close.

Honda latest safety campaign: Texting while driving can kill you

By Parks McCants on April 15, 2014 - 10:48PM

While Honda wasn’t as direct to the point as we are, the bottom line is that no fewer than 100,000 accidents per year are caused by drivers texting, while driving.

Dodge Announces Unique 1-Year Lease Plan for 2014 Challenger and Charger

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 4:38PM

The Chrysler Group has announced a new lease plan for the 2014 and 2015 Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger that should help spur sales to both Dodge muscle cars for the current model year and the next – including a 1-year lease deal that is unlike anything in the American auto industry today.

Chevrolet Camaro Wishes Ford Mustang a Happy 50th Birthday

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 2:55PM

The Ford Mustang turns 50 years old later this week and today General Motors posted an image of the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 with a set of candles and a friendly message wishing its bitter rival a happy 50th birthday.

Watch Ford Cut Up the 2015 Mustang GT Convertible for Empire State Building Stunt

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 2:16PM

Ford announced earlier this year that the 2015 Ford Mustang GT Convertible would be displayed atop the Empire State Building to celebrate the famous sports car’s 50th birthday and with that stunt scheduled to take place later this week – the Motor Company has offered up a video giving us a look at the preparation process.

Infiniti to debut two luxury performers at New York

By Aaron Turpen on April 15, 2014 - 1:59PM

Infiniti will unveil two new luxury vehicles at the New York auto show this week in a global display of luxurious performance.

Are the 2015 Lexus RC F and 2015 BMW M4 really competitors?

By John Goreham on April 15, 2014 - 1:58PM

We argue no. The car magazines will set it up that way. Who do you think the cars' designers would agree with?

Goodbye Murano, hello Murano - Nissan unveils all-new crossover ahead of New York

By Aaron Turpen on April 15, 2014 - 1:49PM

Nissan just unveiled the new 2015 Murano ahead of the New York show and it's a beaut. The halo cross in the automaker's lineup gets an all-new look and advanced technology.

Rick Hendrick Buys 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 #1 for $1,000,000 (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2014 - 1:26PM

The right to own 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe #1 was auctioned off this past weekend at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Palm Beach, Florida and as expected, NASCAR owner and diehard Chevrolet performance fan Rick Hendrick claimed the first Z06 with a show stopping bid of $1,000,000.

BMW i3 increases production to meet high demand, will double 2014 projections

By Luke Ottaway on April 15, 2014 - 12:43PM

The quirky electric city car with a luxury badge and price tag has been in high demand, and BMW is ramping up production to keep pace. The company now expects to double its initial projected sales of the i3 for 2014.

Musk - Model S underbody shield would have prevented fire even in violent Mexico crash

By Luke Ottaway on April 15, 2014 - 11:04AM

Elon Musk recently gave details on the fiery Model S crash in Mexico last year, and it is no small wonder the vehicle caught fire. Even still, Musk claims if that Model S had been outfitted with the current titanium and aluminum underbody shields there would have been no flames.

Volkswagen Announces Return of Durheimer to Bentley & Bugatti

By Mechele Dillard on April 15, 2014 - 9:37AM

Volkswagen will be replacing Dr. Wolfgang Schreiber with Wolfgang Durheimer, who was previously CEO of Bentley Motors and president of Bugatti for a short period.

LEVORG 2.0 GT-S sports tourer could preview WRX STI hatch

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2014 - 7:58AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru LEVORG is about to launch in Japan and Europe. It could be a preview of the new-generation Subaru WRX STI hatch.

Extreme Subaru WRX STI teased ahead of NYIAS is shrouded in secrecy

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2014 - 6:38AM

Subaru has released a teaser image of a new extreme 2015 WRX STI that they will unveil at the NYIAS.

Will Power's 'dirty driving' riles Team Honda 2014 Long Beach Grand Prix

By Parks McCants on April 14, 2014 - 8:32PM

Honda power dominated the first half of the 2014 Toyota Grand Prix at Long Beach, only to be sidelined by a major fender bender. HPD, Simon Pagenaud and Schmidt Motorsports is not happy about it.

First 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Raises a Half Mil to Feed the Hungry

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2014 - 5:27PM

This past weekend, an all black Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 rolled across the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Palm Beach Florida, serving as a stand in as bidders sought to win the right to own the very first 2015 Camaro Z/28 – with the winning bid raising an awesome $500,000 for charity.

Audi’s range anxiety-destroying electric SUV to feature wireless charging

By Luke Ottaway on April 14, 2014 - 5:11PM

Last week CEO Rupert Stadler provided further confirmation of Audi’s plan for a 2017 all-electric SUV with 370 miles of range and indicated the vehicle will be capable of charging without a plug.

Feds Drop Ford F150 EcoBoost Investigation

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2014 - 4:43PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially closed their investigation into the Ford F150 pickups powered by the popular EcoBoost V6 after deciding that there is no need to recall those 360,000 trucks due to a power loss issue - with no further action required by the automaker and that means no recall of their most popular pickup.

Sayonara MazdaSpeed 3, hope to see you again

By John Goreham on April 14, 2014 - 3:58PM

The 2013 MazdaSpeed 3 is about to be retired by Mazda with no replacement. Will the car be brought back?

2015 Ford Mustang GT and EcoBoost Models Get Recaro Seats

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2014 - 1:28PM

The folks at Recaro Automotive Seating announced this morning that the 2015 Ford Mustang will offer similar race-inspired Recaro bucket seats to those found in the 2014 Mustang along with other Ford performance models like the Fiesta ST and the Focus ST.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible is the First Ever Droptop Super-Vette

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2014 - 11:56AM

When the 2014 New York International Auto Show opens later this week, the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible will meet the world and when it does, it will mark the first time that General Motors has offered one of their modern Super-Vettes in convertible form – adding yet another item to the list of reasons why the C7 Corvette is so freakin’ awesome.

The Corvette Z06 Based C7.R Gets Historic First Win at Long Beach

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2014 - 10:49AM

The new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 based C7.R race car might have gotten a slower start than many expected, but none of that matters anymore as the new Corvette race car claimed what will likely be the first of many wins this past weekend at the TUDOR Sport Car Showcase at Long Beach.

Safety & Fuel Efficiency Leading 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Redesign

By Mechele Dillard on April 14, 2014 - 10:48AM

Volkswagen has made safety and aerodynamics top priorities in its redesign of the 2015 Jetta, but they didn't forget to include a few eye-catching features, as well.

Nissan to recall nearly a million vehicles for possible air bag failure

By Aaron Turpen on April 14, 2014 - 8:21AM

Nissan is cooperating with a NHTSA request for recall on nearly a million vehicles which have sensor issues that could cause non-deployment of airbags in an accident.

No cats were harmed during the making of this Mercedes-CLA-Class video!

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2014 - 8:02AM

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is set be the subject of a new TV ad launching this weekend in the UK.

STI makes a statement with 2014 Subaru BRZ Gymkhana Championship car

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2014 - 7:13AM

Subaru Tecnica International Inc., brought the 2014 Subaru BRZ All Japan Gymkhana Championship car to the "Hyper Meeting 2014.” How important is STI to Subaru?

You Only Live Once, unless you are an EV battery

By Luke Ottaway on April 13, 2014 - 8:35PM

The expression that enjoyed a brief but spectacular reign as the motto for our nation’s youth does not apply to the batteries of electric vehicles. Once the range of your EV falls to an unacceptable level, that battery will not simply get thrown away.

Three reasons 2015 Mercedes GLA-Class piles up the accolades

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2014 - 8:03AM

The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class continues to pile up awards around the globe. The new 2015 C-Class and A-Class also receive accolades.

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