Automotive News (Page 949)

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.

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.

What makes the 2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 the extreme BRZ

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2014 - 7:09AM

The new 2014 Subaru BRZ GT300 is the extreme BRZ with close to 300 hp.

Mystery Honda crossover on road to New York International Auto Show

By Parks McCants on April 12, 2014 - 1:32PM

The world auto-press is a curious group. Finding themselves digging for the latest news often leads to short-lived,wild speculation. Thus is the case of Honda’s latest micro-crossover, A Vezel by any other name.

Nissan wants road warriors to go T to T

By Aaron Turpen on April 12, 2014 - 12:57PM

Want to caravan with Nissan and some of the coolest cars on the planet? Nissan is planning a road trip running from its headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee to the NISMO Fiesta in San Marcos, Texas.

2015 Nissan Versa Sedan to debut at New York - we have specs

By Aaron Turpen on April 12, 2014 - 12:34PM

The new Versa Sedan is set for unveil at the New York International Auto Show next week, but we have a photo and specifications. What updates are coming to this fast-selling little car?

Would you trade your Subaru WRX STI for a BRZ Rally car?

Would you trade your Subaru WRX STI for a BRZ STI Rally car?

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2014 - 9:01AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI is a Rally-bred race car. Why is Subaru rolling out a 2014 BRZ Rally car?

2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive BMW i3 / Leaf killer rolls off the line

2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive BMW i3 / Leaf killer ready to launch

By Denis Flierl on April 12, 2014 - 7:19AM

The first all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive has rolled off the assembly line in Germany.

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