Automotive News (Page 960)

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.

Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2015 V-Class MVP

Does the world really need another minivan? Mercedes V-Class is coming

By Denis Flierl on February 4, 2014 - 7:00AM

Mercedes-Benz introduces the all-new 2015 V-Class MVP with room for up to eight people. What sets this minivan apart from the rest?

Electric vehicles sales drop sharply in January

By John Goreham on February 3, 2014 - 8:57PM

US sales of the Leaf, Volt, Tesla Model S, and Prius Plug-in lost ground in January compared to their 2013 run rate.

Honda launches safety rating damage control via Super Bowl ad

By Parks McCants on February 3, 2014 - 8:31PM

Super Bowl Sunday television audiences found Hollywood tough guy Bruce Willis and Portlandia’s Fred Armisen spreading the word about Honda safety with 50 million viewers just like you.

Lexus sales speed up as Toyota stalls in January

By John Goreham on February 3, 2014 - 7:29PM

January was a down month for Toyota and Scion, but Lexus is still accelerating.

Nissan, Infiniti both report sales up in January despite weather slump

By Aaron Turpen on February 3, 2014 - 5:46PM

Despite the impact the hard weather had on automotive sales nationally in January, both Nissan and Infiniti are reporting record sales and increases for last month.

Ford to Build 55,000 more F Series Super Duty Pickups in Kentucky Annually

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2014 - 4:38PM

The Ford F Series is Ford Motor Company’s bestselling vehicle while also being the bestselling vehicle in the US auto industry for more than thirty years running and FoMoCo expects that the F Series will continue to grow. Thus, the massive American automaker has announced plans to increase production capacities for the Super Duty pickups by 15% - meaning that the company can build up to 55,000 more pickups each year.

2015 Ford Mustang Production Could Begin Much Later Than Expected

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2014 - 4:02PM

When Ford Motor Company chose to unveil the 2015 Mustang to the world in December it led many to believe that the newest Mustang would be ready to purchase exactly 50 years after the very first Mustang went on sale but a piece of new dealership information leads us to believe that the S550 Mustang will actually be reaching consumers much, much later than mid April.

The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a Masterpiece of Information Technology (Video)

By Patrick Rall on February 3, 2014 - 10:39AM

When the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 hits the road early next year it will pack an impressive collection of high tech features that should make it the best performing General Motors vehicle ever but it will also feature just as much technology in the cabin as any new car sold in the US.

Is 2014 Subaru Forester spot better than Super Bowl winning Budweiser ad?

Is Subaru Forester spot better than Super Bowl winning Budweiser ad?

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2014 - 7:52AM

The winner of the Super Bowl ad was the Budweiser “Puppy Love” commercial that won on USA TODAY's Ad Meter. Is the 2014 Subaru Forester ad better?

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6 at Super Bowl XLVIII

Should Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6 become official vehicle of the Seattle Seahawks?

By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2014 - 7:18AM

The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6 makes U.S. debut in New York for Super Bowl XLVIII and is there as the Seattle Seahawks trounced the Denver Broncos.

How 2014 Forester is “12th man” for Seattle Seahawk fans

By Denis Flierl on February 2, 2014 - 7:14AM

2014 Forester and Outback are favorites of the fans in Super Bowl cities Seattle and Denver. What are the advantages of the Forester for Seahawk fans?

Nissan has yet another year of impressive production gains

By Aaron Turpen on February 1, 2014 - 11:52PM

Nissan has announced its 2013 global production, sales and export figures and they are indicative of the carmaker's overall fast-growth strategy and prove that CEO Ghosn's plans for aggressive expansion are paying off.

Super Bowl cities Denver and Seattle love 2014 Subaru Outback and Forester

By Denis Flierl on February 1, 2014 - 7:28AM

Subaru is the most popular brand in the Super Bowl cities of the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. The 2014 Subaru Outback is number one for Denver fans, 2014 Forester in Seattle.

Toyota halts sales of Corolla, Camry, Sienna, Tundra, Tacoma, and Avalon over seat material

By John Goreham on January 31, 2014 - 9:07AM

Material used in seats with heaters is not approved for use in the US. Fire risk cited.

2014 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG

Mercedes CLA-Class says performance is alive and well

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2014 - 8:57AM

With the introduction of the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, it opened doors for the A 45 AMG and CLA 45 AMG. Mercedes-AMG sees a record year.

2015 Subaru Legacy revealed ahead of Chicago Auto Show

Coupe-like 2015 Legacy revealed ahead of Chicago Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2014 - 7:22AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Legacy flagship model will make its world debut at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show on February 6.

You can’t buy Honda’s 2014 Fit EV in North America

By Parks McCants on January 31, 2014 - 12:33AM

While that may read a bit strangely to the Honda loyal and electric car enthusiasts, Honda’s only true electric car available in North America is not for sale. Today we look at the 2014 Fit EV.

Ground-breaking 3-cylinder engine powers 'electric' ZEOD RC

By Aaron Turpen on January 30, 2014 - 3:40PM

A ground-breaking new engine from Nissan's research and development team will be the powerplant inside the new ZEOD RC race car for Le Mans. Learn about this engine and why it's so extraordinary.

Production styling of Lexus LF-NX Turbo even more exciting than concept

By John Goreham on January 30, 2014 - 10:40AM

During a recent presentation Lexus showed a slide of the production version of the new LF-NX crossover.

2014 Subaru Forester: If it’s not broken, don’t fix it

By Denis Flierl on January 30, 2014 - 7:37AM

Subaru’s two top selling models, the 2014 Forester and XV Crosstrek have collected more awards in Scotland. What’s going on up north?

Tesla Model S vs. Corvette - Why we love this matchup

By John Goreham on January 29, 2014 - 3:35PM

Is a Tesla Model S drag racing a Corvette a fair fight? Why not?

You Can Help Chevrolet Donate a Million Dollars to the American Cancer Society

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2014 - 2:47PM

You can help Chevrolet donate one million dollars to support breast cancer research without doing anything more than click a link through your Facebook or Twitter profile as part of the new Purple Your Profile fundraising campaign.

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R Daytona Debut Doesn't Go So Well

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2014 - 1:05PM

The new Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R made its racing debut this past weekend at the first leg of the 2014 Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge and much like their bigger brothers in the Rolex 24, the new Camaro race cars didn’t have the success that the teams had hoped.

Why a compressed natural gas plug-in electric hybrid makes sense

By John Goreham on January 29, 2014 - 12:52PM

Since the Prius arrived about 14 years ago all of the hybrids in America have been gasoline electric. Why not marry the two cleanest methods of propulsion we have?

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class four door coupe

2014 Mercedes CLA already receiving recognition from unlikely places

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2014 - 7:55AM

The all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is already getting awards, but from an unlikely place.

Lingenfelter Builds Chevy Silverado Fans a Proper Ford F150 Raptor Fighter

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2014 - 7:59PM

Since the Ford F150 SVT Raptor was introduced, Chevrolet Silverado fans haven’t been able to do any more than piece together a truck that will compete with the Raptor but the folks at Lingenfelter are looking to change that with their new Chevrolet Reaper package.

Ford Inks Deal for High Performance Goodyear Tires on 2015 Mustang V6 and EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2014 - 2:52PM

As information on the 2015 Ford Mustang continues to trickle out of just about every automotive stream in the industry we have learned that the new base V6 and EcoBoost Mustangs will ride on Goodyear tires that should further increase the performance capabilities of these non-V8 models.

Should you be concerned the Prius C failed this new test?

By John Goreham on January 28, 2014 - 2:27PM

Shoppers considering a Prius C should be aware that the car rated poor on a new crash test. Here is the scoop on why they should still consider the Prius C.

The Hennessey Twin Turbo 2014 Corvette Stingray Screams on the Dyno

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2014 - 1:50PM

We have already watched the new Hennessey Corvette Stingray with the HPE600 package break the 200mph barrier and today we get to watch as the Texas tuner unleashes their HPE700 package for the 2014 Corvette Stingray on the dyno – with very impressive aural output.

2015 Subaru WRX carves a mountain canyon road

2015 Subaru WRX vs 2014 Ford Focus ST: Who wins?

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2014 - 8:00AM

Motor Trend takes the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX and pits it against the 2014 Ford Focus ST. Which one is best to drive?

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