Automotive News (Page 961)

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.

Maserati Ghibli debuts in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit anniversary issue

By Aaron Turpen on February 22, 2014 - 11:43PM

This is Maserati's 100th year and happens to be the 50th anniversary of the most popular Sports Illustrated annual offering, the Swimsuit edition.

2015 Subaru WRX STI takes on Laguna Seca and canyon roads [video]

By Denis Flierl on February 22, 2014 - 8:10AM

MotorWeek takes on the twisting canyon roads of California and the world-famous Laguna Seca Raceway with the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI.

BMW ramps i3 production slower than expected, carbon body parts blamed

By Armen Hareyan on February 21, 2014 - 8:34PM

The BMW i3 has recently received the International Paul Pietsch Award as one of the most daring projects in automotive history. It goes without saying that innovation typically comes at a price, particularly when it's of the daring kind.

The 2014 Callaway Camaro Z/28 is a 652hp Monster That Will Conquer All Tracks

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2014 - 3:03PM

If you were thinking about buying a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 but you felt that (somehow) the 505 available horsepower just wasn’t enough you are in luck – as Callaway Cars has just announced a limited edition package that increases the output of the Z/28’s LS7 engine up to a whopping 652 horsepower.

The 2015 Ford Mustang Doesn't Look Great as a Wagon

By Patrick Rall on February 21, 2014 - 2:21PM

Ford has designed the 2015 Mustang to appeal on a global level and while a hatchback model has been discussed we can only hope that it either doesn’t come to volition or it at least doesn’t look like the car shown above – as this 2015 Ford Mustang Wagon is a little funny looking to say the least.

Subaru will unveil new VIZIV 2 Concept car at the 84th Geneva Motor Show.

Subaru to debut three new eye-catching cars at Geneva Auto Show

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2014 - 9:02AM

Subaru will unveil two new 2015 WRX STI performance cars and a new VIZIV 2 Concept car at the 84th Geneva Motor Show.

European spec 2015 WRX STI launching with 2.0-liter turbo engine

European spec 2015 WRX STI may launch with a monumental engine surprise

By Denis Flierl on February 21, 2014 - 7:45AM

The all-new European spec 2015 Subaru WRX STI will make its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. It could be coming with a few surprises.

McLaren returning to North America's race tracks

By Aaron Turpen on February 20, 2014 - 11:41PM

The McLaren 12C GT3 will once again be seen in North America as it comes to the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge, making the competitive debut for the 12C GT3 in the U.S.

Aston Martin unveiling two shocking special editions at Geneva

By Aaron Turpen on February 20, 2014 - 11:26PM

Two special editions of the Aston Martin DB9 will debut at the Geneva Motor Show alongside an exclusive new V8 Vantage N430 racer. Get the details here.

2014 Nissan Rogue grabs two more accolades

By Aaron Turpen on February 20, 2014 - 10:00PM

The all-new Nissan Rogue crossover has taken two more important awards, including a Best Value and Best SUV win, proving that the world loves a Rogue.

IMSA Adds Weight, Cuts Power for SRT Viper GTS-R Race Cars

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2014 - 4:25PM

Although the SRT Viper GTS-R teams managed a best finish of 3rd place at the recent Rolex 24 at Daytona, the governing body of endurance racing has issued what they call a “Balance of Performance Adjustments” for the Viper teams that will limit their performance going forward with the 2014 season.

28 Reasons Why the 2014 Z28 is the Greatest Chevrolet Camaro Ever

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2014 - 1:26PM

General Motors has offered up a list of 28 reasons why the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 will rule the road course but realistically, these are 28 key points about the new Z/28 that clarify why it is likely the best Camaro of all time.

Geiger Cars Turns the Ford SVT Raptor F150 into a Real Beast

By Patrick Rall on February 20, 2014 - 10:45AM

The Ford SVT Raptor F150 is unquestionably one of the most hardcore trucks to ever hit an American showroom, but German tuner Geiger Cars has put together a complete build package for the Raptor to turn it into a near-unstoppable monster which they have appropriately named “The Beast”.

Pastrana seen testing Subaru WRX STI for Rally in the 100 Acre Wood

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2014 - 8:00AM

Travis Pastrana makes his return to driving the 2014 Subaru WRX STI this weekend at the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood.

How Mercedes has made CLA-Class the best compact car in the world

By Denis Flierl on February 20, 2014 - 7:44AM

The "Blogger Auto Award" has honored the new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class as best compact car in the world. What is Mercedes doing to win this award?

Hyundai Needs To Conquer California To Right Its Sales Ship

By Keith Griffin on February 19, 2014 - 8:39PM

This is a turnaround year for Hyundai. Its sales need to improve for a larger market share, especially in its home state of California.

Tesla fans and investors cheer Q4 results

By John Goreham on February 19, 2014 - 5:17PM

Tesla’s full 2013 and Q4 results make fans of the brand very happy.

2013 Toyota Prius number one vehicle in California

By John Goreham on February 19, 2014 - 4:42PM

The Prius is the most commonly sold vehicle of any type in California and dominates the green car market in the Golden state.

Wireless Prius charging makes conventional EVs seem old fashioned

By John Goreham on February 19, 2014 - 3:57PM

Why plug in a car when one can simply park and walk away? In a few years we will look back on plug-in electric cars and think they are quaint.

Saving the Cars in the National Corvette Museum Sinkhole Could Take 2-3 Months

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2014 - 2:58PM

We know now that General Motors has agreed to repair the eight cars damaged by the sinkhole at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky – but removing those rare Corvettes will be an intricate and involved process that is expected to take two to three months.

Ken Block's 2014 Global RallyCross Ford Fiesta ST Adds Some Pixilated Style

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2014 - 12:39PM

Ken Block has introduced his Ford Fiesta racecar that will compete in a variety of racing associations this year including the full 2014 Global RallyCross season – giving us our first look at the great looking Monster Energy Drink car that will give Ford Racing its best chance of success in the GRC ranks this year.

Small premium vehicles could remake Buick in America

By John Goreham on February 19, 2014 - 12:37PM

When your market leaves you it can create an opportunity. For Buick that opportunity could be the Opel Adam.

The Critics were Wrong - Chrysler Sells 8,000 Ram EcoDiesel Pickups in 3 Days

By Patrick Rall on February 19, 2014 - 11:40AM

The Chrysler Group has announced that in the first three days of taking orders on the new 2014 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, they have received orders for all 8,000 trucks planned during the initial production run – clearly showing that the critics were very, very wrong in thinking that a half ton diesel pickup wouldn’t succeed.

Want to drive your Subaru WRX / STI the way it was bred to be driven?

By Denis Flierl on February 19, 2014 - 8:16AM

Subaru WRX / STI owners are getting ready for Targa Newfoundland 2014 as registration is now open.

Dodge Charger, Challenger and 5 Other Chrysler Group Models Named Most Loved

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2014 - 7:15PM

While the Chrysler Group may not have the bestselling vehicles in America, the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and 5 other company vehicles were named the Most Loved in America buy the third party company Strategic Vision.

Toyota revives the Supra name

By John Goreham on February 18, 2014 - 2:56PM

In a little noticed trademark filing Toyota lets the cat out of the bag. Here is our prediction of what the car will become.

No Fun Package Name for the 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2014 - 2:54PM

While the 2015 Ford Mustang will feature a new 2.3L EcoBoost engine that will likely make the next generation pony car the most efficient of all time without hurting performance, this new engine will be introduced as an option for the base Mustang and not a part of a new package such as the modern SVO.

Secretary of State John Kerry in Chinese engine plant

Secretary of State John Kerry scopes out Chinese engine manufacturing

By Aaron Turpen on February 18, 2014 - 12:33PM

In what could be viewed as checking out the competition or checking up on how our technology transfers are going, depending on your political bent, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited a jointly-owned Cummins diesel engine plant in China.

Scion's website least liked in the industry

By John Goreham on February 17, 2014 - 5:35PM

If the low sales are not enough of a worry, now an industry study ranks Scion’s website dead last.

Hyundai Could Soon Have Third Luxury Model

By Keith Griffin on February 17, 2014 - 11:35AM

Hyundai might be just two short years away from introducing a third luxury car to its lineup. That moves the company one step closer to becoming a more upscale brand not focused on quite as much on its value products.

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