Automotive News (Page 987)

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.

Class action suit against Toyota over pre-collision system filed by a familiar firm

By John Goreham on October 9, 2013 - 9:53AM

Toyota has been sued once again by a law firm that recently settled a case against the automaker for $1.8 billion. This one will be much smaller in scope, but could signal the start of a landslide of similar cases.

Subaru can't miss with bright yellow XV Crosstrek Hybrid model

By Denis Flierl on October 9, 2013 - 8:24AM

Subaru will support the 2013 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race with new yellow 2013 BRZ, Legacy and 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid models.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Sport four door coupe

"Sport" is more than a badge on new CLA 250 Sport models

By Denis Flierl on October 9, 2013 - 7:30AM

The new Mercedes-Benz 2014 CLA 250 Sport models are out and they will live up to the Sport badge.

Nissan Leaf Beats Chevy Volt in September 2013 Sales but Still Trails on the Year

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2013 - 8:04PM

The Nissan Leaf outsold the Chevrolet Volt in September 2013, giving the all electric Nissan the monthly EV sales title for the 5th time in the first nine months of the year but due to some record numbers by the Volt last month – the extended range electric Chevy still leads the annual EV sales race.

Via Motors gets $20 million plug-in hybrid fleet truck contract

By David Herron on October 8, 2013 - 7:51PM

The government-supported contract aims to use Via Motors trucks, outfitted with emissions monitoring equipment, to measure improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions by using plug-in hybrid trucks.

Mitsubishi showing plug-in hybrid SUV's at Tokyo Motor Show

By David Herron on October 8, 2013 - 7:04PM

Mitsubishi showing three new plug-in hybrid SUV concept vehicles, while the Outlander PHEV SUV is still waiting to go on sale.

APR Performance Shows Off the First SEMA Bound Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2013 - 3:00PM

We can expect a seemingly endless collection of customized Ford Mustangs at next month’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas but today we have our first look at that collection as the folks at APR Performance have offered up artworking showing their custom 2013 Ford Mustang GT Wide Body.

Mopar Offers Up the First Chrysler SEMA Show Teasers

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2013 - 2:29PM

The 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is quickly approaching and the Chrysler Group has issued up the first teasers of what will likely be one of the biggest displays at the show – giving us an artistic look at just four of the 20+ vehicles that will fill the huge Mopar display.

Here is the 2015 Cadillac Escalade Inside and Out

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2013 - 12:23PM

After teasing the 2015 Cadillac Escalade in headlight, badge and interior images, General Motors has dropped the full details on the next generation super luxury sport utility vehicle.

2014 Subaru Outback 2.0D SX Lineartronic

2014 Subaru Outback gets makeover and improved fuel-efficiency

By Denis Flierl on October 8, 2013 - 8:12AM

The UK will see a new 2014 Subaru Outback with new styling and a fuel-efficient diesel mated to a CVT automatic for the first time.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 180 CDI four door coupe

Mercedes CLA diesel arrives with a low price and high mileage

By Denis Flierl on October 8, 2013 - 7:04AM

The all-new entry-level 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 CDI arrives in Europe and is available now with a low price and high mileage.

Chevrolet Camaro Builds Sales Race Lead in September, Beats Mutstang Soundly

By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2013 - 10:31PM

The Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in September 2013 for the third straight month and the seventh time in 2013 – allowing the Camaro to continue building a lead as General Motors eyes their fourth straight muscle car sales title.

Ford to Recall 23,831 Focus, C-Max Vehicles Over Door Chime Problem

By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2013 - 7:40PM

Ford Motor Company has announced a voluntary recall of Ford Focus Electric and Ford C-Max models because the driver’s side door ajar chime does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards – a problem that could technically lead the car being stolen if the driver leaves the key fob in the vehicle.

Lexus will continue to build IS 250C and IS 350C convertibles in 2014

By John Goreham on October 7, 2013 - 6:38PM

Great news for drop-top Lexus fans, the IS convertibles are staying.

Tesla and Samsung reportedly near battery supply agreement for Model X

By David Herron on October 7, 2013 - 5:55PM

Tesla Motors, who badly needs to increase battery manufacturing capacity, may be getting ready to sign a battery cell supply deal with Samsung.

Ron Burgundy with the Dodge Durango and a horse

Anchorman's Will Ferrell Loves the 2014 Dodge Durango (Videos)

By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2013 - 1:50PM

The Chrysler Group has teamed up with Saturday Night Live funnyman Will Ferrell to promote the new 2014 Dodge Durango in a series of new videos – with some help of Ferrell’s character Ron Burgundy from the Anchorman movie series.

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe Z51

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Bests Porsche 911 Carrera S in Fuel Economy (and Power, Price)

By Patrick Rall on October 7, 2013 - 12:50PM

The official fuel economy figures for the self-shifting 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray have hit the web and surprisingly, opting for the 6-speed automatic transmission in the new C7 Corvette doesn’t have a huge negative impact on the MPGs – with a fuel economy rating of 28 miles per gallon on the highway.

Three things Toyota did to boost the 2014 Corolla LE Eco's fuel economy to number one

By John Goreham on October 7, 2013 - 9:29AM

Toyota did three things to push the 2014 Corolla LE Eco to the top of the fuel economy world. Two are relatively technical, but easily understood. The third was ridiculously simple and inexpensive.

2014 Toyota Corolla's gasoline engine bests diesel rivals' MPG and emissions

By John Goreham on October 7, 2013 - 9:04AM

In just the latest example of gasoline cars busting the diesel myth the 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco's 35 MPG combined beats its diesel competitors' fuel economy. A close look at the match up reveals the Corolla also has the lowest emissions and lowest fuel cost to operate per mile in any situation.

What Subaru's connection to motorsport means to the 2014 BRZ

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2013 - 8:15AM

The new 2014 Subaru BRZ tS gets enhancements that come directly from Subaru’s involvement in the Super GT motorsport racing series. What does it mean for the BRZ STI?

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, 2015 GLA-Class

Best month ever in sales for Mercedes signals new global era

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2013 - 7:46AM

Mercedes-Benz has just reported their best sales month ever for the brand, and with the launch of the new 2014 CLA-Class and soon-to-launch GLA-Class, it could be a harbinger of things to come.

Nissan LEAF Autonomous Driving test vehicle at CEATEC

Nissan Autonomous Driving Technology wins top award at CEATEC

By Aaron Turpen on October 6, 2013 - 9:43PM

The CEATEC Innovation Awards Grand Prix is a big deal in technology, with the winner being chosen by journalists from the U.S. in information technology and consumer electronics. For the first time ever, an automaker has won that award. Even the CEO of Toyota tried the Nissan LEAF Autonomous Drive out.

Tesla Motors quietly unveils CHAdeMO adapter for Model S

By David Herron on October 6, 2013 - 5:00PM

The forces for CHAdeMO just got a big backer in the form of Tesla Motors, the second largest seller of all electric cars in the world behind Nissan who also supports the CHAdeMO fast charging standard.

Tesla Motors stock recovers after car fire explanation posted

By David Herron on October 5, 2013 - 6:12PM

Tesla Motors clear communication following lurid reporting of a car fire this week seems to have defused what could have been a major public relations crisis.

2014 Nissan Pathfinder pricing announced

By Aaron Turpen on October 5, 2013 - 5:03AM

Nissan has announced MSRPs for the 2014 Pathfinder, which is now on sale at dealerships nationally. Base model begins at $28,850 with the premium model at $41,350.

Nissan issues recall on Infiniti M35, M45 for electrical issue

By Aaron Turpen on October 5, 2013 - 4:43AM

Nissan has issued a voluntary recall on Infiniti M35 and M45 models in Japan and the U.S., citing a sensor failure that can lead to engine shutdown. Find out who it effects and what the problem is.

Volkswagen's hypercar, the XL-1, makes US debut in Chattanooga

By David Herron on October 4, 2013 - 9:13PM

Combining ultra-light weight and extremely good aerodynamics, the XL-1 is an extremely efficient car at over 260 miles/gallon fuel efficiency.

Elon Musk: gasoline car fires five times more likely than Tesla Model S car fires

By David Herron on October 4, 2013 - 5:31PM

Tesla Motors gives their explanation of the recent Tesla Model S car fire, saying the car's safety systems worked as designed, and that the Model S is safer than gasoline cars.

PlugShare and SemaConnect working together

PlugShare could fix electric car charging with new Pay With PlugShare feature

By David Herron on October 4, 2013 - 4:34PM

A new way to pay for electric car charging shows a possible future of open easy charging station access.

How the 2014 Toyota Corolla will change your mind about CVT transmissions

By John Goreham on October 4, 2013 - 3:57PM

Most new 2014 Corollas will come with a new constantly variable transmission. Our testing reveals why you will love this new transmission when you try it.

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