Automotive News (Page 993)

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.

SRT Viper GTS-R Race Teams Take to the Baltimore Street Course This Weekend

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2013 - 5:17PM

Fresh off of their big first win since returning to the world of endurance racing, the SRT Viper GTS-R race teams will take to the street course of the Grand Prix of Baltimore this weekend where the SRT brand will serve as the main sponsor for the event.

The Cadillac CTS VSport Runs the Ring in 8:14 (Video)

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2013 - 2:41PM

General Motors issued a video last night offering some clips of the new Cadillac CTS VSport in action at the famed Nürburgring with a best lap time of 8 minutes and 14.1 seconds – putting the twin turbocharged midsize sedan amongst some impressive company.

Ford Builds First Fusion in American Alongside the Mighty Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2013 - 11:39AM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today that for the first time ever, a Ford Fusion will be built in the United States - with the initial American-built Fusions rolling down the Flat Rock Assembly Plant as this piece goes live.

Build Your 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Online Now

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2013 - 11:00AM

The first issue of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray build page has arrived on Chevrolet.com and while the new configurator obviously isn’t fully finished – it is complete enough to give us a detailed look at the packages, options and prices for the C7 Corvette.

How to get two weeks free XM Radio on the Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2013 - 8:10AM

Sirius XM Radio is offering 2 weeks of free listening to all owners of properly equipped 2014 Subaru BRZ and all Subaru vehicles through 9/9/2013.

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series: A bona fide street fighter

By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2013 - 7:27AM

The new 2014 C63 AMG Black Series is just one of seventeen vehicles that the German automaker produces with over 500 horsepower. And they will all put a smile on your face.

Audi leading changeover to US diesel popularity

By Don Bain on August 28, 2013 - 7:59PM

Diesel vehicles could easily equal as much as 10 percent of the market within the next five years if current trends continue unabated, thanks largely to five Audi models that take full advantage of the fuels higher mileage capabilities.

Toyota announces details of the amazing next generation Prius

By John Goreham on August 28, 2013 - 7:36PM

The next generation will be the fourth for the Prius line of hybrids and plug-in hybrids at Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM). After 20 years of effort Toyota now dominates the green vehicle market and plans to keep pushing forward.

Tesla's rising stock price either hype or predicts car industry disruption

By David Herron on August 28, 2013 - 5:31PM

Tesla Motors' (TSLA) ever-increasing stock price is either a hype bubble or a serious prediction by the stock market of Tesla's future as a major car maker ranking with the likes of Daimler or BMW.

Production line at Nissan in Smyrna Tennessee

Want auto production jobs? They're at Nissan

By Aaron Turpen on August 28, 2013 - 2:24PM

By early 2014, Nissan will be producing more than two million vehicles per year in North and South America.

Ford serves up a 2014 Fiesta Bacon Wrap special

By John Goreham on August 28, 2013 - 1:13PM

Ford Motor Company(NYSE:F) is combining two of America's passions, food and cars with its new special edition of 2014 Ford Fiesta.

Meet the 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series ultimate taxi

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2013 - 7:42AM

What would happen if Mercedes turned a 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series into a taxi in Cologne for gamescom?

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally America race car

2013 Subaru WRX STI overcomes extreme adversity to retain lead

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2013 - 7:34AM

Subaru WRX STI driver David Higgins battled extreme adversity to finish in 2nd place at the Ojibwe Forests Rally to retain the points lead.

Tesla Model S remote access may let hackers mess with car

By David Herron on August 27, 2013 - 5:59PM

A potential security flaw in remote access on the Tesla Model S could let "hackers" do nefarious, if largely harmless, things to the car.

Nissan LEAF highway-ready autonomous test vehicle

Nissan says your car will drive itself sooner than you think

By Aaron Turpen on August 27, 2013 - 4:30PM

Nissan Motor's Autonomous Driving program has hit some big benchmarks and the company says that they will have self-driving cars ready for you to purchase within seven years.

Mazda increasing SKYACTIV engine output dramatically

By Aaron Turpen on August 27, 2013 - 4:09PM

Due to high demand and more models including the full SKYACTIV suite of technologies, Mazda is boosting production of SKYACTIV engines in a big way.

The Audi RS6 Avant Image from the YouTube video.

Audi selling cars with an unlikely advertising approach [video]

By Don Bain on August 27, 2013 - 3:06PM

Audi is taking a different tack when it comes to selling cars with a sports related theme - this time using a boxing-based metaphor, but the guy driving the Audi is not a boxer, he's the referee.

Infiniti releases first official image of the new Q30

By John Goreham on August 27, 2013 - 10:57AM

Infiniti is bringing a near-production version of its new Q30 crossover to an upcoming German Auto Show.

Hennessey HPE650 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a Camaro ZL1 Killer

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2013 - 10:51AM

While Mopar lovers eagerly await the arrival of the rumored “Hellcat” Hemi powered Dodge Challenger that is expected to offer somewhere in the area of 640 horsepower - Hennessey Performance has put together a new package for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 that provides enough power for the brawny muscle car to take down the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1...at least in a straight line.

2014 Toyota Corolla prices will keep that car number 1

By John Goreham on August 27, 2013 - 10:19AM

The 2014 Toyota Corolla may be the brand's most important car. The new prices for the new Corolla will ensure that the many buyers go home happy.

2015 Subaru WRX STI likely to drop five-door body style

By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2013 - 7:59AM

Subaru will drop the five-door hatchback body style from the 2015 Subaru WRX and WRX STI lineup.

How to save up to $5,000 on a new 2014 Mercedes C-Class

By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2013 - 7:00AM

Mercedes is offering a great deal for frequent fliers to save up to $5,000 on a new 2014 C-Class, CL-Class, CLS, E-Class, G-Class, GL, GLK, M-Class, S-Class, SL, SLK, and SLS AMG cars.

Tesla to be called Tuosule in China thanks to trademark squatters

By David Herron on August 26, 2013 - 6:16PM

Because the name Tesla has already been registered as a trademark in China, Tesla Motors may have to operate under a different name in China.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Becomes the Official Truck of University of Texas

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2013 - 5:20PM

General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced this morning a new multi-year marketing partnership with the University of Texas to make the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado the official truck of the Longhorns – a move that will provide the school with vehicles while providing the new Silverado with exposure to one of the most critical truck markets in the US.

2014 BMW M4 to Debut in Detroit without a Manual Transmission

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2013 - 2:24PM

While BMW used the recent Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to show off the new M4 Concept Coupe, word on the street is that the North American International Auto Show next January will bring us the introduction of the 2014 BMW M4 in production form – and it might not have a manual transmission.

Fisker CEO Tony Posawatz Steps Down

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2013 - 1:25PM

Unverified reports are claiming that Fisker Automotive CEO Tony Posawatz has stepped down from his position atop the dying automaker – leaving co-founder Bernhard Koehler to captain the ship as they desperately look for “investors” to keep the company afloat.

Ford Motor Company Announces New Boss for the Middle East and Africa

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2013 - 11:48AM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced this morning that the company is creating a new managerial position to oversee their operations in the Middle East and Africa - and company veteran Jim Benintende is the man who has been chosen to fill that role.

The best 5 places to spot a Nissan Leaf

By John Goreham on August 26, 2013 - 11:23AM

As summer ends, and the fall begins, it turns out that the best place to watch (Nissan) Leafs is the left coast. Like foliage, the Leafs are in clusters.

General Motors Returns to Advertising Mix for Super Bowl XLVIII

By Patrick Rall on August 26, 2013 - 10:23AM

After sitting out of the big money advertising race for this year’s Super Bowl, General Motors (NYSE: GM) has announced a purchase of advertising time during Super Bowl XLVIII that will be played on February 2nd 2014.

Subaru working on new seven-seat SUV crossover to replace Tribeca

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2013 - 8:05AM

Subaru is working on a new seven-seat SUV/crossover to replace the Tribeca that could arrive within three years.

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