Automotive News (Page 994)

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.

3 reasons why the 2015 Mercedes GLA will fly out of showrooms

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2013 - 6:35AM

The all-new 2015 GLA-Class from Mercedes-Benz will make its global premiere in Frankfurt in September and is available online now. How will it compete with the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and the Range Rover Evoque?

NYC's Taxi of Tomorrow enters production in Mexico

By Aaron Turpen on August 25, 2013 - 11:56PM

The winner of New York City's "Taxi of Tomorrow" competition has now begun production at Nissan's commercial vehicle plant in Mexico.

Paul Scott, founding member Plug-in America

Paul Scott predicts electric car tipping point in 2017 at EV Summit 2013

By David Herron on August 25, 2013 - 8:48PM

Speaking before a crowd of electric car owners gathering in Silicon Valley, long-time EV activist turned Nissan Leaf salesman Paul Scott talked about the big strides being made in electric vehicle adoption, and the coming tipping point.

Nissan ZEOD RC gets gamer nerd as official test driver

By Aaron Turpen on August 25, 2013 - 4:24PM

Nissan's first "gamer-to-racer", Lucas Ordonez, has been made the official test driver for the ZEOD RC electric Formula One car program. Ordonez was the 2008 winner of the first ever Nissan PlayStation GT Academy competition.

1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL and 2014 SLS AMG Black Series Coupe

Mercedes-Benz at its finest past and present 300SL and SLS

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2013 - 7:09AM

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL and 2014 SLS AMG Black Series Coupe are two of the finest cars on the planet and are together at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

2014 Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG, CLA 45 AMG, the C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series, the SL 65 AMG, and the SLS AMG Coupe Black Series

Mercedes uses CLA 45 AMG to appeal to young buyers with PlayStation

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2013 - 8:37AM

Mercedes-Benz will introduce the 2014 A 45 AMG, 2014 CLA 45 AMG, C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series, the SL 65 AMG, and the SLS AMG Coupe Black Series to a younger generation of buyers through PlayStation.

Mopar delivers baby items to families in need

By Aaron Turpen on August 24, 2013 - 12:23AM

Mopar employees arrived at a local donation and distribution center for the needy in Southeastern Michigan with trucks filled with baby items and a donation check.

2014 Subaru BRZ gets small price increase and new smartphone

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2013 - 10:55PM

The 2014 Subaru BRZ pricing has been announced and the sport coupe gets a small price increase and a few equipment changes.

Brenspeed Boss 302 Mustang Package Packs 715 Supercharged Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2013 - 10:17PM

While the Ford Mustang GT and the Shelby GT500 both have a seemingly endless lineup of companies offering packages with big power gains, the awesome Boss 302 Mustang has gone relatively unmentioned - with the exception of the incredible Brenspeed Boss 302 package that brings the output of this race-ready pony car up to 715 horsepower.

Tesla assembly facility in Tilburg Netherlands

Tesla opens European assembly facility, delivers Model S's to Dutch customers

By David Herron on August 23, 2013 - 8:36PM

Tesla Motors is now delivering the Model S in Europe, and has set up the promised assembly and distribution center in the Netherlands.

Watch the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Make a Dyno Run

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2013 - 7:06PM

The folks from Edmunds recently took the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray to a dynamometer to see just how much power the new C7 puts to the ground and the results are impressive – with an average of 411 horsepower and 407lb-ft of torque across four runs on the dyno.

2014 Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon best driver's car on the planet?

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2013 - 2:30PM

Two Mercedes automobiles made Motor Trends “Best Driver's Car” list, the 2014 SLS AMG Black Series and a surprise 2014 E63 AMG S-Model Wagon.

2014 Lexus GX 460 pricing makes it hard to ignore for shoppers of Range Rover or Escalade

By John Goreham on August 23, 2013 - 2:26PM

Lexus has slashed prices for its largest vehicle. Those looking for the most luxurious large vehicle for on and off road, as well as towing now have a very hard choice to make.

NHTSA Investigating 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Interior Fires

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2013 - 12:32PM

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation of the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee after receiving several complaints that the headliner suddenly caught fire while the vehicle was being driven.

2013 Subaru WRX STI Rally Cross is high pressure art

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2013 - 11:44AM

The Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team not only needs a properly prepare 2013 WRX STI race car, but drivers who can handle the high pressure art of Rally Cross.

Infiniti can get you into Formula One

By Aaron Turpen on August 23, 2013 - 2:11AM

Infiniti has a program that gives graduate students a chance to work in Formula One.. if you have what it takes.

Elon Musk: Our stock price is obviously far too high

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 5:42PM

Tesla Motors' stock (TSLA) is caught in a wave of hype, leaving Tesla CEO Elon Musk grasping for the best way to describe the company's sky high valuation.

NHTSA says Tesla's 5.4 star crash test rating innacurate

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 4:10PM

Following Tesla's claim to have built the safest car ever, the NHTSA says there are no crash test results scores above 5.4 stars, and that the Tesla Model S simply scored the maximum safety rating.

GM offering wireless charging in 2014 models

By Aaron Turpen on August 22, 2013 - 2:08PM

If you are ready to go completely wireless in 2014, then General Motors has you covered.

BMW may beat Tesla to the electrified luxury crossover market

By John Goreham on August 22, 2013 - 12:24PM

BMW's new Concept X5 eDrive may be the first plug-in electrified luxury crossover. If BMW can produce the car before the Tesla Model X it will jump ahead of Lexus in the green luxury SUV market.

First Official 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Images Hit the Web

By Patrick Rall on August 22, 2013 - 11:46AM

Although the vast majority of automotive enthusiasts in the US have already seen pictures, General Motors issued the first official pictures of the new droptop muscle car which is scheduled to make its public debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

Why 10 million Mercedes C Class buyers can't be wrong

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2013 - 7:34AM

Over 10 million Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars have been delivered to customers around the globe and the 2014 C-Class is now the most popular car in the premium segment.

Subaru has created a monster with the new 2014 Forester

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2013 - 6:44AM

Subaru can’t keep up with demand for the all-new 2014 Forester and it’s giving company officials a problem that any automaker would like to have.

Shai Agassi tells Detroit how to compete with Tesla

By David Herron on August 22, 2013 - 1:15AM

Basic electric car economics says the fuel cost advantage is starting a tidal wave that will swamp the big automakers, unless they do as Shai Agassi tells them to do.

The 2015 Audi A8 arrives in November with more

By John Goreham on August 21, 2013 - 7:41PM

The new 2015 Audi A8 series bows this year in Germany. It is more mazing in most ways and it is more efficient than it has been in the past.

94.2 mpg 2014 Mercedes S 500 Plug in hybrid sets new benchmarks

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2013 - 6:47PM

The new 2014 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-in hybrid is the third hybrid model of the new S-Class and this new sedan sets new benchmarks in efficiency, drive-system and comfort.

Callaway Teases Their Supercharged 2014 Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2013 - 6:40PM

Callaway has issued the first teaser of their upcoming supercar based on the new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and while the details right now are very limited – we know that this beast will pack a supercharged version of the C7 Stingray’s new LT1 V8.

Back to back driving the 2014 Lexus IS350 and BMW 335i

By John Goreham on August 21, 2013 - 2:53PM

Which is the sportier of the two compact sports sedans? It depends on if you plan to turn and how important throttle response it to you.

Lexus creating customer experience centers without cars

By John Goreham on August 21, 2013 - 2:15PM

Lexus continues to push the boundaries of what a dealership can and should be.

Karmann Ghia turns 60, will VW ever resurrect it?

By David Herron on August 21, 2013 - 2:07PM

One of Volkswagen's most iconic vehicles, the Karmann Ghia, first shown 60 years ago, and still has a huge fan base, raising the question of if VW would ever resurrect it like they did with the Beetle.

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