Automotive News (Page 995)

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.

Ford Adds 365hp EcoBoost to Explorer based Police Interceptor

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2013 - 12:59PM

Ford Motor Company announced yesterday that the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility will now be offered with the 365 horsepower EcoBoost V6 – the same engine that is featured in the Ford Taurus SHO, the Explorer Sport and the Taurus-based Police Interceptor sedan.

2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra are the Safest Trucks in the Land (Video)

By Patrick Rall on August 21, 2013 - 12:02PM

As we reported earlier today, the new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra half ton pickups have become the first trucks to receive a perfect score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program – making the new GM 1500 pickups the safest on the market today per government standards.

Lexus to upset the critics at coming SEMA show with new IS350

By John Goreham on August 21, 2013 - 9:05AM

At this year's SEMA show Lexus will make it harder for the critics of the company's past conservative designs. Be ready for Lexus to be the edgy, sporty entrant in the compact sports sedan segment.

Performance 2015 Volkswagen Golf R revealed with more hp

By Denis Flierl on August 21, 2013 - 7:35AM

Volkswagen has revealed the new 2015 Volkswagen Golf R sports car variant before its official reveal in Frankfurt and it's coming with more horsepower.

2014 Silverado and Sierra ace crash testing, first trucks to do so.. ever

By Aaron Turpen on August 21, 2013 - 1:13AM

The new Chevrolet and GMC crew cab trucks, popular as work vehicles, became the first pickups to achieve full five-star scores under the new crash test rating system from the NHTSA.

Nissan going diesel, announces Cummins for the Titan

By Aaron Turpen on August 21, 2013 - 12:30AM

The Titan, Nissan's full-sized truck, will be getting a V8 turbo diesel option in its next overhaul. The new 5.0-liter diesel engine is currently undergoing testing in engineering test beds at Nissan.

Solar powered electric car charging station opens in Chicago

By David Herron on August 20, 2013 - 8:17PM

The Chicago area's first solar powered charging station is unveiled, supporting charging two cars at a time while protecting the electrical grid from demand spikes.

Watch the 2014 Corvette Stingray Be Assembled Piece by Piece in 52 Seconds

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2013 - 4:19PM

The internet is packed full of automotive build videos but none are as cool as this clip showing the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray being assembled piece by piece with computer generated animation – giving us the best look ever at each of the major components that come together to build the mighty Corvette.

Lexus Teases Frankfurt Bound Concept - Could Be the RC Coupe

By Patrick Rall on August 20, 2013 - 12:28PM

Lexus has issued a tightly cropped teaser image of a concept headed to the Frankfurt Motor Show and from what little we can see, we would guess that this is our first “official” look at the 2-door version of the new IS sedan – the Lexus RC.

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is most fuel efficient non hybrid car in America

By Denis Flierl on August 20, 2013 - 7:31AM

The new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is being introduced back into the U.S. market and it’s not only fuel-sipping but it has a great starting price.

Tesla Model S safer than any car ever tested by NHTSA

By David Herron on August 19, 2013 - 9:46PM

The Tesla Model S has achieved an across-the-board 5-star crash test rating from the NHTSA.

Saleen Introduces the George Follmer Edition Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2013 - 7:09PM

Saleen Automotive has announced their new Heritage Collection Lineup this past weekend and the first member of that new collection is the George Follmer Edition Ford Mustang. Named to commemorate famous racer George Follmer and themed after Follmer’s 1969 Mustang Boss 302 – this new high performance Saleen Mustang brings the racing design to the streets.

Shai Agassi says Detroit must learn from Tesla's example

By David Herron on August 19, 2013 - 6:40PM

To compete against Tesla Motors, Shai Agassi says the big automakers must learn some things from what Tesla is doing right.

Audi A5 and Range Rover the perfect two car combo

By John Goreham on August 19, 2013 - 3:27PM

A pair of distinguished surveys reveals these are the two most aspired-to dream cars in the real world. Can you disagree?

The Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Concept Debuts at the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on August 19, 2013 - 3:23PM

This past weekend was Detroit’s Woodward Dream Cruise and among the vehicles on display was the new Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Concept

STI enhanced 2014 Subaru BRZ tS revealed in Japan

By Denis Flierl on August 19, 2013 - 7:55AM

The new exclusive 2014 Subaru BRZ tS that is tuned by STI is launching in Japan today and full details have been released.

Fiat partners with GQ for new 500c GQ Edition style showcase

By Aaron Turpen on August 18, 2013 - 4:44PM

The partnership between Gentleman's Quarterly and Fiat has resulted in a stylistic, "made for men" Fiat 500 cabriolet, replete with photos showing a potential GQ model who's managed to attract three women because of his little five oh oh.

Tesla opens 17th Supercharger location, kicking installations into high gear

By David Herron on August 18, 2013 - 3:53PM

While expanding Supercharger presence in the SF Bay Area, Tesla is promising to start installing 2-3 Supercharger locations a week and still build a cross-country corridor by the end of 2013.

USA TODAY surprised by the all new 2014 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on August 18, 2013 - 7:56AM

The all-new 2014 Subaru Forester is getting noticed by USA TODAY and the news outlet says the new SUV is “top-notch.”

Jaguar announces 2014 F-TYPE pricing and full U.S. lineup

By Denis Flierl on August 18, 2013 - 6:30AM

The all-new 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE is available in three models and introduces a new sports car design language for the brand.

Porsche Carrera GT gets new tires

By Aaron Turpen on August 17, 2013 - 3:17PM

Michelin has developed new tires specifically for the Porsche Carrera GT. You know your car is the shizznit when someone makes custom tires for it.

Elmiraj Concept reveals future Cadillac rear-drive performance cars are coming [video]

By Denis Flierl on August 17, 2013 - 7:46AM

Cadillac has revealed the new Elmiraj Concept grand coupe that is a rear-wheel-drive performance car showing the future of performance at Cadillac.

2014 Camaro Z/28 and 2014 Corvette to be Featured at the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2013 - 5:57PM

The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 and 2014 Corvette will be the stars of the General Motors display of tomorrow’s 2013 Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit with a variety of other models including the new SS performance sedan, the 2014 Impala, the 2014 Silverado and many more helping to fill the display near the intersection of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.

2014 Subaru WRX STI adds new Tsurugi Edition to lineup

By Denis Flierl on August 16, 2013 - 8:01AM

The 2014 Subaru WRX STI Tsurugi Edition is a new sophisticated addition to the lineup that features a new refined look for the performance enthusiast.

Ford to Pay Owners on C-Max Fuel Economy Flub

By David Herron on August 15, 2013 - 11:27PM

After customers raised a stink over low actual fuel economy results for the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid, the company is lowering the 2013 MPG rating, and making fuel economy improvements in the 2014 model.

2015 Ford Mustang Could Weigh 10% Less - Cost 10% More

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2013 - 10:46PM

While Ford Motor Company has done a pretty good job of keeping information on the upcoming 2015 Ford Mustang under wraps, insider information suggests that the next generation Mustang could weigh more than 10% less than the current models while also costing some 10% more.

Chrysler starts recall of Fiat 500e over loose half-shafts

By David Herron on August 15, 2013 - 6:48PM

With Fiat 500e owners reporting speed loss, Fiat is initiating a recall to fix a mis-installed half-shaft in the drive train.

The 2014 Ford F-150 Tremor. Image courtesy of Ford

Ford F-150 Tremor secrets revealed by creator Brian Bell

By Don Bain on August 15, 2013 - 5:58PM

As a truck enthusiast from birth, Brian Bell has worked in Ford’s F-150 division for six years and is considered the father of the brand’s new 3.5-liter EcoBoost powered F-150 Tremor.

Snake and Mongoose: The Movie of How Drag Racing was Made Famous

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2013 - 5:41PM

Snake and Mongoose is a movie that chronicles the path of two of the most legendary drag racers in the history of the sport as they made their hobby one of the most watched motorsports in the US.

Do you hate manual lumbar adjustment on power cars seats

By John Goreham on August 15, 2013 - 5:01PM

If so, you are not alone according to J.D. Power and Associates

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