Automotive News (Page 435)

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.

Another Speed Record Topples To VW’s ID. R. e-Race Car

By Marc Stern on June 5, 2019 - 7:36PM

It took only five months of work to set VW's ID. R. electric race car and top-of-the-automaker's ID. family but when the engineers were finished they knew they had a winner. Indeed, the changes to the ID. R. let the VW e-racer smash the old Nurburgring/Nordschleife lap record by more than 40 seconds.

2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Gasoline MPG and Advantages

3 Factors to Consider When Picking 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs. Gasoline RAV4

By Jeff Teague on June 5, 2019 - 4:35PM

How will you choose whether to buy a 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or RAV4 gasoline model? It is not an easy decision. Here are a few important factors to consider that may help you decide.

Tesla U.S. Vehicle Sales Up In May - Will Volume Return To 2019 Levels?

By John Goreham on June 5, 2019 - 2:14PM

Tesla's sales soften in the U.S. market. Here's a look at how Tesla did in May and year to date.

Small Daughter Surprises Her Father During a Tesla Car Wash With a Tessie Song

By Armen Hareyan on June 5, 2019 - 12:34PM

Michelin and GM partner on airless wheels and tires

GM, Michelin's Airless Tire Innovation Can Make Flat Tires a Thing of a Past

By John Goreham on June 5, 2019 - 11:34AM

Are you sick of hassles with TPMS? If so, maybe this new innovation from Michelin and GM will make your day with their innovative airless wheels and tires.

2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Octane Edition

Dodge Charger Hellcat Octane Edition Arrives for 2019

By Patrick Rall on June 5, 2019 - 10:20AM

Octane Edition adds unique wheels, stripes, badges and interior bits, giving the Hellcat Charger a modified appearance inside and out.

2019 Subaru Forester, best compact SUV, best small AWD SUV for families

Are You Looking For The Best Compact SUV? New Subaru Forester Scores 12th Award

By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2019 - 7:30AM

New 2019 Subaru Forester gets another award. Is it the best compact SUV?

2019 Subaru WRX STI, ARA, Oregon Trail Rally, David Higgins, Travis Pastrana

Higgins Battles Back For First Win With Dominant Performance In Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2019 - 5:57PM

Higgins and Drew are back. See how they win the Oregon Trail Rally in dominant fashion.

2020 Lexus RX and RXL Will Be First Lexus Vehicles With Android Auto

By John Goreham on June 4, 2019 - 4:36PM

Lexus is updating the iconic RX line and it will debut Android Auto for the company. The new Lexus RX change is coming with the 2020 model.

Exclusive: Toyota To Offer Standard SiriusXM on All 2020 Models Including Tacoma by May 2020

By Jeff Teague on June 4, 2019 - 2:58PM

In an effort to offer more advanced multimedia applications to its customers, Toyota will phase in standard SiriusXM for all grades in all models, including the 2020 Tacoma and Camry, beginning this fall. See what models will be the first to get standard satellite radio.

Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car Versus Camaro Funny Car

Johnson's Dodge Charger Gives Mopar a 3rd-Straight Funny Car Win

By Patrick Rall on June 4, 2019 - 12:25PM

Tommy Johnson Jr drove his Dodge Charger Hellcat funny car to his first win of the season and the 4th for Don Schumacher Racing.

Tesla Owner Uses Model S as a Tractor and Gives Tesla an Idea

By Armen Hareyan on June 4, 2019 - 11:50AM

Review of 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR5: the Workhorse of the Tacoma Family

By Jeff Teague on June 4, 2019 - 11:44AM

The Toyota Tacoma has a strong fleet of trucks ready to go the distance, especially those equipped for tough off-roading. Perhaps the true Tacoma workhorse, though, is the SR5 grade. Check out what makes it so special.

carVertical Launches In US Market - The Easiest Way to Uncover Mileage Fraud and Accidents

By John Goreham on June 4, 2019 - 11:18AM

carVertical is a new tool that used vehicle shoppers will find quite handy.

2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, Best Cars of 2019

Record Number Of Subaru Outbacks Fly Off Dealer Lots, New Forester Isn’t Far Behind

By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2019 - 7:08AM

The outgoing Subaru Outback is still outselling the all-new Forester. See why it’s a good time for customers to buy one.

Want To Make Sure Your Car Stays Yours? A Standard Tranny Will Assure It

By Marc Stern on June 3, 2019 - 11:52PM

Want to ensure that your vehicle remains yours? The answer to this is simple, install a standard transmission. It seems that Millenials have never learned to shift for themselves. So, if someone were to consider boosting your vehicle the simple fact that it is equipped standard makes it virtually theft proof.

EV Versions of Top-Selling Trucks, Like Ford F-150 and Toyota Tacoma, are still not available, but There Is Good News

By Armen Hareyan on June 3, 2019 - 7:51PM

Canada's British Columbia last week joined 10 US States and a number of major countries, which have passed mandates to achieve Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by 2040. This is the good news, but the automotive industry and governments must work overcome the obstacles and concerns to make this a reality.

Tesla Stock Declines Thirty Percent In Just 30 Days - Closes Under $180 Per Share

By John Goreham on June 3, 2019 - 4:53PM

Tesla stock has declined a staggering amount in just one month. Where is the bottom for this distressed stock? Financial reports are looking quite gloomy.

2019 Mazda Miata wins three awards - in one week.

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Earns Three Awards In Just Six Days

By John Goreham on June 3, 2019 - 3:32PM

The Mazda Miata is piling up awards at the rate of three per week this spring.

Michael Talley's 6g Camaro ZL1 is the First in the 8s

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2019 - 1:16PM

This past weekend, Michael Talley piloted his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 down the quarter mile in just 8.992 seconds, becoming the first person to put one of these factory supercharged Chevys in the 8-second range.

Man Makes a Dog Platform On His Toyota Tacoma To Give Them Some More Space

By Jeff Teague on June 3, 2019 - 11:45AM

They say a dog is a man’s best friend. For most dog lovers, this affection definitely goes both ways. See how one Toyota Tacoma owner modified his cab to give his furry best friends more space.

2019 Toyota Camry XLE vs. Camry XLE Hybrid

2019 Camry XLE vs. Camry XLE Hybrid: How to Make the Right Choice

By Jeff Teague on June 3, 2019 - 11:08AM

The 2019 Toyota Camry is used to being popular, as it is America’s best-selling sedan. At the top of the Camry fleet is the XLE. Several key factors help you decide between a 2019 Camry XLE and Camry XLE Hybrid.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, NBR, 47th Nurburgring 24-Hour Race, details, specs

Subaru WRX STI NBR Finishes At The Top In Nurburgring 24-Hour Pre-Race, Attempts 6th Win

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2019 - 9:04AM

The countdown is on for the upcoming Nurburgring 24-hour race. Can Subaru's WRX STI win its 6th class title?

2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, specs, features, exterior styling

Subaru Couldn't Care Less If You Don’t Like The Same Old Styling On New Outback SUV

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2019 - 6:43AM

Subaru scores high in most areas of the new-generation 2020 Outback, but why didn’t they bring more dynamic exterior styling enhancements?

Hyundai Veloster, Recalled Last Week, Now Receives IIHS Top Pick Award

By Marc Stern on June 2, 2019 - 3:22PM

Hyundai's 2019 Veloster, recalled last week for door problem, has now received an Insurance Institute for HIghway Safety Top Pick award. The reason given by the insurance group was that the recall was enough to satisfy IIHS needs so the award was given.

2019 Subaru WRX, best compact sports car, Hyundai Veloster N, best hot hatch

Aging Subaru WRX Needs An Overhaul Before It’s Left Behind, Hyundai Veloster N Is On Top

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2019 - 6:37AM

Forbes says the Hyundai Veloster N is the best compact sports car. The aging Subaru WRX falls farther behind in the sports car race.

2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD, review, specs, features

2019 Hyundai Kona Ultimate AWD Delivers A Lot For The Money

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2019 - 4:02PM

The 2019 Hyundai Kona checks all of the boxes that shoppers want in this type of vehicle.

The 2019 Toyota Tacoma XSP Package is a Bold Way to Personalize Your New Truck

By Jeff Teague on June 1, 2019 - 3:06PM

Truck owners love customizing their new rides. The 2019 Toyota Tacoma offers an upgrade alternative that both looks sharp and is reasonably priced. Let’s look at the Tacoma XSP Package.

Tesla China's New Incentives for Imported Model 3 Buyers

By Armen Hareyan on June 1, 2019 - 9:36AM

2020 Subaru Legacy, features, specs, best sedans

Why You Should Choose The New Subaru Legacy Over An SUV

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2019 - 5:44AM

With SUVs taking over the market, is there a place for the Subaru Legacy sedan in the lineup? We found 7 reasons why you should choose it over an SUV.

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