Automotive News (Page 444)

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.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, best compact SUVs, best for the money

Best Compact SUVs For Your Money - Put Subaru Crosstrek, Forester On Your List

By Denis Flierl on April 6, 2019 - 7:09AM

Subaru gets more SUV awards. Now it’s Crosstrek and Forester.

Tesla Widely Accused Of Bait and Switch - Including By Electric Vehicle-Advocacy Media

By John Goreham on April 5, 2019 - 3:02PM

Tesla's pricing and other policies have the company being widely accused of "bait and switch" tactics. Here is a rundown of which media outlets and Tesla forums are using that harsh term.

Ford Mustang Leads Q1 2019 Muscle Car Sales, Dodge Challenger Sits Second

By Patrick Rall on April 5, 2019 - 2:38PM

Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger are both slumping while the Chevrolet Camaro improved, but still sits third.

2019 Subaru WRX, 2019 Subaru WRX STI, Best sports cars, retained value

Subaru WRX/STI Is Best In Retained Value; How It Helps Your Sports Car Buy

By Denis Flierl on April 5, 2019 - 5:37AM

Subaru WRX/STI scores Best Sports Car in retained value 4 Years in-a-row. What’s in it for you?

Ford Ranger has no impact on Toyota Tacoma sales.

Ford Ranger, Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Have Had Zero Impact On Tacoma's Sales Lead - Here's Why

By John Goreham on April 4, 2019 - 6:15PM

Toyota's Tacoma remains the top-selling midsized truck in America. Here are the simple reasons why the Tacoma continues its strong sales rate.

2019 Indy 500 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car

Corvette Grand Sport to Pace Indy 500, Stingray Serves as Festival Car

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2019 - 5:49PM

Third-straight year and 16th overall Corvette to lead the Indianapolis 500 field, 30th Indy pace car for Chevrolet.

Ford's Hybrid Pony Car Could Be Called the Mustang Mach-E

By Patrick Rall on April 4, 2019 - 11:45AM

Ford Motor Company has filed paperwork in Europe to trademark the name “Mustang Mach-E”, possibly for the expected hybrid model.

Tesla Model 3 U.S. Sales Rate Drops Dramatically - Down By Half - Here's Why

By John Goreham on April 4, 2019 - 11:36AM

The sales rate of Tesla's Model 3 dropped by more than half in the past quarter. Here's why, and what is likely to happen going forward.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Ascent, Best Family Cars 2019

SUV Wars: Subaru Makes Short List Of Best SUVs For Your Family

By Denis Flierl on April 4, 2019 - 7:34AM

When it comes to scoring the best family cars just ask Parents’ magazine. They give you the short list but let you choose which one is best for your family.

Which cars do owners ditch after one year?

Which Cars Do Owners Most Often Ditch Within Their First Year? Fancy Ones

By John Goreham on April 3, 2019 - 6:45PM

Fancy cars many of us would love to own are the ones that owners most commonly ditch during the first year of ownership. We dug deep to find out which are most commonly sold in a year, and why.

How To Get EV Sales Up To a Fantastic Level Like Norway

By Armen Hareyan on April 3, 2019 - 6:05PM

Here is a tip for all other countries outside Norway on how to get EV sales up to a fantastic level.

Volkswagen Atlas Wins Parents' Magazine 'Best' Award

By Marc Stern on April 3, 2019 - 3:33PM

For the second time in two years, Volkswagen's three-row crossover/SUV, the Atlas, received the magazine's "Best" award. Said Derrick Hatami, executive vp of sales, marketing and after sales, the automaker is "delighted that Parents magazine has now honored the Atlas for a second year.”

Chevy Bolt top-selling affordable EV in America.

How Chevy Bolt Battery Electric Car Retakes U.S. Sales Lead Among Affordable EVs

By John Goreham on April 3, 2019 - 3:18PM

Heavy discounting and slowing sales by its peers puts the Chevrolet Bolt battery electric car (BEV) back on top in the U.S. market affordable EV sales race.

Jeep Could Debut a Short Cab Gladiator Concept in Moab

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2019 - 1:37PM

Mopar is sure to bring out an assortment of modified versions of current Jeep products, including the new Gladiator pickup.

April 2019 Camaro of the Month: Keith Penland's Custom 2015 LS

By Patrick Rall on April 3, 2019 - 12:03PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for April 2019 is the military-themed 2015 LS shown here, owned by Keith Penland.

2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, specs, features,

Record Numbers Jump On Aging Outback Bandwagon

By Denis Flierl on April 3, 2019 - 7:15AM

Customers snatch up last Subaru Outbacks quick before new-generation arrives.

Ford Rolls Out a Sleeker, Sportier Redesigned 2020 Escape.

By Mary Conway on April 2, 2019 - 8:36PM

Ford has redesigned its second best-selling vehicle. Ford is bringing new electric powertrains to the compact SUV to attract the cost-conscious millennials.

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus vs. 2019 Kia Niro BEV – Surprising Similarities & Stark Contrasts

By John Goreham on April 2, 2019 - 4:22PM

We compare the 2019 Kia Niro Battery Electric Car to the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus and come away surprised by some similarities and also by some stark contrasts.

Dodge Fools a Surprising Number of People with the Hellcat Journey

By Patrick Rall on April 2, 2019 - 12:00PM

Rear-drive Dodge Journey powered by a Hellcat Redeye engine was posted to Facebook, but it was an April Fool’s Day joke.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Outback, safety features

New Subaru, Nissan, Mazda Safety System Could Save Your Life

By Denis Flierl on April 2, 2019 - 7:22AM

This new safety system will save lives in Japan. Will customers see it in the U.S.?

Chevy dealers offer heavy discounts on Bolt EV.

Tesla Model 3 Effect - Chevy Dealers Discount 2019 Bolt Electric Vehicles Almost $10,000 In Race For Bottom Of The Market

By John Goreham on April 1, 2019 - 10:51AM

Chevrolet dealers are discounting the Bolt battery-electric vehicle by as much as $9,500. Our take on these amazing deals.

2013 Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S, recall, Toyota 86

What Went Wrong With Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ Recall?

By Denis Flierl on April 1, 2019 - 6:51AM

This is no April fools joke, Subaru and Toyota may need to stop a recall for BRZ and Scion FR-S sport coupes. The fix is worse than the original problem.

2020 Ford Explorer's New Feature to Help You Relax

By Mary Conway on March 31, 2019 - 10:01PM

The 2020 Ford Explorer has a new feature to help you simplify your life. Call it digital detox, call it mindfulness, the new Ford will help you focus.