Automotive News (Page 470)

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, new Crosstrek, Best small SUV, off-road use

3 Reasons Why Smokin’ Hot Subaru Crosstrek Impresses 4X4 Magazine

By Denis Flierl on January 13, 2019 - 7:37AM

The Subaru Crosstrek gets global recognition from the UK. See why 4X4 Magazine thinks it’s the best small crossover.

Trump Shutdown Shutters National Highway Traffic Safety Agency Until Further Notice

By Marc Stern on January 13, 2019 - 12:35AM

As the Trump shutdown enters its third full week, agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are locking the doors, putting out the cat, and shutting down until there is a break in the impasse between the Democratically-controlled House and the president.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, ARX, Subaru motorsports 2019, Scott Speed

Can Scott Speed Dominate Andretti Volkswagen Beetles?

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2019 - 8:26AM

The 2019 Subaru WRX STI Rallycross Supercars are getting supercharged. Can Scott Speed dominate the Andretti Volkswagen Beetles?

2019 Subaru Forester, Forester STI, Forester 2.0XT

Forester STI Breaks Cover in Tokyo; It’s The One You Want But Can’t Touch

By Denis Flierl on January 12, 2019 - 7:13AM

A new 2019 Subaru Forester STI Concept breaks cover in Tokyo. This is the one you want to replace the Forester 2.0XT.

Ant Anstead Marries Christina El Moussa.

Ant Anstead of Wheeler Dealers Weds Christina El Moussa (Anstead) of Flip or Flop

By John Goreham on January 11, 2019 - 3:39PM

Two of our favorite reality stars, Ant and Christina, from two of our favorite shows marry one another.

Subaru Returns To Iconic Blue And Gold; Why Should Customers Care?

By Denis Flierl on January 11, 2019 - 6:58AM

The iconic Subaru WR Blue livery and Gold wheels return to the brand’s motorsports division. Why should the Subaru customer care?

The 2020 Ford Explorer is Loaded with New Technology

By Mary Conway on January 10, 2019 - 8:39PM

Ford has new technology that can spot speed limit signs and slow your vehicle down accordingly. Ford is promising that its all-new 2020 Ford Explorer contains the latest technology available. We take a look at some of the new features designed for the driver and all of the passengers.

2019 Subaru Forester, cargo, features, specs

Subaru Forester Is Top-10 Car People Keep The Longest

By Denis Flierl on January 10, 2019 - 6:18AM

The Subaru Forester SUV is in the top-10 of all cars that people keep the longest. See where the Subaru brand ranks even higher.

2020 Ford Explorer Arrives on a New Rear-Wheel-Drive Platform

By Patrick Rall on January 9, 2019 - 7:31PM

While the 2020 Ford Explorer doesn’t look dramatically different compared to the version on sale today at first glance, the automaker has changed pretty much everything about the popular SUV right down to the chassis design – introducing a new rear-drive platform.

Would a $35K Tesla Model 3 Be a REAL Tesla?

By John Goreham on January 9, 2019 - 11:31AM

As Tesla enters its third calendar year of sales for the Model 3 without the promised base model "starting at $35K," we ponder whether a model that cheap from this luxury automaker would be a "real" Tesla.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, Best small AWD SUV

Subaru Crosstrek Is Top-3 Hottest New Cars In America

By Denis Flierl on January 9, 2019 - 7:15AM

The second-generation 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is in rarified air and is the third-hottest new car in America. Why are consumers attracted to the small SUV?

VW Golf SportWagen Wins AutoWeb Best Wagon Award

By Marc Stern on January 8, 2019 - 11:50PM

As if to validate Volkswagen's decision to move the SportWagen from the Jetta to the Golf line, AutoWeb, a network of websites that monitor and track sales info, has awarded the Golf SportWagen the Best Wagon Award in its 2019 Awards program.

January Camaro of the Month: Chris Williams' Hugger Orange 1970 RS Z28

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2019 - 9:51AM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for January 2019 is pristine Hugger Orange-and-white 1970 RS Z28, owned and loved by Chris Williams.

2019 Subaru WRX STI S209, STI S209, NAIAS 2019

Subaru Sheds New Light On The Once-Forbidden WRX STI S209

By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2019 - 6:59AM

Subaru teases the all-new WRX STI S209 again. Here’s what we know about the coming once-forbidden S209.

Tesla's 2018 Model 3 Sales Were On Par With Civic and Corolla In December

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 5:53PM

The Tesla Model 3 was the second-leading sedan its size in sales for December 2018 in the American market.

Honda Accord Turns The Tables On Toyota Camry During Holiday Sales Season

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 5:30PM

Last year, Torque News reported the facts that the Camry was growing sharply, while the Accord was declining in sales. This past holiday sales season it was the Accord that was on the rise.

Bill Gamble's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Launching

January Hellcat of the Month: Bill Gamble's Wheelstanding Challenger

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2019 - 3:45PM

The January 2019 Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Challenger shown above – owned and driven by Bill Gamble.

About Two Thirds Of Electric Vehicle Tax Credits In 2018 Went to Luxury Car Buyers - Over Half Went To Tesla Buyers

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 2:30PM

Almost two-thirds of electric vehicle tax credits were used by luxury car shoppers. A little over half went to Tesla buyers. 39% of all EV tax credits in 2018 went to one Tesla model.

2019 Mazda CX-5 moves into premium space.

2019 Mazda CX-5 Moves Into Premium Crossover Segment With Faster 0-60 MPH Time And Other Upgrades

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 12:48PM

Mazda's changes to the CX-5 now place it squarely in the premium segment. Here's proof.

RAV4 top selling vehicle in America's largest segment.

Toyota RAV4 Ends 2018 As Top-Selling Vehicle In America's Largest Segment Beating Newer CR-V and Rogue

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 10:27AM

Toyota's six-year-old design outsold every other two-row crossover in 2018. Just imagine how well the new design will do.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, new WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX STI

Next-Gen Subaru WRX STI Preview; Is The STI Getting Ready To Explode?

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2019 - 7:26AM

Subaru Corp will give the WRX STI a complete redesign. Is the STI getting ready to explode in sales?

The Great Wall Motor’s ORA R1 Mini BEV via Great Wall Motor Media

The Developing World’s Answer to Tesla: China’s Great Wall Motor’s ORA R1 $8,680 BEV

By Al Castro on January 7, 2019 - 6:09AM

For those who think that the Indias, Brazils, Southeast Asias, Western Chinas, Central and South Americas, and Western and Southern Africas will go decades still buzzing around in coal rakers while we 30 second mega supercharge with our brand new 2035 Teslas, I have news for you: the Electric Car Revolution is already coming to those parts, and the ORA R1 mini electric car is the kind of vehicle that’ll proliferate like hotcakes there NOW, like the Model 3 is already doing here.

Porsche Turns To ‘Wet Mode’ So 911s Can’t Go For Swims

By Marc Stern on January 7, 2019 - 12:07AM

Although Porsche 911s are fantastic on dry pavement just let a little raininess get involved and bam, you have a vehicle that can be quite a handful. It is because of this that a feature developed in the mid-1990s "wet mode" has finally been included on this high-line sports coupe.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, engine specs, fuel mileage

Subaru; What Customers Will Be Driving Soon

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2019 - 7:12AM

Subaru looks to their past to plan out their future. What will customers be driving soon?

”Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” Caught vía Reddit, Twitter, YouTube and others under Fair use.

The “Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” Menace and What You Can do to Prevent It and Abate It

By Al Castro on January 5, 2019 - 8:02AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: There have been incidents across the country lately that have become more noticeable and reportable to both news agencies and the police. “Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” are suppose to be acts of protest against emissions policies but they are really nothing more than acts of cowardliness by ignoramuses. Empower rather than arm yourself by doing these ten things to stop these shameful people.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, best all-wheel-drive SUV, best winter vehicle

Need An Extreme Winter Vehicle? 3 Reasons Subaru Forester Is The Best

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2019 - 7:35AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester is taking consumers by storm. If you need an extreme winter vehicle, see why Forester is the best choice.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, Best small SUV for off-road use

Subaru Crosstrek Is The Megastar In 2018

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2019 - 6:44AM

Subaru sets sales records in 2018 because of one model, the new second-generation Crosstrek. See how the small SUV helps blow away the all-time December numbers.

All these vehicles are made in China branded American Courtesy GM Media

The GM Chinese Electric is Coming! GM’s All-Electric Future will be Imported from China and Not Detroit.

By Al Castro on January 4, 2019 - 6:09AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: As GM’s ten year plan for electrification and autonomy turns into a five year plan, that actually now is really an “ASAP plan,” GM is facing a reality that except for the Bolt factory, none of its North American facilities are fully ready for an all out massive BEV production schedule. As GM kills everything off about itself that burns gas, it has no choice but to turn to the Chinese for help. Please welcome the GM Chinese electric car at a dealer near you!

Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger to End 2018, Camaro Continues to Decline

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2019 - 1:18PM

Sales numbers for December 2018 were announced this morning and for the 9th time during the calendar year, the Ford Mustang beat the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales while also securing a 4th-straight annual segment sales title – all while sales of the Chevrolet Camaro hit lows that we haven’t seen from any of the American muscle cars since 2012.

Prius Prime's affordable EV sales dominance not impacted by the Tesla Model 3.

Toyota Prius Prime Finishes 2018 As Top-Selling Affordable EV In America, Despite Tesla Model 3 Pressure

By John Goreham on January 3, 2019 - 10:42AM

The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid electric vehicle significantly outpaced GM's two affordable EV models in 2018. Even more impressive is Prime's sales in light of the Tesla Model 3.

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