Automotive News (Page 474)

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.

2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid MPG will be 50 MPG.

Toyota Predicts 50 MPG Combined EPA Rating for New 2020 Corolla Hybrid

By John Goreham on December 4, 2018 - 12:32PM

The all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is expected to earn an impressive MPG rating.

Best tires for all-wheel drive Toyota Prius.

These Winter Tires Will Make The Most of The 2019 Prius With All-Wheel Drive

By John Goreham on December 4, 2018 - 11:38AM

We run down a quick list of tires that fit the Toyota Prius and which have the highest owner review ratings.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Crushes It, Customers Love Crosstrek And Forester

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2018 - 7:48AM

Subaru in North America continues to roll thanks to Crosstrek and Forester. See what new records were set.

Lexus RC and LC cars drop to near zero sales.

Bring This Story If You Shop For A Lexus This Holiday Season- Lexus RC and LC Sports Coupes Drop To Near Zero Sales

By John Goreham on December 3, 2018 - 4:16PM

Lexus' sports coupes are all but dead in the water. You won't believe how low sales have dropped.

Which is quicker? Prius, Crosstrek, or Chevy Colorado Duramax?

Which Is Quickest? Toyota Prius vs. Chevy Colorado Duramax, vs. Subaru Crosstrek

By John Goreham on December 3, 2018 - 1:35PM

Here is a matchup between a hybrid car, a tough truck, and a top-selling sporty crossover. Which wins in a stoplight race? You may be surprised at the answer.

Dodge Challenger Outsells Ford Mustang for Second-Straight Month

By Patrick Rall on December 3, 2018 - 12:03PM

The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye models are reaching dealerships and owners, keeping sales numbers strong and helping the Mopar muscle to outsell the Ford Mustang in November 2018.

The New 2021 Rivian R1S SUV by Rivian Media

Rivian R1S SUV: This is How the Americans Take on Range Rover SVAutobiography: Get Your Autograph Book Ready, Land Rover!

By Al Castro on December 3, 2018 - 9:12AM

OPINION ANALYSIS: Rivian Automotive, the once Clandestine now Maverick Electric Pickup Truck Maker added another BEV to its portfolio, a full sized three rower SUV called R1S. I’m so glad they made it nice and boxy and conservative and all BEV. All they need to do now is stretch that battery tray and back seat room, bespoke it out, make it LWB, send it upmarket past Bentley and Rolls, and let it sit next to Rover SVAutobiography, to let their brand take off, and let the doe roll in.

Ode to Chevy Volt: the Car that Started as Green Electroshock Therapy Rightfully Ends with Barely a Spark

By Al Castro on December 3, 2018 - 8:00AM

OPINION ANALYSIS: America’s first plug in hybrid, a segment opening PHEV was put to death recently, the Chevrolet Volt was a cutting edge trailblazing vehicle that bridged the gap between siphoning off gas and waiting for battery technology to improve before pushing on to an all electric car world. So cancelling it seems counterintuitive. It is not. Actually Volt was a great accidental/incidental transition vehicle who’s time came and was way gone.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Plug-in hybrid

Subaru Announces New Revamps; Aims To Improve Forester, Crosstrek Quality

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2018 - 7:22AM

Subaru Corp had a problem with their vehicle inspections. See how they made new revamps to improve Forester and Crosstrek quality.

Honda Accord Named To Car And Driver '10 Best' List For 33rd Time; Civic Honored, Too

By Marc Stern on December 2, 2018 - 10:34AM

A pair of Hondas was honored by Car and Driver as they were named to the publication's "10 Best" list. The Honda Accord and Hybrid were named to the list for the 33rd time -- a record -- while Civics were named to the list for the seventh.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, DriverFocus, safety features

New Subaru Forester DriverFocus Explained; Is It Too Intrusive?

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2018 - 8:02AM

The new 2019 Subaru Forester Touring comes with a safety feature called DriverFocus. Is it too intrusive?

Tips For Optimal Toyota Prius Gas Mileage

By Jeff Teague on December 1, 2018 - 10:41PM

Toyota Prius has amazing mpg estimates. Let’s see how to maximize gas mileage.

2019 Toyota Highlander vs. 4Runner: How to Choose

By Jeff Teague on December 1, 2018 - 10:29PM

It’s a difficult choice between Toyota’s wildly popular Highlander and 4Runner. Here’s how to decide.

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander, SE 2.4 S-AWC, review, specs, features, pricing

Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2.4 S-AWC Offers Good Bang For Your Buck

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2018 - 1:38PM

Check out the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2.4 S-AWC. It offers a good bang for your buck.

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

Turn Your Subaru Crosstrek Into A Serious Off-Road Machine

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2018 - 8:32AM

Subaru Crosstrek is becoming a go-to small SUV for off-road enthusiasts. See what you need to turn your Crosstrek into a serious off-road vehicle.

Top 3 Things to Love About the 2019 Toyota Camry

By Jeff Teague on November 30, 2018 - 7:42PM

Toyota’s best-selling sedan Camry serves up a few new surprises for 2019.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Supercharger

Ford Shows Off the 2020 Mustang GT500 Supercharger

By Patrick Rall on November 30, 2018 - 11:16AM

Ford Motor Company shared the image above of the top of the engine of the 2020 Shelby GT500 Mustang along with confirming the debut date and the build location of the supercharged V8 – all while putting the bed the rumors of a factory twin turbo setup.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Outback, 2019 Crosstrek, top residual value

New Or Used? 6 ALG Awards Imply Buying New Subaru Is Better

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2018 - 6:52AM

Subaru received their fourth straight ALG Best Mainstream Brand award and they pick up five segment awards. See why it implies buying new is better.

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator Looks Perfect in Every Way

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2018 - 3:54PM

Yesterday morning, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator made its grand debut at the 2018 Los Angeles International Auto Show and based on what we can see and read about the long-awaited Wrangler pickup, the FCA engineers have given the community what they wanted – incorporating everything that makes the Wrangler so popular into a midsized pickup.

2019 Toyota Prius Will Go Where No Prius Has Gone Before

By Jeff Teague on November 29, 2018 - 2:00PM

A new rumored all-wheel drive version of the 2019 Toyota Prius has been confirmed. Here is what Torque News knows so far.

Mazda Named Best Car Brand By U.S. News & World Report - Here's Why

By John Goreham on November 29, 2018 - 11:52AM

The folks at U.S. News and World Report sure do like Mazda. We have to agree with the reasons why.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, safety, crash tests

First Tests Are In: New Subaru Forester Is Safer Than Outgoing Model

By Denis Flierl on November 29, 2018 - 7:20AM

The new 2019 Subaru Forester undergoes first global crash tests and earns top safety scores. See how Forester gets safer for consumers.

For 13th Time, VW Golf Family Wins Car And Driver ‘10Best’ Award

By Marc Stern on November 28, 2018 - 11:42PM

For the 13th straight year, Volkswagen's Golf Family of vehicles -- e-Golf, Golf, GTI, AllTrack, SportWagen, and Golf R -- has been chosen as one of the 10Best car lines. The line will appear in the January edition of Car and Driver where the editors of the magazine lay out their case for the award.

T-Lazy Ranch CO Model X crash on Twitter and Model X Courtesy Tesla

Horrific Colorado Tesla Crash Proves Not Only Tesla Built Means Safety, But Also a Happier Holiday Season

By Al Castro on November 28, 2018 - 5:38PM

Traditional and conventional engineering wisdom dictated for years that the purpose of a Mercedes Benz was to enable you to withstand a crash, so that you can survive to buy another Mercedes. Perhaps that conventional thinking now also applies to a Tesla. Five kids driving and riding in a high speed Tesla crash their Model X into a tree and creek. The car was destroyed. Fatalities: 0. The hero: the Tesla.

Cadillac to Discontinue CT6 after 2019, Twin Turbo V8 Still Coming

By Patrick Rall on November 28, 2018 - 5:22PM

After announcing earlier this week that the Detroit Hamtramck plant where the Cadillac CT6 is built would be “unallocated” sometime next year, the company has confirmed that the CT6 will be discontinued after 2019, but before it races off into the sunset, the twin turbo V8-powered CT6-V will reach showrooms.

2019 Acura MDX AWD A-Spec, review, specs, features

2019 Acura MDX Gets Sportier With New A-Spec

By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2018 - 3:41PM

Check out the new 2019 Acura MDX AWD A-Spec. It gets sportier for active families.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

Official: New Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 to Debut in Detroit

By Patrick Rall on November 28, 2018 - 1:51PM

After all sorts of speculation and rumors, Ford Motor Company has made it official that the 2020 Shelby GT500 Mustang will make its grand debut at the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 14th – ending the long wait for the big-power pony car.

All-Wheel Drive Prius With Robust Winter Battery And More Cargo Capacity Than Many Crossovers Revealed For 2019

By John Goreham on November 28, 2018 - 9:46AM

Toyota's new AWD-e Prius will hit the market in 2019 with more capacity than a Mazda CX-5 or Subaru Crosstrek.

2019 Subaru WRX, Best Sports Car, residual value, 2019 ALG Residual Value Awards

Subaru WRX Scores ALG “Best Sports Car” In Residual Value Again

By Denis Flierl on November 28, 2018 - 7:27AM

Subaru does it again and scores big with Best Mainstream Brand award and 5 individual ALG Residual Value Vehicle Awards. WRX is “Best Sports Car” again.

By Marc Stern on November 27, 2018 - 5:42PM

Electrify America, the Volkswagen subsidiary charged with expanding or creating more zero emissions infrastructure, has been awarded Popular Science 'Best of What's New" for 2018. Specifically, PopSci called out EA's high-speed charging stations and the special tech. that they use.

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