Automotive News (Page 478)

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.

Buick Envision and Cadillac XT4 challenge Lexus NX.

Premium Crossover Sales - Two-Pronged Attack By Buick Envision and Cadillac XT4 Chip Away At Lexus NX Sales Lead

By John Goreham on April 10, 2019 - 1:39PM

Two GM premium crossovers are ganging up on the Lexus NX to rival its sales volume.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, VW Golf R, Honda Civic Type R, hot hatch, best compact sports car

Subaru WRX STI Is Defeated By VW And Honda Hot Hatches; It’s Not About Performance

By Denis Flierl on April 10, 2019 - 6:56AM

The showdown between the Subaru WRX STI vs VW Golf R and Honda Type R is not so much about performance, but more about design.

VW, Andretti To Campaign Winning Pair Of Beetles In 2019 ARX Series

By Marc Stern on April 9, 2019 - 11:01PM

With the Beetle heading for an automotive fadeout at the end of the current model year, at least one racing team, in one racing series, and one supporting manufacturer is helping to send the Beetle out in style. The Andretti Race Team is fielding two VW Beetles in the ARX rallycross series which kicks off next month.

Grading GM's Electric Vehicle Development Progress - We Give GM a C Grade Overall

By John Goreham on April 9, 2019 - 2:36PM

GM's CEO, Mary Barra, penned her own update on the company's electric vehicle plans last September. We recall her report and evaluate how GM has done since.

This Perfect Honda Trail 70 Model Will Bring You Back To Your Childhood

By John Goreham on April 9, 2019 - 1:20PM

Honda's Trail Bikes were a part of many childhoods. So were scale models.

Jeep Five Quarter: Incredible Classic Military Pickup with Hellcat Power (Video)

By Patrick Rall on April 9, 2019 - 12:00PM

This modified 1968 M-715 is one of the coolest classic Jeep pickups we have ever seen, and only partially due to the Hellcat Hemi.

2019 Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Outback, best financing deals, best CPO deals

Best CPO Deals: Is Subaru Certified Pre-Owned Incentive The Best?

By Denis Flierl on April 9, 2019 - 7:29AM

Subaru hasn’t offered many incentives on cars in the past but that is changing.

The Ram 1500 Limited Is the Country's Best Prom Limo and Much More

By John Goreham on April 8, 2019 - 2:23PM

We all know the Ram 1500's strengths and typical uses. We discover a new one - Best Prom Limo.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Grabber Lime

Next Generation Ford Mustang Could Grow to Match the Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on April 8, 2019 - 10:57AM

The Mustang has been smaller and lighter since the Challenger returned in 2008, but that could change when the next gen Ford arrives.

2019 Subaru Forester, best fuel mileage, best compact SUV,

Compact SUV Wars: New Subaru Forester Scores 3rd In Fuel-Mileage Comparison

By Denis Flierl on April 8, 2019 - 7:47AM

Subaru Forester comes in third in the best compact SUV fuel mileage comparison. See who ranks number one in real-world testing.

Subaru Weekend News: What You Haven’t Read

By Denis Flierl on April 7, 2019 - 7:42AM

Here is a weekend digest of stories you haven't read about.

Audi A7 Is 2019’s Large Car Value Award Winner By Edmunds

By Marc Stern on April 7, 2019 - 12:32AM

The Audi A7, also called the A7 Sportback by some, has been named winner of the large car portion of Edmunds Value winner. The award looks at six months and 60 months to look at projected value and where the vehicle will likely sit.

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.

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