Automotive News (Page 484)

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.

ARX Leaders Speed, Foust To Take Part In Nitro Rallycross Competition

By Marc Stern on September 20, 2018 - 10:36PM

In the first event of its kind, the Nitro Rallycross event, scheduled for Utah's Motorsports Campus this weekend, has attracted the current leaders of the American Rallycross series, Scott Speed, currently atop the leaderboard, and Tanner Foust, who is sitting second.

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Engine

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Gets a Green Blower Belt

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2018 - 4:36PM

The 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye will feature a stronger green supercharger belt in order to meet the extreme duty cycle of this 797-horsepower Hemi – a first for the factory-supercharged Dodge muscle cars.

VW Reveals the ID Buzz Electric Kombi Cargo Bus: A Preview of the Passenger Type 2 Electric Samba to Come

By Al Castro on September 20, 2018 - 9:59AM

With Type 1 Beetle Mark 3 in its swansong, VW decides in good timing that it’s ready to try its luck and good fortune on another storied halo, that some say as a van, has more potential of being even more popular and longer lasting than Beetle, even as an electric. Let’s hope Samba reaches its 100th Birthday in 2049 that Beetle almost made in 2038 (or earlier?), but didn’t quite live as long.

Where Electric Pickup Trucks Can Be Used If Produced Today

By Armen Hareyan on September 20, 2018 - 8:35AM

Last month Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla pickup truck may come sooner than thought. A week ago GM's Mary Barra hinted at possible electric trucks as well (according to the News Wheel). Here we are taking a look at where electric pickup trucks can possibly be used if they were produced today with rumored capabilities.

Choking Dust Didn’t Slow Down Sandell’s #18 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on September 20, 2018 - 7:22AM

Choking dust was too much for David Higgins #75 Subaru WRX STI at Idaho Rally. It didn’t stop Sandell who is now two-for-two in ARA Rally this season.

Electrify America, Audi Announce Charging Network For New E-Tron Electric

By Marc Stern on September 19, 2018 - 11:57PM

In a surprising development that will help spread an electric charging network even more quickly, Audi and Electrify America will work to establish a charging network for the E-Tron, Audi's first EV.

Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Beautifully Rendered by a Korean Studio

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2018 - 4:32PM

If the test cars captured on video at the Nurburgring do prove to be the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette, the artwork above could effectively be our first look at the next-generation American sports car in the flesh.

2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Mojave Sand Edition

Ram Power Wagon Gets a New Special Edition Color Package for 2019

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2018 - 3:24PM

The 2019 Ram 2500 Power Wagon continues on with all of the features that make it the most capable heavy duty off-road truck in the US market, but for the new model year, the Mojave Sand package adds a new exterior color and some other standard features.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Forester 2.0XT, 6-speed manual

Russia Gets Two Engines In New Forester; What Is Subaru Thinking?

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2018 - 8:20AM

The Russian market will get two engines in the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester. See what engines it gets and why it doesn’t make sense.

New Mid-Sized Ram Will Be Built Alongside the Jeep Wrangler Pickup

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2018 - 5:53PM

We learned back in early June that the Ram brand was planning to reenter the mid-sized truck segment and in a new report from Automotive News, this modern-day-Dakota will be built at the same plant as the Jeep Wrangler pickup – suggesting that the two could be closely related.

Tesla being investigated by SEC and DOJ.

Not Just the SEC: Tesla Confirms It Has Been Contacted By Justice Department About New Criminal Probe

By John Goreham on September 18, 2018 - 3:28PM

Tesla is now facing criminal and also civil investigations about the alleged fraud.

Report: Toyota to transfer key technology to Chinese partners.

Report: Toyota To Partner With Chinese Companies & Transfer Prius Technology

By John Goreham on September 18, 2018 - 12:43PM

Bloomberg reports that Toyota plans to transfer the key technology that makes the Prius so special to its future Chinese partners.

Toyota's Infotainment Woes Mount - Drops Pandora Integration Along With Other Popular Apps

By John Goreham on September 18, 2018 - 11:26AM

Toyota has been struggling to keep up in the ever-changing infotainment landscape. A new development should be concerning to anyone who enjoys Pandora.

Years in the Making, Audi Finally Launches the 2019 e-Tron SUV: Audi’s First Full On BEV Electric Car

By Al Castro on September 18, 2018 - 10:14AM

2013 was only a few years ago, a long time for most, lightning fast time in the electric car universe, and after all the talk, the drafts, the drawings, the concepts, the rumors, the prototypes, and camouflaged pre-production vehicles since, Audi finally presents its first full electric car. With a price point of about $80,000 USD, the Audi e-Tron Quattro aims to take its throne as a heralded German electric, while finally taking on the American Teslas.

2012-2017 Subaru WRX STI, engine failure lawsuit, Subaru oil consumption lawsuit

Subaru Denies Wrongdoing in WRX STI Engine Failure Lawsuit; Settles Anyway

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2018 - 7:46AM

Subaru of America has denied wrongdoing in the WRX STI 2.5L engine lawsuit but decides to settle even though they think they could win.

VW Sees 10 Million Sales With EVs based on MEB Platform

By Marc Stern on September 18, 2018 - 12:53AM

Looking to the future, the Volkswagen Group has announced that within the next few years it will build as many as 10 million electric vehicles based on the MEB platform.

Costco is Offering Special Editions of 2019 Chevy Suburbans and Tahoes

By Mary Conway on September 17, 2018 - 11:35PM

Costco is actively pursuing the automotive market, this time offering special discounts on Premier editions of 2019 Chevrolet Suburbans and Tahoes.

Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Camaro Teams Struggle in Funny Car Countdown Opener

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2018 - 5:41PM

The front-running Dodge Charger and Chevrolet Camaro funny cars had a rough go of the first of six races that will decide the 2018 NHRA championship, with a Toyota Camry and a Ford Mustang meeting in the finals while the drivers at the top of the order coming into the Countdown struggled.

Toyota and partners add ten more working emissions-free trucks.

Toyota's Zero Emissions Trucks Program Gets Boost From CARB, UPS, Shell, and Others

By John Goreham on September 17, 2018 - 2:50PM

Add ten more working trucks to Toyota's fleet of zero emissions tractor trailers.

Mysteriously Loud Camaro Test Cars Cruising around GM Proving Grounds

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2018 - 1:59PM

There are loud, heavily-camouflaged Chevrolet Camaro test cars on the roads around Metro Detroit and with the refreshed 2019 cars already being disguised, we have to wonder if there isn’t a spicier Chevy muscle car on the way – one possibly powered by the Corvette ZR1’s LT5.

Tesla update leaves cars without safety features.

Tesla Model 3 OTA Update Goes Wrong - Temporarily Leaves Cars Without Safety Features

By John Goreham on September 17, 2018 - 11:06AM

An over the air update left Model 3 owners without important safety features this past week. Here's what happened.

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is special.

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody - What Makes It Special?

By John Goreham on September 17, 2018 - 10:03AM

The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is made special by what equipment it has, but also by what it brings its owner.

2019 Subaru BRZ, BRZ STI, Series.grey, pricing, specs

Subaru BRZ Series.Grey Is the Hot New Model; But There’s Another Option

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2018 - 7:56AM

Subaru offers the hotter 2019 BRZ Series.Grey, but there’s another option if you don’t get one the 250 limited editions.

The BMW iNext Electric Autonomous Concept

BMW Reveals a Normal Looking Driverless Car: iNext: the Next Step in Electric Autonomous Driving

By Al Castro on September 16, 2018 - 10:05AM

Instead of going over the top like most car makers do, especially startups when introducing autonomous technology in their concept vehicles, BMW took a more practical approach recently with theirs, called iNext, a new electric driverless capable concept CUV but still a human hands on driving car which includes a steering wheel and pedals. So practical they intend to put something much like it into production in as little time as in 2021.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 Subaru WRX, Series.Gray, Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival

Performance Fans Bring the Rumble to Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival 2018

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2018 - 7:43AM

Subaru fans gather at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver for Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival 2018. Check out the Subie rumble.

Vera the Robot Electric Tractor Pod ex-Ford Seller in Your Future

Volvo Gives Us a Glimpse of a Bladerunner World of Electric Tractor Pods: Trucks So Driverless, They Don’t Even Need Cabs

By Al Castro on September 15, 2018 - 10:12AM

Meet Vera. She’s Swedish, and she means it, damn it. She’s a badass Level 5 Volvo robot electric tractor pod almost as low to the ground as a Porsche, only three times bigger. So low, if you’re not careful, she might mow you down before her collision avoidance and passive emergency braking systems are autonomously activated! Potential roadkill beware! No airbags need apply . . .

Another ex-Ford For You: the Volvo XC40 Electric. Competes with Jaguar, Audi, and Model X, with Model 3 Price Point!

By Al Castro on September 15, 2018 - 10:00AM

Here’s another ex-Ford that got spit out by the blue oval to go on with life and do better without them, since partnering up with Chinese Geely, Volvo is whipping out some amazing products even a new division, and the baby XC40 electric is a prime example. A BEV competes with Jaguar iPace, Audi eTron, and Tesla Model X, all at Model 3 prices. Another ex-Ford in your future. Not bad!

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV

Can A Large 3-Row SUV Be Fun? Subaru Wants You To Believe New Ascent Is

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2018 - 9:16AM

Subaru infused the all-new 2019 Ascent 3-Row with the brand’s DNA. Will 3 core values make it fun?

VW Squashes The Beetle As Market Sees SUV Shift

By Marc Stern on September 14, 2018 - 9:46PM

It's a sad but necessary part of the business. When business isn't good and cars are sitting on lots do you know what happens? Unless the automaker is extremely confident of a turnaround, the automaker eventually pulls the plus on the vehicle. That's what happened this week as VW squashed Its slow-sellng, though iconic, Beetle.

New 2019 Subaru Forester Pre-Sales Are Booming

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2018 - 7:41AM

Subaru Corp announced pre-sales of the all-new 2019 Forester are five times more than expected. The new e-Boxer Hybrid is also hot.

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