Automotive News (Page 484)

If you are looking for the best Subaru deals in February and on President’s Day, here is what customers will find. Don’t expect special offers on Forester.

Subaru is riding high now, but for how long? Subaru dealers are worried customers will have similar quality issues with new 2020 Outback as Ascent.

Tesla must drastically reduce costs to make the $35,000 model 3 possible. Currently the lowest priced model 3 is $42,900. Tesla has to reduce the cost almost $8,000 to make the $35,000 Model 3 possible. It is important for Tesla to get this vehicle to market as soon as possible to transition to retain profitability and to truly bring sustainable transportation to the masses.

In these recent cold days and nights I am reminded of why I like my plug in hybrid. For the last few years I have leased and then owned Chevy Volts, and now I have a Cadillac ELR, which was Cadillac’s short-lived luxury coupe that shared the Volt’s drivetrain. I really liked my Volts, and the ELR even more. The biggest value of a plug in hybrid is that it is essentially an electric car. Here is why.

Hyundai provides lasting peace of mind in its electric vehicles and hybrids with an offering not provided by other EV manufacturers: a lifetime battery warranty. This warranty is provided to the original owner with some restrictions.

The 2019 Subaru WRX and WRX STI score “Best Sports Car”, their eighth overall and fourth straight win for retaining their value. You should buy new not used.

Lightly used Honda Civics, Pilots, HR-Vs, and CR-Vs are not that great a bargain compared to buying a new model. The interesting part is Honda intended it to be that way. Here's how Honda keeps its used car values so high.

Another Solberg will behind the wheel of a Blue, Gold and Yellow Subaru. See who will be flying a 2019 Subaru WRX STI Super rally car.

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for February 2019 is black-and-gold 1968 shown here, owned and loved by Jeff Fine.

FCA is now the only American automaker reporting monthly sales, so the only muscle car with reporting monthly sales for January is the Dodge Challenger, making the Mopar muscle car the leader for what will be my final monthly muscle car sales report for the foreseeable future.

The all-new Legacy sedan gets a new turbo and the 2020 Outback should also get a 2.4XT, so why did Forester 2.0XT get axed?

Even as Volkswagen added 119,000 vehicles to the latest Takata recall figures, other automakers such as Toyota and Fiat-Chrysler Autos added millions of vehicles to the list. And, Ford issued a do-not-drive order for some 2006 Ranger pickups and their Mazda equivalents.

The February 2019 Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT shown above – owned , driven and raced by Charlie Link.

The Honda Clarity PHEV is the top-selling affordable EV in America and Tesla's Model 3 is the top-selling EV overall. Here is a real-world price comparison of the two that illustrates just how much more green vehicle buyers will pay for a Model 3.

The second study in a week shows that EV range drops by as much as half in cold weather operation. Tesla Model 3 and Nissan Leaf both show similar results.

You can save money buying a certified preowned vehicle and Auto Trader says the Subaru Outback is one of the 10 Best Certified preowned cars to buy. Here’s why you might want to wait a year.

In a week when Volkswagen had many vehicles recalled for various reasons, Audi also recalled a number of A6 and A7 models to prevent possible fires. An electrical connector that runs very hot and presents the threat of fires were the subject of the recall.

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: I hope this is about as mad as the mad doctor can be, signing a pact with the almost-devil of the car industry right before industrial birth of start up production. I guess he’ll be the industrial obstetrician. I hope the car baby ain’t no Rosemary’s. Dr. Scaringe is looking to make a deal with a devil who has more money than God. Jeff Besos of Amazon is in with this. What a strange three way this could be. I cringe: gee Doctor: will it be good for you too?

We took a quick drive in the new 2019 Honda Passport. Our first impressions were all positive.

Here is your guide to the cars that have the highest devaluation in the United States. These models make great used purchases.

Michigan-based Katech Engines recently built the LT5 V8 from a new Corvette ZR1 from the ground up, ditching the supercharger for a custom twin turbocharged setup and on an engine dynamometer, Chevrolet’s most powerful road-going engine ever made a whopping 1,308 horsepower.

Subaru and Subaru Tecnica International pursue two new motorsports championships in 2019. Can they win where they’ve never won before?

What do you do when the snow gets deep and the roads aren’t plowed? Subaru Forester could be the answer if you can’t call in for a snow day.

The 2019 Mazda Miata is winning awards even during dark winter.

Toyota's new 2020 RAV4 TRD Off-Road has an impressive list of new features for those heading off-road. Here's why we think it is an interesting offering.

Subaru announced they will unveil two new electrified models at the Geneva International Motor Show. See what they have planned for the future.

Ford introduced a new 7.3-liter gasoline V8 for the 2020 Super Duty lineup, but the fact that this new pushrod engine would fit in both the current Mustang and F-150 brings about some interesting possibilities – including the V8-powered Raptor that so many people want.

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: Extreme weather driving has taken a toll on electric vehicle ranges as we watch BEV owners struggle to stay charged through the winter, their Tesla Model 3 door handles thaw, while the rest watch and learn from their triumphs, trials, and mistakes. I like to say “less is more,” but when it comes to extreme weather driving and batteries, more is more, tiny is workable, keep it plugged in if its 20° F or less, keep it cool over 95° F, and be prepared with options regardless.

The 2019 Subaru WRX STI vs the STI S209. What are the major differences and how bad do you really want an S209?

Volkswagen, which introduced its restyled 2019 Jetta last year waited a bit before introducing the Jetta GLI. The reason is simple, the automaker didn't want to shield the compact from good publicity.