Automotive News (Page 487)

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 Infiniti QX60, LUXE, Review, specs, features

2019 Infiniti QX60 LUXE; How the SUV Makes Life Easier For Families

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2018 - 8:38AM

For 2019, the Infiniti QX60 is an ideal vehicle for families needing to haul people and cargo in a luxury package. See how it makes life a little easier.

2018 Subaru BRZ, Kelly Blue Book 10 Coolest Cars Under $25K

Subaru BRZ Checks All the Right Boxes But One; It's Missing More Than a Turbo

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2018 - 7:20AM

The 2018 Subaru BRZ checks all the right boxes but one and still earns KBB’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $25K. It's missing more than a turbocharged Boxer engine.

The Ford Focus Active Planned for Europe

Why Ford is Cancelling Plans to Import Focus Active from China

By Mary Conway on September 1, 2018 - 12:29AM

Ford announced it is cancelling plans to import the crossover based on the Ford Focus called the Focus Active because the new trade tariffs will erase any potential profits.

Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford Mustang Hits the Dyno with Less than Impressive Results

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2018 - 5:13PM

The recently-announced Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford packs an advertised 808 horsepower and 677 lb-ft of torque at the flywheel, but to find out how much power this supercharged pony car makes at the wheels, the Texas tuner strapped one to the dyno – with results that are a little lower than you would expect.

2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in F8 Green

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Base Price Drops a Bit for 2019

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2018 - 3:16PM

The 2019 Dodge Charger hasn’t shown up on the brand’s website yet, but thanks to someone who was kind enough to send me a dealer order guide, we have the pricing for the 2019 SRT Hellcat - which has a slightly lower starting price for the new model year.

Dyson Shows it Means EV Business: A Nearly $3 Billion USD Investment With a $200 Million Facility Shows They’re About Cars Too

By Al Castro on August 31, 2018 - 8:45AM

People would laugh at a vacuum company investing money and its reputation in building all electric BEV cars it’s never done before. But Dyson has something that took Tesla years to get and another thing it still doesn’t have, that gives Dyson an edge against Tesla: a manufacturing apparatus to build solid state batteries, and the key patents to make them, which are better than what Tesla is using.

2019 Subaru Legacy, son and father drive through flames to escape forest fire

Watch Father and Son Drive Through Flames to Escape Horrific Wildfire

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2018 - 6:58AM

Watch as a son and his father drive a Subaru Legacy through horrific wildfire in Glacier National Park. [Video]

Build, Price Your Ideal 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Online Now

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2018 - 4:22PM

While we have talked about the pricing for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, those new car shoppers who have been waiting for the refreshed models to arrive can now build and price their ideal GM muscle car on the official brand website.

Study- Mazda's CX-9 Is the Crossover That Owners Find Best Meets Their Expectations

By John Goreham on August 30, 2018 - 3:29PM

In a new study by AutiPacifica, owners report that the Mazda CX-9 is the 3-row crossover that best meets their expectations. What makes it special?

Harley Davidson Creates a Unique Ford F-150 to Celebrate 115 Years

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2018 - 2:12PM

The Harley Davidson motorcycle brand turned 115 years old this year and as part of the celebration, the company has teamed up with the customizing experts to Tuscany to create the newest Harley-themed Ford F-150.

Honda and Toyota dominate long-term car ownership.

A State By State Look At Just How Much Honda and Toyota Dominate Long-Term Vehicle Ownership

By John Goreham on August 30, 2018 - 11:00AM

A recent sturdy looking at which vehicles owners keep the longest has a powerful message for car shoppers.

Tesla Police Blotter - Watch A Tesla Go Airborne Before Crashing

By John Goreham on August 30, 2018 - 10:29AM

Tesla have high insurance rates. This video helps explain part of the reason.

2019 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Takes Top Spot in Customer Satisfaction Survey; Toyota Tumbles

By Denis Flierl on August 30, 2018 - 7:21AM

According to the ACSI Automobile Report, Subaru takes over the top spot in the new 2018 Customer Satisfaction Survey. See what happened to Toyota.

In Making a Mustang Inspired CUV EV with Trucks and Mustang Left in Their Portfolio, Ford Risks Mustang Fatigue With Already Angry Sedan Customers

By Al Castro on August 30, 2018 - 6:13AM

As new car sales slow down for the first time since the Great Recession, car makers have had to make key decisions about marketing and production efficiencies, and Ford is no exception. Ford may be limiting itself with choices that customers will grow tired of, if it’s all about just one car: Mustang.

If You Love To Drive And Have A Commute Then This Vehicle Is For You

By Marc Stern on August 29, 2018 - 10:34PM

Have you been wondering lately if you are driving the right car? After all, your commute is, at least, one hour each way and there are more than a few drivers’ roads – twisty bits, off-camber fall aways and more – along the way, which enrich your drive. But, your vehicle, the humble daily driver in the driveway, it is up to it?

Convert Your V8-Powered Ford F-150 into a 758hp Raptor for $37,400

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2018 - 4:48PM

PaxPower of Houston, Texas has put together a package that transforms any V8-powered F-150 from the current generation into a 758-horsepower Raptor, including all of the Ford production components, for just $37,400.

2019 Nissan Frontier, new Frontier pickup, pricing, details

Outdated Nissan Frontier Sticks Around For 2019; Pricing Details

By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2018 - 3:15PM

Nissan announced pricing on the 2019 Frontier. The outdated model sticks around other year.

Bodyless Corvette Becomes the First GM Manual Transmission Vehicle in the 7s

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2018 - 11:34AM

The well-known Corvette cart known as Leroy and driven by YouTuber Cleetus McFarland has become the first General Motors vehicle with a manual transmission to cover the quarter mile in the 7-second range – running a 7.824 at 176.57 miles per hour.

Why Doesn’t Subaru Create a New Luxury Brand?

By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2018 - 8:24AM

Toyota has Lexus, Honda has Acura, Nissan has Infinity. Could Subaru benefit from having a luxury brand?

Jeep Introduces the Wrangler Moab Package

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2018 - 5:19PM

The first special package for the new Jeep Wrangler JL was announced today, with the Moab package introducing a new level of standard off-roading capabilities to the latest in a long line of legendary machines to sport the Moab name.

Toyota Partners With Uber - Two Will Meld Their Driving Systems

By John Goreham on August 28, 2018 - 4:04PM

Toyota's Guardian autonomous driving system will work alongside Uber's self-driving software. What could possibly go wrong?

Dethleffs Pulls Another E.Home Camper out its EV Hat: A Prototype RV Trailer that Tows Itself With Power for Camp and Home

By Al Castro on August 28, 2018 - 10:14AM

German camper manufacturer Dethleffs continues its experimentation in the EV camper market with another prototype. The last one we reported was a Type 3 RV EV camper covered head to toe with solar panels. This time it’s a EV RV trailer already in production as a conventional camper, that it’s still hitched to a vehicle, but self propels itself with two electric motors on each wheel. A large battery pack has implications for off grid camping and auxiliary home power.

Next Generation Ford Mustang could arrive in 2021 with All-Wheel-Drive

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2018 - 10:03AM

As Ford Motor Company trims the number of vehicles in the lineup, the mighty Mustang could become more utilitarian as the automaker looks to draw in new buyers, possibly introducing all-wheel-drive during the next generation of the legendary pony car.

Subaru WRX STI 2.5-liter engine lawsuit, 2012-2017 Subaru WRX STI

Subaru Settles WRX/STI 2.5L Engine Lawsuit Following Months of Discovery

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2018 - 8:07AM

Subaru settles a lawsuit against the 2012-2017 Subaru WRX/STI equipped with the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. See what the plaintiffs get.

Caravaggio Corvette Z06 Upgrades are Incredible, and Incredibly Expensive

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2018 - 12:39PM

Caravaggio Corvettes offers an extensive list of high-end upgrades for the C7 Z06, transforming the supercharged supercar into a carbon fiber-and-leather-clad luxury-performance machine, but if you want this premium look, you had better be prepared to hand over premium money.

Is the Prius the top-trade-in for Model 3 cars?

Is the Toyota Prius Really The Top Trade-In For Tesla's Model 3?

By John Goreham on August 27, 2018 - 12:12PM

Perhaps the Toyota Prius is really the top trade-in for Tesla's Model 3, but the evidence is a bit thin. Here's why.

Another Tesla crashes into another firetruck.

Third Tesla Crashes Into Back of Firetruck - That's Four Crashes Into Emergency Vehicles This Year

By John Goreham on August 27, 2018 - 10:07AM

Another Tesla Model S crashes into the back of yet another emergency vehicle.

1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Wins Pebble Beach Best In Show; Owners Elated

By Marc Stern on August 27, 2018 - 9:14AM

During a year when it seemed that the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance seemed more about all of the previews it is still nice to see a classic winning Best in Show, which it has.

Jaguar Land Rover’s Attempt Preserve its Classic Cars Erases the Problems that Came With Them

By Al Castro on August 27, 2018 - 7:30AM

In opening the first Jaguar Land Rover Classic facility in the US, the first of its kind, JLR is cleverly taking steps to preserve its heritage with the cars already in the wild. By expanding the restoration market by offering electrification and restoration options, it also takes steps not only to help clean the environment, but also cleverly erase the mechanical troubles its cars have been known for, for decades.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, American Rally Association (ARA) Championship, Ojibwe Forests Rally results

Number 75 Subaru WRX STI On Pace For ARA Championship Title

By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2018 - 6:27AM

David Higgins and co-driver Craig Drew score their fourth event win of the season in the #75 2018 Subaru WRX STI. See what happened to Pastrana.

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