Automotive News (Page 489)

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.

January Camaro of the Month: Chris Williams' Hugger Orange 1970 RS Z28

By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2019 - 9:51AM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for January 2019 is pristine Hugger Orange-and-white 1970 RS Z28, owned and loved by Chris Williams.

2019 Subaru WRX STI S209, STI S209, NAIAS 2019

Subaru Sheds New Light On The Once-Forbidden WRX STI S209

By Denis Flierl on January 8, 2019 - 6:59AM

Subaru teases the all-new WRX STI S209 again. Here’s what we know about the coming once-forbidden S209.

Tesla's 2018 Model 3 Sales Were On Par With Civic and Corolla In December

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 5:53PM

The Tesla Model 3 was the second-leading sedan its size in sales for December 2018 in the American market.

Honda Accord Turns The Tables On Toyota Camry During Holiday Sales Season

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 5:30PM

Last year, Torque News reported the facts that the Camry was growing sharply, while the Accord was declining in sales. This past holiday sales season it was the Accord that was on the rise.

Bill Gamble's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Launching

January Hellcat of the Month: Bill Gamble's Wheelstanding Challenger

By Patrick Rall on January 7, 2019 - 3:45PM

The January 2019 Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Challenger shown above – owned and driven by Bill Gamble.

About Two Thirds Of Electric Vehicle Tax Credits In 2018 Went to Luxury Car Buyers - Over Half Went To Tesla Buyers

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 2:30PM

Almost two-thirds of electric vehicle tax credits were used by luxury car shoppers. A little over half went to Tesla buyers. 39% of all EV tax credits in 2018 went to one Tesla model.

2019 Mazda CX-5 moves into premium space.

2019 Mazda CX-5 Moves Into Premium Crossover Segment With Faster 0-60 MPH Time And Other Upgrades

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 12:48PM

Mazda's changes to the CX-5 now place it squarely in the premium segment. Here's proof.

RAV4 top selling vehicle in America's largest segment.

Toyota RAV4 Ends 2018 As Top-Selling Vehicle In America's Largest Segment Beating Newer CR-V and Rogue

By John Goreham on January 7, 2019 - 10:27AM

Toyota's six-year-old design outsold every other two-row crossover in 2018. Just imagine how well the new design will do.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, new WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX STI

Next-Gen Subaru WRX STI Preview; Is The STI Getting Ready To Explode?

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2019 - 7:26AM

Subaru Corp will give the WRX STI a complete redesign. Is the STI getting ready to explode in sales?

The Great Wall Motor’s ORA R1 Mini BEV via Great Wall Motor Media

The Developing World’s Answer to Tesla: China’s Great Wall Motor’s ORA R1 $8,680 BEV

By Al Castro on January 7, 2019 - 6:09AM

For those who think that the Indias, Brazils, Southeast Asias, Western Chinas, Central and South Americas, and Western and Southern Africas will go decades still buzzing around in coal rakers while we 30 second mega supercharge with our brand new 2035 Teslas, I have news for you: the Electric Car Revolution is already coming to those parts, and the ORA R1 mini electric car is the kind of vehicle that’ll proliferate like hotcakes there NOW, like the Model 3 is already doing here.

Porsche Turns To ‘Wet Mode’ So 911s Can’t Go For Swims

By Marc Stern on January 7, 2019 - 12:07AM

Although Porsche 911s are fantastic on dry pavement just let a little raininess get involved and bam, you have a vehicle that can be quite a handful. It is because of this that a feature developed in the mid-1990s "wet mode" has finally been included on this high-line sports coupe.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, engine specs, fuel mileage

Subaru; What Customers Will Be Driving Soon

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2019 - 7:12AM

Subaru looks to their past to plan out their future. What will customers be driving soon?

”Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” Caught vía Reddit, Twitter, YouTube and others under Fair use.

The “Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” Menace and What You Can do to Prevent It and Abate It

By Al Castro on January 5, 2019 - 8:02AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: There have been incidents across the country lately that have become more noticeable and reportable to both news agencies and the police. “Coal Rolling” and “ICE-ing” are suppose to be acts of protest against emissions policies but they are really nothing more than acts of cowardliness by ignoramuses. Empower rather than arm yourself by doing these ten things to stop these shameful people.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, best all-wheel-drive SUV, best winter vehicle

Need An Extreme Winter Vehicle? 3 Reasons Subaru Forester Is The Best

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2019 - 7:35AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester is taking consumers by storm. If you need an extreme winter vehicle, see why Forester is the best choice.

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

Subaru Crosstrek Is The Megastar In 2018

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2019 - 6:44AM

Subaru sets sales records in 2018 because of one model, the new second-generation Crosstrek. See how the small SUV helps blow away the all-time December numbers.

All these vehicles are made in China branded American Courtesy GM Media

The GM Chinese Electric is Coming! GM’s All-Electric Future will be Imported from China and Not Detroit.

By Al Castro on January 4, 2019 - 6:09AM

ANALYSIS AND OPINION: As GM’s ten year plan for electrification and autonomy turns into a five year plan, that actually now is really an “ASAP plan,” GM is facing a reality that except for the Bolt factory, none of its North American facilities are fully ready for an all out massive BEV production schedule. As GM kills everything off about itself that burns gas, it has no choice but to turn to the Chinese for help. Please welcome the GM Chinese electric car at a dealer near you!

Ford Mustang Beats Dodge Challenger to End 2018, Camaro Continues to Decline

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2019 - 1:18PM

Sales numbers for December 2018 were announced this morning and for the 9th time during the calendar year, the Ford Mustang beat the Dodge Challenger in monthly sales while also securing a 4th-straight annual segment sales title – all while sales of the Chevrolet Camaro hit lows that we haven’t seen from any of the American muscle cars since 2012.

Prius Prime's affordable EV sales dominance not impacted by the Tesla Model 3.

Toyota Prius Prime Finishes 2018 As Top-Selling Affordable EV In America, Despite Tesla Model 3 Pressure

By John Goreham on January 3, 2019 - 10:42AM

The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid electric vehicle significantly outpaced GM's two affordable EV models in 2018. Even more impressive is Prime's sales in light of the Tesla Model 3.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, ARX, Subaru motorsports 2019

2019 Subaru WRX STI Motorsports Preview; New Excitement Is Coming

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2019 - 6:27AM

The 2019 motorsports year will bring new excitement. See why Subaru WRX STI fans have a lot to be excited about.

VW Group’s new mobile power bank for BEVs Courtesy VW Media

VW's Gigantic Cell Phone Power Bank for BEVs: A Mobile Quick Charging Station is a Juice Pack for Your EV

By Al Castro on January 3, 2019 - 2:29AM

VW is about to unleash into the BEV wild a really cool mobile charger station that will top the cherry on the ice cream of negating the excuses for range anxiety and city BEV ownership: a mobile power bank that can top off as many as 15 BEVs in as little as 17 minutes. It can be rolled around in a parking lot during events, your boss can have one in the office garage, and it makes a great power source during rolling brown and black outs.

Uber Has Poor Start To 2019 As Driver Reportedly Hits Woman Twice

By Marc Stern on January 3, 2019 - 12:09AM

With the year hardly two days old comes the news that Uber is already having a poor start. According to reports from Phoenix, Ariz., an airport shuttle driver, who had just dropped his passengers off at a terminal, was shocked when he saw an Uber driver run over a woman, not once, but twice.

Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Could Have Power Swinging Doors

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2019 - 12:49PM

An image from a patent filing shows a C7 Chevrolet Corvette with high tech doors that open and close themselves, and while it seems too late in the current generation for this technology to arrive, it makes sense for the long-rumored mid-engine C8 to utilize this feature.

2019 Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, 2019 Forester

Subaru’s New Vehicle Warranty Makes Toyota Look Bad

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2019 - 7:04AM

Subaru customers in Australia get a new 5-year vehicle Warranty for the new year. See how it makes Toyota look bad.

2020 Subaru Outback, new Subaru Outback, specs, features, fuel mileage

Subaru What’s Coming In 2019; STI Performance, 2 New-Generation Models

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2019 - 7:00AM

Subaru had a good year in 2018, but what is coming in 2019? Look for a new performance WRX STI and two models get the new Subaru Global Platform.

Rarest of Rare Bugattis To Hit Paris Auction Block In 2019

By Marc Stern on December 31, 2018 - 3:27PM

One of 30 Bugatti EB110 Super Sports, made as part of the effort to qualify for Le Mans in the early 1990s, will go on Sotheby's auction block next year. The SS, made using carbon-Kevlar body panels, was originally sold to a German citizen, but it ended up in a Japanese collection. Its condition makes it a sought-after collectible in the automotive world.

New Year with a Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye

Dodge Rings in the New Year with a 797-Horsepower Challenger Hellcat Redeye

By Patrick Rall on December 31, 2018 - 11:22AM

Dodge has created one final video for 2018, showcasing the 797-horsepower Challenger SRT Redeye Widebody counting down the final seconds of the year with a big, smoky burnout.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Ascent, Subaru Recalls, Subaru lawsuits

The Biggest Subaru Stories Of 2018; Recalls And Lawsuits Lead All

By Denis Flierl on December 31, 2018 - 6:43AM

2018 was a big year for Subaru. They brought out a new 2019 Ascent family hauler and the new-generation 2019 Forester. But it wasn't all good. See what surprising recall and lawsuit stories led the news this past year.

Prediction For Future: At Least 9 Electric SUVs By 2025

By Marc Stern on December 30, 2018 - 8:33AM

With the old year rapidly running out the clock and the new year waiting in the wings for its turn on the calendar, it's time to make predictions. Here's one that is pretty clear, by 2025 there will be at least nine electric SUVs on the market. They come from across the automotive spectrum from established companies to startups.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, WRX STI S209, WRX, Turbo BRZ

30 Years Of STI; Will The Rumble Continue?

By Denis Flierl on December 30, 2018 - 8:31AM

Subaru and Subaru Tecnica International are celebrating their 30-year anniversary together. Will the rumble continue?

2019 Subaru Outback, Crosstrek, Subaru lawsuit, Starlink issues

Subaru Slapped With Another Lawsuit; Have You Had Starlink Problems?

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2018 - 11:08AM

2018 could be described as the year of the lawsuit for Subaru. They are slapped with another one. See what they are being sued for now.

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