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.

2019 Kia Forte EX, review, specs, features

New Kia Forte Gets Stinger Styling And Value Galore

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2018 - 4:04PM

This week we drive the top-of-the-lineup KIA Forte EX. See why it’s a good value proposition.

Lexus Prepares Launch of Its New Bundled Lease Including Insurance And Maintenance

By John Goreham on November 7, 2018 - 10:30AM

Lexus' new 2-year lease looks to include everything but gas and taxes. It starts early 2019.

2019 Subaru BRZ, Toyota discontinuing 86

Toyota Could Ax 86, Is Subaru BRZ On The Chopping Block Too?

By Denis Flierl on November 7, 2018 - 7:16AM

Reports say Toyota will ax the 86 sports coupe. Is the Subaru BRZ on the chopping block too?

VW Uses Quantum Computing To Assist In Traffic Optimization; More Apps Planned

By Marc Stern on November 6, 2018 - 3:54PM

Volkswagen, after years of working with quantum computing, trying to find the right balance, apparently has arrived at that balance and is now ready to take a step forward using quantum computing to optimize traffic studies and to assist taxi and public transit authority optimize their vehicle use.

3 Things To Do Before Storing Your Car Outside This Winter

By John Goreham on November 6, 2018 - 1:04PM

Storing a car outside this year? Here are a few tricks we've learned that may help you have a happier spring.

Honda CPO costs among lowest in the industry.

Study Shows Honda Vehicles Have Lowest Certified Pre-Owned Cost Premium

By John Goreham on November 6, 2018 - 11:47AM

A new report on the cost of CPO vehicles shows that Honda's may be the best value.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Subaru recall

Subaru Expands JDM Recall; Quality Takes A Backseat

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2018 - 7:59AM

Subaru Corp announced another recall affecting more vehicles manufactured for the Japanese domestic market. Why is quality taking a backseat?

Honda Clarity is top-selling affordable EV in October.

Honda Clarity Number One Affordable EV In October Sales, Tops Toyota Prius Prime

By John Goreham on November 5, 2018 - 7:21PM

Honda's new Clarity has continued to climb in sales. This past month it was America's top-selling affordable electrified vehicle model.

Meet the Worlds New Quickest Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on November 5, 2018 - 5:52PM

This past weekend, the B5 Blue Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat shown here ran a 9.04 at 154 miles per hour in the quarter mile during the final event of the 2018 Modern Street Hemi Shootout schedule – resetting the world record for the quickest Hellcat sedan.

2019 Subaru WRX, WRX transmission problems, reliability issues

Subaru WRX Is Brand’s Least Reliable Model With Transmission Problems

By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2018 - 11:28AM

The Subaru WRX gets bad marks from Consumer Reports for reliability. It’s the brand’s least reliable model due to transmission problems.

The 2019 eCOPO Camaro presented at 2018 SEMA

The 2019 eCOPO BEV Camaro Race Car Concept: the Pony All Electric Both GM and Ford Should’ve Been Making by Now

By Al Castro on November 5, 2018 - 8:16AM

In my frustrating effort to keep pushing the movement toward full electric cars, I often get frustrated by the lack of enthusiasm and missed steps the legacy car makers have taken. If they really were enthused and eager to adapt to electric cars, they would have an all electric option for both their halo sports and pony cars. They don’t. Still. With lackluster Camaro sales, Chevy needs a “comeback kid” car. The eCOPO Camaro is it.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, ARX Rallycross, Scott Speed

Scott Speed Drops VW, Moves To Subaru WRX STI For 2019 ARX

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2018 - 7:59AM

In a surprise move, Subaru gets ARX champion Scott Speed to drop Volkswagen to drive a Subaru WRX STI next season.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, 2019 Forester Sport, Review, specs, features

New Forester Sport Review; 5 Things We Liked, 4 We Didn’t

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2018 - 6:06AM

The first year of the fifth-generation Forester introduced for 2019, gets a number of important improvements. It also has a few things we don’t like.

Buick Adds Yelp so Drivers Can Interact with Thousands of Restaurants

By Mary Conway on November 3, 2018 - 9:44PM

Buick prides itself on having all the bells and whistles to make family life easier. Now, Buick is adding Yelp Reservations so drivers can easily make reservations at restaurants right from their vehicle's touchscreen.

IIHS Chooses Seven Volkswagen Vehicles For Teen Car Choices

By Marc Stern on November 3, 2018 - 4:35PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has chosen seven Volkswagen vehicles for inclusion with its Best Cars For Teens Program. The cars were chosen in two categories, Best or Good. The pricing points were $20,000 for Best Cars and $10,000 for Good Cars.

New Subaru Forester Shows Up Big In First Month

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2018 - 7:40AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester shows up big in its first month with it best October ever. See what other two models had a record month.

2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Widebody and 2017 SRT Hellcat

Dodge Challenger Beats Ford Mustang, Leads All Sporty Coupes in October 2018 Sales

By Patrick Rall on November 2, 2018 - 12:02PM

The Dodge Challenger continues its impressive sales climb, posting a 34% year over year gain in October and beating the slumping Ford Mustang to lead the sporty two-door coupe segment for the second time this year.

Subaru and Toyota Recall, Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86, Scion FR-S

Subaru, Toyota Recalling 400,000+ Vehicles Globally Including US Models

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2018 - 7:10AM

Subaru and Toyota are recalling over 400,000 vehicles over a faulty engine part. Now the Scion FR-S is included.

The UK Built Swedish Uniti One credit Uniti Media Package

The 2020 UK Built Swedish Uniti One Electric Mini “Smart Phone Car” Debuts Now to Ramp Up Production Late 2019 to Early 2020

By Al Castro on November 1, 2018 - 3:56PM

While Tesla takes care of the other high end of the electric vehicle market with Models S, 3, X, and soon Y and U, Uniti, the Swedish electric car startup maker is trying to find an angle on the opposite end by soon shortly putting an unorthodox 2 seat high tech and feature rich micro BEV into production. This car will be a hit in the EU, India, and Brazil no doubt, but in NA? Hmm. Well I hope so.

Jeep Wrangler Pickup Confirmed for LA Auto Show Debut

By Patrick Rall on November 1, 2018 - 2:32PM

The Los Angeles Auto Show issued a press release this morning and in it, the organizers announced that the long-awaited Jeep Wrangler pickup will debut in California, ending speculation as to when the trail rated truck will finally meet the world.

Mazda vehicles ranked Best Choices by safety group.

Safest Used Cars For Teens? Experts Call Mazda CX-5, CX-3, and Mazda6 Best Choices

By John Goreham on November 1, 2018 - 12:43PM

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has announced its Best Choices for the safest used cars for teens. Here's why Mazda's CX-5, CX-3, and Mazda6 are all on its list.

Subaru Forester, Crosstrek, Impreza, BRZ, engine recall

Subaru Announces Huge Engine Recall; 4 Popular Models Are Affected

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2018 - 8:24AM

Subaru Corp has announced a huge engine recall in Japan. See what models are affected.

Gas-Engined Jetta Named A Green Car Of Year Finalist

By Marc Stern on November 1, 2018 - 12:18AM

Though you would think an electric version or a hybrid model VW Jetta would be in the running for the "Green Car of the Year," you would be wrong. The turbocharged version of the seventh-generation Jetta has been name a finalist in the competition.

Honda will address engine oil diluted with gas in CR-V.

Honda America Announces Plan To Address CR-V Engines With Oil Dilution Issue

By John Goreham on October 31, 2018 - 1:46PM

Honda has a plan to address the gasoline in engine oil issue many CR-V owners are struggling with.

Steve Beahm with the Jeep Wrangler at SEMA

Jeep Wrangler Wins Hottest SUV at SEMA for the 9th-Straight Year

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2018 - 12:37PM

The organizers of the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas have announced their annual awards and for the ninth-straight year, the Jeep Wrangler was named the Hottest SUV at SEMA – an award that it has literally never lost.

Ford Wins Hottest Car, Truck and Sport Compact at SEMA 2018

By Patrick Rall on October 31, 2018 - 11:48AM

Ford Motor Company has claimed three of the four awards given out by the organizers of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for 2018, with the F-Series, Mustang and Focus being the most popular model in the truck, car and sport compact segments.

Used Subaru Outback, 10 Best Used cars under $10K,

Subaru Outback 10 Best Used Cars Under $10K; It Won’t Be Easy Finding One

By Denis Flierl on October 31, 2018 - 7:20AM

The Subaru Outback is one of the 10 Best Used cars under $10K according to KBB, but good luck finding one.

Introducing the Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2018 - 4:18PM

Ford Performance has teamed up with drift champion and Ford Mustang driver Vaughn Gittin Jr to create the Series 1 Mustang RTR Powered by Ford Performance, a modified pony car that will be sold in limited numbers through Ford dealerships around the country.

Pictures of Tesla Model Range, Model Y Reveal, Model U pickup render (TruckTrend), and Roadster 2

With Company History Making Record Productivity and Profits and Four New Vehicles Coming, Tesla Must Turn the Page and Forge Ahead

By Al Castro on October 30, 2018 - 2:17PM

Tesla always seems to have side distractions they can never shake off, mostly originating from their mercurial CEO. But with both record profits and productivity, Tesla mustn’t destroy momentum to seize the moment and not be distracted by FBI investigations or stock fluctuations. They have four upcoming vehicles that will help them corner the electric car market at least for a while, and they need to capitalize on that.

New 2020 Toyota Supra production date announced.

First Production 2020 Toyota Supra To Be Sold January 19, 2019

By John Goreham on October 30, 2018 - 1:59PM

The all-new 2020 Supra is about to be revealed. Toyota commits to a firm first production run date.

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