Automotive News (Page 490)

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.

Two COPO Camaro Drag Cars Debut at SEMA, One is Electric

By Patrick Rall on October 30, 2018 - 11:47AM

The biggest surprise from Chevrolet at the SEMA Show thus far is the introduction of two new COPO Camaro drag cars – one being the 2019 production car and the other being an all-electric, 9-second concept.

As If The FBI Didn't Have Enough On Its Plate - It's Now Investigating Tesla

By John Goreham on October 30, 2018 - 11:23AM

Among its many duties protecting America, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now taxed with proving the obvious when it comes to Tesla's fibs.

Tesla Model S kicked off Consumer Reports List

Tesla Model S Booted From Consumer Reports Recommended List - Again

By John Goreham on October 30, 2018 - 10:23AM

Consumer Reports closely follows the quality of vehicles. The pricey Tesla Model S is again out of favor.

Two Shiny New Subaru WRX STIs Take On A Wicked Dry Ski Run [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2018 - 7:25AM

Watch what happens when two shiny new 2019 Subaru WRX STIs takes on a wicked dry ski run. [Video]

It Has Been A Rough Year For Lamborghini And Burning Huracans

By Marc Stern on October 29, 2018 - 11:08PM

After looking things over closely, Torque News can say that it has been a lousy year for Lambo Huracan Spyders and fires. One of them could be related to an earlier recall, but that is speculation, the others (three that we could count in total) were just bad luck.

VW’s Subcompact SUV Planned for 2020 Model Year

By Marc Stern on October 29, 2018 - 6:22PM

After telling the automotive press that the T-Cross was not heading to the U.S. market, it seems that VW still wants to have a low-end subcompact crossover/SUV. Though there is little information available now, what we do know indicates that the new vehicle will be slotted below the Tiguan, but will stlll be longer than anything available in Europe.

Whay Toyota Sienna AWD is the right choice.

Considering A Toyota Sienna AWD? Here's Why It's The Right Choice

By John Goreham on October 29, 2018 - 3:25PM

We tested a 2018 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD and discovered that it had some surprises for us.

Mazda Miata Towing Advice From The Owner Of This Amazing Kayak Rig

By John Goreham on October 29, 2018 - 2:42PM

Own a Mazda Miata and planning to tow? Here is some good advice from an owner who has done it successfully.

Roush Nitemare Packs 650 Horsepower into the 2018 Ford F-150

By Patrick Rall on October 29, 2018 - 2:38PM

Roush has announced the details of their new Nitemare package for the 2018 Ford F-150, featuring a unique look, an adaptive exhaust system and a supercharger that lifts the output to 650 horsepower – all for about $17,000 over the price of buying the truck.

Installing a roof rack on a 2018 Nissan Leaf

Putting a Roof Rack on Your 2018 Nissan Leaf

By Armen Hareyan on October 29, 2018 - 8:08AM

Robert Ouimet, a 2018 Nissan Leaf owner from Canada, shares his experience of putting a roof rack on a 2018 Leaf and what he has learned from installing it.

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

Subaru Goes Big - Growing Families Say Yes To Large Ascent

By Denis Flierl on October 29, 2018 - 8:04AM

The new 2019 Subaru Ascent family hauler is keeping the brand’s production afloat. Where would Subaru be without it?

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Mark Higgins, Subaru WRX STI Type RA, World record run

Subaru Releases Wild Record-Setting Run Video: Subaru WRX STI Type RA

By Denis Flierl on October 28, 2018 - 7:55AM

Subaru released the record-setting run on the Transfagarasan Highway. Watch Mark Higgins take the Subaru WRX STI Type RA for a wild ride.

Will The U.S. See New Low-End T-Cross SUV? It Is Highly Unlikely

By Marc Stern on October 27, 2018 - 2:36PM

Yesterday, Volkswagen introduced its long-anticipated small SUV, the T-Cross, at simultaneous intros in Amsterdam, Shanghai, and Sao Paolo. Aside from being a standard new-car intro, we did learn that it will be sold in every major market, but the U.S. Torque News tells you why.

2019 Honda Civic Si, New Honda Civic, pricing, specs

2019 Honda Civic Si; We Get Excited About A New Radio Knob

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2018 - 10:29AM

The top-selling Honda Civic comes in sporty Si trim and gets new upgrades for the 2019 model year. See why a new knob should get you excited.

Subaru Legacy GT, drives into the ocean, Subaru all-wheel-drive capabilities

Watch Subaru Prove Its AWD Abilities In The Ocean [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2018 - 7:44AM

Watch a Subaru Legacy GT owner drive his car right into the ocean. [video]

Why Ford is Recalling 1.5 Million Focuses

By Mary Conway on October 26, 2018 - 10:38PM

Ford is recalling 1.5 million of its Focus small cars, because of a problem with its plastic fuel tank could cause the engine to stall.

2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat New Stripes

2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Gets New Stripe Colors

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2018 - 3:26PM

We still don’t have any word on more powerful versions of the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, but the company announced today that for the 2019 model year, the supercharged sedan can be ordered with three new dual stripe colors – including red, blue and silver.

Mazda's Miata Is the Only Sports Car On This List of the 10 Most Reliable Cars

By John Goreham on October 26, 2018 - 12:39PM

Consumer Reports is the most trusted name in vehicle reliability. Its new list of the top ten cars for reliability has only one sports car. Of course, it's the Mazda Miata.

Ken Block's 1977 Ford F-150 Packs 914 EcoBoost Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2018 - 11:52AM

Ken Block has revealed the 1977 Ford F-150 which will play a key role in his next Gymkhana movie, but rather than a big V8, this high performance pickup packs the same V6 engine that motivates the LeMans-winning Ford GT race cars.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, Subaru recall

Subaru Could Issue Massive Recall Affecting Many U.S. Models

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2018 - 8:14AM

A massive Subaru recall could be coming to Japan and will also affect many U.S. models. Will your Subaru be on the recall list?

All photos from either ChargePoint, Tesla, Electrify America, US DOE, or Porsche Media sites

Attention Electric Car Owners: Here’s an Update on Choices for EV Public Charging Options

By Al Castro on October 26, 2018 - 4:50AM

One of the most frustrating things about owning an electric car is missing the easy dynamic once had by going to a gas station to refuel. As electric cars proliferate and investment money is spent, however, more and newer options, either now or coming on the horizon, will make public charging easier, and in a few cases, even for free.

Will Any Vehicles Be Added To Hyundai/Kia Fire Recall? Hearing Could Answer Question

By Marc Stern on October 25, 2018 - 1:46PM

Following the fire death of an Ohio man in a 2014 Kia Soul and the pressure of the Center for Auto Safety, a Senate panel plans November hearings into whether a Hyundai, Kia recall goes far enough. In case you didn't know, Hyundai is a partner with Kia in building cars.

Testing 2019 Mazda Miata with new engine upgrades.

The New 2019 Mazda Miata With Engine Upgrades Does Not Disappoint

By John Goreham on October 25, 2018 - 12:17PM

We test the 2019 Mazda Miata with the new engine updates and come away smiling.

Testing BFGoodrich's New Mud-Terrain T/A KM3 Tire Off-Road - Capability You Can Feel

By John Goreham on October 25, 2018 - 11:32AM

We test the new KM3 mud-terrain tire from BFGoordrich and come away impressed.

2018 Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda Accord, reliability, Consumer Reports reliability

Highly-Reliable Honda Drops In Consumer Reports Reliability Survey

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2018 - 7:51AM

Honda is known for building reliable cars, but they drop this year in the Consumer Reports reliability survey. See where they rank for 2018.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru, Consumer Reports reliability report

Subaru #4 Most Reliable Brand; Crosstrek Most Reliable Model

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2018 - 7:15AM

Subaru is the #4 most reliable brand in America according to Consumer Reports. See why Crosstrek is the brand’s most-reliable model.

Camaro SS SEMA Car Front End Could Quickly Come to Production

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2018 - 3:53PM

Unofficial reports indicate that the concept front end on the Chevrolet Camaro SS show that set to debut next week at the SEMA Show could be the new production front end very soon.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row SUV, IIHS Top Safety Pick+ (TSP+), Five Star NHTSA

New Subaru Ascent Scores More Top Safety Ratings

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2018 - 7:10AM

The 2019 Subaru Ascent gets rated by the NHTSA. See why it gets more top safety ratings.

Hulst Customs 2018 Destination Expedition

Ford Sending Tricked-Out SUVs to SEMA

By Mary Conway on October 23, 2018 - 10:41PM

Ford is sending more than fifty vehicles to the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas. Five SUVs are designed to be show-stoppers!

Dyson Scopes Out Singapore Site For Planned EV Facility

By Marc Stern on October 23, 2018 - 8:07PM

A couple of years ago, James Dyson, the engineer who has had a hand in creating some of the most innovative vacuum cleaner products over the last 20 years has bigger fish to fry. Sometime in 2020, the doors to an electric vehicle plant will open and new Dyson EVs will roll onto the market. Dyson recently chose Singapore as the site for his plant.

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