Automotive News (Page 491)

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 Subaru Outback, National Ski Patrol

National Ski Patrol Swears By The Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2018 - 7:32AM

The National Ski Patrol swears by the Subaru Outback. See what the NSP says about the all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Why Ford is Taking its Self-Driving Vehicle Testing to Washington, D.C.

By Mary Conway on October 22, 2018 - 9:31PM

Ford is taking its self-driving testing to the government's nerve center, so it can be highly visible to the people who may set the guidelines for the industry going forward.

New Promotional Video Teases Hybrid Next Gen Ford Mustang, or Maybe the Mach 1

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2018 - 5:16PM

A new video from Ford Motor Company that talks about building the future reveals the shadowy car above that looks like a futuristic Mustang with a hybrid V8 and a glowing running pony logo on the grille – possibly previewing the next big thing to come once the GT500 has finally been introduced.

Ford begins all-new 2019 Ranger production

First All-New 2019 Ford Rangers Roll Off The Line - Worker Nearby Has Lunch

By John Goreham on October 22, 2018 - 2:06PM

Ford's new 2019 Ranger began production today. What we liked most about Ford's press release was its image of a worker nearby.

Chevrolet Pitches 545-Horsepower Hybrid V8 Camaro in Customer Survey

By Patrick Rall on October 22, 2018 - 12:33PM

A recent customer survey from Chevrolet was posted on Camaro6.com, asking potential Camaro buyers whether they would consider a hybrid V8 with 545 horsepower and the ability to yield 24 miles per gallon combined with an upcharge of $8,000 – suggesting that the automaker could be cooking up a high performance hybrid muscle car.

Could Subaru Be First Automaker With a Flying Car?

By Denis Flierl on October 22, 2018 - 7:44AM

Subaru could be the first automaker with a flying car. See what the Japanese automaker is up to.

Workhorse Group’s New NGEN-1000 BEV Van now in production.

The Workhorse NGEN All Electric Delivery Van: The EV Delivery Truck Replacement Has Arrived to Out-Match Diesels Out of Existence

By Al Castro on October 22, 2018 - 7:00AM

With half the weight, a 100 mile range, low operational costs, and prices to match a compatible diesel vehicle, Workhorse’s new NGEN BEV truck means the gasoline and diesel delivery van is now on its way to becoming obsolete with an all electric one coming to a local delivery route near you.

Porsche Verifies Mission E Cross Turismo Will Be Built

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2018 - 12:57PM

Last March, Porsche gave some rather large hints that the Mission E Cross lineup would include a Turismo model. That was confirmed during a meeting of top members of the automaker's executive ranks. The new vehicle will reportedly have a 3.2-second 0 to 62 time and a top speed north of 155 mph.

Which Brand Needs A Re-Badged 2019 Ford Ranger Most Badly?

By John Goreham on October 21, 2018 - 10:48AM

We break down the industry brands that would most benefit from private-labeling the new 2019 Ford Ranger.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, WRX STI Type RA-R, 2020 WRX STI

Subaru WRX STI Type RA-R Rumble Speaks Volumes

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2018 - 8:28AM

The new 2019 Subaru WRX STI Type RA-R is already sold out in Japan and it should tell Subaru Corporation what performance fans want. They want more power.

Audi E-Tron GT Aims At Tesla Model S P100D

By Marc Stern on October 20, 2018 - 10:49PM

Here's an interesting tidbit: as you may suspect, automakers like to tease their special models. It's a way of hooking gearheads with the new iron well before the official release of the vehicle. That's exactly the way Audi has been handling the release of its EV E-Tron GT.

Say It Isn't So! No US-Market Ford Ranger Raptor Coming?

By John Goreham on October 20, 2018 - 5:47PM

Ford officials have gone on the record saying that there will be no U.S.-Market 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor.

2019 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Forester, engine specs, towing capacity

New Subaru Forester Still Can’t Beat Outback In 2 Key Areas

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2018 - 8:29AM

The 2019 Subaru Outback is here and so is the all-new 2019 Forester. Outback still beats Forester in two key areas.

Mercedes is first to market with a plug in EV/Hydrogen GLC F-Cell

By Dean McManis on October 19, 2018 - 11:45PM

Germany is serious about building zero emissions vehicles as demonstrated by Mercedes new GLC F-Cell crossover, which will be on sale in several cities in Germany by the end of this month. The introduction did not mention the U.S. market, but there shouldn’t be any reason why we wouldn’t see this fuel cell hybrid here within a year or so after the German release.

New Mid-Range Model 3 - Tesla Just Can't Resist The Urge To Exaggerate Its Pricing

By John Goreham on October 19, 2018 - 4:12PM

Tesla drops a lower-priced Model 3. Like always, the luxury automaker can't just be honest about its price.

Subaru STI Type RA Time Attack Car, world record run, Transfagarasan Highway

Watch Subaru WRX STI Type RA Transfagarasan Highway Record Attempt [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2018 - 7:43AM

Subaru set another world’s record in the WRX STI Type RA Time Attack machine in July. Watch two Transfagarasan Highway videos.

1986 Mercedes S Class 420 SEL Extended Wheelbase Saloon

The W126 1986 S Class: the Mercedes that Came Closest to Being a Cadillac

By Al Castro on October 19, 2018 - 1:10AM

A friend of mine was gracious to lend me for a week his 1986 Mercedes Benz W126 420 SEL saloon between airport transfers while visiting his adult son in Arizona. The American sedan may be dying, but not the European saloon. Long Live the Mercedes Sonderklasse!

The One Thing Tesla Model S Owners Would Like to Ask Elon to Change About Model S

By Armen Hareyan on October 18, 2018 - 8:13PM

If you could ask Elon Musk to change one thing about your Tesla Model S what would it be?

New Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Leaked on Instagram

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2018 - 7:25PM

We have all known for many moons that Ford is working on a new Shelby GT500 Mustang and today, we have what appears to be our first look at the Motor Company’s newest muscle car from what appears to be a private media or dealer network function.

Near-Stock Dodge Charger RT Scat Pack Runs an 11.61 Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2018 - 7:07PM

The Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack is often overshadowed by the supercharged Hellcat, but the 392 Hemi-powered sedan is no joke and the car shown here is proof, running an 11.61 quarter mile with nothing more than some weight reduction and drag radials.

2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Yenko/SC Stage 2

2019 Camaro SS 1LE Yenko/SC Stage 2: 1000hp, $112k

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2018 - 1:20PM

Specialty Vehicle Engineering has cooked up a set of Yenko/SC performance packages for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE and their Stage 2 kit is a showstopper – packing 1,000 horsepower and a base price in the range of $112,000.

Dodge Brand & Ram, Jeep, and Dodge Vehicles Earn Top Spots For Quality In Respected Report

By John Goreham on October 18, 2018 - 10:26AM

The Dodge brand and three FCA US vehicles have earned the top spot in Strategic Vision’s 24th annual Total Quality Impact (TQI) report.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, 2018 Best Global Brands

Subaru Named A "Best Global Brand" With 3 Levers of Strength

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2018 - 7:44AM

Subaru has earned a most valuable brand award in 2018 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. See where they rank and the automaker's three levers of strength.

The Bollinger B2 Pickup Truck as Introduced by Bolliger on Their Website

Bollinger Adds 1 Ton Dedicated B2 Pickup Truck to its LineUp: B1 Converts to a Pickup but the Newly Added B2 is all 100% Pickup

By Al Castro on October 18, 2018 - 3:51AM

In a strategy to keep them viable in what definitely will be an intensely competitive pickup truck market with the addition of several electrics by several makers, Bollinger Motors adds a sole purposed dedicated 1 ton Pickup truck based on its SUT it plans to put into production late next year, early 2020.

LT5-Powered 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna

C7 Corvette ZR1 LT5 Coming to Market as a Crate Engine, Debuting in a 1973 Chevelle

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2018 - 12:53PM

We will soon see classic Chevy muscle cars cruising the streets with the 755-horsepower LT5 from the C7 Corvette ZR1, as Chevrolet Performance will soon be offering supercharged V8 in the crate engine portfolio – with the official announcement coming later this month at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Seth Harris Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Wheels Up Launch

Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Runs a Record-Setting 10.21 with a Manual Transmission

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2018 - 12:14PM

The Sublime 2015 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack shown here recently ran a 10.21 quarter mile with a manual transmission, making it the quickest manually-shifted Scat Pack in the world – and today we bring you the details and a look at the record-setting run.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Outback, 2019 Ascent, safety, EyeSight

Buy A New Subaru Forester, Outback, Or Ascent, Get A Second Set Of Eyes

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2018 - 7:16AM

Subaru sells their one-millionth vehicle equipped with EyeSight safety assist system. What does it mean for consumers?

Car Thieves Target New Item; Not Radios Or Infotainment Systems, Just Airbags

By Marc Stern on October 17, 2018 - 12:34AM

As the Takata airbag recall, keeps on keeping on, thieves are targeting something new, the airbags themselves. For a frustrated car owner who has been waiting and waiting for a replacement airbag, this type of airbag may be just what the doctor ordered, though, admittedly there are ethical questions.

VW Hit With Another Billion Euro Penalty As Dieselgate Goes On

By Marc Stern on October 16, 2018 - 10:32PM

Once again, the Dieselgate scandal reared its smoking head as VW was hit with another near-billion-euro fine in Germany. Though it is nearly over in the U.S., the emissions scandal is alive, well, and living in Europe where at least three jurisdictions are studying more fines. Plus, VW faces a near-$10 billion euro stockholders suit.

Why Fiat Chrysler is recalling 24,000 of its popular 2018-2019 Jeep Wranglers

By Mary Conway on October 16, 2018 - 8:48PM

Fiat Chrysler and Jeep are recalling more than 24,000 of the new 2018-2019 Jeep Wrangler JL versions because of bad welds. If the the welds fail, the steering could go out.

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