Automotive News (Page 492)

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.

Buying a Tesla Vehicle Just Got $3,750 More Expensive

By John Goreham on October 16, 2018 - 2:53PM

Tesla vehicles will be costing more as the company's qualification for the federal tax credit begins its wind-down.

Which Accessories Will You Choose For Your 2019 Ford Ranger

By John Goreham on October 16, 2018 - 1:58PM

The Ford Ranger is now available for pre-order. Which of this list of accessories will you add to your pickup?

With A Click, SEAT Begins Production Of Audi Model

By Marc Stern on October 16, 2018 - 1:14PM

Available in markets throughout the globe, Audi's next-generation A1 Sportback began its production run at the SEAT plant in Martorell, Spain. The A1 replaces the Q3 crossover which has been moved to Hungary.

Ron Capps Wins in His Dodge Charger, Climbs into Championship Contention

By Patrick Rall on October 16, 2018 - 12:31PM

Ron Capps and his Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger R/T funny car grabbed their third win of the 2018 this past weekend in North Carolina, moving him into the third spot in the championship battle with just two races left on the season.

Chevrolet Camaro SS Featuring New Shock Exterior Hue Headed to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 16, 2018 - 11:37AM

Chevrolet has previewed the first of their customized Camaro show cars that will debut later this month at SEMA and in addition to a handful of components from the brand’s accessory catalog, this car introduces the world to the new “Shock” exterior color – coming to dealers early next year.

2014-2016 Subaru WRX STI, Forester 2.0XT, Subaru engine lawsuit

Subaru Hit With 4th WRX/STI Lawsuit Claiming Dealers Installed “Secret Software”

By Denis Flierl on October 16, 2018 - 7:58AM

Subaru is being hit with a 4th WRX/STI engine lawsuit. This time claiming they installed “secret software” and now engines are stalling or surging. It also includes the Forester 2.0XT.

Volvo Dares To Be Different With XC60 T8 E-AWD Inscription

By John Goreham on October 15, 2018 - 4:39PM

Volvo’s XC60 has a number of unusual design features. Here’s a quick peek at a vehicle that bucks the mainstream.

2019 Jaguar i-Pace Year 2 Review: Continuing the British BEV Response to Tesla Amongst a Beginning German BEV Onslaught

By Al Castro on October 15, 2018 - 2:55PM

Four years in the making and now its second year of production, the first European full production full electric response to Tesla is a British SUV already on its way in Jaguar fashion toward iconic status. If this represents the latest theater of battle in the cultural British invasion of America between David Beckham, tea and toast, the Mini, Elton John, James Bond, Range Rover, fish and chips, the BBC, Duran Duran, Bentley, the Beatles and so forth, then bring it on!

Transform Your Modern Mazda Miata into a Tiny, 132-Horsepower C2 Corvette

By Patrick Rall on October 15, 2018 - 11:31AM

If you have always wanted a C2 Chevrolet Corvette, but you want it to be smaller, less powerful and, well, built on the underpinnings of a Mazda Miata, you are in luck, as the Japanese body kit company Mitsuoka is now offering an elaborate body kit for the MX-5 that transforms it into a sort of tiny classic Vette.

Which image best captures the 2019 Ford Ranger?

Which Of These New 2019 Ford Ranger Pictures Defines Its Future?

By John Goreham on October 15, 2018 - 11:30AM

The new 2019 Ford Ranger is about to launch. Which of these images captures its essence?

Mazda follows the Porsche model for vehicle sales.

Like Porsche, Mazda Is Becoming a Crossover Company

By John Goreham on October 15, 2018 - 11:04AM

Both Mazda and Porsche are known as car companies, but they both only dabble in cars now. Here's a look at how our perceptions trail our realities.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, design

New Subaru Forester Scores Major Design Award

By Denis Flierl on October 15, 2018 - 7:01AM

Subaru’s new 2019 Forester wins a major design award in Japan. See what the judges said about the new SUV design.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, plug-in-hybrid

Subaru’s Slow EV Launch Could Pay Off Big in Two States Best For EV Owners

By Denis Flierl on October 14, 2018 - 8:11AM

Subaru Corp is slow to the all-electric vehicle party, but it could pay off big. Two states where Subaru is hot are best for EV owners.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Forester lift kit, LP Adventure

Give Your New Subaru Forester More Attitude From LP Aventure

By Denis Flierl on October 13, 2018 - 8:02AM

Do you want your new 2019 Subaru Forester with a bit more attitude? Check out the Forester lifted by LP Aventure.

Audi Recalls R8s To Fix Potential Fire Problem

By Marc Stern on October 12, 2018 - 11:36PM

Audi has announced the recall of 1,916 R8 Coupe and Spyder supercars to fix a potential fire problem. Because of problems with the transmission vent hose, it is possible that transmission fluid can leak out and fall on the hot engine, potentially causing a fire.

Two big changes to the Mazda CX-5 to watch for.

Two Important Changes To The 2019 Mazda CX-5 Shoppers Should Look For

By John Goreham on October 12, 2018 - 3:06PM

Mazda's top-selling vehicle should be getting two big changes for 2019. Here's what to watch for, and why it matters.

HPE1200 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Launching

Built Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk Runs a 9.66, Setting the World Record

By Patrick Rall on October 12, 2018 - 2:50PM

A Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk equipped with Hennessey’s HPE1200 package covers the quarter mile in just 9.66 seconds and with a speed of 145 miles per hour, making this is quickest and fastest Trackhawk in the world at the quarter mile distance.

Toyota Prius has lowest depreciation of any green vehicle.

Report: Toyota Prius Models Have The Best Retained Value Among All Green Vehicles

By John Goreham on October 12, 2018 - 2:04PM

Another report validates what Toyota Prius fans already know - Their car retains its value better than any green car or electric vehicle.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Subaru recall

Subaru Recalls 5,879 Vehicles Over Fuel Mileage Falsification

By Denis Flierl on October 12, 2018 - 7:13AM

Subaru recalls close to 6,000 vehicles in Japan because of the fuel mileage falsification scandal. See what models are being recalled.

Images from the 2018 OC International Auto Show credit: OCIAS Media for main pic and Map, JLR for Al Castro in Classic Range Rover rendering, the rest taken by me, A Castro.

Orange County CA Auto Show 2018: A Preview What’s to Come for the LA Show

By Al Castro on October 11, 2018 - 9:36PM

Although the annual Orange County International Auto Show is the eighth largest auto expo in the world, it’s not the show New York, Geneva, Paris, Frankfurt, Tokyo has. What the show does do, however, is it gives you quality time for serious car shopping, and for us all a preview of the chicks to hatch without giving away the auto henhouse. That’s what the annual LA Auto Show is for, just eight weeks and 30 miles way.

If You Believe The Ads, Driving For Uber Makes You A Ton – Not So Much

By Marc Stern on October 11, 2018 - 4:50PM

If you listen to the ads, driving for Uber makes you a ton of money. It even makes the gig economy -- where everyone is a contractor -- look decent. But, when you peel away the outer skin, the pay issue begins to look a bit pale. See what we found in this Torque News Analysis.

2019 Lexus NX 300 AWD vs. Acura RDX SH-AWD

Compare and Contrast: 2019 Lexus NX 300 AWD vs. 2019 Acura RDX – Which Is Your Choice?

By John Goreham on October 11, 2018 - 2:48PM

The Acura RDX is all-new for 2019. We compare it to the Lexus NX 300 AWD and share what we found so you can decide which is right for you.

Hyundai's 2019 Kona Electric With 258 Mile Range May Shake Up The Affordable EV Market

By John Goreham on October 11, 2018 - 1:14PM

Hyundai's new Kona melds crossover usability with long EV range. What took so long?

PaxPower Creates an F-150 Raptor with the New 3.0L PowerStroke Diesel

By Patrick Rall on October 11, 2018 - 12:14PM

A new Ford F-150 Raptor with a combination of 300 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque from the 3.0-liter PowerStroke diesel is now available through the Texas-based tuning company and it isn’t as expensive as you might expect.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, PHEV, Best small SUV, Best subcompact SUV

Cars Gives 7 Reasons Why Subaru Crosstrek Wins “Best Subcompact SUV” Challenge

By Denis Flierl on October 11, 2018 - 7:37AM

The Subaru Crosstrek beats four popular small SUVs to win cars.com "Best Subcompact SUV" challenge. See their seven reasons why. It’s not all good.

Tesla stock is down $100 per share from one year ago.

Tesla Stock Trading About $100 Per Share Lower Than This Time One Year Ago

By John Goreham on October 10, 2018 - 7:36PM

Tesla's stock has been up and down recently depending upon Elon Musk's state of agitation. A quick look at the trends is not pretty.

Was New VW Chief Tasked With Turning Poor Car Sales Picture Around?

By Marc Stern on October 10, 2018 - 5:42PM

After two tumultuous years, highlighted by the Dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen has decided to change the person at the top. The automaker has tapped Scott Keogh, CEO and president of Audi, with the task of rebooting sales at VW. Hinrich Woebcken, current president, will remain as an adviser to the board.

Supercharged Dodge and Jeep Models Grossed Over $3-Billion through 2018

By Patrick Rall on October 10, 2018 - 12:56PM

The supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi from the Dodge Challenger, the Dodge Charger and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has already brought in more than $3 billion through the first four model years of availability and that number is going to keep climbing over the next few years.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Tour de Forest Rally

Sandell’s Subaru WRX STI Is Unstoppable; 3 Wins In 3 Starts

By Denis Flierl on October 10, 2018 - 7:11AM

Patrik Sandell’s #18 Subaru WRX STI rally machine is unstoppable. See how he gets 3 wins in 3 starts.

AeroNine Chevrolet Malibu Camaro ZL1 Front End

Chevrolet Malibu Gets a Camaro ZL1 Facelift

By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2018 - 5:02PM

Chevrolet has made the Malibu progressively sportier with each modern refresh, but those owners who wish that their mid-sized sedan was as aggressively designed as the Camaro ZL1, you are in luck, as a company named AeroNine now offers a body kid for the Malibu that has a front end styled after the supercharged muscle car.

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