Automotive News (Page 493)

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.

Rivian Auto, BEV Pickup R1T and SUV R1S: So Secretive Rivian is becoming the CIA MI6 of the Automotive World!

By Al Castro on October 9, 2018 - 3:23PM

Shhh. (Whisper). Have you ever seen a Rivian? In a way I hope not. Be careful if you have. At this stage don’t tell anyone. The electric truck startup might have to execute you for being exposed to company secrets moments away from their LA Auto Show reveal!

New Toyota recall may validate some Prius concerns.

Does Newest Prius Recall Validate Toyota Dealer's Stop-Sale And Lawsuit?

By John Goreham on October 9, 2018 - 12:53PM

Toyota is recalling the Prius for the third time for the same issue. An earlier story on this topic now seems timely.

Leah Pritchett Championship Trophy Picture

Leah Pritchett Drives Her Dodge Challenger to 3rd-Straight Win and the Championship

By Patrick Rall on October 9, 2018 - 12:34PM

This past weekend, Leah Pritchett drove her Dodge Challenger Drag Pak to a 3rd straight win in the class, also securing the Factory Stock Showdown championship title and leaving no question as to which brand is the leader in the world of modern stock-based drag racing.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Forester tow rating, towing capacity

New Subaru Forester Fails Active Customers In One Key Area

By Denis Flierl on October 9, 2018 - 8:02AM

The New 2019 Subaru Forester is arriving at dealers now. It fails active customers in one key area.

Corvette ZR1 Turns in Second-Best Lightning Lap Time Ever

By Patrick Rall on October 8, 2018 - 12:23PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has proven itself as one of the greatest road-handling street cars of all time, turning in the second-quickest time in the Car & Driver Lightning Lap event, trailing only the Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach in the 12-year run of the magazine’s annual shootout.

If You Have Wanted A Bugatti SUV, You May Soon Have One

By Marc Stern on October 8, 2018 - 11:27AM

For the last couple of years -- okay, it seems like that long -- Bugatti has been hinting that it would be building an SUV. However, any comments in that direction were just left hanging in mid-air as the commenter moved on to other topics. Now, though, it looks a little more likely. But -- there's always a but -- it will only come if VW (Bugatti's parent) can find the bucks to do the job.

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

Amazing Crosstrek Pulls Off What No Other Subaru Can Do

By Denis Flierl on October 8, 2018 - 8:07AM

The amazing new-generation Crosstrek is keeping Subaru partying. Crosstrek is doing something in 2018 no other nameplate in the lineup can do.

Canada Gets New Subaru Forester First; Most U.S. Dealers Are Still Waiting

By Denis Flierl on October 7, 2018 - 8:05AM

Canada is Subaru’s fourth largest market yet they get the new Forester before U.S. dealers.

2018 BMW X3 M40i, Review, specs, features, price

2018 BMW X3 M40i; M Stands For Marvelous

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2018 - 2:26PM

The 2018 BMW X3 M40i is a family performance Sports Utility Vehicle. M stands for marvelous.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Nitro Rallycross, Subaru WRX STI ARX Supercar

Subaru WRX STI Supercars Return For More ARX Beatings

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2018 - 8:48AM

With no podium finishes in 2018, the first ARX Rallycross season was a bust for the Subaru WRX STIs. Will the beatings continue in 2019?

Three Reasons the GM-Honda Agreement on Autonomous Cars Makes Perfect Sense

By Mary Conway on October 5, 2018 - 10:33PM

General Motors and Honda announced jointly this week that Honda is investing $2.75 billion in Cruise and GM's autonomous vehicle program to develop an autonomous vehicle. We look at why this tie-up makes perfect sense.

VW Strips Audi Chief Of Positions -- He's In Jail

By Marc Stern on October 5, 2018 - 8:47PM

Long considered somehow beyond the reach of the Dieselgate scandal, German prosecutors some months ago jailed now former Audi chief Rupert Stadler.

2010-2014 Subaru Outback, Legacy recall, NHTSA, 5-Speed manual transmission

Subaru Outback and Legacy Recall; Vehicle Rollaway Increases Risk of Crash

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2018 - 6:29AM

Subaru is recalling certain Outback and Legacy models for a vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash. Is your vehicle on the list?

The Bollinger B1 BEV SUT 2 and 4 door interior exterior

Bollinger B1 Electric SUT: With a New Glass Panel Roof Design it’s Ready for Open Air and Production Ramp Up

By Al Castro on October 4, 2018 - 9:24PM

Bollinger Motors recently made changes to the B1 with their newly added four door sport utility BEV SUT truck variant that gives the truck a roll cage structure with the doors off if the driver wishes to modify. The removable glass panel roof are just some of the unique features the B1 engineers thought out to make design and production of the B1 as simple and easy as possible to get it ready for soon upcoming production.

FCA Outsells Ford Motor Company in the US in September

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2018 - 12:19PM

While Ford trucks outsold Ram trucks and the Mustang outsold the Challenger, the FCA group brands combined to outsell the Ford Motor Company brands in the US market in September 2018 – a rare occurrence which hasn’t happened since 2007.

Tesla's Autopilot ranked second among leading brands automated driving systems

A New Ranking of Automated Driver Systems Puts Tesla's Autopilot Second - Guess Which Brand Ranked Higher

By John Goreham on October 4, 2018 - 8:51AM

Tesla's Autopilot gets the lion's share of the news, both positive and negative. Very quietly, one brand's automated driving system has surpassed Tesla's.

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

Subaru Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid Arrives in Tokyo; Is Subaru EV Coming Next?

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2018 - 7:44AM

Subaru Corp brings the new 2019 Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid to the Tokyo Motor Festival. When will a new Subaru EV arrive?

2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody Does Well in C&D Lightning Lap

By Patrick Rall on October 3, 2018 - 3:18PM

The folks from Car & Driver published the results of the 2018 Lightning Lap competition in this month’s issue of the magazine and the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody finished in the middle of the pack – an impressive placement for a car that is often pinned as being nothing more than drag strip dominator.

A Honda fan offers a biased opinion of the 2018 Honda Clarity.

Here's the Most Biased Honda Clarity PHEV Story You Will Read - Tell Us What You Think

By John Goreham on October 3, 2018 - 11:47AM

Here is a story that covers the new 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV from the point of view of a lifelong Honda fan.

Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row, large SUV

Subaru Sales Ascent Continues; Size Does Matter

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2018 - 7:39AM

The all-new Subaru Ascent helps deliver another record month for the Japanese automaker. See what popular Subaru nameplates were down in sales.

Porsche Sales Continue To Break Records In September

By Marc Stern on October 2, 2018 - 11:45PM

Porsche continued its winning ways in sales for the first nine months of the year as it set another record mark by topping last year's number. For the month, it also edged the sales record also.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Production Officially Began Today

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2018 - 4:59PM

FCA announced this afternoon that production of the 797-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Redeye began today in Brampton and while we don’t know for sure when the first units will reach dealers – we do know for sure that the newest Mopar muscle car is about to hit the streets.

The Different Faces of Jon Hall Stopped by Police over His Model 3 Screen

Cop Pulls Over Model 3 for Giant Screen: Here’s the Do’s and Don’ts

By Al Castro on October 2, 2018 - 4:10PM

OPINION: As the Tesla Model 3 becomes less of an exotic out in the American wilderness to soon become a common domesticated pet, its oddness will continue to stick out while its familiarity will acquaint the many verses the few. Until then getting stopped by police for a giant screen on your dash should not shock everyone. Here’s what the do’s and don’ts are of getting stopped by police while we give the cops time and patience, please, thank you, to wrap their heads around it.

Chevrolet's Bolt EV Sales Plunge A Whopping 41% In Q3 But Volt Is Up- Here's Why

By John Goreham on October 2, 2018 - 2:40PM

The Chevy Bolt electric vehicle is dropping in sales just as other electrified vehicles are climbing steeply.

Kuniskis Could Bring More Performance to Jeep

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2018 - 2:25PM

It was announced yesterday that former Dodge boss Tim Kuniskis is taking over the lead position of the Jeep brand and after his success in rolling out a variety of high performance Challengers and Chargers, he could play a key role in improving the performance resume of the Trail Rated brand.

Ford Mustang Leads Dodge Challenger in September, Camaro Still Sinking

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2018 - 12:07PM

The sales numbers for September and for the third quarter of 2018 are in and once again the Ford Mustang was the bestselling two-door sporty coupe in the US market, beating the Dodge Challenger by about 300 units while the Chevrolet Camaro continues to fall well behind both of its rivals.

Our review of the Honda Clarity includes some strong opinions. Challenge them.

2018 Honda Clarity PHEV Touring – Here’s the Most Honest Review You Will Read About This Important New Green Car

By John Goreham on October 2, 2018 - 12:07PM

We offer facts and opinion in equal measure here. See what we think of the new Honda Clarity PHEV and challenge our conclusions.

Tesla's Model 3 finally hits last December's sales target.

Tesla's September U.S. Sales Meet Last December's Goals - The Model 3 Is Officially Launched

By John Goreham on October 2, 2018 - 11:18AM

Better late than never. The Tesla Model 3 and its siblings finally have the month that Elon Musk promised would happen in December of 2017.

Subaru Outback recall, 2010-2014 Subaru Outback recall, electronic parking brake recall

Subaru Recalls Over 40,000 Outback, Liberty Models For E-Parking Brake Issue

By Denis Flierl on October 2, 2018 - 7:39AM

Subaru recalls over 40,000 Outback and Legacy vehicles in Australia over electronic parking brake issue. Will U.S. vehicles be recalled?

Can you beleive the people in this Prius survived?

The Occupants Of This Toyota Prius Squished By A Tractor Trailer Are OK

By John Goreham on October 1, 2018 - 4:35PM

Amazingly, the adult and two children who were in this almost unrecognizable car escaped with minor injuries.

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