Automotive News (Page 496)

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.

Toyota and partners add ten more working emissions-free trucks.

Toyota's Zero Emissions Trucks Program Gets Boost From CARB, UPS, Shell, and Others

By John Goreham on September 17, 2018 - 2:50PM

Add ten more working trucks to Toyota's fleet of zero emissions tractor trailers.

Mysteriously Loud Camaro Test Cars Cruising around GM Proving Grounds

By Patrick Rall on September 17, 2018 - 1:59PM

There are loud, heavily-camouflaged Chevrolet Camaro test cars on the roads around Metro Detroit and with the refreshed 2019 cars already being disguised, we have to wonder if there isn’t a spicier Chevy muscle car on the way – one possibly powered by the Corvette ZR1’s LT5.

Tesla update leaves cars without safety features.

Tesla Model 3 OTA Update Goes Wrong - Temporarily Leaves Cars Without Safety Features

By John Goreham on September 17, 2018 - 11:06AM

An over the air update left Model 3 owners without important safety features this past week. Here's what happened.

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is special.

2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody - What Makes It Special?

By John Goreham on September 17, 2018 - 10:03AM

The 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody is made special by what equipment it has, but also by what it brings its owner.

2019 Subaru BRZ, BRZ STI, Series.grey, pricing, specs

Subaru BRZ Series.Grey Is the Hot New Model; But There’s Another Option

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2018 - 7:56AM

Subaru offers the hotter 2019 BRZ Series.Grey, but there’s another option if you don’t get one the 250 limited editions.

The BMW iNext Electric Autonomous Concept

BMW Reveals a Normal Looking Driverless Car: iNext: the Next Step in Electric Autonomous Driving

By Al Castro on September 16, 2018 - 10:05AM

Instead of going over the top like most car makers do, especially startups when introducing autonomous technology in their concept vehicles, BMW took a more practical approach recently with theirs, called iNext, a new electric driverless capable concept CUV but still a human hands on driving car which includes a steering wheel and pedals. So practical they intend to put something much like it into production in as little time as in 2021.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, 2019 Subaru WRX, Series.Gray, Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival

Performance Fans Bring the Rumble to Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival 2018

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2018 - 7:43AM

Subaru fans gather at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver for Rocky Mountain Subaru Festival 2018. Check out the Subie rumble.

Vera the Robot Electric Tractor Pod ex-Ford Seller in Your Future

Volvo Gives Us a Glimpse of a Bladerunner World of Electric Tractor Pods: Trucks So Driverless, They Don’t Even Need Cabs

By Al Castro on September 15, 2018 - 10:12AM

Meet Vera. She’s Swedish, and she means it, damn it. She’s a badass Level 5 Volvo robot electric tractor pod almost as low to the ground as a Porsche, only three times bigger. So low, if you’re not careful, she might mow you down before her collision avoidance and passive emergency braking systems are autonomously activated! Potential roadkill beware! No airbags need apply . . .

Another ex-Ford For You: the Volvo XC40 Electric. Competes with Jaguar, Audi, and Model X, with Model 3 Price Point!

By Al Castro on September 15, 2018 - 10:00AM

Here’s another ex-Ford that got spit out by the blue oval to go on with life and do better without them, since partnering up with Chinese Geely, Volvo is whipping out some amazing products even a new division, and the baby XC40 electric is a prime example. A BEV competes with Jaguar iPace, Audi eTron, and Tesla Model X, all at Model 3 prices. Another ex-Ford in your future. Not bad!

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

Can A Large 3-Row SUV Be Fun? Subaru Wants You To Believe New Ascent Is

By Denis Flierl on September 15, 2018 - 9:16AM

Subaru infused the all-new 2019 Ascent 3-Row with the brand’s DNA. Will 3 core values make it fun?

VW Squashes The Beetle As Market Sees SUV Shift

By Marc Stern on September 14, 2018 - 9:46PM

It's a sad but necessary part of the business. When business isn't good and cars are sitting on lots do you know what happens? Unless the automaker is extremely confident of a turnaround, the automaker eventually pulls the plus on the vehicle. That's what happened this week as VW squashed Its slow-sellng, though iconic, Beetle.

New 2019 Subaru Forester Pre-Sales Are Booming

By Denis Flierl on September 14, 2018 - 7:41AM

Subaru Corp announced pre-sales of the all-new 2019 Forester are five times more than expected. The new e-Boxer Hybrid is also hot.

Aston Martin Rapide-E Sports Saloon Fixed Head

The Ex-Ford in Your Future: Aston Martin Reveals the Electric Rapide E: The BEV Mustang Makers Should Be Making

By Al Castro on September 14, 2018 - 6:20AM

Instead of waiting to wonder what a Mustang BEV CUV will come to, rogue ex-Forder Aston Martin shows their former boss they don’t even need an SUV platform to electrify one of their products, they can do it on a current production car: their flagship saloon, the Rapide. Attention American Cops: this ex-Ford is definitely a Crown Vic and Explorer Inceptor Killer!

2018 Cadillac ATS-V Coupe Review: Everything You Want in a Luxury Sport Coupe

By Patrick Rall on September 13, 2018 - 3:40PM

The 2018 Cadillac ATS-V doesn’t pack the raw power of the CTS-V, but the new, smaller coupe is the most exciting Caddy 2-door of the modern era, packing solid power, precision handling and all of the premium amenities that you could ask for into this great-looking luxury car.

The Prius will not be the top-selling hybrid in 2019.

The Top-Selling 2019 Hybrid Model Sold In America Will Get 22 MPG - Why Prius Owners Should Smile

By John Goreham on September 13, 2018 - 3:39PM

The Toyota Prius is about to be outsold in a huge way by a hybrid vehicle from out of the blue. Here's why we see a lot of good i that.

New 2019 Lexus UX Compact Luxury Crossover Starts At $33K

By John Goreham on September 13, 2018 - 12:40PM

In addition to being Lexus' newest crossover, it is also one of Lexus' least expensive vehicles.

Closing Pandora’s Box: Tesla Takes One Year Finding a Solution to a Hack in Same System Driverless Cars Will be Using

By Al Castro on September 13, 2018 - 9:36AM

Thieves are hacking Tesla vehicles and their key fobs worldwide with special hacking computer hardware tools to steal the car within seconds. It took Tesla a year to solve it. All this, from the company that wants to bring us a world of electric cars without drivers, the problems that may seem too difficult for Tesla to solve over the electric cars they already have that still need them.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, Forester hybrid

Subaru Forester Hybrid Confirmed For Australia; Why Americans Would Buy It

By Denis Flierl on September 13, 2018 - 8:25AM

Subaru confirms they will launch their new 2019 Forester e-Boxer Hybrid in Australia. See why Americans would buy the new fuel-efficient Forester.

Volkswagen Commits To HP 3D Printing Process

By Marc Stern on September 12, 2018 - 8:27PM

Volkswagen, pushing the bounds of 3D Printing Technology, announced plans to work with HP, a leading print technology and printer manufacturer, and GKN Metallurgy, to develop new 3D printing techniques, using HP's new 3D Printers and GKN Metallurgy's Technology.

Mazda offers deep discounts on 2018 Miatas.

Mazda's Special Deal On 2018 Miatas Is Hard To Ignore

By John Goreham on September 12, 2018 - 3:46PM

A special deal on leftover 2018 Mazda Miatas is making some waves.

Win $5000 to transform your Toyota Tacoma.

Have a Toyota Tacoma That Could Benefit From $5K In Upgrades? Read On

By John Goreham on September 12, 2018 - 3:14PM

A new contest may help you transform your Toyota Tacoma.

Imagining a Ford Mustang with the All-Electric SUV Drivetrain

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2018 - 2:01PM

Ford has stated that the Mustang will eventually receive some sort of electrification and while many people assumed that it would be a hybrid, perhaps the company will use the all-electric drivetrain from the upcoming Mustang-inspired SUV that has been discussed under the name Mach 1.

Australian Chevrolet Camaro Pricing Announced

By Patrick Rall on September 12, 2018 - 1:00PM

The dealership debut of the Chevrolet Camaro in Australia and New Zealand is drawing closer, as Holden Special Vehicles has announced the pricing of the right-drive-converted muscle car down under.

Subaru BRZ Upgrades Are Coming; New Japan-Spec STI Sport

By Denis Flierl on September 12, 2018 - 7:33AM

Subaru announced the 2019 Subaru BRZ with suspension and aero upgrades. And a new Japan-spec BRZ STI Sport trim.

GM Recalling 230,000 Vehicles Over Possible Brake Problems

By Mary Conway on September 11, 2018 - 11:30PM

General Motors is recalling 230,000 vehicles because gas can get trapped in the rear brake lines and affect stopping times and distances. If this sounds familiar, it is because Fiat Chrysler just had to take similar action.

Three Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Test Cars

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Could Begin Hitting Dealers This Month

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2018 - 3:55PM

The 797-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye officially went on earlier this summer with the promise of deliveries starting in the fall and with the cooler temperatures setting in across America, the newest monster muscle car from FCA should be hitting dealerships soon.

Audi Feature Promises Permanent Opt-Out Of Add-On Toll-Readers

By Marc Stern on September 11, 2018 - 2:25PM

Audi has announced that it will install a replacement for Easy Pass and other toll transponders. The new transponder system, made by Gentex, will be part of the rearview mirror installation.

This Mid-Engine Corvette Doesn't Sound like a Boosted Beast

By Patrick Rall on September 11, 2018 - 2:06PM

The video below shows what pretty much everyone in the auto industry believes to be the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette working out at the Nurburgring and while it sounds great, it doesn’t sound like it packs a boosted engine.

Repairing special Mazda paint with touch-up kit.

Touch Up Mazda's Special Soul Red Crystal Metallic Paint - Here's How

By John Goreham on September 11, 2018 - 11:45AM

Our long-term tester, Mazda's CX-5 Grand Touring in Soul Red Crystal Metallic needed some scratches touched up. Here's how the repair went.

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

Subaru Announces New Japan-Spec Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid

By Denis Flierl on September 11, 2018 - 7:44AM

Subaru Corp has announced an all-new Japan-spec 2019 Crosstrek e-Boxer Hybrid model. See why it won’t see U.S. shores.

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