Automotive News (Page 499)

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.

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.

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.

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