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.

2019 Subaru Outback, 2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Why Doesn’t Subaru Create a New Luxury Brand?

By Denis Flierl on August 29, 2018 - 8:24AM

Toyota has Lexus, Honda has Acura, Nissan has Infinity. Could Subaru benefit from having a luxury brand?

Jeep Introduces the Wrangler Moab Package

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2018 - 5:19PM

The first special package for the new Jeep Wrangler JL was announced today, with the Moab package introducing a new level of standard off-roading capabilities to the latest in a long line of legendary machines to sport the Moab name.

Toyota Partners With Uber - Two Will Meld Their Driving Systems

By John Goreham on August 28, 2018 - 4:04PM

Toyota's Guardian autonomous driving system will work alongside Uber's self-driving software. What could possibly go wrong?

Dethleffs Pulls Another E.Home Camper out its EV Hat: A Prototype RV Trailer that Tows Itself With Power for Camp and Home

By Al Castro on August 28, 2018 - 10:14AM

German camper manufacturer Dethleffs continues its experimentation in the EV camper market with another prototype. The last one we reported was a Type 3 RV EV camper covered head to toe with solar panels. This time it’s a EV RV trailer already in production as a conventional camper, that it’s still hitched to a vehicle, but self propels itself with two electric motors on each wheel. A large battery pack has implications for off grid camping and auxiliary home power.

Next Generation Ford Mustang could arrive in 2021 with All-Wheel-Drive

By Patrick Rall on August 28, 2018 - 10:03AM

As Ford Motor Company trims the number of vehicles in the lineup, the mighty Mustang could become more utilitarian as the automaker looks to draw in new buyers, possibly introducing all-wheel-drive during the next generation of the legendary pony car.

Subaru WRX STI 2.5-liter engine lawsuit, 2012-2017 Subaru WRX STI

Subaru Settles WRX/STI 2.5L Engine Lawsuit Following Months of Discovery

By Denis Flierl on August 28, 2018 - 8:07AM

Subaru settles a lawsuit against the 2012-2017 Subaru WRX/STI equipped with the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. See what the plaintiffs get.

Caravaggio Corvette Z06 Upgrades are Incredible, and Incredibly Expensive

By Patrick Rall on August 27, 2018 - 12:39PM

Caravaggio Corvettes offers an extensive list of high-end upgrades for the C7 Z06, transforming the supercharged supercar into a carbon fiber-and-leather-clad luxury-performance machine, but if you want this premium look, you had better be prepared to hand over premium money.

Is the Prius the top-trade-in for Model 3 cars?

Is the Toyota Prius Really The Top Trade-In For Tesla's Model 3?

By John Goreham on August 27, 2018 - 12:12PM

Perhaps the Toyota Prius is really the top trade-in for Tesla's Model 3, but the evidence is a bit thin. Here's why.

Another Tesla crashes into another firetruck.

Third Tesla Crashes Into Back of Firetruck - That's Four Crashes Into Emergency Vehicles This Year

By John Goreham on August 27, 2018 - 10:07AM

Another Tesla Model S crashes into the back of yet another emergency vehicle.

1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Wins Pebble Beach Best In Show; Owners Elated

By Marc Stern on August 27, 2018 - 9:14AM

During a year when it seemed that the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance seemed more about all of the previews it is still nice to see a classic winning Best in Show, which it has.

Jaguar Land Rover’s Attempt Preserve its Classic Cars Erases the Problems that Came With Them

By Al Castro on August 27, 2018 - 7:30AM

In opening the first Jaguar Land Rover Classic facility in the US, the first of its kind, JLR is cleverly taking steps to preserve its heritage with the cars already in the wild. By expanding the restoration market by offering electrification and restoration options, it also takes steps not only to help clean the environment, but also cleverly erase the mechanical troubles its cars have been known for, for decades.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, American Rally Association (ARA) Championship, Ojibwe Forests Rally results

Number 75 Subaru WRX STI On Pace For ARA Championship Title

By Denis Flierl on August 27, 2018 - 6:27AM

David Higgins and co-driver Craig Drew score their fourth event win of the season in the #75 2018 Subaru WRX STI. See what happened to Pastrana.

Cadillac Escalade is celebrating 20 years of luxury

How the Cadillac Escalade has Lead the Way on Luxury

By Mary Conway on August 27, 2018 - 12:11AM

The Cadillac Escalade debuted 20 years ago and continues to set the pace for many premium vehicles.We look at some of the brand's advancements.

Tesla's Latest Broken Promise (Going Private With Help From Big Oil) Revealed With A Late Friday Announcement

By John Goreham on August 26, 2018 - 7:57PM

Tesla's latest broken promise by Elon Musk revealed late Friday. Should we cheer or boo?

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

How Subaru Gets Families To Think Out-Of-The-Box With New Ascent 3-Row

By Denis Flierl on August 26, 2018 - 8:01AM

See how Subaru encourages families to think out-of-the-box with new Ascent 3-Row.

Fiat Chrysler is Recalling More Than 200,000 Vehicles for Potential Brake Problems

By Mary Conway on August 25, 2018 - 11:46PM

Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 209,000 SUVs and vans because of gas bubbles in the brake lines. The problem could increase the time it takes the brakes to stop the vehicle.The recall affects a number of different SUVs.

Bugatti Has Magic Moment And Sells Complete Line Of Hypercars

By Marc Stern on August 25, 2018 - 7:31PM

Maybe you have heard about this and maybe you haven't but Bugatti certainly has. It seems that the automaker believes in its new Divo. Indeed, Bugatti showed a "limited number" of Bugatti owners its new line-topper and as a result, they have sold every copy, all 40 of them. They have also added $240 million to their coffers.

Opel Shows its New Face for the First Time after PSA Group Acquired the Brand from General Motors

By Dom Kabas on August 25, 2018 - 3:23PM

German car brand Opel, which is now owned by french carmaker PSA Group, unveils its first concept car under the new ownership - GT X Experimental. We find both the concept itself and the way how it was introduced to the public to be interesting to look at in more detail.

2018 Nissan Frontier SV Crew Cab 4X4, Midnight Edition, Review, specs, features

2018 Nissan Frontier; Outdated, Still the Best Mid-Size Truck Value

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2018 - 9:27AM

The 2018 Nissan Frontier mid-size pickup could be the best truck value in America. See why it’s a good choice even though it’s outdated.

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

Parents Can Set Boundary, Speed, Curfew Alerts on New Subaru; Really, Dad?

By Denis Flierl on August 25, 2018 - 7:41AM

Parents can now set boundary, speed and curfew alerts on the new 2019 Subaru Ascent, Forester, Crosstrek, and Impreza. Really, dad?!?

Russia’s Re-Volt: Their Green Response to Tesla’s Capitalistic Electric Revolution is a Soviet Retread EV

By Al Castro on August 25, 2018 - 7:25AM

Poor Tesla: First it was the Shorts, now even the Russians are coming after them with a new Kalashnikov CV-1 electric car. Kalashnikov wants to build an electric car. But this Russian response from the inventors of the AK-47, to Tesla’s earth soothing, humanity healing, eco-conscious electric car lineup, is a retreaded 1970’s Soviet Era hatchback retro-electrified. Classic car conversion: maybe. State of the art design prototype: no. Roadware! Very nice!

Audi Shows Unique Electric With Standard, Center Seat Settings

By Marc Stern on August 24, 2018 - 11:32AM

This week's Pebble Beach Automotive Show had lots of interesting iron available both new and old. One of the more interesting models was Audi's PB18 electric. Made for ontrack moves as well as daily errands, the PB18 features a unique driver's seat. Read on and see.

Do Subaru Owners Abuse Their Cars More Than Honda and Toyota Buyers; This Theory Says Yes

By Denis Flierl on August 24, 2018 - 7:32AM

Do Subaru Outback owners abuse their cars more than Honda Accord buyers? There’s a theory that says yes.

Workhorse Group’s Lineup: W-15 PHEV Pickup, Surefly Drone, N-GEN Delvery EV Van

Workhorse Group Gets Ready to Fight the Fight With a Product Line That Takes on Manhattan

By Al Castro on August 23, 2018 - 10:13PM

Ohio electric commercial mobility company Workhorse Group has been in the news lately with either new products or updates on the progress of ongoing ones. They diversified their product line by rolling out a new helicopter drone recently in Manhattan. With the recent news of Ford introducing a hybrid, and Tesla’s plans to introduce a BEV pickup, eyes are now paying closer attention to Workhorse and their new pickup.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

Key 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Information Leaked but Is It Legit?

By Patrick Rall on August 23, 2018 - 1:58PM

The folks at Mustang6g are typically on top of everything relating to the current generation of the Ford Mustang and most recently, they uncovered a computer screenshot containing all sorts of information on the upcoming 2020 Shelby GT500, but there are enough questionable points on the screenshot to lead some people to question the legitimacy of the information.

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award

New Subaru Ascent Doesn’t Stand Out, Yet It’s Car and Driver Editors’ Choice

By Denis Flierl on August 23, 2018 - 8:04AM

Car and Driver says the all-new Subaru Ascent doesn't stand out, yet it still earns their Editors’ Choice award. See what one thing is chief among its merits.

VW Tiguan Named Best $35-$40K SUV for Teens

By Marc Stern on August 22, 2018 - 11:35PM

Volkswagen's second generation Tiguan was named the best $35-$40K SUV by U.S. News and World Report Magazine.

2019 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Review

2019 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4; Why the Bigger MINI is Better

By Denis Flierl on August 22, 2018 - 5:30PM

This week we drive the MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4. See why the bigger MINI Countryman is better.

Google billionaires drive Toyota Prius cars.

Both Founders of Google Drive a Car Without Android Auto - The Toyota Prius

By John Goreham on August 22, 2018 - 3:39PM

According to a story this week by CNBC, both Larry Page and Sergey Brin drive Toyota Prius cars. We find that interesting for many reasons.

New 2018 Nissan Leaf costs less than $17K.

New 2018 Nissan Leafs Are Costing Customers Under $17K - Here's How

By John Goreham on August 22, 2018 - 1:16PM

The new Nissan Leaf is dramatically better than the outgoing model. What may be most interesting though is the shockingly low cost to buy one.

Subscribe to