Automotive News (Page 505)

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.

Porsche Taycan's Waitlist Should Avoid Tesla Model 3's Problems: Precautions and Expectations

By Al Castro on July 19, 2018 - 6:41AM

EV customers and fans are holding their breaths almost as if EV fatigue is overwhelming us, while Autocar is reporting that Porsche AG is receiving interest from customers about the new production coded BEV Mission-E, now named the 2020 all electric Porsche Taycan utility sports saloon, that will compete with the Tesla flagship sports saloon, the Model S. But of course we’re all looking over our shoulder at, shall I write it? The debacle surrounding the Model 3.

1,700 2012-2018 Lambo Aventadors Recalled For Tranny Fix

By Marc Stern on July 19, 2018 - 12:52AM

Volkswagen subsidiary Lamborghini has recalled 1,700 2012-2018 Aventador models to repair a problem with the transmission.

The Nismo Juke May Be Nissan's Black Sheep and Diamond In The Rough

By Jordan Yan on July 18, 2018 - 10:26PM

This Nismo Juke is the quirky, peppy, and fun car you didn't know you wanted.

Ford Recalling 550,000 Escapes and Fusions for Danger of Rolling Away

By Mary Conway on July 18, 2018 - 9:40PM

Ford is recalling 550,000 2013-2014 Ford Escapes and 2013-2016 Ford Fusions because they could roll away when the driver believes the vehicle is in park.

Ford Came Way Short of 2017 GT Supercar Delivery Plans

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2018 - 5:15PM

Ford Motor Company originally planned to produce 250 examples of the Ford GT supercar for 2017 followed by another 250 in 2018, 2019 and 2020, but during the first year of deliveries, the automaker came up well-short of their planned production volume.

MLB All-Star MVP Wins a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS for His Mom

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2018 - 3:45PM

The 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held last night in Washington and Houston Astros 3rd baseman Alex Bregman was named the Most Valuable Player - an award that comes with a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS that he is giving to his mother.

Report: "Tesla Model 3 Goes From Zero To Engulfed In Flames In 3.5 Seconds"

By John Goreham on July 18, 2018 - 10:26AM

Satirical publication The Onion has us laughing out loud at its take on the Tesla Model 3.

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

New Subaru Ascent May Get Tariff Price Increase Even Though It’s US-Built

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2018 - 7:20AM

Even though the new 2019 Subaru Ascent is made in the U.S. it could still get a price increase because of U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles.

2019 Mazda Miata Fuel Economy Goes Up With New Engine Upgrades

By John Goreham on July 17, 2018 - 2:24PM

Mazda is upgrading the Miata's engine for 2019. Here's how the changes impact fuel economy.

Toyota Prius named a car to buy now by U.S. News

Toyota Prius Name A Best Car To Buy Now by U.S. News Autos - Here's Why

By John Goreham on July 17, 2018 - 1:44PM

The Toyota Prius is a top-selling green car and has a legacy of happy customers. Here's why U.S. News Autos says now is the time to buy one.

Changes are Coming Around the Corner for Nissan Leaf

By Al Castro on July 17, 2018 - 12:05PM

The Nissan Leaf made changes to its second generation model this year, as they’re obviously trying to expand its market for more customers, particularly younger ones with the electric vehicle/clean energy dynamic. By making the Leaf less ugly and producing different variants for specific purposes, not only makes it more competitive against others like Bolt and Model 3, but it may also create a larger customer base, especially a younger one.

2019 Subaru Outback features, standard EyeSight, 2019 Legacy features

Subaru Announces New Outback, Legacy With Standard EyeSight; Why Consumers Win

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2018 - 7:22AM

Subaru announced the 2019 Outback and Legacy get standard EyeSight on all models. See why consumers win.

Why Aren't Family Cars More Family-Friendly?

By John Goreham on July 16, 2018 - 8:06PM

If you've ever been a parent you know that family cars are far from family friendly. Here are a few suggestions and best practices every family car should incorporate.

Drone Picture of Volkswagen's Chattanooga Plant

By Armen Hareyan on July 16, 2018 - 5:56PM

Dodge Charger Most Commonly-Searched Classic Car

By Patrick Rall on July 16, 2018 - 5:32PM

The team at ClassicCars.com has announced that the most commonly-searched car in their most recent collection of data was the 1969 Dodge Charger, with the Mopar muscle car beating last year’s winner – the Ford Mustang – by a narrow margin.

Hope fades for 2019 Fiat 124 Spider power bump.

Hopes For A Fiat 124 Spider Power Bump For 2019 Fade

By John Goreham on July 16, 2018 - 5:03PM

We have been closely watching for clues that Fiat will follow Mazda's Miata example and bump up the power of the 124 Spider. Here's why we are losing hope.

Will Elon Musk's Latest Controversy Be a Tipping Point, or Are We In For More Crazy From Tesla's CEO?

By John Goreham on July 16, 2018 - 4:10PM

Elon Musk has resorted to name calling when his ego isn't properly boosted. Just how much weirder can Tesla's CEO's extracurricular activities get?

Porsche Recalls Some Panamera Models To Repair Rear Suspension Link

By Marc Stern on July 16, 2018 - 8:04AM

Porsche has recalled 715 Panamera models to repair a potential problem with the rear suspension.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Rallycross (ARX) results, Circuit of the Americas

3 Car Subaru WRX STI Team Can’t Get It Going in Austin

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2018 - 7:24AM

Subaru can’t get it going in the new ARX Rallycross series. See why they missed the podium again.

The Take Down of the $35,000 Model 3 and Its Meaning to Tesla: Analysis and Opinion

By Al Castro on July 16, 2018 - 2:28AM

Tesla Inc was smart for itself by taking down the mystery $35,000 price for a model version some have long been waiting for, hadn’t yet been built, not sure if it will ever exist, and that they were never really in a position to offer. They need to worry about surviving first, and you do that by making money. Period.

Competitors battle it out in TexasThey are again! Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, drivers for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross effort, are swapping leads and taking advantage of each other’s miscues to increase the team’s Championship lead. They are also upping their own totals in the race for the individual winner. <strong>Almost Perfect Weekend</strong> Speed completed a near-perfect weekend by claiming his first victory of the year, ahead of his teammate. Tanner Foust, on the other hand, worked hard to

Speed, Foust Battle In Texas ARX Rallycross Event

By Marc Stern on July 15, 2018 - 11:57PM

Scott Speed and Tanner Foust continued their competition as the Volkswagen ARX Rallycross team bumped its way through COTA.

100 Years of Bentley Leaves a Silver Seraph We’d Like to Forget and a Mulsanne to Always Remember

By Al Castro on July 15, 2018 - 8:52PM

January 18, 2019 marks the centennial year for Bentley Motors Ltd., and contrary to how things started, they truly do have a lot to celebrate about, starting with their history, and a 2019 Bentley Mulsanne W.O. Mulliner Special Edition I wish I had in my garage, certainly I’ll be looking to add to my diecast car collection.

Hyundai Sonata Sport + Takes the Affordable Sedan up a Notch

By Parks McCants on July 15, 2018 - 7:28PM

We’ve all driven the entry level sedan, hatchback and crossover trying to convince yourself and significant others that it’s good enough, we’ll make do, and, perhaps next time. No more. Hyundai Sonata Sport + comes to market with little sacrifice.

Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Brings Affordable Performance to 3 Row SUV Segment

By Parks McCants on July 15, 2018 - 6:19PM

We spend a week behind the wheel of 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid A-Spec and walk away by the “Sport” side of Acura’s best selling 3-row SUV.

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

3 Reasons Why New Subaru Ascent Won’t Be a Bust Like Tribeca

By Denis Flierl on July 15, 2018 - 7:55AM

Subaru learned their lesson well with the discontinued Tribeca, See how Subaru didn’t make the same mistakes with the new Ascent.

Audi Debuts Factory E-Prix Team, E-Tron SUV at NYC E-Prix

By Marc Stern on July 14, 2018 - 10:07PM

As the Formula E series comes down to the wire in New York City, Audi's factory team finds itself in second place but within an easy shot of number one.

2018 Honda Accord Offers 3 Exceptional Drive Options

By Parks McCants on July 14, 2018 - 5:56PM

The latest generation Honda Accord comes on the scene with more than its fair share of media generated controversy. Too big, too refined, too edgy of design, and too expensive! Yet, there’s little arguing the fact that Honda breached the sub-premium compact segment mold with Accord. Price point is just the leading line in this story.

Has Tesla Scared Fiat Into Building Electric Cars?

By Dean McManis on July 14, 2018 - 1:25PM

It looks like Fiat is finally going to build some electric cars after all. For those of you who have been watching the auto industry, it was clear that Fiat (and Chrysler) had been trailing all of the other major automakers in having any plan for electrification of their cars. There was no hint of any interest in building competitive EVs, and in fact their CEO Sergio Marchionne suggested that buyers skip buying their Fiat 500e, because they were losing $10,000 on each one sold.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX STI

Performance Fans Will Jump For Subaru’s New “Bolder” WRX/STI Design

By Denis Flierl on July 14, 2018 - 7:30AM

Subaru says the next-generation WRX STI will get a “bolder” design. See what Subaru’s new boss is thinking.

Autonomous 1965 Ford Mustang Nearly Crashes Several Times at Goodwood

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2018 - 12:14PM

A self-driving 1965 Ford Mustang took to the curvy course of the Goodwood Hill Climb yesterday to show off the advancements in autonomous technology, but the first run nearly ended in disaster, forcing a human to take control several times in order to keep the classic pony car on track.

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