Automotive News (Page 510)

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 Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, safety, Best vehicle for expectant moms

New Subaru Ascent Could Prove Most-Popular With Expectant Moms

By Denis Flierl on April 18, 2018 - 8:00AM

The all-new Subaru Ascent Family hauler could prove to be popular with expectant moms. See what Swapalease found out in a recent survey.

Redbull GRC race series shutters doors; leaves a trail of bills

By Marc Stern on April 17, 2018 - 11:39PM

The Red Bull Global Rallycross short track series has closed and locked its doors and turned out the lights as it has stiffed tracks and facilities from coast to coast.

The Benefits of Chevy Volt in Winter and Snow Storm

By Armen Hareyan on April 17, 2018 - 6:30PM

You are in a snow storm with your Chevy Volt. Traffic is stopped. Radio says 24 hours till you can move. With a full tank of gas in the Volt, you will have about 35 hours of heat that will be automatic.

Man's Tesla Model S is Damaged Twice: At Delivery and at Repair Facility

By Armen Hareyan on April 17, 2018 - 5:02PM

At Tesla Model S Owners Club on Facebook one owner told his story of how two times different Tesla dealerships damaged his Model S. What would you do?

One Image That Shows How Crossovers Are In For Families and How Cars Are Out

By John Goreham on April 17, 2018 - 3:23PM

We stumbled upon a scene that clearly illustrates just how few families now use cars compared to how many now use crossovers as family vehicles.

Toyota Prius Prime vs Chevy Volt: Here is the verdict

By Armen Hareyan on April 17, 2018 - 12:49PM

Chevy Volt owners compare their Volts with Toyota Prius Prime and share their experiences with both cars explaining why they prefer the one from the other.

2019 Corvette ZR1 with Drag Radials Nearly Runs in the 9s (Videos)

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2018 - 12:02PM

The owner of a brand new 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hit the drag strip this past weekend with a set of sticky drag radial tires and the results were stunning – with the self-shifting Chevy supercar running a 10.12 at 135.91 miles per hour.

Happy Birthday Ford Mustang - the World's Favorite Sporty Car

By Patrick Rall on April 17, 2018 - 11:40AM

On this day 54 years ago, the Ford Mustang was formally introduced at the New York World’s Fair and the car has become the most iconic American car, serving as the bestselling sporty coupe in the world for the third straight year in 2017.

2018 Fiat 124 Spider and 2018 Mazda Miata MX-5

How a FIAT 124 Spider and Mazda Miata Tackled a 500-Mile Drive on Route 66

By James Molet on April 17, 2018 - 11:30AM

This is two days with a FIAT 124 Spider and Mazda MX-5 Miata RF on Route 66. Joined by other roadsters, the new kid on the block and the best-selling two-seat sports car put their sibling rivalry aside and hit the iconic Route 66 in western Arizona.

Are You Pro Autonomous Driving or Against it? Take This Survey & Make Your Voice Heard

By John Goreham on April 17, 2018 - 11:26AM

Everyone has an opinion on self-driving cars and autonomous vehicles. Here's your chance to voice your opinion in a forum that matters.

2018 Subaru Outback, Mint founder, Aaron Patzer

Mint Founder Worth $80M+ Drives $29K Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on April 17, 2018 - 7:52AM

Mint founder, Aaron Patzer is worth $80+ million and he drives a 29K Subaru Outback. See why he drives the frugal wagon.

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Brings Back Memories of Ragtop Glory Days

By Parks McCants on April 16, 2018 - 9:21PM

When I was a kid, my dad owned a powder blue metallic MGA Roadster, mom hated the thing! Dropping in behind the wheel of Mazda Miata Club is a memory blast from the Ragtop glory days of last century, with a high tech twist.

Myth Busted: Mile-High Test of Mazda Miata vs. Turbo Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Disproves Turbo Advantage

By John Goreham on April 16, 2018 - 5:13PM

A new comparison of the Mazda Miata with its lower-power normally aspirated engine vs. the higher power turbocharged Fiat 124 Spider Abarth counters the idea that turbos are better at altitude.

2019 Corvette ZR1 Runs a 7:12 per Nurburgring Spectators

By Patrick Rall on April 16, 2018 - 2:48PM

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was working out at the Nurburgring earlier today, but according to spectators doing their own lap-timing – the LT5-powered supercar is nowhere near the expected 6-minute range.

How to Make Your Cell Phone Fit in the Tesla Model 3

By Nick Puschak on April 16, 2018 - 12:11PM

Do you know why your smartphone doesn't fit in your Tesla Model 3? Here is a little video presentation on how to fit your cell phone in your Model 3.

Audi gives itself quite a competitor for the R8; a limited-edition rear-drive model

By Marc Stern on April 16, 2018 - 8:06AM

Befrore another manufacturer could give the Audi R8 supercar any competition, the automaker created its own competitor, a limited-edition rear-wheel-drive model with a twist.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX, WRX 5-Door hatch

Subaru Design Chief; “We Don’t Have Plans To Bring Back WRX Hatch”

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2018 - 7:34AM

Subaru design chief says the WRX hatch isn’t going to happen. Here’s what he told a reporter at the Geneva Auto Show.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, new Crosstrek, new Subaru XV

New Crosstrek Propels Subaru to Become Safety-Focused SUV Brand

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2018 - 7:33AM

The new Subaru Crosstrek accounts for over a third of UK’s Subaru sales. See why the small crossover is hot in Europe.

This Mazda Miata Still Looks New After 25 Years

By Armen Hareyan on April 14, 2018 - 8:55PM

A Reddit user IMHO-GUY has done a good job keeping his Mazda Miata looking new even after nearly 25 years.

2018 Nissan Frontier, 2019 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado

3 Reasons Why Nissan Frontier Is Mid-Size Truck Price Leader

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2018 - 8:06AM

How does the aging 2018 Nissan Frontier pickup keep selling like hotcakes?

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, Hagerty Hot List 2018

Subaru WRX STI Type RA Makes Hagerty Hot List

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2018 - 7:05AM

Is the new 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA destined to become a classic? See what Hagerty says about the performance sedan.

VW shakes up org chart and major personnel

By Marc Stern on April 13, 2018 - 7:47PM

Volkswagen, facing a major product push in the next seven years, has tapped Herbert Diess to take over as the automaker's new CEO, replacing Matthias Mueller. Mueller presided over the automaker in the wake of the Dieselgate scandal.

Chevy Bolt in front of Chevrolet Dealership 1200x900

Two Things We Know About The Next Generation Chevy Bolt EV

By Armen Hareyan on April 13, 2018 - 5:25PM

Chevy will not redesign the Bolt EV for another seven years.

Musk on Model 3: "I am definitely under stress... I need to discover how to do better"

By Armen Hareyan on April 13, 2018 - 2:56PM

Elon Musk is sleeping on the floor of his Tesla factory - literally. At one point Musk tried sleeping on a couch in one of the production facility conference rooms, but he told the CBS This Morning co-host Gayle King that the couch was too narrow, so he ended up sleeping on the floor.

Tesla can't play nice with others. Add NTSB to the list.

Tesla & Musk Add the NTSB To the Long List Of Groups They Can't Play Nice With

By John Goreham on April 13, 2018 - 2:33PM

Tesla and Elon Musk can't play nice with others. We run down the list and add the NTSB to the running tally.

Wesley Challenger and Prioduction Widebody Hellcat

Bilstein-Sponsored Dodge Challenger Hellcat Going Production Road Racing

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2018 - 1:19PM

Wesley Motorsports has announced that they will campaign a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody production-based race car in a variety of road racing series this year, with Bilstein providing support as the 707-horsepower Mopar muscle car takes on the likes of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb and the GRIDLIFE series.

Undisguised Corvette ZR1 Caught Working Out at the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on April 13, 2018 - 12:41PM

New video footage showing the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 storming around the Nurburgring leads me to believe that GM is in Germany with their 755-horsepower supercar, likely shooting for the 6-minute range – possibly making this C7 the fastest American machine to lap the Nordschleife.

Elon Musk Tells on Twitter When Tesla Will Be Profitable

By Armen Hareyan on April 13, 2018 - 9:56AM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a revealing tweet this morning explaining when Tesla will be profitable and why it doesn't need to raise cash. Apparently, the Model 3 will make Tesla cash flow positive by the third quarter of 2018.

2019 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru WRX STI Type RA

2019 Subaru WRX STI Could Get Type RA Engine Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on April 13, 2018 - 7:20AM

The 2019 Subaru WRX STI could get Type RA engine mods. See what the new STI could get in power upgrades.

Tesla Model Y Will Have a More Advanced Computer Than The Current Autopilot

By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2018 - 10:05PM

Tesla has delivery problems with the Model 3, problems with the semi-autonomous cars and if they falter more, they will have even more issues. The quirky automotive company that gets more press than any, will start manufacturing another vehicle. According to news reports, the production of Tesla's Y model is planned to begin in November 2019 at the company's plant in Fremont, California. For now Tesla will only let you see a very dark teaser photo of the vehicle.

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