Automotive News (Page 516)

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.

2018 Mazda6 2.5 Turbo with 310 lb-ft of Torque Will Start at $30K, Just Under Accord 2.0T

By John Goreham on March 15, 2018 - 3:28PM

Mazda's Mazda6 for 2018 has an all-new engine and starts at a surprisingly low price.

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Front End Teaser

Ford Teases the Face of the New Mustang Shelby GT500

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2018 - 2:02PM

We still don’t have any of the key details, but Ford Motor Company has offered up a new teaser picture of the upcoming Mustang Shelby GT500 – giving us our best look at the face of the 700+ horsepower muscle car.

2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure AWD Review – Living Up To the Name

By John Goreham on March 15, 2018 - 1:23PM

We test Toyota’s 2018 RAV4 Adventure and come away impressed. Here’s why.

2018 Lexus RC F Sport Black Edition - Something Special Comes to New York

By John Goreham on March 15, 2018 - 12:16PM

Lexus will show off a limited run of 2018 RC F Sport Black edition cars at the New York Auto Show.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, GRC, Red Bull Global Rallycross, new Americas Rallycross Championship (ARX)

Subaru and VW Ditch GRC for New Americas Rallycross Series

By Denis Flierl on March 15, 2018 - 8:20AM

The Subaru WRX STI won’t be banging fenders in the Red Bull Global Rallycross in 2018. See what Subaru and VW have planned for their Supercars.

2019 Corvette Configurator Shows No Changes to Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2018 - 1:37PM

The “Build & Price” feature for the entire 2019 Corvette lineup has arrived on Chevrolet.com and it appears as though the Stingray, Grand Sport and Z06 all carryover unchanged from 2018 – including pricing and options.

Toyota Will Launch 2019 RAV4 In NY: Here's What's Coming

By John Goreham on March 14, 2018 - 10:22AM

The all-new Toyota RAV4 is just weeks away. Here's what to expect.

2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, New York International Auto Show,

Subaru Will Unveil All-New 2019 Forester in N.Y.; Here’s What’s Coming

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2018 - 7:18AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester is coming soon. See what big changes are coming.

7 Reasons To Choose Ford Transit Custom vs Other Vans

By Jenna Thorne on March 13, 2018 - 11:00PM

Camper vans grow in popularity in Europe. Do you know that UK has the largest Used Car Market in the whole Europe? Some 7 million used cars were sold in the British Isles in 2014. That is a huge number and companies like the Jennings Motor Group rules the roost when it comes to used cars.

VW Pressures Tesla with Battery Shock, but Tesla Wins The Lithium Gamble

By Armen Hareyan on March 13, 2018 - 6:39PM

Volkswagen will equip 16 factories to produce electric vehicles by the end of 2022, but imagine how much better off the world would be if VW, BMW, GM, etc had started pushing this 10 years ago. Tesla had to take all the risk up-front and finally others noticed that you can make a good looking electric car people will buy. What do you all think?

2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure vs. Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure AWD vs. Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring - Which Is Your Pick?

By John Goreham on March 13, 2018 - 3:02PM

We compare and contrast two of the best compact crossovers in America, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring and the Toyota RAV4 Adventure.

Watch Honda Civic Type-R Assembly Video

By Parks McCants on March 13, 2018 - 1:11PM

Honda’s Swindon U.K. car assembly plant is home to not only Civic Type-R, but every Honda Civic Hatchback imported to the U.S.. In watching the assembly process, it’s nothing short of amazing that Civic Type-R is as good as it is. Watch Honda Civic Type-R assembled in this real time video.

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Heads to Europe with a Little Less Power

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2018 - 12:04PM

The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt edition will be offered in Europe with the same features that make the special package so sharp, but the movie-themed muscle cars shipped overseas will have a bit less power – while still offering more power than the standard Mustang GT.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, all-wheel-drive, extreme snow sports

How Subaru Brilliantly Targets Impressionable Teens With New WRX STI [Video]

By Denis Flierl on March 13, 2018 - 8:16AM

See how Subaru uses a blizzard to introduce the WRX STI to teens who are into winter sports.

Here’s a practical auto award, Audi Q5 lauded for its interior

By Marc Stern on March 12, 2018 - 11:50PM

Audi's Q5 wins award for its interior.

2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Plum Crazy

2018 Dodge Challenger and Charger Get Two More High Impact Colors

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2018 - 1:52PM

FCA has announced that all 2018 Dodge Charger models and select versions of the 2018 Challenger can now be ordered in B5 Blue or Plum Crazy, most notably including the 707-horsepower Hellcat variants of each modern Mopar muscle machine.

Martin Doll's Tesla Model S Taxi in Berlin

How Former Diesel Fan Switched to Tesla Model S and Drives Taxi in Berlin

By Armen Hareyan on March 12, 2018 - 12:13PM

Martin Doll used to blow exhaust fumes in his diesel taxis. Then the Berliner moved to Tesla. With his Model S he shows that electric cars can work as everyday cars, and people like it the way he promotes EV Taxis in Berling.

6 Features Make the 2019 Ford Mustang California Special - Special

By Patrick Rall on March 12, 2018 - 12:01PM

Ford Motor Company announced this morning that the Mustang California Special package will return for the 2019 model year, with six unique features allowing the GT/CS to stand apart from the other 460-horsepower pony cars.

Danger Is Growing For Tesla: Why Analysts Are Positive, But Recommend Selling The Stock

By Armen Hareyan on March 12, 2018 - 10:50AM

Analysts at JP tomorrow note the positive developments with Tesla's Model 3 delivery, but still recommend selling the stock because of one growing and natural danger.

Tesla CEO: AI more dangerous than nuclear weapons

By Armen Hareyan on March 12, 2018 - 9:27AM

It was a surprise appearance by Tesla boss Musk at the SXSW digital conference in Austin. The billionaire talked about his near bankruptcy and warned against artificial intelligence explaining why AI is more dangerous than the nuclear weapons.

2018 Nissan Frontier, New Frontier, Ford Ranger, Raptor

A Frontier Ford Ranger Raptor Killer? Nissan Boss Says It’s a Possibility

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2018 - 8:17AM

Nissan is studying a Ford Ranger Raptor rival on the Nivara mid-size truck platform. Will Nissan bring it to the U.S. in next-generation Frontier trim?

2018 Subaru BRZ, 2018 Toyota 86, turbocharged Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86

Toyota Chief Leaves Door Open For Turbo Subaru BRZ, Toyota 86

By Denis Flierl on March 12, 2018 - 8:03AM

The current generation 2018 Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 won’t get a turbo, but what about the next-generation model?

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2.0-liter turbo diesel

Get a Subaru Diesel Outback, Forester Now Before They’re Gone

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2018 - 7:55AM

Diesel isn’t dead yet for Subaru, but it will be soon. See when the turbo diesel will be gone forever.

The latest Award for 2018 Honda Ridgeline will surprise you

By Parks McCants on March 10, 2018 - 10:35PM

Looking to the results of Car and Drivers “2018 Editors’ Choice Awards” finalist, there’s only one pickup truck listed in the midsize truck segment, Honda Ridgeline. That news is a bit surprising for conventional truck fans. How did Ridgeline nail C&D top honors?

2018 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado

Outdated Nissan Frontier Sees Biggest Increase Of Any Truck In America

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2018 - 11:38AM

The aging 2018 Nissan Frontier isn’t dead yet. See how it outperformed all pickups in February.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Levorg sports wagon, could be axed

Subaru Crosstrek Sales Are So Explosive It Could Put Levorg In Its Grave

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2018 - 8:31AM

Subaru could ax the Levorg sports wagon. See why the all-new Crosstrek could kill the compact wagon.

Will Porsche have an electric 911? The short answer is yes

By Marc Stern on March 9, 2018 - 11:16PM

Volkswagen moves toward full electrification as Porsche says it will make plug-in hybrid 911.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, BRZ, snow tires

Subaru WRX STI Plus Studded Tires; Flat Out Fun

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2018 - 8:28AM

Take the 2018 Subaru WRX STI and add studded snow tires equal flat out fun. See what some lucky performance fans got to experience.

Can the 2018 Nissan Leaf handle snow and winter conditions?

Are Electric Vehicles Like the 2018 Nissan Leaf Winter Cars?

By John Goreham on March 8, 2018 - 6:20PM

Can green vehicles hold their own in the snow? We test them and find out.

Tesla job posting accidentally reveals low expectations for future Model Y crossover.

Tesla May Have Accidentally Revealed Its Low-Volume Expectations For Model Y Crossover

By John Goreham on March 8, 2018 - 2:36PM

A job posting for a new position at Tesla hints that the company isn’t expecting to sell very many.

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