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.

Eugene Oregon’s Arcimoto Electric Online for BETA Production Summer 2018 : An update from Arcimoto

By Parks McCants on May 20, 2018 - 11:25PM

As an E.V. advocate, I’m often asked by micro-car fans why more startup electric car companies don’t, or can’t, take their logically progressive compact prototypes to market viability? There’s a lot to it! Our friends at Arcimoto Electric speak up.

VW ID R: It takes a lot of work to ready a new racer for an old race

By Marc Stern on May 20, 2018 - 10:12PM

Though you probably have guessed it, it does take a lot of work to get a race car ready for a race that hasn't run yet. If you are wondering, here are some of the details of the VW ID R.

What the Winning Teenagers Think the 2030 Jeep Wrangler Should Look Like

By Mary Conway on May 20, 2018 - 9:58PM

Welcome to the future of the Jeep Wrangler. The Product Design department of Fiat Chrysler sponsors a contest to let students design the future of vehicles. The winning design comes from a teenager in Florida.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek, new Subaru Hybrid, PHEV, EV, Toyota Prius Prime

How Subaru Taps Toyota Technology For First-Ever Crosstrek PHEV

By Denis Flierl on May 20, 2018 - 8:00AM

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is coming with plug-in-hybrid power. See how Subaru tapped Toyota for their technology.

Tesla Model X Towing a Qantas Boeing Dreamliner

Watch Qantas Using a Tesla 2nd Time in a Marketing Move as Model X Tows a Dreamliner

By Armen Hareyan on May 19, 2018 - 10:53AM

The Tesla Model X has a reported towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, but Australian Qantas Airlines shows that this electric SUV can tow more than any other electric car currently on the market. Watch this video, which shows how Model X tows a Boeing Dreamliner and beats a Guinness Record.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, best car deals

Why It’s the Best Time To Buy a New Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on May 19, 2018 - 7:44AM

If you are looking to buy new Subaru Outback, Forester or Crosstrek, this is the best time to get one. See what incentives Subaru is offering buyers now.

3 Ways The 2018 Ford Expedition Max Exceeds Expectations

By John Goreham on May 18, 2018 - 2:43PM

The 2018 Ford Expedition Max is expected to be great in many ways. Here are three shoppers will be pleasantly surprised by.

2019 Subaru Forester, e-Boxer, Forester hybrid

Subaru Reveals Japan-Spec Forester e-Boxer Hybrid Details

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2018 - 7:13AM

Subaru releases specs on the new 2019 Forester e-Boxer Hybrid. Will it see U.S. shores?

Ford Finally Makes it Easy to Use the Waze App in your Car or Truck

By Mary Conway on May 17, 2018 - 11:00PM

After teasing us at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, Ford has finally made it easy to use the Waze App, right on the screen in your vehicle. Up until now, iPhone users had to run the navigation app on their cell phones. Now Ford will let you hear the information through the vehicle speakers and see the maps on your screen.

Recalls are NHTSA’s way of ensuring automotive safety

By Marc Stern on May 17, 2018 - 6:08PM

If you could be a fly on the wall in many automotive companies you would probably hear lots of griping about safety recalls; their cost, and their impact. Listening to that would make you think that the industry doesn't support the NHTSA recall program -- they do, but with forced smiles. However, the industry also realizes the recalls are needed because they help consumers know their products are safe.

Win a Custom Camaro SS, Hang Out with Richard Petty, Support a Great Charity Group

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2018 - 11:52AM

For as little as $10, you could win a customized Chevrolet Camaro SS and hang out with Richard Petty for a day in that unique muscle car, all while supporting a great cause.

Ford Confirms F-150 Production to Restart on Friday, Super Duty on Monday

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2018 - 11:19AM

Ford Motor Company has confirmed that production of the popular F-150 pickup was restart on Friday, May 18th, just over a week after F-Series production was halted due to a lack of magnesium chassis components – with production of the Super Duty pickups beginning next week.

2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) Top Safety Pick

New Subaru Forester Looks To Extend Top Safety Win Streak

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2018 - 7:46AM

The new 2019 Subaru Forester could be safer than the previous-generation model. See how long Forester has been a top safety pick.

Some of the Toyota Tacomas, Sequoias, and Tundras covered by that program will lose coverage on Monday, May 21, 2018.

Tacoma, Sequoia, Tundra Owners Take Note: Some Toyotas Lose Extended Frame Replacement Coverage Monday, May 21, 2018

By John Goreham on May 16, 2018 - 2:55PM

Toyota has a special extended warranty program covering frame rust and rot. Some of the Toyota Tacomas, Sequoias, and Tundras covered by that program will lose coverage on Monday, May 21, 2018. Two business days from now. Here's what you need to know.

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Spy Video Auto Trans

Listen to the Ford Mustang GT500 Accelerate Slowly Through the Gears

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2018 - 2:47PM

A new video showing the upcoming Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 on the move reveals an automatic transmission while giving us a great chance to hear the supercharged V8 operate at low RPM and low speeds.

Simon Haddad's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

Tuned Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Runs a 10.09 Quarter Mile with Minimal Modifications

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2018 - 11:50AM

A Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat nearly got into the 9-second range this past weekend and while that is impressive, what makes this Mopar muscle car newsworthy is the fact that it got so close to the 9s without any major changes to the vehicle – just wheels and tires, a stronger driveshaft, a tune of the engine and transmission and the oh-so-important driver mod.

2019 Subaru Forester, All-new Forester, Fuel Mileage Cheating

Subaru Probed For Falsified Fuel Mileage Data; How it Affects US Consumers

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2018 - 7:42AM

The Japan government shows up at Subaru headquarters looking for falsified fuel mileage data. How will it affect U.S. consumers?

This 2018 Accord Drive Review is Generated From the Back Seat

By Parks McCants on May 15, 2018 - 11:38PM

Honda’s Accord Touring is without question the maker’s most powerful Accord offering of all time. We’ve reported on the driving dynamics of Honda’s reinvented Accord extensively. Now, It's time to review 2018 Honda Accord from the back seat.

Toyota, Volvo and Suzuki Bet on Hybrid Cars in India

By Armen Hareyan on May 15, 2018 - 9:14PM

India is slowly welcoming hybrid and electric cars and some of the best car makers like Toyota, Volvo and Suzuki bet on hybrid cars in India. Here is how they do it.

IIHS can't complete the safety testing of the Tesla Model 3.

IIHS Can't Complete Tesla Model 3 Crash & Safety Testing - Here's Why

By John Goreham on May 15, 2018 - 8:12PM

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has released a small part of the Tesla Model 3 safety test results. The reason the Institute can't complete the testing is unique.

2019 Corvette Z06 Configurator Screen Shot

Only One Small Change in the 2019 Corvette Z06 Configurator

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2018 - 1:26PM

While the focus of the performance market has been the 755-horsepower ZR1, the configurator tool on Chevrolet.com for the 2019 Corvette Z06 is now live with all of the key information on the 650-horsepower model – with only one small change for the new model year.

Tesla Model 3 fails to earn highest IIHS safety ranking.

After Just Two Initial Tests, Tesla Model 3 Already Excluded From Top IIHS Safety Rating

By John Goreham on May 15, 2018 - 11:57AM

The Tesla Model 3 is presently undergoing testing by the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. With just two tests performed, the Tesla Model 3 is already excluded from the top ranking.

Atlas carries VW on its back; 2018 Tiguan helps

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2018 - 11:23AM

With a combined total of about 45 percent of total sales, VW's Atlas and Tiguan are carrying the automaker's sales boom. With sedan sales lagging -- the Golf family is the exception -- the automaker must be happy that Atlas is in the mix.

Ford F-150 Production Should Resume on Friday

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2018 - 10:58AM

Ford Motor Company is planning to resume production of the popular F-150 pickup as soon as Friday, with the supplier that caused the unscheduled downtime getting their own production back up and running after the May 2nd fire.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, Impreza, Legacy

Will Subaru Drop WRX/STI, Impreza, Legacy For All-SUV Lineup Like Ford?

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2018 - 7:48AM

While Ford may be going with an all-SUV lineup, Don’t look for Subaru to follow suit.

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Front End Teaser

5 Things the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Can Use to Top the Competition

By Patrick Rall on May 14, 2018 - 4:08PM

We know that the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is going to return in the next year and when it does, there are three things that the newest super-muscle car could use to climb to the top of the segment.

Tesla reorganizing following huge losses.

Tesla's Reorganization - Cash Flow Improvement Plan or Shuffling Deck Chairs on the Titanic

By John Goreham on May 14, 2018 - 3:54PM

Tesla has 99 problems, but sales ain't one.

Update: Second Tesla Model S Slams Into the Back Of Firetruck - Occupant Says Car Was In Autopilot Mode

By John Goreham on May 14, 2018 - 2:57PM

If you think you've heard this before, its because it has now happened twice. Another Tesla Model S has slammed into the back of a firetruck.

How does the 2nd gen Chevy Volt behave once it's only using gasoline

By Armen Hareyan on May 14, 2018 - 2:22PM

I test drove a 2nd Gen Chevrolet Volt today for the 1st time and was pleasantly surprised how much I liked it. I was, however, driving it only on electric power. On the 1st Gen, I didn't like how sluggish and slow it felt when using gas only. How does the 2nd gen Volt behave or feel once its only using gasoline?

Elon Musk's Twitter feed shows his true priorities.

If You Think Elon Musk Is Focused On Tesla Model 3 Production A Peek At His Twitter Feed Will Bring You Back To Earth

By John Goreham on May 14, 2018 - 1:02PM

Elon Musk recently told investors and fans he was taking over control of Model 3 production. Based on his Twitter feed, it sure looks like he has other interests.

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