Automotive News (Page 518)

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 Toyota Prius Prime is top-sellig affordable EV in America.

Toyota Prius Prime Is the Top-Selling Affordable EV In America For 2018

By John Goreham on March 1, 2018 - 1:44PM

The pricey Tesla Model 3 sales uptick keeps It ahead of the more affordable Toyota Prius Prime, but not by much.

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

Dodge Challenger Beats Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro in February Sales

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2018 - 11:40AM

The sales numbers for February 2018 are in and the Dodge Challenger has comfortably outsold the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro by a comfortable margin as muscle car sales begin to grow as spring nears.

2018 Subaru Forester, Forester 2.5i Touring, Review

Aging Subaru Forester Still Beats the Competition

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2018 - 10:52AM

The 2018 Subaru Forester needs a remodel, but even in its aging condition, see why it still beats the competition.

97.4% of Americans Chose NOT To Drive A Green Car – Which Three States Buck The Trend?

By John Goreham on March 1, 2018 - 10:28AM

A new study shows that only 2.6% of Americans opt to drive a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery-electric vehicle. How much higher is it in the three states with the greenest drivers?

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Best Cars under $30,000

What Are the “Best Cars Under $30K”? Subaru Scores 4 Top Performers

By Denis Flierl on March 1, 2018 - 7:47AM

Consumer Reports reveals their Best Cars Under $30,000. See the four Subaru top performing vehicles.

Does Porsche support diesel or has it backed away? The truth: it’s hard to tell

By Marc Stern on February 28, 2018 - 10:46PM

Has Porsche ditched the diesel? According to a new story making the rounds, it hasn't.

800hp Hennessey Escalade Beats a Camaro ZL1 1LE from a Dig

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2018 - 4:20PM

To show off their 800-horsepower supercharged upgrade package for the Cadillac Escalade, the folks at Hennessey Performance lined the blown SUV up with a new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE, with the all-wheel-drive family hauler beating the road course-ruling muscle car.

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL S-AWC Touring– A Tempting Combination of Features

By John Goreham on February 28, 2018 - 2:46PM

The 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.4 SEL S-AWC offers a features list no other crossover in its class does. Does it make up for a lack of driving thrills?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Nurburgring 24-hour, STI, NBR

Subaru Brings WRX STI to Nurburgring 24HR With 4 New Upgrades

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2018 - 11:03AM

Subaru will run in the Nurburgring 24-Hr race with the 2018 Subaru WRX STI. Check out its 4 new upgrades.

February Hellcat of the Month: SRTMush's 2016 Dodge Charger

By Patrick Rall on February 28, 2018 - 10:53AM

The February Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat and Demon Facebook Group is the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by the man known online as SRTMush.

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Gets Some Hot New Changes & Expands To All Markets

By John Goreham on February 28, 2018 - 10:42AM

For 2018 the changes to the Miata RF are practical and will give more people a warm and fuzzy feeling.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Subaru Continues the Party; 2 New Model Launches in 2018

By Denis Flierl on February 28, 2018 - 8:25AM

Subaru is celebrating 50 years in the U.S., and they aren’t done with the party yet. There are two new models coming in 2018.

What the future holds for Honda Civic Type-R in the United States

By Parks McCants on February 28, 2018 - 12:09AM

Now that Civic Type-R buzz has died down a bit, let’s get real. What does the future hold for Civic Type-R in the United States?

Toyota dominates Consumer Reports Best Cars list.

Toyota’s Domination On This List of Best Cars Is Almost Embarrassing

By John Goreham on February 27, 2018 - 3:49PM

On yet another “Best Cars” listing by Consumer Reports, Toyota earns top spots so many times it is almost funny.

A Challenger Core or Charger Super Bee with Hellcat Power Could Be a Big Hit with Buyers

By Patrick Rall on February 27, 2018 - 1:24PM

If the Dodge brand wants to sell even more Hellcat Hemi-powered Challengers and Chargers as the modern generation ends, a stripped-down “Core” or Super Bee version would almost certainly lead to a big spike in sales – packing 707 supercharged horsepower into a lightweight, low-price package.

Lexus Teases First Images of New UX Crossover Specifically For Urban Drivers

By John Goreham on February 27, 2018 - 10:50AM

Lexus has a new compact crossover just for those who live in cities.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, St. Moritz Celerina Bobsled Run

Subaru WRX STI Leaves Female Reporter With Her Mouth Open

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2018 - 10:36AM

Alyssa Julya Smith interviewed Subaru’s Alan Bethke about the Subaru WRX STI. See why she’s left with her mouth open.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV

Toyota Finds Way To Drop EV Battery Costs; Subaru Customers Benefit

By Denis Flierl on February 27, 2018 - 7:23AM

Subaru is developing a new plug-in hybrid and also coming with all-electric technology. See how they will tap Toyota to lower their EV battery costs.

Techart’s GrandGT Supreme kit makes the Porsche Panamera an overachiever

By Marc Stern on February 26, 2018 - 11:59PM

For those looking to power-up their Panamera Sport Tourismos, there's a new kit from the German tuner Techart that takes the already-powerful wagon, beefs it up, and turns up the heat on power so that it becomes a real fire-breather.

Examining Rumors of the 725hp 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat "Drag Pack"

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2018 - 4:24PM

We have previously talked about how the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat could get a bump in power, but the popular rumors suggest that the extra engine output could come with some other features to improve performance on the drag strip.

Mazda Earns Lofty Award From U.S. News & World Report Autos

By John Goreham on February 26, 2018 - 3:19PM

Mazda is one of America’s smallest brands, but it has that something special.

Courtney Force Drives Her Camaro to Victory After John Force Crashes Hard

By Patrick Rall on February 26, 2018 - 11:30AM

This past weekend was an unusual one for the folks with John Force Racing, with the patriarch of the team being involved in a scary crash in his Chevrolet funny car while daughter Courtney drove her Camaro to her first event win of the season – beating the Dodge Charger of Tommy Johnson Jr.

2018 Subaru Impreza, Impreza sedan, Impreza 5-Door, all-wheel-drive, 2WD

You Can Still Buy a New 2WD Subaru Impreza In Japan

By Denis Flierl on February 26, 2018 - 8:32AM

Did you know Subaru still sells a 2WD Impreza? Subaru celebrates 60 years in Japan with a special 2018 Impreza Sport.

Coupes have two doors, not four; it can’t be anything else so Arteon is a sedan

By Marc Stern on February 25, 2018 - 11:18PM

No matter what you want and how badly you want it, sometimes you just can't have it. That's the case with the VW Arteon. It's copywriters want the world to believe that coupes have four doors. Here's a news flash: coupes can only have two doors, whether it is here or on the far side of Mars. You can't change it.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, pre-orders

2019 Subaru Ascent Pre-Orders Are Mind-Blowing

By Denis Flierl on February 25, 2018 - 8:42AM

The all-new Subaru Ascent is already a big hit with consumers. See how one dealer has pre-sold their entire allotment.

Are onboard transponders better, safer? Audi places its bet

By Marc Stern on February 24, 2018 - 11:55PM

When a local turnpike authority decided to replace its toll takers with automated toll technology, it created more than a little confusion as drivers looked for places where they could purchase and load their "toll ticket," transducer.There was also some question about the program kickoff.

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2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid has a public relations problem

By Parks McCants on February 24, 2018 - 3:56PM

Following Acura NSX, MDX and TLX, Acura’s Flagship takes on a new “Precision Performance” look for 2018. So far so good as RLX sales uptick in January. Yet, Acura RLX still has one major public relations problem that impacts sales. Torque News takes a closer look.

2018 Subaru Outback, IIHS safety, Reverse Automatic Braking

New Subaru Outback Offers Consumers Superior Rear Crash Protection

By Denis Flierl on February 24, 2018 - 8:05AM

Subaru continues to lead in safety as the new Outback offers consumers superior rear crash protection. See why IIHS rates it highest.

Ford Appoints New Leaders after Shake-Up

By Mary Conway on February 23, 2018 - 8:46PM

Ford Motor has promoted Kumar Galhotra to the position of group vice president and president, Ford North America, after the former North America president Raj Nair was forced out for "inappropriate behavior." Galhotra most recently led Lincoln and was head of marketing at the company.

Customize a Grille Badge for Your Ford Mustang, iPhone or Coffee Cup

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

Ford Motor Company has launched a new customizing program that allows anyone to design a unique grille badge for their Ford Mustang, but those pony car fans who don’t drive one can also get the personalized emblem on a coffee cup, a phone case or a spread of different types of clothing.

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