Automotive News (Page 519)

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.

The Upcoming Rotary May Become the Most Successful, but You Won't Like It

By Max Marck on June 15, 2018 - 10:58AM

Mazda's screaming rotary engine has won the hearts of many enthusiasts, but it hasn't been much of a success commercially. Now, Martijn ten Brink, Mazda's Vice President of Sales and Customer Service said that the rotary may make a new entrance in 2019. For a number of reasons, the reintroduction of the "Wankel" rotary engine may be the most commercially successful, but Rotary lovers ought not get their hopes up.

Dual Battery Motors Power the VW Pikes Peak Hill Climb Challenger

By Marc Stern on June 15, 2018 - 12:21AM

With less than two weeks until the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, VW gave a bit more in-depth information about the electric racer's dual electric motors.

NSX Inspired 2019 Acura RDX Epitomizes Precision Crafted Performance

By Parks McCants on June 15, 2018 - 12:02AM

When Acura Engineering announced the exit of V6 power from their RDX SUV offering I had my doubts as to the benefits of turbocharging the best selling compact 2-row SUV in America.
Afterall, how sporty could a two row SUV be?

Will Ford Ranger owners want auto stop-start?

How Will Fans React To the New Ford Ranger's Auto Stop-Start Technology?

By John Goreham on June 14, 2018 - 5:13PM

The all-new Ranger modernizes a truck that Ford quit on before many recent advances. Will this new standard technology be seen as a feature or an annoyance?

3 Crucial Reasons Mazda is Everywhere in Motorsports and How You Could Get Paid to Race

By Max Marck on June 14, 2018 - 4:40PM

Mazda's typical buyer is not one obsessed with horsepower or cornering G's. The company's bread and butter comes from economical consumers, and to most, Mazda stands for simple, efficient commuters. It may come as some surprise then, to hear that more Mazdas are road-raced on any given weekend than any other manufacturer. Here are the three main reasons why Mazda has such a strong presence in the world of motorsports.

NASCAR Camaro ZL1 Teams Struggling after Daytona 500 Win

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2018 - 3:50PM

The first Chevrolet Camaro to compete in NASCAR’s big leagues got off to a great start, with Austin Dillon and his #3 ZL1 winning the Daytona 500, but since then, no Chevy team has won a points race, while Toyota and Ford drivers have won all of the other 14 races.

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overhead Teaser

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Details: What to Expect

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2018 - 1:35PM

Ford has shown off the upcoming Shelby GT500 Mustang from a variety of angles and it is widely expected that this new muscle car will pack a supercharged V8, but today, we look at what other features we can expect from what will likely be the highest performance factory-built Mustang ever.

Subaru Not Giving Up on Impreza, WRX/STI; Ascent is Brand’s New Love

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2018 - 7:12AM

Subaru won’t be getting rid of Impreza and WRX/STI sedans, but the new 2019 Ascent is their new love.

Could this New Ford Police Hybrid SUV also be the Explorer Hybrid?

By Mary Conway on June 14, 2018 - 12:13AM

Ford has said that in the near future it will offer a hybrid or electrified version of all its vehicles. Ford is also unveiling its all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid based on the Explorer platform. The Interceptor could show us what the Explorer Hybrid could eventually look like.

Prosecutors Charge Audi’s Stadler In Ongoing Diesel Investigation

By Marc Stern on June 13, 2018 - 11:08PM

For the last couple of years, Audi's chief Rupert Stadler has seemed to have had more than a little luck on his side as he managed to escape the ongoing diesel scandal. Monday the situation changed as prosecutors charged him.

Why Ford is Focusing on a Self-Driving Delivery Transit Connect Van

By Mary Conway on June 13, 2018 - 9:40PM

Ford is entering into a partnership with Postmates to test self-driving delivery vehicles. What Ford is hoping to learn during the testing phase.

5 Reasons Why the Dodge Durango SRT is the Perfect 3-Row SUV for Daily Driving

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2018 - 6:34PM

The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is the first proper high performance SUV from the modern muscle car brand and it arrives as the perfect 3-row vehicle for daily driving – with gobs of power, solid towing capabilities, a premium interior and the kind of handling performance you would expect from an SRT model.

F150 Raptor Prices Rise, but it Really Doesn't Matter

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2018 - 12:19PM

The new Ford F-150 Raptor has proven to be incredibly popular with new-truck-shoppers, so it comes as little surprise that the Motor Company has once again increased the base pricing for the 450-horsepower off-road beast.

Play Our Tesla Trivia Game - Test Your Tesla Knowledge

By John Goreham on June 13, 2018 - 11:01AM

See how well you really know Tesla, its products, and its people. Play our trivia game.

A 14-Year-Old Mazda Miata May Be Better Than a New One

By Max Marck on June 13, 2018 - 10:38AM

Mazda's newest interpretation of their "Jinba Ittai" engineering philosophy for the Miata, which refers to perfect unity between a horse and rider, reflects this unity well enough that it had earned a slew of accolades, and made it onto the "Best Of" lists of a myriad magazines since it was released in 2016. However, there is an often-forgotten Mazda model from the early 2000's which may still have an edge over the new one: the factory-turbocharged Mazdaspeed MX-5 Miata.

Tesla Tries To Address Autopilot's Fatal Flaw Ahead of Full Self Driving Update

By John Goreham on June 13, 2018 - 8:17AM

Tesla's Autopilot system has been involved in multiple crashes of Tesla cars with stationary objects. Here is what Tesla is trying to do to protect itself from liability and to protect its owners.

Watch 2019 Subaru Forester Go Where Others Fear [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2018 - 7:30AM

Watch the all-new 2019 Subaru Forester go where other SUVs fear. See why X MODE sets the small SUV apart from the rest.

GMC Enhances 2019 Yukon Line-Up with New Graphite Performance Package

By Mary Conway on June 12, 2018 - 10:54PM

GMC is dressing up its popular 2019 GMC Yukon with new Graphite editions. One Graphite edition is a performance package that could be a game changer.

2019 Shelby Super Snake Mustang Delivers 800 Horsepower

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2018 - 5:41PM

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT got a new look and more power, so it comes as little surprise that the 2018 version of the Shelby Super Snake also gets a new look and more power – with the total output reaching a whopping 800 horsepower.

Tesla Announces Another Massive Layoff - This Time Thousands Of Workers

By John Goreham on June 12, 2018 - 5:07PM

Tesla announces a huge workforce reduction in its automotive division just days after a difficult shareholder meeting.

EV Owners' Verdict on EV Battery Life Expectancy

By Armen Hareyan on June 12, 2018 - 5:05PM

At what mileage/kilometers on the odometer would you all deem EV is getting old? "Ultimately I am curious what the life expectancy is on one of these vehicles. I know you can continuously replace EV Battery Cells as they go bad rather than changing the entire battery pack," asks one Kia Soul EV owner in one of the popular electric car groups on Facebook, which actively discussed EV battery life expectancy.

Porsche Will Restore Your Classic Car with Unbelievable Detail

By Max Marck on June 12, 2018 - 4:59PM

Wouldn't it be incredible to have a brand new 1956 Porsche 356? It may sound impossible, but Porsche's Factory Restoration Services may be able to turn your vintage Porsche into a spectacular, showroom-finish dream car.

Lexus RC F owner builds exact replica of his car.

Lexus Enthusiast Builds an Exact Model Of His Lexus RC F - His Story

By John Goreham on June 12, 2018 - 3:45PM

This Lexus RC F owner loves his car so much he built an exact replica.

June Camaro of the Month: Bryon Brovont's 1969 Z/28

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2018 - 12:59PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for June 2018 is the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 shown here, owned by Bryon Brovont.

2019 Miata Will Be the Most Powerful of All Time Due To These Aggressive Changes

By Max Marck on June 12, 2018 - 11:35AM

The current “ND” iteration of Mazda’s legendary Miata sports car will benefit from a few changes in the 2019 model year. Perhaps most notably, the 2019 Miata will have the most powerful engine ever put in the model, and will rip up to a new 7500rpm redline.

4 New Subaru Forester Features You Need To Know About

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2018 - 4:46AM

The new 2019 Subaru Forester arrives this fall. There’s four new features you need to know about.

China Doubles Down on Electric Vehicle Commitment

By Marc Stern on June 11, 2018 - 11:20PM

China is doubling down on its commitment to electric vehicles as the government tries to fight pollution problems and global warming. It now has the biggest electric vehicle fleet on the globe.

2 Key Changes for the 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

By Patrick Rall on June 11, 2018 - 5:20PM

Ford Motor Company has talked a great deal about the revised Mustang GT over the course of the past two years but today, we got our first information on the 2019 Shelby GT350 – which receives a few improvements for the new model year that will make an already great track car even better.

Why Enthusiasts Love Boxy and Beautiful Volvos That Are Coming Back

By Max Marck on June 11, 2018 - 4:24PM

Are Boxy Volvos like the 745 the next big thing for car enthusiasts? Old Volvos are the ugly ducklings of the car world, but the 1980s are back, and they brought Volvos.

Kia Recalls 500,000 Vehicles to Fix Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

By Marc Stern on June 11, 2018 - 12:24PM

Kia has launched a major recall campaign to fix the front seatbelt pretensioners on 500,000 vehicles. If the problem not repaired there is a risk of injuries to people in the front seat.

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