Automotive News (Page 526)

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.

Lava Swallows a Ford Mustang in Hawaii (Video)

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2018 - 4:48PM

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano on “the Big Island” has been spewing hot lava for the past few days, creating a river or molten liquid rock that is devouring everything in its path – including a silver Ford Mustang.

2019 Toyota Corolla XSE First Drive: The Most Exciting Corolla Ever

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2018 - 3:47PM

I recently had a chance to travel to Southern California to drive the 2019 Toyota Corolla and after spending a few hours behind the wheel, I find this to be the most exciting Corolla ever from a driver’s perspective – providing the fun of a “hot hatch” without the big price tag that comes with many high performance compacts.

Truckers say plenty of drivers out there, no need to lower CDL age restriction

By Armen Hareyan on May 7, 2018 - 1:32PM

Truckers say truck driver shortage is a myth. Efforts should instead focus on improving the industry instead of trying to hire more cheap labor

Chevrolet Suburban RST Performance Package

Chevrolet Suburban RST SUV with the Spirit of a Camaro SS

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2018 - 11:03AM

The Chevrolet Suburban will soon be offered with the new RST Performance Package, featuring the new 10-speed automatic transmission, the Magnetic Ride Control suspension system and a 420-horsepower V8 – creating a high performance with the spirit of the Camaro SS.

2018 Subaru WRX, resale values, Best Resale Value for sports cars

Why New Subaru WRX Has Lower Lease Payments Than Other Sports Cars

By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2018 - 7:56AM

In the Sports Car category, WRX earns Edmunds’ 2018 Best Retained Value Award. How does this affect the lease payment?

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

Subaru Fuel-Mileage Cheating Fuels Changes to Corporate Culture

By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2018 - 6:59AM

Subaru gets caught faking fuel mileage economy and emissions data on vehicles in Japan for at least five years. How will it fuel reforms?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 5 hottest cars in America

New Subaru Crosstrek; One of 5 Hottest Cars In America

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2018 - 7:38AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek is in rarified air. What does it have it common with Jeep, Toyota, and Porsche?

How GM Will Use 3D Printers to Speed Up EV Production

By Mary Conway on May 5, 2018 - 10:00PM

General Motors is teaming up with a company called Autodesk to use 3D printing to design and build auto parts that are lighter and can be produced faster. GM will use the new technology to bring electric vehicles, like the next generation Chevrolet Bolt, to market more quickly and efficiently.

When Is Pure Electric Car Most Useful and When To Buy Hybrid

By Armen Hareyan on May 5, 2018 - 8:29PM

Few Toyota Prius owners discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having Prius Prime over other types of all electric vehicles. It's mostly the range anxiety.

Honda Accord Vs Toyota Camry: Sales Volume has little to do with overall quality or value

By Parks McCants on May 5, 2018 - 1:40PM

2018 Honda Accord is “North America Car of the Year.” Nonetheless, Toyota Camry outsells Accord by a meaningful margine. Torque News takes a closer look.

Why Plug-in Hybrids Are Better Than All-Electric Cars

By Douglas Peng on May 5, 2018 - 9:33AM

When I purchased a Ford Fusion Energi PHEV that only gets 21 electric miles, my neighbor said “Tell me when Ford makes one that goes 300 miles, then I'll consider it”. Like most conventional gas car owners accustomed to 13 gallon gas tanks, they think only Teslas and Chevy Bolts with their big batteries and long electric ranges are able to compete with conventional gas powered cars.

Watch Cop Run Red Light Almost Hitting Subaru WRX STI [Video]

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2018 - 8:16AM

Watch a cop car run a red light almost hitting a new Subaru WRX STI.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2015-2016 Subaru Outback and Legacy windshield lawsuit

Subaru Loses Lawsuit Over Faulty Outback Windshields

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2018 - 7:32AM

Subaru of America loses the lawsuit over faulty windshields. See which Outback models are affected.

So close, yet so far as defendant escapes prosecution

By Marc Stern on May 4, 2018 - 11:57PM

Volkswagen's former chief exec was named in an indictment Thursday that charged him with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with the Dieselgate scandal.

Ford is Expanding the Transit Van Recall

By Mary Conway on May 4, 2018 - 10:06PM

Ford is recalling 26,000 more full-size Transit vans because of a fire risk. The Transit vans are equipped with a trailer tow module that can spark a fire.

Review: Amazon For Simple Car Parts & Accessories- 5 Stars

By John Goreham on May 4, 2018 - 4:44PM

We review Amazon's performance delivering simple car parts & accessories.

EV Range anxiety: dream or reality?

By Robert Kay on May 4, 2018 - 3:39PM

Electric car range anxiety still scares some people away from buying EV, but there are two main psychological determinants of EV range anxiety, which I discuss in this tongue-in-cheek article and propose strategies to "treat" both rational and irrational EV range anxieties.

Over 1 Million Tesla Model 3 Leases?

By Jerry Fielding on May 4, 2018 - 3:10PM

It’s pretty hard to go one day without there being several articles about Elon Musk and the future of Tesla. The next Apple or the the next Nokia. Batteries, solar shingles, flamethrowers, but have we overlooked the elephant in the room? What is the future demand for leasing the Model 3?

2018 Subaru WRX, 2020 WRX, 6-speed manual gearbox

Subaru Boss Confirms WRX Manual Gearbox Will Stay

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2018 - 7:08AM

Subaru boss says the WRX 6-speed manual gearbox won’t be axed. See how many they sell compared to CVT automatics.

Welcome to American Motors and Rambler Heaven With 800 Pristine Examples

By Mary Conway on May 3, 2018 - 11:30PM

The Rambler Ranch is a fascinating slice of American Motors history. You will find 800 pristine examples of American Motors and Rambler vehicles. The Ranch is believed to house the largest collections of AMC vehicles in the United States.

Toyota opens automated vehicle test center.

Toyota’s Automated Test Track Will Help Ensure Its Autonomous Vehicles Are Tested Safely

By John Goreham on May 3, 2018 - 5:03PM

Unlike Uber and Tesla, Toyota’s tolerance for deaths from autonomous vehicles is zero. So here’s what Toyota is doing.

The Most Important Changes to the 2019 Mazda CX-3 Crossover In One Image

By John Goreham on May 3, 2018 - 1:50PM

We created this compilation image to show you the most important things that Mazda changed about the 2019 CX-3 crossover.

May Camaro of the Month: Carm Spataro's 1969 ProStreet SS

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2018 - 11:38AM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for May 2018 is the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS shown above, owned by Carm Spataro.

Tesla Model S on autopilot 1200x900 size

What would happen if Tesla goes broke under a massive burden of debt and unfulfilled promises

By Armen Hareyan on May 3, 2018 - 7:58AM

Most people can't imagine today's car industry without Tesla, but really, what will happen if the iconic EV maker of Model 3, Model S and Model X goes broke because of at least delayed promises and massive debt? Robert Malcolm Kay provides this commentary about the subject in Electric Cars forum.

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, pet safety

Subaru Study; Safest and Most-Dangerous Spots For Pets In Your SUV

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2018 - 7:52AM

Consumers want to keep their pets safe when they travel. See what Subaru recommends for the safest spots for pets in your SUV.

Plug-in Hybrids: Which one has better performance

By John Falk on May 3, 2018 - 7:40AM

The market for plug-in hybrids is getting crowded. Chevrolet introduced the Volt in 2011. Hyundai brought out their Ioniq plug-in hybrid in 2017 and the Prius Prime was also introduced in 2017. How do their drive trains and safety technology compare?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 5-Door hatch

Subaru WRX/STI Goes Into An 11th Month Slide; Where’s the Hatch

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2018 - 7:05AM

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI are in a major slide backward. Would bringing back the 5-Door hatch help?

Which vehicles lead VW’s sales success? If you said Atlas, Tiguan, you’re right

By Marc Stern on May 2, 2018 - 2:09PM

Led by Atlas and Tiguan, Volkswagen continues to shake the sales doldrums that had engulfed it only a year or two ago due to the diesel emissions scandal.

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with a new hood

2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Gets a New Hood

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2018 - 12:43PM

FCA announced today that when the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat arrives later this year, it will wear a new dual hood scoop design that is unlike anything we have seen on the modern muscle car – one which should bring extra air intake the engine bay.

2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke with a Horse Trailer

The Ford F-150 Diesel the Community has Demanded is Here

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2018 - 12:05PM

Last week, I spent a day driving the 2018 Ford F-150 with the new 3.0-liter PowerStroke and I am here to tell you that this is the half-ton diesel that the truck community has been asking for over the course of the past few decades – combining functionality, performance and efficiency.

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