Automotive News (Page 528)

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 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Outdated Nissan Frontier Sees Biggest Increase Of Any Truck In America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.

This Ford F-350 has plowed for more years than you will believe.

This Mint Ford F-350 Has Plowed In New England Longer Than You Will Believe

By John Goreham on March 8, 2018 - 1:05PM

The plow shown in this image has been plowing for two generations. What its owner credits with its long life.

GM's Mary Barra promises more Chevy Bolt EV production.

As Toyota’s Prius Prime and Tesla’s Model 3 Pass Chevy Bolt EV in Sales, GM’s Mary Barra Promises More Production

By John Goreham on March 8, 2018 - 12:25PM

The Chevy Bolt is now in third place in sales for 2018 among compact electric vehicles. Chevy plans to take action.

Tesla Taxi: The Best Way to Use Tesla's Reference Program and Make Money

By Armen Hareyan on March 8, 2018 - 10:27AM

America's 1st Tesla Taxi owner says most of his 23,000 clients now want a Model S.

How Subaru Scores #2 Automaker In Customer Loyalty; See Who’s #1

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

It’s Subaru who comes in #2 in customer loyalty. See who’s #1.

2019 Ford Transit Connect Adds Diesel and Lots of Technology

By Mary Conway on March 7, 2018 - 10:38PM

The Ford Transit Connect is already the most popular compact cargo van in America and Ford is loading up the 2019 Transit Connect with technology and a diesel version to keep it ahead of the pack.

Lambo Huracan Performante sets eight individual lap time records

By Marc Stern on March 7, 2018 - 10:30PM

Lamborghini's Huracan Performante has had quite a year since it debuted at last year's Geneva Auto Show.

Model S Driver, Who Drove His Feet Out of the Window, Gets His Ticket Dismissed

By Armen Hareyan on March 7, 2018 - 10:30PM

Grammy-nominated producer DJ Klypso got his ticket dismissed by a judge for driving his Tesla Model S on Autopilot with both of his feet out of the window Klypso says he was able to prove to a judge that Tesla's Autopilot can drive the Model S independently.

Danny Sullivan's Tweet About Model 3 Should Make Tesla Thinking

By Armen Hareyan on March 7, 2018 - 4:56PM

Google's Danny Sullivan recently tweeted about Chevy Bolt's advantage over Tesla Model 3 because the Model 3 doesn't support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. His complaint may be very valid.

The German competitor of the Tesla Model 3 will be called the BMW i4

By Armen Hareyan on March 7, 2018 - 4:01PM

BMW i4 or a Tesla Model 3: BMW's long-awaited i4 will be with us in 2020. A BMW i4 sedan will be one of 12 electric cars the BMW Group will introduce by the end of 2025. The specs and release date of the all-electric BMW i4 is known.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation WRX STI, 2020 Subaru WRX, Geneva Motor Show, 6-speed manual

Subaru Could Ax 6-Spd Manual in Future WRX/STI 5-Door Hatch

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2018 - 8:18AM

Subaru unveiled the future Subaru WRX/STI 5-Door Hatch with EyeSight. Will Subaru ax the 6-speed manual gearbox in the pursuit of safety?

Honda Pilot Drives into 2018 With Astounding 48.9% Sales Uptick

By Parks McCants on March 6, 2018 - 6:38PM

Short story: Build more Honda Pilots and consumers will buy more of them. Yet, there may be much more to Honda Pilot’s drive to the top of the segment than increased production. Torque News takes a closer look.

New Lexus UX Urban Compact Crossover Will Replace CT 200h With Two Efficient Drivetrains

By John Goreham on March 6, 2018 - 3:52PM

The all-new Lexus UX has an interesting set of specs, particularly the drivetrain.

Hennessey Exorcist Camaro Runs a 9.57 Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2018 - 2:48PM

The folks from Hennessey Performance have finally taken their 1000-horsepower Exorcist Camaro ZL1 to the drag strip with stunning results – laying down a quarter mile time of 9.57 at 147 miles per hour.

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

Modern Dodge Racers Get Free NMCA Admission from FCA in 2018

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2018 - 11:22AM

If you own a Hemi-powered Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee or any other 2005-newer go-fast machine from an FCA brand including the Dodge Viper, you can sign up to participate in one of the 2018 National Muscle Car Association drag racing events for free – with an entire class designated to the Mopar-powered vehicles.

Toyota Shows Off New Supra Concept – What’s the Holdup?

By John Goreham on March 6, 2018 - 10:27AM

Toyota continues its slow drip of Supra information. Why not just build it?

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX/STI, Geneva Motor Show 2018

VIZIV Tourer Concept Breaks Cover; Previews 2020 Subaru WRX STI Hot Hatch

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2018 - 8:16AM

Subaru uncovers the VIZIV Tourer Concept in Geneva. Will they bring back the WRX STI 5-Door hatch in 2020?

2019 Ram 1500 Pricing Announced with Modest Increases Over 2018

By Patrick Rall on March 6, 2018 - 12:01AM

FCA has announced the initial pricing for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 in Quad Cab and Crew Cab form, with pricing for the smaller cab starting at $31,695 while trucks with the larger cab start at $34,495 – neither of which are much pricier than the outgoing models, even though the hybrid drivetrain is standard in many of these new Ram 1500 packages.

Porsche has great February; sales up 20.5 percent

By Marc Stern on March 5, 2018 - 11:45PM

Porsche continues its strong sales performance in Feb.

Honda Ridgeline Carries Over for 2019 With 2 Minor Upgrades

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2018 - 8:10PM

Now entering its third production year, 2019 Honda Ridgeline Pickup arrives at dealerships this week with 2 minor upgrades. What are they? Read on.

Talk of 2019 Honda CR-V 3-row Hybrid SUV for North America

By Parks McCants on March 5, 2018 - 7:07PM

With Honda’s market launch of Clarity electric and the Insight Hybrid electric Prototype in the U.S., comes talk of a pending 2019 Honda CR-V 3-row SUV. Honda targets Europe with such a variant, why not North America?

Will drones be the next commuter vehicles? Porsche says yes

By Marc Stern on March 5, 2018 - 6:56PM

Porsche's latest research venture points to a change in the way we may commute. How would you like to fly to your next appointment?

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