Automotive News (Page 542)

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.

How many charging stations needed for EVs? EA believes 2,700

By Marc Stern on December 24, 2017 - 12:34AM

VW's subsidiary, the unit created as part of the settlement of the Dieselgate scandal, to not only drive an electric vehicle infrastructure but also choose locations, create the number of charing sites and wet numbers, has determined 2,700 vehicles are needed for EV infrastructure.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Impreza, 50th anniversary models

50th Anniversary Subaru Models Arriving Now

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2017 - 2:21PM

The 50th Anniversary Subaru models, Outback, Impreza and Legacy models are arriving now across the U.S. Check out the new Heritage Blue color.

2018 Subaru Outback accessories, winter sports, gift ideas

Last Minute Subaru Outback Winter Accessory Gift Ideas

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2017 - 11:59AM

Do you have outdoor holiday plans? Check out these last minute Subaru Outback winter accessory ideas.

Why the 2018 Chevy Volt is no ordinary car

By Armen Hareyan on December 23, 2017 - 11:51AM

The 2018 Chevy Volt is receiving good praise from EV owners. Today I was reading one discussion at the GM Electric Vehicle Owners group on Facebook and read this opinion about the 2018 Chevy Volt from a group member Thomas Kahn, which I am presenting below.

1994 Subaru Impreza, Subaru EJ boxer engine modifications

Insane Subaru Impreza By GotitRex Revs To 12,000 RPM

By Denis Flierl on December 23, 2017 - 8:24AM

The guys at GotitRex know how to tune a Subaru Impreza EJ boxer engine, How about revving to 12,000 rpm?

Bugatti meets first-year Chiron production goal 70 hypercars

By Marc Stern on December 23, 2017 - 12:30AM

Bugatti has met its own ambitious production goals as it has turned out 70 Chiron hypercars in a bit over nine months. It has to stay on track with the numbers as it still has 230 customers who have paid up to $3 million for their supercars and may have to wait another two years for their turns.

Largest Tesla Supercharger in Rygge, Norway

This is Tesla's largest Supercharger in Europe, which opened in a Norwegian village

By Armen Hareyan on December 22, 2017 - 3:14PM

Norway is often in the news when it comes to Tesla and if you have not heard of Rygge, it's the city where Tesla has opened its largest Supercharger in Europe with 34 stalls.

Republican lawmakers keep electric vehicle tax benefits in new tax law.

Republicans Include Electric Vehicle Tax Benefit In New Tax Law

By John Goreham on December 22, 2017 - 11:55AM

The new tax bill just signed by the President and crafted by the Republicans in Congress and the Senate retains electric vehicle tax benefits and other taxpayer-funded green initiatives.

Ford Recalls 2018 Mustang with the 10-Speed Automatic Transmission

By Patrick Rall on December 22, 2017 - 11:49AM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 2,100 brand new 2018 Ford Mustangs with the new 10-speed automatic transmission over a concern that the premium gauge cluster might not communicate correctly with the shifter – leading to increased likelihood of a rollaway accident.

2009-2014 Subaru WRX, WRX STI, lawsuit, engine failure

Subaru Gets Hit With 2nd WRX STI Engine Failure Lawsuit

By Denis Flierl on December 22, 2017 - 8:02AM

Subaru gets hit with a second lawsuit targeting the Subaru WRX and WRX STI 2.5L boxer claiming more engine failures.

Audi’s Q5, Q7 reel in new top NHTSA safety award

By Marc Stern on December 21, 2017 - 9:47PM

With the award of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Top Safety Rating, Audi's Q5 and Q7 have received some new recognition that also boost Q5 into the automaker's most-awarded SUV.

Acura RDX Prototype reveals a bold new direction for Honda luxury brand crossover (Video)

By Parks McCants on December 21, 2017 - 5:29PM

If a picture says 1000 words, what does a video tell us? Acura takes the wraps off of the remake of my favorite personal driver, I couldn’t be happier. With an educated eye, what do we learn from Acura’s teaser?

Toyota Prius named a top ten most satisfying car.

Prius Joins Sports and Luxury Models On CR's Most Satisfying Cars List

By John Goreham on December 21, 2017 - 4:37PM

The Toyota Prius joins $100K near supercars and luxury models on a list of the top 10 most satisfying cars as rated by owners.

Mazda N. America Reverses Course - Will Offer Miata With Cherry Top in U.S.

By John Goreham on December 21, 2017 - 2:34PM

A great new color soft top will soon be available to Mazda Miata buyers in the U.S.

Drive Report: 2018 Genesis 3.3T AWD Sport

By John Goreham on December 21, 2017 - 12:20PM

We try out the newest Genesis trim and give it two thumbs up.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Canadian Rally Championship, rally purchase program 2018

Subaru Will Give You $10K Off Purchase Price of New WRX STI; There’s One Catch

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2017 - 11:39AM

Subaru will give you $10,000 off the purchase price of a new 2018 WRX STI, there’s two criteria you have to meet.

The Corvette Effect Could Give You a New Outlook

By Ben Glick on December 21, 2017 - 10:11AM

Is it just me, or does everyone feel Corvettes are becoming more and more refined?

2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover, New Subaru SUV, LA Auto show, When is it available

Why New Subaru Ascent Has Huge Jump In Shopper Interest

By Denis Flierl on December 21, 2017 - 8:15AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Ascent 3-Row crossover recently had a huge jump in shopper interest. The "auto show affect" is responsible.

The Mazda MX-5 is Surprisingly Snow-Mobile

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2017 - 4:55PM

I just spent a snowy week with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 and much to my surprise, it is amazingly capable in even very deep snow with a simple set of good snow tires – proving that this can be your only vehicle if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall.

Honda Insight EV debate ensues as Gearheads lament the demise of gasoline

By Parks McCants on December 20, 2017 - 3:13PM

With the announcement of the 3rd generation Honda Insight comes the endless debate that tugs at the sensibility of most long-term automotive Gearheads. Gasoline Vs Electric is not going away anytime soon.

More Proof of the Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Surface Online

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2017 - 1:55PM

The introduction of the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 has claimed the majority of the attention of the performance car world, but new information has surfaced online suggesting that the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette is still in the works – with a turbocharged engine.

2020 Subaru WRX STI, next-generation Subaru WRX/STI, Tokyo Motor Show 2017

Next-Generation 2020 Subaru WRX/STI; Radical Changes Are Coming

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2017 - 11:49AM

The next-generation 2020 Subaru WRX/STI is coming with radical changes outside and under the hood scoop.

The 2019 Jeep Cherokee Gets a New Face

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2017 - 11:22AM

FCA has released a few pictures of the refreshed Jeep Cherokee for the 2019 model year and while the promise of more premium features and more fuel-efficient engines will attract many buyers – the big news here is the new front end design of the midsized SUV.

2018 Ford Mustang GT Active Exhaust Modes on Display (Video)

By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2017 - 11:18AM

We have talked a great deal about the Active Performance Valve Exhaust system in the 2018 Ford Mustang GT, but the crew at AmericanMuscle.com has put together a great video to show the differences between the mods and to explain how the system works.

Things Get Icy Cold At Subaru As Possible Fuel Mileage Cheating Surfaces

By Denis Flierl on December 20, 2017 - 8:01AM

Subaru Corporation issued a statement they are looking into allegations of fuel mileage falsification.

VW has exceptional motorsports year with record number of titles

By Marc Stern on December 19, 2017 - 11:26PM

Volkswagen, celebrated an amazing motorsports year, winning -- no kidding -- a total of 15 national and international racing titles, a feat no other factory has accomplished. The breadth of the wins was amazing as it ranged from rallying to Rallycross to open cockpit and more.

Nissan hopes the Force is With the 2018 Rogue and 2018 Titan

By Mary Conway on December 19, 2017 - 10:48PM

Everywhere you look, you see advertisements for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Nissan is banking that the movie can rocket the company's sales into the stratosphere.

A follow up on our 2017 U.S. electric vehicle sales predictions.

Follow Up: Our Electric Vehicle Sales Predictions For 2017 - How'd We Do?

By John Goreham on December 19, 2017 - 3:38PM

Exactly a year ago, we put our U.S.-market electric vehicle sales predictions in writing and invited readers to offer theirs. Here's how we did.

The 2019 Corvette ZR1 Shoots Flames at Full Throttle

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2017 - 2:38PM

As expected, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will shoot flames out of the exhaust tips, but unlike most fire-breathing performance cars – the new LT5 blows fire out the tips under full throttle.

The Hellcat Challenger Automatic Transmission Quarter Mile Record Drops to 8.79

By Patrick Rall on December 19, 2017 - 1:58PM

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat which previous set the record for the quickest self-shifting Hellcat car in the world reset that record this past weekend, running an 8.79 at 156.77 miles per hour – and he did it with the original transmission and rear differential.

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