Automotive News (Page 548)

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.

Subaru WRX, WRX STI, 'Baby Driver', Ansel Elgort

Watch Ansel Elgort Drift ‘Baby Driver’ Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on January 7, 2018 - 7:23AM

Watch Ansel Elgort from the film 'Baby Driver' drift his Subaru WRX STI in the snow.

Despite Tesla spawned BEV craze, this form of electrification will transition transportation in U.S.

By Parks McCants on January 6, 2018 - 6:16PM

As much as I love driving pure battery electric, there’s a more logical, easier path to mainstreaming electric vehicles in North America and beyond. Here’s why.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Bomb Cyclone

Where You’ll Find Subaru Owners in Extreme “Bomb Cyclone” Conditions

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2018 - 11:24AM

You’ve heard about the incredible “Bomb Cyclone” slamming the Northeast. You won’t find Subaru Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek owners sitting at home.

What Most People Don’t Know About Subaru Crosstrek Could Help You Steer Clear

By Denis Flierl on January 6, 2018 - 8:30AM

The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek rides on the new architecture making the compact crossover a quick lane-change artist. How does it benefit consumers?

5 critical considerations when buying or selling a used Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on January 5, 2018 - 6:31PM

With high volume new car sales comes a glut in trade-ins. In 2017, auto dealers delivered 17 million + new cars and trucks to U.S. buyers. This week Torque News heads out to the used car lot. Here are 5 critical considerations when buying or selling your used Honda Civic.

2017 Electric Vehicle Winners, Losers, and Ones To Watch

By John Goreham on January 5, 2018 - 3:08PM

2017 was a pivotal year for electric vehicles. We run down the winners, losers, and ones to watch

Tesla Model X Doing Amazing In The Thick Heavy Snow

By Armen Hareyan on January 5, 2018 - 12:45PM

How is your Tesla Model X doing these days in this unbelievable cold temperature? Do you your auto wipers work great in the snow? Peter Doggart from Boston shared his story with TorqueNews showing the video Tweet of our his Tesla Model X did in the heavy snow.

2018 Toyota RAV4 scores poor on safety test.

2018 Toyota RAV4 Still Rated Poor On Important Safety Test

By John Goreham on January 5, 2018 - 11:53AM

The Toyota RAV4 for 2018 may be a Top Safety Pick, but look deeper into the tests conducted and one test with a poor result stands out.

2018 Subaru WRX, 2018 Subaru WRX STI, Subaru BRZ

Subaru WRX/STI Finishes Year Behind With Forester, BRZ, Legacy

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2018 - 7:58AM

The 2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI finished the year with Forester, BRZ and Legacy. All down in sales.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Why Subaru Outback Steals Brand’s Top Sales Slot Again

By Denis Flierl on January 5, 2018 - 7:30AM

The 2018 Subaru Outback is Subaru of America’s sales darling again.

5 Improvements Acura Owners Want in the Near Future

By Parks McCants on January 4, 2018 - 8:08PM

By all measures, Acura builds an exceptional car and light truck for the money. However, with the accelerated evolution of the automobile comes heightened consumer anticipation as to what a premium car brand should be. Acura’s on it!

2017 Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger

How Dodge Dominates RWD Sales in 2017 with Challenger, Charger and Viper

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2018 - 5:26PM

Although the Dodge Challenger finished third in the 2017 muscle car sales race, the combination of the Challenger, Charger and Viper make Dodge the leader in American rear-wheel drive sales – comfortably outselling Ford and Chevrolet.

These 6 Vehicles Mercedes Is Displaying at CES Are Either Ugly or Incredible

By Armen Hareyan on January 4, 2018 - 5:23PM

What do you think about these 6 cars that Mercedes-Benz is bringing to CES? The show starts on January 7 and beside displaying six vehicle Mercedes-Benz also says you can use the wallet function of your smartphone to save all details on your mobile phone.

Volkswagen ends year on an upbeat sales note

By Marc Stern on January 4, 2018 - 3:10PM

Volkswagen ended 2017 on an upbeat sales note as it reported sales were up overall 5.2 percent. Leading the sales hike were VW's two new crossovers, the Atlas and the Tiguan 2018 (lengthened to a three-row). For December, the crossovers contributed 47 percent of the sales mix.

Ford F-Series Tops Americas 25 Bestselling Vehicles - Here are the Rest

By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2018 - 1:30PM

The Ford F-Series pickup is the bestselling vehicle in America for 2017, marking the 36th-straight year where the F150, F250 and F350 have combined to lead the US market – and here is a look at the rest of the top 25 sellers from last year.

4 Mixed Feedback About The 2018 Nissan Leaf Including Price Drop and Design

By Armen Hareyan on January 4, 2018 - 12:56PM

Yesterday when I shared the story about the 13 updates that come with the 2018 Nissan Leaf our discussion received 4 mixed feedback from current Leaf owners, one even pitying anyone who bought the 2017 Nissan Leaf at a full retail price.

Tesla Model S Owners Just Asked For 5 More Updates

By Armen Hareyan on January 4, 2018 - 11:32AM

What new updates would you like to see coming to your Tesla soon? Yesterday when Torque News covered the the story about the 7 updates Tesla said are coming soon I asked the Model S owners if there are additional updates they would like to see coming soon to Teslas.

The Toyota Prius Prime joins only four other electric vehicles in a key sales milestone.

Can You Name the Only Two EVs That Could Match the Toyota Prius Prime's Sales This Year?

By John Goreham on January 4, 2018 - 11:15AM

Only five U.S. market electric vehicles broke the 20,000 units sold mark in 2017. One of them is the Toyota Prius Prime PHEV.

2019 Hyundai Veloster, NAIAS, 2018 Winter Olympics, global debut

2019 Hyundai Veloster Reveal Is Feb 20; Winter Olympics or NAIAS?

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2018 - 10:44AM

The new 2019 Hyundai Veloster is set make its global debut February 20. Will it be at NAIAS or at the Winter Olympics?

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Subaru Impreza

Subaru Scores Biggest Month/Year Ever With Outback, Crosstrek, Impreza

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2018 - 7:43AM

Subaru USA has done it again. They had another record year with Outback, Crosstrek and Impreza scoring best months ever.

5 Real Updates I Would Like To See in a New Honda Accord.

By Stuart Stach on January 3, 2018 - 10:50PM

What are some major changes you would like to see in a new Honda Accord? With all the new technology coming out in recent years these are the 5 updates I would like to see in the new Accord.

Nissan Actually Made 13 Welcome Updates To The 2018 Leaf

By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2018 - 6:25PM

What are your musings on these 13 colossal and new updates that came with the 2018 Nissan Leaf?

Tesla Model 3 six months behind shcedule.

Tesla Model 3 at 1/20th Promised Volume For December- Ends Year 6 Months Behind Schedule

By John Goreham on January 3, 2018 - 5:04PM

Tesla shipped just 1,060 Model 3 cars in December, rather than the 20,000 Elon Musk predicted in public tweets in July. Is now at least six months behind schedule.

Toyota Tacoma Ends 2017 With a Sales Surge

By John Goreham on January 3, 2018 - 3:45PM

Toyota's Tacoma pickup still leads its segment heading into 2018 and sales have never been better.

Astounding Honda Clarity Electric Acquisition Volume Fuels Maker’s EV Directive

By Parks McCants on January 3, 2018 - 3:41PM

Looking to American Honda Motors’ 2017 sales report, there’s a surprise or two. It would appear that Honda’s intent to electrify the majority of the maker’s car and light truck lineup in the U.S., is well on its way, with Clarity leading the charge. Why Clarity?

How Honda Bucks the Auto Sales Downtrend While Holding the Line on Factory Incentives

By Parks McCants on January 3, 2018 - 2:29PM

American Honda Motors sets a 3rd year consecutive sales record, However, as with all things Honda, there’s a bit more to this story. How does Honda buck an industry-wide auto sales downtrend while holding the line on factory incentives?

Ford Mustang Secures 3rd Straight Annual Muscle Car Sales Title

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2018 - 2:02PM

The Ford Mustang outsold the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro in December 2017 sales, securing the Mustang’s 3rd-straight annual muscle car sales title with the Camaro finishing 2nd and the Challenger finishing 3rd on the year.

This Video Shows How Tesla's Automatic Windshield Wipers Work and Increase Laziness

By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2018 - 11:37AM

Comfort contributes to laziness and I am afraid Tesla's A.I. powered automatic windshield wipers may exactly do that. But this is the direction the entire automotive industry is going.

Tesla U.S. Model S Sales Decline in 2017, Tesla Sales Nudge Up Overall

By John Goreham on January 3, 2018 - 11:15AM

Tesla's sales for 2017 are a disappointment, but the company did have a net positive sales increase for the year.

2019 Nissan Xterra, Xterra PRO-4X, 2018 Nissan Xterra

Will Nissan Xterra Be Revived on All-New 2019 Frontier Platform

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2018 - 11:09AM

The all-new Nissan Frontier pickup could spawn the return of the axed rugged Xterra off-road vehicle.

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