Automotive News (Page 563)

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.

Building and Pricing the 2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2017 - 4:19PM

The Shelby GT350 and GT350R continue to serve as the premium performance models for the Ford Mustang and while there are no big changes for the new model year, there are some new options as well as a slightly higher starting price for 2018.

The New Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 could be America's Greatest Performance Convertible

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2017 - 3:41PM

We have talked a great deal about the future of the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the mid-engine supercar which could be called the Zora, but we haven’t talked much about the C7 Corvette ZR1 convertible – which could set a new benchmark for high performance American convertibles.

Two types of Miata owners, maybe three: Which are you?

By Armen Hareyan on September 19, 2017 - 3:38PM

Mazda just unveiled its so-called Skyactiv-X homogenous charge compression ignition engine prototype, which promises to burn gasoline with diesel-like efficiency. But it’s clear that, even as Mazda is trying to squeeze as much energy as possible out of every last hydrocarbon drop, it’s looking ahead to a world where electricity is an increasingly important source of automotive propulsion. Does this mean an electric Mazda Miata?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek rally car, 600hp Crosstrek

600HP Subaru Crosstrek Rally Car Is In China To Do Battle; Who’s Driving?

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2017 - 12:57PM

A 600hp Subaru Crosstrek rally car is in China to do battle. Who will be driving?

2018 Soul EV's Leaked Range Isn't Impressive, But Kia Can Win With This Move

By Armen Hareyan on September 19, 2017 - 12:56PM

Leaked document shows the 2018 Kia Soul EV model's battery improvement, but not enough. Is there anything KIA can do to make it competitive? Yes, if it can make this simple step.

Toyota C-HR Crossover To Get All-Wheel Drive By 2019 - Too Late?

By John Goreham on September 19, 2017 - 12:35PM

Toyota's new C-HR crossover is a hit, despite being offered in just front wheel drive. Here's when the AWD version arrives and why it was delayed.

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat in Go Mango

2017 Dodge Hellcat Challenger, Charger Production Numbers Hit the Net

By Patrick Rall on September 19, 2017 - 12:14PM

Production numbers for the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat have arrived online and while they are not official numbers, the lack of official numbers of a particular trimline leaves us to rely on these unofficial numbers for the 707 horsepower Mopar muscle car – just like we have done for the 2015 and 2016 model years.

Ford Says New Hot Hatch Fiesta ST Won’t Make US Shores

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2017 - 11:13AM

In an interview at the Frankfort Motor Show, a Ford executive says the new 2018 Ford Fiesta ST hot hatch won’t be coming to US shores.

IIHS has a new president to lead auto safety group.

Will IIHS' New President Change Top U.S. Auto Safety Group At Historic Juncture

By John Goreham on September 19, 2017 - 11:09AM

The nation's top auto safety group, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announces it has chosen a new President to lead the group.

New Subaru BRZ Gets Improved Body Rigidity; JDM BRZ STI Is Coming

By Denis Flierl on September 19, 2017 - 9:54AM

Subaru Corporation has improved body rigidity in the new BRZ sports coupe. A new 2018 BRZ STI is coming to Japan this fall.

Crime Ring Clears Dieselgate Buyback Storage of 69 Cars

By Marc Stern on September 19, 2017 - 12:05AM

Although police investigators are still seeking the answer, no one can say with any certainty exactly how 69 vehicles have vanished from VW's Pontiac Superdome Dieselgate car storage only to have some reppear elsewhere.

First production 2018 Honda Accord rolls off the line in Marysville, Ohio

By Parks McCants on September 18, 2017 - 7:57PM

Last July Torque News reported on the media reveal of the most advanced, powerful and safest Honda Accord ever produced. Today marks the day 2018 Honda Accord production commences in Marysville, Ohio.

Although Easy, a Hellcat-Powered Chrysler 300 is Unlikely for the US

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2017 - 4:37PM

The internet is ablaze today with news of a possible Hellcat Hemi-powered Chrysler 300 SRT, but I really don’t expect that we will see a Hellcat 300 in the United States – even though creating such a vehicle would be relatively simple for the FCA engineers.

Fiat Updates the 124 Spider For 2018 - What You Need To Know

By John Goreham on September 18, 2017 - 1:43PM

Here are all the changes to the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider in order of importance.

Pioneer Ford Lightning Tribute Ford F150

A Georgia Ford Dealership Introduces a 650hp 2017 F150 Lightning for $50k

By Patrick Rall on September 18, 2017 - 11:52AM

Ford Motor Company hasn’t offered an on-road performance variant of the F150 since the SVT Lightning left the lineup after the 2004 model year, but a Ford dealership in Georgia is offering their own Lightning tribute package with 650 horsepower – and it is priced right around $50,000, making it a smokin’ deal.

Tesla Wall Connector Install Price Was Too High, So I Did It Myself

By Armen Hareyan on September 18, 2017 - 11:27AM

Some cities have strict electric ordinances making it more expensive for Tesla Model S owners to have a Wall Connector installed at an affordable prices. Yes, if you can pay the price of Model S you should be able to afford the cost of Wall Connector installation. But one man did it himself and here is how he did it.

This Button In Model 3 Looks Like Either Emergency E-Stop of Self-Destruction

By Armen Hareyan on September 18, 2017 - 10:56AM

Tesla Model 3 is found in San Luis Obispo carrying a big red self destruct button, but some people comment that it may be an emergency e-stop. What do you think?

2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class, new Mercedes mid-size pickup

BMW Calls Mercedes X-Class “Appalling”; Now They May Build One

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2017 - 10:28AM

A BMW exec calls the new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup “appalling”. BMW says they may build their own performance-oriented luxury truck.

Two Types of Jeep Owners and the Jeep Wave That You May Not Understand

By Christopher Russo on September 18, 2017 - 10:04AM

Do other Jeep drivers wave at you while driving your Jeep? Do they go from a three or five finger wave to one finger as you look in your mirror.? If you don’t know what a Jeep Wave is, maybe the problem is you. You see, there are two types of Jeep owners. The regular Jeep owner and then the true "Jeeper."

2018 Subaru Ascent, Subaru 3-Row SUV, new Subaru 3-Row Crossover

Subaru Ascent 3-Row Will Have 19 Of These For US Families When It Arrives

By Denis Flierl on September 18, 2017 - 8:15AM

The all-new Subaru Ascent 3-Row SUV will be big and luxurious for American families. When is it coming?

Lambo Sets Official Intro of the Urus Crossover for Dec. 4

By Marc Stern on September 17, 2017 - 10:24PM

Five years after Lamborghini unveiled its Urus crossover at the Beijing Motor Show and two years after the automaker confirmed that the vehicle would be made, the Urus is about to become reality. According to the automaker, Dec. 4 is the date the super-SUV is set to drop.

Honda Type-R World Car Refinement Revealed in Video

By Parks McCants on September 17, 2017 - 4:16PM

Available for purchase in the U.S. for less than a month, the “Type-R designation celebrates 25 years in Japan and Europe. What does the 10th generation ultimate performance Civic bring to the United States?

2018 Subaru WRX STI, Review, 2018 STI, 2.5-liter EJ25

Subaru Answers WRX STI Critics; “It Isn’t Just About Numbers”

By Denis Flierl on September 17, 2017 - 8:17AM

Subaru has received plenty of criticism for not increasing power in the EJ25 2.5-liter boxer engine, or for not changing to the FA20. Here’s how Subaru answers them.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, accessories, Bike racks, Thule cargo carriers

14 Live-Life-Large Subaru Crosstrek Accessories For Adventure Seekers

By Denis Flierl on September 16, 2017 - 12:16PM

Check out the accessories for the new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. There's plenty for adventure seekers.

Toyota Tacoma, The Truck to Take You Anywhere and Back

By Alex Reichenbach on September 16, 2017 - 8:08AM

In 1995 Toyota’s light pickup became known as the Tacoma. With this re-branding, Toyota's light pickup truck received a few key updates including a much-needed restyling and a new larger, more powerful and more reliable V6 engine.

VW Atlas Receive NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Rating

By Marc Stern on September 16, 2017 - 12:01AM

The 2018 VW Atlas has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 5-Star Safety Rating. Atlas joins the Golf family, Jetta and Jetta GLI and the 2017 Beetle Coupe which received the rating as well.

From Jeep Wrangler To Tesla Model S, Going From One Extreme To The Other

By Christopher Russo on September 15, 2017 - 11:13PM

Going from a Jeep Wrangler to a Tesla Model S is not an easy change because you go from one extreme to another, but here is how it happened in my case.

Nothing Impractical About Chevy Bolt When You Drive 2000 Miles in 10 Days

By Calvin Young on September 15, 2017 - 10:35PM

So how far can you go before you have to stop? How long does it take to charge? You can’t go anywhere too far right? If you you have spoken with anyone about your EV, you have probably heard these questions over and over again. All trying to point out the impracticality of EVs. Well, I can tell you that, yes, while these deserve consideration, there’s nothing impractical about the Chevy Bolt.

Plug in Hybrid Mercedes S Class One Step Closer to Tesla Model S

By Alex Reichenbach on September 15, 2017 - 9:38PM

Mercedes has unveiled a new plug in hybrid at the 2017 Frankfurt Automotive Show. Some of the specifications of Mercedes S 560e are impressive putting it in direct competition with Tesla Model S.

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2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup rides like new after 8,000 abusive miles

By Parks McCants on September 15, 2017 - 6:27PM

New car reviews are relatively easy for the journalist, and more often than not result in positive accolades for the new car or truck reviewed. After all, most new vehicles manufactured today are pretty darn good. Torque News revisits 2017 Honda Ridgeline after 8,000 abusive miles. I still drives like new.

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