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.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA

New Video: Watch Prodrive Subaru WRX STI Type RA Lap The Ring In 6:57.5

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2017 - 10:09AM

Watch the new video of the Prodrive Subaru WRX STI Type RA lap the Ring in 6:57.5.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA

It’s Pedal Down For WRX/STI Fans in Canada; US Buyers Back Off The Throttle

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2017 - 7:51AM

Subaru’s performance models WRX and WRX STI stay hot in Canada. Why are they cooling off in the U.S.?

Lambo Super Trofeo Heads To Road America With Three Classes Up For Grabs

By Marc Stern on August 4, 2017 - 12:07AM

Things are heating up for the Lamborghini's Super Trofeo as three of the four major divisions have drivers within points of each other as the 21-car field heads to Race America in Elkheart, Wisc. Saturday and Sunday.

Type-R buzz drives Honda Civic to July 2017 sales record

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2017 - 1:58PM

Despite an overall downturn in U.S. new car sales, Honda continues to buck the trend with a growing market share. Heading the charge for July 2017 is the subcompact HR-V crossover and the ever popular Honda Civic, on the release of the long awaited Civic Type-R performance hatchback.

Why Honda HR-V sets all-time sales record for July 2017

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2017 - 1:18PM

Honda’s HR-V subcompact crossover set an all-time sales record in July with an astounding 32.3 % uptick. Why is Honda’s Fit platformed 5-door subcompact hatchback selling so well?

Full 2018 Ford F150 Pricing Arrives Online

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2017 - 1:12PM

The 2018 Ford F150 configurator page has gone live on Ford.com, allowing us to get a full look at the pricing for the new and improved half ton pickup – with small price increases across most trimlines.

Why the 2018 Camry Is So Different From Past Camry Cars

By John Goreham on August 3, 2017 - 10:52AM

The 2018 Camry is on an entirely new platform and here is what changes.

New-generation Nissan LEAF, 2018 Nissan LEAF

New-Generation Nissan LEAF Will Need To Look Like This To Compete With Tesla Model 3 [Video]

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2017 - 10:43AM

Nissan just released a teaser of the new Nissan LEAF. Would you buy one if it looks like this?

2018 Mazda3 Updates, Changes and Prices

By John Goreham on August 3, 2017 - 10:35AM

Mazda will update the Mazda3 compact sedan and five-door hatch for 2018.

TMG-Enhanced Toyota 86 Gets New Test in Competitive Racing Series

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2017 - 8:18AM

Toyota Motorsport’s GmbH (TMG) 86 Cup Car will get a new test in North America.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Outback

How Does Subaru’s Outback Lead SUVs And Crossovers When Americans Loathe Wagons

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2017 - 7:22AM

If you think you are seeing more new Subaru Outback wagons on the road, you would be right. How does a wagon lead the entire Subaru lineup?

2017 Chevy Bolt Is Top-Selling EV In America For July - Outsells Tesla Model 3 by 65 to 1.

By John Goreham on August 2, 2017 - 4:49PM

The 2017 Chevy Bolt outsold the Tesla Model 3 by 65 to 1 in July.

Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 Sales Grow in July 2017

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2017 - 3:20PM

Although the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 are due to be replaced in the next few years, sales of the large, rear wheel drive sedans from FCA remain strong, with year over year sales growth for both of the biggest FCA cars.

Camaro GT4.R Gets 1st Pirelli World Challenge GTS Win

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2017 - 1:45PM

The new Chevrolet Camaro GT4.R got its first Pirelli World Challenge GTS win this past weekend at the 11th event of the season, along with taking yet another 2nd place spot in the 2nd of the 2-race event at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course.

Porsche Continues To Set Sales Records As July Sales Are Up A Bit

By Marc Stern on August 2, 2017 - 12:46PM

Volkswagen's performance subsidiary Porsche continued to set sales records in July where sales for the month and for the year-to-date were up.

Steve von Forester with the new 2018 Ford Mustang

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has Programmable Quiet Time

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2017 - 10:10AM

The 2018 Ford Mustang GT has an active exhaust system which lets the driver pick their desired level of engine roar, but in addition to having varying levels of loudness – the new Mustang GT exhaust system also has a quiet mode for when you are leaving the neighborhood early in the morning.

How Subaru's Flagship WRX STI Just Lost To Little Brother BRZ

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2017 - 7:44AM

The flagship Subaru WRX STI has lost to its little brother BRZ for the first time. WRX/STI sales are down and BRZ sales are up.

Is Red-Hot Car Market Cooling? July VW Sales Say A Bit, But Overall Year Not So Much

By Marc Stern on August 1, 2017 - 10:53PM

In a year when car sales for the first half went charging ahead, July sales seem to be indicating a softness and slowdown in the overall market. At Volkswagen, overall sales for the month were off a bit, but for the year, as a whole, they were still up a tad.

Tesla Model 3 Configurator Leak: Real or Fake?

By Armen Hareyan on August 1, 2017 - 6:00PM

This video on Youtube shows what appears to be a Tesla Model 3 configurator, but we don't know if it's real or fake. What do you think?

Ride Along for the Dodge Viper ACR 7:03 Record Run at the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2017 - 4:15PM

We previously brought you the news of the new Dodge Viper ACR running a lap time of 7:03.45 at the Nurburgring and today, we bring you a chance to ride along for that blazing-fast trip around the 12.9-mile road course.

Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro vs. Chevy Colorado ZR2 yields unexpected outcome.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Chevy Colorado ZR2 Face Off - The Unexpected Outcome

By John Goreham on August 1, 2017 - 2:53PM

In a comprehensive test, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Chevy Colorado ZR2 went head to head. The results are not easy to explain.

Ford Mustang Outsells Dodge Challenger, Chevy Camaro in July 2017

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2017 - 1:44PM

After the Dodge Challenger topped the muscle car segment sales race in June, the Ford Mustang surged back ahead to lead the race in July, with both of those performance cars outselling the slow-selling Chevrolet Camaro.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

Persistent Nissan Frontier Isn’t Fading Away Yet

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2017 - 12:25PM

The Nissan Frontier is as persistent as any vehicle on the market. Even though it needs a complete remodel, sales are still trending up. What will happen when the new-generation pickup arrives?

Australia Gets New Subaru Levorg STI; Why U.S. Enthusiasts Want The Hot Hatch

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2017 - 10:19AM

Subaru Australia announced a new Levorg STI variant. Performance enthusiasts in the U.S. want one.

August Camaro of the Month: Jason Smith's 1980 Camaro RS

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2017 - 9:40AM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for August 2017 is this gorgeous 1980 Chevrolet Camaro RS owned by Jason Smith.

2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda CX-5

Mazda Has AWD CX-Line; Why They Still Can’t Keep Up With Subaru’s Forester, Outback And Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2017 - 8:10AM

Subaru is handily beating Mazda in the US. Mazda has the CX-line with AWD, why can’t they keep up?

Tesla winning a war no one else is willing to fight

By Martin-Gilles Lavoie on July 31, 2017 - 10:50PM

There has been a lot of hoopla regarding Tesla and its much-waited for Model 3. Akin to Apple’s iPhone, the Model 3 has garnered a lot of fans worldwide with some enthusiasts mirroring the devout followers of the iPhone ecosystem †1. Hindsight being what it is, it’s hard to dismiss these Tesla «fanboys» as over-protective of a particular brand of car, especially when we’ve been seeing this kind of attitude forever with Ford-vs-Chevy V8 block feuds and the likes of pickup prowesses.

For 2nd Time, VW I.D. Buzz Wins “Concept Truck of the Year” Award Honors

By Marc Stern on July 31, 2017 - 10:11PM

Volkswagen's I.D. electric series, built using the same MEB platform, continues to draw raves. For the second time in the last two years, the I.D. Buzz, an MPV, that stands on a platform that is about mid-sizes was named "Concept Truck of the Year."

2018 Honda Clarity BEV joins electrification trend with a trade off or two

By Parks McCants on July 31, 2017 - 8:35PM

Arguably, the most unique looking vehicle offered in the reinvention of Honda Motor Company, 2018 Clarity BEV captures the imagination, yet comes to the precipice of the reinvention of the modern car through electrification with a limitation or two.

How To Compare 2018 Nissan Leaf to Tesla Model 3 or Why You Shouldn't

By Armen Hareyan on July 31, 2017 - 8:25PM

Few days ago Tesla started its official sales of the iconic Model 3 and in two months Nissan will unveil its 2018 Leaf which is comparable to Model 3 in many ways including the price and range. But here are few points when it comes to comparing Model 3 vs Nissan Leaf that are very necessary to take into consideration when making the comparison.

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