Automotive News (Page 567)

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.

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Do You Own A Subaru? Beware, it’s the Vehicle Targeted by Car Thieves Around the Globe

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2017 - 7:51AM

If you own a Subaru, beware, car thieves want your vehicle. It’s a global phenomenon.

Just why did Audi compare women to cars?

By Marc Stern on July 19, 2017 - 9:37PM

Recently Audi CPO ad for China compared women to used cars. Suffice to say, China's equivalent to Twitter went bonkers and Audi pulled the ad and issued a statement disavowing it.

How Will Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates Be Calculated

By Armen Hareyan on July 19, 2017 - 9:32PM

Next week first Tesla Model 3 vehicles will be delivered to their owners and people who have made the reservations wonder about the insurance rates and cost of this widely anticipated car.

C7 Corvette Z07 Ran a 7:13.9 with Sport Auto on the Nurburgring

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2017 - 2:57PM

General Motors hasn’t offered up an official Nurburgring time for the C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, but the German magazine Sport Auto was able to run a lap of 7:13.9, making it the quickest Corvette and the quickest Chevrolet to blast around the 12.9-mile road course.

New Nissan Leaf Will Have One Pedal and Here Is What That e-Pedal Can Do

By Armen Hareyan on July 19, 2017 - 1:45PM

Nissan just announced that it's upcoming new Nissan Leaf, which is due to be released on September 5, will have the world's first one pedal operation, which is called e-Pedal.

Dodge Challenger, Charger and Durango Recalled for Two Separate Concerns

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2017 - 1:15PM

Dodge is recalling select Challengers, Chargers and Durangos from the 2011-2014 model years to replace problematic alternators while also recalling select 2017 Challengers to correct a programming issue which could allow the modern muscle car to roll away when parked.

2018 Nissan Frontier, Mercedes-Benz X-Class, Nissan Nivara

Why New Mercedes X-Class is Good News for Nissan Frontier Fans

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2017 - 10:40AM

The new Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup was revealed in Cape Town, South Africa. Why does it share the Nissan Frontier platform?

Image of Tesla Model 3 Sighting Shows A Very Finished Center Console

By Armen Hareyan on July 19, 2017 - 9:39AM

Yesterday a Teslarati App user spotted this Tesla Model 3 charging near the company's headquarters revealing several good photos. Here are four observations, including the one about the finished interior.

STI Reveals Exclusive 30th Anniversary Subaru WRX STI S208

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2017 - 7:49AM

Subaru STI is revealed a special 30th Anniversary WRX STI S208 coming this fall. Will fans see it on U.S. shores?

Trump's NAFTA Negotiation Transitions 2018 Honda Fit Production from Japan back to Celaya, Mexico

By Parks McCants on July 19, 2017 - 12:22AM

In the wake of Trump's negotiation of NAFTA with Canada and Mexico, Honda transitions U.S. bound 2018 Honda Fit production from Japan back to Celaya Mexico. The benefit to U.S. consumers is the made in Mexico 2018 Honda Fit Holds LX Manual Price Increase to $100 -- a great purchase value.

Rumor Says Tesla To Send One Model 3 To Each Showroom In Following Priority

By Armen Hareyan on July 18, 2017 - 7:49PM

Tesla Model 3 reservation holders hope and expect that they will have an opportunity to test driver their EVs before completing their orders. And there is a rumor that Tesla will soon have one Model 3 vehicle in each showroom with the following details.

Screamin’ Summer Deals Available on the Mazda Miata

By Tim Healey on July 18, 2017 - 5:32PM

Summertime is a good time for new-car deals, and a good time to drive a convertible like the Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Chrysler is hoping drivers use a 2017 Pacifica to get to Sesame Street

By Mary Conway on July 18, 2017 - 4:45PM

Chrysler and Sesame Street are teaming up to teach drivers about safety features in the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Sesame Street defends taking the sponsorship saying it will help the childrens' show stay nonprofit.

Another Day, Another Tuned Miata

By Tim Healey on July 18, 2017 - 3:43PM

How does a Miata with more than 500 horsepower sound?

Serviceman Gives Credit to His New Subaru WRX for Saving His Life

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2017 - 1:39PM

A serviceman gives credit to his new 2017 Subaru WRX for protecting him after a horrific accident. Here’s how a performance car saved this driver’s life.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV

2018 Subaru Crosstrek’s Paint is Barely Dry; A New Hybrid is Coming Next

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2017 - 8:42AM

The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek just made its press launch in South Dakota and its paint is barely dry. When will the new Crosstrek hybrid arrive?

VW sets sights on Tesla’s Model 3 with its I.D. series

By Marc Stern on July 18, 2017 - 12:04AM

Volkswagen's marketing campaign for the I.D. electric series is becoming clear as the automaker has slated the I.D. hatch, Crozz and Buzz to take on Tesla Model 3.

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Next-Generation Nissan Frontier Info Leaked; A New 2.8L Turbo-Diesel is Coming

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2017 - 3:29PM

Information is coming out on the next-generation Nissan Frontier pickup. A new turbo diesel variant will be offered.

Top 10 Reasons Why Tesla Model 3 Will Be Remembered Like iPhone

By Armen Hareyan on July 17, 2017 - 2:36PM

Here are the top 10 reasons why Alex Guberman, the host and founder of Everything Tesla YouTube channel thinks the Model will be remembered as the iPhone of the car industry.

2018 Accord punctuates Honda’s design directive for next decade.

By Parks McCants on July 17, 2017 - 11:35AM

In an automotive world of 5 to 7 year design cycles, what was revealed to the world from Detroit last week, sets the stage for future forward Honda engineering, body design, and advanced driver to car personal electronic connectivity and active safety features. There’s more to 2018 Honda Accord than meets the eye.

Subaru WRX. Baby Driver movie, Sony, computer generated imagery, CGI

‘Baby-Driver’ Stunt-Man Says Subaru WRX Get-Away Scenes Were Real, Not CGI

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2017 - 7:59AM

The film “Baby Driver”, features a Subaru WRX, and the driving scenes were real, not computer generated imagery. Does your favorite car movie use CGI?

Shaking off Dieselgate, Volkswagen June sales continue their momentum

By Marc Stern on July 16, 2017 - 11:47PM

Volkswagen is moving past Dieselgate in most of the world as sales continue to increase in June. The automaker reported that for the half-year, ending in June, the automaker delivered 2,935,100 vehicles, an increase over the same period last year.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru EV, electrification, Subaru Crosstrek PHEV

Subaru Chief Says No to Driverless Cars; Says Yes to Accident-Free [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2017 - 8:04AM

Subaru aims to create accident-free cars not driverless cars. Take that, Apple! Would you buy a self-driving car?

What Would It Take To Sell Your Tesla Model 3 And at What Price

By Armen Hareyan on July 15, 2017 - 11:25AM

As the interest in Tesla Model 3 grows to sky high there is a discussion on Tesla Forum where members and enthusiasts talk about what it would take to sell your Tesla Model 3 and for how much. Some of them refer to the reservations while others talk about the real car which has already rolled off the assembly line this month.

Your 2013-2016 Honda Accord may be subject to latest component recall

By Parks McCants on July 15, 2017 - 10:24AM

Thousands of components, hundreds of part suppliers, the modern engineering wonder that is the car, while good, is man made and subject to flaws. Is your 2013 through 2016 Honda Accord impacted by the latest round of safety related component recall?

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

Subaru STI Type RA NBR Runs a WRX-Sourced 2.0-liter; Why Prodrive Uses it to Set a New Record [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 15, 2017 - 7:41AM

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special runs the WRX-sourced EJ20 2.0-liter Mill. Why does Prodrive use this engine over the EJ25 powerplant to set a new Nurburgring record?

Why is VW dropping Touareg from its lineup? Slow sales and new models

By Marc Stern on July 15, 2017 - 12:00AM

After years of sluggish sales, Volkswagen has decided to kick the upscale, mid-sized crossover out of the lineup. Its replacements are already there, the three-row crossover Atlas and the long Tiguan, another three-row crossover. The current Tiguan, shown above, will remain as a sales partner to the long Tiguan, as the Tiguan Limited.

Mazda Builds the Safest Cars on the Road Today, According to Agency

By Tim Healey on July 14, 2017 - 6:35PM

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Mazda has the safest car line right now.

One image that defines the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road perfectly.

One Perfect Image Explains the Allure of the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road Pickup

By John Goreham on July 14, 2017 - 2:56PM

Automakers spend billions trying to convey their image of how their cars and trucks might be used. One owner did it better.

Gray Tesla Model 3 With a Camera on The Top Spotted in Palo Alto Area

By Armen Hareyan on July 14, 2017 - 1:18PM

I don't think we have seen a gray color Tesla Model 3 so far. Here is one spotted yesterday near the headquarters, but what is it on the top, a camera?

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