Automotive News (Page 571)

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.

What Penske Racing's Acura ARX-05 Endurance Prototype Partnership Brings To The Brand

By Parks McCants on August 16, 2017 - 4:18PM

When you’re Roger Penske, you can partner with any auto manufacturer on planet Earth. Honda’s long time Chevrolet powered Indycar adversary looks to Acura for his next IMSA WeatherTech championship, beginning with the Daytona Rolex 24 Hour in January 2018.

Roadkill Celebrity Hellcat Shootout Raises $5k for Two Charities

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2017 - 4:09PM

The Celebrity Hellcat Shootout at the 2017 Roadkill Nights by Dodge event near Detroit was punctuated due to hard rains late in the evening, but in settling for a split title, NHRA driver Matt Hagan and YouTube show host Tony Angelo each contributed $5,000 to their charities – while also making a couple good, strong runs in the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

Camaro, Corvette Headline Forza 7 GM Vehicle List

By Patrick Rall on August 16, 2017 - 11:45AM

Here is a look at the General Motors vehicles included in Forza Motorsport 7, including a handful of Chevrolet Camaros, Chevrolet Corvettes and other legendary GM performance models.

Here’s How You Can Buy The Subaru WRX 'Baby Driver' Stunt Car

By Denis Flierl on August 16, 2017 - 11:33AM

If you ever wanted to own a movie stunt car, here’s your chance. The 2006 Subaru WRX in Baby Driver is up for auction on eBay Motors.

2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado

Here’s Nissan’s Strategic Plan For New-Generation Frontier

By Denis Flierl on August 16, 2017 - 10:40AM

The next-generation Nissan Frontier will be a big hit with mid-size truck buyers and the Japanese automaker has a plan when it arrives.

2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 WRX, WR Blue, top auto colors

WRX STI Fans Love WR Blue, WRX Enthusiasts Not So Much

By Denis Flierl on August 16, 2017 - 9:41AM

When it comes to color, Subaru WRX STI fans and WRX enthusiasts couldn’t be more different. What are the top shades for the 2018 Subaru WRX/STI?

Apple Car Play and Android Auto Weaknesses and Strengths

Apple Car Play, Android Auto - 2 Hidden Weaknesses and 1 Strength

By John Goreham on August 15, 2017 - 9:35PM

Android Auto and Apple Car Play are excellent automotive apps, but on road trips 2 hidden weaknesses and one strength quickly become apparent.

Successful NSX GT3 Racing Ignites Renewed Interest in Acura Brand

By Parks McCants on August 15, 2017 - 6:30PM

You see them running the streets of Anytown U.S.A.. Those very cool Acura Pocket racers of yesteryear, the years when Acura reigned supreme in the compact precision coupe and sedan segment.

2018 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Now Viewing at Monterey Automotive Week

By Parks McCants on August 15, 2017 - 5:15PM

What Acura News refers to as the “most sophisticated and best Acura sedan ever,” makes its public debut this week at Monterey Automotive Week. Heavily influenced by Acura’s Precision Performance Concept show car, and Acura's 2017 NSX Hybrid Supercar, the redesigned RLX is sure to earn some attention from a most discerning group.

An 808hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Makes Sense

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2017 - 2:27PM

Spyshots showing a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with the massive hood scoop has led many people to believe that FCA is working on an 840 horsepower drag car without the widened body bits, but I think that a Hellcat Challenger with 808 horsepower makes far more business sense than an 840hp drag package with skinny tires.

9 Ford Mustangs Headline the Motor Company’s Forza 7 Lineup

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2017 - 1:54PM

The makers of Forza Motorsport 7 have announced a preliminary list of the Ford Motor Company vehicles featured in the new racing simulator and as you might expect, 9 of the 37 FoMoCo vehicles included so far are Mustangs – but there are plenty of Ford compacts and pickups included in this first list.

2018 Aston Martin DB11, V12, new DB11 V8 model

This Is How Aston Martin Caters To Their Less Flamboyant DB11 Customers

By Denis Flierl on August 15, 2017 - 1:03PM

This is how Aston Martin caters to their less flamboyant customers. Would you choose the V12 DB11 or the new Mercedes AMG-sourced V8 model?

Subaru Forester, bear takes Subaru for a ride, bear crashes Subaru

Angry Bear Takes Subaru Forester For a Ride And Leaves Nasty Surprise

By Denis Flierl on August 15, 2017 - 10:56AM

An angry bear took a Subaru Forester for a ride in Durango, Colorado and leaves a nasty surprise behind for the owners.

3 Items Chevrolet Could Cut to Lower the Camaro SS Price

By Patrick Rall on August 15, 2017 - 10:32AM

The Chevrolet Camaro has not been selling well since the 6th generation was introduced for the 2016 model year, but according to comments from company exec Mark Reuss, the V8-powered Camaro could soon offer fewer standard features as GM looks to lower the price to better compete with the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger.

Spy Photos Reveal Significant Changes Coming For 2019 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on August 15, 2017 - 9:55AM

The 2019 Subaru Forester has been spied in the wild and it gets a new look along with the new Subaru Global Platform. What does it mean for consumers?

Three reasons to consider the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel

By Mary Conway on August 14, 2017 - 10:24PM

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Diesel will get a segment leading 39 MPG. That's not the only reason to consider the redesigned family SUV.

Mazda Predicts Its Mazda3 With Compression Gasoline Engine Will Hit 50 MPG

By John Goreham on August 14, 2017 - 9:24PM

Mazda sees its next generation gasoline engine technology doing the unimaginable.

VW Andretti Driver Has Solid Weekend; Team Clinches the Maker’s Cup

By Marc Stern on August 14, 2017 - 3:44PM

The Volkswagen Andretti Global Rallycross team clinched its second-straight manufacturer's championship as Scott Speed had a sensational weekend behind the wheel. Speed took both series races Saturday and Sunday at Atlantic City's Bader Field where the race series setup quarters for the weekend.

2018 Ford F150: Best Half-Ton Payload, Best Half-Ton Towing and Best Gas MPGs

By Patrick Rall on August 14, 2017 - 1:13PM

Ford Motor Company has announced the official fuel economy, payload and towing numbers for the 2018 F150 and with improvements in every category – Ford is boasting the highest payload and towing capacities in the half ton segment while also offering the best fuel economy of any gasoline-powered half ton truck.

2018 Subaru Impreza, Impreza seda, Impreza 5-Door, IIHS safety

What Makes New Subaru Impreza The Safest Small Car For Consumers

By Denis Flierl on August 14, 2017 - 12:58PM

What’s the safest compact car in America? The 2018 Subaru Impreza gets ready to make its dealer launch and it has the highest possible safety marks from IIHS.

If You Want Stock Don't Buy a Ford Mustang: Why I Still Like Mustang After 26 Years

By Ray Franchi on August 14, 2017 - 11:46AM

My Mustang obsession began when I was 18 years old. Like many young men, I lusted after cars, fast cars. I purchased my first Ford Mustang when I was 18. It was a 1990 5.0 coupe with a 5 speed manual transmission. Little did I know that it would change my life.

Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan is the world's largest automaker, Volkswagen

Here's How Nissan Uses Mitsubishi's Outlander To Overtake VW As World’s Largest Automaker

By Denis Flierl on August 14, 2017 - 10:46AM

How does Nissan use Mitsubishi's Outlander to become the largest automaker on the planet?

Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Atlantic City GRC, Scott Speed, Tanner Foust

Atkinson’s Subaru WRX STI Finishes #4 in Atlantic City GRC; Sandell Gets Pushed Out By Foust’s VW Beetle

By Denis Flierl on August 14, 2017 - 8:46AM

Chris Atkinson’s Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar finished 4th in Atlantic City GRC. Patrik Sandell Gets hit hard by Tanner Foust’s VW Beetle and pushed out of a podium finish. His reaction tells the story.

Want The Real Audi Track Experience? Sign Up Now For A Weekend Of Driving

By Marc Stern on August 13, 2017 - 11:12PM

If you would like to find out what it feels like to handle a high-performance racecar, Audi has the experience/training plan for you. Now open for reservations, you can learn how to handle high-performance Audi track vehicles from driving professionals and hands-on experience.

2017 Honda Civic Si limited slip enables exceptional wet weather driving

By Parks McCants on August 13, 2017 - 5:30PM

Durring our first opportunity to drive 2017 Honda Civic Si on wet roads, we discover that Honda’s updated original sport Civic enables exceptional wet weather driving sport through superior suspension dynamics and limited slip differential engineering.

Subaru WRX STI, GRC, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Atlantic City

Patrik Sandell Fights With Scott Speed For First Podium In #18 Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar

By Denis Flierl on August 13, 2017 - 7:53AM

Partik Sandell fights with Scott Speed and gets his first podium in the Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar.

What Tesla Model S Owners Think of a Model S Station Wagon

By Armen Hareyan on August 12, 2017 - 12:44PM

This is how Tesla Model S station wagon would look like. But will people buy a Tesla station wagon?

VW-Andretti Drivers Enter Atlantic City Atop Red Bull Rallycross Standings

By Marc Stern on August 12, 2017 - 11:56AM

Tanner Foust enters this weekend's edition of the Red Bull Global Rallycross stop at Bader Field in Atlantic City with a target on his back. Foust's teammate on the VW-Andretti Rallycross team Scott Speed is only 26 points behind Foust for the lead in championship points.

How Tiny Subaru Becomes The Big Enchilada Among Automakers

By Denis Flierl on August 12, 2017 - 8:55AM

Subaru has an incredible success streak going. How do they keep beating all other automakers?

Nissan Will Confirm 2018 Leaf Range "In The Coming Weeks"

By Armen Hareyan on August 11, 2017 - 4:45PM

Many electric car enthusiasts are anxiously waiting for Nissan's word on the range of the 2018 Nissan Leaf, but no confirmation has come from Nissan. Firm confirmation will be available in the "coming weeks."

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