Automotive News (Page 573)

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.

2017 Subaru BRZ, BRZ GT300, Fuji Speedway

Subaru BRZ GT300 Misses Podium At Fuji Speedway

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2017 - 10:53AM

The Subaru BRZ GT300 missed the podium at Fuji Speedway coming in 4th place. Why is BRZ struggling?

Orders For New Japan-Spec Subaru WRX S4 CVT Surprisingly More Than Double Target

By Denis Flierl on August 7, 2017 - 8:00AM

Orders for the new 2018 Subaru WRX S4 more than double targets. It’s surprising because it only comes fitted with a CVT.

Can this new cargo bike replace your car?

By Mary Conway on August 6, 2017 - 7:17PM

Two Denver men have designed a new cargo bike. Their goal is help you avoid taking your vehicle, especially on short hops or in highly congested areas. Ford Motor has experimented with similar ideas.

2019 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Forester

Here’s Why You Should Wait For The New-Generation 2019 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on August 6, 2017 - 8:05AM

The next-generation 2019 Subaru Forester has been spied recently. Why will it be worth waiting for?

2018 VW Atlas Named IIHS Top Safety Pick: Award Guidelines

By Marc Stern on August 5, 2017 - 8:21PM

Volkswagen's 2018 Atlas has been named a winner of an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick award by the safety group.

Here’s Why Active Families Are Drawn To The SUV-Alternative Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on August 5, 2017 - 9:31AM

The 2018 Outback is just arriving now, and it will likely stay the #1 vehicle in Subaru’s stable. Why are active families drawn to Outback?

Six Ultra-Rare Porsches To Go On Block at Coys Auction

By Marc Stern on August 4, 2017 - 6:23PM

When the hammer falls Saturday at the Coys Auction scheduled for Schloss Dyck, Germany, a number of rare Porsche models, Ferraris and others will be available to buyers. A total of 80 vehicles are available. Of special interest is a model and cast car collection that is the result of 30 years of collection.

New Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Diecast Celebrates 80 Years of Mopar

By Patrick Rall on August 4, 2017 - 2:12PM

Those Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat fans and Mopar diecast collectors have a new item to watch for in stores, as the Greenlight Collectables new Anniversary Collection Series includes a Mopar-themed Hellcat Charger, a Jeep Wrangler and a handful of vehicles from other automakers.

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.

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