Automotive News (Page 577)

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.

Breaking Tesla News covers worker safety, Elon Musk, and Sales.

Breaking Tesla News - Musk Bails On Trump, Tesla Factory Safety, Sales

By John Goreham on June 5, 2017 - 10:53AM

This week's news has updates on Tesla factory safety, an interesting spin on Tesla Model S sales and Elon Musk's decision to quit on the Trump advisory committee.

2017 Mazda Miata RF vs. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. Which is faster on a racetrack?

Video: 2017 Mazda Miata RF vs. Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat - Guess Who Wins

By John Goreham on June 5, 2017 - 9:59AM

Motor Trend ran a 2017 Mazda Miata RF around a racetrack and then a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat. Watch the hilarious results.

Porsche Macan continues to sell quite well as sales advance.

Led by Macan, Panamera, Porsche Sales Up 3.7 Percent in May

By Marc Stern on June 5, 2017 - 9:53AM

Porsche sales continued to trend upward in May as Macan and Panamera continued to sell well. Sales were off a bit for the automaker's other models.

Maserati Promises Plug-In Levante Hybrid Will Be Fun To Drive

By Will Maley on June 5, 2017 - 8:41AM

Maserati and hybrid may seem to go as well as oil and water. But the Italian automaker is making a big promise when it comes to their first one.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC New England

Subaru WRX STI Scores First GRC Podium; Higgins Wins STPR

By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2017 - 7:44AM

Chris Atkinson drove his 2017 Subaru WRX STI to his first podium finish at GRC New England. Higgins pilots his #75 WRX STI to a win at STPR.

Honda Powered Graham Rahal Sweeps Double Header Indycar Detroit Grand Prix

By Parks McCants on June 5, 2017 - 2:13AM

Ironically, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix was dominated this weekend by Honda power with Verizon Indycar’s Graham Rahal holding first position flag to flag on Saturday, followed by a very hard fought 2nd win on Sunday. This weekend was one of many firsts in Detroit.

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Michael Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 Team Wins Detroit Grand Prix Sprint Run

By Parks McCants on June 4, 2017 - 1:19PM

It’s been a bit of an uphill run for Michael Shank Racing and Acura NSX GT3 in International Sports Car Racing. The exceptional team effort culminated this weekend with the 2-team NSX GT3 threat dominating the Detroit Bell Isle Park Grand Prix sprint run for the win.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI, 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR

Outgoing Subaru WRX/STI Sets Dizzying Pace; What Happens When 2018 Models Arrive

By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2017 - 8:10AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance sedans are setting a dizzying sales pace before the 2018 models arrive. What’s next for WRX/STI?

Jetta sales were solid in May for Volkswagen.

Volkswagen Reports May Sales Up by 4.3 Percent

By Marc Stern on June 3, 2017 - 12:52PM

Volkswagen sales continued to gain ground in May as the automaker reported a total sales increase for the month of 4.3 percent.

Sporting new livery, Scott Speed will battle teammate Tanner Foust for championship points in the GRC Rallycross stop in Connecticut.

Leading GRC Driving Duo Hopes for Better Luck At New England Track

By Marc Stern on June 3, 2017 - 11:56AM

The GRC road show moves into New England this weekend where the third edition of the specialized race series continues. The VW Andretti team hopes to see its drivers, Scott Speed and Tanner Foust, improve on their latest finishes. Speed and Foust lead championship driving points.

Subaru Crosstrek Desert Racer Takes on First-Ever Baja 500

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2017 - 7:48AM

A new Subaru Crosstrek desert racer will make its Baja 500 debut this weekend. It’s a busy weekend for Subaru.

Despite best efforts, the Audi A7 burned on an Alpine mountain road.

Audi loses A7 Test Vehicle to Fire on an Alpine Road

By Marc Stern on June 2, 2017 - 10:43PM

An engineering unit, testing an A7 pulling a huge trailer on an Alpine road. found the A7 bursting into flames. As the fire consumed the vehicle engineers pulled out their equipment. Only one team member grabbed an extinguisher but it was too little, too late.

Germany probes Porsche, Audi use of emissions-cheating software

By Marc Stern on June 2, 2017 - 9:48PM

Porsche was charged by Germany's Transportation Authority that it had used emissions-cheating software in some of the Audi subidiary's vehicles.

Mazda Sends Virtual Racer to Real Race for Fourth Straight Year

By Tim Healey on June 2, 2017 - 5:56PM

Who ever said playing video games would mean you wouldn’t amount to anything?

Hyundai Sales Slump May Be Due to SUV Shift

By Tim Healey on June 2, 2017 - 4:01PM

With gas prices having fallen, SUV sales have risen.

Mustang Narrowly Beats Camaro, Challenger in May Sales

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2017 - 2:30PM

After watching the Chevrolet Camaro take its first monthly sales title of 2017 in April, the Ford Mustang charged back for May, beating both the Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in the 5th month of the year along with pulling out to a bigger lead in the annual sales race.

Hyundai Kona Final Teaser Bares Almost All

By Tim Healey on June 2, 2017 - 12:55PM

Maybe you’re getting tired of reading about Hyundai Kona teasers, maybe you aren’t, but either way, Hyundai has given us one more.

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Subaru Announces New WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Edition; Is it Coming to the US? [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2017 - 7:21AM

Subaru announced a new WRX STI Type RA NBR Special Edition production model. Is it coming to the US? Check out the video.

What Happens When the Miata Goes Head to Head with the Toyota 86

By Tim Healey on June 1, 2017 - 5:38PM

What’s a better affordable, fun sports car? The Mazda Miata RF or the Toyota 86?

Honda Subcompact HR-V Crossover Continues to Break Sales Records

By Parks McCants on June 1, 2017 - 2:51PM

Once again, as consumers turn to long-term not-so-big utility and do-anything capability, the Honda Fit platformed coupe-looking 2017 HR-V drives out of May with yet another month over month double digit sales uptick. What makes HR-V such a driving bargain?

Acura Transitions MDX Manufacturing to East Liberty Ohio to Facilitate SUV Demand

By Parks McCants on June 1, 2017 - 2:10PM

The demand for 2017 Acura MDX, the best selling premium SUV of all time, and Honda Pilot, has compelled the maker to expand manufacturing capacity to a second location. Honda is currently the only full-line manufacturer in the U.S. to post sales growth in 2017.

Utah Power Utility Offers $10K Discount on 2017 Nissan Leaf

By Parks McCants on June 1, 2017 - 1:28PM

Despite the near term arrival of the next generation Nissan Leaf, sales were brisk in May. The best selling B.E.V. will continue to sell well in Utah thanks to a strategic partnership between Nissan and a major Utility.

Despite Miata and CX-5 Boost, Mazda Sales Down Overall

By Tim Healey on June 1, 2017 - 1:06PM

The Miata and the all-new CX-5 crossover are driving Mazda’s sales – or at least they did last month.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime again tops sales charts among EVs.

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Sales Top Tesla, Bolt, and Volt For Second Straight Month

By John Goreham on June 1, 2017 - 11:11AM

For the second straight month, the Toyota Prius Prime Plug-in outsells both Tesla models, the Chevy Bolt and the Chevy Volt.

2017 Mazda Miata vs. Classic Honda S2000 - Which is quicker?

Which Is Quicker - 2017 Mazda Miata or Classic Honda S2000?

By John Goreham on June 1, 2017 - 10:00AM

We compare the classic Honda S2000 roadster with the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata and see which car is quicker.

June Camaro of the Month: Dave Diaz's 1969 Big Block Beast

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2017 - 9:01AM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for June 2016 is this stunning 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS owned by Dave Diaz.

Subaru Outback is Most Likely New Mid-Size Crossover to Go Over 200K Miles; Should You Buy New or Used

By Denis Flierl on June 1, 2017 - 8:28AM

Independent studies show the new 2018 Subaru Outback is the most likely new mid-size crossover to go over 200,000 miles. Should you buy new or used?

Lambo confirmed recently its 2018 Urus will employ a 650-horsepower, twin-turbo V-8.

Lambo To Build 650-Horsepower Urus Full-Sized SUV

By Marc Stern on May 31, 2017 - 6:23PM

Lamborghini recently confirmed that its new full-sized SUV, the Urus, will employ a 650-horsepower twin-turbo V-8. It will also use a front-engine-all-wheel-drive layout and seat four.

2018 Civic Type-R MSRP Reasonable for Factory Ready Extreme Performance Car

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2017 - 4:50PM

Of course, we'd never race our Civic Type-R on the street! Wednesday found one of our fellow CivicX members sharing the MSRP of a US market bound 2018 Honda Civic Type-R. It’s cheaper than many anticipated.

3 Ways the 2018 Ford Focus RS gets better for the Final Year (Video)

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2017 - 4:37PM

It seems like the Ford Focus RS was just introduced for the US market, but Ford Motor Company is already offering up a special limited edition package for the 2018 RS to celebrate the final year of this generation of the Focus and this new package improves the hot hatch in 3 key ways.

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