Automotive News (Page 582)

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.

Epling Garage Dodge Challenger Sets a New Hellcat Overall World Record

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2017 - 1:07PM

This past weekend at the first event of the 2017 Modern Street Hemi Shootout, the Epling Garage Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat set another world record for the quickest Hellcat in the quarter mile, but this time, it wasn’t just among manual transmission cars – as the smokin’ fast 9.06 is the quickest quarter mile time run by any Hellcat car, ever.

Tesla news has updates on solar roofs, Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and Supercharging.

Breaking Tesla News Includes Surprise Solar Roof Price, Elon Musk's Letter to Trump, Supercharging

By John Goreham on May 15, 2017 - 9:39AM

This week's Tesla news covers important topics including politics, performance, and a surprise price on solar roofs.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Keeps Manual Rower; 2 Features You Won’t See on the New Crossover

By Denis Flierl on May 15, 2017 - 8:11AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek keeps the 6-speed manual gearbox which is a good thing. There’s 2 features you won’t see on the new crossover.

Dieselgate settlements close books in San Francisco

With V-6 Engine Settlement OK, Judge Closes Books On Dieselgate

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2017 - 6:53AM

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer late last week approved the settlements for 3.0-liter V-6 VW turbodiesels and Robert Bosch as a chapter ended in the Dieselgate scandal.

Forbes Says Subaru Forester Most Likely to Run For Over 250,000 Miles

By Denis Flierl on May 14, 2017 - 8:09AM

Forbes says the new Subaru Forester is one of the top 5 vehicles to run for more than 250,000 miles. What makes it more reliable than others?

2018 Honda Odyssey: You meet the nicest people in a Honda

By Parks McCants on May 13, 2017 - 2:13PM

Admittedly, I’ve spun a headline based on Honda’s iconic buzz phrase of the 1960s. What can I tell you, I’m old school. Our story begins on the Big Island of Hawaii. Aloha!

General Motors, Honda and Toyota roll the dice on a hydrogen fueled future

By Parks McCants on May 13, 2017 - 12:57PM

We read about it in the news, and now see zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles roaming the streets of southern, central, and northern California. Is the fabled “Hydrogen Society” now upon us?

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Why You Should Install a Catback Exhaust on the New Subaru WRX; There’s 2 Other Mods You Need

By Denis Flierl on May 13, 2017 - 9:57AM

Why should you install a performance Catback exhaust on your 2018 Subaru WRX? There’s 4 reasons and 2 other mods you will want.

MPG Testing is a bit of a Mystery: How does your car rank?

By Douglas Stansfield on May 12, 2017 - 10:20PM

A question was raised in the Plug-In Prius Facebook group that questioned why the Toyota Prius Prime was the highest rated MPG car when other PHEV (Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles). The Toyota Prius Prime is rated at 133 mpg combined rating between City and Highway.

How Can You Maximize Your Range in a Nissan Leaf

By Douglas Stansfield on May 12, 2017 - 9:35PM

Make sure you are getting the most out of your Nissan Leaf. Don't leave miles wasted this article will help you understand from a veterans perspective how to maximize range in your Nissan Leaf.

Hyundai Veloster May Be Hot Deal This Month

By Tim Healey on May 12, 2017 - 5:13PM

If you’re looking to join in on the spring car-buying season, you may want to put the Hyundai Veloster on your shopping list.

Hyundai, Kia Recall Moves Forward

By Tim Healey on May 12, 2017 - 3:20PM

South Korea’s government is compelling Hyundai and Kia to move forward with a recall of 240,000 vehicles.

Forbes Declares the Fiat 124 Spider to Be the Best Miata

By Tim Healey on May 12, 2017 - 2:08PM

The Fiat 124 Spider is based on the Mazda Miata platform, and one automotive journalist thinks the 124 Spider is even better than the car it’s based on.

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Exceptional 2017 XC90 SUV continues to drive U.S. sales

By Parks McCants on May 12, 2017 - 1:36PM

Despite an overall market correction for new car sales in the U.S. Swedish maker Volvo recorded a sales uptick for April with its premium 3-row SUV leading the charge. The exceptional, well received 2017 XC90 SUV continues to drive sales for Volvo car.

8 Coupon Code and Voucher Websites for Car Parts and Rentals

By Armen Hareyan on May 12, 2017 - 12:38PM

When you need a deal on your next car rental or when purchasing car parts online you don't have to spend hours on the internet looking for car rental coupon sites. Here are several major places where you can find coupon codes for car rentals or anything related to cars, including parts.

2017 Honda Civic Si a screaming performance bargain for $23,900

By Parks McCants on May 12, 2017 - 11:55AM

I’m happy to admit that I’m one of those auto-journalist that over estimated MSRP for Honda’s latest and greatest Civic Si. Friday, Honda ended price and availability speculation. I find 2017 Civic Si to be a screaming performance bargain as priced.

Audi will introduce its e-tron Sportback as a 2020 model.

VW Continues Electric Blitz with e-tron Sportback Set For Audi in 2020

By Marc Stern on May 12, 2017 - 8:56AM

Volkswagen announced a few months ago that it would have 30 new electric models on the market by 2025. The automaker has kept up its pressure to meet this goal by announcing several electric models late last year and early this year. Audi this week said it would launch the e-tron performance Sportback as a 2020 model. It is based on the concept shown at Shanghai last month.

All-New Subaru Crosstrek Gets More Fun to Drive Thanks to 4 Fresh Improvements

By Denis Flierl on May 12, 2017 - 7:54AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek will be more fun to drive, thanks to 4 fresh improvements.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica - Road Test and Trim Details

Road Test Report 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica 6MT– Affordable fun, but Is This Your Trim?

By John Goreham on May 11, 2017 - 5:24PM

We tested the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Classica, the base model of this fun convertible. It is fun without a doubt, but is it a good value?

Ford Dissects the New 2018 F150 Exterior Design

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2017 - 4:20PM

Ford Motor Company surprised everyone by rolling out the redesigned 2018 F150 at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show and today, the automaker offers a breakdown of the new exterior design cues which allow this half ton pickup to differentiate itself from the 2017 models on sale today.

Diablosport Introduces 2017 Camaro SS, Corvette Stingray and Z06 Tuning Packages

By Patrick Rall on May 11, 2017 - 1:28PM

If you have a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS, Corvette Stingray, Corvette Grand Sport or Corvette Z06 and you would like to add a little more power with the push of a button, you are in luck, as the tuning experts at Diablosport have just rolled out their pre-loaded performance tuning packages for each of those high performance Chevys.

Veloster Leaking Oil? Try OEM Filter

By Tim Healey on May 11, 2017 - 11:17AM

If your Hyundai Veloster is leaking oil, perhaps the solution is simple – make sure you’re using a Hyundai original equipment oil filter.

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Tiny Subaru Reaches 1 Million Vehicle Sales for the First Time; They Thank US Consumers with a New SUV

By Denis Flierl on May 11, 2017 - 8:36AM

Subaru Corporation announced they have reached 1 million vehicles sales for the first time ever. They will thank U.S. consumers with a new SUV.

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126 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicles take to the roads of California

By Parks McCants on May 11, 2017 - 1:23AM

While the headline may not read like a huge sales stride for Honda’s latest and greatest FCEV (hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle) it’s very encouraging to this alternative personal transportation advocate putting it into perspective, that’s huge news.

Honda Civic best selling car to date for 2017

By Parks McCants on May 11, 2017 - 12:24AM

According to American Honda Motor Company, 2017 Civic was the best selling car “by far,” for the first 4 months in 2017. What’s driving Honda Civic sales?

The Jeep Trackhawk could bring Hellcat Power to Australia

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2017 - 4:29PM

Mopar fans in Australia have been clamoring for a right hand drive Hellcat car and while there is no indication that the supercharged Challenger or Charger will soon be offered in that market, it seems likely that the new Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will bring Hellcat power to Aussie dealerships.

Mercedes-Benz Pulls Plug On Certifying 2017 Diesel Vehicles

By Will Maley on May 10, 2017 - 4:22PM

For the past few months, we have been reporting on Mercedes-Benz trying to get their 2017 model year diesel vehicles to be certified by the EPA. We have the latest update on this saga and it isn't good.

A 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 recently smashed the lap time record at the Nurburgring.

Porsche 911 GT3 Smashes Former Best Lap Time At Nurburgring

By Marc Stern on May 10, 2017 - 3:35PM

The 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 set a mark that should stand for at least a year when it smashed the best lap time on the North Loop of the Nurburgring by more than 12 seconds recently. Porsche uses the North Loop, a 14-mile race track to vet its models and their performance.

Toyota Prius fastest-selling car in U.K.

Why the Toyota Prius Tops This List of Fastest-Selling Used Cars

By John Goreham on May 10, 2017 - 2:47PM

Autotrader says that the Prius is the fastest-selling used vehicle in the U.K.

Order Your Chevrolet Corvette Soon to Receive it This Summer

By Patrick Rall on May 10, 2017 - 1:42PM

If you want to order a new Chevrolet Corvette and receive it in time to enjoy this summer, you will want to place your order soon, as all orders received after June 12th will not be slated for production until after the planned Corvette production downtime – so order soon, or wait for your car until at least October.

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