Automotive News (Page 584)

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.

Adversity Doesn’t Keep VW Andretti Red Bull Drivers From Podium

By Marc Stern on June 19, 2017 - 9:55PM

Facing adversity Saturday that knocked one of its two entries out of the competition at the Ottawa Air and Space Museum, the VW Andretti Red Bull World Rallycross team still managed three podium finishes during a weekend of racing. On Sunday, the second day of a doubleheader, Tanner Foust and Scott Speed, the team's drivers had a 1-2 finish. Foust had a podium finish Saturday.

All-Dodge Charger Final Four in Bristol gives DSR 10th Win in 11 Events

By Patrick Rall on June 19, 2017 - 5:14PM

While the Chevrolet Camaro funny cars of John Force Racing were once again quicker in qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, the Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars were a dominant force in eliminations – with an all-Mopar final four leading to DSR’s 10th win in 11 events while Ron Capps grabbed his 5th win of the season.

What's the Result of Another BRZ Versus Miata Comparison

By Tim Healey on June 19, 2017 - 4:26PM

Although one car offers topless motoring and the other doesn’t, that hasn’t stopped car magazines from comparing the Mazda MX-5 Miata and the Subaru BRZ.

The 2017 P-51 is the Most Powerful Roush Mustang Ever

By Patrick Rall on June 19, 2017 - 3:22PM

The folks at Roush have rolled out all of the details for their 2017 P-51 package and with 727 horsepower, it is the most powerful road-going Roush Mustang in the storied history of the high performance tuning company.

Porsche Recalls 17,986 Panameras, Cayennes To Fix Potential Stalling Problem

By Marc Stern on June 19, 2017 - 12:47PM

Porsche has announced the recall of 17,986 2010-12 Panamera and Cayenne models for problems with camshaft adjuster fastening screws. If the screws loosen, the camshaft adjusters may fail, leading to stalling issues.

2 Styling Changes for the 2018 Cadillac XTS make a Huge Difference

By Patrick Rall on June 19, 2017 - 12:30PM

General Motors introduced the 2018 Cadillac XTS this morning and with 2 distinct exterior changes, the new XTS gets a whole lot prettier for the new model year with styling cues from the range-topping CT6.

Tesla News includes Autopilot update, Supercharger Power sources, and Model X safety.

Tesla News Includes Model X Safety, Tesla's "Biggest Screw Up", Superchargers and Solar

By John Goreham on June 19, 2017 - 9:54AM

This week's new on Tesla includes updates on the Supercharger network's power supply, an Autopilot update, and Model X safety.

Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan at Shanghai

Mercedes-Benz Dealers Get Their First Look At A-Class Sedan, Arrives Next Fall

By Will Maley on June 19, 2017 - 9:31AM

Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to launch their next-generation compact lineup beginning with the new A-Class hatchback and sedan. Rumor had it that Mercedes was planning to launch the sedan in the U.S. We now have confirmation of this.

Is it too soon to shop for a used 2016 Mazda Miata?

Is It Too Soon To Shop For Used 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miatas?

By John Goreham on June 19, 2017 - 9:16AM

The new generation of the Mazda MX-6 Miata has been

Video: 2017 Mazda CX-9 Earns Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From IIHS

By John Goreham on June 19, 2017 - 8:53AM

The all-new Mazda CX-9 has just earned the top safety rating from IIHS.

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

Atkinson Rolls His Subaru WRX STI and Still Manages to Keep Racing

By Denis Flierl on June 19, 2017 - 7:33AM

Chris Atkinson is the ultimate competitor. He rolled his Subaru WRX STI Supercar in the Final and kept racing.

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

Atkinson's Subaru WRX STI Supercar Loses Ground at GRC Ottawa; Foust Takes Joker too Late

By Denis Flierl on June 18, 2017 - 8:03AM

The Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercars made progress early at the Canadian Global Rallycross event, but failed to make the podium in the Final.

VW Has No Plans To Bring Newly Introduced Entry-Level Polos To U.S.

By Marc Stern on June 17, 2017 - 10:33PM

Volkswagen late last week introduced its sixth-generation Polo. At the introduction, a key VW sales official told a blogger for Cars and Concepts that there are no plans to bring it to the U.S. Does it make sense to keep it out?

Lyft Gets A $25 Million Investment from Jaguar Land Rover

By Will Maley on June 17, 2017 - 10:34AM

The race to build autonomous vehicles have seen automakers partner up with companies that you might not expect. Case in point is an announcement made this week by Jaguar Land Rover.

How Subaru Outback Proves its Superior AWD Abilities with National Ski Patrol in Winter and Summer

By Denis Flierl on June 17, 2017 - 8:44AM

The Subaru Outback all-wheel-drive wagon proves its worth with the National Ski Patrol in winter and summer. How does it benefit outdoor enthusiasts?

Why is Road And Track Being Negative Towards the MX-5 RF?

By Tim Healey on June 16, 2017 - 4:58PM

A self-proclaimed Mazda Miata fan who also works for Road and Track has picked apart the MX-5 RF.

VW Andretti Team Looks For Good Results As Red Bull Rallycross Goes International

By Marc Stern on June 16, 2017 - 3:39PM

As the Red Bull Global Rallycross pulls into Ottawa for this weekend's proceedings, VW Andretti team drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Faust look to improve on their so-far successful season. At the moment, Speed is leading the championship point hunt, followed by Faust.

Long Tiguan Appears Alongside Standard Model; 3 Rows Standard in Base Model

By Marc Stern on June 16, 2017 - 2:56PM

Volkswagen has, at least, revealed the pricing of the new, longer Tiguan. Though the automaker still is selling the shorter version, it is available alongside the new, longer version. The longer version is about 11 inches longer than its stablemate and is available with three-row seating.

Jesse Rose Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Meet the World's Quickest Dodge Challenger Scat Pack

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2017 - 2:53PM

Today we bring you a look at what we believe to be the quickest Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack in the world, running in the mid 10-second range and aiming for the 9s once owner Jesse Rose is able to get a little better traction.

Corvette LeMans Teams Qualify 6th and 10th in GTEPro, 1st in GTEAm

By Patrick Rall on June 16, 2017 - 12:50PM

Qualifying has been completed for the 2017 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race in France and while things went very well for the top-qualifying Corvette in the GTEAm class, the Balance of Performance adjustments required of the GTEPro Corvette Racing teams pushed from back to 6th and 10th.

Global MX-5 Cup Competes at Indy Tonight

By Tim Healey on June 16, 2017 - 12:20PM

If you want to see some racing hot Mazda Miatas at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, aka the Brickyard, without shelling out a lot of cash for the Indy 500 or the yearly NASCAR event, the global MX-5 Cup is tonight.

Toyota and Tesla’s Partnership – Perspective Missed By Most

The Auto Press Has It All Wrong On Toyota and Tesla's Partnership

By John Goreham on June 16, 2017 - 11:14AM

As the partnership between Toyota and Tesla finally ends, the EV advocacy media and mainstream auto press miss the big picture entirely.

Why Subaru's New STi Ra and BRZ tS Meet with Mixed Reactions

By Max Marck on June 16, 2017 - 10:20AM

Subaru has released its anticipated “RA” limited edition WRX STi. The car, which makes use of Subaru’s “Record Attempt” moniker, previously reserved for cars sold in Japan, will be produced in limited numbers, with just 500 specimens making their way to US. The production car derives its name from Subaru’s WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, which will attempt to set a new record at the Nürburgring in Germany.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Pricing Announced; 3 New Features and Fuel Mileage is Revealed

By Denis Flierl on June 16, 2017 - 7:46AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek pricing, new features and gas mileage is revealed. What new features are coming?

How Does the 2018 Hyundai Kona Drive?

By Tim Healey on June 15, 2017 - 5:21PM

Earlier this week, Hyundai finally took the wraps off of its new Kona B-segment crossover, after months of teasers.

3 Engine Options for the 2018 Ford F150 Detailed with Power Output

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2017 - 2:45PM

We have known since the 2018 Ford F150 was introduced that it would feature an engine lineup with more power than the 2017 models and today, we learned just how much more power the newest F150 will offer when it reaches dealerships later this year.

Hyundai Veloster N Spied Again

By Tim Healey on June 15, 2017 - 12:25PM

We know that the Hyundai Veloster N is coming, but we just don’t know when it's coming and now it's spied again.

Hennessey has sold 12 1000hp Exorcist Camaros, Details on How to Buy (Video)

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2017 - 12:15PM

Since the folks at Hennessey Performance introduced their 1000hp Exorcist package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, it has proven to be very popular, with the company selling a dozen examples of the supercharged muscle car already while also issuing a simple video explaining how interested buyers can get one of their own.

2017 Acura NSX 1st Drive: Experiencing the Splendors of a Hybrid Supercar

By Patrick Rall on June 15, 2017 - 11:10AM

I recently had a chance to spend a few hours driving the 2017 Acura NSX on the open road and on the drag strip, which clearly illustrated the advantages of the hybrid supercar drivetrain in fantastic fashion.

Which is quicker? 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata turbo or 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth?

Performance Matchup: NB MazdaSpeed Miata vs. 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth

By John Goreham on June 15, 2017 - 10:11AM

The Gen-2 MazdaSpeed Miata had a turbocharged engine, six-speed, and excellent handling. How would it compare to today's 2017 Fiat 125 Spider?

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