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.

6th Gen Camaro Posts Best Sales Month in April, Beats Mustang and Challenger

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2017 - 1:04PM

The Chevrolet Camaro posted its best sales month since the 6th generation model hit the streets in late 2015, allowing it to outsell both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger in April – marking the first monthly sales win for the Camaro since October 2016.

Experiencing the Incredible Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event presented by Land Rover

By Patrick Rall on May 5, 2017 - 10:54AM

I was fortunate enough to attend the 2017 Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event presented by Land Rover this past weekend, giving me a chance to see how the British automaker uses one of the most important events in the equestrian world to create an incredible piece of non-traditional advertising.

Where Is the Toyota Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Button Hidden?

By John Goreham on May 5, 2017 - 9:54AM

Many Toyotas on the road today use a reset button to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). We show you where it is and how to use it.

Subaru WRX STI Stays Hot Before Major Revamp; What’s Coming in Future Models?

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2017 - 7:08AM

Subaru’s WRX and WRX STI performance cars are still strong before the 2018 model arrives. What’s coming in future models?

Kentucky Derby Edition Ram 2500 - one of a kind

The Kentucky Derby Winning Trainer gets a Unique Ram 2500

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2017 - 3:28PM

The Ram Truck brand is the official automotive sponsor of the 143rd Kentucky Derby and in addition to the game and glory of being the trainer of the horse which wins the Run for the Roses, the winning trainer will drive home in a uniquely detailed 2017 Ram 2500 Limited.

GM Suspends Corvette Plant Tours - Possibly Retooling for Mid-Engine Production

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2017 - 12:45PM

The National Corvette Museum announced earlier this week that tours at the Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant would be suspended for 18 months beginning on June 16th and while we don’t know the reason, this break could be retooling for a new Corvette – maybe with an engine located behind the seats.

Watch Blockhead Crash His New Pure Red Subaru WRX STI as the Camera Catches Everything

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2017 - 8:13AM

Watch a moron driver crash his new Pure Red Subaru WRX STI as the camera catches everything.

Industry Experts Believe Next Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang to Target ZL1, Not Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2017 - 5:07PM

While we at TorqueNews still haven’t gotten any information from Ford Motor Company to prove that there is definitely a new Shelby GT500 Mustang coming in the near future, a handful of industry insiders believe that the new super-Stang will be an even more powerful road racer, designed to battle the Camaro ZL1 1LE – not the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4Matic+ Estate Edition 1 Is the Most Expensive E-Class

By Will Maley on May 3, 2017 - 3:46PM

Are you someone who has money burning a hole in their pocket? Then Mercedes-Benz may have a model for you.

4 Reasons Why 2017 Hyundai Veloster Sales Slip and What it Means

By Tim Healey on May 3, 2017 - 2:49PM

The 2017 Hyundai Veloster isn’t selling as well as it did last year, at least not through April. Sales of the little three-door sports hatch are down almost 67% year over year. Why?

2017 Toyota Prius Prime Tops EV Sales Charts

EV Sales Shocker -2017 Toyota Prius Prime Passes Volt and Tesla To Be Top-Selling EV In April

By John Goreham on May 3, 2017 - 1:24PM

The 2017 Prius Prime is the top-selling EV in America this month. Why you shouldn't be surprised.

May Camaro of the Month: Shane Rhyne's 1973 Chevrolet Camaro LT-350

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2017 - 1:04PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for May 2016 is this black 1973 LT-350 owned by Shane Rhyne.

Capps' Dodge Charger Wins at Four-Wide Nationals - 5th Win in 6 for DSR

By Patrick Rall on May 3, 2017 - 12:40PM

This past weekend, the NHRA headed to zMAX Dragway in North Carolina for the unique Four-Wide Nationals and when the final funny car race was run – Ron Capps’ Dodge Charger took the class win for the second week in a row, giving Don Schumacher Racing their fifth win in six events this season.

How To Properly Repair Paint Chips On Your Car, Crossover, or Truck

By John Goreham on May 3, 2017 - 11:39AM

Spring is the ideal time to fix small chips from winter road salt and sand. Here's how.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 Subaru Impreza

Subaru’s Revamped Impreza Compact is Sizzling Hot: Who’s Buying it?

By Denis Flierl on May 3, 2017 - 8:04AM

The Subaru Outback and Forester set new sales records. The revamped Impreza is sizzling hot. Who’s buying it?

The Pros and Cons of an Electrified Hyundai Genesis EV

By Tim Healey on May 2, 2017 - 4:06PM

Hyundai has several reasons to go electric with its next Genesis Coupe. Let's look at the choices, types and the brand perspective vs sporting perspective of the next Hyundai Genesis Coupe.

Ken Block Loves His New F150 Raptor, Celebrates Ownership with a Huge Burnout

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2017 - 1:12PM

Ken Block has long been a spokesman for Ford Motor Company so it should come as no surprise that his personal vehicle is a 2017 Ford F150 Raptor, and in the video below, Ken talks about how much he loves his new high performance half ton – celebrating his love of the truck with a gigantic family style burnout.

Erin Sylvester Wins a Land Rover at the Rolex 3-Day Event

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2017 - 10:39AM

American Erin Sylvester turned in a perfect run during the cross country portion of the 2017 Rolex Kentucky 3-Day Event, earning her a free 2-year lease of a 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Breaking Tesla news has Supercharger information, rockets, and gossip.

Breaking Tesla News Includes Superchargers, A Musk Firing, and Rockets

By John Goreham on May 2, 2017 - 10:37AM

This week's Tesla Inc. news has information on Superchargers and spaceships. Plus more gossip.

The Hennessey Exorcist Camaro makes Over 1000hp on the Dyno (Video)

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2017 - 10:32AM

A few weeks back TorqueNews brought you the news of the new Hennessey Exorcist package for the new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and while the original introduction claimed that this high performance drag racing package would offer 1,000bhp – real world dyno results prove that number to be a bit on the low side.

Toyota Prius Prime Outselling Chevy Bolt by 50%

2017 Chevy Bolt Cannot Match Sales Pace of Toyota Prius Plug-in

By John Goreham on May 2, 2017 - 10:15AM

The long-awaited all-electric Chevy Bolt cannot maintain a sales level even close to the Toyota Prius Prime.

April Hellcat of the Month: Glen Watson’s Built Dodge Charger

By Patrick Rall on May 2, 2017 - 9:10AM

The April Hellcat of the Month as picked by the members of the SRT Hellcat Facebook page has picked this beautiful B5 Blue Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, owned by Glen Watson.

2018 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru 3-Row SUV, NYIAS

New Subaru Ascent 3-Row Crossover; 2 Ways it Benefits U.S. Families

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2017 - 7:50AM

Subaru’s new 3-Row Crossover will be a big hit when it arrives next year. How will it benefit U.S. consumers?

Hellcat of the Month December 2016: Rhiannon Layendecker's Supercharged Challenger

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2017 - 11:59PM

The December Hellcat of the Month contest has been completed by the members of the Hellcat Group Facebook page and the black Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat owned by Rhiannon Layendecker was picked by the members as their favorite car in the running.

Tesla gets safety update to meet minimum requirements.

Tesla Adds Auto Braking, But Just To Meet Minimum Requirements

By John Goreham on May 1, 2017 - 11:21AM

Tesla has added automatic emergency braking back to some of its models, but only enough to meet the minimum standards set by IIHS.

Toyota's Tacoma recalled over safety issue related to differential.

Toyota Recalling Virtually All 2016 and 2017 Tacomas - Rear Differential May Lock up

By John Goreham on May 1, 2017 - 9:35AM

A possible differential leak has Toyota recalling all of its 2016 and 2017 Tacomas.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, Patrik Sandell, GRC Memphis

New Subaru WRX STI GRC Cars Have Rough Start; Can they Dig Out of a Hole?

By Denis Flierl on May 1, 2017 - 8:11AM

The new Subaru WRX STI GRC cars got off to a rough start in the season opener. Can they dig themselves out of a hole?

Scott Speed holds onto the lead in Sunday's Memphis World Rallycross action.

Andretti-VW World Rallycross Team Starts Strong With 1-2 Finish in Memphis

By Marc Stern on May 1, 2017 - 12:13AM

Scott Speed and Tanner Foust started off their World Rallycross season in style Sunday as Speed held off Foust to earn his 13th total first place finish while Foust took second and the points for that position. The Memphis competition was the first race of the season.

Honda earns Kelley Blue Book “Best Value Brand” 3 years running

By Parks McCants on April 30, 2017 - 3:29PM

With some very good competition in every segment that Honda sells cars, crossovers, and SUVs, the brand that has effectively reinvented its entire lineup in the past 24 months, nails KBB’s “Best Value Brand” (non-luxury) for the 3rd year running.

So, you think only humans can be movie heroes? Audi Lunar Rovers can and do, as well

Audi’s Moon Rover Not Only Has Lunar Mission But It’s Also A Movie Star

By Marc Stern on April 29, 2017 - 11:46PM

Wait a minute! When did an Audi Lunar Rover become the hero of a movie? Oh, it never has, has it? Well, think again, because "Alien: Covenant" uses one quite successfully -- honestly.

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