Automotive News (Page 585)

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.

2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

How Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD Dominates Global Sales Outselling Audi’s Quattro

By Denis Flierl on June 15, 2017 - 8:06AM

Tiny Subaru is the number one selling all-wheel-drive automaker in the world beating Audi who is number two. How do they beat larger automakers like Audi?

Audi Launches A5/S5 Sportback for Owners ‘Who Don’t Want An SUV’

By Marc Stern on June 15, 2017 - 4:02AM

Audi has launched a new pair of "Sportbacks." Roomier than a sedan, they are available to those people who are just not ready to commit to an SUV or crossover.

2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake Breaks Cover, Arrives In North America This Winter

By Will Maley on June 14, 2017 - 4:10PM

After hinting and teasing for months, Jaguar unveiled the 2018 XF Sportbrake. The best part? It will be arriving in North America this winter.

Taking a Guess at the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT Pricing

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2017 - 4:09PM

Since the news of the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT was announced a few months back, we have been peppered with questions focusing on the pricing of the high performance SUV and while we don’t have any concrete numbers thus far – we can take some guesses about the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT pricing based on the pricing of the closely related Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT and the other Dodge models.

Hyundai Finally Unveils Kona and Here Are The Key Features

By Tim Healey on June 14, 2017 - 1:02PM

The new Hyundai Kona is finally here. Hyundai took the wraps off the upcoming Kona subcompact crossover SUV after teasing it for months. It’s slated to go on sale in South Korea first, followed by North America and Europe.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Owners File Class-Action Lawsuit over Cooling Issues

By Patrick Rall on June 14, 2017 - 1:00PM

The Seattle-based law firm Hagens Berman has filed a class-action lawsuit against General Motors on the behalf of 2015-2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 owners over the well-known cooling issues which can force the supercharged supercar into Limp Mode – hindering the track abilities while possibly creating a safety hazard on the road or the track.

Volvo models fail to make IIHS list of safest vehicles.

Volvo Models Dropping From IIHS Lists of Safest Vehicles

By John Goreham on June 14, 2017 - 12:19PM

Volvo vehicles do not rank high in real-world crash safety data according to this report by IIHS.

IIHS tests crossover and SUV headlights. Three Toyotas pass and one fails.

Three Safety Passes and One Fail For Toyota SUVs and Crossovers

By John Goreham on June 14, 2017 - 11:36AM

IIHS tests crossover and SUV headlights. Three Toyotas pass and one fails.

2018 Honda Civic Type-R Now Available, MSRP Verified

By Parks McCants on June 14, 2017 - 11:02AM

After two years of anticipation, Honda’s U.S. specification 2018 Civic Type-R was released for sale Wednesday, June 14, with a surprisingly reasonable MSRP, for the most powerful Honda ever released for retail sale in the U.S..

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, EVO, Evolution SUV

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Replacement Will be an Evolution Performance SUV

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2017 - 8:22AM

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is gone forever, but the nameplate will be revived as a performance SUV by the Japanese automaker.

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA, NBR Special, 2000 WRX STi Type RA S201

Don’t Expect New WRX STI Type RA to be a Valuable Collector Car

By Denis Flierl on June 14, 2017 - 7:54AM

The new 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR won’t likely be a collector car. What did a 2000 WRX STi Type RA S201 recently sell for?

Like U.S. market, Overseas Aftermarket Provides VW Amarok With Many Fine Options

By Marc Stern on June 13, 2017 - 11:01PM

Though there have been rumblings that Volkswagen's mid-sized pickup was headed for the U.S., that is not the case, says the automaker. Meantime, the overseas aftermarket provides VW Amarok buyers with a wide variety of canopies, window screens and tints, like the U.S. aftermarket. And, for the same reason, to allow buyers to tailor their pickups to make them unique.

More Than Half of Midsize SUV Headlights Rate Poorly in IIHS Testing

By Tim Healey on June 13, 2017 - 5:59PM

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) did some testing of midsize SUV headlights, and the results were dismal.

The Chevrolet Corvette is America's Most American-Made Car

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2017 - 3:25PM

A study conducted by American University in Washington DC has found that the Chevrolet Corvette is America’s most American-made car, marking the 4th year in a row that America’s historic sports car has claimed that title.

Rumored: Polestar Could Be Building Standalone Performance EVs

By Will Maley on June 13, 2017 - 3:08PM

Polestar is best known for building fast Volvos. But a new report says they could be doing more.

2017 Lexus ES 350 earns spot on U.S. News Autos Best List

Why the 2017 Lexus ES 350 Was Just Named a Best Car to Buy Right Now by U.S. News Autos

By John Goreham on June 13, 2017 - 12:36PM

We look past the obvious to learn why U.S. News Autos just put the Lexus ES 350 on its list of Best Cars to Buy Right Now.

A Ranger Raptor inspired by the F150 Raptor is a Great Idea

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2017 - 11:51AM

There have long been rumors of a Ford Ranger off-road performance package similar to the F150 Raptor and with first-hand accounts from people who claim to have witnessed a “Ranger Raptor” test truck on the road, the prospect of seeing a high performance midsized Ford truck is pretty exciting.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Forester, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Has Been All About Love, Now They Want to Make You Smile

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2017 - 8:15AM

The new Subaru Corporation has been all about “love”, now they want to make you smile. How will they do it?

Honda Takes 2018 Fit to Next Level With an Injection of ‘Sportitude’

By Parks McCants on June 13, 2017 - 1:24AM

American Honda rolled out a teaser announcement as to a major refreshed 2018 Honda Fit offering, featuring not only expanded active safety features, but an edgy looking “sport” edition. Can a mainstream subcompact Honda economy hatchback be sporty?

Owners of 2014 Chevrolet Silverados are furious they can't get their AC fixed

By Mary Conway on June 12, 2017 - 10:55PM

Dozens of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado owners have contacted us over their frustration about their trucks' air conditioning problems. Owners say that they are unable to get their trucks fixed properly.

Volkswagen sales continued their increase in May.

Volkswagen continues global recovery in May with 513,500 deliveries

By Marc Stern on June 12, 2017 - 6:22PM

Volkswagen continued to keep its global pace in May with growth of 3.5 percent. For the month, the carmaker delivered 513,500 vehicles. Tiguan proved strong in Europe.

2018 Ford F150 MSRP Starts $270 Higher than 2017

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2017 - 4:26PM

The 2018 Ford F150 gets a new look, more power and more efficient drivetrains, but these new features come with a relatively low price increase from 2017, with the 2018 models starting just $270 more than the trucks at dealerships today.

All-Dodge Charger Funny Car Finals leads to 7th Straight Win for DSR

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2017 - 3:22PM

This past weekend Ron Capps and Jack Beckman squared off in their Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger funny cars – each beating a John Force Racing Camaro in the semifinals – leading to the 7th straight win for Don Schumacher Racing and the team’s 9th win in 10 events.

Image: Mazda Miata Racer After Parts Scavenging

By John Goreham on June 12, 2017 - 2:52PM

Ever wonder what can be salvaged after a Mazda Miata race car lives out its useful life? This image explains it.

Chevrolet Corvette Team Hit with BoP Penalty for LeMans Qualifying

By Patrick Rall on June 12, 2017 - 12:29PM

After leading the GTEPro field at the first practice session for the 2017 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race, the Chevrolet Corvette team has been penalized under the FIA Balance of Performance rule – effectively reducing the power potential of the C7R engine.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Mazda RX-8?

By Tim Healey on June 12, 2017 - 12:09PM

Jalopnik thinks now is a good time to buy a Mazda RX-8, here is why its editor thinks it is.

Tesla news includes Model 3 production, Semi, and Model Y.

Tesla Model 3, Semi Truck, Model Y, and Big Insurance Rate Increases

By John Goreham on June 12, 2017 - 11:16AM

We update all the news on Tesla's exciting new products and developments.

2018 Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado

Nissan Frontier Attack Concept Previews Potential New Production Model

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2017 - 8:18AM

Nissan unveils a new Frontier Attack Concept at the Buenos Aires Auto Show. Does it preview a new global production model?

2018 Subaru Forester, 2019 Subaru Forester, Black Edition

Why Global Consumers Will Choose these Top 3 Colors on their New 2018 Forester

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2017 - 8:00AM

Consumers around the globe are the same when it comes to choosing a color on their 2018 Subaru Forester. What are the top 3 colors?

Honda Commits to Level 4 Autonomous Driving Within 8 Model Years

By Parks McCants on June 11, 2017 - 4:43PM

Auto manufacturers remain cautious as to rolling out fully automated cars to the driving public. The reasoning is sound -- the driving public and infrastructure is not ready for it. Read why.

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