Automotive News (Page 588)

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.

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.

The 2017 Fiat Spider 124 was not the first to add a turbo and Japanese content.

Think the 2017 Fiat 124 Was the First Turbo Spider With Key Japanese Content? Think Again

By John Goreham on May 31, 2017 - 4:37PM

Just how original is Fiat's 2017 model 124 Spider after all?

Why Did Hyundai Fire an Auto Show Model?

By Tim Healey on May 31, 2017 - 3:53PM

A woman who worked for Hyundai during the New York Auto Show claims she was fired because of her menstrual cycle.

Future Volvo Models May Have Some Help from Lotus

By Will Maley on May 31, 2017 - 2:48PM

With the announcement of Geely buying almost half a stake into Malaysian automaker Proton, there has been a lot speculation of what this could bring forth.

The Lexus RX 450h takes the top award as best green winter vehicle by the New England Motor Press Association.

2017 Lexus RX 450h Favorite Green Winter Vehicle of New England Motor Press

By John Goreham on May 31, 2017 - 2:42PM

The Lexus RX 450h takes the top award as best green winter vehicle by the New England Motor Press Association.

RPM Motorsports Fastest Chevy Camaro ZL1

This is the Quickest 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the World

By Patrick Rall on May 31, 2017 - 1:21PM

Over the past year, we have brought you lots of quarter mile record news for the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, and today we bring you what we believe is the quickest 6th generation Camaro ZL1 – which was also the first new ZL1 in the 9-second range.

2018 Acura RDX Carries Over from 2017 With Two Exceptions

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2017 - 12:57PM

Sometimes great, is good enough. Such is the case with the 2018 Acura RDX. It comes to market this month with no changes to specifications or trim levels, with two exceptions.

800 Horsepower Tomahawk Hyper Electric Car Aims for 2018 Production Date

By Parks McCants on May 31, 2017 - 12:15PM

What’s wrong with this picture? One of thousands of automotive startup companies to come out of this age of battery electric supercars comes yet one more Crowed Funded wonder. Will this super-electric 4 place, make it into production?

New England's favorite drop-top is the 2017 Mazda Miata.

2017 Mazda Miata Named Best Value Convertible By New England Motor Press Association

By John Goreham on May 31, 2017 - 11:58AM

New England's favorite drop-top is the 2017 Mazda Miata.

New Subaru XV (Crosstrek) Enters Australia with 5 Stars; Should You be Surprised?

By Denis Flierl on May 31, 2017 - 7:58AM

The all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek enters Australia with five stars for safety. Should it be a surprise?

2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk L Plus in the mud

5 Reasons Why the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is the Best Midsized Off-Roading SUV

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2017 - 6:59PM

If you are looking for an SUV that serves as a great daily driver while also being able to manage rough dirt roads and deep mud, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk L Plus offers the most bang for your buck – and here are 5 reasons why this midsized SUV is better than any vehicle in the segment when it comes to all-around capabilities.

Subaru Teases the New BRZ STI; When is it Coming?

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2017 - 5:54PM

Subaru teases a new BRZ STI that could be coming sooner than later. What is Subaru’s time frame?

Hyundai’s All-Electric SUV May Start Around $39K

By Tim Healey on May 30, 2017 - 5:38PM

Hyundai has already said that it’s speeding up the timetable for launch of at least one planned long-range SUV.

Meet the World's First 6th Gen Chevrolet Camaro in the 8s - Again

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2017 - 3:38PM

The Fireball Camaro, which was the first 6th gen Chevrolet Camaro in the 10s and the first 6th gen Camaro in the 9s, has become the first new Camaro to run in the 8s – while also becoming the world’s quickest new Camaro and the world’s quickest car powered by a new LT1 V8.

2018 Ford Mustang GT in Royal Crimson in the Wild, Sounded Great

By Patrick Rall on May 30, 2017 - 12:56PM

Last night, I spent some time driving in traffic behind the 2018 Ford Mustang GT test car in Royal Crimson with black trim and a while later, I came out of a restaurant to find the new Motor Company muscle car parked next to my truck – which gave me a chance to snap some clear pictures of the refreshed car in its new exterior hue.

Team EKS, still in the running for the WRC factory championship, had a trouble-plagued weekend and looks forward to the next effort in Norway.

Problems Plague Audi-Team EKS Effort at U.K. Stop on WRC Tour

By Marc Stern on May 30, 2017 - 12:54PM

Mattias Ekstrom, leading the Audi-Team EKS WRC effort, dropped out of first place in the race for championship points with a fifth place finish at the site of the inaugural race 50 years ago in the U.K.

What Happens To Old Mazda Miata Race Cars

By John Goreham on May 30, 2017 - 8:54AM

Mazda Miatas are one of the country's most popular race cars. What happens when they are too old or damaged to race anymore?

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

3 Mistakes Subaru Made with Tribeca they Won't Make with New 3-Row Ascent

By Denis Flierl on May 30, 2017 - 8:10AM

Subaru learned three valuable lessons from the discontinued B9 Tribeca they will change with the new 3-Row Ascent. Will Americans buy it?

After driving 2017 Honda Civic Si, I'm not convinced I need a Type-R

By Parks McCants on May 30, 2017 - 2:28AM

We discovered a superior touring car detailed in Honda performance Civic Si trim. Horsepower and torque while formidable, is but a very small part of what 2017 Civic Si brings to the segment. Simply put,this is the best driving, high performance,Civic offered to date. I'm no longer convinced that I need or want a Type-R.

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