Automotive News (Page 592)

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.

Dodge Charger is the Most Popular American Car among Recent College Grads

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2017 - 3:08PM

The Dodge Charger is the most popular American vehicle among recent college graduates while also being the most popular vehicle overall at one of America’s most prestigious public universities.

Volvo Teams Up With Google For Next-Gen Infotainment System

By Will Maley on May 16, 2017 - 2:31PM

Infotainment systems found in vehicles tend to range from ok to downright terrible in terms of usability. But one automaker is trying to improve this by partnering with a tech company.

LMR Chases the 6th Gen Camaro Quarter Mile Record with "Ominous"

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2017 - 1:16PM

2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS owner Garry Means has teamed up with the crew at Late Model Racecraft to go after the 6th generation Camaro ¼ mile record and this stroked, cammed and supercharged Chevy muscle car is currently the second quickest 6th gen Camaro in the world – after just four tuning runs.

Why the 2017 Kia Soul Turbo Could Be a Problem for the Veloster

By Tim Healey on May 16, 2017 - 12:14PM

The Hyundai Veloster and Kia Soul have a lot in common.

5 Cars College Grads Are Leaving Behind At Graduation.

5 Cars College Grads Are Breaking Up With Upon Graduation & 5 They Now Love

By John Goreham on May 16, 2017 - 11:02AM

Graduation is a life milestone. Here are the five cars college grads are walking away from and five they are running to.

Why Higgins Couldn’t Wait to Get Revenge Against Pastrana’s Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2017 - 7:57AM

David Higgins gets revenge against Pastrana’s Subaru WRX STI at Olympus Rally. No way he loses again.

Audi has added a number of Q5s and Q7s to its fuel pump recall

Nearly 300,000 Audis, Porsches Added To Fuel Pump Recall

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2017 - 9:53PM

Volkswagen has expanded a fuel pump recall to add nearly 300,000 Audi and Porsche crossovers to the 142,000 first recalled in 2016.

The HPE850 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Runs a 10.54 Quarter Mile

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2017 - 5:04PM

The Hennessey Performance HPE850 package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 lifts the output to 858 horsepower, which when mated with the lightning-quick 10-speed automatic transmission makes this new Chevy muscle car a solid 10.50 quarter mile machine.

2018 Ford Mustang Ordering and Production Arrives Online

By Patrick Rall on May 15, 2017 - 4:14PM

While the Motor Company hasn’t offered any official word as to when the refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang will go on sale, information posted on the automotive fleet management website Donlen suggests that the 2018 models could be available for order in July, and the first units could arrive in October.

Why the Mazda Miata Makes a Great Vintage Racer

By Tim Healey on May 15, 2017 - 4:05PM

Spec Miatas make for great race cars. In other news, the sun rises in the east.

Guess which company's EVs have moved to the top of the sales heap since he took over?

Akio Toyoda Takes Over EVs at Toyota - Can He Rival Elon Musk and Mary Barra?

By John Goreham on May 15, 2017 - 3:21PM

Akio Toyoda himself leads the EV effort at Toyota. It's hard to argue with his results so far.

Next Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class To Become A Fastback

By Will Maley on May 15, 2017 - 3:05PM

With the next-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class getting a sedan variant, this leaves the CLA-Class in a precarious position. There will be two sedans of the same size sitting on dealers and one could eat into the other's sales. It seems Mercedes has a solution.

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.

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