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.

Rumor Says Tesla To Send One Model 3 To Each Showroom In Following Priority

By Armen Hareyan on July 18, 2017 - 7:49PM

Tesla Model 3 reservation holders hope and expect that they will have an opportunity to test driver their EVs before completing their orders. And there is a rumor that Tesla will soon have one Model 3 vehicle in each showroom with the following details.

Screamin’ Summer Deals Available on the Mazda Miata

By Tim Healey on July 18, 2017 - 5:32PM

Summertime is a good time for new-car deals, and a good time to drive a convertible like the Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Chrysler is hoping drivers use a 2017 Pacifica to get to Sesame Street

By Mary Conway on July 18, 2017 - 4:45PM

Chrysler and Sesame Street are teaming up to teach drivers about safety features in the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. Sesame Street defends taking the sponsorship saying it will help the childrens' show stay nonprofit.

Another Day, Another Tuned Miata

By Tim Healey on July 18, 2017 - 3:43PM

How does a Miata with more than 500 horsepower sound?

Serviceman Gives Credit to His New Subaru WRX for Saving His Life

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2017 - 1:39PM

A serviceman gives credit to his new 2017 Subaru WRX for protecting him after a horrific accident. Here’s how a performance car saved this driver’s life.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV

2018 Subaru Crosstrek’s Paint is Barely Dry; A New Hybrid is Coming Next

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2017 - 8:42AM

The new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek just made its press launch in South Dakota and its paint is barely dry. When will the new Crosstrek hybrid arrive?

VW sets sights on Tesla’s Model 3 with its I.D. series

By Marc Stern on July 18, 2017 - 12:04AM

Volkswagen's marketing campaign for the I.D. electric series is becoming clear as the automaker has slated the I.D. hatch, Crozz and Buzz to take on Tesla Model 3.

2018 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier

Next-Generation Nissan Frontier Info Leaked; A New 2.8L Turbo-Diesel is Coming

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2017 - 3:29PM

Information is coming out on the next-generation Nissan Frontier pickup. A new turbo diesel variant will be offered.

Top 10 Reasons Why Tesla Model 3 Will Be Remembered Like iPhone

By Armen Hareyan on July 17, 2017 - 2:36PM

Here are the top 10 reasons why Alex Guberman, the host and founder of Everything Tesla YouTube channel thinks the Model will be remembered as the iPhone of the car industry.

2018 Accord punctuates Honda’s design directive for next decade.

By Parks McCants on July 17, 2017 - 11:35AM

In an automotive world of 5 to 7 year design cycles, what was revealed to the world from Detroit last week, sets the stage for future forward Honda engineering, body design, and advanced driver to car personal electronic connectivity and active safety features. There’s more to 2018 Honda Accord than meets the eye.

Subaru WRX. Baby Driver movie, Sony, computer generated imagery, CGI

‘Baby-Driver’ Stunt-Man Says Subaru WRX Get-Away Scenes Were Real, Not CGI

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2017 - 7:59AM

The film “Baby Driver”, features a Subaru WRX, and the driving scenes were real, not computer generated imagery. Does your favorite car movie use CGI?

Shaking off Dieselgate, Volkswagen June sales continue their momentum

By Marc Stern on July 16, 2017 - 11:47PM

Volkswagen is moving past Dieselgate in most of the world as sales continue to increase in June. The automaker reported that for the half-year, ending in June, the automaker delivered 2,935,100 vehicles, an increase over the same period last year.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru EV, electrification, Subaru Crosstrek PHEV

Subaru Chief Says No to Driverless Cars; Says Yes to Accident-Free [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2017 - 8:04AM

Subaru aims to create accident-free cars not driverless cars. Take that, Apple! Would you buy a self-driving car?

What Would It Take To Sell Your Tesla Model 3 And at What Price

By Armen Hareyan on July 15, 2017 - 11:25AM

As the interest in Tesla Model 3 grows to sky high there is a discussion on Tesla Forum where members and enthusiasts talk about what it would take to sell your Tesla Model 3 and for how much. Some of them refer to the reservations while others talk about the real car which has already rolled off the assembly line this month.

Your 2013-2016 Honda Accord may be subject to latest component recall

By Parks McCants on July 15, 2017 - 10:24AM

Thousands of components, hundreds of part suppliers, the modern engineering wonder that is the car, while good, is man made and subject to flaws. Is your 2013 through 2016 Honda Accord impacted by the latest round of safety related component recall?

2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA

Subaru STI Type RA NBR Runs a WRX-Sourced 2.0-liter; Why Prodrive Uses it to Set a New Record [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 15, 2017 - 7:41AM

The 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special runs the WRX-sourced EJ20 2.0-liter Mill. Why does Prodrive use this engine over the EJ25 powerplant to set a new Nurburgring record?

Why is VW dropping Touareg from its lineup? Slow sales and new models

By Marc Stern on July 15, 2017 - 12:00AM

After years of sluggish sales, Volkswagen has decided to kick the upscale, mid-sized crossover out of the lineup. Its replacements are already there, the three-row crossover Atlas and the long Tiguan, another three-row crossover. The current Tiguan, shown above, will remain as a sales partner to the long Tiguan, as the Tiguan Limited.

Mazda Builds the Safest Cars on the Road Today, According to Agency

By Tim Healey on July 14, 2017 - 6:35PM

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Mazda has the safest car line right now.

One image that defines the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road perfectly.

One Perfect Image Explains the Allure of the Toyota Tacoma Off-Road Pickup

By John Goreham on July 14, 2017 - 2:56PM

Automakers spend billions trying to convey their image of how their cars and trucks might be used. One owner did it better.

Gray Tesla Model 3 With a Camera on The Top Spotted in Palo Alto Area

By Armen Hareyan on July 14, 2017 - 1:18PM

I don't think we have seen a gray color Tesla Model 3 so far. Here is one spotted yesterday near the headquarters, but what is it on the top, a camera?

C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 'Ring Videos Confirm an Automatic Transmission

By Patrick Rall on July 14, 2017 - 12:59PM

While it seems likely that the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (should it carry that name) will have a quick-shifting automatic transmission, the videos showing was is believed to be the next super-Vette storming around the Nürburgring confirms that a self-shifting transmission as at least being considered – if its not already a sure thing.

2017 Toyota Prius still winning the most sales and awards among green cars.

U.S. News & World Report Names 2017 Toyota Prius a "Best Car For the Money"

By John Goreham on July 14, 2017 - 12:16PM

Don't count out the Toyota Prius yet. It is still winning awards in addition to the lion's share of green car sales in America.

TorqueNews Was Right: Utility Companies Will Pay for Nissan Leaf and EVs

By Armen Hareyan on July 14, 2017 - 10:47AM

Two weeks ago when TorqueNews published a story predicting that Utility companies will pay for the 2017 Nissan Leaf and that could be a start of a new huge trend, few probably believed it. Now we have the second utility company offering its customers Huge discounts on Nissan Leaf. These people will by more electricity from the company eventually, instead of buying gas from gas stations.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

Aging Nissan Frontier is the Most-Googled Vehicle in Tennessee; What about Tacoma, Colorado and Ridgeline?

By Denis Flierl on July 14, 2017 - 10:25AM

The 2017 Nissan Frontier is the most-Googled vehicle in Tennessee. What about Toyota Tacoma, Chevy Colorado and Honda Ridgeline?

Rare Glimpse of 2018 Nissan Leaf Interior and Side Images

By Armen Hareyan on July 14, 2017 - 9:52AM

These 2018 Nissan Leaf images where snapped yesterday in Anderson, SC and the Nissan guys were really nice to the photographer allowing a rare glimpse of the interior, which you can see from the side view image, trunk, front and rear of the 2018 Nissan Leaf. We also have a rare description of the interior.

2018 Subaru Outback, 2018 Subaru Legacy, 6-speed manual transmission option

Subaru’s Canadian-Spec Outback and Legacy are Here; Where’s the 6-Speed Manual?

By Denis Flierl on July 14, 2017 - 7:57AM

The Canadian-spec 2018 Subaru Outback and Legacy models have arrived but the 6-speed gearbox is missing. Would you buy a manual transmission if it were still offered?

Hyundai i30 N Unveiled, but We May not Get It in USA

By Tim Healey on July 14, 2017 - 2:14AM

We likely won’t be getting the Hyundai i30 N in the United States.

Cano and Sweeney with the Corvette Grand Sport

MLB All-Star Game MVP Robinson Cano Wins a Corvette Grand Sport

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2017 - 3:26PM

Seattle Mariners’ second basemen Robinson Cano drove away with a brand new Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on Tuesday after being named the Most Valuable Player of the 2017 MLB All-Star Game in Miami – opting for the sleek sports car over a new Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.

Here’s How Crossover Buyers Win Big Now with Subaru’s Secret Test Facility

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2017 - 3:07PM

Are you buying a new crossover this year? Subaru takes their vehicle testing seriously and here’s how you win big.

The Dodge Viper Plant Closes Forever on August 31st

By Patrick Rall on July 13, 2017 - 1:28PM

The Connor Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit, where the vast majority of Dodge Viper supercars have been built, will close its doors forever on August 31st as production of the Viper comes to an end – meaning that the Viper only has about 7 weeks left in its glorious existence.

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