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.

Chevy Bolt vs Chevy Volt - Is Chevy Bolt Going to Cannibalize on Chevy Volt Sales?

By Douglas Stansfield on March 27, 2017 - 11:56AM

Is the Chevy Bolt going to cannibalize on Chevy Volt sales? It seems like GM is actually competing with itself when you look at the deliverables of these two vehicles in my opinion. At the moment, we have 40 to 50 miles of electric range with the 2017 Chevy Volt and 240 miles of EV Range in the Chevy Bolt.

High Horse Performance sets another Dodge Hellcat 1/4-mile Record

By Patrick Rall on March 27, 2017 - 11:14AM

This past weekend at Cecil County Dragway in Maryland, the High Horse Performance team brought their familiar white Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat out for the first time of the season and the results were very good – with Josh Schwartz and the Top Cat Challenger setting the new record for the world’s quickest Hellcat car.

Snow Slows Rear Drive Subaru BRZ GT300; Why Doesn’t STI Add AWD?

By Denis Flierl on March 27, 2017 - 7:18AM

Snow at the first race of the SUPER GT season slowed the Subaru BRZ GT300 race car. Why doesn’t Subaru make the coupe AWD?

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Presents Exceptional 2-Row value

By Parks McCants on March 26, 2017 - 7:58PM

It’s not often that a manufacturer lends a less than fully loaded car or light truck offering to a journalist for drive review, so I rented one, and set out on an 800 mile, 24 hour turnaround in the rain. I learned a thing or two as to Santa Fe Sports, front-wheel-drive road worthiness, mostly good.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Offtrax, Subaru XV Winter Challenge

Subaru Builds the New Crosstrek for Urban Adventure-Seekers; Offtrax Shows You Why

By Denis Flierl on March 26, 2017 - 8:31AM

Why is the new Subaru Crosstrek built for urban adventure-seekers? Our Canadian Offtrax friends show you why.

Tesla Model S And X Could Save You From When Gas Runs Out

By Dave Ashton on March 24, 2017 - 12:01PM

With all the cool gadgets and modern technology inside the Tesla Model X, it could be just the vehicle to safeguard you in the next apocalypse.

Prius owner reviews the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

What Does a Three-Time Prius Owner Think of the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid?

By John Goreham on March 24, 2017 - 9:44AM

A long-time Toyota Prius driver tries out the Hyundai Ioniq and shares his thoughts on the new hybrid.

Subaru Builds New Forester S Limited for Russia; 2.0XT Looks Without the Extra Price Tag

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2017 - 8:05AM

Subaru is building Russia a new 2017 Forester S Limited model. It gets the 2.0XT looks without the extra price tag.

Mercedes-AMG E43 Sedan for Victoria Police

Mercedes-AMG E43 Enters the Police Force

By Will Maley on March 23, 2017 - 3:42PM

The Victoria Police have an all new member for their highway patrol and it wears a three-pointed star.

C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Caught Testing at Laguna Seca

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2017 - 3:41PM

Three new videos have arrived on YouTube showing what is believed to be the C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 doing some testing at the historic Laguna Seca Raceway in California, with and without the huge rear spoiler that we have seen on some of the other spy shots and videos of the test mules in action.

Lexus tops Audi and Jaguar in sustomer service again

Lexus Takes Back Top Customer Satisfaction Spot From Jaguar and Audi for 2017

By John Goreham on March 23, 2017 - 2:31PM

Luxus regains the top spot on J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Index.

Shelby GT350 Mustang Owners Suing Ford for Overheating Issues on the Track

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2017 - 1:11PM

The law firm Hagens Berman announced yesterday that in cooperation with Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, they will be representing a group of 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang owners who have filed a class action suit against Ford Motor Company due to the fact that their muscle cars are prone to overheating transmissions and differentials – forcing the car into limp mode and putting the drivers at risk.

The Best Way To Detail Your Hyundai Veloster Turbo

By Dave Ashton on March 23, 2017 - 12:25PM

There are many examples of products on the market and processes for the best way to detail your car, but one Veloster forum post gives great insight into how to get the best detailing from your Veloster.

2017 Honda CR-V Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Rating

By Parks McCants on March 23, 2017 - 12:12PM

The reinvented 2017 Honda CRV SUV earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Rating when equipped with Honda Sensing ™. We lake a closer look at CR-V., and what it takes to earn the highest crash-safety rating in the land.

Tesla Owners Still Love Their Model S and Model X After Faults

By Dave Ashton on March 23, 2017 - 10:56AM

Tesla vehicle owners seem to be the rare breed that still love their cars despite problems.

Meet the couple with his and hers Lexus RX 350 crossovers.

Safety of Key Importance to Crazy Couple With His and Hers Lexus RX 350 Crossovers

By John Goreham on March 23, 2017 - 10:24AM

This kooky couple ended up with two very similar, but not identical Lexus RX 350 crossovers in their driveway. Here's how it happened.

2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX STI, Bobsled run

NEW VIDEO: Subaru WRX STI’s Insane Bobsled Run; A Behind the Scenes Look

By Denis Flierl on March 23, 2017 - 7:11AM

Watch a new behind the scenes video of the Subaru WRX STI’s insane bobsled run.

Mazda releases price and image of Hardtop for Miata it will not sell you.

The Factory-Direct Hardtop For Your 2016 or 2017 Miata Mazda Won't Sell You

By John Goreham on March 22, 2017 - 4:18PM

Mazda has a sweet factory hardtop for your ND Miata that it won't let you buy.

Corvette Racing Wins 3rd Straight 12 Hours of Sebring

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2017 - 3:34PM

While a trio of Cadillac prototype racecars took the top three spots in the overall race to the checkered flag at the 2017 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race, the #3 Chevrolet Corvette drove to victory in the GT LeMans class – giving Corvette Racing its 3rd straight GTLM win at Sebring.

Maserati Announces Recall For Levante Due To the Gearbox

By Will Maley on March 22, 2017 - 3:03PM

It seems lately that we have been writing a lot of stories about Maserati recalling one or many of their models. Sadly, this trend continues as the Italian automaker announced another recall.

Ride Along with the Ford F150 Raptor in the Baja 1000

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2017 - 1:36PM

Ford Motor Company has released a cool new documentary-type video discussing the F150 Raptor’s strong efforts in the 2016 Baja 1000 with both 360-degree and virtual reality format – giving us all a chance to ride along with the Raptor as it makes its way through one of the world’s most grueling off-road races.

Owners modify Lexus RC F with exhaust and other parts.

VIDEO: Lexus RC F Performance Coupe Becoming Popular Platform For Tuning and Exhaust Modifications

By John Goreham on March 22, 2017 - 12:55PM

The V8 powered Lexus RC F and its RC 200t and RC 350 counterparts are being modified by many owners.

Tesla Model 3 Release May Be Delayed Until 2018

By Dave Ashton on March 22, 2017 - 12:44PM

Recently, Goldman Sachs downgraded Tesla stocks believing they wouldn't be able to ship the Model 3 on time. However, Tesla fans are optimistic 80,000 Model 3's will be released this year. With such an optimistic schedule this year, we will look into the details surrounding the model 3 released details and numbers.

Tesla Could Make The Next Generation Of Cop Cars

By Dave Ashton on March 22, 2017 - 11:22AM

London, UK are planning to upgrade their police vehicles to become more environmentally friendly, which could just be the right opportunity for Tesla.

2017 Ram Trucks get a New Two-Tone Exterior Look

By Patrick Rall on March 22, 2017 - 10:24AM

This morning at the Dallas Auto Show, FCA’s Ram Truck brand announced that starting later this year, trucks finished with the Laramie Longhorn package will get a new two-tone exterior look – with the White Gold found along the bottom of the trucks being replaced by a new dark brown with a fairly strange name.

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

Here's How Patrik Sandell Prepares for Subaru WRX STI GRC Challenge; It’s a Bit Unconventional

By Denis Flierl on March 22, 2017 - 8:01AM

How does Patrik Sandell prepare for his new challenge in the Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross car? It’s a bit unconventional.

Aston Martin Drops Rapide's Gas Engine for 2018

By Will Maley on March 21, 2017 - 3:59PM

Starting next year, you will not be able to get an Aston Martin Rapide with a V12 engine.

Genovation Corvette with the Space shuttle

Genovation All-Electric Corvette gets Carbon Fiber Wheels

By Patrick Rall on March 21, 2017 - 2:53PM

After discussing how the all-electric Chevrolet Corvette Z06 named the Genovation GXE hit a whopping 209 miles per hour last week – making it the fastest road-going electric vehicle in the world – the company behind that record-setting EV announced that the run was made on carbon fiber wheels which will also be included on their production models.

Review: 2017 Toyota Corolla iM offers exceptional value.

2017 Toyota Corolla iM - Hard To Beat At $20K

By John Goreham on March 21, 2017 - 2:20PM

We spent some quality time with the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM and found much to love about this high-value hatchback.

Testing The Hyundai Tucson Pedestrian Detection and Emergency Braking The Wrong Way

By Dave Ashton on March 21, 2017 - 12:50PM

This video shows how well the Hyundai pedestrian detection and emergency braking system works just not in the safest manner.

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