Automotive News (Page 594)

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.

2017 Lexus LS 500h has an advanced hybrid system with impressive output.

2017 Lexus LS 500h Moves the Luxury-Hybrid Class Forward

By John Goreham on March 16, 2017 - 12:20PM

The 2017 Lexus LS 500h has advanced the premium hybrid segment with many improvements.

New Hyundai i30 N Hot Hatch Spotted In Winter Testing

By Dave Ashton on March 16, 2017 - 11:15AM

The hotly anticipated Hyundai i30 N Hot Hatch has been thoroughly captured snow testing before its launch later in the year.

2017 Toyota Prius c changes include style and safety.

2017 Toyota Prius c Sets the Standard For Safety and Styling in Subcompact Segment

By John Goreham on March 16, 2017 - 10:43AM

The 2017 Prius c has changes including styling and standard safety competitors cannot match.

Tesla Model S Owner Tracks And Finds His Stolen Car And Thief With App

By Dave Ashton on March 16, 2017 - 10:41AM

A Tesla model S owner tracked down his stolen vehicle with the help of Tesla's app and GPS tracking system.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 24-hour Nurburgring, Subaru WRX STI NBR

New WRX STI NBR Completes Shakedown and Gets Significant Improvements; Will they Help Subaru Win Again?

By Denis Flierl on March 16, 2017 - 6:57AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX STI Nurburgring Car completes a shakedown at Fuji Speedway, and it gets significant improvements in 3 areas. Will they help Subaru win again?

The All-Electric Corvette GXE hits 209mph

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2017 - 5:36PM

The folks at Genovation recently headed back to the track with their all-electric Corvette GXE and this time out, they were able to beat their previous record of 205.6 miles per hour- hitting a whopping 209mph and setting a new record for the world’s fastest street-legal EV.

Aston Martin CEO Wants More Lagonda Models To Challenge Bentley

By Will Maley on March 15, 2017 - 3:19PM

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer has some big ideas for the Lagonda brand, a marque that was recently revived in 2015 with the limited run Lagonda Taraf sedan.

2017 Ford Mustang Recalled for a Troublesome Driver's Door Handle

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2017 - 2:41PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a compliance recall for the 2017 Mustang over a concern that the driver’s side door handle assembly might not be correctly installed – increasing the chances of the door swinging open in the event of an accident and increasing the likelihood of injury.

Police Search Audi As The Automaker Holds Annual Press Conference

By Marc Stern on March 15, 2017 - 2:15PM

Even as Audi CEO Rupert Stadler discussed the automaker's financial results Wednesday, 70 investigators swooped down on VW, Audi and other sites seeking more evidence in the ongoing Dieselgate scandal.

Mazda Miata Outsells Porsche Boxster By 3 to 1 - Here's How the New 2017 Model Caused That

By John Goreham on March 15, 2017 - 1:56PM

Mazda Miata Sales Leap 46% - Here's How the New 2017 Model Made It Happen.

The Fast and Furious Dodge Charger goes to Auction Tomorrow in Pennsylvania

By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2017 - 1:53PM

The customized Dodge Charger shown above was driven by both Paul Walker and Vin Diesel in the Fast and Furious movie series, and tomorrow it will be sold at the Manheim Xtreme Spring Auction in Pennsylvania – although this isn’t quite the classic Mopar collectable that it appears to be in the movie.

Mazda adds capacity to build more CX-5 crossovers

Mazda Adds Second Plant To Boost Production of Popular CX-5 Crossover

By John Goreham on March 15, 2017 - 1:39PM

Mazda's successin the compact crossover area means more capacity is needed.

Hyundai Veloster Street Turbo Is Limited Only By Numbers

By Dave Ashton on March 15, 2017 - 11:09AM

The limited edition 2016 Hyundai Veloster Street Turbo brings additional styling cues and kit to give that extra bit of credibility.

Cheaper Car Insurance For Tesla Model S Owners If Equipped With Autopilot

By Dave Ashton on March 15, 2017 - 10:06AM

One car insurance company is starting to offer a discount to drivers who use Tesla's Autopilot system.

Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume Discussed Plans For The Mission E recently.

Porsche Chairman Fills In Details On the Electric Mission E

By Marc Stern on March 14, 2017 - 11:39PM

Porsche used the Geneva Motor Show to launch an important future addition to its lineup the Mission E model in the Macan crossover series. Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume discussed the model's details.

Will Chevy Bolt Be As Safe As Prius Prime and Volt?

Will 2017 Chevy Bolt Match Prius Prime and Chevy Volt In IIHS Safety Testing?

By John Goreham on March 14, 2017 - 7:08PM

The 2017 Chevy Bolt is presently being tested for safety. What's your prediction on how it will do vs. the current green car safety leaders.

Ferrari Official Doesn't Despise SUVs, But Admits One from the Prancing Horse Needs to Be Different

By Will Maley on March 14, 2017 - 4:33PM

One automaker that has seem to escape from the SUV craze is Ferrari. Previously, Ferrari CEO Sergio Marchionne said "uou have to shoot me first," when asked about this last year. But it seems there is a slight change of heart.

Ford Focus RS: Averaging 500+ Units Sold per Month

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2017 - 4:07PM

The Ford Focus RS officially went on sale in the US last summer, marking the first time that the RS name has been offered here in the States and since becoming available, Ford has sold more than 3,500 examples of the all-wheel drive, turbocharged hot hatch.

Hellcat Challenger, Charger Flex their Muscles in Geneva

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2017 - 3:00PM

Although the Dodge brand isn’t technically offered in Europe, the Hellcat Challenger and Hellcat Charger are both on display at the ongoing 2017 Geneva Motor Show – allowing the Mopar muscle cars to flex their muscles with help from the European importer responsible for bringing these beasts from the USA.

Why The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq May Be The Most Efficient Hybrid For Sale

By Dave Ashton on March 14, 2017 - 1:23PM

The hybrid vehicle market will start to hot up in the next few years, but is the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq the Best in show at the moment?

Tesla Model 3 Spotted Out In The Wild

By Dave Ashton on March 14, 2017 - 11:04AM

A Tesla Model 3 prototype has been spotted cruising up and down the highway.

Want To Buy A Long Range EV? Try A Used Tesla Model S

By Dave Ashton on March 14, 2017 - 10:35AM

Now may be the time to consider a used EV vehicle in the form of a Tesla Model S if you are looking for a somewhat affordable long range electric car.

Imagining a Midcycle Engine Refresh for the C7 Corvette Stingray

By Patrick Rall on March 14, 2017 - 10:21AM

There has been lots of discussion about new engines coming to the Chevrolet Corvette lineup in the form of new, high performance models, but there is an outside possibility that the Stingray could get a new engine before it gets a new look – albeit a long shot.

New Japan-Spec Forester Reveals Improved Safety-Tech; Will U.S. Consumers See the Upgrades?

By Denis Flierl on March 14, 2017 - 8:03AM

Subaru announced a new Japan-spec Forester and it gets improved safety tech for consumers. Will U.S. buyers see the upgrades?

Bugatti Returns To Its Roots As It Partners With Firms On Super Yacht

By Marc Stern on March 13, 2017 - 11:40PM

Returning, in a way, to its roots Bugatti has partnered with yacht-builder Palmer Johnson to create a sports yacht reminiscent of the one commissioned and built in the 1930s. It was named after Ettore Bugatti's youngest daughter, using her nickname.

This Week Marks the 70th Anniversary of the First Ferrari

By Will Maley on March 13, 2017 - 3:28PM

March 12th is an important date in Ferrari's history.

Modified Dodge Challenger Hellcat vs Modified Cadillac CTS-V on a 1/2-mile Track

By Patrick Rall on March 13, 2017 - 2:49PM

A video from the folks at SRT Autoworks shows a lightly modified Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat taking on a lightly modified Cadillac CTS-V in a half mile roll race – and the supercharged Mopar makes short work of the supercharged GM super-sedan.

Tesla model S vs Chevy Bolt, Too Much Range?

By Dave Ashton on March 13, 2017 - 11:48AM

An interesting question posed in the Tesla forums, points out, 'Does the Bolt have too much range?' Here we discuss the feedback and some of the pros and cons amongst other things.

Base Tesla Model S P100D Vs. a modified P100DL Drag Race, Who Will Win??

By Dave Ashton on March 13, 2017 - 10:21AM

A base model Tesla Model S P100D goes up against a modified Ludicrous P100D to test out weight savings, but which one will come out on top?

Tesla, Inc. news: Collision repair service, batteries for Australia, Chinese sales increases, and a stock update.

Breaking Tesla News Includes Service Upgrades, Help For Australia, China Sales, Stock Update

By John Goreham on March 13, 2017 - 8:27AM

This week's Tesla, Inc. news has updates on collision repair service, batteries for Australia, Chinese sales increases, and a stock update.

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