Automotive News (Page 623)

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.

Toyota and Ford Announce Infotainment Consortium

Toyota Ford Subaru Mazda Team Up To Standardize Phone-Vehicle Interface

By John Goreham on January 4, 2017 - 9:54AM

Finally, automakers are talking about making the inputs and outputs of our in-car infotainment standard.

Faraday Future Release 2.39 Second Vehicle. Can It Challenge Tesla?

By Dave Ashton on January 4, 2017 - 9:18AM

Faraday Future released 'a new species' of electric vehicle at CES yesterday which claims to have it all from blinding speed, luxury and futuristic tech.

Nissan Qashqai, new Nissan compact crossover

Nissan Qashqai Banned From South Korea for Emissions Cheating; BMW and Porsche are Also Involved

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2017 - 7:59AM

10 Nissan, BMW, Porsche models are banned from South Korea for emissions cheating. One is the popular Nissan Qashqai compact crossover coming to US shores.

Watch Subaru Forester Extreme Off-Roading Subariada Style [Video]

By Denis Flierl on January 4, 2017 - 7:42AM

The Subaru Forester is a popular all-wheel-drive vehicle all over the globe. Watch the Subariada group take an extreme off-road trip into Georgia.

Although this is a teaser shot from Audi, the Q8 large crossover shown is the real thing.

Spy Photos Show Audi Q8 Going Through Its Paces In Finland

By Marc Stern on January 3, 2017 - 9:29PM

Spy photos have shown that when Audi debuts its "near-production concept" Q8 large crossover at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week is much more than just a concept car, it's the real thing.

Chrysler unveils the Portal minivan for millennials

By Mary Conway on January 3, 2017 - 8:11PM

Chrysler unveils its electric minivan concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The vehicle is described as being designed by millennials for millennials. It can be self-driving.

Build Your 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona Online Now

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2017 - 4:39PM

The new 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona adds appearance and performance goodies to the Charger R/T and the Charger Scat Pack – and with the arrival of the 2017 Charger build page on Dodge.com, you can build your new Daytona or Daytona 392 online now.

January Camaro of the Month: Richard Sloan's Blown 1968 Camaro

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2017 - 3:56PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for January 2017 is the gorgeous, blown-big block-powered 1968 Chevrolet Camaro shown above – which is owned by Richard Sloan.

Acura's Precision Performance takes maker way beyond NSX in 2017

By Parks McCants on January 3, 2017 - 3:11PM

Honda’s luxury performance division experienced a sales bump or two in 2016. Although MDX and RDX continued to sell well in the 2 and 3 row premium SUV segment, car sales were a bit flat, despite the introduction of NSX hybrid supercar. No worries!

In Europe, Groups Are Pressuring Volkswagen To Settle Dieselgate Suits As They Did In The U.S.

German Group Hopes Lawsuit Will Lead To VW Settlement In Europe

By Marc Stern on January 3, 2017 - 3:06PM

Volkswagen is facing increased pressure from consumers groups and diesel owners as the Dieselgate scandal heats up a bit in Europe.

Ford Bringing Mustang Hybrid, F150 Hybrid with V8 Power by 2020

By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2017 - 1:11PM

While Ford Motor Company has hinted to their future plans of an electrified Mustang and F150, the automaker announced this morning that both their top-selling sports car and their bestselling pickup will both have hybrid versions by 2020 – and they should both balance efficiency and high performance.

Tesla News Video This Week Includes Free Supercharger Extension

By John Goreham on January 3, 2017 - 12:25PM

Tesla Motors News from expert and owner Alex Guberman covers multiple topics of interest this week.

You Can Now Control Your Hyundai With Google Home, But Would You Want To?

By Dave Ashton on January 3, 2017 - 9:08AM

Hyundai announced a new partnership with Google which will add voice controls for your vehicle via Google Home and Hyundai's Blue Link service.

2018 Nissan Rogue Select, Nissan Qashqai, 2018 Nissan Frontier

New Entry-Level Nissan Rogue to Hit Stage at NAIAS; A New Small Crossover will also Make U.S. Debut

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2017 - 8:55AM

The Nissan stand at the North American International Auto Show will be busy. What new models will Nissan debut?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, New Subaru Impreza

Subaru is #1 at Luring Buyers Away from its Competitors; Can they Retain the Ranking in 2017?

By Denis Flierl on January 3, 2017 - 7:58AM

Can Subaru stay #1 at luring buyers from its competitors in 2017?

Tesla Extend Free Supercharging With A New Vehicle Until January 15 2017

By Dave Ashton on January 3, 2017 - 7:33AM

If you want unlimited use of Tesla's supercharger network, you now have another two weeks to order a new vehicle as the deadline has been extended until 15th January 2017.

Coming from American Honda Motors in 2017

By Parks McCants on January 2, 2017 - 8:08PM

2016 was an epic year for American Honda Motors fans as the big “H” powered forward on the reinvention of its entire lineup including Civic Coupe Si, Hatchback and the reinvented Ridgeline Pickup. What’s coming from American Honda Motors in 2017

Detailing the 2017 Dodge Challenger Model Lineup

By Patrick Rall on January 2, 2017 - 1:54PM

After reading some of the comments on my piece where we looked at the build page for the 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A, I thought that it might be time to put together a piece detailing the many trimlines of the newest Challenger, as more than a few people who read that build-and-price piece on the new T/A aren’t sure where it fits into the lineup – or which trimlines are available for the new model year.

Three Reasons To Wait For The 2018 Toyota Camry - And One Reason Not To

By John Goreham on January 2, 2017 - 11:41AM

There is a new Camry coming. If you are considering buying, should yu wait, or buy now?

Toyota Prius Tops List of Cars Owners Keep the Longest

More Owners Keep Their Toyota Prius Long-Term

By John Goreham on January 2, 2017 - 10:53AM

The Prius is the top car on a list of vehicles owners keep longer than ten years.

Certain Jaguar and Land Rover Models Under Investigation For Roll-Away Risk

By Will Maley on January 2, 2017 - 9:59AM

If you're the owner of a 2013 Jaguar XF or a 2012 - 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, then you should pay attention to this story.

2017 Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek, WRX STI, winter driving tips

These Winter Driving Tips Could Keep You Alive in 2017 [Video]

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2017 - 8:59AM

Here’s good tips to know about winter driving that could keep you alive in 2017. Check out the short video.

Subaru’s Future Stays Hot With the WRX STI; Why it's a Core Value for the Brand

By Denis Flierl on January 2, 2017 - 8:09AM

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI will be the only two cars Subaru brings to NAIAS in Detroit. What does it tell performance fans?

Tesla Begins Autopilot Updates To A Select Few

By Dave Ashton on January 2, 2017 - 7:33AM

Tesla begins to roll out the updates to its Enhanced Auto Pilot, with a 1,000 vehicles in the first round of updates and the rest in the following week.

Hyundai Tucson IX 2 Fuel Cell SUV Has A 348 Mile Range, Coming January 2018

By Dave Ashton on January 2, 2017 - 4:07AM

The race is on for providing the EV vehicle with the furthest range and Hyundai are on the case with a new fuel cell for the Tucson, possibly available by January 2018 which will provide a 348 mile range.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek hybrid, New Subaru 3-Row Crossover

Here’s What’s Coming from Subaru in the New Year; New Models and Fuel-Sipping Technology

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2017 - 8:49AM

In 2017 Subaru will launch 2 new models, unveil a new 3-Row Crossover and a few refreshes are on tap.

Nissan plug-in hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Nissan Qashqai

Here’s How Nissan Picks the Pocket of Mitsubishi in 2017

By Denis Flierl on January 1, 2017 - 8:28AM

Last year, Nissan acquired 34 percent of Mitsubishi. In 2017, they will pick their pocket and pull out a new plug-in hybrid.

Audi and the City of Las Vegas Have Agreed To Allow Some Models To "Talk" With City Traffic Lights In An Early V2V Deployment.

Technology Upgrades Featured In Audi For 2017 - Audi Lineup for 2017

By Marc Stern on December 31, 2016 - 11:15PM

Major additions in Audi's technology packages highlight the Volkswagen's subsidiary's lineup for 2017. In addition, the three-row Q7 has been restyled so it is smaller on the outside, yet roomier on the inside.

Torque News' Top News Story Of 2016 Was the Dieselgate Scandal And Related Issues

Here Is Our List Of 2016’s 10 Top Auto News Stories

By Marc Stern on December 31, 2016 - 4:21PM

At the end of every year, periodicals publish lists of stories. In the auto world, you can have many different "top" stories from "top reviews of 2016" to "top truck stories of 2016" to "top racing stories of 2016." Here is our list of the 10 top auto news stories of 2016.

The Hyundai Veloster Still Holds Its Head High Against The Competition

By Dave Ashton on December 31, 2016 - 10:18AM

Even with its asymmetrical door layout and a few years under its belt, the Hyundai Veloster is still wearing well and can keep its head held high up against the competition.

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