Automotive News (Page 638)

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 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru’s AWD lineup Impressively Ranks 4th Best in US Fuel Mileage

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2016 - 8:16AM

The Subaru brand gets high marks from the EPA and is the fourth most fuel efficient automaker in the US. This is with an AWD lineup.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, SEMA, Corazon, ACE Flowform

This Amazing Custom SEMA Subaru WRX STI Will Grab Your Attention [Video]

By Denis Flierl on November 6, 2016 - 6:52AM

Check out this custom Subaru WRX STI from Corazon at the SEMA show. It will grab your attention.

Wondering What VW Will Do With BuyBacks? Here Are The Options

By Marc Stern on November 5, 2016 - 11:06PM

If you have been wondering what Volkswagen may do with the 475,000 vehicles in line for Dieselgate-related buyback, here's are some ideas.

2017 Acura NSX Redefines Automotive High Performance

By Parks McCants on November 5, 2016 - 6:53PM

Looking to Road & Track’s recent assessment of the best overall high performance sports car, 2017 Acura NSX came out on top of an astoundingly exceptional field of supercars, effectively redefining how we measure high performance.

Volvo Adds More Legroom for the S90

By Will Maley on November 5, 2016 - 2:23PM

The Chinese auto market is an interesting place for a number of reasons. Take for example the midsize luxury sedan class. Automakers who compete in class offer a long-wheelbase version. It may seem odd, but many buyers of these vehicles tend to be driven around.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Rally, American Rally Association, ARA

Subaru Will Field 2 New WRX STIs in Newly-Formed ARA Rally Series

By Denis Flierl on November 5, 2016 - 8:40AM

Subaru announced they will run two new WRX STI rally cars in the newly-formed American Rally Association (ARA).

VW's Hardline May Be The Wrong Message At The Wrong Time

Here Is How VW May Be Setting Itself Up To Fail Again Over Dieselgate

By Marc Stern on November 4, 2016 - 9:58PM

A famous baseball manager once said "It's deja vu all over again." It seems that way for Volkswagen, too. The automaker has decided to take a hardline on the Dieselgate scandal in Germany, which is unlikely to win it any friends or influence any people. In fact, it may just be sending the exactly wrong message.

Build Your 2017 Ford F150 Raptor Online Now

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2016 - 5:08PM

The configurator page for the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor has gone live on Ford.com, giving us a full rundown of the pricing for the new off-road monster – with prices starting at $49,250 and topping out up over $70,000 when you tack on all of the options and accessories.

Toyota's New 2018 C-HR Could Fill The Prius Role – A New Toyota Plan

By John Goreham on November 4, 2016 - 4:57PM

We speculate on Toyota’s new small-vehicle lineup strategy: 2018 C-HR vs Prius.

2017 Honda Pilot offers expanded personal electronics connectivity

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 4:25PM

For model year 2017, Honda Pilot comes to dealers November 7 with minor changes, albeit important details to young consumers wishing for ease of personal electronics connectivity.

Toyota comes gunning for Honda HR-V with very similar compact crossover

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 3:47PM

As goes Civic and Corolla, so apparently goes Honda HR-V and the all new 2017 Toyota C-HR. Seriously Toyota?

Hyundai Elantra Sport Offers Turbo Punch Without Breaking the Bank

By Will Maley on November 4, 2016 - 3:16PM

Hyundai's upcoming Elantra Sport gives those who are looking for a sport compact another option, especially if you're looking for one that doesn't upset your bank account.

2017 Toyota Highlander line new trims and price changes

2017 Toyota Highlander - Pricing and Changes You Need To Know About

By John Goreham on November 4, 2016 - 2:46PM

This year is not an all-new, but the 2017 Toyota Highlander line adds new trims and has some updates and price changes to be aware of if you are shopping for one.

Chicago Cubs MVP-Winner Ben Zobrist Wins a 2017 Camaro SS Convertible

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2016 - 2:22PM

The Chicago Cubs won baseball’s World Series earlier this week and in being named the MVP, Cubs’ outfielder Ben Zobrist drove home in a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Edition Convertible.

SpeedKore Carbon Fiber Hellcat Challenger: 1,100hp, 3,850lbs

By Patrick Rall on November 4, 2016 - 12:55PM

Mopar didn’t bring out a customized Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat to the 2016 SEMA Show, but the crew from SpeedKore brought out their new carbon fiber bodied Challenger with a Whipple-blown Hellcat Hemi – and it is really the only Hellcat you Need to see from SEMA.

Contacting Faulty Takata Airbag Owners a Daunting Task for Honda

By Parks McCants on November 4, 2016 - 10:47AM

Years into what may seem to some as an endless recall initiative, locating an estimated 300,000 near classic Honda owners proves to be daunting. It’s a huge task for the maker, with little relief in sight.

2016 Nissan Versa, Nissan Tsuru, Mexico safety

If You've Vacationed in Mexico it's Likely You Have Ridden in this Deathtrap; It's Finally Been Axed by Nissan

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2016 - 9:41AM

Here’s why Nissan killed their best-selling car in South America. It was killing too many people.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

New Subaru Impreza is the Brand’s Most Important Build Since Crosstrek; Did they Get it Right?

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2016 - 8:37AM

The new Subaru Impreza is the brand’s most important build since Crosstrek. Did they get it right?

2016 SEMA Awards swept by domestic brands

By Parks McCants on November 3, 2016 - 11:21PM

Here’s a turn of events that’s bound to catch the attention of the import car and light truck manufacturers.

Indiana investigators want to know if Autopilot is involved in a fatal Tesla crash

By Mary Conway on November 3, 2016 - 11:09PM

Police investigators are trying to determine if the Autopilot feature was on when a Tesla model S crashed and burned in Indianapolis, this morning. Two people were killed.

Mercedes-Benz Issues A Recall For 2017 E-Class For Possible Stalling

By Will Maley on November 3, 2016 - 4:24PM

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been on sale for a few months now, but it has gotten its first recall.

The 775hp Hellfire at SEMA is the Hellcat Ram 1500 We All Want

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2016 - 4:13PM

The Ram Brand introduced a Hellcat-powered Ram Rebel last month, but the “Hellfire” Ram 1500 from the 2016 SEMA Show is the supercharged Ram truck that we really want – looking like the perfect modern day replacement for the Dodge Ram 1500 SRT10.

A Ford GT-Inspired Mustang with 800hp Shines at SEMA

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2016 - 3:14PM

Among the many Ford Mustang show cars on display at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is the Mustang GTT from Zero to 60 Designs – which incorporates some styling cues from the Ford GT supercar into an 800 horsepower Mustang GT to create one cool super-muscle car.

Camaro Beats Mustang, Challenger in October as Segment Sales Slump

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2016 - 1:25PM

For the second month in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger as sales across the muscle car segment hit their lowest total since October of 2014.

Listen to the Dodge Challenger SRT 392 Hemi Roar in Mopar Crate Form

By Patrick Rall on November 3, 2016 - 12:21PM

It has become quite popular for owners of classic Mopar muscle cars to swap in one of the modern Hemi engines from the Dodge Challenger, so to make that conversion even easier, Mopar has introduced turnkey crate engine packages for the 5.7L and 6.4L Hemi – offering R/T and SRT power in your old school machine.

Mazda has best corporate MPG – Yes, even when trucks are factored out

By John Goreham on November 3, 2016 - 10:18AM

Mazda is again the top brand for MPG in the U.S. If you think it is because Mazda does not sell trucks, look again.

Why Subaru WRX STI Backward Slide Signals Need for a Remodel; Here’s 2 Things Subaru Should Do

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2016 - 8:39AM

2017 Subaru WRX STI sales continue to slide backward in the US. Is it time for a remodel? Here’s 2 things Subaru should do.

How These 3 Adventure-Focused Subaru Offerings Keep Consumers Captivated

By Denis Flierl on November 3, 2016 - 7:59AM

The 2017 Subaru Forester, Outback and Crosstrek are keeping customers captivated and setting records for Subaru. How is Subaru doing it?

Changes To The Audi A3 Planned For 2019 Have Been Delayed By Dieselgate

Here Is How The Ongoing Diesel Scandal Keeps Affecting VW, Audi

By Marc Stern on November 3, 2016 - 12:21AM

The ongoing Dieselgate scandal keeps affecting Volkswagen and its subsidiaries. For example, changes to the A3 and planned Q4 have been shelved temporarily as engineers, who would normally be working on the new models, have to devote time to software updates to rigged cars already on the road.

Honda Ridgeline finalist ‘2017 Green Truck of the Year’

By Parks McCants on November 2, 2016 - 11:08PM

I suppose we could say that we’re not surprised with Honda Ridgeline's inclusion in Green Car Journal’s “2017 Green Truck of the Year” awards. But then again, look at the competition in the light truck segment.

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