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.

Subaru Legacy, Legacy windshield wiper recall, 2009-2013 Subaru Legacy

Huge Global Wiper Recall Effects 935,000 Subaru Legacy Models, is Yours on the List?

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2016 - 10:04AM

Subaru is recalling 935,000 Legacy sedans globally because of a windshield wiper problem. Is your vehicle on the list?

Major Investor Chides VW Over “Huge Sums” Paid In Bonuses, Salaries

By Marc Stern on September 23, 2016 - 9:58AM

TCI Management has chided Volkswagen over the salaries and bonuses paid to the automaker's executives, suggesting that execs be paid bonuses in stocks so they can see how the market regards their performance.

2018 Nissan Frontier, Nissan Frontier, 2017 Nissan Frontier

Nissan Just Unveiled a Tough All-Terrain Concept truck, Does it Preview the Next-Gen 2018 Frontier? [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2016 - 8:51AM

It’s a Concept vehicle, but is the Nissan Navara EnGuard a preview of the 2018 Nissan Frontier?

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Los Angeles, Toshihiro Arai

A Hot New Driver is Announced for Subaru’s WRX STI GRC Supercar, Will Age be a Factor?

By Denis Flierl on September 23, 2016 - 8:17AM

Subaru adds a new driver to their WRX STI GRC team in LA. He’s a rally legend in Japan. Will age be a factor?

Today’s VW Beetle Went “Back to the Future” For Its Inspiration

By Marc Stern on September 22, 2016 - 10:58PM

Here's the inspiration for the Thomas and Mays-designed Volkswagen Concept 1 that became the basis of the current generation of Volkswagen Beetles.

Leaf Owner Says Nissan is Year Behind Its Competitors, Puts a Deposit for Bolt While Other Owners React

By Armen Hareyan on September 22, 2016 - 9:47PM

"2012 Leaf - best car I've ever owned. However, now Nissan is a year behind its competitors, and my lease is up. So, today I put a $500 refundable deposit down on a Bolt," writes David Karpman in SF Bay Area Nissan Leaf Owners Group. Which dealers are taking deposits for Bolts?

New Tesla Lawsuit - This Time The Reason Is Ludicrous

By John Goreham on September 22, 2016 - 7:23PM

Not enough what? Or should we say, not enough Watt? A new lawsuit against Tesla will find out.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Crashes the Off-Road Wagon Party

By Will Maley on September 22, 2016 - 2:48PM

Not everyone wants a luxury SUV or a crossover because they find them to be too big or common. But the idea of a higher ride height and all-wheel drive capability does interest them. Is there a luxury vehicle for them?

2017 Subaru Crosstrek Gets Small Price Bump, a Special Edition and One Model Gets Axed from the Lineup

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2016 - 2:28PM

One big change is coming for the 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. One model gets the axe.

2017 Acura RLX presents attainable premium comfort, style and safety

By Parks McCants on September 22, 2016 - 2:26PM

For 2017, Acura’s only manufactured in Japan offering comes to market as a carryover from 2016, and that’s a good thing! RLX carries forward Acura's mantra of financially attainable superior comfort, style, and safety.

2017 Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Edition interior

Only 850 Corvette Grand Sport Collector's Editions Slated for the US

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2016 - 1:28PM

When General Motors announced that they would only build 1,000 examples of the beautiful 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition, it was clear that they would be hard to get, but according to a new report, only 850 of those will be sold in the United States – making them even harder to acquire.

2017 Hellcat Steering Wheel can be Retrofit to 15-16 Charger, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on September 22, 2016 - 11:03AM

When the news dropped that the 2017 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat would have a new steering wheel center with an SRT badge with red backlighting, many owners of 2015 and 2016 Hellcat cars wanted to know if they could swap to the glowing badge - and the answer is “yes”.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Forza Horizon 3, Subaru WRX STI

You Can Drive a Subaru WRX STI on New Forza Horizon 3, Don’t Drive like this Gamer [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2016 - 10:46AM

Don’t drive your Subaru WRX STI like this new Forza Horizon 3 Gamer [Video]

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

Subaru Quietly Drops a Key Feature on the New 2017 Impreza After 23 Years What’s Behind their Decision?

By Denis Flierl on September 22, 2016 - 7:51AM

Subaru is quietly dropping a key feature on the new 2017 Impreza after 23 years. What’s behind their decision?

Audi Chief May Be Out If Reports Are True

Time Running Out For Audi CEO As Dieselgate Closes In

By Marc Stern on September 21, 2016 - 11:09PM

The Teflon (R) armor that has surrounded Rupert Stadler, Audi chief exec, looks like it is wearing very thin as he could soon find himself joining other top VW execs, caught up in the Dieselgate scandal.

Pick Your View of Tanner Fousts No. 34 Rockstar Pink VW

Andretti Team To Campaign Pink VWs Raise Cancer Awareness At GRC Season Finale

By Marc Stern on September 21, 2016 - 9:47PM

The Andretti Autosport GRC team will campaign a specially dressed pair of VW Beetles in the GRC season finale in L.A. The #PinkBeetles support improving cancer awareness.

Explore the extreme driving challenge that is ‘World RallyCross’ [Video]

By Parks McCants on September 21, 2016 - 6:34PM

This is “The Challenge of RallyCross.” How crazy is that?

2016 Honda Civic Coupe renews the joy in driving [Video]

By Parks McCants on September 21, 2016 - 5:27PM

And there it was, an image that I didn't catch often, the kid in me, smiling back in the rear-view mirror - the joy of simply driving personified.

Untangling the Apple Takeover of McLaren Rumor

By Will Maley on September 21, 2016 - 4:30PM

The internet was in a tizzy this morning when a report came out that Apple was in talks with McLaren about a possible takeover. But the dream of this fizzed away when only a few hours later, McLaren said they were not in talks with the technology company.

A 450hp, 510tq Ford F150 Raptor Sounds like a Dream Come True

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2016 - 2:24PM

Ford Motor Company hasn’t announced the official power figures for the 2017 F150 Raptor, but according to information posted on a Ford Raptor enthusiast forum, the new high performance pickup will pack 450 horsepower and 510lb-ft of twin turbocharged torque – more than enough power to make this new Raptor the high performance sport truck we have been dreaming of.

2017 Camaro 1LE Beats the 5th Gen Z/28 at Laguna Seca

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2016 - 12:34PM

While being tested by Motor Trend at Laguna Seca, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS turned a quicker lap than the 2015 Camaro Z/28 – a track-focused, stripped down muscle car that had more power and cost some $30,000 more than the new 1LE.

Toyota Mirai's Pricing Seems Way Out of Line

2017 Toyota Mirai's Pricing Will Have Battery EV Fans Laughing Out Loud

By John Goreham on September 21, 2016 - 10:22AM

First, there was the lack of fueling stations, now this reminder of the Toyota Mirai’s uphill battle related to pricing.

Hellcat of the Month: The Mopar Community Says Goodbye to TopCat

By Patrick Rall on September 21, 2016 - 10:00AM

Rather than having the members of the Hellcat Group Facebook page vote on the September 2016 Hellcat of the Month, the admins of that page have decided to honor John Toutkoushian – better known as TopCat in the Mopar performance community – who passed away earlier this month while still holding the record for the world’s quickest Hellcat car.

2018 Subaru 3-Row crossover, New Subaru 7-passenger SUV, New Subaru SUV

Subaru’s New 3-Row Crossover Spied, What You Can Learn From it

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2016 - 8:50AM

Subaru’s new 3-Row Crossover has been spied. What can you learn about it?

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Volkswagen Alltrack S AWD, VW Alltrack

VW Alltrack S AWD vs Subaru Outback 2.5i: It’s Clear Who Makes the Better Wagon

By Denis Flierl on September 21, 2016 - 8:20AM

A point by point comparison pits the Volkswagen Alltrack vs Subaru Outback. Who comes out on top?

Tanner Foust Powers No. 34 Rockstar To Seattle Victory

Foust Takes First In Seattle Red Bull Series Race, Points Race Still Tight

By Marc Stern on September 20, 2016 - 10:56PM

With drivers for the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross team battling for the points leads, the series moves on to Los Angeles following the team's victory in Seattle. The marque is already on track to win the Manufacturer's Championship.

State Farm lays out the facts on deer strike frequency

Is Your State High on the Deer Impact List?

By John Goreham on September 20, 2016 - 3:37PM

State Farm lays out the facts on deer strike frequency, and it isn’t pretty.

Land Rover Recalls Discovery Sport and Evoque For Transmission Suddenly Shifting into Neutral

By Will Maley on September 20, 2016 - 2:02PM

If you're the owner of a 2015 Land Rover Discovery Sport or 2014 - 2015 Range Rover Evoque, then you want to pay close attention to this story.

2017 Dodge Brand: The Greatest American Performance Lineup, Ever

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2016 - 12:40PM

The 2017 model year for the Dodge brand will have a massive spread of performance vehicles, ranging from the most affordable V8 muscle cars to the most powerful muscle cars ever to the most track capable road car in the world – giving the 2017 Dodge lineup more performance under one roof than any American brand has ever offered and making this year’s Dodge lineup the great American performance lineup in a single model year, ever.

Ken Block's Gymkhana 9 Gets 10 Million Views in 1 Week

By Patrick Rall on September 20, 2016 - 11:05AM

Ken Block rolled out Gymkhana 9 exactly one week ago and in that short period of time, more than 10,000,000 people have watched the original hoonigan work his motoring magic in the new Ford Focus RS RX.

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