Automotive News (Page 644)

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.

The Porsche Mission E electric super-car is expected to sell about 20,000 copies a year.

Porsche To Embark On “Mission E-Possible” With New Electric In 2019

By Marc Stern on December 2, 2016 - 8:36PM

Porsche has high hopes for the Mission E electric. The automaker hopes they can move about 20,000 per year or about a quarter of the number of Macan SUVs that it moves. The Mission E, a super-car unveiled at the Frankfort Auto Show last year, is expected to be lightning fast to 62 kph and still have a 300-mile-plus range.

2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Production Begins

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2016 - 3:13PM

If you have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of a 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A that you have ordered over the past six weeks, your wait is nearly over – as a new report states that production of the new Challenger T/A has begun in the Brampton Assembly Plant.

Hispanic Motor Press votes 2017 Civic Hatchback ‘Compact Car of the Year’

By Parks McCants on December 2, 2016 - 2:45PM

The first of what I anticipate will be many honors for Honda’s first turbocharged 5-door Civic Hatchback comes from our Hispanic Motor Press freinds. Compact Car of the Year, now that’s a nice start.

Callaway Lifts the 2017 Camaro ZL1 to 740hp for $17k

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2016 - 2:36PM

The high performance GM tuning experts at Callaway have rolled out their new SC740 package for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – lifting the output to 740 horsepower for the special price of $16,995.

Ford Mustang Leads in November as Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger Post Worst Sales of 2016

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2016 - 11:51AM

After trailing the Chevrolet Camaro in September and October sales, a combination of a sales surge for the Ford Mustang with the worst sales month of the year for the Camaro has allowed the Mustang to climb back to the top of the muscle car chart – even as sales slump across the segment compared to last year.

2017 Nissan Rogue, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”, Star Wars

How the New Nissan Rogue Crossover Puts Up Star Wars Numbers

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2016 - 9:03AM

Nissan has the force behind it as it sets record numbers in November. The 2017 Rogue crossover leads the charge.

Subaru WRX/STI Performs Better With Age; What's Driving the Success?

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2016 - 8:27AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI performance sedans achieve better showroom performance as the year comes to an end. What's driving the success?

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Outback Leads Subaru to the Longest Success Streak of Any Automaker in America

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2016 - 8:07AM

Outback leads Subaru to new heights. They have the longest success streak of any automaker in America.

Although it is new the Alltrack is turning in strong sales.

Despite Dieselgate, VW Turns In Reasonable November Sales Numbers

By Marc Stern on December 1, 2016 - 11:52PM

Still reeling from the Dieselgate emissions scandal that continues to embroil Volkswagen, the automaker nevertheless turned in more than reasonable sales performance numbers.

Cadillac lands Jeff Gordon to drive its new DPi-V.R race car

By Mary Conway on December 1, 2016 - 10:44PM

Racing superstar Jeff Gordon announced on his website that he will be one of the drivers when the all new Cadillac DPi-V.R takes to the track for the 2017 Rolex 24.

Audi Set Another Record For Sales In November

Led By Crossovers, Audi Sets 71st Consecutive Sales Mark; Sedan Sales Off

By Marc Stern on December 1, 2016 - 10:04PM

Audi continued on a record sales pace in November as the automaker set a record 71st consecutive month of sales increases.

Acura’s RLX flagship hybrid sedan unchanged for 2017

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2016 - 7:02PM

2017 Acura RLX sport hybrid luxury sedan begins dealership sales today as a carryover. Perfect? Perhaps.

Refreshed 2017 MDX drives Acura Division sales in November

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2016 - 4:59PM

Acura’s “Precision Crafted Performance” comes screaming through with the segment busting 2017 NSX supercar and MDX SUV, it’s working!

Fully Stock Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Runs an 11.07

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2016 - 4:09PM

After featuring a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat owner who was able to run an 11.08 ¼ mile time with a 100% stock-to-the-tires car, today we bring you a look at a Hellcat Charger owner who was able to run slightly quicker in stock form – seemingly making this car and driver combination the quickest of the Hellcat community in stock form.

2017 HR-V crossover drives American Honda to November record sales

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2016 - 4:01PM

While there’s a bit more to the story than HR-V, the Fit platformed subcompact crossover recorded a sales gain of 132% month over month (8,141 units sold) up 96.1% for the year. Honda’s subcompact crossover offering is on fire.

All-New 2018 Toyota Camry Sends Chills Down One's Back

By John Goreham on December 1, 2016 - 3:46PM

The new Camry is coming sooner than you think and it is rumored to be very impressive.

Rolls-Royce Debuts Project Cullinan's Production Body

By Will Maley on December 1, 2016 - 3:20PM

It is no secret that Rolls-Royce has been working on an SUV or “all-terrain, high-sided vehicle.” But the only pictures we have seen of it is a Phantom mule with a raised ride height. That changed today.

Toyota Highlander Outsells Honda Pilot by 2 to 1

Toyota Highlander Sales Go Ballistic - Outsells Pilot, Pathfinder by 2 to 1

By John Goreham on December 1, 2016 - 11:51AM

Toyota’s Highlander’s sales nearly double in November, passes competition.

Used Tesla Buyer's Guide- Why The Normal Rules Don't Apply

By John Goreham on December 1, 2016 - 11:03AM

Tesla expert Alex Guberman covers a topic that many Tesla fans have been looking for help with – used Tesla buying.

December Camaro of the Month: Brandon Pursley's 1991 Camaro Z28

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2016 - 10:50AM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for December 2016 is the custom, LS1-powered 1991 Camaro Z28 shown above – which is owned by Brandon Pursley.

Picture of Production Kia GT Leaks Out. New Video Teases It

By Will Maley on December 1, 2016 - 9:45AM

The Kia GT sedan has been a source of rumor and speculation since it was first shown as a concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. But this week, we have gotten our first look at the production model.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

New Subaru Impreza is Already Earning Top Safety Awards [Video]

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2016 - 7:47AM

The new 2017 Subaru Impreza is already earning the highest safety awards. The first comes from NCAP in Japan.

Cadillac's new DPi-V.R Prototype Race Car has less horsepower than the 2016 CTS-V

By Mary Conway on November 30, 2016 - 10:27PM

Cadillac unveiled its top-secret DPi-V.R Prototype Race Car For 2017. According to its spec sheet, the race car will produce 600 horsepower. The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is rated at 640 horsepower.

Judge Grants Extra Time In VW Emissions Talks

Judge Delays Hearing So Second Dieselgate Agreement Can Be Found

By Marc Stern on November 30, 2016 - 9:48PM

The judge presiding over the ongoing talks in the 3.0-liter V-6 portion of the Dieselgate Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement has given negotiators two weeks to resolve issues.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Runs an 11.08 Factory Stock 1/4-mile

By Patrick Rall on November 30, 2016 - 1:39PM

When the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat was introduced, it came with the quickest official quarter mile time of any stock muscle car – with NHRA certified figures of 11.20 with the stock tires and 10.80 with drag radials – but this past weekend, a Hellcat Challenger owner in Maryland ran a stunning 11.08 quarter mile with every factory components including the stock Pirelli tires.

Toyota Sienna Owners - Don't Ignore This Recall

Toyota Sienna Owners - Your Sliding Doors Could Open While Driving

By John Goreham on November 30, 2016 - 11:21AM

Toyota says that the Sienna’s sliding doors may open on their own – details below.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Canadian Rally Championship

Subaru WRX STI Scores Manufacturer’s Title in Canada; Its AWD Shines Again

By Denis Flierl on November 30, 2016 - 7:50AM

The Subaru WRX STI does it again and secures the Manufacturer’s Title in the Canadian Rally Championship. Its AWD shines again.

Honda Motors hits yet another homerun with 2017 CR-V crossover

By Parks McCants on November 30, 2016 - 12:45AM

I drove Honda’s next best seller from Monterey, California to San Francisco, and frankly, although the 2-row crossover was branded CR-V, my brain told me that I was driving a midsize luxury SUV.

VW Will Join Other Automakers In An Ambitious Electric Vehicle Charge Network Plan

Will Euro EV Charging Plan Become A Blueprint For The U.S.?

By Marc Stern on November 29, 2016 - 11:25PM

Volkswagen and three other automakers have announced ambitious plans to grow a network of thousands of high-capacity charging stations across Europe so that driving an electric will be like driving a gasoline-powered vehicle.

November Hellcat of the Month: Justin Wehmeyer's Challenger is a Family Affair

By Patrick Rall on November 29, 2016 - 2:56PM

The November Hellcat of the Month, as chosen by the members of the Hellcat Group Facebook page, is the Plum Crazy Dodge Challenger shown here, which is owned by the father and son team of Justin and Tim Wehmeyer – and which has an interesting story that begins with a classic Chevrolet muscle car.

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