Automotive News (Page 646)

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.

Looking For A New VW Crossover? Try The ‘Atlas’ In A Few Months

By Marc Stern on October 6, 2016 - 11:47PM

VW of America has scored a huge win from its parent in Germany. Normally, a regional VW company has no say in the naming of a model. The U.S. regional branch has chosen the name Atlas for the new crossover. It is a big win.

Here’s How Audi Racing Benefits Its Consumer Models

By Marc Stern on October 6, 2016 - 12:59PM

With major victories in endurance racing series, Audi has shown it has a strong racing, winning track presence. Consumers benefit from this experience because vehicles' track experience helps to make stronger production cars.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, EVO Final Edition US#1600

10 Things You Won’t Miss About the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2016 - 12:06PM

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution era is coming to an end. It’s an icon, but there’s a few things fans won’t miss.

38 Acura NSX Supercars delivered in September

By Parks McCants on October 6, 2016 - 11:31AM

While that may read like a small number for the only made in America supercar, there’s a bit more to the story.

Refreshed 2017 MDX brings real wood and fine leather to Acura’s SUV lineup

By Parks McCants on October 6, 2016 - 9:44AM

“Refreshed” is a word used in the auto industry to generally describe a model-year roll out that’s anything short of a reinvention. 2017 Acura MDX puts a new spin on refreshed.

Next Mercedes-AMG E63 To Feature Drift Mode

By Will Maley on October 6, 2016 - 9:20AM

The next-generation Mercedes-AMG E63 will be getting all-wheel drive as standard equipment to help with getting power to the road. But the downside is that you're not able to do power slides. Mercedes-AMG has a solution for that.

Here’s 4 New Unique Subaru Models You Will Never Own

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2016 - 8:56AM

Subaru announced they will bring new vehicles to the Tokyo Motor Festival. Here’s 4 models U.S. consumers will never see in showrooms.

Subaru WRX/STI Runs Out of Gas in U.S., Yet it’s Pedal Down Around the Globe

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2016 - 8:31AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX/STI doesn’t keep pace in the U.S., yet it’s pedal down in Canada and Australia.

Here’s How You Create A Hyundai Santa Fe With Real Attitude

By Marc Stern on October 6, 2016 - 12:43AM

Hyundai has Teamed with Rockstar Performance to create a Santa Fe with real attitude. It's exactly what you achieve when you equip a 3.3-liter engine with nitrous.

How Kia Has Become A Top Value For Consumers

By Marc Stern on October 6, 2016 - 12:09AM

Kia has had quite a change over the last decade. Starting as a brand looked at primarily as an inexpensive alternative, it has evolved to become the leader in the J.D. Powers annual vehicle quality survey.

Honda Pro Jason’s 2014 Civic Si ‘Project Orange’

By Parks McCants on October 5, 2016 - 5:23PM

One of the coolest 9th generation Honda Civic Si coupes roaming the car scene today,belongs to arguably the most dynamic Honda-brand-loyalist on the planet today. We take a closer look at Honda Pro Jason's Project Orange.

The 2017 Ford F150 with the 10-Speed Transmission Beats Chevy's Hybrid in MPGs

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2016 - 4:03PM

The 2017 Ford F150 pickups equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost will come standard with the new 10-speed automatic transmission and a whole lot more torque, but the jump from 6 gears to 10 is only causing a slight improvement on the fuel economy numbers – but it is still enough to beat the Hemi Ram and the Chevy Silverado Hybrid.

2017 Porsche Macan Is Recalled For Surprise Oversteer

By Will Maley on October 5, 2016 - 3:42PM

Oversteer is one of those things that auto enthusiasts enjoy because of tire smoke and how cool it looks. But it is only fun when you cause it. It isn't as fun when it decides to surprise you.

Corvette ZR1 Test Cars Caught on Film with a Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2016 - 3:09PM

A new video has hit the internet showing a handful of obviously beefed up Chevrolet Corvette test cars pulling out of a gas station in Marietta, Ohio with a handful of other performance cars including the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – and you have to think that there are likely development cars for the upcoming C7 Corvette ZR1.

Dodge Challenger, Charger and Viper Outsell Every Brand's RWD Lineup

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2016 - 1:12PM

The Dodge Challenger, Charger and Viper teamed up to post their best combined sales of 2016 in September, allowing these Dodge rear wheel drive models to comfortably outsell the rear-drive cars from Cadillac, BMW and the rest of the automakers doing business in the USA.

2015, 2016 Accord 4 cylinder CVT models included in Technical Service Bulletin

By Parks McCants on October 5, 2016 - 11:45AM

In our quest for superior fuel efficiency and ease of no-shift operation, sometimes a glitch in the software occurs.

2017 Kia Sedona earns IIHS Top Safety + Rating for 2016

By Parks McCants on October 5, 2016 - 10:53AM

It is said that the number one consideration for the majority of minivan buyers is safety.

2017 Subaru WRX, 2017 Subaru WRX S4 tS, 2017 Subaru WRX STI S207, STI

Why Subaru’s New WRX S4 tS isn’t Packing a Manual Only a CVT Automatic

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2016 - 9:08AM

Subaru just introduced a new Japan-only Limited-Edition WRX S4 tS. Why won’t it be packing a manual gearbox?

2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Crosstrek Hybrid, 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

3 Reasons Why Subaru Suddenly Dropped the Crosstrek Hybrid, What's Coming in 2018?

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2016 - 8:50AM

Why did Subaru suddenly axe the 2017 Crosstrek Hybrid? Here’s three reasons causing this hybrid Subaru model's end.

When Kia’s Rio Arrives In 2018 It Will Feature More Passenger, Cargo Space

By Marc Stern on October 4, 2016 - 11:30PM

Kia has done a major redesign job on its top-selling vehicle, the Rio. The new design, completed by studios in California and Germany, is mature and more refined.

Hyundai Sets September Sales Mark led by Santa Fe

Hyundai Sets September Sales Record; Kia Sales Slip A Bit

By Marc Stern on October 4, 2016 - 11:26PM

Hyundai, led by the Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, set a new sales mark in September. And, the Veloster also scored a notable sales win, as well.

A4 Sales Push Audi To 69th Straight Record Sales Month

By Marc Stern on October 4, 2016 - 11:21PM

Audi soared to its 69th straight month of sales success with the help of the A4. Interestingly, the A4 luxo-sedan ran counter to recent trends as it scored a sales success in the face of torrid crossover sales. For much of the auto market, the reverse is true.

Chevrolet steps up fight against breast cancer

By Mary Conway on October 4, 2016 - 9:41PM

October is breast cancer awareness month and GM CEO Mary Barra is leading the charge in the company's fight against the disease.This is the sixth year that Chevy is raising money for the American Cancer Society through the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. Chevrolet hopes to top last year's record of $1.6 million.

Mercedes-AMG Says They're Working On A Hypercar

By Will Maley on October 4, 2016 - 3:00PM

Rumors have been flying around for the past few months of Mercedes' AMG division working on a hypercar. It seems those rumors were true.

600,000 Honda CR-V owners subject to latest Technical Service Bulletin

By Parks McCants on October 4, 2016 - 2:40PM

Is there a difference between a “recall” and a service bulletin?

Dodge Charger Funny Cars Dominate the NHRA Dodge Nationals

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2016 - 2:07PM

The Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger R/T funny cars dominated the field at the NHRA Dodge Nationals in Maple Grove, Pennsylvania – with the four team drivers claiming all four of the semifinal spots en route to Tommy Johnson Jr’s second win of the season.

Dashcam From Tesla Model S Shows Why Everyone Is Getting One

By John Goreham on October 4, 2016 - 1:36PM

This image taken from the dash of a Tesla Model S shows why dash cams are gaining in popularity, but what should you look for when shopping?

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Pre-Orders Open to the Public

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Pre-Orders Now Open to the Public

By John Goreham on October 4, 2016 - 11:51AM

Mazda has a few pre-order spaces available for its 2017 MX-5 Miata RF.

Upcoming Ford Bronco Won't Be F150-Based

By Patrick Rall on October 4, 2016 - 11:02AM

A Ford UAW boss recently stated that the Ford Bronco will return to the lineup and it will be built in the same Michigan production facility as the upcoming Ford Ranger, but when the Bronco does return, we shouldn’t expect it to look like the F150-based renderings floating around the internet for the past few years.

2016 Nissan Frontier, 2016 GMC Canyon, 2016 Chevy Colorado, 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 2018 Nissan Frontier

How Nissan Frontier Continues to Outperform its Aging Body

By Denis Flierl on October 4, 2016 - 8:49AM

The 2017 Nissan Frontier hasn’t arrived, but the old Frontier continues to outperform its aging body.

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