Automotive News (Page 653)

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.

All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger GT Arrives on the EPA Website

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2016 - 3:33PM

The first official information proving that there is an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger coming to market has arrived in the form of a listing on the EPA Fuel Economy website – listing a 2017 Dodge Challenger GT with the Pentastar V6 and the same fuel economy figures as the AWD Dodge Charger.

Mopar is Bringing a Dodge Durango to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2016 - 1:50PM

The blurred sketch of a Dodge Durango was released with this year’s FCA SEMA teasers and with the image traveling around the social networks without any supporting information – we bring you a closer look at this blue SUV and what it could be.

Hellcat Dodge Charger Runs a 10.59 Quarter Mile with Stock Power

By Patrick Rall on October 27, 2016 - 11:49AM

While some Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat owners have improved their quarter mile times by adding lots more power, one Hellcat sedan owner in Canada has gotten his beast down into the 10.50 range without adding any sort of extra power.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Subaru Begins Taking Impreza Orders; Did You Spot These 11 New Features?

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2016 - 8:32AM

Subaru opens up ordering online for the 2017 Impreza. Here’s 11 things you may not know about the new-generation compact car.

New Subaru Outback Recognized for Superior Safety; How it's Ahead of More Expensive Models

By Denis Flierl on October 27, 2016 - 8:09AM

The 2017 Subaru Outback gets recognized for superior safety. It's safety tech puts it ahead of more expensive models.

Toyota Adds 6 Million Vehicles Worldwide To Ever-Expanding Takata Airbag Recall

By Marc Stern on October 26, 2016 - 10:38PM

Toyota added nearly 6 million vehicles to the ever-expanding Takata front airbag inflator. About half of the vehicles were in Europe, China and Japan.

Ford steps up fight against pedestrian accidents

By Mary Conway on October 26, 2016 - 9:19PM

A pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle every eight minutes in the U.S. Ford is debuting new technology to help stop the accidents. Ford attributes the increase in accidents to pedestrians texting rather than paying attention while walking.

2017 Honda Ridgeline sports highest rated headlights in pickup class

By Parks McCants on October 26, 2016 - 8:48PM

If you drive a pickup truck like I do, you’re most likely squinting, and straining your eyes a bit at night, in an effort to see clearly. Honda has an answer.

Here is How To Claim Your Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement Suit Repayment

By Marc Stern on October 26, 2016 - 8:18PM

This story explores how to use the newly approved Volkswagen diesel repurchase program and tells you, frankly, it is a case of caveat emptor.

2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 Offers 603 Horsepower and A Drift Mode

By Will Maley on October 26, 2016 - 3:43PM

2016 has been the year of the E-Class with the sedan, wagon, All-Terrain wagon, and AMG-lite E43 all making their respective debuts. How do close out an impressive year? By revealing the maddest E-Class, the all new 2018 E63.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Carhartt Edition Headed to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2016 - 2:55PM

General Motors offered up their first SEMA teaser today in the form of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Carhartt, which is only a concept show vehicle right now, but it looks like a special edition package that could easily see production – as it is a fairly mild concept for SEMA.

What are critics saying about the 2017 Toyota TRD Pro?

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro - First Drive Compilation

By John Goreham on October 26, 2016 - 2:28PM

We pull together a diverse group of opinions on how the all-new 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro drives

Ford Recalls 8000 New Shelby GT350, GT350R Mustang Over Engine Fire Risk

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2016 - 1:28PM

Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for more than 8,000 examples of the new Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang over a concern that a portion of the engine oil cooler could fail – leading to engine failure or an engine bay fire.

Shadowy Dodge Challenger Teased Ahead of SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 26, 2016 - 11:37AM

The Mopar crew is headed to SEMA next week and the menacing looking Dodge Challenger teased in the shadowy image above prefaces something exciting for the muscle car world – although it is hard to tell what that might be from this sole image.

Audi Steps Away From WEC, Refocuses on Formula E

By Will Maley on October 26, 2016 - 11:11AM

For the past 18 years, Audi has dominated endurance racing around the world. In that time, the German automaker took home 106 victories. 13 of those wins came from the iconic 24 Hours of LeMans race. But everything must come to an end.

2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, 2007-2009 Outback, Legacy 2009-2013 Forester XT, recall

Subaru WRX/STI, Forester XT, Outback Recall for Fire Risk Reaches US Models

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2016 - 8:20AM

Subaru of America recalls certain Subaru WRX/STI, Forester XT, Outback and Legacy GT models for potential fire risk.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru WRX/STI, 2017 Subaru Legacy, Consumer Reports reliability

Subaru Drops Significantly in Consumer Reports Reliability Ratings; is the Helium Coming Out of the Balloon?

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2016 - 7:35AM

In the recent Consumer Reports Reliability ratings, Subaru drops out of the top 10. Is the Helium Coming Out of the Balloon?

Dieselgate Class-Action Settlement Payment Program To Begin In November

By Marc Stern on October 25, 2016 - 9:11PM

Today was a major milestone in the Dieselgate class-action suit settlement as Judge Charles Breyer okayed the deal allowing owners to begin the process of obtaining payments for their turbodiesels.

Self-driving truck delivers beer in Colorado

By Mary Conway on October 25, 2016 - 9:06PM

A truck company named Otto confirms that it has made its first delivery with a self-driving truck. Otto has teamed with Budweiser to make a beer run.

Mercedes-Benz Reveals Two Pickup Concepts With Some Help From Nissan

By Will Maley on October 25, 2016 - 5:40PM

Please don't adjust your monitors. What you are seeing is real. Two concept pickup trucks wearing the Mercedes-Benz badge.

Hi-tech electronic glitch-fest drops Honda Civic from C.R.’s ‘recommend’ rating

By Parks McCants on October 25, 2016 - 5:00PM

With 2016 Honda Civic presently sitting at #1 for retail compact sedan sales in the U.S.,, now is not the time to headline a reliability issue. However, that’s exactly what comes out of Consumer Report’s annual reliability report.

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Crushes a Supercharged Ford Mustang GT

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2016 - 2:42PM

Today, we bring you a drag racing video featuring a Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat going against a Ford Mustang GT with an aftermarket supercharger setup, and while the racing action is great – this video should remind racers not to write checks with their mouths that their cars can’t cash.

Ford F150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado All Fail Ridiculous Headlight Test

By Patrick Rall on October 25, 2016 - 1:36PM

The IIHS has announced the results of their new headlight ratings test for the top trucks in the US market and the Ford F150, the Ram 1500, the Chevrolet Silverado, the Toyota Tundra and the Nissan Titan all did fairly poorly in the test – making you wonder how seriously a test can be taken when almost every vehicle in a popular segment fails the test.

2016 Hyundai Genesis Coupe among 85,000 recalled to fix airbag issue

Hyundai Recalls 85,000 Genesis Coupes To Fix Airbag System Connector

By Marc Stern on October 25, 2016 - 12:33PM

Hyundai has recalled about 85,000 2010-16 Genesis coupes to fix a problem with the front passenger-side airbag system. The problem has to do with a loose connector that knocks out passenger recognition.

Consumer Reports’ reliability rankings put Toyota/Lexus at the top

Half of the 10 Most Reliable Cars Come From This Company

By John Goreham on October 25, 2016 - 12:21PM

Consumer Reports’ reliability rankings put Toyota/Lexus ahead by a country mile.

Should You Lease or Buy a New Subaru WRX? There’s a Few Good Deals to be Had

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2016 - 8:34AM

Should you lease or buy a new 2017 Subaru WRX? There’s a few good deals to be had.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Why Subaru Absolutely Dominates in These 4 States

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2016 - 8:07AM

There’s four states where Subaru rules the road. You can probably guess which ones.

Buick’s 3rd Place Finish In CR Brand Reliability Study Makes History

By Marc Stern on October 24, 2016 - 9:36PM

Buick has made automotive history. With its third place finish in the Consumer Report 2016 Annual Vehicle Reliability Survey, the automaker has done something no other domestic make has ever done.

Consumer Reports Names Tesla Model X to 10 Lest Reliable List

$149,450 Tesla Model X One of Ten Least Reliable Cars - Consumer Reports

By John Goreham on October 24, 2016 - 9:07PM

Consumer Reports had good news about one Tesla Model and bad news about its newest.

Is This Carlex Design Toyota Tacoma the Best Ever Truck Interior?

By John Goreham on October 24, 2016 - 5:07PM

This fantastic custom Toyota Tacoma interior has to be seen.

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