Automotive News (Page 657)

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.

Does Tesla's Model X Production Point to Failure For Model 3?

How Will Tesla Build 400K Model 3s If It Can't Build 1K Model Xs per month?

By John Goreham on September 1, 2016 - 12:56PM

With less than 1,000 Model X units sold per month in its first year, Tesla fails an important test for Model 3.

2016 Honda CR-V continues record breaking sales run in August

By Parks McCants on September 1, 2016 - 12:39PM

With no shortage of competition in North America’s compact crossover segment, Honda CR-V continues to break sales records.

2017 Nissan Titan XD, 2017 Titan V8, Single Cab

How You Can Get Your Game Face On and Win a Nissan Titan Truck [Video]

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2016 - 10:56AM

How can you get your Football game face on and win a Nissan Titan truck?

On top of the mountain with my favorite muscle cars

By Mary Conway on September 1, 2016 - 10:38AM

The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press held its annual ride and drive event at Devil’s Thumb Ranch and I was like a kid in a candy store. Here we are at 8,500 feet surrounded by all of the new cars that you want to drive. The biggest concern is what to drive first.

2017 Subaru Levorg, Forester, Outback, Crosstrek, WRX

Levorg Wagon Gives Subaru Top Safety Ratings Across the Globe

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2016 - 9:30AM

The new Subaru Levorg sports tourer launches in Europe and gets top safety ratings. What did NCAP find when they smashed it?

Hyundai Revamps, Improves i10 Microcar; U.S. Sales Still Unlikely

By Marc Stern on September 1, 2016 - 8:40AM

Hyundai unveiled a number of changes to its i10 microcar. The i10 has received good marks from reviewers across the globe, the only trouble for U.S. buyers is that it isn't available here, yet.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

2017 Subaru Impreza Launches in Japan With 7 New Standard Features

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2016 - 8:16AM

The first 2017 Subaru Impreza launches in Japan today. It gets 7 new standard safety features.

2017 Challenger, Charger Get New UConnect - Hellcats Get Lighter Wheels, New Badges

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 12:04AM

FCA has rolled out all of the vital information for the 2017 model year Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, with a new infotainment system across the entire model range and new features for Hellcat models including more Hellcat logos inside and out, new lightweight wheels and an SRT steering wheel logo that glows red at night.

Meet the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - Again

By Patrick Rall on September 1, 2016 - 12:01AM

After all sorts of speculation over spy shots over the past few months, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is here and as you can tell from the image above showing a new SRT Jeep, the spy photos all over the internet insisting that this is the 707hp Hellcat model are incorrect – although this new Jeep is a whole lot sportier up front.

Over 200,000 Register For VW Class-Action Suit Buyback Plan That Calls for 3 Actions

By Marc Stern on August 31, 2016 - 7:27PM

More than 200,000 VW owners have opted for the Dieselgate buyback program, surprising some legal authorities with the speed with which it happened, about a month or a little more.

Toyota RAV4 Team Wins First Rally

By John Goreham on August 31, 2016 - 5:07PM

Ryan Millen and his Toyota RAV4 earned a first place finish at the Ojibwe Forests Rally.

Rumored: Audi Gives the Green Light For Model S Fighter

By Will Maley on August 31, 2016 - 3:51PM

The Tesla Model S has a large target on the back that the German automakers are aiming for. The reason is simple; customers that would be buying a flagship luxury sedan with a German badge are turning to the Model S. Now, we have information on one automaker's plan to take down the Model S.

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang VS 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS: Tale of the Tape

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 3:17PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE SS is being billed as the GM muscle car which will knock out the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang and while only some of the preliminary performance numbers for the new 1LE have been announced, I have compiled a list of vitals on each of these two muscle cars to see which car has the advantage on paper.

2017 Camaro Configurator Reveals a Model-Wide Price Hike

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 12:46PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro configurator has gone live at Chevrolet.com and in a surprising move, General Motors has added a price increase of $605 to every trimline and – sadly – there is no mention of the new Camaro 1LE or ZL1 just yet.

All 2017 Dodge Challenger, Charger Hemi Cars Get Dual Mode Exhaust

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2016 - 11:35AM

After the dual mode exhaust system on the likes of the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and the Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack has proven to be so popular, the high performance brand will make a loud, dual mode exhaust system standard on every 2017 Challenger and Charger with a Hemi V8.

Jaguar Gives Customers the Chance to Compare the XE to Competitors

By Will Maley on August 31, 2016 - 9:48AM

When it comes to buying a vehicle, one of more difficult things is keeping track of your thoughts on one and comparing to another. Wouldn't it be nice to have the key competitors to the vehicle you're looking at to make this easier?

2017 Nissan Versa SV Special Edition Package Ramps Up the Entertainment

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2016 - 8:49AM

The 2017 Nissan Versa pricing remains the same and a new SV Special Edition Package has been added. What sets it apart?

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Toyota Camry

Why Toyota Camry is Out and the 2017 Subaru Impreza is In

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2016 - 7:53AM

Subaru stops production of the Toyota Camry and starts a new chapter with the 2017 Subaru Impreza.

Toyota’s North American Engineers picked an odd car to race

Some Engineers At Toyota Took What Car Racing?

By John Goreham on August 30, 2016 - 5:42PM

Toyota’s North American Engineers picked an odd car to race, but it worked out well.

Mazda updates its prices for the MX-5 Miata Race Car.

Guess How Much the Most Popular Race Car In America Costs?

By John Goreham on August 30, 2016 - 4:48PM

Mazda updates its prices for the car many consider the most popular race car of our time.

GM and U.S. Army confirm joint fuel cell vehicle

By Mary Conway on August 30, 2016 - 4:09PM

General Motors and the U.S. Army are cooperating on a fuel cell vehicle and we will get to see it in October. The automaker is releasing a teaser photo of the vehicle, based on the Chevrolet Colorado truck platform . The actual vehicle will be unveiled at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army, in Washington, D.C., in October.

Audi Adds More Tech for 2017 A3 Sportback e-tron

By Will Maley on August 30, 2016 - 3:49PM

We have been waiting for Audi to announce details of the updated A3 Sportback e-tron since announcing the 2017 A3 and S3 sedans. Today, the german automaker spilled the beans.

Brit built 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback earns 5 Star crash rating

By Parks McCants on August 30, 2016 - 2:13PM

The first Honda Civic Hatchback to come to the U.S. in well over a decade, will also be the safest compact Hatchback in the maker’s history. Personally, we can’t wait to drive one.

Preliminary 2017 Dodge Challenger Trimline Roundup

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2016 - 1:47PM

Since discussing the introduction of the new 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A, I have received a handful of questions about which trimlines it will be replacing and since there has been no word on any of the existing trimlines from 2016 being killed off for 2017 – I wanted to do a piece detailing what the 2017 Challenger trimline lineup should look like when it goes on sale later this year.

No 2017 Camaro ZL1 with the 10-Speed Auto until Next Spring

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2016 - 12:13PM

Based on some dealership allocation paperwork posted on Camaro6.com, the first examples of the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with the new 10-speed automatic transmission may not reach dealerships until next spring – with the entire first phase of production dedicated to ZL1 coupes equipped with the manual transmission.

Hyundai N Brand Chief Sees i30 N As Possible Focus RS-Fighter

By Marc Stern on August 30, 2016 - 10:14AM

Will Hyundai's N division turn out a successful Ford Focus RS-fighter? The chief of the division believes it is more than possible; it is likely to happen.

Subaru Levorg Gets 2 More BTCC Podium Finishes

By Denis Flierl on August 30, 2016 - 8:38AM

The Subaru Levorg BMR Racing team stays on fire and gets two more podium finishes this weekend.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Chris Atkinson, GRC Atlantic City,

Flat Tire Derails 2017 Subaru WRX STI at GRC Atlantic City

By Denis Flierl on August 30, 2016 - 8:05AM

All eyes were on Chris Atkinson in the new 2017 Subaru WRX STI at Atlantic City GRC. How did the new STI perform?

A Takata Airbag Supply Truck Crashed and Exploded

Takata Supply Truck Erupts Killing 1, Hurting 4 In Ironic Blast

By Marc Stern on August 29, 2016 - 11:07PM

In an ironic twist for Takata, a supply truck carrying inflators and propellants similar to the devices that have been linked to airbag inflators that have exploded worldwide crashed and exploded.

670hp Ford Mustang Delayed in Australia by the Government

By Patrick Rall on August 29, 2016 - 3:32PM

Ford Motor Company plans to offer a 670 horsepower version of the Ford Mustang GT with a Roush supercharger package at Australian dealerships with a full warranty, but the Australian regulatory process has caused a delay in the automaker launching these high performance models – forcing owners of the popular new Mustang to search elsewhere in their quest for more power.

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