Automotive News (Page 664)

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.

Toyota’s under appreciated large sedan named number one.

Toyota Avalon Best For What?

By John Goreham on August 4, 2016 - 8:49AM

Toyota’s underappreciated large sedan named number one at something. Go Figure.

Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 Recalled For Power Steering Failure

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2016 - 8:31AM

The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 are the best handling sports cars for the money. Now they are being recalled in Australia for power steering loss.

Why Subaru WRX/STI Sales Decline Again

By Denis Flierl on August 4, 2016 - 7:46AM

The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI sales are down in the US. Why are they slipping?

Toyota RAV4 Will Pass Camry As Top Seller

2017 Toyota RAV4 Will Pass Camry As Top-Selling Model

By John Goreham on August 3, 2016 - 3:28PM

The tea leaves tell us that the Toyota Camry will fall to number two soon behind the unstoppable RAV4.

Kia Soul leads Korean maker to all time July sales record

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2016 - 2:18PM

July continues the upward sales trajectory for Kia with the Soul compact hatchback leading the lineup.

Volvo Car U.S.A. sales increase 52.8% in July

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2016 - 1:34PM

So what’s driving Volvo car sales in the United States back to pre-recession levels?

If the Dodge Charger Gets a Turbo 4, the Challenger Might, Too

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2016 - 12:59PM

There has been plenty of speculation about the next generation Dodge Charger getting a twin turbocharged 4-cylinder, but we rarely mention the Dodge Challenger in those discussions – which I believe will also get the boosted 4-cylinder mill in the event that such an engine is offered in the Charger.

Aviation Themed Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Raises $295k for Charity

By Patrick Rall on August 3, 2016 - 12:14PM

Ford Motor Company recently built and donated a uniquely designed Shelby GT350 Mustang for the Experimental Aircraft Association and with the auction for that car having taken place last week, the automaker has announced that the bright yellow muscle car raised $295,000 for the charity.

2017 Ridgeline Ad captures the versatility of Honda’s pickup truck [Video]

By Parks McCants on August 3, 2016 - 11:22AM

This may be the best 2017 Honda Ridgeline advertisement to date

2016 Subaru Impreza, 2017 Subaru Impreza

KBB's Best Back-To-School Cars: Why Subaru Impreza Gets the Nod

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2016 - 10:38AM

Kelly Blue Book names the 2016 Subaru Impreza as one of the “10 Best Back-To-School picks of 2016. Should you buy new or used?

Sales report - Mazda Miata, Fiat 124 Spider, Porsche Boxster

Roadster Roundup - MX-5 Miata vs. Fiat 124 Spider vs Porsche Boxster- Who Is Sales Leader?

By John Goreham on August 3, 2016 - 10:37AM

Mazda’s Miata is the one to beat. How did the Porsche Boxster and all-new Fiat 124 Spider do in July?

Don't Hold Your Breath For A 911 EV In the Near Future

By Will Maley on August 3, 2016 - 8:46AM

Porsche is hard at work on their Tesla Model S fighter, the Mission E into production. With this new model, this has some folks wondering if Porsche could take some of the ideas and technologies the Mission E into the 911.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Legacy, 2017 Subaru Forester

How Outback and Legacy Leads Subaru to More Records

By Denis Flierl on August 3, 2016 - 8:15AM

The 2017 Outback and Legacy helped Subaru of America have another record month in July. Why are Forester sales declining?

Hyundai Genesis Coupe Leaves Quietly At the End of This Model Year

By Will Maley on August 2, 2016 - 4:27PM

We knew that the clock was ticking for the Hyundai Genesis Coupe and now we know when it will say good-bye.

Is GM Working on a Corvette ZR1 or a Better Z06?

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2016 - 3:38PM

Some spy shots have hit the internet showing a C7 Chevrolet Corvette wearing the familiar clothing of a company test mule, creating the discussion over whether this mysterious Corvette is the long-rumored next generation ZR1 or if we the photographer caught a glimpse of the new-and-improved Z06.

Toyota Tacoma sees its market share shrink rapidly in the midsize truck race.

2016 Toyota Tacoma's Sales Lead over Colorado and Canyon Shrinks

By John Goreham on August 2, 2016 - 3:01PM

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma sees its market share shrink rapidly in the midsize truck race.

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Prices & Spec Details

By John Goreham on August 2, 2016 - 2:00PM

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro returns and the prices are simple to understand.

2017 NSX arrival sparks consumer buzz for Acura dealerships

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2016 - 2:00PM

We find a bright spot in Acura’s July sales report with the delivery of the reinvented NSX supercar.

Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Outsell Chevrolet Camaro in July

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2016 - 1:58PM

The Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger finished 1-2 in the muscle car sales race in July, marking the third straight month where the Chevrolet Camaro has been forced to settle for third place – as sales of the next generation GM muscle car continue to slump.

Honda Civic sets another sales record for July 2016

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2016 - 1:19PM

Driving through any town U.S.A., you are now most likely to see a 10th generation Honda Civic sitting at a stop light.

2017 Ridgeline is Honda’s other sales success story for July

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2016 - 12:50PM

Honda’s 2nd generation Ridgeline pickup has received resounding glowing accolades from the automotive press. Midsize truck buyers seem to agree.

New Dodge Challenger Hellcat Ads are Incredibly Cool

By Patrick Rall on August 2, 2016 - 12:15PM

FCA has rolled out two new commercials for the Dodge lineup, focusing on the success of the 707 horsepower Challenger SRT Hellcat, and the result is a pair of videos that might be the coolest car commercials I’ve seen in many moons.

2016 Honda CR-V posts all time July sales record

By Parks McCants on August 2, 2016 - 12:10PM

American Honda remains on an unprecedented success roll! Either that “Honda summer clearance event” is sizzling hot, or CR-V is one heck of an SUV purchase value, or both! America’s best selling SUV just broke an all time monthly sales record.

New Infiniti QX30 Looks Cool But Can You See Out?

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2016 - 8:32AM

Infiniti just announced pricing on their all-new 2017 QX30. It looks cool, but can you see out of it?

2017 Subaru Impreza, 2017 Impreza sedan, 2017 Impreza 5-Door, 2017 Subaru Outback

5 Ways Subaru Impreza’s US Build Will Benefit Consumers

By Denis Flierl on August 2, 2016 - 8:17AM

The 2017 Subaru Outback gets the attention, but it’s the 2017 Impreza that will kick off new things for Subaru. What will it mean for consumers?

Tire Testing with BFGoodrich and the New Ford Mustang

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2016 - 4:16PM

I recently had a chance to attend a tire testing event with the folks at BFGoodrich and the Ford Mustang was the test vehicle – and it was an interesting experience to see what a huge difference the different tires made on an autocross course.

Hang a Huge High Res Dodge Challenger, Charger or Viper on Your Wall

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2016 - 1:05PM

The well-known wall art company Fatheads has rolled out a new lineup of Dodge brand items, including huge, high resolution wall decals of the Dodge Viper, the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, the Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack, a handful of other vehicles and a wide array of modern Dodge badges – all of which are ready to be safety stuck to your wall in style.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to Pack 650hp, 650tq

By Patrick Rall on August 1, 2016 - 12:04PM

The order guide for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has been posted on the enthusiast website Camaro6.com and the most significant information in the 100-page PDF is the power rating for the new 6th gen Camaro ZL1 – with 650 horsepower and 650lb-ft of torque rather than the preliminary figures of 640 and 640.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Watch First 2017 Subaru Impreza Walk-Around and Pedestrian Air-Bag [Video]

By Denis Flierl on August 1, 2016 - 11:37AM

Watch the first 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door, Sedan and new pedestrian-protection air bag videos.

Will the 2016 Mazda CX-9 fit in your garage?

Is the New 2016 Mazda CX-9 Three-Row Crossover Too Big For Your Garage?

By John Goreham on August 1, 2016 - 11:23AM

We compare the all-new Mazda CX-9 to its peers to see just how it will fit in your garage.

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