Automotive News (Page 677)

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.

Nissan LEAF Owners About The Rise of Their Electric Bill vs Cost of Gasoline Usage

By Armen Hareyan on June 13, 2016 - 12:57PM

You buy a Nissan LEAF and the cost of your electric bill goes up. How much does it cost to fully charge a Nissan Leaf and what is the monthly cost. Nissan Leaf owners answer this question.

New Transformers Villain is a Ford Mustang Police Car

By Patrick Rall on June 13, 2016 - 12:18PM

Director Michael Bay has offered up a look at another vehicle from the upcoming Transformers movie and once again, the Ford Mustang will play the villain in a police car livery – setting up what will surely be some great chase scenes with the new Chevrolet Camaro.

What Do Tesla Owners Tell to Potential Tesla Buyers: Regrets or No Regrets

By Armen Hareyan on June 13, 2016 - 11:18AM

You are considering to buy a Tesla Model S, Model 3 or Model X. Tesla has delivered around 75,000 Model S electric cars around the world. Would you like to know what these owners would like to say say to new potential Tesla buyers and if they have any regrets?

2017 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2016 Toyota Tacoma – Spec Sheet Comparison

By John Goreham on June 13, 2016 - 9:02AM

We compare the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline Specs to the Industry-leading midsize pickup, the Toyota Tacoma.

Why High-Performance GT-R Enjoys Special Status at Nissan

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2016 - 8:36AM

Why does Nissan keep building the expensive low-volume 2017 GT-R?

2016 Mazda3 wins an award for being cool and also an award for being a great family car

2016 Mazda Mazda3 – The coolest family car under $18K?

By John Goreham on June 13, 2016 - 7:57AM

This week the 2016 Mazda3 won an award for being cool and also an award for being a great family car.

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

Meet the Man Who Will Get You Excited About Subaru

By Denis Flierl on June 13, 2016 - 7:25AM

The all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza arrives in November. Who’s the man behind the new design language?

Rumored: Introducing Range Rover's X6 Competitor

By Will Maley on June 12, 2016 - 10:22AM

It is quite odd that Land Rover is planning to build a competitor to the likes of the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, but who are to judge.

Meet the New 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2016 - 8:45AM

Subaru announces the 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition. Is there more than just the new color?

Subaru Forester, Outback, Legacy, Impreza, Crosstrek, Subaru oil consumption class action lawsuit

Subaru Oil Consumption Lawsuit Update: What Should You Do?

By Denis Flierl on June 12, 2016 - 7:51AM

In the oil consumption class action lawsuit against Subaru, an important deadline is coming up tomorrow. What decision do consumers need to make?

There's Another Version of the E-Class Wagon Coming

By Will Maley on June 11, 2016 - 2:19PM

Earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz introduced the new E-Class Wagon. The new variant of the E-Class is jam packed with the latest technologies, and a lot of practicality. But it seems German luxury automaker was holding something back.

2016 Nissan Maxima, 2016 Nissan Murano, 2016 Nissan Rogue, 2016 Nissan Frontier

These 4 Nissan Vehicles Deliver on Their Ownership Promise

By Denis Flierl on June 11, 2016 - 12:26PM

4 Nissan vehicles score best in class in vehicle satisfaction. Why are owners satisfied?

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Isle of Man TT Challenge

Part 2: Higgins Beats IOM Lap Record Again [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 11, 2016 - 8:29AM

Mark Higgins beat his own Isle of Man record again in the 2016 Subaru WRX STI. How fast was he this time?

2016 Honda Civic Coupe: Where Safety Meets Sexy

By Parks McCants on June 11, 2016 - 5:19AM

Sure, we could have told you that 2016 Honda Civic has just earned the highest available IIHS Safety Pick + designation, but, there’s way more to this story.

Acura NSX Supercar assaults Pikes Peak Hill Climb x 3

By Parks McCants on June 11, 2016 - 4:22AM

In 2015 Acura fans watched a prototype 2017 Acura NSX supercar pacing the start of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak Hill Climb Classic. For the 100th anniversary of the oldest hillclimb in the U.S., Honda R&D and the Acura Brand takes off all the stops.

Ford Mustang GT Could Become a British Police Car

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2016 - 5:22PM

The new Ford Mustang was recently displayed at a trade show in the United Kingdom and depending on the approval process required of all new special service vehicles – the American muscle car could become the next British police car.

Tesla Model 3 vs Model S 60: Which One to Buy

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2016 - 2:21PM

By end of April the orders for Tesla Model 3 have reached nearly 400,000 globally by mid April and while Tesla reintroduces Model S 60 at twice the price of Model 3, but cheaper than Model S 70. Who will buy them and what should you do if are thinking to buy a Tesla.

NEMPA calls Mazda MX-5 Miata Best Value Convertible.

New England Motor Press Honors 2016 Mazda Miata

By John Goreham on June 10, 2016 - 1:14PM

The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) gathered earlier this month to honor the best of the best vehicles it tested over the past year. Mazda’s 2016 MX-5 Miata was honored as The Best Value Convertible this year. However, as Bill Griffith and Wheels TV wrote of the award, “It is really more of a lifetime achievement award.”

Corvette Beats Ford GT, Leads Both Classes in LeMans Practice

By Patrick Rall on June 10, 2016 - 12:21PM

The 2016 24 Hours of LeMans race is just over a week away and this past weekend, the Chevrolet Corvette teams in both the GTE Pro and GTE Am production-based classes – with the both C7R teams comfortably out-running all four of the new Ford GT teams.

One Enhancement and 2 New Packages are Coming on 2017 Nissan Maxima

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2016 - 11:40AM

It was totally remodeled last year. The Nissan Maxima gets one minor enhancement for 2017. How much will it cost?

Charging Nissan LEAF or an Electric Car in The Rain: One Thing To Beware of

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2016 - 11:10AM

One of the first questions that electric car buyers ask is can you charge an electric car like Nissan LEAF or Tesla Model S in the rain. This is a much discussed topic in Nissan LEAF and Tesla forums. Here is what owners say and what you should know about charging and EV in the rain. Why you should beware of older outlets.

Mercedes-Benz Decides To Send The Maddest G-Class to the U.S.

By Will Maley on June 10, 2016 - 10:41AM

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is a vehicle of extremes. On one end is the recently introduced G350d Professional that has been stripped down to the bare essentials to provide something akin to the original G-Wagen.

Why BMW M2 Defies Convention

By Denis Flierl on June 10, 2016 - 7:57AM

Autocar names BMW M2 as its “Game Changer” in 2016. Why does the newest M machine defy convention?

Tesla Model S 60 vs Model S 70: Owner Perspectives

By Armen Hareyan on June 10, 2016 - 7:53AM

Yesterday Tesla sent out a press release announcing reintroduction of the the Model S 60. The price is lower than the S 70 and starts at $58,500 after incentives or $667 a month. The range of the Tesla Model S 60 is 210 miles per charge and it achieves a top speed of 130 mph. The zero-to-60 acceleration is 5.5 seconds.

Single Announcement of Suspension Complaints in Tesla Model S Cars Sends The Stock Down 3%

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 6:20PM

Tesla Stock lost 3 percent after a word came out that NHTSA is reviewing suspensions complaints in Tesla Model S Cars. What does this mean?

Tesla Hot Door Handles: How To Fix The Problem

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 4:01PM

Tesla Model S door handles sometimes can get very hot in summer. Several Tesla owners have attested to this problem and offered their solutions on how to fix it.

Suggestions and Guidelines From Tesla Owners When Parking Your Tesla in Parking Lots

By Armen Hareyan on June 9, 2016 - 3:19PM

Tesla Model S has the amazing self-parking mode which you can use for autopilot parking, but when if you are parking your Model S or other Tesla models in a parking lot? Here is what some Tesla owners recommend.

A Closer Look at the Custom Painted Billet Dodge Hellcat Badges

By Patrick Rall on June 9, 2016 - 12:58PM

After receiving some undue negative feedback on the billet aluminum, custom painted Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat badges that we featured last week, today we offer a closer look at the actual product – rather than just a computer generated image of the product.

NE Motor Press - 2016 Mazda CX-3 Best All-Weather Subcompact Crossover

By John Goreham on June 9, 2016 - 12:06PM

Mazda’s newest vehicle, the 2016 CX-3, can’t seem to lose a contest.

Why is Ferrari Recalling Certain California and 458 Italia Models?

By Will Maley on June 9, 2016 - 8:49AM

The Takata airbag recall has possibly become the largest automotive recall with scores of automakers fixing vehicles with airbags that could send metal fragments towards occupants in the crash. Sadly, 13 people have been killed and more than 100 people have been injured due to the faulty airbags.

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