Automotive News (Page 679)

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.

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Isle of Man TT Challenge

Subaru WRX STI Shatters Isle of Man Record on First Attempt

By Denis Flierl on June 5, 2016 - 6:02AM

Mark Higgins smashed the record at Isle of Man in the 2016 Subaru WRX STI. How quick was the run?

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback

2 Reasons Why Subaru Is One Car Shy of a Load

By Denis Flierl on June 4, 2016 - 7:39AM

Subaru has a problem. Dealers can’t get enough Forester and Outback models and customers are waiting. How long is the wait?

Officially Licensed, Colored-Matched Hellcat Challenger and Charger Badges Hit the Market

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2016 - 5:16PM

While the market is chock full of companies making unlicensed items for the Hellcat Challenger and Hellcat Charger, the first aftermarket badging approved by the Chrysler Group has hit the web – with these billet aluminum replacement badges coming in every color available on either of the 707hp Dodge muscle cars.

Honda Civic, Pilot tops Best Family Cars of 2016

By Parks McCants on June 3, 2016 - 12:33PM

Out of hundreds of car, crossover and SUV models considered, 2016 Honda Civic and the redesigned Pilot makes the “Top 10 Best Family Cars of 2016.”

MIT Survey - Autonomous Vehicles of Least Interest to Those Most In Need

By John Goreham on June 3, 2016 - 12:00PM

Autonomous vehicle technology offers some drivers significant benefits, but they don’t want it.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD Diesel Gets Functional Ram Air Hood

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2016 - 11:38AM

General Motors has announced that when the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado HD with the Duramax diesel engine hits the street later this year, it will have a new functional “ram air” hood that will help deliver improved performance in a broader range of conditions – while also looking pretty freakin’ cool.

2017 Ford Raptor F150 Tires Developed Specifically for This Truck

By Patrick Rall on June 3, 2016 - 11:13AM

Ford Motor Company has announced some new information on the 2017 Raptor F150, this time focusing on the BFGoodrich tires which were developed right along with the truck, with engineers from both companies teaming up to make the best possible tires for on and off-road use.

Toyota Dealers Top Mercedes and Lexus In Customer Survey

By John Goreham on June 3, 2016 - 10:41AM

You maybe driving a fully Autonomous Model 3 in the future

By Jason Cobb on June 3, 2016 - 9:00AM

Sometimes it is what you don’t say that says the most.

How You Get Retrofitted Adrenaline For the BMW M2 [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2016 - 8:57AM

How do you make the BMW M2 better? BMW M Performance has some ideas.

2016 Nissan 370Z NISMO, National Donut Day

How to Make 325+ Donuts With the Nissan 370Z NISMO [Video]

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2016 - 8:14AM

How do you make 325+ donuts with a 2016 Nissan 370Z NISMO? Watch Formula Drift champion Chris Forsberg do it.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru WRX STI GRC supercar

Why Subaru Put WRX STI GRC Plans on Hold Again

By Denis Flierl on June 3, 2016 - 7:09AM

A new 2017 Subaru WRX STI GRC supercar is coming. What are Subaru Motorsport’s revamped plans for 2016?

Toyota Safety Sense Wins 2016 Yankee Technology Cup Award

By John Goreham on June 2, 2016 - 4:46PM

NEMPA chooses Toyota’s innovative safety suite as its top technology pick for 2016.

Volvo's CEO Sees Hybrids Replacing Diesels in the Coming Decade (Even in Europe)

By Will Maley on June 2, 2016 - 2:54PM

While the diesel emission scandal hasn't hit Europe as hard as the U.S., many automakers are reconsidering diesel due in part to tougher emission standards coming around the corner.

The day of Honda’s Self Driving Car is here

By Parks McCants on June 2, 2016 - 1:48PM

It’s all about synthetic sensory recognition and autonomous driving response. Honda’s on it in Concord, California. The day of Honda's self driving car is here!

GM's Ed Welburn Named Designer of the Year by NEMPA

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2016 - 1:34PM

Last week, the folks from the New England Motor Press Association held their annual awards banquet and among those honored was General Motors Ed Welburn – who was named Designer of the Year just a few short weeks before he retires from his position with GM.

Dodge Challenger Post Best 2016 Sales in May, Jeep Posts Best Month Ever

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2016 - 1:01PM

In May 2016, the Chrysler Group posted its 74th consecutive month of year over year gains, with major contributions from the Jeep lineup, the Dodge Challenger, the Chrysler 300, the Dodge Charger and all three of the company’s existing minivans.

2016 Accord, Civic bolster sagging Honda sales in May

By Parks McCants on June 2, 2016 - 12:36PM

Hey, what can I tell you, the entire North American auto industry hit the skids in May as U.S. auto sales level out. Let’s put this mild downtrend into perspective.

The Tesla buffet: 2 reasons why all-you-can-eat isn't sustainable for Tesla Superchargers

By Armen Hareyan on June 2, 2016 - 11:28AM

Tesla cannot keep giving "all-you-can-eat" on superchargers. There must be a nominal cost, big enough to keep people away who could otherwise have charged at home.

Every Tesla Model 3 Owner Will Still Have a Sci-Fi Tesla Car

By Armen Hareyan on June 2, 2016 - 10:22AM

Once the public learned that Tesla will not send free Superchargers to the Model 3 owners, the topic is being actively discussed by many Tesla and EV owners in online forums. Most of the people seem to be disappointed because of the lack of free Superchargers. But here is one opinion, which says "everything is fine," and here is how you will still save more money.

Ford Mustang Included in New List of Takata Airbag Recalls

By Patrick Rall on June 2, 2016 - 10:11AM

Ford Motor Company has rolled out a new list of vehicles affected by the global Takata airbag recalls, with the newest batch including the Ford Mustang, the Ford GT supercar, the Ford Fusion, the Ford Ranger and a collection of Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

Two Brits Earn Honors From NEMPA

By Will Maley on June 2, 2016 - 8:35AM

The New England Motor Press Association recently held their annual winter car of the year awards ceremony at MIT this week where a number of models were honored. Two of those models happen to be British.

2016 Nissan Frontier, 2016 Nissan Titan XD

Why Nissan Frontier Sales Skyrocket and Titan XD Plummets

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2016 - 8:29AM

Demand for mid-size trucks is hot and the 2016 Nissan Frontier is benefitting. Why is Titan going backward?

Is Huge Price Increase for 2017 Nissan GT-R Premium Justifiable?

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2016 - 8:14AM

Nissan announces the price for the 2017 GT-R Premium. How much will it go up?

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI, 2017 Subaru WRX STI

Subaru WRX/STI Sales Head South: Is There a Problem?

By Denis Flierl on June 2, 2016 - 7:46AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI takes a big slide backward for May. Are buyers waiting for new upgrades or are there deeper problems?

Refreshed 2017 Acura MDX SUV comes to market with a surprise or two

By Parks McCants on June 1, 2016 - 9:15PM

2017 Acura MDX expands on a tradition of attainable premium quality.

Chevrolet Camaro Sales Slump as Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger Lead May Sales

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2016 - 3:09PM

Sales numbers were down across the board in the muscle car segment for May 2016, but the Chevrolet Camaro posted the biggest slide, trailing both the Ford Mustang and the Dodge Challenger as sales of the 6th gen GM muscle car remain inexplicably slow.

Rumored: Volkswagen Considers Building Their Own Battery Factory

By Will Maley on June 1, 2016 - 2:43PM

Most automakers who build electric vehicles get batteries from suppliers like Samsung and LG. But Tesla is gearing up their Gigafactory to build their own batteries for their vehicles. This idea has caught the eye of another automaker.

Next Gen Dodge Charger Could Gain a Twin Turbo 4-Cylinder and Lose 500lbs

By Patrick Rall on June 1, 2016 - 11:59AM

New insider information suggests that when the next generation Dodge Charger arrives around 2021, a new twin turbocharged 4-cylinder engine could serve as the fuel-sipping entry level option under the lineup of powerful Hemi V8s while the entire model line stands to lose some 500 pounds.

How Hyundai Did 2,300 KM of Testing In 24 Hours

By Will Maley on June 1, 2016 - 9:26AM

Hyundai has put one of their development vehicles for their upcoming N performance division through the ringer by running Nürburgring 24 Hours this past weekend.

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