Automotive News (Page 683)

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.

Watch the Dodge Hellcat Challenger and Charger Attack the 1/2-Mile and Mile

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2016 - 5:16PM

The Hellcat Challenger and Hellcat Charger have asserted themselves as the quickest of the stock American cars when it comes to the quarter mile drag strip, but these high performance monsters are also head-turners when the track is even longer.

Volvo Shows the Future of Its Small Cars

By Will Maley on May 18, 2016 - 3:04PM

Volvo has been focusing on the higher end with their revitalization plan with the introduction of the XC90 and S90. But today in Sweden, Volvo turned their focus to small cars.

Why KBB Picks 2016 Toyota Prius Over EVs as Favorite

Why KBB Picks 2016 Toyota Prius Over Tesla Model S as Favorite Fuel Sipper

By John Goreham on May 18, 2016 - 2:15PM

Like most shoppers, the green vehicle experts at KBB chose a 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid over an EV. We break down the runner-up list to help make sense of this.

2017 F250 Pricing Jumps by $150 to $5000+ Depending on the Trimline

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2016 - 2:06PM

Ford Motor Company hasn’t outlined the pricing for the new 2017 Ford F250 with the aluminum body, but the folks at Car & Driver have the vast majority of the numbers – outlining a series of price increases that range from $150 on the base model to more than $5,000 on the top of the line models.

John Force Finally Gets a Proper 2016 Camaro Funny Car

By Patrick Rall on May 18, 2016 - 1:25PM

While John Force and his teammates began running a Chevrolet Camaro funny car for the 2015 season, the new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro funny car will make its grand on-track debut this weekend at the NHRA Kansas Nationals in Topeka, Kansas – when the living legend hits the track in the new race car shown above.

Tesla prevents accidents with new Auto Summon upate

By Jason Cobb on May 18, 2016 - 9:50AM

Tesla releases a new software version for drivers to confirm the direction of the Auto Summon feature in an effort to prevent accidents.

Volkswagen Corrado Magnum Sport Kombi Prototype

For Sale: Two Volkswagen Corrado Prototypes

By Will Maley on May 18, 2016 - 8:52AM

It is a rare occurrence whenever a prototype is available for sale. Usually, they are crushed or put into an automaker's collection. Imagine how rare it must be for two prototypes to go up for sale.

New 2017 BMW M240i Packs 335hp

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2016 - 8:50AM

The new 2017 M240i Coupe gets a new-gen 335hp TwinPower Turbo engine. How quick is it?

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Toyota RAV4, 2016 Mazda CX-5

Nissan Accused of Emissions Cheating

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2016 - 7:37AM

Nissan has been accused of emissions tampering. Will it derail their plans to bring a new compact crossover SUV to the US?

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross

New Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar is Coming in 2017

By Denis Flierl on May 18, 2016 - 7:23AM

Subaru announced a new Subaru WRX STI GRC Supercar for 2017. What will happen this season?

Honda performance sweeps Indy 500 opening day practice

By Parks McCants on May 17, 2016 - 11:42PM

Marco Andretti led a Honda powered 4 car sweep under perfect weather conditions on the opening practice day of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.

What keeps Toyota's CEO up at night may sound familiar to any businessperson

By John Goreham on May 17, 2016 - 5:40PM

Anyone who has ever tried to predict sales will relate to this.

CPO Lexus CT 200h Named to Best Cars For Recent College Grads List

By John Goreham on May 17, 2016 - 3:55PM

In an interesting twist on the usual suspects, Autotrader picks the premium hybrid Lexus CT 200h as a good car for recent grads. Here’s why.

Mercedes-Benz Could Build Out A Sub-brand To Take On BMW's i

By Will Maley on May 17, 2016 - 1:59PM

Whenever an automaker does something, it is a safe bet that another one will follow in their footsteps. This is mostly attributed to German automakers. Case in point: When BMW launched the X6, Mercedes-Benz worked on a competitor that launched last year called the GLE-Coupe.

Roadkill Nights by Dodge Stops in Detroit, Kansas City for 2016

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2016 - 1:02PM

After an incredibly one-off event in 2015, the Roadkill Nights by Dodge will add a second event to the schedule for 2016, bringing the same racing action, car show and other Dodge-sponsored high performance fun to both Detroit and Kansas City.

Wrecked Camaro Z28 was Back in Action the Next Day

By Patrick Rall on May 17, 2016 - 12:16PM

Last week we brought you a video of what we believe was a 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro Z28 crashing on the Nürburgring and today, we have a video featuring Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser giving a bit of detail on that accident – most notably pointing out that the car was back on the track the next day.

Start dreaming of your Model 3 with this fan designed on-line design studio

By Jason Cobb on May 17, 2016 - 8:59AM

A Tesla Fan from the Tesla Motor Forum named Bayol has used his skills once again to create a Model 3 design studio to show the various features on the upcoming Tesla model 3.

Making An Aston Martin Vanquish Out of Leather

By Will Maley on May 17, 2016 - 8:43AM

If you're an automaker like Aston Martin, you use the finest leathers to upholster the seats and various interior pieces. You'll also end up with a lot of leather scraps. Aston Martin figured out a clever solution to reuse the scraps.

2017 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Legacy, 2016 Subaru Legacy

Are New 2017 Subaru Outbacks Too Dangerous to Drive?

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2016 - 8:16AM

Subaru has recalled 2016-2017 Subaru Outback and Legacy models. Are they too dangerous to drive?

Nissan Already Planning Nex-Gen GT-R Redesign

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2016 - 8:05AM

The paint is barely dry on the new 2017 Nissan GT-R and designers are already working on the next-generation model. Will it have a hybrid drivetrain?

How #75 Subaru WRX STI Dominates Olympus Rally

By Denis Flierl on May 17, 2016 - 7:54AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI rally car of David Higgins and Crag Drew dominated Olympus Rally this weekend. Where was Pastrana?

Lamborghini Takes On A Glacier

By Will Maley on May 16, 2016 - 4:22PM

We doubt many Lamborghini owners would even have the thought of driving in the snow, let alone driving up a glacier.

Hagan's Dodge Charger Gets Win #1 in Atlanta

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2016 - 1:48PM

Matt Hagan, Don Schumacher Racing and their fleet of Dodge Charger race cars have had a rough 2016 season when compared to 2015, but when the final win light popped this weekend in Atlanta, Hagan beat teammate Jack Beckman for his first win of the year.

Consumers Sing Praise for 10th Generation Honda Civic

By Parks McCants on May 16, 2016 - 11:16AM

Looking to Honda Civic owner forums from around the globe, the vast majority of 2016 Honda Civic sedan and coupe buyers (mostly) sing praise for 10th generation Honda Civic.

Mid-Engine C8 Corvette Could Debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2016 - 11:15AM

According to the folks at Car & Driver, the C8 Chevrolet Corvette will debut at the 2018 North America International Auto Show in Detroit and when it does, we will finally be introduced to the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette – provided that this information proves to be true.

2016 Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey Minivan Comparison

2016 Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey: $40K Minivan Comparison

By John Goreham on May 16, 2016 - 10:23AM

We compare the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna in mid-trim matchup to see which is the better family hauler.

The 750hp 2015 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake is Available in Australia

By Patrick Rall on May 16, 2016 - 10:20AM

Although the new Ford Mustang is sold out well into the 2017 calendar year, an Australian high performance tuning shop is offering up a limited number of new Shelby Super Snake Mustangs with 650-750hp – just like the super-tuned pony cars sold here in the USA.

Will the Mercedes-Benz Pickup Come to the U.S? It's Unclear

By Will Maley on May 16, 2016 - 9:10AM

When Mercedes-Benz announced that it would be building a pickup truck, the U.S. branch expressed interest in it and wanted to make the final decision on it. The decision has been pushed back a couple of times and now, the new CEO says it might be awhile before we get an answer.

To All Model 3 Reservation Holders: How Do You Feel About New Tesla VP Addition?

By Jason Cobb on May 16, 2016 - 9:05AM

Peter Hochholdinger with 22 years experience at Audi hired to deliver Tesla's promise of 500,000 vehicles by 2018.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

Why 2018 Nissan Frontier Will Be a Major Player When it Arrives

By Denis Flierl on May 16, 2016 - 8:17AM

Nissan Frontier sales skyrocket: What will happen when the 2018 Frontier gets a remodel?

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