Automotive News (Page 689)

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.

Hellcat Challenger, Charger are Becoming Readily Available Nationwide

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2016 - 2:36PM

fter speaking with a few dealership representatives around the country, it appears as though the Dodge Challenger and Charger with the Hellcat engine is readily available in many parts of the United States – and in many cases, there is no markup.

2017 Camaro SS to Lead 100th Indy 500 Field

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2016 - 1:01PM

A new Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Anniversary edition will serve as the official pace car for the 2016 Indianapolis 500 with legendary team owner Roger Penske at the wheel – marking the 5th time in the past 7 years where a Camaro has been the Indy 500 pace car.

Jaguar Gets Out of the Wagon Game

By Will Maley on April 19, 2016 - 10:37AM

If you were hoping that Jaguar would do a wagon of the new XF or XE, we have some bad news for you.

2015 Tesla Model S 70D was named Green Car of the Year

2015 Tesla Model S 70D is AAA Green Car of the Year

By John Goreham on April 19, 2016 - 9:15AM

2016 Tesla Model S 70D takes three top green car prizes from AAA.

3 Firsts For the New BMW M2

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2016 - 8:44AM

BMW is attracting new fans to the M2 Coupe with a number of marketing firsts.

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI production

Japan Earthquakes Won’t Effect Subaru WRX STI Production

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2016 - 7:31AM

Two powerful earthquakes struck Kumamoto in south-western Japan. It is affecting automakers Toyota and Honda but not Subaru.

2016 Toyota Camry and Avalon Recalled- Airbags Again

By John Goreham on April 18, 2016 - 5:46PM

Camry and Avalon may have problems with airbag sensors.

Dodge Durango SRT Coming Possibly without Hellcat Power

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2016 - 3:31PM

Rumors of a high performance Dodge Durango SRT have been rekindled by spyshots showing a test vehicle with a new, more aggressive front fascia which many believe will be a Hellcat Durango – but one of the insiders from Allpar suggests that the SRT Durango will pack the 392 cubic inch Hemi rather than the Hellcat Hemi.

Dirty Porsche Teamwork Costs Corvette Racing the Long Beach Win

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2016 - 2:29PM

After the #4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R appeared to be the car to beat in the GT LeMans class this past weekend in the Grand Prix at Long Beach, a dirty move by one of the Porsche North America team cars forced Corvette Racing to settle for 2nd with the car piloted by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.

Happy 52nd Birthday to the Ford Mustang, America's Longest Running Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2016 - 1:30PM

On this day 52 years ago, more than 22,000 people had purchased the new Ford Mustang which had been formally introduced at the World’s Fair on April 17th, 1964 – marking the start of the longest-running car and one of the most famous American cars in the history of the industry.

Help Mazda’s Drive to 100 and Get $500 Off Your Next Mazda

By John Goreham on April 18, 2016 - 1:14PM

Mazda’s charitable outreach programs hit overdrive. How you can help and benefit.

Koenigsegg Returns to the Nürburgring

By Will Maley on April 18, 2016 - 11:16AM

Last year, Koenigsegg announced they would be tackling the Nürburgring lap record with the One:1, a model that has a one to one ratio of horsepower to kilogram, making it the most powerful production car in the world at the time. But those plans were scrapped.

A Front-Wheel Drive Mercedes-Benz Roadster?

By Will Maley on April 18, 2016 - 9:31AM

As Mercedes-Benz begins to reduce the number of architectures it uses for their vehicles, an interesting question pops up: Could Mercedes-Benz do a front-wheel drive roadster?

Watch Airplane Worker Win New 2016 Subaru WRX STI [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 18, 2016 - 7:58AM

Watch as an airplane worker in the UK wins a new 2016 Subaru WRX STI.

What do Gigi And the New BMW M2 Have in Common? [Video]

By Denis Flierl on April 18, 2016 - 7:39AM

Can you keep your eyes on Gigi in the new 2016 BMW M2 Coupe?

A Distinctive Porsche 959 Goes Up for Sale

By Will Maley on April 16, 2016 - 10:24AM

Porsche never built a 959 cabriolet during its short production run in the eighties. But that doesn't mean this idea hasn't become real.

2016 Subaru Crosstrek Special Edition in “Pure Red”

Subaru Crosstrek Special Edition in “Pure Red” Arrives This Summer

By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2016 - 7:18AM

Subaru announced pricing on the new 2016 Subaru Crosstrek Special Edition in “Pure Red”. What does $25,595 get you?

2016 Lexus RX named to Ward's 10-Best Interiors List

See Why the 2016 Lexus RX was just named to Ward's 10-Best Interiors List

By John Goreham on April 15, 2016 - 2:46PM

Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h have an award winning interior. Here’s why.

2017 Subaru WRX/STI Pricing and 5 New Features Announced

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2016 - 2:42PM

The 2017 Subaru WRX and WRX STI pricing and new upgrades are announced.

Ford Mustang Sold Out Through 2017 in South Africa - Another RHD Market Success

By Patrick Rall on April 15, 2016 - 1:37PM

The new Ford Mustang is the first ever to be sold in South Africa with the preferred right hand drive configuration and like every other RHD market that has just gotten the new Mustang – the American muscle car is sold out well into the foreseeable future.

Segment sales leader Acura ILX returns unchanged for 2017

By Parks McCants on April 15, 2016 - 12:50PM

Looking to the numbers, Acura ILX sales are up 40% in 2016, with sales momentum expected to continue into 2017 and beyond. Hey, if it’s not broken why fix it?

20 New Upgrades Are Coming on 2017 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2016 - 11:11AM

Subaru released details on the new 2017 Subaru Forester. It gets at least 20 new upgrades.

Rumored: End of the Road for the Volkswagen Beetle?

By Will Maley on April 15, 2016 - 9:04AM

Volkswagen's Beetle could be coming to an end in the next couple of years.

Subaru Reveals Purpose-Built WRX STI Time Attack Car

By Denis Flierl on April 15, 2016 - 7:36AM

Subaru, Prodrive and STI have partnered together to built the ultimate 2016 Subaru WRX STI Time Attack car.

Build Your Ford GT Supercar Online Now, Buyers to be Hand Picked

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2016 - 3:03PM

The configurator page for the new Ford GT supercar has gone line on Ford.com, allowing us all to burn a few minutes picking our favorite combination of wheels, stripes and exterior colors, but those folks hoping to buy a new GT will have to apply through the unique purchased process – with only approved buyers getting the green light to take one home.

Toyota named an EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year

By John Goreham on April 14, 2016 - 2:34PM

For the 12th straight year, Toyota is recognized as a leader by EPA.

Challenger, Charger and Viper Featured in New High Performance Dodge Ad

By Patrick Rall on April 14, 2016 - 1:20PM

The Dodge Viper, Hellcat Challenger, Hellcat Charger and the rest of the many Hemi-powered vehicles in the brand’s lineup makes it the leading American brand in terms of high performance vehicles and in their newest advertisement, the company shows off all of these powerful vehicles as they storm through the streets of Detroit.

Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² Could Come To the U.S.

By Will Maley on April 14, 2016 - 11:49AM

We have to admit we like what crazy things Mercedes-Benz has been doing to the Geländewagen or G-Class This old-school off-road monster has undergone various changes such a six-wheel truck or dropping an AMG V12 under the hood.

CARB Paperwork Reveals Updated 911 GTS Is Coming

By Will Maley on April 14, 2016 - 9:03AM

It seemed slightly odd that Porsche would introduce a second-generation of the 911 GTS in 2015; less than a year before the updated 911 with turbo flat-six engines would be revealed. But it seems it was meant to be a short production run.

15 Ways BMW Minimizes Weight in M4 GTS

By Denis Flierl on April 14, 2016 - 8:17AM

The new BMW M4 GTS makes its international press launch in Barcelona Spain. How did BMW M save weight in the M4 GTS?

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