Automotive News (Page 693)

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.

2017 Volvo S90 To Start At $47,945

By Will Maley on March 29, 2016 - 9:46AM

Volvo's replacement for the long-standing S80, the 2017 S90 will be arriving at dealerships later this summer. But how much will it set you back?

2017 Subaru Impreza: Ready Aim Fire Bullseye

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2016 - 8:18AM

The 2017 Subaru Impreza just made its global reveal and it’s geared toward millennials. Did Subaru hit the target?

Why is Subaru So Loved By Their Fans?

By Denis Flierl on March 29, 2016 - 6:45AM

How does Subaru treat their loyal fans in Japan? By taking them to a secret research facility in the mountains of Japan for a fun day with their cars.

2016 Civic blind spot monitor saves Eugene, Oregon bicyclelist

By Parks McCants on March 28, 2016 - 7:04PM

There she was, sitting between my 2016 Civic passenger side mirror and the handicap ramp -- “I swear officer, I didn’t see her!” Thankfully Honda “Lane Watch ™” did.

Hotter Camaro Z/28 Still on the Way

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2016 - 3:38PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has just been introduced in the flesh at the New York Auto Show, but we can still expect an even hotter 6th gen Camaro in the near future – presumably being the next generation Z/28.

Rumored: Land Rover Plans A BMW X6 Fighter

By Will Maley on March 28, 2016 - 3:38PM

We'll admit we don't see the point of crossover coupes like the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. But automakers see something in it.

Don't Expect Big Changes for the 2017 Dodge Challenger

By Patrick Rall on March 28, 2016 - 1:53PM

As we near the summer of 2016 the of 2017 Dodge Challenger is just around the corner, but despite some rumors floating around the internet, we shouldn’t be expecting big changes for the 2017 model year – although that should be a different story for 2018.

Can a 2016 Mazda Miata Beat a Corvette Stingray On an Autocross Course?

Can a 2016 Mazda Miata Beat a Corvette Z06 On an Autocross Course?

By John Goreham on March 28, 2016 - 11:58AM

The surprising answer.

U.S. Federal Judge Extends Deadline for Volkswagen

By Will Maley on March 28, 2016 - 10:08AM

In late February, a U.S. gave Volkswagen an ultimatum: By March 24th, they would need to give a status update as to a fix for the illegal diesel vehicles. That date has since passed. What happened?

Subaru mid-engine sports car, New Subaru BRZ

Subaru Chief Says No to Mid-Engine Sports Car Yes to New BRZ

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2016 - 8:19AM

A new mid-engine high-performance sports car rumor is just that, a rumor. Subaru’s Chief Tom Doll says it’s not being developed.

Why BMW 330e iPerformance Won’t Set the World on Fire

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2016 - 8:05AM

BMW just introduced the new 330e iPerformance 3 Series plug-in hybrid. Will it be a popular 3 Series?

Will Subaru WRX STI NBR Crash Stop a Title Repeat?

By Denis Flierl on March 28, 2016 - 7:43AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI NBR crash won’t stop Subaru Tecnica International. Can they get the car ready in 2 months?

No Hybrid technology for 2017 Acura NSX GT3 Car

By Parks McCants on March 25, 2016 - 5:22PM

For 2017 Acura returns to the world of Grand Prix racing with a slightly modified factory built NSX GT3 race prepared Supercar. This NSX comes with a missing hybrid component or two..

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk - Not Trackhawk - Debuts in NYC

By Patrick Rall on March 25, 2016 - 12:33PM

A new Jeep Grand Cherokee with the word “hawk” in the name debuted this week at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, but rather than the Hellcat-powered Trackhawk that rumors insisted would debut, the new premium Trailhawk trimline debuted – with your choice of Hemi, Pentastar or Diesel power.

Mazda MX-5 Miata is 2016 World Car of the Year and Design of the Year

By John Goreham on March 25, 2016 - 11:16AM

The Mazda MX-5 took home the two most important awards at the New York Auto Show.

Will 5hp Bump Make Much Difference in 2017 Toyota 86?

By Denis Flierl on March 25, 2016 - 8:46AM

The 2017 Toyota 86 replaces the outgoing Scion FR-S and gets suspension and power upgrades. Will it make much difference?

2017 Acura MDX presents hybrid SUV luxury and fuel efficiency

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2016 - 8:45PM

The best selling premium 3-row SUV of all time just got better. The most significant change in 2017 Acura MDX is one that you’ll never see.

600 Horsepower 2016 Civic Coupe takes on ‘Global Rallycross’

By Parks McCants on March 24, 2016 - 7:27PM

What more can we say about the Honda Performance Development turbocharged 600 horsepower 2016 Civic Coupe?

Watch the Hellcat Challenger Go 171mph on Ice

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2016 - 5:32PM

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is very, very fast and while it is best known for tearing up the pavement, a team in Sweden recently took the Hellcat Challenger to a top speed competition on a frozen lakebed – with a top speed of 171 miles per hour on solid ice.

Genesis Reveals Their First Concept

By Will Maley on March 24, 2016 - 2:59PM

The Detroit Auto Show was the coming out party for the Genesis brand with the introductions of the G80 and G90. For New York, the brand decided it was time to show off a concept.

2017 Toyota Corolla Turns 50 In Style

By John Goreham on March 24, 2016 - 2:54PM

The Toyota Corolla’s 50th-anniversary edition is worth a look.

The Lincoln Navigator Concept Shows a Bright Future for the Luxury SUV

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2016 - 1:53PM

Ford Motor Company has used the 2016 New York International Auto Show to show off their new Lincoln Navigator Concept and while this massive SUV has a few aspects that aren’t exactly production friendly – this new Navigator Concept paints a beautiful picture of the future of the large Lincoln SUV.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Comes as a 640hp Convertible, Too

By Patrick Rall on March 24, 2016 - 1:01PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is making its grand debut this week at the 2017 New York International Auto Show and as viewers of the morning show Kelly and Michael learned early this morning, the 640 horsepower super Camaro will also be offered as a convertible – including all of the performance goodies of the hardtop with the open-air fun.

Forget Buying a Tesla Model 3 in 2017 Unless You Fit This Narrow Profile

By John Goreham on March 24, 2016 - 11:43AM

Even before the new Model 3 has been revealed Tesla is starting to hint that you won’t be able to get one this year or next year.

The Three Flavors of Hyundai Ioniq Arrive In New York

By Will Maley on March 24, 2016 - 9:56AM

After making appearances in South Korea and Geneva, Hyundai brought the 2017 Ioniq lineup to New York for its North American debut.

Audi Cuts the Roof Off the R8

By Will Maley on March 24, 2016 - 9:23AM

It was going to happen sooner or later; a drop-top version of the Audi R8.

10 Improvements to Look For on New Subaru Impreza 2.0i Sport

By Denis Flierl on March 24, 2016 - 8:16AM

Subaru introduced new 2017 Impreza 2.0i Sport models at the New York Auto Show. Why will they be for driving enthusiasts?

2016 Ford Mustang GT Fails Australian Police Car Trial

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2016 - 4:31PM

A few weeks back we brought you the news that the 2016 Ford Mustang GT was being considered for the next police pursuit vehicles for the New South Wales police, but it seems that a mechanical issue during testing has forced the police to remove the Mustang from their consideration process.

Kia Makes the Full-Size Sedan Relevant Again With the 2017 Cadenza

By Will Maley on March 23, 2016 - 4:23PM

The full-size sedan class is one that carries one without many changes. But whenever an automaker introduces a redesigned or an all-new model, people take notice.

Corvette Racing Goes 2-for-2 in 2016, Wins 2nd Straight Sebring Race

By Patrick Rall on March 23, 2016 - 4:00PM

The Corvette Racing team took the GTLM class win at the 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race this past weekend, winning the 12-hour battle for the second straight year and backing up their season-opening win at Daytona with back to back wins in the Sunshine State.

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