Automotive News (Page 694)

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.

SEMA readies for 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup aftermarket

By Parks McCants on January 29, 2016 - 1:52PM

It looks like SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) is anxious to accessorize your 2017 Honda Ridgeline, or at the least, measure it.

Definitive Video Proof that the Diesel Ford F150 is a Real Thing

By Patrick Rall on January 29, 2016 - 1:39PM

A while back, some pictures surfaced showing what was believed to be a Ford F150 test truck with a diesel engine and while those pictures were rejected by some as proof of anything – this new video leaves absolutely no question that Ford is definitely tinkering with a diesel F150.

On 2016 RAV4 mid-size crossover safety is still expensive

On 2016 Toyota RAV4 mid-size crossover safety is still expensive

By John Goreham on January 29, 2016 - 12:17PM

The top-rated mid-size crossovers still charge extra for the safety they advertise.

BMW M2 Almost Completely Sold Out Before Dealer Launch

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2016 - 10:26AM

The new BMW M2 Coupe is already in dealer showrooms and it’s been a big success before it’s official launch.

Maserati Will Be Adding Hybrids To Their Lineup

By Will Maley on January 29, 2016 - 9:56AM

Maserati's boss Harald Wester isn't a fan of electric vehicles, saying they were 'nonsense'. So it seems somewhat ironic that the Italian brand will be adding plug-in hybrid powertrains to most of their lineup.

10 Reasons Why Subaru Forester Beats All Others in the Small SUV Class

By Denis Flierl on January 29, 2016 - 7:28AM

Why is the 2016 Subaru Forester the perennial best-selling vehicle in the brand’s stable of all-wheel-drive vehicles?

Nissan Micra Cup 2016 Calendar and Car Design Revealed

By Aaron Turpen on January 28, 2016 - 7:00PM

The Nissan Micra Cup 2016 race series will begin in May and run through September, according to the official calendar release this week. The calendar now expands out of Quebec to include Ontario as well. Nissan also announced a new Micra Cup Limited Edition consumer trim for the 2016 model year.

RealTime Racing Acura TLX GT drops AWD for 2016 Pirelli World Challenge

By Parks McCants on January 28, 2016 - 6:28PM

A big “set-up” change for the 2016 Pirelli World Challenge will level the field a bit for Acura TLX GT

Mid-Engine Corvette to be Confirmed in 2016

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2016 - 3:17PM

Although GM execs have gone on the record insisting that there is no mid-engine Corvette being developed, the folks at CorvetteForum.com have inside information insisting that the mid-engine Corvette – or Zora, as it may be called – will be revealed in some manner during the 2016 calendar year.

Start/Stop Technology in the Ford F150 Should Be Embraced

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2016 - 1:23PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that all 2017 F150 pickups with an EcoBoost engine and while some people will complain about too much technology increasing the cost to consumers – this is a simple technology that is spreading across the industry, and it should be embraced.

The Dodge Challenger Could Soon be Chrysler's Smallest Car - Seriously

By Patrick Rall on January 28, 2016 - 11:52AM

Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne recently stated that the Dodge Dart and the Chrysler 200 are on their way out of the lineup and if that proves to be true, the Dodge Challenger will be the smallest car in the Chrysler Group core brands – which is a pretty outrageous thing to consider.

Testing group says forward crash prevention and auto braking could save you

By John Goreham on January 28, 2016 - 11:26AM

Could save you from injury and also save you money. Here’s how.

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Rumored: Volkswagen Showing A Polo-Based Crossover At Geneva

By Will Maley on January 28, 2016 - 10:09AM

The Geneva Motor Show is just a couple of months away and already we are getting some ideas of what will be shown.

Watch High-Speed Autobahn Run in New BMW M2 [Video]

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2016 - 7:57AM

A new BMW M2 owner takes the new Coupe to the limit on the German Autobahn. Check out the start-up, sound and acceleration. [video].

Lasek Doesn’t Get Keys to the New Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on January 28, 2016 - 6:54AM

Bucky Lasek is ready to drive the Subaru WRX STI in his first-ever stage rally this weekend. It won’t be the 2016 Subaru WRX STI?

77% of all Honda Fit owners surveyed would buy again

By Parks McCants on January 27, 2016 - 6:48PM

What is it about Honda Fit that makes it one of the most popular cars with current owners in Honda’s lineup?

Toyota RAV4 Gearing Up To Pass Honda CR-V In Sales In 2016

By John Goreham on January 27, 2016 - 4:34PM

Honda’s CR-V and Toyota’s RAV4 finished 1-2 in 2015 U.S. sales in the hottest automotive segment. How will this year turn out?

Look behind the curtain at the place IIHS does crash testing

By John Goreham on January 27, 2016 - 2:41PM

The best safety evaluations for American vehicles are not done by your government, but by this group. Here’s where they do it, how they do it, and why.

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Paves A Turbocharged Future

By Will Maley on January 27, 2016 - 10:57AM

Since the first-generation Porsche Boxster was first shown 1996, it has been equipped with a flat-six engine. But Porsche has decided to change things up with the 2017 model. Meet the 718 Boxster.

2016 GMC Sierra All Terrain X Just Took Of-Road Further

By John Goreham on January 27, 2016 - 8:51AM

The 2016 GMC All Terrain X adds to the already impressive capabilities of the Sierra

Why Subaru WRX/STI #Subielove Will Drive the Brand Into the Future

By Denis Flierl on January 27, 2016 - 7:55AM

Most car brands see a big drop in teen interest. Why is Subaru the exception? The WRX/STI is a big reason.

Rumored: Kia Planning To Show Production GT This Year

By Will Maley on January 26, 2016 - 4:33PM

After being shown in concept form at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and numerous reports saying a production model would be shown, we might actually get a chance to see the production version of the Kia GT.

Emission Cheating Was An Open Secret At Volkswagen

By Will Maley on January 26, 2016 - 10:11AM

The emission cheating scandal that Volkswagen finds itself in stretches all the way back to 2006 and was an 'open secret' among a group of employees.

Watch Horrific Crash as BMW M3 Hits a Taxi Broadside [Video]

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2016 - 8:13AM

This video shows how not to drive a high-performance BMW M3. Power and stupid don’t mix well.

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Study: EyeSight-Equipped Subaru Vehicles Reduce Accidents Significantly

By Denis Flierl on January 26, 2016 - 7:01AM

In a recent study, Subaru vehicles equipped with EyeSight were found to reduce accidents significantly. How much difference does EyeSight make?

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Audi's U.S. Chief Believes Diesel Still Has A Place In the U.S.

By Will Maley on January 25, 2016 - 11:50AM

The Volkswagen diesel emission scandal is still ongoing and has caused many to wonder if diesel still has a place in the U.S.

Motorweek's 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Test Says 0-60 MPH Takes 4 Seconds

By John Goreham on January 25, 2016 - 10:54AM

Motorweek’s entirely positive test cannot match other reports’ ludicrous launch times.

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Volvo's Polestar Division Working On Hotted-Up Plug-In Hybrids

By Will Maley on January 25, 2016 - 9:43AM

While most of the focus on Volvo has been dealing with the XC90 and plans to reduce fatalities in their vehicles to zero in the near future, the Swedish automaker has quietly been making plans on performance variants.

How Subaru brilliantly markets the WRX STI in extreme snow

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2016 - 8:12AM

How does Subaru market the new 2016 WRX STI to future performance fans? It’s called Subaru’s Galande taxi.

4 ways new Subaru Forester watches the road for you

By Denis Flierl on January 25, 2016 - 6:45AM

The 2016 Subaru Forester wins Top ASV+ rating in Japan’s JNCAP. How does the new Forester watch the road for you?

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