Automotive News (Page 697)

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.

Volkswagen of America, Michael Horn, CEO

End of the Road for Volkswagen's Michael Horn

By Will Maley on March 10, 2016 - 10:11AM

In a surprise announcement yesterday, Volkswagen of America CEO and President Michael Horn stepped down.

How New BMW X1 Is the Top Luxury Subcompact SUV

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2016 - 7:53AM

US News and World Report likes the BMW X1 Luxury Subcompact SUV. Why do they give it 2 top awards?

5 Reasons Why Subaru Outback Named “2016 Best Cars For Families”

By Denis Flierl on March 10, 2016 - 7:07AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback has been awarded the “2016 Best Cars For Families” by US News and World Report. They tout 5 reasons why they like the wagon.

Consumer Reports Names 2016 Lexus RX 350 Best Luxury SUV

By John Goreham on March 9, 2016 - 7:20PM

The redesigned 2016 Lexus RX 350 had a tough act to follow but seems to be keeping up the tradition.

Who Has the Best Small AWD Crossover in America? [Video]

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2016 - 9:55AM

Take the top 5 small AWD Crossovers, 2016 Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester and Ford Escape. Who wins in two AWD competitive tests?

Diesel Emission Scandal To Inflict ‘Substantial and Painful’ Financial Damage On Volkswagen

By Will Maley on March 9, 2016 - 9:53AM

The news isn't getting better for Volkswagen in terms of the diesel emission scandal. In fact, CEO Matthias Mueller said it will keep the company busy 'for a long time.'

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

How Subaru Brilliantly Markets Their AWD Vehicles to New Adventure Seekers [Video]

By Denis Flierl on March 9, 2016 - 7:52AM

How does Subaru market their new 2016 Outback, Forester, Crosstrek and WRX STI to future consumers? It’s called Subaru’s Gelande taxi.

March 15 dealership delivery date rumored for 2016 Civic Coupe

By Parks McCants on March 9, 2016 - 12:09AM

In Tuesday’s news, according to an unsubstantiated rumor with “official” overtones, there may be less than a week to go before (initial) 2016 Honda Civic Coupe deliveries start trickling onto your favorite Honda lot -- maybe!

What is 'an obscene concept' for Ferrari?

By Will Maley on March 8, 2016 - 2:35PM

If you were to ask the chairman of Ferrari what idea would never happen for the brand, what do you think his answer would be?

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Audi Sees Hybrids As A Bridge To Electric Vehicles

By Will Maley on March 8, 2016 - 9:31AM

If you were to ask Audi how long it will take electric vehicles to become mainstream, they would say about ten years.

4 Innovations to Look For On BMW Vehicles Of the Future

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2016 - 8:54AM

It’s called the BMW VISION NEXT 100 vehicle. BMW says it reveals 4 things to look for on future vehicles.

Subaru’s New Rear-Drive Sports Tourer Gets Teased By Team BMR [Video]

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2016 - 7:53AM

Subaru’s newest motorsport involvement includes the Levorg sports tourer. It gets teased before its motorsport launch.

5 New Performance Enhancements Are Coming on Next-Generation WRX/STI

By Denis Flierl on March 8, 2016 - 7:08AM

Subaru unveiled their Global Platform and the next-generation WRX and WRX STI will benefit in big ways. Five new enhancements are coming.

Mercedes-AMG Busy At Work On Hybrid Powertrains

By Will Maley on March 7, 2016 - 3:42PM

Hybrids have a reputation for being gas-misers. But they can also be used to increase performance, something that intrigues many performance divisions.

Toyota's new EV is way more sustainable than your favorite

By John Goreham on March 7, 2016 - 1:01PM

Toyota’s new Setsuna EV adds a twist on green construction.

2016 Toyota Camry Named a Top Ten By Consumer Reports

By John Goreham on March 7, 2016 - 11:34AM

The Toyota Camry wins a lot more than the sales race.

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Volkswagen's Brand Boss Says A Deal With U.S. Is Coming In Months

By Will Maley on March 7, 2016 - 9:33AM

It has been over six months since the EPA announced that Volkswagen was using illegal software on their 2.0L TDI engine to cheat emission tests. The bad news is that it could be months before a deal between Volkswagen and U.S regulators can be reached.

5 Reasons Why Consumers Should Wait To Buy a New SUV/CUV

By Denis Flierl on March 7, 2016 - 8:25AM

Subaru unveils their new Global Platform and 5 enhancements are coming soon. Why could it be worth waiting to buy their next-generation SUV/CUV?

Would Your 81 Year-Old Grandma Drive a 305hp WRX STI? [Video]

By Denis Flierl on March 6, 2016 - 7:05AM

Watch an 81-year-old woman from Poland who owns a 2016 Subaru WRX STI. She likes to shift gears.

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Next 911 GT3 Will Feature A Six-Speed Manual

By Will Maley on March 5, 2016 - 3:40PM

If you cried at the launch of the current Porsche 911 GT3 because there wasn't the option of a manual transmission, then some recent comments by the man overseeing the model should make you happy.

New Subaru 3-Row crossover, New Subaru 7-passenger SUV

How Families Will Benefit From Subaru’s New 3-Row Crossover Global Platform

By Denis Flierl on March 5, 2016 - 8:54AM

Subaru has a new plant, a new 3-Row crossover and a new global platform coming. How will all three benefit families?

2016 Mazda CX-9 Shakes Up Three-Row Crossover Segment With…

By John Goreham on March 4, 2016 - 2:41PM

The New 2016 Mazda CX-9 is going to make buying a Toyota Highlander or Honda Pilot a little harder.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro 50th Anniversary Special Edition Is Sinister, Stunning

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2016 - 12:34PM

The team at General Motors has just announced the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro 50th Anniversary Special Edition package, which brings in a collection of aesthetic upgrades to create what the company calls “the most epic Camaro yet” – available for coupes and convertibles in premium V6 and V8 form.

Next Generation Ford Mustang Coming in 4 Years

By Patrick Rall on March 4, 2016 - 12:02PM

According to a document unearthed by the Mustang6g.com community, the next generation Ford Mustang will enter production in May of 2020 – almost two years earlier than originally expected.

Audi Buffs Up the Q7

By Will Maley on March 4, 2016 - 10:36AM

It seems Audi had a surprise for us after the Geneva Motor Show.

What Subaru Shares in Common With Luxury Brands Tesla, Ferrari and Porsche

By Denis Flierl on March 4, 2016 - 8:06AM

What does mainstream brand Subaru have in common with luxury automakers Tesla, Ferrari and Porsche?

Volkswagen Interruption, British Comedian

Volkswagen's Press Conference Is Crashed By A Comedian

By Will Maley on March 3, 2016 - 3:16PM

Volkswagen wanted to make headlines at the Geneva Auto Show for the vehicles they were showing. But they also made the headlines for something quite funny and embarrassing.

Canada Hints of Big 2016 Mazda CX-9 Efficiency Improvements

Mazda Canada Hints of Big 2016 CX-9 Fuel Efficiency Improvements

By John Goreham on March 3, 2016 - 2:43PM

Testing done in Canada shows big fuel efficiency gains might be coming to the new 2016 Mazda CX-9.

Ken Block Taking a New Ford Focus RS to World RallyCross

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2016 - 2:43PM

Ken Block announced a while back that he would run the full FIA World RallyCross Championship this season and at that point, it was assumed that he would be running his familiar Ford Fiesta ST racecar, but he will actually campaign a brand new car based on the all-new Ford Focus RS.

Meet the 700hp 2016 Yenko 427 Camaro

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2016 - 2:06PM

The Yenko Camaro is one of the best known special edition packages of the vintage muscle car era and New Jersey-based Specialty Vehicle Engineering has put together a new Yenko package for the 2016 Camaro – complete with a 427 cubic inch engine and the classic Yenko graphic package.

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