Automotive News (Page 698)

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.

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.

Hellcat Wrangler Coming to Moab, Teased Today

By Patrick Rall on March 3, 2016 - 1:16PM

A Jeep Wrangler powered by the 707 horsepower supercharged Hellcat Hemi may be among the unique offroading concepts introduced at the Easter Jeep Safari later this month – along with 6 other eye-catching custom rides from the Jeep and Ram brands.

Bugatti, 16C Galiber Concept, Bugatti 16C Galiber Concept

Next Project for Bugatti Could Be A Sedan

By Will Maley on March 3, 2016 - 10:00AM

As Bugatti begins production of the Chiron supercar, they are considering what their next project could be.

2016 Subaru WRX/STI Keeps the Winter Hot

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2016 - 8:36AM

2016 Subaru WRX and WRX STI has best February ever. What’s next for WRX/STI’s evolution?

BMW M2 Revealed Alongside its Spiritual Successor in Geneva

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2016 - 8:28AM

The new BMW M2 is revealed at the Geneva International Auto Show alongside its spiritual successor, the BMW 2002. Why is M2 the biggest crowd-pleaser?

Subaru Hits the Mark with 4 Features on New Subaru Outback

By Denis Flierl on March 3, 2016 - 8:15AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback continues to climb mountains in Australia. What 4 things are making the Outback a big hit?

When will battery electric vehicles sell at one percent rate of vehicles?

Battery Electric Vehicles Make Up 0.3% of Current U.S. Auto Sales

By John Goreham on March 2, 2016 - 3:48PM

Battery electric vehicles are running at less than a third of one percent of U.S. auto sales year to date.

Why 2016 Honda Civic Sedan drives brand to February sales record

By Parks McCants on March 2, 2016 - 2:19PM

As is said “ the public has spoken,” with 2016 Civic sedan driving Honda Division to an all time February sales record, 106,202 new Honda cars and light trucks hit the road in February.

Shelby GT350 Mustang VS Hellcat Challenger

Dodge Challenger Hellcat VS Shelby GT350 Mustang in Half Mile Battle

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2016 - 1:29PM

A video has hit the internet showing the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat racing the Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang on a half mile strip of runway – with the poorly driven Mopar muscle car winning some and losing some.

Porsche Builds A 911 for the Purist

By Will Maley on March 2, 2016 - 1:17PM

Do you find yourself wishing for a Porsche 911 that was light-weight, packed a powerful engine, and came with a six-speed manual? Your wish has come true.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS Gains 11hp, 27tq from a Cold Air Intake

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2016 - 12:30PM

The folks from Super Chevy recently published a piece detailing their experience of adding a cold air intake to the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro with pretty impressive results and with so many questions as to whether these intake systems are really worth the money – this seemed like an excellent chance to showcase their functionality.

Ken Block Rolls Out Gymkhana 8 from Dubai

By Patrick Rall on March 2, 2016 - 11:52AM

The Original Hoonigan Ken Block has rolled out the 8th chapter of his legendary Gymkhana video series, this time tearing up the streets of Dubai in his 650hp Ford Fiesta ST rally car with cameo appearances by a Ford F150 Raptor, the new Ford GT supercar and the incredible high performance exotics of the Dubai police force.

Convertible 2016 Mazda Miata outsells every Porsche and FR-S and BRZ

Convertible 2016 Mazda Miata outsells every Porsche car, FR-S and BRZ in February

By John Goreham on March 2, 2016 - 11:20AM

In the dead of winter, an affordable convertible outsells all Porshe car models, many of which come with roofs. Oh, and it outsold the FR-S and BRZ too.

Audi's Q2 Isn't Like Any Other Crossover From the Brand

By Will Maley on March 2, 2016 - 10:53AM

Audi's crossover lineup has a bit a problem. All of their models look like one another. The only way you can tell them apart is either by the overall size or looking on the back for the name. But Audi is going to be changing this with the introduction of a new crossover.

BMW X1 Keeps Exceeding Expectations [Video]

By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2016 - 8:45AM

The 2016 BMW X1 Subcompact luxury SUV keeps exceeding expectations. What sets it apart?

Subaru Reaches a Special AWD Milestone

By Denis Flierl on March 2, 2016 - 7:14AM

Subaru created a niche market 44 years ago with their all-wheel-drive Leone. Today FHI announced they reached a big milestone.

2016 Lexus NX200t just became the leader in sales

2016 Lexus NX200t just became the leader in premium compact crossover segment sales

By John Goreham on March 1, 2016 - 4:24PM

Lexus passes Audi Q5, but Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 are very close.

Dodge Challenger Posts Best February Ever, Leads Segment in Growth

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2016 - 3:44PM

While the Dodge Challenger was once again third on the muscle car segment sales chart, February was still a great month for the Mopar muscle car – helping the new Challenger to post the strongest annual growth through the first two months and further proving that the 2015 refresh was a complete success.

Mustang Soars in February While Camaro Sales Slump

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2016 - 2:58PM

The Ford Mustang posted huge sales in February, badly beating the Chevrolet Camaro as sales of the 6th gen GM muscle car have remained inexplicably slow.

Mercedes-Benz, C-Class Cabriolet, C-Class, Cabriolet, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet, Geneva Motor Show

Mercedes Drops the Top On the C-Class

By Will Maley on March 1, 2016 - 2:32PM

Mercedes-Benz hasn't had a true competitor to the likes of the Audi A5 and BMW 3/4-Series convertibles since the CLK ended production in 2009 to make way for the slightly larger E-Class coupe and cabriolet. But Mercedes decided it was time to change that.

The 2017 Corvette Grand Sport is Ready to Race

By Patrick Rall on March 1, 2016 - 1:13PM

The 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport debuted today at the Geneva Motor Show, introducing a host of upgrades to the Stingray that makes this C7 almost as quick around the test track as the 6th generation Corvette ZR1.

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