Automotive News (Page 703)

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.

The 2017 Camaro 1LE Debuts in Chicago for V8 and V6 Models

By Patrick Rall on February 10, 2016 - 2:48PM

As we speculated last week, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE package will debut tomorrow at the 2016 Chicago International Auto Show, but as a nice surprise, the newest 1LE package is offered for both the V6 and V8 models – bringing superior handling capabilities to the masses.

Bentley Is Giving Electric Powertrains the Once-over

By Will Maley on February 10, 2016 - 2:01PM

Volkswagen is doing it. Audi is in the process of getting one ready. Porsche has given the codename to theirs. Bentley is considering it. All of these have a connecting thread, want to guess what that might be?

2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Review – Daily Driving Test

By John Goreham on February 10, 2016 - 10:09AM

How well does the Tacoma TRD Off-Road 4x4 Double Cab tackle the easy stuff?

Volvo Wagon Fans! Mark Your Calendars For February 18th!

By Will Maley on February 10, 2016 - 10:01AM

Very few automakers are known for wagons, but Volvo has produced some of most iconic ones: The 122 Amazon, 1800 ES, 240, 850R, and V70 to name a few. On February 18th, Volvo plans on adding to that history.

New Pure Red Special Edition Subaru Crosstrek Debuts in Chicago

By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2016 - 8:14AM

Subaru announces a new special limited edition 2016 Crosstrek. Do you like Pure Red? This crossover will grab your attention.

Track-Ready M2 Rolls With Special MotoGP Safety Car Livery

By Denis Flierl on February 10, 2016 - 6:59AM

The 2016 BMW M2 gets the special Moto GP Safety Car livery and upgrades. What special effects does it get?

2016 Acura MDX earns ‘Best Car for the Money’ honors

By Parks McCants on February 9, 2016 - 9:33PM

It’s nice to read that our fellow automotive journalist agree with the Acura-Torque News assessment of 2016 Acura MDX. Awesome! Here’s the rest of the story.

2016 Lexus NX 200t Best Compact Luxury SUV For the Money – U.S. News

By John Goreham on February 9, 2016 - 2:11PM

The 2016 Lexus X 200t earns a new award to go along with strong sales.

Ferrari Reveals the Updated FF, Complete With A New Name

By Will Maley on February 9, 2016 - 1:48PM

It seems that rumor we reported last week about a updated Ferrari FF was true.

Corvette Racing Looks to Build on Historic Success at LeMans

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2016 - 12:40PM

Corvette Racing has announced that both of their team cars have received an invitation to compete in the 2016 24 Hours of LeMans endurance race – giving the Corvette crew a chance to back up last year’s LeMans win while continuing the momentum gathered in finishing 1-2 earlier this month in Daytona.

Toyota Teases Something Sporty Coming to Chicago

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2016 - 11:38AM

This morning, Toyota rolled out the image above showing the grille and hood scoop of a mystery vehicle that will debut later this week in Chicago – one which I am guessing will have ties to the Toyota Racing Development division.

Ford Fielding Four Teams in the 2016 24 Hours or LeMans

By Patrick Rall on February 9, 2016 - 11:11AM

Chip Ganassi Racing with take four new Ford GT race cars to LeMans later this year to compete in the world’s most well-known endurance race – the 24 Hours of LeMans – 50 years after the original Ford GT finished 1-2-3 in the legendary race.

Volkswagen Golf GTD, Golf GTD, GTD, TDI, Diesel

Kenneth Feinberg Promises A 'Generous Solution' to Volkswagen Diesel Owners

By Will Maley on February 9, 2016 - 10:06AM

It has been a couple months since Volkswagen announced that Kenneth Feinberg was being brought in to develop a compensation program for owners affected by the diesel emission scandal in the U.S. How is he faring?

Less Than 1% of Americans Can Afford This Car But Most Wish They Could

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2016 - 8:23AM

The all-new 2017 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive has been announced by BMW and it’s the ultimate luxury sedan. What sets this car apart from the rest?

Subaru XV Concept, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Subaru Teases XV Concept Before Geneva Motor Show

By Denis Flierl on February 9, 2016 - 6:57AM

The 2017 “Subaru XV Concept” will make its world debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. What will it reveal?

Camaro 1LE Rumored to Debut This Week in Chicago

By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2016 - 5:31PM

There has been no official word from General Motors, but there is a persistent rumor floating around the social networks and the internet forums that the 6th generation Chevrolet Camaro 1LE will debut at this week’s Chicago Auto Show – introducing what could be a road-handling beast for shoppers on a budget.

Electrical Gremlins Spoil 2017 Raptor F150 Racing Debut

By Patrick Rall on February 8, 2016 - 2:05PM

The 2017 Ford Raptor F150 made its racing debut this past weekend in the Parker 425 event of the Best in the Desert series and sadly, electrical gremlins on the second 143 mile lap prevented the new Raptor at turning in a time for the 6+ hour endurance race.

2016 Honda Civic effectively bridges the generation gap

By Parks McCants on February 8, 2016 - 11:27AM

Men and women, 20 to 70 are dropping in at their local Honda dealer for a closer look at the best selling sedan in North America’s “C” segment.

Winter Snow Storm Test - 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road

By John Goreham on February 8, 2016 - 9:55AM

As part of our comprehensive Tacoma testing, we drive the TRD Off-Road in winter snowstorm conditions.

Why Can't the Dubai Police Sell An Impounded Ferrari?

By Will Maley on February 8, 2016 - 9:09AM

The Dubai Police department is already known for having one of the most diverse fleet of police vehicles in the world. But they are also known for impounding a Ferrari Enzo, one of the most iconic supercars from the Italian sports car maker. And one that has been in their custody since 2012.

Two Reasons Why New Subaru Crosstrek Appeals to “Urban Adventurers”

By Denis Flierl on February 8, 2016 - 8:02AM

Subaru seeks “Urban Adventurers” with the refreshed 2016 Crosstrek. What is this new niche market Subaru is aiming at?

New BMW M2 Is a Bigger Star Among Stars in LA

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

The new BMW M2 hits the red carpet at the 68th annual Director’s Guild of America Awards. Who is the real star at the awards?

Study: Expect to Wait Longer Merging in Traffic if You Drive a Subaru WRX/STI

By Denis Flierl on February 7, 2016 - 7:17AM

A study reveals motorists don’t like Subaru WRX and WRX STI drivers. How do they react to them in traffic?

Volkswagen Starts A TDI Buy Back Program For Dealers

By Will Maley on February 6, 2016 - 11:11AM

Volkswagen is beginning to buy back certain models equipped with the 2.0L TDI engine. The bad news is this program is only for dealers.

Datsun GO-Cross Concept Debuts

By Aaron Turpen on February 6, 2016 - 10:54AM

Nissan's Datsun brand is showcasing a new concept vehicle at the Delhi Auto Expo in India. The car is a crossover version of the popular little Datsun Go and is meant to test the waters for a potential production version of the idea in that market.

2016 Civic Coupe tops ‘C’ segment with extreme standard feature value

By Parks McCants on February 5, 2016 - 7:21PM

As I caught the late afternoon flight out of San Diego, a delayed realization hit me like a bolt of lightning. The greatest value to be found in Honda’s 2016 Civic Coupe may sit with the LX base trim.

Dodge Viper Sales 3-Year Update

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2016 - 5:13PM

The 5th generation Dodge Viper was first delivered in February 2013, so with the end of the month in January 2016, the modern Mopar supercar has been on sale for 3 full years – and today we bring you a look at Viper sales over the past 3 years.

The Roush F150 has 600hp for 39 States

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2016 - 4:16PM

The high performance Ford tuning experts at Roush have put together a new 600 horsepower package for the 2015-2016 F150 pickup with the 5.0L V8, but the system is not approved for use in California and the ten other states that use the CARB emission rules – meaning that this supercharged F150 is only good for folks in the other 39 states.

Rumored: Kia Is Working On A Rear-Drive Sports Sedan

By Will Maley on February 5, 2016 - 3:37PM

While Hyundai is busy working on its upscale Genesis brand, Kia is trying to position itself as the youthful, sporty brand. What better way to set this image up than with a sports sedan?

The 2016 COPO Camaro Sounds Insane, Runs an 8.99

By Patrick Rall on February 5, 2016 - 1:13PM

General Motors has finally rolled out a video showing the 2016 COPO Camaro making full passes down the quarter mile and this car is nothing short of awe-inspiring in every way – with a sound that is sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who loves American muscle cars and an 8-second quarter mile time.

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