Automotive News (Page 705)

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.

2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Picks Up 33rwhp with Intake and a Tune

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2015 - 12:41PM

A video has hit the internet showing the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang getting a workout on the dyno and while the stock results are solid, the power gained by adding a simple cold air intake and a good engine tune is the real star of the show here.

C7 Corvette Becomes a Carbon Fiber Cop Car in Germany

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2015 - 12:15PM

The wicked looking Chevrolet Corvette Stingray police car shown above made its grand debut at the Essen Motor Show and this German police car was built to help promote a program in Germany which encourages those folks customizing their cars to add modifications with safety in mind.

Dodge Empire Viper, Challenger and Charger army

The Dodge Viper ACR is Darth Vader of the Automotive Empire

By Patrick Rall on December 7, 2015 - 11:33AM

The Chrysler Group is using the popularity of the new Star Wars movie to promote their vehicles and in a new TV commercial, the Dodge Viper plays the role of Darth Vader while scores of Hellcat Challengers and Chargers serve as the black and white Stormtroopers.

When will Subaru replace the aging US spec 2.5-liter WRX STI engine?

By Denis Flierl on December 7, 2015 - 8:13AM

Subaru will introduce a new Global Platform in their entire lineup starting next year. Will Subaru put the 2.0-liter turbo engine the U.S. spec 2017 WRX STI?

Essential improvements are needed on new Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S

By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2015 - 7:45AM

A new-generation Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S is coming. They need essential performance improvements to make the sports coupe exciting again.

Why you don't want to take your Subaru Legacy to the beach

By Denis Flierl on December 5, 2015 - 8:32AM

If you own a Subaru Legacy sedan, it’s a prime target for thieves at the beach. Why do Legacy owners need to be more careful?

Acura car sales up 21.2% as North America discovers TLX

By Parks McCants on December 4, 2015 - 6:22PM

Acura engineering effectively reinvigorated the sedan lineup with the advent of TLX. There’s been a bump or two along the way.

Future of Consumer Cars: Marriage between Electric and ICE vehicles?

By Armen Hareyan on December 4, 2015 - 5:42PM

Nissan has announced that in 2016 it will introduce an electric car with a range extender engine, which will only serve to generate electricity for the battery. This raises a valid question on what will be the future of the consumer cars. Will they be the Hybrids like Toyota Prius and Chevy Volt or the EVs like Nissan LEAF and Tesla. My Facebook friend and an avid EV supporter Dr. Raza Khan, who drives both Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF shares his opinion.

Video: Why you don't want to drift your new BMW M2

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2015 - 11:19AM

In BMW M’s promotion of the new 2016 BMW M2 Coupe, they show the car drifting in photos and videos. Why won’t M2 owners every do this?

New Subaru Outback quickly earns fifth award in unique category

By Denis Flierl on December 4, 2015 - 8:04AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback get its fifth award this year. Why is it in the midsize car category?

Want to end a lease on a BMW, Leaf, Volt, Taurus?

The top reasons people quit auto leases early are surprising

By John Goreham on December 3, 2015 - 4:33PM

The experts that keep track of this stuff reveal some trends.

Will new Subaru Impreza compact feature exclusive fuel-saving drivetrain?

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2015 - 8:57AM

The 2016 Subaru Impreza Hybrid makes appearance at Eco Products 2015 in Tokyo. Will we see the hybrid in the U.S.?

New Subaru Outback has absolutely phenomenal year

By Denis Flierl on December 3, 2015 - 8:40AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback is having a record-breaking year in Australia. What four things are drawing buyers to the AWD wagon?

Acura’s RDX crossover drives brand into record territory

By Parks McCants on December 2, 2015 - 8:40PM

America loves a good deal and from where I sit, Acura RDX may be the best value found in a 2-row SUV today.

GM Will Build 850 Corvettes Each Year with Solar Power

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2015 - 3:17PM

General Motors will break ground later this month on a new solar panel system at the Chevrolet Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and when the 850-kilowatt array is completed, the facility will generate enough power each year to build 850 Corvettes.

Ford Mustang Arrives in Australia, Sold Out Until 2017 (Video)

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2015 - 1:42PM

This first shipment of right-hand drive Ford Mustang coupes and convertibles reached Australia yesterday morning with 173 new pony cars destined for eager owners who ordered the car months ago – and those who preordered the new Mustang will be the only ones getting their American muscle car until at least early 2017.

Build and Price Your 2016 Dodge Viper ACR Online 2 Ways

By Patrick Rall on December 2, 2015 - 1:12PM

The online configurator tools for the 2016 Dodge Viper have gone live at both Dodge.com and DriveSRT.com, giving prospective buyers and dreamers alike a chance to build and price their ideal Mopar supercar – with both a simple, traditional configurator tool and the expanded Viper Customizer for the track terror ACR.

Tesla's slow Model X launch raises questions

Failure to launch- Tesla has delivered 15 Model X vehicles in 3 months

By John Goreham on December 2, 2015 - 12:54PM

Why has Tesla’s Model X rollout been so ridiculously slow?

How To Connect Your Phone to 2014 Dodge Dart and Get Messages

By Armen Hareyan on December 2, 2015 - 9:54AM

I was reading a forum discussion and saw several people having issues in connecting their smartphones to their Dodge Dart. Here is what Mopar owners recommend.

Have Subaru WRX/STI sales finally reached the peak?

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2015 - 8:29AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX/STI saw increased sales in Canada and a downturn in the U.S. Have WRX/STI sales reached their peak?

2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 2016 Subaru Impreza

2 unlikely cars help Subaru barely miss first weak month in years

By Denis Flierl on December 2, 2015 - 6:58AM

Subaru’s Crosstrek and Impreza are two cars in the lineup that kept sales going forward in November. Is Subaru seeing the first signs of weakness?

Honda Civic sales up 8.6% in November on introduction of 2016 Sedan

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2015 - 11:31PM

2016 Honda Civic to return brand to dominance in the compact car segment.

2016 Honda Pilot looking to a record sales year

By Parks McCants on December 1, 2015 - 9:56PM

Although American Honda car sales were off 5% year over year for November, Pilot sales are up 19% on the way to the best sales year since 2006.

Two Year Update on C7 Corvette Stingray Sales

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2015 - 5:39PM

The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray officially went on sale for the 2014 model year back in October of 2013, so with the new Corvette beginning its 3rd year of sales, we wanted to take a look at the first two years of sales figures for the newest generation of the all-American sports car.

Ford Mustang Sales Dip in November, Still Beats Camaro, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2015 - 12:50PM

The Ford Mustang posted its worst sales month of the 2015 calendar year, but the Motor Company still moved almost two thousand more Mustangs than Chevy sold Camaros – allowing Ford to maintain its 13 month winning streak on the sales charts.

PSA: Avoid Winter Vehicle Care Advice from Facebook

By Patrick Rall on December 1, 2015 - 12:04PM

There are a handful of memes going around Facebook suggesting that drivers take special measures to prepare their vehicles for winter weather, but many of these measures are dangerous to everyone on the road. With that in mind, we bring you this quick public service announcement.

2015 Lexus RX350 sales jump with new model

New 2016 Lexus RX350 crossover defies critics with big sales jump

By John Goreham on December 1, 2015 - 11:41AM

The vehicle that created the segment keeps gaining new customers.

Video: Subaru Crosstrek beats top US vehicles for Best Subcompact SUV honors

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2015 - 7:59AM

Cars.com, USA TODAY and MotorWeek set out to see what’s the Best Subcompact vehicle in the U.S. Why did Subaru Crosstrek win?

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

These 3 hot Subaru crossovers are setting the US on fire

By Denis Flierl on December 1, 2015 - 6:59AM

Subaru’s 2016 Forester, Outback and Crosstrek are hot commodities in the U.S. What new record did the brand set in November?

Ford Works Out the 2017 Super Duty F250, F350 and F450 (Video)

By Patrick Rall on November 30, 2015 - 3:27PM

The arrival of the 2017 Ford Super Duty lineup will introduced the next generation of the industry’s bestselling heavy duty pickups and with that debut getting closer each day, Ford Motor Company has offered up a video of the F250, F350 and F450 working out at the Romeo Proving Grounds.

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