Automotive News (Page 718)

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.

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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Ferrari Makes the California T Handle Sharper Via A New Package

By Will Maley on January 24, 2016 - 1:23PM

Do you wish Ferrari's entry-level model had the wick just turned up a little bit? We have some very good news for you.

American Honda Week in Review: 2016 Civic, Clarity FCV, CR-V, and HR-V

By Parks McCants on January 24, 2016 - 11:54AM

The 3rd week in January was an epic period for American Honda Motor Company. Our American Honda Week in Review Begins with Civic Si

Subaru counting on 5 WRX STI improvements for repeat Nurburgring 24-hr win

By Denis Flierl on January 24, 2016 - 6:30AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI will attempt to win the Nurburgring 24-hr race again this year. Will 5 new improvements help them do it?

2016 Honda HR-V earns ‘Green’ Kudos as viable SUV alternative

By Parks McCants on January 23, 2016 - 2:06PM

Arguably, 2016 Honda HR-V may be the coolest SUV alternative in North America

How first-generation Legacy changed the car shopping landscape

By Denis Flierl on January 23, 2016 - 6:17AM

The first generation Legacy broke the World Land Endurance Record on January 21, 1989. How did this world speed record set the pace for today’s cars?

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Jaguar F-Type SVR Makes An Accidental Debut

By Will Maley on January 22, 2016 - 2:56PM

If 550 horsepower isn't enough for you in the Jaguar F-Type, then we have some very good news for you.

Toyota joins nine other automakers making emergency auto-braking standard

By John Goreham on January 22, 2016 - 2:39PM

Automatic emergency braking (AEB) as standard equipment will soon be a reality.

Watch the Hellcat Jeep Grand Cherokee Launch with Obvious Blower Whine

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2016 - 1:20PM

A videographer who was poking around one of the Chrysler Group test facilities captured footage of what is clearly a Hellcat Jeep Grand Cherokee test vehicle – giving us a chance to see and hear the supercharged SUV as it launches hard from a stop.

Lingenfelter Stage 2 Safely Adds 100hp, 100tq to the Corvette Z06

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2016 - 12:45PM

The folks at Lingenfelter have just announced their Stage 2 package for the C7 Corvette Z06, which lifts the output by 100 horsepower and 100lb-ft of torque in a very reliable way – adding improved internal engine components rather than just jamming in a bunch more boost.

New Toyota Supra Won't Look Like This

By John Goreham on January 22, 2016 - 12:36PM

Those hoping the Toyota FT-1 and the next Supra were related may disappointed.

Volkswagen Chooses An Outsider To Lead North American Operations

By Will Maley on January 22, 2016 - 11:30AM

The person who will be leading Volkswagen's North American Operations has a difficult task ahead of them. They will be charged with strengthen the brand in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Who is the lucky person to take this position?

Add a Rear Seat to Your Shelby GT350R Mustang for $999

By Patrick Rall on January 22, 2016 - 11:05AM

The 2016 Shelby GT350R Mustang is the most track capable Ford of all time and it might just be the most track capable muscle car of all time, but it seems that some of the people buying these track-ready monsters want a rear seat – so Ford has added that option for the 2016 model year with a cost of $999.

The 2017 Audi R8 Is How Much?!

By Will Maley on January 22, 2016 - 9:15AM

If you have your heart set on a 2017 Audi R8, be prepared to have your finances in order.

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3 reasons why more Toyota and Honda owners drive away in a Subaru

By Denis Flierl on January 22, 2016 - 6:59AM

Why are there more Toyota and Honda owners buying a new 2016 Forester, Outback, Crosstrek or Impreza? There’s 3 reasons.

Ram Rebel Wins Four Wheeler Truck of the Year, Beating Tacoma, Colorado and Titan Diesel

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2016 - 4:10PM

The Ram Rebel has been announced as Four Wheeler Magazine’s Truck of the Year, beating out the Chevy Colorado Z71 Diesel, the Nissan Titan XD PRO-4X Diesel and the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road in one of the most grueling truck competitions in the industry.

Should Mazda bring back the rotary engine?

By John Goreham on January 21, 2016 - 3:45PM

Rotary engines are loved by their fans, but do they make sense?

Stock Motor 2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Runs 11.1 at 125mph

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2016 - 3:37PM

The new Ford Mustang EcoBoost offers an excellent mix of power and efficiency, but with some changes around the engine bay, the 4-cylinder Mustang will run deep into the 11 second quarter mile range – without any changes to the internal workings of the engine.

The new 10-speed automatic in the 2017 Lexus LC 500 is a shift from the past.

2017 Lexus LC 500 features next evolution of Lexus transmission

By John Goreham on January 21, 2016 - 1:07PM

The new 10-speed automatic in the 2017 Lexus LC 500 is a shift from the past.

First Video of the 2016 COPO Camaro Surfaces with Intense Burnout Action

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2016 - 12:56PM

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro COPO drag racing package is easily the nastiest of all of the 6th gen models and the first video of the new Chevrolet race car has hit the internet – giving us an eyeful and an earful of the quickest of the 2016 Camaros cleaning off the tires before a quarter mile run.

Leno's 1-of-1 Supercharged Harley Davidson F150 Headed to Charity Auction

By Patrick Rall on January 21, 2016 - 12:23PM

Jay Leno has announced that he will auction off his 1 of 1 2000 Ford Harley Davidson F150 later this month at the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, with the proceeds going to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Potential Game Changer [Video]

By Parks McCants on January 21, 2016 - 11:19AM

n the words of Honda’s Mr. John Mendel, “2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is a potential game changer.” I couldn't agree more.

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