Automotive News (Page 727)

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.

Why Subaru gets sued over 2006 Tribeca hood latch issue

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2015 - 8:53AM

Subaru Tribeca owners need to be aware of a potential dangerous issue with the hood. Why is Subaru being sued over the outgoing 2006 Tribeca?

2016 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Forester

4 new upgrades to look for on the 2017 Subaru Forester

By Denis Flierl on October 6, 2015 - 8:23AM

Subaru announces a new upgraded edition of the 2016 Forester in Japan. What new upgrades are coming on the U.S. spec 2017 Forester?

2016 Honda Civic presents best seating in ‘C’ segment

By Parks McCants on October 5, 2015 - 5:43PM

As with most drivers, once we get past the specification sheet and visual hit, the first meaningful impression is most often earned through the seat of one’s pants.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition

U.S. spec Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition details announced

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2015 - 4:50PM

The last 1600 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition models are being produced for the U.S. market now. When will they arrive?

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Mustang JLT Oil Separator

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Owners Discuss Which Oil Separator They Use

By Armen Hareyan on October 5, 2015 - 4:32PM

Today I came across an intense discussion in one of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Facebook groups where owners were discussing which oil separator to use. I thought the topic would interest our readers too and here are few examples from the recommendations which fellow Shelby GT500 owners shared comparing Shelby Oil Separator to Bob's and JLT brands.

Ford F150 Plant Strike Avoided

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2015 - 3:42PM

The local union responsible for building the 2015 Ford F150 at the Kansas City production facility was threatening to go on strike if some concerns with issues at the plant were not addressed, but the head of the local union has announced that a tentative agreement has been reached – thus avoiding a stoppage of F150 production at this vital time.

Beckman's Dodge Charger Wins, Sets Records and Moves into 2nd

By Patrick Rall on October 5, 2015 - 3:14PM

This past weekend was another big one for the Dodge Charger funny car team and driver Jack Beckman, as “Fast Jack” set a new NHRA funny car ET record in route to winning his 7th event of the season and the 15th of the year for Don Schumacher Racing – all while moving the 2nd spot in the championship race, just 16 points out of 1st with two events left.

Would Cadillac do better if it had Japanese mechanical parts and American interior exterior design?

By Armen Hareyan on October 5, 2015 - 11:26AM

Should Cadillac change its style and design radically or moderately? Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen and GM product development boss Mark Reuss are having a running debate over Cadillac's edgy styling, according to a Bloomberg report last week. Here is what each of them says and here is what Cadillac owners say.

2016 Lexus RC coupe gets two new engine options

By John Goreham on October 5, 2015 - 10:29AM

Lexus’ one-year-old RC now has four engine choices.

2016 Subaru Forester, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek

How Subaru became a lifestyle choice not a car company

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2015 - 8:04AM

Subaru just keeps setting new records every month with 2016 Forester, Outback and Crosstrek models. What is their unique selling proposition?

Video: See how Mitsubishi says goodbye to the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2015 - 7:50AM

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Editions are rolling off the assembly line. Watch this production video saying goodbye to the last models ever.

How blistering hot 2016 Subaru WRX/STI beats the 2015 model

By Denis Flierl on October 5, 2015 - 7:27AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI new generation performance car continues to be a hot seller. How does it compare to the 2015 model?

2016 Honda Accord Touring Coupe conquers roads of Los Angeles

By Parks McCants on October 4, 2015 - 8:00PM

As I darted in and out of stop and go Los Angeles freeway traffic, it occurred to me: Honda’s 2016 Accord Touring Coupe may be in fact-- the perfect Los Angeles freeway commuter.

Why the 2015 Subaru WRX STIs will not be at GRC Barbados

By Denis Flierl on October 3, 2015 - 7:23AM

Why will Subaru not be bringing the two 2015 Subaru WRX STI GRC cars to Red Bull Global Rallycross Barbados?

Honda recalls 2014-2015 Civic, Fit for possible CVT component failure

By Parks McCants on October 2, 2015 - 1:52PM

143,000 model year 2014-2015 Honda Civic and Fit vehicles equipped with CVT automatic transmissions have been recalled for a possible defective drive shaft pulley component. Is your’s one of them?

Engine Problems Plague Corvette Z06 in Motor Trend Test

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2015 - 12:29PM

Randy Pobst recently took to the hills of Laguna Seca Raceway in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 as part of Motor Trend’s Best Driver’s Car testing process and the results were shockingly bad – with the Pobst slamming the LT4 V8 for a lack of power on the straightaways caused by unknown engine problems.

U.S. buyers demonstrate consensus on electric vehicles

By John Goreham on October 2, 2015 - 11:50AM

EV sales have been below prior year’s level for many months.

This is the 1st Ever American Ford Focus RS Ad

By Patrick Rall on October 2, 2015 - 11:48AM

The 2016 Ford Focus RS will be the first “RS” badged vehicle sold here in the United States and today, we have the first ever advertisement for the high performance all-wheel drive hatchback – featuring a whole lot of tire smoke and drifting.

Jaguar’s 2017 XE 3-Series Segment Sedan- First Look

By John Goreham on October 2, 2015 - 10:51AM

The new 2017 Jaguar XE joins a crowded, but popular segment.

Mitsubishi tames the 2016 Lancer by dropping EVO and Relliart

By Denis Flierl on October 2, 2015 - 7:50AM

Mitsubishi drops the EVO and Relliart performance models from the Lancer lineup. When will performance fans see the 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition?

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI, Hyper Blue

Full specs announced for Hyper Blue 2016 Subaru WRX/STI

By Denis Flierl on October 2, 2015 - 7:05AM

Subaru Australia announces full specs for the 2016 Hyper Blue Subaru WRX STI and WRX. The U.S. won’t get the WRX.

Nissan Sales Soar, Rogue and Murano Fly High

By Aaron Turpen on October 1, 2015 - 10:34PM

Nissan saw a huge sales gain for September, led mainly by the Rogue and Murano crossovers, which customers can't seem to get enough of.

2016 Camaro Could Give GM NA Car of the Year 3-Peat

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2015 - 2:38PM

The short list for the 2015 North American Car of the Year has been announced and the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is on the list – giving General Motors a chance at a 3-peat while Chevrolet could claim back to back titles with performance cars.

2015 Already Best Modern Dodge Challenger Sales Year

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2015 - 1:07PM

The sales numbers for September are in and while the monthly totals weren’t great for the Dodge Challenger, last month officially made 2015 the best year for the modern Mopar muscle car - topping all years since the new Challenger was introduced back in 2008.

Volkswagen-Audi Green Car Awards Yanked – Are Guinness Records Next?

By John Goreham on October 1, 2015 - 12:18PM

Volkswagen fooled the judges hook, line and stinker.

Mustang Soars Over Camaro, Challenger in September Sales

By Patrick Rall on October 1, 2015 - 11:56AM

The Ford Mustang continued the streak of beating the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger for an 11th straight month, dating back to November 2014 and helping the Mustang to extend its massive lead in the 2015 muscle car sales race.

2016 Toyota Tacoma beats Colorado & Canyon in first month of sales

By John Goreham on October 1, 2015 - 11:37AM

Tacoma sales drop back during the switchover month, yet the Tacoma still beats Chevy and GMC.

2016 Subaru Crosstrek STI sneak peek

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2015 - 5:37AM

The 2016 Subaru Crosstrek is at dealers now and Japan already has a XV Crosstrek STI package available. When will fans see one in the U.S.?

2016 Subaru BRZ tS sells out quickly in Japan

By Denis Flierl on October 1, 2015 - 5:22AM

In Japan, the limited number of 300 2016 Subaru BRZ tS sports coupes sold out quickly. Will fans in the U.S. see an STI enhanced BRZ soon?

2016 Honda Civic a wake up call for world-compact-car segment

By Parks McCants on October 1, 2015 - 1:31AM

American Honda's roll out of the 2016 world-compact-platformed Honda Civic may be perceived as a warning shot fired across the bow of U.S. and world automotive manufacturing, It's that good. A ‘wake up call’ for all manufacturers participating in automotive's largest car segment.

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