Automotive News (Page 747)

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.

Millions of Miles of Range In A Standard Nissan LEAF

By Douglas Stansfield on August 15, 2015 - 9:19AM

What if you could drive from Maine to Florida and not even need to stop for a charge while driving your Nissan Leaf. Forget about all the EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) that has been installed by Tesla for their Model S Electric Car. Technology is scheduled to be tested in England that will enable just that. Long Distance travel with no stops for charging.

Why 2016 Subaru Outback is named “Best Buy” 7 years running

By Denis Flierl on August 15, 2015 - 9:15AM

The 2016 Subaru Outback is named a “Best Buy” for the seventh straight year. What keeps Outback on the annual list?

Update: 2016 Acura NSX color and trim specifications

By Parks McCants on August 14, 2015 - 4:23PM

2016 Acura NSX takes Monterey Car Week by storm with 3 NSX color and trim variants on display for all to view.

Nissan Has a Coupe in Team Up With Enterprise CarShare

By Aaron Turpen on August 14, 2015 - 1:57PM

Enterprise has announced that its CarShare rental program for universities will use Nissan vehicles exclusively.

Matthew Simmons, Winner of 2015 GT Academy

GT Academy 2015 Wraps Up, Winner Announced

By Aaron Turpen on August 14, 2015 - 1:44PM

The Nissan PlayStation GT Academy International Race Camp took place at Silverstone with competitors going from game-winners to race track stars. Mentoring and judging took place after a final race between contestants found a winner.

2016 Lexus LX 570 gets safety updates a new look and more

By John Goreham on August 14, 2015 - 9:25AM

Lexus largest SUV makes a leap forward in technology.

2016 Mazda CX-3 Now On Sale

By John Goreham on August 14, 2015 - 9:05AM

The all-new subcompact crossover from Mazda is ready and waiting at a dealer near you.

Track-ready BMW M4 GTS Concept breaks cover at Pebble Beach

By Denis Flierl on August 14, 2015 - 7:01AM

The BMW M4 GTS Concept breaks cover at Pebble Beach and is ready for high-performance enthusiasts. Is this car street legal?

Refreshed Accord alludes to very high-tech 2016 Civic lineup

By Parks McCants on August 13, 2015 - 7:21PM

With 2016 Honda Civic slated for U.S. dealer delivery sometime in late Oct, early November 2015, Civic fans are looking for a bit of news as to what performance and options they may find in Honda’s most advanced Civic produced to date. We look to 2016 Accord for an answer or two.

Build Your 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Online Now

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2015 - 2:59PM

The configurator for the 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang has fired up on Ford.com – allowing us to price out and build our ideal super-Stang, along with verifying prices and options for the newest Shelby GT350 pairing.

Be sure to get real carbon fiber on your 2016 Lexus RC F

By John Goreham on August 13, 2015 - 1:36PM

Our research shows that what is marketed as carbon fiber is not always the actual material.

3 Way Dodge Hellcat, Viper Burnout for America!

By Patrick Rall on August 13, 2015 - 11:31AM

Last night at the Roadkill Tour event outside of the Pontiac Silverdome, the folks from Dodge hitched a 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and a 2015 Dodge Viper to each other for a “3-way tug-o-war” that was really an incredible 3-way burnout – with the resulting smoke painting the sky red, white and blue.

How Subaru made Levorg safer than their other models

By Denis Flierl on August 13, 2015 - 8:30AM

The new 2016 Subaru Levorg sports tourer that is launching in the UK will be safer than all other models in the lineup. How did they make Levorg safer?

The interesting thing one Toyota Exec sees as Toyota’s top strength

By John Goreham on August 12, 2015 - 2:20PM

If you are expecting Bill Fay, General Manager of Toyota to say “our people” or “our reliability” you guessed wrong.

If the passenger floor of your RAV4 is wet – here is the fix

By John Goreham on August 12, 2015 - 1:45PM

The RAV4 seems to have more than its share of wet passenger floors. Here is how to troubleshoot the issue.

Heritage Colors of the Dodge Challenger and Charger Ranked

By Patrick Rall on August 12, 2015 - 11:41AM

Yesterday we brought you the news that the 2016 Dodge Charger and 2016 Dodge Challenger would be available in the striking Plum Crazy purple and today, we bring you a breakdown of the unique special edition colors features on these two Mopar muscle cars since returning to the lineup in the mid-2000s.

How 2016 Subaru Legacy beats the mid-size sedan competition in safety

By Denis Flierl on August 12, 2015 - 7:39AM

There’s more new safety features on the 2016 Legacy and it sets it apart from the competition. What new safety upgrades beats the competition?

How suitable rally teams can put 2015 Subaru WRX STI NR4 through its paces

By Denis Flierl on August 12, 2015 - 6:44AM

The 2015 Subaru WRX STI NR4 has finished endurance tests and the latest development phase is complete. What’s next for the production rally car?

2016 Camaro Public Debut Set for the Woodward Dream Cruise

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2015 - 1:34PM

The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will make its formal public debut later this week at the 2015 Woodward Dream Cruise, with both the coupe and convertible version of the 6th gen Camaro being displayed in the full Chevrolet brand area – although I would be stunned to not see the new muscle car at the Chevrolet Performance display 2 miles down the road.

The Dodge Challenger, Charger Get Plum Crazy in 2016

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2015 - 12:52PM

The Chrysler Group has just announced the first piece of information on the 2016 Dodge Charger and 2016 Dodge Challenger including pictures of the latest high impact color – the triumphant return of Plum Crazy purple.

5 Shelby GT350 Mustang Drive Modes Broken Down

By Patrick Rall on August 11, 2015 - 12:08PM

Since publishing my first ride review of the 2015 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang, I have gotten a handful of questions about the drive modes so today I look at each of the 5 drive modes that help make the new Shelby the most track-capable, street-friendly Mustang ever.

5 ways the 2016 Subaru Outback trumps the old model

By Denis Flierl on August 11, 2015 - 7:42AM

Subaru Canada announces pricing and enhancements that are coming on the 2016 Outback. What are 5 upgrades that make Outback even better?

2 ways smaller Subaru Levorg 1.6 GT outperforms Legacy 2.5i

By Denis Flierl on August 11, 2015 - 7:24AM

The 2016 Subaru Levorg sports tourer specs and pricing have been confirmed for the UK. The UK only gets one trim, the Levorg GT, but it’s a good one.

George W Bush with the 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang

George W Bush Signed Shelby GT350 Mustang Being Auctioned for Military Charity

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2015 - 2:16PM

Ford Motor Company has teamed up with President George W. Bush to auction off a 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang and the proceeds of this high performance pony car will go to support members of the military who are transitioning to civilian life – while also offering a truly unique collectable for a Mustang lover who can appreciate a car signed by one of our country’s greatest leaders.

Sayonara 2015 Mazda5, you will be missed

By John Goreham on August 10, 2015 - 1:58PM

Mazda is retiring the last remaining minivan in the US market.

Mazda3s 2.5 Touring no longer available with manual for 2016

By John Goreham on August 10, 2015 - 1:40PM

Here is a rundown of all the changes to the Mazda3 for 2016.

Records Fall as Dodge Charger Wins 13th in 16, Johnson Gets #2

By Patrick Rall on August 10, 2015 - 12:59PM

The incredible domination of the 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car class by the 2015 Dodge Charger R/T race cars of Don Schumacher Racing continued this past weekend, with Jack Beckman setting a new class record while Tommy Johnson Jr took the big win for his 2nd of the season – the team’s 6th straight win.

2016 Infiniti Lineup Sees Changes, Including Two Models Out the Door

By Aaron Turpen on August 10, 2015 - 12:34PM

Nissan's premium brand, Infiniti, is changing its lineup for 2016 and will be halting production on two models while adding a replacement to one of them.

Does BMW M3 get pushed too hard to reach podium at Road America?

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2015 - 10:53AM

Freiberg and Hindman finish third in the Grand Sport class this weekend in the BMW M3. Did they push the M3 too hard at the end?

2013-14 Subaru Forester, 2012-14 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2012-14 Subaru Impreza

Subaru recalls Forester, XV Crosstrek and Impreza for electrical issue

By Denis Flierl on August 10, 2015 - 8:29AM

Subaru has issued a recall for 2013-14 Subaru Forester, 2012-14 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2012-14 Subaru Impreza vehicles in Australia. What’s the issue?

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