Automotive News (Page 609)

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.

What a Perfect Time to Buy a Used Electric Car! A Glut of EVs on the Used Car Market Makes Them a Steal!

By Al Castro on September 4, 2018 - 6:35PM

With the continued uptick purchases of trucks and SUVs by US consumers, while global new car sales are slowing down, and gas prices remaining low the last two years, there is now a glut of used EV cars on the market, with bargains to be had if you know where and how to find one for the right price.

Matt Hagan Dodge Charger Hellcat Funny Car

Dodge Charger, Chevrolet Camaro Dominate NHRA Funny Car Championship Shootout Field

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2018 - 4:42PM

This past weekend, the NHRA big leagues completed the 18th event of the season, advancing the schedule into the “Countdown to the Championship”, with all four Don Schumacher Dodge Charger teams and all three John Force Racing Chevrolet Camaro teams making it into the countdown round.

Dave and Cindy Smith’s 1968 Camaro RS/SS

September 2018 Camaro of the Month: Dave and Cindy Smith’s 1968 RS/SS

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2018 - 12:23PM

The TorqueNews/Camaros Unlimited Camaro of the Month for September 2018 is the beautiful 1968 Matador Red RS/SS owned by Dave and Cindy Smith from Buffalo, Iowa.

Ford Mustang Tops Dodge Challenger in August 2018 Sales

By Patrick Rall on September 4, 2018 - 11:31AM

August marks the sixth-straight month where the Ford Mustang led the muscle car sales race, beating the Dodge Challenger by the biggest margin of 2018 while Camaro sales continue to be unknown due to GM’s move to quarterly sales reports rather than monthly reports.

Tacoma sales rise ahead of new Ford Ranger.

Toyota Tacoma Sales Up By 35 Percent Just Ahead of New Ford Ranger Launch

By John Goreham on September 4, 2018 - 11:21AM

Toyota's Tacoma sales are setting new records just ahead of Ranger's reintroduction to the U.S. market.

2019 Mazda Miata vs. Fiat 124 Spider Fuel Economy - What Should Owners Expect?

By John Goreham on September 4, 2018 - 10:57AM

We compare the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata and the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider's fuel economy.

Caution! Do Not Let Anyone Drive Your 2018 BMW M5

By John Goreham on September 4, 2018 - 10:16AM

The BMW M5 is an amazing car and we strongly recommend you keep it all to yourself. Here's why.

2019 Fiat 124 Spider Changes - But Barely

By John Goreham on September 4, 2018 - 9:21AM

The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider has changed for 2019, but nothing of any significance compared to its sibling, the Mazda Miata.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, fuel mileage, EPA mpg

New Subaru Forester Improves Fuel Mileage; How it Compares With Competition

By Denis Flierl on September 4, 2018 - 7:50AM

The all-new 2019 Subaru Forester grows bigger in size, gets more power, and it gets better fuel mileage. See how it compares with the competition's mpg.

Speedy Charging Stations Have Problems Of Their Own

By Marc Stern on September 3, 2018 - 4:55PM

If there's one thing that few electric vehicle supporters talk about it is the problems with speedy charging stations. The stations not only generate heat but there is also the potential of fires. Granted, the manufacturers will control the problems, but, how much can they do it?

2019 Subaru Ascent, New Subaru SUV, 3-Row SUV, safety, crash tests

Subaru Ascent Gets Hit Hard With Sled In New IIHS Side Impact Crash

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2018 - 2:12PM

The new 2019 Subaru Ascent gets hit hard in the IIHS side impact crash test. How will the new family hauler perform when the results are released?

GM's New Charging Outpaces Tesla By a Factor of Three: 180 Miles in 10 Minutes

By Armen Hareyan on September 3, 2018 - 9:03AM

Imagine charging your electric car for 180 miles in 10 minutes. General Motor's new partnership with Delta Americas is going to be a game changer for Chevy Volt and Bolt owners as well as for all the GM electric cars.

2019 Subaru WRX, 2019 Subaru WRX S4, WRX S4 STI Sport

New Subaru WRX S4 "STI Sport" Fulfills Promise Made At NYIAS 2015

By Denis Flierl on September 3, 2018 - 8:09AM

A new Japan-spec 2019 Subaru WRX S4 STI Sport is announced. See how it fulfills a promise made at NYIAS 2015.

In a First, Porsche Builds, Sends Macan To Top Market, China, In a Month

By Marc Stern on September 2, 2018 - 10:59PM

In a bold move for Porsche, the automaker has turned its build and sales planning on its head. Usually, the automaker debuts a car and about a year later, give or take, it appears ready for sales. This year, to take advantage of its hottest market, China, the automaker has done its turnaround, in about a month.

Production of the New Porsche Macan Begins After Facelift

By Dom Kabas on September 2, 2018 - 6:17PM

After word premiere of Porsche Macan facelift in Shanghai, China, just a month ago, Porsche starts production of the updated model. Current generation compact SUV Porsche Macan was launched back in 2014 and Porsche sold more than 350’000 Macans since then, so let’s see what Porsche has done to inject new life to its volume-seller.

For a Porsche Performance Electric it’s all about the Charging

By Al Castro on September 2, 2018 - 3:49PM

In setting up its charging network for its upcoming flagship all electric sports saloon, the Taycan, Porsche gives clues as to how premium, luxury, and performance brands outside of the Tesla universe will be treated until as such time as all brands have access to everyone eles’s networks.

2019 Subaru Forester, new Forester, specs, features, improvements

Subaru’s Forester Strategy; Will Loyal Customers Buy Into It?

By Denis Flierl on September 2, 2018 - 7:39AM

Subaru has a three-fold strategy for the new 2019 Forester. Will loyal customers buy into it?

2019 Infiniti QX60, LUXE, Review, specs, features

2019 Infiniti QX60 LUXE; How the SUV Makes Life Easier For Families

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2018 - 8:38AM

For 2019, the Infiniti QX60 is an ideal vehicle for families needing to haul people and cargo in a luxury package. See how it makes life a little easier.

2018 Subaru BRZ, Kelly Blue Book 10 Coolest Cars Under $25K

Subaru BRZ Checks All the Right Boxes But One; It's Missing More Than a Turbo

By Denis Flierl on September 1, 2018 - 7:20AM

The 2018 Subaru BRZ checks all the right boxes but one and still earns KBB’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $25K. It's missing more than a turbocharged Boxer engine.

The Ford Focus Active Planned for Europe

Why Ford is Cancelling Plans to Import Focus Active from China

By Mary Conway on September 1, 2018 - 12:29AM

Ford announced it is cancelling plans to import the crossover based on the Ford Focus called the Focus Active because the new trade tariffs will erase any potential profits.

Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford Mustang Hits the Dyno with Less than Impressive Results

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2018 - 5:13PM

The recently-announced Hennessey Heritage Edition Ford packs an advertised 808 horsepower and 677 lb-ft of torque at the flywheel, but to find out how much power this supercharged pony car makes at the wheels, the Texas tuner strapped one to the dyno – with results that are a little lower than you would expect.

2019 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat in F8 Green

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Base Price Drops a Bit for 2019

By Patrick Rall on August 31, 2018 - 3:16PM

The 2019 Dodge Charger hasn’t shown up on the brand’s website yet, but thanks to someone who was kind enough to send me a dealer order guide, we have the pricing for the 2019 SRT Hellcat - which has a slightly lower starting price for the new model year.

Dyson Shows it Means EV Business: A Nearly $3 Billion USD Investment With a $200 Million Facility Shows They’re About Cars Too

By Al Castro on August 31, 2018 - 8:45AM

People would laugh at a vacuum company investing money and its reputation in building all electric BEV cars it’s never done before. But Dyson has something that took Tesla years to get and another thing it still doesn’t have, that gives Dyson an edge against Tesla: a manufacturing apparatus to build solid state batteries, and the key patents to make them, which are better than what Tesla is using.

2019 Subaru Legacy, son and father drive through flames to escape forest fire

Watch Father and Son Drive Through Flames to Escape Horrific Wildfire

By Denis Flierl on August 31, 2018 - 6:58AM

Watch as a son and his father drive a Subaru Legacy through horrific wildfire in Glacier National Park. [Video]

Build, Price Your Ideal 2019 Chevrolet Camaro Online Now

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2018 - 4:22PM

While we have talked about the pricing for the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro, those new car shoppers who have been waiting for the refreshed models to arrive can now build and price their ideal GM muscle car on the official brand website.

Study- Mazda's CX-9 Is the Crossover That Owners Find Best Meets Their Expectations

By John Goreham on August 30, 2018 - 3:29PM

In a new study by AutiPacifica, owners report that the Mazda CX-9 is the 3-row crossover that best meets their expectations. What makes it special?

Harley Davidson Creates a Unique Ford F-150 to Celebrate 115 Years

By Patrick Rall on August 30, 2018 - 2:12PM

The Harley Davidson motorcycle brand turned 115 years old this year and as part of the celebration, the company has teamed up with the customizing experts to Tuscany to create the newest Harley-themed Ford F-150.