Automotive News (Page 736)

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.

Hyundai IONIQ Scores Highest For Fuel Economy Says The EPA

By Dave Ashton on December 29, 2016 - 9:58AM

The Hyundai Ioniq is giving customers loads of options with its hybrid, hybrid plug-in and fully electric options, boys also winning the stakes when it comes to fuel economy.

BMW M2 Gets Numerous Accolades in 2016; How Many Awards Did the New Coupe Win?

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2016 - 9:01AM

The new BMW M2 gets numerous accolades in 2016. What awards did the sports coupe win?

2018 Subaru Crosstrek, plug-in hybrid, all-electric, EV

Subaru Source Says 2018 Crosstrek will Get Hybrid Technology

By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2016 - 8:51AM

A source close to Subaru says a new 2018 Crosstrek Hybrid will debut next year. What about an EV?

Finland's Toroidion Electric Supercar Now Produces 1,341hp

By Dave Ashton on December 29, 2016 - 7:37AM

The Finnish car manufacturer Toroidion are in the works to produce one of the first 1 megawatt electric vehicles and a rather fine supercar in the process.

VW's Purchase Of PayByPhone Makes The Automaker The Leader In Mobility Services

VW’s Moves Further Into Mobility With Purchase Of Mobile Payments Firm

By Marc Stern on December 28, 2016 - 11:55PM

Volkswagen Wednesday moved to solidify its leadership in mobility services as it purchased PayByPhone, a parking payments processing service. VW Financial Services is now a leader in mobility service payments.

Ford is accelerating its self-driving Fusion test program by tripling its fleet

By Mary Conway on December 28, 2016 - 9:20PM

Ford announced today that its newest generation of self-driving Fusion Hybrids will debut at the Consumer Electronics Show and be on display at the North American International Auto Show.

Honda Motors has felt the Takata airbag recall more than others because the automaker sourced its airbags and parts exclusively through Takata.

Takata Likely To Settle Airbag Criminal Case For $1 Billion

By Marc Stern on December 28, 2016 - 8:16PM

Takata and the Department of Transportation have reportedly agreed to a settlement of nearly $1 billion in the safety parts manufacturer's record-shattering recall.

Build Your 2017 Dodge Challenger T/A Online Now

By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2016 - 4:35PM

The information for the 2017 Dodge Challenger lineup has gone live in Dodge.com with a whopping 13 trimlines, but more importantly, those prospective buyers hoping to score a new Challenger T/A can now build and price their new Mopar muscle car – with either the 5.7L or 6.4L Hemi.

A New Corvette Could Pack the New LT5

By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2016 - 3:16PM

Yesterday we talked about the arrival of a new LT5 engine for the Chevrolet Corvette in the GM dealer service system and today, I bring you a look at how I am guessing GM could use this new engine – most likely in a new trimline or even the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette.

2017 Subaru WRX S4, Subaru BRZ STI, Subaru Impreza STI

Subaru Brings 4 New STI Models to Tokyo Auto Salon; Why Subaru Needs the Impreza STI

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2016 - 12:06PM

Subaru and Subaru Tecnica International will bring four new STI models to the Tokyo Auto Salon 2017. The Impreza STI is one and Subaru needs it.

2017 Nissan Frontier, 2018 Nissan Frontier

The Nissan Frontier’s Interesting Past and Why it Has a Strong Brand Following Now

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2016 - 11:42AM

The Frontier has an interesting past, and it's why Frontier has a strong following today.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

Here’s How Subaru Attracts Young Millennial Winter Adventure Seekers to the Brand

By Denis Flierl on December 28, 2016 - 11:27AM

Subaru announces new WinterFest for winter adventure seekers. What’s it all about?

Why You Should be Careful what You Believe on Facebook

By Patrick Rall on December 28, 2016 - 11:22AM

After learning that information from a commenter who insisted that he had indisputable evidence of a widespread problem with a new vehicle, I am reminded why I am so hesitant to believe what people post on Facebook – and why others should be just as hesitant to quickly accept information from average people online.

Is This The Rear Of The 2018 Hyundai Veloster?

By Dave Ashton on December 28, 2016 - 10:03AM

With a release date around late 2017 the new Hyundai Veloster has been spotted in South Korea, this time showing a completely uncovered rear end.

Watch This Amazing Video Of A Tesla Predicting A Crash Before It Happens

By Dave Ashton on December 28, 2016 - 7:29AM

A recent video uploaded to Twitter shows footage from the dash cam of a Tesla vehicle engaging autopilot and predicting an accident just before it happens.

Nitrogen Offers Stable Tire Pressure; Any Other Claims Are Just That, Claims Only

If You Monitor Tire Pressure Regularly, You Don’t Need Nitrogen

By Marc Stern on December 28, 2016 - 7:27AM

Recently, information has appeared that indicates there are important reasons to use nitrogen in your tires. However, when you look closely at it, other than stable pressure, there's no reason to use it at all.

Audi's TT has confounded prognosticators, diviners, pundits and others and has continued to sell strongly. No one knows why.

How Is Audi’s TT A Strong Seller? No One Seems To Know, But It Is

By Marc Stern on December 28, 2016 - 12:20AM

For the 2016 model year, Audi's TT has maintained a strong sales pace and no one knows why? Unless it has had a Porsche nameplate on it, sales have tended to be flat. The Audi TT has confounded that.

My most surprising American Honda Reveal for 2016

By Parks McCants on December 27, 2016 - 8:46PM

Although I was very impressed by the 10th generation Civic Coupe, exceptional Pilot revamp and not too distant cousin Ridgeline Pickup, there was yet another late year reveal that captured my imagination while reinventing the Civic brand.

People like Lyle Sweeter drive Honda, America's fastest growing car brand

By Parks McCants on December 27, 2016 - 7:41PM

One could say that cutting edge design, new innovation, and exceptional standard feature value drive sales for North America’s fastest growing brand. For me, it’s the dedicated people working behind the brand; people like Lyle Sweeter.

Pawel Burzynskik's 2017 Hellcat Challenger

2017 Hellcat Dodge Challenger, Charger at Dealers Now

By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2016 - 5:03PM

Earlier this year we detailed the key changes slated for the 2017 Dodge Challenger and Charger in their SRT Hellcat form and with the first examples of the 2017 model year Hellcat cars hitting lots sometime last month, the 707 horsepower Mopar muscle cars should be available in every major US market soon – if there isn’t one in your area already.

Vote Now: Who Wore it Better Ford Raptor vs Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro?

By John Goreham on December 27, 2016 - 4:38PM

Both the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Ford Raptor look great in winter white. Which do you think looks better?

Can the Toyota C-HR succeed without AWD?

Can Toyota's Front-Drive C-HR Succeed In an AWD segment?

By John Goreham on December 27, 2016 - 4:03PM

Is Toyota bringing a knife to a gunfight with its front-drive only C-HR?

Ken Block Hoons the 2017 Ford F150 Raptor ((Video)

By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2016 - 3:06PM

The 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is marketed as the ultimate off-road production truck and with Ken Block arguably being the ultimate off-road driver, it only makes sense that the Motor Company would tap their famed rally racer to make a video showing off the capabilities of the new Raptor – and the first video of that action is here.

DOHC LT5 V8 for the Chevrolet Corvette Found on GM Service Website

By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2016 - 12:06PM

We have long been speculating that the Chevrolet Corvette would soon get a new LT5 V8 and while new information from the General Motors service website shows that a new LT5 with a dual overhead cam design is on the way – it appears that this new engine is most certainly not the high performance monster which will power the next Corvette ZR1.

Tesla Owners Top 2016 Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey, They Are Ludicrously Happy

By Dave Ashton on December 27, 2016 - 9:35AM

Consumer Report's Annual Owner Satisfaction Survey has put Tesla in the number one position stating that 91% of Tesla owners would buy another Tesla vehicle in the future and the charisma of Elon Musk, Tesla CEO being a factor in their decision.

Hyundai Cuts Costs As SUV Market Continues To Boom

By Dave Ashton on December 27, 2016 - 7:27AM

Hyundai Motors recently announced that they are reducing internal costs, along with the plan to get up to speed to match the current SUV boom.

Judge Rebukes VW Owners For Taking Parts From Their TDI Buyback Vehicles

The Newest Dieselgate Cheat: Owners Stripping Cars Before Buybacks

By Marc Stern on December 26, 2016 - 6:35PM

In the latest Dieselgate twist, it seems that some enterprising owners have decided to push the limits of the buyback agreement by gutting their cars of parts and then turning them in. Of course, VW is pissed off; the judge is peeved, and the FTC is outraged, as they well should be because the owners are wrong.