Automotive News (Page 753)

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.

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Goes 9.40s without Nitrous

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2016 - 4:30PM

This past weekend, a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat driven by Brian Studey ran a 9.48 quarter mile time at Great Lakes Dragway in Wisconsin, leaving him just 2 hundredths of a second short of tying the overall Hellcat quarter mile record – which was achieved with a little laughing gas.

Jaguar Land Rover Electronic Emergency Brake Light Assist

Jaguar Land Rover Teams Up With Ford To Hit Every Green Light

By Will Maley on October 24, 2016 - 3:13PM

Waiting at a traffic light is one of more tedious items that we deal with when driving. But it could be a thing of the past if any if Jaguar Land Rover and Ford have their way.

Toyota Prius Prime May Cost Owners Less Than Regular Prius.

Toyota’s Quiet Price Strategy For Prius Family Discovered

By John Goreham on October 24, 2016 - 2:59PM

We drove the Prius 4 back to back with the Prius Prime and discovered a pricing fact many shoppers will want to know.

Toyota announces fuel cell buses with zero local emissions.

Toyota Fuel Cell Bus Makes Good Sense

By John Goreham on October 24, 2016 - 11:25AM

Cars with fuel cells may never fly, but city buses with fuel cells have many reasons to succeed.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Sets a New Nurburgring Record for Muscle Cars

By Patrick Rall on October 24, 2016 - 10:48AM

General Motors has finally announced the Nürburgring lap time for the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and, as expected, it is the quickest American muscle car to hit the famed German road course – running a 7:29.60 – comfortably beating the previous best time by the Camaro and ranking 6th all-time among American production vehicles.

Audi S7 Sportback for New South Wales Police

Audi S7 Sportback Enters the Force

By Will Maley on October 24, 2016 - 9:43AM

If you happen to be a police officer in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you are impressed with the fleet of vehicles on offer. Right behind them has to be the New South Wales Police Force in Australia which has taken delivery of a new police vehicle.

2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, EVO, Nissan

How Nissan Can Quickly Revive Mitsubishi in One Easy Step; Bring Back the EVO

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2016 - 8:48AM

Here’s how Nissan-Renault can revitalize Mitsubishi in one easy step. Bring back the EVO.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

3 Ways New Improved Subaru Impreza Saves You Money [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2016 - 8:15AM

Subaru Australia announced a new service program that can save you money. There’s two other ways the new 2017 Impreza can save global consumers money.

2017 Genesis G80 Wins Top IIHS, NHTSA Safety Awards

By Marc Stern on October 23, 2016 - 11:16PM

The Genesis G80 has a double honor for 2017, it has earned the top safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Honda S660 Roadster should be imported to the U.S.

By Parks McCants on October 23, 2016 - 6:32PM

Is the 2016 Honda S660 Kei car roadster large enough to seat a 6 foot 5 inch American journalist? I believe after sitting behind the wheel of a Honda S660 Roadster, this pocket rocket should be imported by the maker to the U.S..

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback slow to arrive to Pacific Northwest

By Parks McCants on October 23, 2016 - 4:28PM

Here we go again. It appears that Honda may have overshot its initial production projections for the highly anticipated 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. Or, dealers are taking a pass!

Here is Just How Important Honda, Acura Recall Repairs Are

By Marc Stern on October 22, 2016 - 10:10PM

Having your 2001-03 Honda or Acura vehicle, especially if it is one of the 313,000 at the center of repeated urgent warnings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrtion to have the car repair or park it.

Classic car owners have a new day to celebrate

By Mary Conway on October 22, 2016 - 8:04PM

SEMA and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance have decided that classic cars and their owners should be appreciated more. The two groups have selected July 14, 2017 as Collector Car Appreciation Day!

Audi In Talks To Buy Back 25,000 Q7 CUVs As Dieselgate Moves To Troubled 3.0-Liter Engines

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2016 - 11:11PM

Audi representatives and those of the regulatory world have been working under the direction of Judge Charles Breyer to settle all aspects of the Dieselgate scandal.

Fatality Shows Need To Have Takata Airbag Recall Work Completed

By Marc Stern on October 21, 2016 - 7:27PM

The 11th confirmed fatality due to an exploding Takata airbag inflator has claimed the life of a California driver and reminds everyone to have recalls completed as soon as possible.

Impressions: 2016 Lexus GS F vs. RC F On Track and Comparison to the ATS-V

By John Goreham on October 21, 2016 - 2:25PM

We track the four-door version of Lexus’ best track duo to see how it holds up.

Head to Head: 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth vs. Mazda Miata GT

2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth vs. Mazda Miata GT– Which Is Better?

By John Goreham on October 21, 2016 - 11:37AM

Both the Mazda Miata and Fiat 124 Spider have their charms, but the winner depends on one’s priorities.

Fiat 124 Spider Abarth has one advantage over Miata

One Way the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Tops Mazda’s Miata

By John Goreham on October 21, 2016 - 11:32AM

The Miata may have some advantages, but the Fiat 124 Spider has one advantage we think is under-reported.

Subaru Offers Special Limited-Time 2017 Impreza Deal in Australia; Millennials Will Love it

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2016 - 9:01AM

For a limited time, Subaru Australia is offering a special warranty deal if you order the new 2017 Impreza compact online.

Subaru Brings the 2017 WRX STI to South Wales

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2016 - 8:43AM

Performance fans in South Wales can now buy the 2017 Subaru WRX STI close to home.

How Tesla's announcement just changed the "self-driving" race

By Mary Conway on October 20, 2016 - 9:57PM

Tesla says that as of today all of the vehicles the company produces will have self-driving technology called "Hardware Two" built in. The new "Hardware Two" is more advanced than the "Autopilot" program and the self-driving programs will be updated until the vehicles can be truly autonomous.

Hyundai Recalls 62,811 Sonatas To Fix Flying Panoramic Sunroofs

By Marc Stern on October 20, 2016 - 7:51PM

Following complaints of detaching sunroofs, Hyundai has recalled about 63,000 2015-16 Sonatas to fix the problem. The problem stems from the air deflector and its attachment point.

Dodge is Leaving Australia

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2016 - 4:57PM

Those Mopar fans in Australia who have been hoping and praying for a Hellcat Challenger or Charger might be out of luck, as a new report indicates that the Dodge brand could be leaving the Aussie market altogether in the near future – seemingly removing what little chance there was of the Hellcat cars being sold Down Under.

Watch Ken Block's 1400hp AWD Ford Mustang Conquer Pikes Peak

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2016 - 3:49PM

After debuting his Hoonicorn V2 Ford Mustang last week, Ken Block has offered up the first footage of the new twin turbocharged monster in action – roasting the tires as Block races up the curvy road of the Pikes Peak hill climb.

How to Hassle A Nissan GT-R By the Audi RS6 Avant (Video)

By Will Maley on October 20, 2016 - 1:54PM

The current Nissan GT-R has been with us for a decade and it is still one of the quickest vehicles on sale. 0-60 mph only takes 2.9 seconds thanks to 565 horsepower twin-turbo V6 and clever all-wheel drive system.

You Can Buy a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro Golf Cart

By Patrick Rall on October 20, 2016 - 1:41PM

GM has gone to great lengths to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chevrolet Camaro and the newest collectible to be licensed by the automaker is a golf cart featuring a 6th-gen Camaro design.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider vs. Alfa Romeo 4C Spider On-Track – Which Is Better?

By John Goreham on October 20, 2016 - 12:40PM

We tracked two of America’s hottest roadsters to learn their personalities.

Experts Calm Driver Fears Over Vehicle Hacks; All They Want Is Money

By Marc Stern on October 20, 2016 - 9:03AM

Cybersecurity experts agree that despite all the hand-wringing and worrisome articles about what hackers may do to the connected car, their primary motives are far more conventional. The experts don't expect hackers to take over cars and drive them off cliffs -- with you inside -- instead, they believe cybercrooks want your identity and money.

Why Subaru Suddenly Retires BRZ GT300 in Thailand; It Wasn't Pretty [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2016 - 8:49AM

The Subaru BRZ GT300 has to retire from the SUPER GT race in Thailand. It wasn’t pretty.

13 Essential Improvements on New Subaru Impreza You Will Want, #12 is a Must-Have

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2016 - 7:57AM

Here’s 13 new features never offered on the Impreza compact before. It’s 95 percent new for 2017.

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