Automotive News (Page 754)

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.

Volkswagen’s Phideon Competes Against Audi In China Market

By Marc Stern on October 19, 2016 - 11:43PM

Volkswagen is making a second run at a flagship model, at least in China, with its Phideon. The Phideon will official debut in Shanghai on Friday. Journalists were given a sneak peek Wednesday.

Tesla updates its delivery schedule for Model 3s

By Mary Conway on October 19, 2016 - 6:47PM

If you are dying to order a new Tesla Model 3, you won't be seeing it until at least mid-2018.

Hellcat Hot Wheels Charger in Blue and White

Hot Wheels Hellcat Dodge Charger Now Available in Blue

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2016 - 4:15PM

The newest Hellcat from Hot Wheels has reached stores, with the blue Dodge Charger SRT with the Mopar racing livery joining the earlier red and white sedans and the trio of Hellcat Challengers in the Mattel 1/64th scale lineup.

Maserati Delays the Alfieri (Again!)

By Will Maley on October 19, 2016 - 4:13PM

In news that will not shock anyone who has been keeping track of Maserati's perils, the Alfieri coupe has been pushed back again.

Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang Honored for Carbon Fiber Wheels

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2016 - 2:41PM

The new Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang has proven itself as the most road course capable muscle car ever and part of that success is the implementation of the industry-first carbon fiber wheels – which improve performance in every way and which have helped the new Shelby Mustang claim the Popular Science Best of What’s New Award.

Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Testing With, Without Huge Rear Wing

By Patrick Rall on October 19, 2016 - 1:45PM

A pair of camouflaged Chevrolet Camaro test cars which we believe are new Z/28 models were recently spotted testing in Virginia and what a test car being seen on the road really isn’t big news – the key fact here is that they were being tested with and without the huge rear wing that we saw in the infamous Z/28 Nürburgring crash video from earlier this year.

Subaru Announces “New” BRZ GT for Japan; Don’t Let the Red Fool You

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2016 - 8:18AM

Subaru has announced a special 2017 BRZ “GT” performance model for the Japan market. Do they have extra red paint to get rid of?

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek, 2017 WRX STI, Levorg

3 Ways Subaru’s New EyeSight Significantly Reduces Accidents and Beats the Competition

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2016 - 7:58AM

Subaru gets another top safety rating for their new Levorg sports wagon. EyeSight is the reason.

Anxious Owners Face Short Delay In OK of Dieselgate Class-Action Suit Settlement

By Marc Stern on October 18, 2016 - 11:35PM

A U.S. District Court judge has delayed final approval of the $10.03 billion final settlement of the Dieselgate scandal. The one-week delay is to consider new issues raised in court Wednesday.

Previewing the Bojix Design Ford F150 Headed to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2016 - 3:33PM

Last week we brought you the first preview of a customized Ford F150 headed to the upcoming 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and while that truck was built to rule the street – today’s SEMA-bound F150 has been built by Bojix Design to dominate the dirt.

2017 Audi Q7 To Get Brand's Smallest Engine (For the U.S.)

By Will Maley on October 18, 2016 - 3:29PM

Putting your smallest engine into your largest vehicle may seem like a terrible idea. But Audi might be the exception.

2017 Chevrolet Camaro Pricing - Coupes Up, Convertible Tops Down

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2016 - 2:52PM

Although the new 1LS trimline is not yet available on Chevrolet.com, I have gone through and compared the prices for the 2016 and 2017 Camaro in LT and SS trim along with the announced pricing for the 1LS, finding that most of the hardtop models cost more for the new model year while all of the convertibles cost less for 2017.

2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan, 2017 Subaru Impreza 5-Door

Subaru Announces Pricing and Improved MPG on New 2017 Impreza; A 5-Speed Manual Shifter Will be Coming Later

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2016 - 2:44PM

Subaru announces pricing and improved fuel mileage on the new 2017 Impreza. And it is coming with a 5-speed manual gearbox.

October Hellcat of the Month: Sam Chapa's Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

By Patrick Rall on October 18, 2016 - 11:33AM

The TorqueNews.com Hellcat of the Month for October 2016 as picked by the Hellcat Group Facebook page is the gorgeous B5 Blue Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat shown above, owned by Sam Chapa.

Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf GTI Edition 40

Which Hot Volkswagen Golf is Worth it? (Video)

By Will Maley on October 18, 2016 - 10:09AM

In the U.S., Volkswagen only offers two flavors of hot Golfs; the GTI and R. Europe is a different story.

2017 Subaru WRX STI, Red Bull Global Rallycross, Venom GT, GRC

Here’s How a Subaru WRX STI GRC Easily Beats a Venom GT from 0-60 MPH [Video]

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2016 - 9:02AM

Can a Subaru WRX STI GRC car really beat the fastest production car on the planet from 0-60 mph? Yes.

2017 MINI Plug-in-Hybrid, MINI Countryman, Hybrid

BMW Announces First-Ever Plug-In Hybrid MINI; Here’s Why it Will Be More Fun-to-Drive Than the Standard Model

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2016 - 8:39AM

BMW announces a new plug-In hybrid MINI; Here’s why it will be more fun to drive than the standard model.

Why Millennials are Already Flocking to the New Subaru Impreza

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2016 - 8:26AM

Subaru is already attracting new buyers with the new 2017 Subaru Impreza. Subaru Japan says it’s already 50 percent.

New Compact Honda WR-V SUV destined for Brazil

By Parks McCants on October 18, 2016 - 5:10AM

Honda Motor Company announces the pending reveil of a cutting edge compact SUV for Brazil and South America production. It’s good looking!

Protecting Buyers, Kia Is Quick To Recall 12.2K Optimas With Bad Driveshafts

By Marc Stern on October 17, 2016 - 11:31PM

Kia has recalled 12,200 2016 Optimas to fix a major problem with their right front axle driveshaft. The automaker took quick action when it was determined the problem could cause the front axle to fail.

2016 Mazda CX-9 Wins At Texas Truck Rodeo

By John Goreham on October 17, 2016 - 8:01PM

The Texans love the Mazda CX-9.

Toyota Earns Highest Pickup Truck Loyalty Rating

By John Goreham on October 17, 2016 - 5:58PM

Toyota’s Tacoma and Tundra edge out the GM, Ford, and Ram truck loyalty ratings.

Ford Bringing a Pair of 800hp Supercharged Mustang GTs to SEMA

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2016 - 4:29PM

As part of the ongoing tease of their cars coming to SEMA, Ford Motor Company has shown off a pair of customized Mustang GT coupes fitted with superchargers, packing a unique look and an output in excess of 825 horsepower from the relatively lightly modified 5.0L V8.

Corvette ZR1 Coupe, Convertible Rolling Video is the Best Look Yet

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2016 - 3:12PM

Another video has surfaced showing a handful of C7 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 test cars on the open road, including a coupe, a convertible and three different rear spoilers – giving us our best look thus far at the next super-Vette from front to back.

Hagan's Dodge Charger Wins All-Mopar Final in Texas

By Patrick Rall on October 17, 2016 - 12:42PM

The AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals were held this past weekend and for the 3rd race in a row, the final round was a duel of Dodge Charger funny cars from Don Schumacher Racing, with Matt Hagan beating teammate Ron Capps – giving Hagan his 4th win of the season, DSR its 13th race of the season and nearly guaranteeing another funny car championship in 2016.

What Do RAV4 Owners Say About the 2016 Model

By Armen Hareyan on October 17, 2016 - 12:05PM

These days I am test-driving the 2016 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD SUV and love it. Since TorqueNews has already reviewed the 2016 Hybrid RAV4, this story will focus on what current RAV4 owners think about their SUV.

Ferrari Says Nope On Manual Gearboxes Making A Return

By Will Maley on October 17, 2016 - 9:04AM

Manual transmissions are becoming the hot thing once again in performance cars. The transmission was going out of style for automatic and dual-clutch transmissions that offer quicker shifts.

BMW M4, M4 DTM Championship Edition 2016, M4

BMW Announces New M4 DTM Championship Edition; Why You Need to Act Fast to Get One

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2016 - 8:08AM

BMW has Announced a new M4 DTM Championship Edition model. You will need to act fast to get one.

2017 Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru, Crosstrek Special Edition

This New Special Edition Subaru Crosstrek Totally Flew Under the Radar; It's Good News if You Aren’t Particularly Fond of Red

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2016 - 7:07AM

If you aren’t particularly fond of red, Subaru announced a new Black Special Edition 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. It totally flew under the radar.

Here Is How The U.S. Protects Soldiers From Bad Car Repos

By Marc Stern on October 17, 2016 - 12:12AM

The Justice Department is vigorously enforcing the Servicemembers Relief Act to ensure that service members do not have their vehicles wrongly repossessed.

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