Automotive News (Page 778)

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.

Katech Lists 2018 C8 Corvette ZR1/Zora with an LT5

By Patrick Rall on July 22, 2016 - 1:32PM

While there hasn’t been any official information on the expected 2018 C8 Corvette ZR1 or Zora – whatever the super-Vette might be called – an experienced high performance GM tuning company has a listing for a C8 2018 Corvette ZR1/Zora with an LT5 engine on their website.

12 Ways the Ford Mustang in the UK Differs from the Mustang in the USA

By Patrick Rall on July 22, 2016 - 12:59PM

The Ford Mustang has quickly become one of the most popular sports cars sold in the US and in many foreign markets, leading many people to ask us if there are any differences between the cars in the different regions – so today we bring you 12 ways that the European Mustang differs from the car sold here in the USA.

2017 Subaru BRZ Doesn’t Get Performance Package in Canada

By Denis Flierl on July 22, 2016 - 7:59AM

Subaru Canada announced the 2017 BRZ sports coupe. Why doesn’t it get the performance pack?

Honda Civic Owner Dumps Right Side Mirror for Lane Watch Camera

By Parks McCants on July 21, 2016 - 3:29PM

Sure, this may be an option for Honda owners driving a late generation offering equipped with LaneWatch ™ camera technology, but is it a safe practice? Not really…

2017 Kia Sorento Awarded Top Safety + Rating by IIHS

By Parks McCants on July 21, 2016 - 2:34PM

Kia’s best selling crossover the “Sorento” has earned top safety honors from the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety. Although mostly “a carryover" for 2017, KIa adds a bit of value to this exceptional CUV with a modest price increase.

Corvette Z06 Getting Improved Cooling for 2017

By Patrick Rall on July 21, 2016 - 12:40PM

The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has been criticized for the fact that it goes into a low power mode when driven hard for an extended period of time, but when the 2017 Z07 arrives, it will be more capable of tearing up the road course with an improved cooling system – including a redesigned hood.

2017 Subaru Forester, 2017 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Crosstrek

5 Ways Subaru’s Forester, Outback and Crosstrek "Hit the Mark"

By Denis Flierl on July 21, 2016 - 10:28AM

When it comes to the “Ideal” vehicle, Subaru’s 2016 Forester, Outback and Crosstrek dominate. Who says?

The reviews are in on the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. Here is what the critics say.

2017 Fiat 124 Spider – The jury has returned a verdict

By John Goreham on July 21, 2016 - 9:51AM

The reviews are in on the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. Here is what the critics say.

2017 Subaru BRZ, BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition, Subaru BRZ GT300

Why Subaru Changes BRZ GT300’s Persona

By Denis Flierl on July 21, 2016 - 7:28AM

The Subaru BRZ GT300 gets new upgrades to match the 2017 BRZ production car. Can you tell what they are?

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Coming from Greenlight Collectables

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2016 - 2:49PM

The first highly detailed 64th scale version of the Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat will arrive later this year from Greenlight Collectables when the 16th series of the GL Muscle line hits stores in September – giving Hellcat enthusiasts their first chance to get a higher quality diecast collectable with greater detail than the Hot Wheels version.

Rumormill: There Could be a 750hp Corvette Engine in the Works

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2016 - 1:34PM

There are rumors that the long-awaited mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette will debut at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show and a new rumor suggests that it will feature a new supercharged engine with somewhere in the area of 750 horsepower – possibly making it the most powerful American production car of all time.

Public Service Announcement: When at 2016 Mustang Week, Don't Become a Meme

By Patrick Rall on July 20, 2016 - 12:50PM

2016 Mustang Week is upon us and for the tens of thousands of Ford Mustang owners headed to Myrtle Beach for the high performance fun, this is a quick reminder to be careful when showing off the power of your pony car – don’t be the person in another meme, gif or YouTube showing a Mustang driver losing control around a crowd.

You may be surprised to hear that the Lexus GS-F is better than the Cadillac CTS-V at one key thing.

Video: 2016 Lexus GS-F vs. Cadillac CTS-V - Which is Better On Back-Road Blasts?

By John Goreham on July 20, 2016 - 11:16AM

You may be surprised to hear that the Lexus GS-F is better than the Cadillac CTS-V at one key thing.

Myth Busted – Hybrids Are More Efficient In Highway Driving

By John Goreham on July 20, 2016 - 10:22AM

We test two hybrids on the highway to see if they can meet or beat expectations.

Hybrids vs Plug-in Hybrids: The Future of Toyota Prius

By Armen Hareyan on July 20, 2016 - 9:36AM

There was a time when Toyota Prius represented a particular quality and was the poster boy of Toyota Motor Corporation TM (NYSE), but with the advance of Plug-in version what will happen to simple hybrid?

2016 Mazda CX-9 Fuel Costs - How Does it Compare to Sales Leaders?

2016 Mazda CX-9 Fuel Costs - How Does it Compare to Pilot and Highlander

By John Goreham on July 20, 2016 - 9:15AM

The official ratings are in. How does the 2016 Mazda CX-9 rank for fuel economy?

2017 Nissan Rogue, Nissan Altima, Nissan Frontier

Are You Ready For a Fully-Autonomous Vehicle From Nissan?

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2016 - 8:31AM

Autonomous driving technology is coming soon. Are you ready for this?

Which will sell better? 2017 Fiat 124 Spider or the Mazda MX-5 Miata?

2017 Fiat 124 Spider vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata - Which Will Sell Better

By John Goreham on July 20, 2016 - 8:29AM

Will the new Fiat 124 Spider sell in big enough numbers to rival the Miata?

2016 Subaru WRX STI, Nurburgring 24-hour

How Subaru WRX STI Wins Grueling Nurburgring 24-HR 2nd Year In-a-Row [Video]

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2016 - 8:18AM

Subaru and Subaru Tecnica International (STI) pulled off a Nurburgring 24-hour win for the second year in-a-row. Watch the full race digest video.

Boost Your Hellcat Challenger or Charger to 1500hp for $10,995

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2016 - 2:56PM

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat are a couple of the quickest, fastest and most powerful production cars in the world, but if you “need” an extra 793 horsepower from your modern Mopar muscle car – Savage Street Cars in Houston, Texas can lift the output of your Hellcat Hemi to 1,500 horsepower for less than $11k installed.

EPA Backs Down from 54.5mpg CAFE Expectations

By Patrick Rall on July 19, 2016 - 2:15PM

The folks behind the green car movement have long insisted that cars like the Ford Mustang, the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro would soon be killed off by the pending CAFÉ law expectations of 54.5 miles per gallon in 2025, but with 9 years before that 54.5mpg figure will take affect – the feds are backing down on that lofty figure.

Acura TLX Carries over mostly unchanged for 2017

By Parks McCants on July 19, 2016 - 1:45PM

In its third year of production, Acura’s midsize sporting 4 door sedan arrives at dealers today with few changes, other than the expanded color pallet. Hey, if it’s not broken why fix it?

How Does Hyundai's First N Car Sound?

By Will Maley on July 19, 2016 - 11:43AM

We're getting closer to Hyundai revealing their first vehicle from the N-Performance sub-brand. To keep everyone interested, Hyundai has dropped a new teaser video.

2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Safest Vehicle Overall?

Is the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD the Safest Vehicle In America?

By John Goreham on July 19, 2016 - 11:28AM

We lay out the evidence that there is no safer vehicle for sale than the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Mercedes-Benz Recalls the GLE450 AMG for A Start-Stop Issue

By Will Maley on July 19, 2016 - 9:01AM

Automakers are trying various tricks to help eek out the last drop of fuel. One example is engine start-stop tech that turns the engine off when at a stop, before restarting when you start moving. It's nice when it works. When it doesn't, that brings up some major issues.

3 Global Nissan Strategies That Could Effect You

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2016 - 8:30AM

Nissan is a global automaker with big goals. What does it mean for you?

Only Subaru Can Claim This Honor 7 Years Running

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2016 - 8:15AM

Subaru is a small automaker compared to the global auto giants, but they are big on safety. Only Subaru can claim this honor 7 years running.

2016 Honda Civic Touring tight as new after 10,000 miles, or so

By Parks McCants on July 18, 2016 - 7:22PM

On a recent press junket down to Napa, California, I grabbed the keys to a black on black pre-production 2016 Honda Civic Touring. It remains as “tight” as the first day it rolled off of the transport.

Bernard Marr and Volvo shine light on data driven autonomous driving future

By Parks McCants on July 18, 2016 - 7:00PM

How will Volvo and other auto manufacturer’s filter through and apply your cars transmitted, collected data into a safer “hands free” driving experience?

2017 Ford Super Duty Gets Best in Class Torque and Towing

By Patrick Rall on July 18, 2016 - 3:03PM

Ford Motor Company has offered up a few news bits of information on the next generation Super Duty pickups coming for 2017, including some numbers which makes the big Ford truck the most capable and the strongest in the heavy duty segment – with the F450 beating the Ram 3500 in towing, hauling and torque output.

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