Automotive News (Page 798)

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.

2017 Honda Accord Hybrid takes electrification to next level

By Parks McCants on April 21, 2016 - 1:44PM

Offering greater combined power and higher fuel efficiency, 2017 Honda Accord hybrid effectively takes electrification to the next level.

Turbocharged 2016 Honda Civic Touring exhibits 'Warp Drive'

By Parks McCants on April 21, 2016 - 10:59AM

In the past, Honda Civic drivers often experienced a near hit and miss acceleration experience when entering the interstate or attempting a long multi car pass or lane change at speed. No more!

Mansory Does the Impossible, Creates A Tasteful Looking Vehicle

By Will Maley on April 21, 2016 - 8:57AM

Mansory, an automotive tuner that specializes in creating high-performance versions of high-end vehicles has a track record of making them look uglier. Previous models done by them have ranged from eww to KILL IT WITH FIRE! But their latest vehicle is very tasteful in terms of looks.

Subaru WRX STI Will Change Like a Chameleon

By Denis Flierl on April 21, 2016 - 7:31AM

Why is Subaru do Motorsport changing the livery on the new 2016 WRX STI rally car for every race?

Rumored: Volkswagen Reaches A Deal Over the Diesel Emission Scandal

By Will Maley on April 20, 2016 - 3:41PM

Tomorrow was going to be a make or break day for Volkswagen as they would need to tell a U.S. District Court Judge if they were able to work out a deal with the U.S. Government or face the possibility of a federal trial.

Poorly Driven Viper ACR Loses 1/2-mile Race against Hellcat Challenger

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2016 - 3:04PM

The Dodge Viper ACR is the most track capable American production car on sale today and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is the most powerful muscle car ever, but what happens when the two go head to head on a half mile airstrip?

Rumored: Jaguar Land Rover Returns to the Inline-Six

By Will Maley on April 20, 2016 - 1:55PM

The last time you found an inline-six sitting under the hood of Jaguar or Land Rover was back 1996. After that point, they switched to V6 engines. But the inline-six is possibly making a comeback.

The Ford Mustang was the Bestselling Sports Coupe in the World in 2015

By Patrick Rall on April 20, 2016 - 1:36PM

Based on the huge demand for the new 2015 Ford Mustang, we had figured that the original pony car was the bestselling sports car in the world last year, but today Ford Motor Company confirmed that for the 2015 calendar year, the mighty Mustang was the bestselling sports coupe in the world.

Gen3 Lexus IS Sports Sedan Accomplishments - A Look Back

By John Goreham on April 20, 2016 - 11:15AM

The 2017 Lexus IS Sports Sedan arrives next week. Let’s take a moment and count the many significant accomplishments of the 3rd-generation Lexus IS.

Porsche Gets Into the Mobility Program With Their Own Twist

By Will Maley on April 20, 2016 - 9:26AM

As automakers begin to look the future, there is a change in how vehicle ownership is handled.

2016 Subaru Levorg, Subaru BMR Levorg Racing Team

Subaru Levorg Catches Fire at Donington

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2016 - 8:21AM

Subaru’s BMR Levorg Racing team made progress and learned lessons during the second race of the BTCC season. Why did one car burst into flames?

BMW M2 Coupe, BMW Cruise M Bike Limited Edition

Why BMW M2 Needs a Bike Rack Accessory

By Denis Flierl on April 20, 2016 - 7:38AM

Because of the new Cruise M Bike Limited Edition, BMW M now needs a bike rack accessory for the new M2 Coupe.

2017 Lexus IS sports sedan is coming in a week

New 2017 Lexus IS-Series – What Are You Hoping To See?

By John Goreham on April 19, 2016 - 4:59PM

The all-new 2017 Lexus IS sports sedan is coming in a week. What’s on your wish list?

Hellcat Challenger, Charger are Becoming Readily Available Nationwide

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2016 - 2:36PM

fter speaking with a few dealership representatives around the country, it appears as though the Dodge Challenger and Charger with the Hellcat engine is readily available in many parts of the United States – and in many cases, there is no markup.

2017 Camaro SS to Lead 100th Indy 500 Field

By Patrick Rall on April 19, 2016 - 1:01PM

A new Chevrolet Camaro SS 50th Anniversary edition will serve as the official pace car for the 2016 Indianapolis 500 with legendary team owner Roger Penske at the wheel – marking the 5th time in the past 7 years where a Camaro has been the Indy 500 pace car.

Jaguar Gets Out of the Wagon Game

By Will Maley on April 19, 2016 - 10:37AM

If you were hoping that Jaguar would do a wagon of the new XF or XE, we have some bad news for you.

2015 Tesla Model S 70D was named Green Car of the Year

2015 Tesla Model S 70D is AAA Green Car of the Year

By John Goreham on April 19, 2016 - 9:15AM

2016 Tesla Model S 70D takes three top green car prizes from AAA.

3 Firsts For the New BMW M2

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2016 - 8:44AM

BMW is attracting new fans to the M2 Coupe with a number of marketing firsts.

2016 Subaru WRX, 2016 Subaru WRX STI production

Japan Earthquakes Won’t Effect Subaru WRX STI Production

By Denis Flierl on April 19, 2016 - 7:31AM

Two powerful earthquakes struck Kumamoto in south-western Japan. It is affecting automakers Toyota and Honda but not Subaru.

2016 Toyota Camry and Avalon Recalled- Airbags Again

By John Goreham on April 18, 2016 - 5:46PM

Camry and Avalon may have problems with airbag sensors.

Dodge Durango SRT Coming Possibly without Hellcat Power

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2016 - 3:31PM

Rumors of a high performance Dodge Durango SRT have been rekindled by spyshots showing a test vehicle with a new, more aggressive front fascia which many believe will be a Hellcat Durango – but one of the insiders from Allpar suggests that the SRT Durango will pack the 392 cubic inch Hemi rather than the Hellcat Hemi.

Dirty Porsche Teamwork Costs Corvette Racing the Long Beach Win

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2016 - 2:29PM

After the #4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R appeared to be the car to beat in the GT LeMans class this past weekend in the Grand Prix at Long Beach, a dirty move by one of the Porsche North America team cars forced Corvette Racing to settle for 2nd with the car piloted by Tommy Milner and Oliver Gavin.

Happy 52nd Birthday to the Ford Mustang, America's Longest Running Sports Car

By Patrick Rall on April 18, 2016 - 1:30PM

On this day 52 years ago, more than 22,000 people had purchased the new Ford Mustang which had been formally introduced at the World’s Fair on April 17th, 1964 – marking the start of the longest-running car and one of the most famous American cars in the history of the industry.

Help Mazda’s Drive to 100 and Get $500 Off Your Next Mazda

By John Goreham on April 18, 2016 - 1:14PM

Mazda’s charitable outreach programs hit overdrive. How you can help and benefit.

Koenigsegg Returns to the Nürburgring

By Will Maley on April 18, 2016 - 11:16AM

Last year, Koenigsegg announced they would be tackling the Nürburgring lap record with the One:1, a model that has a one to one ratio of horsepower to kilogram, making it the most powerful production car in the world at the time. But those plans were scrapped.

A Front-Wheel Drive Mercedes-Benz Roadster?

By Will Maley on April 18, 2016 - 9:31AM

As Mercedes-Benz begins to reduce the number of architectures it uses for their vehicles, an interesting question pops up: Could Mercedes-Benz do a front-wheel drive roadster?