Automotive News (Page 810)

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.

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Kia Optima Sportswagon Is Likely An European Affair Only

By Will Maley on February 18, 2016 - 1:48PM

Wagon fans, we have some good news and some bad news for you.

2017 Acura NSX order launch clock winding down to zero hour

By Parks McCants on February 18, 2016 - 12:56PM

Once again a brilliant advertising campaign leads to arguably the most advanced personal conveyance in Acura history

Pick Up Your Camaro or Corvette at Daytona International Speedway

By Patrick Rall on February 18, 2016 - 11:57AM

General Motors has announced a new partnership with Daytona International Speedway which will allow folks who have purchased a new Chevrolet to pick it up at the legendary racing venue and while they haven’t announced the list of vehicles included in this program – safe money says that the Camaro and Corvette will be on that list.

Volvo Pulls the Curtain Back on the 2017 V90 Wagon

By Will Maley on February 18, 2016 - 10:38AM

Today was a momentous occasion for Volvo as they would be introducing to the world a new chapter in their wagon history. The new chapter came in the form of the 2017 V90.

Is Your Toyota RAV4 Part of This Huge Recall?

By John Goreham on February 18, 2016 - 9:03AM

A seatbelt failure may have resulted in one death. Check your RAV4 here to see if it needs to be refitted.

2 Fuel-Saving Features You Won’t Find On US Spec Subaru Crosstrek

By Denis Flierl on February 18, 2016 - 8:52AM

Subaru Russia gets the new 2016 Subaru XV. What fuel-saving features does it get you won’t find on US spec 2016 Subaru Crosstrek models?

2016 Toyota Corolla Named To Best New Car Deals List By KBB

By John Goreham on February 18, 2016 - 8:36AM

The Toyota Corolla’s lease deal earns it some recognition.

2017 Toyota TRD Pro Will Be Available In Canada

By John Goreham on February 18, 2016 - 7:20AM

Good news for off-road fans north of the border. Our petition initiative was successful!

Hennessey Triple-Charges the Hellcat Challenger for 1,032hp

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2016 - 1:48PM

The team at Hennessey has put together a wicked performance package for the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, one which adds twin turbochargers to the factory supercharger setup for a peak output of 1,032 horsepower and just as much “wow factor” as any car on the road.

2016 Camaro SS Gets Two 600hp Packages from Lingenfelter

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2016 - 12:17PM

The folks at Lingenfelter have cooked up a pair of high performance tuning packages for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS, including a naturally aspirated package with 600 horsepower/500lb-ft of torque and a supercharged package with 630 horsepower and 600lb-ft of torque.

2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Gets Standard Track Package Goodies

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2016 - 11:37AM

According to the Mustang gurus at Mustang6G.com, the 2017 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will get some key components of the current Track Package as standard equipment while introducing two new gadget packages – including one for the higher performance GT350R.

Audi Teases Their Other Geneva Showing

By Will Maley on February 17, 2016 - 9:52AM

Audi has already announced they'll being showing a more potent version of the RS Q3 next month at the Geneva Motor Show. But there is another vehicle the German automaker will be bringing.

Proposed EPA Laws on Race Cars Would Be a Brutal Waste of Tax Dollars

By Patrick Rall on February 17, 2016 - 9:08AM

The EPA is reportedly working on stricter punishments for those vehicle owners who remove the emissions control components for racing purposes and if this legislation goes through, it will be nothing more than another brutal waste of taxpayer dollars – as it will be impossible to enforce a law like the one proposed.

New BMW M2 Is Much More Than a Track Star

By Denis Flierl on February 17, 2016 - 8:54AM

It was the press launch of the new BMW M2. BMW shows it’s a sports car for city, highway and track.

The 2017 Hyundai Elantra Gets a Little Better, a Little Prettier

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2016 - 4:56PM

I recently had a chance to spend a day driving the 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited and I can say that while the new Elantra doesn’t perform all that differently from the previous models – it has gotten a little better and a little prettier with the next generation.

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Jaguar Says No A To Model Smaller Than the XE for the Time Being

By Will Maley on February 16, 2016 - 2:29PM

Luxury manufacturers are going quite small to bring in new buyers. But Jaguar isn't going to be following this for the time being.

2016 Mazda Miata Club Plus Bridgestone Blizzaks Equals Fun

By John Goreham on February 16, 2016 - 2:13PM

Rear wheel drive is no good in snow, right? Wrong.

Base model 2016 Honda HR-V EX Surprises

By Parks McCants on February 16, 2016 - 1:31PM

After driving every car, crossover and SUV in the Honda, Acura lineup, I had one bridge to cross. I’d yet to experience the bare-bones 2016 HR-V front-wheel-drive CVT.

The Ford Mustang Outsold All Electric Vehicles Combined in 2015

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2016 - 12:50PM

The Ford Mustang had its best sales year in many moons in 2015, literally outselling the entire electric vehicle segment and reminding us that while there are people around the country who care about not using gasoline – high performance still reigns supreme in the good ol’ USA.

Capps and His Dodge Charger Win 2016 NHRA Opener

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2016 - 12:14PM

Ron Capps and his NAPA Dodge Charger started off the 2016 NHRA drag racing season with a big win over 2015 champ Del Worsham, while Fast Jack Beckman earned his nickname as he once again turned in the fastest run of the entire event with a 3.888 at 326.16 miles per hour.

World's Quickest 2016 Camaro Goes 9.63 at 139mph

By Patrick Rall on February 16, 2016 - 11:27AM

Earlier this year we featured the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS built by RPM Motorsports when they turned in a 10.00 quarter mile run and today, we have that same Camaro laying down the fastest track time we have seen for the 6th gen muscle car – running a 9.63 at 139 miles per hour and staking its claim as the quickest 2016 Camaro in the world.

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An Internal Letter Warned Volkswagen's Managers About the U.S. Probe Into Their Diesels

By Will Maley on February 16, 2016 - 9:58AM

The underlying question that seems to be asked with every story dealing with the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal is, could it get any worse? Over the weekend, it did.