Torque Report Staff
2018 Fiat 500 is all about the turbo
Fiat has announced that every version of the 2018 Fiat 500 lineup will now be powered by a turbocharged engine. To go along with the sportier powertrain, the exterior of the 2018 Fiat 500 also gets some styling changes to give it a sportier look. The 2018 Fiat 500 is available in three models: Pop, Lounge and the Abarth. Pop...
2018 Dodge Durango gets stripes and Mopar performance parts
Looking to make the Dodge Durango SUV a bit sportier? Dodge has announced that the 2018 Dodge R/T and SRT models will be available with new performance exhaust systems, while the Durango SRT is also available with a carbon fiber interior and performance lowering spring kit. “Our Dodge//SRT performance enthusiasts are always looking for ways to make their vehicle...
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric confirmed with 292 mile range
Hyundai has released the first teaser photo of the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, which is going to debut on February 27, just ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The much anticipated Kona Electric will arrive in Europe by this summer. The 2019 Kona Electric will be offered with two battery options, with the biggest battery pack giving...
2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS leaked
The first photos of the 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS have leaked online. The photos were originally posted by Australia's Drive, but then they were quickly taken down, but here they are. The biggest news is that the updated 911 GT3 RS, which is likely the last new model from the 991 generation, now has an extra 20 horsepower...
2019 Ford Edge Titanium Elite heads to Chicago
Ford recently unveiled the updated 2019 Ford Edge last month at the Detroit Auto Show and now Ford is introducing the 2019 Edge Titanium Elite at this week's Chicago Auto Show. The Titanium Elite trim level is aimed at a more premium buyer with its unique 20-inch wheels, full body color sides, and a rear skid plate. Too bad the...
Hyundai Nexo fuel cell vehicle travels 118 miles autonomously
Hyundai has announced that a fleet of its new Nexo fuel cell vehicles have successfully traveled 118 miles from Seoul to Pyeongchang autonomously. This marks the first time in the world that level 4 autonomous driving has been achieved with a fuel cell vehicle. Three Hyundai Nexo fuel cell vehicles with autonomous driving tech set off on their journey alongside...
Nissan and Infiniti to introduce six new electric vehicles
Nissan recently launched the second generation 2018 Nissan Leaf, but it will soon not be the only electric vehicle in Nissan's lineup. A Nissan exec has confirmed that Nissan will introduce four new electric cars and two Infiniti electric cars over the next five years. The six electric cars are part of the 12 new EVs that Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi by 2022....
BMW M3 production to end in August
BMW is reportedly going to stop production of the M3 F80-generation this August, since it doesn't meet Europe's emissions requirements. According to a spokesman, the current BmW M3 needs a new particulate filter to meet the requirements of the new Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). The re-homologation process after the update to the M3 would prevent the updated...
Toyota will air three Super Bowl ads on Sunday
Toyota has announced that it will air three commercials during the 2018 Super Bowl, but unlike its rivals, Toyota will not be focusing on a specific car in its spots. For the first time ever, Toyota will will have three commercials airing during the big game. All three videos will utilize the Olympic and Paralympic games themes of Unity,...
Steven Tyler goes back in time in a Kia Stinger
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler is set to return to the 1970s during the Super Bowl on Sunday. Kia has announced that Steven Tyler will be featured in its “Feel Something Again” 60 second commercial, which will air during the third quarter of the big game. "As the haunting notes of “Dream On” play backwards, two-time Formula...
